Omex SonarMite v5 Echo Sounder
The SonarMite Echo Sounder is the result of nearly two years research and development to further extend the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment. The introduction by Ohmex in 1997 of the SonarLite, the worlds first truly portable echo sounder system, has been a hard act to follow and it remains the portable instrument of choice in many survey companies around the world. The release of the SonarMite instrument marks the next stage introducing a series of equipment designed around the WinSTRUMENT concept making use of the latest portable computers integrated with new measurement technologies.
SonarMite Main Features
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Bluetooth technology integrated with Windows Pocket PC devices
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Proven ‘Smart’ transducer design with QA output
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Internal rechargeable battery for all day use in the field
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Easily integrated with other modern software and GPS technology
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 from the instrument.
SonarMite Measurements
The SonarMite 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 SonarW10 software has been updated to Windows 7,8, 10 versions, 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 operating system.
Active Transducer Technology
The SonarLite uses active transducer technology manufactured exclusively for use with the Ohmex Instruments range of survey quality equipment. All the signal generation, data processing and filtering is performed digitally within the transducer element, thus overcoming problems associated with old analogue technology …
The Active Transducers are available in the standard ‘Boat’ shape transducer using a ‘Knock-off’ body design patented by Airmar, this allows a transducer shoe to be mounted on the rear transom of a boat alongside outboard motors, the active transducer tracking and filtering algorithms are not effected by the acoustic noise generated by the motor. The Airmar patent design allows the transducer to kick its mounting if grounded and thus avoid serious damage
SonarMite Main Features
• Bluetooth technology integrated with Windows Pocket PC devices
• Proven ‘Smart’ transducer design with QA output
• Internal rechargeable battery for all day use in the field
• Easily integrated with other modern software and GPS technology
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 from the instrument
Datasheet SonarMite BTX/SPX
