886_BFS_Specs_rev1

886_BFS_Specs_rev1

886_BFS_Specs_rev1

Product catalog summary
Applications:
  • ROV, AUV, & UUV operations
  • Offshore Oil & Gas exploration
  • Sunken Timber Recovery
  • Diving Support
  • Ship Hull Inspection
  • Search & Recovery missions
  • Underwater Archaeology
  • Scientific Research
Features:
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • Programmable settings
  • High performance with lower cost
  • Low power consumption
  • Simple setup and installation
  • Digital telemetry
  • Full scale range from 2.5 m to 60 m
  • Compact size
  • User-available communication format
Overview:

The Imagenex Model 886 BFS Digital Imaging Sonar offers high-frequency, scanning multibeam sonar capabilities with video-like speed and clarity. It utilizes advanced imaging algorithms and digital electronics to provide 57.6° wide imaging sectors at over six frames per second, with a range resolution of up to 10 mm (0.4"). Its compact size and low power draw make it suitable for various underwater applications.

Hardware Specifications:
  • Frequency: 675 kHz / 900 kHz or optional 1.1 MHz
  • Transducer: Imaging type, fluid compensated
  • Beam Width: 675 kHz: 1.8° x 50°, 900 kHz: 1.3° x 40°, Optional 1.1 MHz: 1.1° x 40°
  • Number of Beams: 192 (Step Size 0.3°), 96 (Step Size 0.6°)
  • Range Resolution: 10 mm (0.4")
  • Min. Detectable Range: 150 mm (6")
  • Max. Operating Depth: 1000 m
  • Max. Cable Length: Standard 100 m on CAT5e, extendable up to ~9000 m with Ethernet extender
  • Interface: 10 Mbps Ethernet (10 BASE-T) using TCP/IP
  • Connector: End mounted, eight conductor, wet mateable (Subconn MCBH-8M-SS)
  • Power Supply: 20 – 36 VDC at less than 10 Watts
  • Weight: In Air ~ 2 kg (~ 4 lbs), In Water ~ 0.5 kg (~ 1 lb)
  • Materials: 6061-T6 Aluminum & Polyurethane, Finish: Hard Anodize
Software Specifications:
  • Compatible with Windows™ 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
  • Mode: Sector Scan
  • Range Scales: 675 kHz: 2.5 m to 60 m, 900 kHz: 2.5 m to 30 m, Optional 1.1 MHz: 2.5 m to 30 m
  • Sector Size: 57.6°
  • Step Sizes: 0.3°, 0.6°
  • File Format: (filename).bfs
  • Recommended Minimum Computer Requirements: 2 GHz Pentium 4, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Disk, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
Ordering Information:
  • 1000 m Unit: Standard 886-000-100
  • IP Address Option: -020
  • 1.1 MHz Option: -034
  • Standard IP Address: 192.168.0.2 (customizable upon ordering)
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Catalog excerpts

886_BFS_Specs_rev1-1

886 BFS 445-054 JANUARY 2008-REVISED MAY 2009 IMAGENEX MODEL 886 BFS DIGITAL IMAGING SONAR APPLICATIONS: • • • • • • • • • ROV, AUV, & UUV Offshore Oil & Gas Sunken Timber Recovery Diving Support Ship Hull Inspection Search & Recovery Inspection Underwater Archaeology Scientific Research FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • Ethernet Programmable High performance Lower cost Low power Simple set-up and installation Digital telemetry Full scale range from 2.5 m to 60 m Compact size Communication format available to user Imagine a world where sonar images with the clarity of a mechanically scanning sonar can be generated with the video-like speed of a multibeam sonar. This world now exists with the Imagenex BFS sonar system. The BFS is an advanced, high frequency, scanning multibeam sonar utilizing Imagenex’s superior imaging algorithms, highly optimized acoustic receivers, and sophisticated digital electronics. Employing highspeed Ethernet communications and advanced Digital Signal Processing, the BFS sonar is capable of creating 57.6° wide imaging sectors at speeds of over six frames per second. This, coupled with up to 10 mm (0.4”) range resolution, provides truly amazing video-like imagery. With it’s compact size and low power draw, the BFS will suit any underwater application from large work-class ROV’s to small inspection vehicles. Specifications subject to change without notice www.imagenex.com Copyright © 2008 - 2012 Imagenex Technology Corp.

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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS: POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS WEIGHT: In Air 675 kHz / 900 kHz or Optional 1.1 MHz Imaging type, fluid compensated 675 kHz: 1.8° x 50° Optional 1.1 MHz: 1.1° x 40° 900 kHz: 1.3° x 40° 192 (Step Size 0.3°), 96 (Step Size 0.6°) 10 mm (0.4”) 150 mm (6”) 1000 m Standard: 100 m on CAT5e Cable length may be increased up to ~9000 m using an Ethernet extender. Please enquire for more information. Standard: 10 Mbps Ethernet (10 BASE-T) using TCP/IP Bit rate may vary if an Ethernet extender is in use. End mounted, eight conductor, wet mateable (Subconn MCBH-8M-SS) 20 – 36 VDC at less...

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ORDERING INFORMATION: 1000 m UNIT IP Address* 1.1 MHz Standard Option Option 886-000-100 -020 -034 *Note: Standard IP Address is 192.168.0.2 A different IP Address may be specified upon ordering. Product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. 3 886 BFS 445-054 www.imagenex.com

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.