The Side Scan operates as usual, towed by the manufacturer’s standard cable. A connector is added to the side scan towfish for an electrical connection between the mag and side scan. Our integration cable mates to that connector on one end, and the mag on the other. This allows for the entire system to be towed by the side scan cable and for the mag to be connected to the side scan with the integration cab
Works with: Explorer + ExplorerAUV
Integration partners: C-Max, Edge Tech, Klein, Kongsberg GeoAcoustics, Teledyne Benthos, Tritech, Marine Sonic Technology
Firmware Updater Tool: Update the transceiver firmware yourself to capitalize on our newest feature releases and critical updates.
Cable
Length: 10 m (Customizable)*
Weight: 5.0 kg
Weight in water: 3.3 kg
*During our sea trials, we found that the 10m separation prevented the mag from smashing up against the survey vessel when the side scan was being retrieved.
Integrated: Interface Module + Cable
Stainless Steel Housing
Mechanical Towpoint: Connection to boat
Electrical Towpoint: Connection to magnetometer
All of the electronics, and the mechanical connection are on the integration cable. The mag is not modified.
Depth rating: 6000 m
Power Consumption: 8-40 VDC
Digital Output: The digital data output from our products is sent to a data input port on the side scan unit. The side scan’s telemetry is used to relay the magnetometer data to the surface, where it’s then decoded from the side scan data stream and can be viewed using BOB, our data acquisition software on your PC.
Test Cable
RS232 Data to PC: Female DB-9
Power and Data: Female 8-Pin
System Power: Male 3-Pin
24V universal AC power supply
Optional: Floatation Tow Cable