Edgetech 4205 User Manual

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2.2 Towfish Specifications
Specifications for the 4205 Towfish are as follows:
SPECIFICATION
VALUES
Size:
Diameter 12 cm (4.75 inches)
Length 140 cm (55 inches)
Weight in air:
52 kg (115 pounds)
Weight in saltwater:
36 kg (80 lb)
Construction:
Stainless steel
Maximum tow cable length:
6000 m (19,680 ft) Contact EdgeTech for cable type vs. length.
Depth rating:
2000 m (6560 ft)
Tow cable type:
Coaxial
Shear pin type:
8 mm (5/16 in.) Delrin rod
Shear force:
544 kg (1200 lb)
Modulation:
Full-spectrum chirp frequency-modulated pulse with
amplitude and phase weighting
Digital link:
4 Mbits/sec (typical),
4 channels of side-scan data plus sensor data
Maximum towing speed while meeting NOAA
and IHO-44S specifications of 3 pings on a 1-
meter cubed target at 100 meters (4205-SP):
4.8 knots
Maximum towing speed while meeting NOAA
and IHO-44S specifications of 3 pings on a 1-
meter cubed target at 100 meters (4205-MP):
HDM
4.8 knots
HSM
9.6 knots
Standard Sensors
Heading, pitch & roll
Maximum safe towing speed:
12 knots
Operating temperature:
0–45°C (32–113°F)
Storing temperature:
-20–60°C (-4–140°F)
Heading accuracy:
0.8° RMS
Pitch and roll accuracy:
0.2°
Optional sensor port:
(1) Serial – RS 232C, 9600 Baud, Bi-directional &
28VDC +/-4% (Based on Output Load)
Options:
Pressure Sensor, Magnetometer, Integrated USBL Acoustic
Tracking System, Built-in Responder Nose, Depressor, Power
Loss Pinger and Custom Sensors
Table 2-2: Towfish Specifications
2.3 4205 Topside Specifications
All Topsides run Windows operating systems and come loaded with the Discover Software. General
specifications can be found below.

Edgetech 4205 Specifications

General

Brand	Edgetech
Model	4205
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