The oem variant of thesonarmite echo sounder is designed for semipermanent installation in a survey boat. The internal rechargeable nimh batteries have been up dated with an additional 20% capacity providing more than 10 hours working time from a full charge. Page 7 sonarmite milspecsonarm8 introduction the sonarmite milspec and hydrolitetm were designed to be an ultraportable, surveygrade, selfcontained bathymetric survey system. The main differences between the devices being the oem version is smaller and does not contain internal batteries.
Coupling powerful builtin rtk gnss with a survey grade echo sounder in a single waterproof enclosure, it represents the ultimate in shallow water single beam survey systems. When paired with the bathylogger bl200 single beam echo sounder sonar kit and your own gps data collector the bathycat completes your bathymetric hydrographic surveys with accuracy and ease. Log in hypack or other hydrographic survey software on laptops using dgps rtk gps survey topo software on data collectors. The introduction by ohmex of the sonarmite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a. The sonarmite echo sounder was the result of nearly two years research and. Getting started datalogger software sidescan sonar getting started the sonarmite echosounder can be used in multiple configurations. Specializing in geophysical survey equipment, seafloor has built up the largest multibeam echosounder rental pool in the us.
Hydrographic echo sounders are used to measure the depth to the seafloor by using the properties of acoustic waves. I am able to receive data into the controller, however the depth being shown on the controller continuous topo is. Sonarmite dfx dual beam echo sounder the sonarmite dfx is a compact, portable, low power system for use in shallow water. In addition to enabling device settings the software will log and display sonarmite depth and gps data values as a. Bathylogger single beam echosounder hydrographic survey. The release of the sonarmite instrument marks the next stage introducing a series of equipment designed around the winstrument concept using the latest portable computer. Sonarmite echo sounder, trimble access data collector and a positioning device like a gnss rover or a total station system, echo sounder specific xsl style sheets. It is important to recognize what the differences are. I am able to receive data into the controller, however the depth being shown on the controller continuous topo is different to that being output by the 3rd party software. The introduction by ohmex in 1997 of the sonarlite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the portable. The sonarmite was the perfect fit for our hydrolitetm kit at the time. Desktop, portable mode of operation software platform. Sonarmite ohmex sonarmite compare share facebook twitter linkedin ohmex. The sonarmite dfx is a compact, portable, low power system for use in shallow water hydrographic surveys.
The introduction by ohmex of the sonarmite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the portable instrument of choice in many survey companies around the world. Survey pro does not currently support echosounder devices. The sonarmite echo sounder is the result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment. To do this you would get a water temperature from mid water column and refer to proper sound velocity table for fresh or salt water. I have also just sent an email response copied here for your benefit to explain how to use the scs900 data with bchce and other 3rd party software. P66 depth transducer cw 5m cable and embedded processor d9 serial data lead sonarw7 post processimportexport software sonarmite spx single beam echo sounder the following is a short list of accessories for the sonarmite sonarmite windows mobile pda software. Sonarmite ported to trimble tsce controller hydro international. Dredgers also like using them to determine hard or soft bottom.
Connecting via bluetooth is cleaner than usb cable, there are. Singlebeam bathymetry data collected using hydrolitetm echosounder kit by seafloor systems, a small boat hydro survey system using ohmex sonarmite echo sounder and trimble proxt receiver. Data was collected following procedures established by seafloor systems, and the hydrolitetm system was tested and calibrated in advance of the surveys. A custom stylesheet is delivered with the bathysurvey application to convert the trimble access job file to a comma separated ascii file. Is the sonarmite compatible with tvs survey pro software. Feb 19, 2019 i have recently purchased an echo sounder with its own acquisition software. The hydrolitetm gets waterdepth data from an ohmex sonarmite bt shallowwater echo sounder the bt means the sonarmite is equipped with bluetooth connectivity. Designed for use in extreme conditions, this rugged and adaptable handheld unit is used in conjunction with a wide range of trimble gps and optical sensors, including r7r8 gps receivers and 57005800 total stations. A complete system which includes echo sounder, transducer, cables and battery charger is shipped in a polypropylene transit case and weighs just 5kg in total. Ceeline echo sounder bathymetry survey with gps data. Connecting a sonarmite tm sounder with leica viva gnss for. The sonarmite portable echo sounder has been designed to provide a portable instrument that provides the facilities of a professional sounder at the cost and performance of a fish finder device.
This document produced by ohmex the supplier of the sonarmite echosounder, describes how to use scs900 and th sonarmite software together to do surveys of near shore and inland water bodies. The bathycat usv unmanned survey boat and the bl200 single beam echo sounder are made in northern california, usa. Seafloor systems was founded in 1999 has 20 years experience delivering highperformance hydrographic survey solutions to the marine industry. In addition to enabling device settings the software will log and display sonarmite depth and. Ohmex have ported sonarmite echo sounder software to the trimble tsce controller and data collector. The introduction by ohmex in 1997 of the sonarlite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the portable instrument of. Tide gauge, edas, integrated tide and weather networked software for use by ports and harbours.
Sonarmite singlebeam bluetooth echosounder nei gps. The software is an android app designed to work with the popular sonarmite bluetooth echo sounder used in hydrographic surveying applications. Echo sounding is a type of sonar used to determine the depth of water by transmitting sound waves into water. The mini sounder is a portable, low cost, entry level system ideal for shallow water to mid depth surveys. With the demise of hyperterminal as a standard terminal application the end user is left with little choice for a simple communications program with serial data devices. Internally the sonarmite includes a regulator that accepts a wide range of dc input voltages ranging from 7 to 32 volts. The serial rs232 data output from the echo sounder is treated as a peripheral input, and depth data are automatically applied to measured gnss. Bluetooth android app for sonarmite echosounder hydro.
