The Argos 350 Forward Looking Sonar system is the ideal solution for mid-sized vessels ranging from 18 - 40+ meters (60 - 130+ feet). It detects objects in the water column up to 350 meters ahead and supports operational speeds up to 18 knots. The system allows for easy fixed installation or hoist installation with a 10-inch sea chest.
- Robust Array Face: Tough, marine-grade urethane encapsulates the transmit and receive arrays. An integrated steel frame inside the urethane surrounds the arrays to provide maximum impact protection. A stainless steel housing protects the internal electronics against the harsh marine environment.
- Wet Mateable Connector: An underwater wet mateable connector on the rear of the unit allows for installation and removal by a diver while the vessel is afloat. Minimal maintenance is needed to keep the system working flawlessly.
- Secure Installation: Four mounting bolts secure the unit to the fairing integrated into the vessel’s hull. A fixed installation means no moving parts and is suitable for both new build and refit applications. FarSounder’s fairing designs are suitable for steel, aluminum, and composite hulls.
- Hoist Option for Mechanical Deployment: For hoist and pole mount installations, the unit can be ordered with its connector on top. The entire assembly is designed to fit within a 10-inch diameter sea chest. FarSounder’s partner C4R offers an off-the-shelf system designed specifically for the Argos 350.
- Flush When Retracted: Blind tapped holes on the top of the transducer allow for easy connection to the hoist. Holes on the bottom allow for the installation of a cover-plate which can be flush with the hull when retracted.
Specifications:
- Range Settings: 100m, 200m, 350m
- Field of View: 90° up to 350m range
- Operational Speed: Up to 18 knots
- Chart Overlay: S57/S63 Included, i4Insight Professional+ Optional
- 3D Forward Looking Display with True Target Motion™
- Local History Mapping™
- Bottom Mapping Range
- Maximum Depth Detection
- Refresh Rate: ~3 Hz to ~1 Hz Depending Upon Range
- Operating Frequency: 61 kHz
- Maximum Output Power: <1500 Wrms
- Angular Accuracy: ~1.6°
- Roll/Pitch Stabilization: +/- 20°
- Multi-ping Target Stabilization
- User Defined Alarms: Audible/Visual/Both
- Input Power Requirements: 110/220 Vac, 50/60 Hz @ ~80 W
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Direct Integration into 3rd Party Systems: Wärtsilä NACOS Platinum™, Team Italia SRL I-Bridge™, QPS Qinsy™
- SDK: Available