Kongsberg Simrad EK80, Installation Manual

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Real time echo integration and target strength analysis in an unlimited number of layers
is provided as well as storage of raw data for replay or analysis in one of several
post-processing software packages. Several post-processing alternatives are available
for survey analysis and reporting.
By means of a common and well documented RAW data format, EK80 data can be
collected and integrated across a variety of acoustic platforms.
The Simrad EK80 can operate a large number of frequencies simultaneously ranging
from 10 to 500 kHz. A wide selection of high quality accurate transducers is available.
The EK80 uses Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. It can operate with single
and/or split beam transducers, and provides you with a dedicated built-in application for
calibration. The EK80 is specifically suited for permanent installation onboard a research
vessel. It is still compact and a natural choice for portable use.
The Simrad EK80 is well suited for a number of applications:
• Assessment of fish biomass and distribution
• Species identification and discrimination
• Plankton research
• Habitat mapping
• Behavioral studies
• Environmental research
• Oil and gas detection
The echo sounder system is modular, and you can assemble any combinations of
transceivers and transducers to fit your purposes. In a typical configuration, the EK80
comprises:
A Display
B One Processor Unit
C One or more transceiver units
D An Ethernet switch (if more than one transceiver is used)
E One or more single- or split beam transducers
The EK80 can work with several transceivers. This includes relevant hardware for
acoustic Doppler current profiling (ADCP) operation.
Related topics
Simrad EK80, page 13
Main system units, page 19
Scope of supply, page 25
Simrad EK80 Installation Manual