Klein Marine Systems, Inc. HYDROCHART 3500, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 2: S
PECIFICATIONS
This chapter includes the physical and performance specifications for the
HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Sonar Head Unit, TIU and deck cable. The Sonar
Head Unit connects to the TIU using the deck cable.
2.1 Sonar Head Unit
Deployment method:
Over the side or optional hull mount
Sonar frequency: 455 kHz
Sonar channels:
8
Transmission pulse width:
Wideband FM chirp at 4 msec
Bathymetry coverage:
10–12 times altitude
Resolution along-track
(bathymetry):
0.4

Resolution across-track
(bathymetry):
5.0 cm (2.0 in.)
Resolution along-track
(side scan):
0.21

Resolution across-track
(side scan):
1.5 cm (0.6 in.)
Range: Up to 175 m (574 ft) per side
Construction:
Hard coat anodized high grade aluminum
with plastic fairing
Size:
94.5 cm (37.2 in.) long
27.9 cm (11.0 in.) wide
27.7 cm (10.9 in.) high
Maximum operating altitude:
50 m (164 ft)
Operating temperature: -2–32

C (29–90

F)
Weight in air:
27 kg (60 lb)
NOTE
These specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual
performance may also vary depending on the environmental and operating
conditions.