EA 600 / Base version
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2.3 Parts and configurations
Overview
The EA 600 echo sounder is designed as a modular system. It
supports a variety of configurations and frequency options.
The EA 600 echo sounder is provided in several configurations.
The basic configurations are:
• The GPT Cabinet configuration uses a dedicated steel
cabinet to house the transceivers. This configurations
provides IP55 protection. It includes the following items:
- GPT cabinet with one or two General Purpose
Transceivers and an ethernet HUB (if required)
- 1-4 transducers
- Display Unit with built-in Processor Unit (computer)
- Pointing device (mouse or rollerball)
- Keyboard
• The Transceiver configuration includes a number of
transceivers installed as seperate units. This configurations
provides IP40 protection. It includes the following items:
- 1-4 General Purpose Transceivers (GPT)
- 1-4 transducers
- Ethernet HUB (if the system comprises more than one
General Purpose Transceiver (GPT))
- Display Unit with built-in Processor Unit (computer)
- Pointing device (mouse or rollerball)
- Keyboard
Transducer
One or more transducers are included.
A single frequency General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) accepts
one transducer, and a dual frequency GPT accepts two
transducers.
The GPT cabinet is equipped with one or two General Purpose
Transceivers, and can thus facilitate maximum four transducers.
A large number of transducers are available from Kongsberg
Maritime. There are several transducer alternatives for each
operating frequency with different beam widths, power rating
and mounting arrangements.
All transducers are rated 60 or 75 ohms. Each has an efficiency
of approximately 50%.
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