Side Scan Model DF 1000

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DESCRIPTION
The DF-1000 side scan sonar system provides high-resolution sonar images of the seafloor through advanced digital technology. It is designed to smoothly integrate to other underwater sensors. The DF-1000 sets the industry standard for seafloor mapping by integrating key performance and safety features, including Edge Tech's patented Saf-T-Link® Recovery System, a magnetic heading sensor,	and an optional acoustic responder and depth sensor for accurate towfish positioning. The most important feature of the DF-1000 is that sonar signals are digitized in the towfish, so there is no los of data over long cable lengths. 500 kHz data over 3000 meters of tow cable looks as clear and crisp as data received over a 50 meter cable.


Sonar System	DF-1000
Frequency	100 kHz - 105 ± 10 kHz 500 kHz* - 390 ± 20 kHz
Heading Sensor	Built-in flux gate compass 0.5° accuracy
Horizontal Beam Width	100 kHz - 1.2° (3dB points) 500 kHz* - 0.5° (3dB points)
Operation Depth (Maximum)	1000 meters
Operating Range (Maximum)	100 kHz - 500 meter swath 400 kHz ± 20 kHz (referred to as 500 Khz)
Options	USBL Acoustic Tracking System, Magnetometer, Pressure, Temperature, Acoustic Responder, Pitch & Roll, and Custom Sensors
Tow Cable Length (Maximum)	3000 meters
Tow Cable Type	Single coax
Towfish Diameter	11.4 cm. (4.5")
Towfish Length	158 cm. (64.5")
Towing Speed (Operational)	3 - 5 knots
User Ports	(1) Serial-RS-232C, 9600 Baud, (1) Parallel - 8 bit Centronics, (1) Analog - 0 to 5 volts
Weight (in air)	30 kg (67 lbs)
Weight (in sea water)	12.3 kg (27 lbs)
*Note: Actual Operating Frequency is 390 kHz. +/- 20 kHz.