Chapter 1: Overview; Main Features; Equipment - Klein 4900 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

CHAPTER 1: O
The Series 4900 Sonar System is a dual simultaneous frequency, very high
resolution, long range side scan sonar system that is ideally suited for search and
recovery (SAR) missions and coastal surveys requiring high accuracy in shallow
water environments. The system employs both chirp and continuous wave (CW)
technologies and is ruggedly constructed, light in weight, and configured for
simple setup and operation from a small boat.
1.1

Main Features

The Series 4900 Sonar System has the following main features:
• Dual simultaneous frequency operation at 455 kHz and 900 kHz
for ranges up to 200 meters and 75 meters, respectively.
• Advanced electronics and transducers that produce superior high
resolution imagery.
• 12-bit digital multiplexer for transmission of sonar and control
data over a single coaxial cable.
• A compass and pitch, roll, pressure, and temperature sensors.
• Interfaces for an optional magnetometer and responder.
• PC based operation using SonarPro.
• Small, lightweight and simple to operate and maintain.
• Interfaces to third party processors and LAN networks.
• Standard operating depth of 300 meters.
• Compatible with all Klein Marine Systems towing accessories and
lightweight cables.
1.2

Equipment

The main components of the Series 4900 Sonar System equipment are a towfish; a
Splashproof Transceiver and Processing Unit (SP-III TPU) and a laptop computer,
or a Rack Mount Transceiver and Processing Unit (Rack Mount TPU) and a
SonarPro Workstation; and a 50-meter tow cable.
VERVIEW
1-1