Simrad has launched the new Simrad® S2009 and S2016 Fishfinder systems, which feature Simrad CHIRP technology for precise echo sounding detail.
These stand-alone Fishfinder systems are designed to be used as dedicated displays or in conjunction with a Simrad navigation network. Compatible with a wide range of transducer options, and offering flexible frequency selections, the systems are said to offer adjustable ping speeds, outstanding depth penetration and vertical heave adjustment.
The Simrad S2009 and S2016 are built to meet the tough working environment of fishing vessels with both tough bracket and flush-mount watertight installation options meeting IPX7 water-resistance from all sides. The Fishfinders are operated by an integrated keypad and rotary dial, and the large buttons are suitable for use in rough seas, while travelling at speed and with wet or gloved hands.
Both fishfinders include an integrated single-channel Broadband Sounder™ module with plug-and-play transducer port, compatible with Simrad and Airmar transducers equipped with blue 7-pin connectors. Adapters are available to allow retrofit of existing Simrad, Airmar, and other third-party transducers.
In rough conditions the vertical heave compensation eliminates the vertical effects of wave action from sonar depth measurements, enhancing the accuracy and consistency of bottom tracking when connected to a compatible NMEA 2000® satellite compass.
Users can also quickly and easily adjust the on-screen image to clearly separate the water column from the bottom with a high-contrast white line, for enhanced bottom visibility.
The S2009 and S2016 include Ethernet connectivity to share sonar data with other Simrad systems including NSO evo2 and NSS evo2 multifunction displays. They may also be used as a dedicated Fishfinder display for NSS evo2 systems, receiving sonar data from an NSS evo2 display’s built-in Broadband Sounder™. Other devices may be networked via the S2009’s NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183® ports.
The S2009 and S2016 are capable of recording sonar history to a full-sized SD memory card. These sonar logs can be used with Insight Genesis™ to create custom fishing charts, or BioBase GIS software to create detailed aquatic bathymetric and vegetation maps for survey and research purposes.
Systems will begin shipping to customers in late Q1 2016.
