Wassp F3XL
Wassp F3XL
The WASSP F3XL is a cutting-edge multibeam sounder designed for offshore commercial fishing, offering advanced features for mapping fish schools and understanding the seafloor. It is part of the ENL Group, a leader in marine technology with over 74 years of experience.
Key Features
- Advanced Detection: The F3XL provides a 120-degree swath, allowing for wider and deeper area coverage compared to conventional systems.
- High Sensitivity Transducers: The WMB-80 transducers offer excellent clarity in both deep and shallow waters, with a maximum depth capability of 1000m.
- Interference Management: Features like Key Pulse and Advanced Key Pulse (AKP) ensure clean transmission windows without interference.
- Integration: Seamlessly integrates with leading software such as MaxSea TimeZero Pro and OLEX.
Benefits
- Faster mapping of fish schools and exploration of new fishing grounds.
- Fuel savings due to reduced time at sea.
- Ability to target or avoid obstacles with bottom hardness information.
- Increased catch rates and efficiency.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: DRX-46 with low frequency transducer WMB-80.
- Frequency: Operates at 80kHz with a CHIRP frequency range of 60-80kHz.
- Power Consumption: Average operating power is 70W.
- Environmental Standards: Complies with IEC60945 and MIL-STD-901.
Conclusion
The WASSP F3XL is a robust and efficient tool for commercial fishing operations, offering significant advantages in terms of mapping accuracy, integration capabilities, and operational efficiency. It is supported in over 30 countries and is suitable for various fishing methods including trawling, purse seining, and longlining.
Catalog excerpts
“Squid detection is simply perfect, equally as good, if not better, than any other echo sounder. Also, the 3D vision and the hardness of the sea bottom are very good but needs some fine-tuning during the next call of Igueldo to Vigo, our home port.” – Miguel Pouseu, Captain,F/V Igueldo OUTFIT YOUR FLEET WITH WASSP F3XL NOW! To add WASSP F-Series technology to your fishing operations, contact your local dealer or email [email protected] ALWAYS GOING BEYOND WASSP is part of the ENL Group. With more than 74 years’ experience, we’re world leaders in marine sounder, radar and communications. Based in the marine nation of New Zealand, which has one of the world’s largest marine economic zones, ENL invests heavily in R&D to constantly push the boundaries. We develop software and hardware solutions for seabed surveying and mapping, defence, superyachts, commercial fishing and workboats. Our passion and commitment to real innovation is what sets us apart. We consistently bring game-changing technology to market, with cost-effective products that are easy to operate to make your life at sea easier. 6A, Kings Head Centre, 38 High St. Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN, UK +44 1621 983 125 AUCKLAND HEAD OFFICE 46 Hillside Rd, Wairau Valley Auckland, New Zealand +64 9 373 5595 GO DEEPER THAN EVER BEFORE WITH THE WASSP F3XL AUCKLAND SHOWROOM 23 Westhaven Drive Auckland, New Zealand +64 9 980 0291 NELSON OFFICE/SHOWROOM 78 Vickerman St, Port Nelson Nelson, New Zealand +64 3 548 4987
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plan your fishing to maximise your quota The WASSP F3XL Multibeam Sounders are writing a new chapter in offshore commercial fishing. With WASSP's 120-degree swath, you'll find more fish in less time, over a much wider and deeper area than with conventional single beam systems. Understanding the seafloor is critical to fishing in all depths of water. The good news is, with the WASSP F3XL you can map fish schools and plan your fishing to maximise your quota. With accurate water column and seabed information, you'll be better informed to make decisions that will maximise your catch, minimise your...
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