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StarFish 990F XD

Towed high-definition 1MHz CHIRP sidescan sonar with up to 70m swathe and 0.3° beam width for survey and search and rescue.

Description

The StarFish 990F XD is a towed high-definition sidescan sonar operating at 1MHz CHIRP. The higher frequency gives finer detail over a shorter range, making it suited to survey and search and rescue work.

Key features

  • 1MHz CHIRP with up to 70m swathe
  • Up to 35m operating range per channel
  • 0.3° horizontal and 60° vertical beam width
  • Stable full-length tri-fin body in high-vis red polyurethane rubber, 2.0kg in air, 50m depth rating
  • 20m or 50m cable
  • Top box supply 90–264VAC or 9–28VDC; 6W power consumption
  • USB 2.0 connection to a PC

Applications

High-resolution seabed survey and underwater search and rescue.

Specifications

Frequency1MHz CHIRP
Operating rangeUp to 35m (115ft) per channel
SwatheUp to 70m
Horizontal beam width0.3°
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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