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StarFish 452F PRO

Towed 450kHz CHIRP sidescan sonar with up to 200m swathe, 0.8° beam width and single-person deployment for survey work.

Description

The StarFish 452F PRO is a towed sidescan sonar operating at 450kHz CHIRP, intended for survey applications. Its stable full-length tri-fin design and single tow-line cable allow quick deployment by one person.

Key features

  • 450kHz CHIRP with up to 200m swathe width
  • Up to 100m operating range per channel
  • 0.8° horizontal and 60° vertical beam width
  • High-vis yellow polyurethane rubber body, 2.0kg in air, 50m depth rating
  • 20m or 50m Kevlar-reinforced cable
  • Top box supply 90–264VAC or 9–28VDC; 6W power consumption
  • USB 2.0 connection to a PC

Applications

Shallow-water seabed survey from small vessels.

Specifications

Frequency450kHz CHIRP
Operating rangeUp to 100m (328ft) per channel
Horizontal beam width0.8°
Dimensions378mm x 97mm x 110mm
Weight (in air)2.0kg
Depth rating50m
Cable length20m or 50m
Vertical beam width60°
Top box supply voltage90-264VAC, 47-63Hz or 9-28VDC
Power consumption6W (500mA @ 12VDC)
PC interfaceUSB 2.0 B-Type connector

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