Klein Marine Systems, Inc. MA-X VIEW 600, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 1: O
VERVIEW
The MA-X View 600 Sonar System is a combined side scan and nadir gap-filling,
very high resolution, single beam side scan sonar system that is ideally suited for
search and recovery (SAR) missions and coastal surveys requiring high accuracy
in shallow water environments. The system employs chirp technology and is
ruggedly constructed, light in weight and configured for simple setup and
operation from a small boat.
1.1 Main Features
The MA-X View 600 Sonar System has the following main features:
• Dual simultaneous frequency operation at 600 kHz for the side
scan sonar and 850 kHz for the nadir gap-filling sonar for ranges
up to 120 meters and 60 meters, respectively.
• Advanced electronics and transducers that produce superior high
resolution imagery.
• 12-bit digital multiplexer for transmission of sonar and control
data over a single coaxial cable.
• A compass and pitch, roll, pressure, and temperature sensors.
• Interfaces for an optional magnetometer and responder.
• PC based operation using SonarPro.
• Small, lightweight and simple to operate and maintain.
• Interfaces to third party processors and LAN networks.
• Standard operating depth of 300 meters.
• Compatible with all Klein Marine Systems towing accessories and
lightweight cables.
1.2 Equipment
The main components of the MA-X View 600 Sonar System equipment are a
towfish; a Splashproof Transceiver and Processing Unit (SP-III TPU) and a laptop
computer, or a Rack Mount Transceiver and Processing Unit (Rack Mount TPU)
and a SonarPro Workstation; and a 50-meter tow cable.