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Introduction to technical specifications
These technical specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics
of the M3 Sonar FLS Forward Looking Multibeam sonar. They also provide information
related to power requirements, physical properties and environmental conditions.
Note
At Kongsberg Mesotech, we are continuously working to improve the quality and
performance of our products. The technical specifications may be changed without prior
notice.
Interface specifications
The M3 Sonar FLS system will interface with peripheral systems and sensors using standard
and/or proprietary datagram formats.
Supported datagram formats for GPS (position) information
The M3 Sonar FLS system supports the following datagram formats for position information:
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NMEA GGA
The NMEA GGA datagram transfers time-, position- and fix-related data from a global
positioning system (GPS).
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NMEA GLL
The NMEA GLL datagram transfers the latitude and longitude of vessel position, the
time of the position fix and the current status from a global positioning system (GPS).
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GGK
This third party datagram format contains the vessel’s current position with the assigned
coordinated universal time (UTC) of position, as well as a selection of position quality
factors.
Supported datagram formats for speed information
The M3 Sonar FLS system supports the following datagram format for speed information:
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NMEA VTG
The NMEA VTG datagram contains the actual course and speed relative to the ground.
M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual