Throughout the Hydrographic world the term ‘Black Box’ has become a euphemism for a device that has a minimal user interface and normally requires connection to a PC to be of any use ! In most cases these boxes are a cut down version of a more conventional instrument without all the features of the full system. The SonarMite extends this idea of a rugged design and minimalist interface to produce a ‘Blue Box’ system where the user interface is provided by integrated software running on a portable computer connected via a Bluetooth link. The use of wireless technology enables the instrument to be waterproof and used in a hostile environment while the more sensitive computer features can be located in a more user friendly environment up to 50m away.

The SonarMite BT instrument uses the same ‘Smart’ integrated transducer technology used in the SonarLite system, in addition to highly reliable bottom tracking algorithms using DSP techniques the system also outputs a quality value associated with every depth measurement made. The popular SonarXP software has been updated to SonarVista, in addition to the standard post-processing and editing features found in the SonarLite software the program now includes extended features to implement the additional measurements produced by the SonarMite. Software for the ‘front end’ of the SonarMite is available to run on a wide range of devices from Pocket PCs through to the full range of desktop systems running the Windows

Features:

• Bluetooth technology integrated with Windows Pocket PC devices
• Proven 'Smart' transducer design with QA output
• Heave, Pitch and Roll measurement using 6 axis accelerometers
• Internal rechargeable battery for all day use in the field
• Easily integrated with other modern software and GPS technology

• SonarMite BT echosounder
• 200 kHz echosounder transducer
• 12-volt power supply/charger
• Serial interface cable
• Training CD-ROM
• User Manual
• 1-yr warranty parts and labor

• Data collection software
• Heave, pitch and roll measurements
• Sound velocimeter
• Portable mounting bracket
• Rugged shipping case
• Extended warranty

• Frequency: 200 KHz
• beam width:  4 degrees
• ping rate: 6 Hz
• depth accuracy:  1cm / 0.1% of depth
• output formats:  NMEA, ASCII
• range: 0.3m–75m
• I/O: serial, Bluetooth
• environmental: IP-65
• power: rechargeable 12v battery