Antifouling
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This professional antifouling system is designed & manufactured to military specifications in the United Kingdom by Ultrasonic Marine for freighters and military vessels of any size.
This bundle comprises of compatible, modular and scalable components for boats which use 22V to 30 volt DC onboard, and often a higher temperature environment.
This bundle can be easily extended if even greater attention is required to underwater equipment.
Select as many transducers are you require, and control boxes if needed too.
Be sure to check the following valuable information, if you haven’t already, and just contact us with any questions.
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Included in the Box
- >1 x Control box (as selected)
- >3 x Transducers (as selected)
- Cables are not provided since the vessels normally have ready supply of the required cable type, their own ship’s engineer, and cable routing is highly variable
- 1 x Installation instructions
Options
- Additional transducers
- Power supply to connect the control box to mains/ shore power
- Additional cables e.g. 5m and 10m lengths
- Free design survey
- Ongoing support for life
Suitable For
- Boats of any size, with
- Steel, aluminium, glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) hulls
- Powered by 22 to 30 volt direct-current, or shore power (with optional power supply).
Not Suitable For
- Wooden, concrete, or inhomogeneous hulls.
Description
The control box provides power and the signal to the transducer at the frequency, energy, and period required. Plug ‘n’ go! Nothing to set-up or configure in the control box and transducers, just position them and connect them.
- LED light shows unit operation status.
- Use one Control Box for every 4 transducers.
- The Control box is waterproof and can be installed in the most convenient position in the craft, including the harsh environment of the engine room.
- Each transducer is connected by a standard RG59A (satellite) cable with F connectors). The maximum length of each run should be less than 30 metres. They can be made up on-site using RG59A cables or supplied by us ready terminated with connectors in the following standard lengths: 10m & 20m.
Up to 60 metres from Control box
Each transducer
Uses RG59A cable & F connectors
Readily available
May be powered by shore supply 110/230 volt supply
May be powered by typical wind generators
May be powered by typical Solar energy
uses 22 to 30 Volt DC supply
Control Box ~ Specifications
Easy to install:
Self install in minutes.
Dimensions:
110mm x 120mm x 67mm
Supply voltage:
12V DC, 24V DC
Supply power:
80 watts (and can therefore be solar or wind-power)
Power saving:
The system automatically switches over to the vessel’s battery when disconnected from the optional shore supply. If the battery voltage is low, the power is gradually reduced and at a determined point, switched off to protect the battery.
Ultrasonic protection ‘on’ indication:
Yes
Voltage ‘low’ indication:
Yes
Protection:
IP66
Protected from total dust ingress
Protected from high pressure water jets from any direction, limited ingress protection
Temperature range:
-40 to +60 C degrees
Warranty:
24 months
Series:
AF400 SERIES (for 22V to 30 volt DC input)
Ideal for tankers & military boats
Compatible transducers:
AF401T up to 4 transducers for each control box
Transducer ~ Specifications
Operating LED:
Yes
Dimensions:
100mm x 57mm
Temperature range:
-40 to +60 C degrees
Power consumption:
Typically less than 4 Watts per transducer, from the control box.
Operating distance:
Up to approximately 60metres from the Control Box when using RG6A cable
Protection:
IP68 Protected from total dust ingress
Protected from long term immersion up to a specified pressure, limited ingress protection
Warranty:
24 months
Series:
AF4XX SERIES (for 22V to 30 volt DC input)
Ideal for tankers & military boats
Compatible control box:
AF404C Control box
Installation
Pre-installation:
Ensure the outside hull is clean and clear of bio-fouling. Ultrasonic antifouling is a subtle process which will not clean an already fouled hull. It is designed to keep a hull clean.
Safety:
Exercise caution when working on the vessel, especially in confined spaces or when working near the bottom or “bilge” area of the boat. Make sure the work area is properly ventilated prior to beginning installation due to the solvent used in the glue, but also these areas may contain residual fuel or fumes that can be harmful when inhaled. Extreme vigilance should be used in these spaces especially when working alone. A basic understanding of drilling, sanding and the vessel’s electrical system are needed for the installation work required.
Installation:
Self install in minutes. Decide the location of the transducer(s), and control box. Ask us for a free design survey if you wish.
Positioning:
These measurements are a guide only, but the surrounding structures in the vessel will determine the final position. A reasonably flat solid area of the hull should be chosen and the surface should be well prepared before mounting (see preparation and mounting instructions). Only glass fibre, aluminium or steel hulls are suitable. Stainless studs shown in picture can be supplied for welding to water and oil tanks to help in the installation of the transducer. Transducers should be fitted approximately 30cms off the centre line. On power craft under 10m in length, the transducer should be positioned in the close proximity of the propeller and shaft to help protect these isolated parts. For stern drive units, transducers should also be approximately 10 to 13cms forward of the transom.
Ultrasonic Antifouling SystemsRecommended glue:
Isopon P38, Devcon or similar epoxy resin which are readily available from local stores or often already held by boat owners. For example (on Amazon and other online retailers):
- Devcon 14ml 2 Ton Epoxy Flow-Mix (Syringe, Carded) Glue, or
- Devcon 22045 Plastic Welder – 25 ml Dev-Tube
(We don’t include this normally since it is so commonly held by boat owners, and adds to the shipping costs.)
Key Aspects of Modern Multi-season Sustainable Antifouling
Easy & Fast Antifouling Installation
cheaper than antifouling paints!
Easy to install from inside
No lifting, dry-dock
No holes to cut in the hull
no biocides & toxic paints
Sustainable Antifouling Operations
keeps underwater surfaces clear of biofouling
scalable & modular
WATER resistant & SUITED TO HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
low power consumption
Suits Most Boat Hulls
suitable for steel hulls
suitable for aluminium hulls
suitable for glass reinforced plastic (GRP) hulls
Not suitable for wooden hulls
Not suitable for concrete hulls
Positioning Components
The yacht profiles below provide some examples of installation of the AF3XX series of antifouling on medium-large yachts. You can find more details about positioning the installation instructions and also on our general page Antifouling That Works - Sustainable Latest Technology
Videos
How ultrasonic antifouling works, originally published on our Instagram account.
Another view of how ultrasonic antifouling works
Manufacturer
Ultrasonic Marine is a division of Citadel Products. Citadel was founded in the UK in 1960 with over 60 successful years of engineering excellence in the design, development and manufacture of a wide range of electronics for the automotive, marine, military, security and computer peripheral markets.
Products include gas detectors, intruder alarms, automotive alarms, laser printers, ultrasonic transducers & antifouling systems, and power supplies amongst many others.
Production and research and development are carried out in the UK. In-house design disciplines cover both software and hardware using advanced computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM) techniques.
Citadel Produts Ltd's client base includes US and UK military, many blue chip corporations and various departments of both the UK and overseas governments.
Citadel Products have over 50 years experience in ultrasonics having originally designed and manufactured transducers for intruder alarms. Other recent products include effective vermin control equipment.
50 years R&D & experience
Military Specifications
meets the standards of the British Royal Navy
Designed in Britain
Manufactured in Britain
FREE UK & EU delivery
Return to base warranty
Environmentally friendly
life-time support
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