Tritech Micron – Mechanical Scanning Sonar (Small ROV)

The Tritech Micron Sonar is the smallest digital CHIRP sonar in the world and is ideal for use by small ROVs, as a first-rate obstacle avoidance sonar in miniature form.

 

Description

CHIRP technology dramatically improves the range resolution compared with conventional scanning sonars – it is a feature normally associated with much larger, more expensive systems.
As part of Tritech’s SeaKing range of mechanical imaging sonars, in addition to boasting CHIRP technology, the Micron also utilises Digital Sonar Technology (DST) to offer exceptional clarity and resolution – a feature normally associated with much larger, more expensive systems.

The Micron DST Sonar can be controlled by a customer supplied PC equipped with Tritech AIF card or laptop equipped with the Tritech Seahub, configured for either RS232 or RS485 protocols. The sonar has a standard auxiliary port to allow it to interface with other Tritech sensors.

Tritech’s SeaKing range of mechanical imaging sonars comprises the SeaKing Hammerhead, Super SeaKing, Super SeaPrince and Micron sonars. All products in the SeaKing family (or third-party products within the ARCNET communications link or RS232/ RS485 as Tritech’s SCU has 4 independent ports which can be configured to those comms.), can be run simultaneously, using the same processor and display; such as Tritech’s Surface Control Unit (SCU) or a customer supplied PC or laptop.

Technical information

Acoustic
Operating frequency: CHIRP centred on 700kHz
Beamwidth: 35° vertical, 3° horizontal
Maximum range: 75m
Minimum range: 0.3m
Range resolution: approximately 7.5mm (minimum)
Mechanical resolution: 0.45°, 0.9°, 1.8°
Scanned sector: Variable up to 360°
Continuous 360° scan: Yes
Sector offset mode: Yes

Electrical, Communications and Software

Power requirement: 12 – 48V DC at 4VA (average)
Maximum cable length: 1000m using RS485
Communication protocols: RS485 (twisted pair), RS232
Surface control: Computer using standard serial port, SeaHub or USB-RS232/RS485 converter
Control software: Tritech Seanet Pro, Micron software or low-level command protocol
Software features: True acoustic zoom, instant reversal, image measurement, inverted head operations

Physical
Weight in air: 324g
Weight in water: 180g
Depth rating: 750m standard, 3000m optional
Temperature range: -10 to 35°C (-20 to 50°C in storage)

Datasheet

Tritech-micron Datasheet

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