965A Multibeam Imaging

The Imagenex Model 965A is an advanced, high-speed, high-resolution, multibeam imaging sonar system that has been designed to provide simple, reliable, and accurate representation of underwater images.

The system consists of an underwater sonar head connected by Ethernet to a Windows™ based computer.

965A Multibeam Imaging

Underwater Hardware Specifications

Frequency

675 kHz

Transducer Beam Width

(nominal)
Receive:  120° (horizontal) x 20° (vertical)
Transmit:  120° (horizontal) x 20° (vertical) 

Effective Horiz. Beam Width

1.5°

Beams*

120, 240, 480

*Data is acquired at full resolution every shot:  processing the data for screen display on a PC can slow the system at highest number of beams.  120 beam mode is recommended for real time data acquisition.  The data can then be played back at highest resolution (480 beam).

Range Resolution

0.2% of range 

Min. Detectable Range

0.5 m

Max. Operating Depth

1000 m and
2000 m available

Frame Rate

Up to 40 fps

Interface to PC

Standard:  10/100 Mbps Ethernet (10 BASE-T or 100 BASE-TX) using TCP/IP

Max. Cable Length

Standard:  100 m on CAT5e

Connector

End mounted, 8 conductor, wet mateable (Subconn MCBH8M-AS)

Power Supply

22 – 32 VDC at less than 25 Watts

Dimensions

See Drawing

Weight in Air

1000 m unit:  1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

2000 m unit:  TBA

Weight in Water

1000 m unit:  0.045 kg (0.01 lbs)

2000 m unit:  TBA

Materials

1000 m unit:  6061-T6 Aluminum, Epoxy, PVC, Aluminum connector

2000 m unit:  Titanium, Expoxy, PVC, Titanium connector

Finish

Anodize

Software Specifications

Win965A.exe

Windows™ Operating System

Windows™ XP, Vista, 7, 8 , 10

Display Modes

Sector, Linear, Perspective, Profile, Beam Test 

Persistence (Trail)

1 – 300 seconds 

Range Scales

5 m - 100 m

Sector Sizes

30°, 60°, 90°, 120° 

File Format

(filename).IGX

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

965A-000-200

2000 m Unit

965A-000-201

Right Angle Connector

Option               -010

IP Address*

Option               -020
*Note:  Standard IP Address is 192.168.0.2
          A different IP Address may be specified upon ordering.

965A Multibeam Imaging

Features

  • High speed
  • Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
  • Programmable
  • Simple set-up and installation
  • 5 m to 100 m range scales
  • Integrated Video Capture and Display
  • Raw data available to user

Applications

  • ROV, AUV, & UUV
  • Offshore Oil & Gas
  • Sunken Timber Recovery
  • Diving Support
  • Surveying
  • Search & Recovery
  • Inspection
  • Underwater Archaeology
  • Scientific Research
  • Harbour Surveillance

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