Boat sonar SY60

for shipsmultibeamfor harsh environments

Overview
The Simrad SY60 is the second-generation omnidirectional sonar for both commercial use and sportfishing. It features an increased number of transducer elements and higher transmit power for improved vertical-plane resolution, target separation and tracking in rough conditions. The transceiver electronics are contained inside the transducer, reducing cables and noise.

Key technical improvements (intro)
By increasing the number of elements from 256 (SY50) to 384 in the SY60, the SY60 achieves a narrower vertical beam and higher vertical-plane resolution. Transmit power has been doubled compared to the SY50, delivering an additional +3 dB source level. A new SteadyPing motion sensor is integrated inside the transducer to ensure full stabilisation in rough seas.

SteadyPing
SteadyPing is a new stabilisation sensor integrated into the transducer. It offers substantially higher accuracy than previous stabilisation sensors, enabling accurate stability presentation in short range and during heavy seas. Fast stabilisation is critical when using narrow beams.

QuadPing®
QuadPing® is an advanced functionality that simultaneously uses four transmissions (pings) to find and track fish from deep waters to the vessel. QuadPing is implemented as a dedicated presentation mode and is provided as a software upgrade for supported systems.

• Two horizontal presentation views: one single swath (reference) and one combined view of three swaths.
• The three combined pings are separated by 10° tilt; the tilt of the middle ping is shown.
• The frequency is displayed for the second swath; the other two swaths are ±1 kHz relative to the second.

Sonar AI
The SY60 supports Sonar AI, an artificial intelligence application that helps separate targets of interest from noise and unwanted echoes. When a valid target (single fish or school) is detected, a marker can appear automatically to identify and track it. Sonar AI also enables remote operation and automatic software upgrades where supported (application install/upload requires the Processor Unit to be online; subscription fees may apply).

'Winson' operating software
The SY60 uses the Winson software platform common to Simrad sonar systems. Winson provides multiple presentation views, the ability to move views across displays, and simultaneous pinging of beams to increase ping rate and update frequency. Other Winson features include:

• User interface in more than 20 languages
• Intuitive access to operating parameters
• Save and recall favourite user settings
• Save and replay sonar images and video sequences
• Target and position tracking

Compact design and installation
The SY60 is compact and designed for easy installation, suitable even for vessels with limited sonar room. There is no separate transceiver cabinet; only a small power supply is required. Communication between the hull (transducer) unit and the bridge computer is a single Ethernet cable. The hull unit and the computer may operate on DC power for smaller coastal vessels without 3-phase power.

Communication and sensor integration
The sonar provides several standard interface lines for seamless communication with vessel sensors (geographical information, speed, heading). The built-in motion sensor improves operational accuracy; accuracy can be further enhanced by adding an external motion reference unit (MRU).

Hull units
Two hull units are available: the standard SY Hull Unit lowers the transducer 600 mm below the hull, while the SY Compact Hull Unit lowers it 400 mm. Both hull units have a recommended maximum vessel speed of 15 knots. The hull unit mounts on the installation trunk and is normally located in the forward part of the vessel to avoid propeller and engine noise.

System diagram (system units)
The SY60 system units are typically installed on the bridge and in a sonar room. Main components commonly installed in a SY60 system include (typical layout):
(A) Display (second display optional)
(B) Operating panel (optional)
(C) Processor Unit (computer)
(D) Power Supply Unit
(E) Hull Unit
(F) Hoisting motor
(G) Installation trunk
(H) Transducer

Sonar operating panel
The SY60 supports an optional Mk4 Operating Panel that communicates with the Processor Unit using USB. The panel provides dedicated/customizable buttons and knobs, software upgrade access and user settings management. With compatible Processor Units, the Mk4 panel can offer remote on/off functionality. A dedicated power supply unit for the panel is not required.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model generation: second-generation omnidirectional sonar
• Transducer elements: 384 elements (up from 256 in SY50)
• Vertical beam: narrow beam (approx. 6.4°)
• Operation: 360° omnidirectional, omni-stabilised by SteadyPing
• Transmit power: +3 dB source level compared to SY50 (doubled transmit power)
• QuadPing®: four simultaneous pings; three tilted pings separated by 10°; frequency offsets ±1 kHz for outer swaths
• Operation modes: CHIRP and CW transmissions
• Dual operation: dual tilt range -10° to +60° and dual range capability
• Ping capability: simultaneous pinging of beams (Winson software)
• Remote: full remote capabilities and remote operation options where supported
• Built-in motion sensor: SteadyPing sensor inside transducer; optional external MRU for increased accuracy
• Installation: transceiver electronics inside transducer; fewer cables; single Ethernet communications to bridge
• Hull units: SY Hull Unit (600 mm lowered) and SY Compact Hull Unit (400 mm lowered)
• Max hull unit vessel speed: 15 knots
• Presentation: multiple views, save/recall user settings, save/replay images and video sequences, target and position tracking