3D Imaging Sonars

Echoscope is the world’s highest definition real time 3D imaging sonar. By generating over 16,000 beams per acoustic transmission and with a frame rate of over 10 pings per second, Echoscope® sonars provide unique underwater 3D acoustic movie imagery. Viewing the subsea scene in real time using patented 3D rendering techniques allows for immediate decision making during underwater positioning projects, whilst maintaining a measurable dataset for mapping purposes.

• High definition 3D sonar image generated in real-time
• Mosaicing capability
• Displays complex moving structures accurately
• Accurate even in turbid water
• Suitable for installation on vessels, ROV, barge or crane
• Accurate geo-referenced data
• Versatile DTM output options
• Very easy to use even by non-sonar experts such as crane operators and law enforcement officers

Used in a number of applications ranging from Port Security, IRM (Inspection, Repair and Maintenance), and cable or mattress laying through to marine construction and ROV intervention work, the Echoscope has proved to save vessel time and increase productivity during zero visibility subsea conditions.

Compact and portable and with the choice of either single frequency or dual frequency systems, the Echoscope can be rapidly deployed on vessels using an over-the-side pole mount or alternatively integrated onto a number of different ROVs or AUVs.

Each Echoscope 3D sonar is supplied with the modular USE (Underwater Survey Explorer) topside software package which can integrate the sonar to a number of auxiliary sensors like motion, heading and positioning systems.

The combination of Echoscope and USE software with their unique and patented capabilities is changing the mode of many subsea operations around the globe.

The Echoscope can be supplied in OEM form for integration with subsea vehicles to perform unique 3D inspections and surveys. CodaOctopus can supply technical integration packs and consultancy to allow the client to seamlessly integrate the Echoscope.

The PT-10 is an oceanographic or nuclear pan and tilt featuring a reliable and rugged design, 3,000 meter depth rating, 10lb-ft torque output, 120 VAC or 24-28 VDC power, RS-485 or analog control, and aluminium or stainless steel housings. The PT-10 has a 1-year warranty and various connector options.

• Torque: 10 lb-ft (13.56 N-m)
• Accuracy: +/- 1.5° (90 arc minutes)
• Gear Backlash: 0.6° (36 arc minutes)
• Scan Range: 0 to 360° (both axes)
• Rotation Speed: 20°/ sec
• Power: AC: 120 VAC (0.14 amps); DC:24-28 VDC (1.5 amps)
• Control: RS-485 (half duplex)
• Networkability: up to 32 RS-485 nodes
• Motors: brushless electric
• Depth rating: oil filled: 3,000 meters, air filled: 30 meters
• Housing material: anodized aluminum or stainless steel
• Size: 9.30”H x 7.5” W x 3.0”D
• Weight in air: 10.5 lb (air), 11.7 lb (oil); water: 6.5 lbs (air), 7.7 lbs (oil)
• Operating temp: up to 122° F (50° C); storage: -4° to 140° F (-20 to 60°C)
• Connectors: various connectors available

Sidus Solutions’ SS251 deepwater pan and tilt assembly is a powerful robotic positioning device.

Within a small footprint, you are now able to position heavy loads with ease and high accuracy. Like the SS109, the SS251 gains its dependability and ease of maintenance through integration of reversible synchronous motors, extremely low backlash harmonic drives and precision ball bearings into a unique modular motor assembly.

This workhorse offers impressive torque ratings up 65 ft-lbs securely locked into the corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel underwater housing. The distinctive modular design, simplifies field repair to using only small hand tools. Modifications can be made to include feedback circuits and limit switches for applications where rotational information is vital.

The BV3200 is integrated with GPS and a Compass to provide operators with geo-referenced data enabling them to find the position of objects with ease. When used with Teledyne BlueView’s ProMapper software, users can easily create geo-referenced mosaicked sonar maps overlaid on satellite images or nautical charts.

Applications

• Search and recovery
• Port and Harbor inspections
• Large area mapping
• Site clearance surveys

Benefits

• Easy installation and deployment
• Integrated GPS and compass for accurate target positioning
• Increase security, safety & efficiency

Features

• Integrated GPS and Compass
• Manual tilt adjustment up to 25 degrees
• GPS coordinates displayed on sonar image and recorded to raw data
• Operates at speeds up to 5 knots
• 1-person operable