Chapter 7 S3000Sbp Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler; Specifications - Klein 3000 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 7 S3000SBP Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler

composite fairing. This assembly is mounted at the end of a spar which attaches to
the towfish with the fairing located at the bow. Mounted to the opposite end of the
spar is a tail fin. In addition, a receiver hydrophone is mounted under the towfish
and secured in two places.
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Specifications

The general specifications for the S3000SBP Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler are listed
below.
Frequency range:
Repetition range:
Pulse length:
Resolution:
Power:
Source Level:
Depth limit:
Weight in air:
Software:
Data format:
7.3 Installing the Sub Bottom Profiler
The Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler mounts directly to the Series 3000 towfish. There
are two main components to install, the hydrophone and the transducer/electronics
assembly. In addition, the required mounting brackets, cables and hardware are
provided.
To mount the sub bottom profiler, the towfish must be partially disassembled. The
tools and materials required are 4, 6 and 8-mm hex keys, a 5/16 hex key, a 3/4-inch
adjustable wrench, a socket wrench with a 17-mm socket, a Phillips screw driver,
and silicone grease.
Series 3000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual
NOTE Specifications are typical and subject to change without notice.
2–8 kHz
Selectable to 30/s; synchronized with
side scan sonar
2.5, 5, 10, 20, and 30 ms, selectable
12.5 cm
1 kW
204 dB re 1 µPa @ 1 m
600 m
91 kg (200 lb), approximate
SonarPro 11.0
SDF
11210066, Rev. 11