Simrad sees the SY50 as a first for sonars in this price bracket as behind its suitability for vessels with limited space is an ingenious modification which sites all transceiver electronics within the transducer, negating the need for a transceiver cabinet while also reducing noise and simplifying installation.<\/p>\n
Only a single ethernet cable runs from the computer in the bridge to the power supply and the hull unit, which is sufficiently small that it can be placed on an installation trunk with an 8-inch diameter.<\/p>\n
The computer itself contains no fan or any other moving parts, so it will perform without hindrance in humid environments. Additionally, both the computer and hull unit can also operate on DC power, a significant advantage for small fishing vessels without a 3-phase power system on board.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very satisfying for us to offer such high functionality on such a compact sonar, and at such an affordable price,\u201d said Mads Diedrik Dahl, VP Fishery Sales at Kongsberg Maritime.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted a product that would provide new possibilities for smaller fishing vessels which have traditionally tended to miss out on more sophisticated sonar features \u2013 and with the SY50 we think we\u2019ve achieved that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Uniquely for a sonar in this size and price bracket, the high-resolution SY50 offers 256 individual receiver and transmitter channels as well as encompassing features normally only found on larger systems. These include single-ping transmission, giving a simultaneous horizontal and vertical pulse, FM transmission, and full beam stabilisation by internal sensor with electronic pitch and roll compensation, plus the option of connection to an external MRU (motion reference unit).<\/p>\n
With a standard operating frequency of 57kHz, the SY50 still allows users to choose any frequency between 54 and 60kHz, adjustable in 0.5kHz increments, which gives a potential operating range of up to 2000 metres, depending on acoustic conditions.<\/p>\n
The transducer\u2019s omnidirectional sonar beams can be electronically moved in 1\u00b0 steps from +10\u00b0 to -60\u00b0, enabling users to automatically track marks and survey the entire water volume surrounding the vessel.<\/p>\n
This principle of adaptability is also reflected in the system\u2019s physical characteristics, by which the height of the trunk and the length of the transducer shaft can be calibrated to suit the dimensions of the host vessel. The transducer can be lowered to 40cm or 60cm beneath the hull.<\/p>\n
Sharing its familiar and well-proven Winson operating software with all other products in the Simrad range, the SY50 provides a clear and simple user interface, available in a variety of languages. A compact operating panel can be installed in the wheelhouse, communicating with the computer via a single USB cable. Users have the ability to set up and save their own settings, while the system also allows for sonar data to be stored and recalled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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