Connecting a sonarmite tm sounder with leica viva gnss. Gauge, edas, integrated tide and weather networked software for use by ports and harbours. Easily integrated with other modern software and gps technology. The internal battery, bluetooth, and easy integration make it. Now in its 5th generation, ohmex sonarmite btx echo sounder remains the instrument of choice for shallow water hydrographic surveyingin amongst many survey companies around the world. The sonarmite echo sounder was the result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment.
The introduction by ohmex of the sonarmite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the portable instrument of choice. The sonarmite is the worlds first survey grade echo sounder to be truly. Jual ohmex sonarmite singlebeam bluetooth echosounder di. The popular sonarxp software has been updated to sonarvista, in addition to the standard postprocessing and editing features found in the sonarlite software the program now includes extended features to implement the additional measurements produced by the sonarmite. Sonarmite the first portable bluetooth echo sounder based. Sonarmite app is an android app designed to work with the popular sonarmite bluetooth echo sounder used in hydrographic surveying applications. Sonarmite winxp software cw sonarxp software for pc. The principle of echosounders is basic by measuring the twoway travel time between the acoustic waves transmitted on sea surface and those reflected at seafloor.
Introduced in 1997, ohmex sonarlite, was the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system. Sonarmite sonarmite is a complete system which includes echo sounder, transducer, cables, battery charger all weighing just 5kg shipped in its polypropylene transit case. Sonarmite depth as an ascii input within leica smartworx. Sonarmite dfx windows pctablet software usb serial data lead aluminium fitting to connect transducer to detail pole portable internal nimh battery pack and charger. In a navigational echo sounder, and ground spee d doppler log system, the volume reverberation signal is the limiting factor for maximum range performance. They use the term shallow water to describe the depth range of 0. The introduction by ohmex in 1997 of the sonarlite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system. Ohmex sonarmite v3 echo sounder legacy supplier malaysia. Software for the front end of the sonarmite is available to run on a wide. The 200 khz is used for up to 100m of water depth and the more powerful 30 khz is best from 100m 200m of water depth. Depth soundings from a single beam echo sounder collected.
Seafloor systems introduces the sonarmite milspec echosounder. Survey controlleraccess the sonarmite echosounder was integrated as a device in survey controller version. It is a single channel system that the user can configure to any frequency between 24khz and 210khz allowing use in water depths from 15cm up to 2000m transducer dependent. The ceeline echo sounder may be used with carlson software running on gnss data collectors for a simplified bathymetry survey approach compared to traditional hydrographic acquisition software. Ceeline echo sounder bathymetry survey with gps data collector. The sonarmite milspec echo sounder is result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment. The bl230 is a survey grade 200 khz and 30khz echo sounder in one transducer and is the best choice for shallow water bathymetric hydrographic surveys up to 200 meters deep.
The internal battery, bluetooth, and easy integration make it popular with survey and engineering companies. When using the odom echotrac cvm cv100 or ohmex sonarmite the settings of the echo sounder can be changed. I have recently purchased an echo sounder with its own acquisition software. The sonarmite software is designed to run on a windows pc or a windows mobile pda to provide the user with a front end to the sonarmite hardware device. The sonarmite dfx is a dual beam echo sounder providing a wider range of solutions for surveyors working. In addition to enabling device settings the software will log and display sonarmite depth and gps data values as a breadcrumb trail. Nmea protocol support enables reading depths from an nmea string. The software is an android app designed to work with the popular sonarmite bluetooth echo sounder used in hydrographic surveying. The sonarmite milspec echosounder is a result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment. The introduction by ohmex in 1997 of the sonarlite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a. The introduction by ohmex in 1997 of the sonarlite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the portable instrument of choice in many survey companies around the world. The sonarmite echo sounder is the result of nearly two years research and development to.
The barcheck wizard determines the speed of the sound of an acoustic signal in the water which increases the accuracy of the measurement. It is important to recognize what the differences are between these two types of echo sounder. With the demise of hyperterminal as a standard terminal application the end user is left with little choice for a simple communications. Ohmex have ported sonarmite echosounder software to the trimble tsce controller and data collector. Trimble survey controller, access, scs900 and terra sync. Sonarmite singlebeam bluetooth echosounder the sonarmite echo sounder is the result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment. Its small size and low power requirements make the system easy to deploy and transport to remote or inaccessible sites. The introduction by ohmex in 1997 of the sonarmite, the. Oct 25, 2011 the sonarmite milspec echosounder is a result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment.
The introduction by ohmex of the sonarmite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the. Cee hydrosystems ceescope usv remote survey boat echo sounder and gps duration. The time interval between emission and return of a pulse is recorded, which is used to determine the depth of water along with the speed of sound in water at the time. Trimble access software, when connected to a sonarmite will store water depths associated with field measurements. With the demise of hyperterminal as a standard terminal application the end user is left with little choice for a simple communications program with serial data. Place the sonarmite in water a bucket is a handy and connect the pc cable to the serial port of your computer or pair your computer bluetooth with the sonarmite if you dont have a serial port 3. Topcon need to contact dealer for script, carlson survce, leica 500, 1200 and viva. Page 3 for shallow water use you can use sound velocity tables to set your sonarmite close to the desired setting. In addition to providing proven solutions, seafloor is the leading manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles usvs for hydrographic applications in the w.
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