The Imagenex Model 873 "BlackFin" is a full-featured dual channel, high resolution, sidescan sonar. The BlackFin is an affordable, very user friendly system that incorporates a high speed Ethernet connection to your Windows™ based laptop or desktop PC. Zoom windows are available for target investigation without interrupting real-time data acquisition. Data is displayed in real-time, with or without speed correction, in 9 user selectable colour tables.
Features
High resolution 2000 data points per side
1000 m depth rating
23 m (75’) tow cable included
LAN compatible
Built-in track plotter
Record to .XTF in real-time
Programmable IP Address
Applications
Harbour Surveillance
Search & Recovery
Law Enforcement Work
Sunken Timber Recovery
Surveying
Scientific Research
Environmental Survey
Underwater Hardware Specifications
Frequency
1.1 MHz
Transducer
One transducer per side, tilted down 20º
Transducer Beam Width
0.25° x 60°
Range Resolution
Range scale ÷ 1000 & Range scale ÷ 2000
Pulse Length
10 μs CW / CHIRP
Max. Operating Depth
1000 m (~3000’)
Max. Cable Length
600 m (~2000’)
Interface
2-wire Ethernet Extender
Connector
Wet mateable (Subconn MCBH4M-AS)
Power Supply
40 - 55 VDC at less than 3 Watts,
supplied from Surface Interface Box
Dimensions
89 mm (3.5”) diameter x 1420 mm (56”) length
Weight in Air
15.5 kg (34 lbs)
Weight in Water
12.7 kg (28 lbs)
Materials
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Anodized, powder coat
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