320B Blackbox Echosounder

Features

320B Blackbox Echosounder

Features of the 320B Blackbox Echosounder include:

  • Dual Frequency (3.5 KHz - 210 KHz) - Simultaneous Operation
  • Windows Software Interface
  • Connectability

Standard Features of all Knudsen 320 Series Echosounders include:

  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Field Programmable Software Upgrade
  • Easy Transducer Interface

Dual Frequency (3.5 KHz - 210 KHz) - Simultaneous Operation
The KEL 320B has an optional dual frequency configuration with built in digitizers on both channels. It's four built in RS232 serial ports provide a standard interface to all modern survey tools including GPS receivers, heave sensors and dataloggers. It also provides hands-off operation with automatic phase & gain control.

Windows Software Interface
Echosounder Control and Data Display software for Windows® provided with the Knudsen 320B Echosounder is used for real-time control of all operating parameters. Using the built in SCSI port or one of the RS232 serial ports, the software provides full-function user interface plus real-time display of the grayscale data. This user interface also includes a flexible data logging facility which produces both ASCII files and/or binary image files.

Connectability
Four RS232 (or optional RS 422) serial ports are available on the connector panel for support of legacy or general purpose interfaces. Drivers for most standard accessories (i.e. GPS receivers, heave sensors etc.) are provided. More specialized interfaces to legacy shipboard systems can be provided if required.

Standard Features

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
The 320 echosounders do all signal processing digitally. There are many advantages to an all-digital system, including the inherently higher performance and greater stability of digital filters. The processing is performed in software which can be programmed to accommodate any frequency, bandwidth, or pulse length, eliminating the need for multiple analogue hardware filters.

Field Programmable Software Upgrades
KEL 320 Series Echosounders are unique in their use of in-circuit programmable flash program memory for storage of all firmware including signal processing algorithms and communications drivers. Echosounder firmware can be field upgraded with the latest revision provided via the internet or on a disk from KEL. This firmware can be downloaded into the echosounder using the survey computer. Users can thus benefit from the improvements and additions to the software which are continually being developed.

Easy Transducer Interface
The Knudsen 320 Series Echosounders can be easily interfaced to most existing transducers, saving the expense of new transducers and dry dock installation.