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Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar Specification

Transceiver - Model SS981

General
Power requirements: 95/265VAC switchable, 40-60Hz, 50W, optional 24VDC.
Size: 43.2cm W x 45.7cm D x 18.7cm H.
Weight: 16kg.
Temperature: Storage: -20 to 75°C
Operating: -5 to 50°C.
Humidity: 10% to 95% RH, non-condensing.
Mounting: The unit is suitable for either bench or rack mounting.
Operating Specification
Power output to tow vehicle: 150VDC ±3VDC, 100mA average, 320mA peak.
Key burst out: 455kHz, pulse width selectable 16Vpp, PRR determined by key source.
Key input: Positive CMOS or TTL, 10kW input impedance.
Receivers
Modulation frequency: Port 135kHz, Starboard 65kHz.
Bandwidth: 15kHz.
Sensitivity: 6mV rms input produces 800mV rms output with a 20dB signal-to-noise ratio (all gain maximum).
Input impedance: 5kΩ .
Output impedance: 600Ω on all outputs.
Dynamic range: Gain: adjustable over 60dB range.
TVG: -20 to +20dB maximum
AGC: -34dB maximum.
Output: Selectable signal envelope or amplitude modulated 12kHz.
TVG delay: 3.3ms minimum, 330ms maximum.
Event mark: 5Vpp, 12kHz, front panel push button or BNC input requiring CMOS or TTL level pulse. Produces visual mark on recording media.
Key out: 0.6ms CMOS/TTL compatible.
Modes: 100kHz and 500kHz operation. Raw signal and processed signal.
Front Panel Connectors
BNC: Seven each for signals and keys.
Amphenol: MS3102A-22-34S for deck cable
   
Multiplexer - Model SS982
 
Transmitter Section  
Frequency: 114/410kHz ±1%
Power output: 3kW pulse ±20%
Pulse length: 167µsec/88µsec ±1%
Pulse repetition rate: 50 pulses per second maximum
Protection: Open and short circuit protected
Efficiency: Greater than 80%
Receiver Section  
Port channel: 114/410kHz, heterodyned to 135kHz
Starboard channel: 114/410kHz, heterodyned to 65kHz
Bandwidth: 20kHz
TVG: Transmission loss curve compensated at both frequencies
Approximately +40dB at 100m range
Keyburst  
Frequency: 455kHz ±2%
Pulse length: 300µsec for 114kHz operation
600µsec for 410kHz operation
General  
Power requirements: 150VDC at 100mA
Size: 10.2cm D x 34.5cm L
Weight: 3.2kg in air, 0.45kg in water
   
Towfish Model 159D
Tow Speed: 1 to 12 knots
Weight: 16.3kg, 22.5kg, or 38.6kg depending on ballast used
Dimension: 11.4cm diameter by 128.5cm long, 3 fins on tail protrude 7.5cm
Frame: Cast aluminium with shear release carry handle/tow point
Nose: Shock absorbing, abrasive resistant urethane. Cavity can carry small auxiliary transducer
 
Transducers Model 196D
Source Level: 223 ±3dB re 1µPa@ 1m
Beamwidth: 114kHz - 50° by 1°
410kHz - 40° by 0.3°
Sensitivity: -190dB re 1V/µPa
Depression angle: 10° ±1° down
 
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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