Multibeam Echosounder Specifications

We apply our technical expertise and experience as surveyors to serve you: Our portfolio is elegantly simple while technologically advanced and
user-friendly. Beamwidth and depth range are the 2 main characteristics that differentiate each of those MultiBeam EchoSounders (MBES). All
options can be implemented on all products, except for the option to operate at 90kHz/100kHz that is exclusive to the Sonic 2026 (at the expense
of the UHR option). This provides high flexibility to end-users to upgrade their equipment remotely. These options go beyond just opting for a
longer cable; they all bring extra capabilities and functionalities, allowing even the entry level sonar to benefit from advanced operating modes.
Additionally, the firmware of all 4 MBES can be upgraded remotely.

Standard Features for all R2Sonic MBES

SONIC 2020 User-friendly, simple and easy
Ethernet to learn controller interface

Clean and small data files

• Power supplied to sonar head which require minimum
Extra Light & Compact! • Synchronization of multiple heads data processing time

• Ultra High Density (UHD): 1024 soundings per ping • Options upgradable remotely
• Selectable operating frequencies ‘on-the-fly’ in steps of 1Hz • Embedded processor / controller in the sonar head that enables fast
• Ability to rotate the swath sector ‘on-the-fly’ and powerful computation at low power (no separate topside processor)
• Free firmware updates can be done remotely by end users • 3-year warranty
• Low power consumption for the performance delivered • All R2Sonic MBES exceed IHO-S44 Special Order, when installed
• Light & compact following the instructions from the Manual and used with the I2NS and
• Training delivered by experts the Sound Velocity Sensor offered by R2Sonic

Only R2Sonic does it...

• Multispectral mode: survey with up to 5 frequencies in 1 pass and with 1 MBES. Saves Time & Money!
• Increased true sounding density with UHD It Provides Accurate and Truthful Resolution*
• Smallest Beamwidth Available! Down to 0.3° x 0.6°
• Clean and small data files which reduces processing time and Saves Time & Money!
• Ability to upgrade options remotely
• Free firmware updates
• Optional 6-year warranty, which minimizes risk on investment
• 24/7 technical support via email and phone wherever you are in the world
• Express and high quality repairs, performed by the team that engineered the systems

Options
• Ultra High Resolution (UHR): beamwidth down to 0.3° x 0.6° • 6-year warranty
• Multimode • 4000m and 6000m immersion depth rating
o Pipeline mode: 2 frequencies, requiring UHR (700kHz) • Mounting hardware & assemblies, including Dual Head for Sonic 2020
o Multispectral mode: ability to survey with up to • Antifouling coating protection
5 different frequencies in one pass and with one system • Switchable Forward Looking Sonar Imagery
• TruePix™: provides highly compact water column imagery • I2NS™ (Integrated Inertial Navigation System): 3 types available that
and backscatter provide different accuracy for roll / pitch and heading
• Raw water column data output Please consult specification sheet for more information on the I2NS™
• Robo: automated operation • Software available: HYPACK®, QINSy™, SonarWiz 7, Fledermaus GeoCoder
• On-site training (theory class & hands-on demo) • Sound Velocity Sensors available

Quick Mobilization

Easy to Pack Easy to Maneuver Easy to Check-In Sonic Series store easily in PeliTM Case, for increased mobility

US Patent 10,132,924
*Please consult the “Making Concepts Simple” booklet for clarification on technical terms / concepts. ©2020 R2Sonic, LLC MADE IN USA

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Technical Specifications Multibeam Echosounders

Sonic 2020 Sonic 2022 Sonic 2024 Sonic 2026

Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) Advanced hydrography
Construction
Entry level hydrography Construction Research
Dredging
Applications Very small vessels Dredging Seafloor characterization
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Small ASV and AUV Offshore O&G (pipeline) Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Offshore O&G (pipeline)
Offshore WindFarm (cable, towers) Remote Operated underwater Vehicle (ROV)

Selectable Frequencies 200kHz - 450kHz. Optional 700kHz 170 - 450kHz. Optional 700kHz 170 - 450kHz. Optional 90kHz and 100kHz
Minimum frequency increase 1Hz

Beamwidth, across track 1° x 1° at 700kHz (optional) 0.6° x 0.6° at 700kHz (optional) 0.3° x 0.6° at 700kHz (optional) 0.45° x 0.45° at 450kHz
1.8° x 1.8° at 450kHz 0.9° x 0.9° at 450kHz 0.45° x 0.9° at 450kHz 1° x 1° at 200kHz
and along track
4° x 4° at 200kHz 2° x 2° at 200kHz 1° x 2° at 200kHz 2° x 2° at 90kHz & 100kHz (optional)

Number of soundings Up to 1024 soundings per ping

Max speed (vessel) 11.1 knots for full coverage (*)
Near-field focusing* Yes
Roll stabilized beams Yes
Pitch stabilized beams Yes No Yes
Yes
ROBO™ Automated Operation
Auto Power, pulse width, rangeTrac™, GateTrac™, SlopeTrac™
Saturation monitor Yes
Selectable Swath Sector 10° to 130° 10° to 160°
(also referred as Max Coverage) User selectable in real-time User selectable in real-time
Equiangular
Equidistant
Sounding Patterns single / double / quad modes
Ultra High Density (UHD)

Sounding Depth up to 200m+ up to 400m+ up to 800m+

Pulse Length 15µs - 1ms 15µs - 2ms

Pulse Type Shaped CW

Ping rate up to 60Hz

Bandwidth up to 60kHz
100m 100m 100m
Immersion Depth Optional 4000m Optional 4000m & 6000m Optional 4000m
FLS projectors are rated 4000m FLS projectors are rated 3000m FLS projectors are rated 4000m

Bottom Detect Resolution 3mm

Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C -10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature -30°C to 55°C

Electrical Interface
Mains 90-260VAC, 45-65Hz

Power consumption 20W avg 35W avg 50W avg 100W avg

Uplink/downlink 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet

Sync in, Sync out TTL

Deck cable length 15m, optional 25m and 50m

Mechanical
Sonar Dimension (Sonic 2020) 140 x 161 x 133.5 mm

Sonar Mass (Sonic 2020) 4.4kg

Receiver Dim (LWD) 276 x 109 x 190 mm 480 x 109 x 190 mm

Receiver Mass 7.7kg 12.9kg

Projector Dim (LWD) 273 x 108 x 86 mm 480 x 109 x 196 mm

Projector Mass 3.3kg 13.4kg

Sonar Interface Module Dim (LWH) 280 x 170 x 60 mm

Sonar Interface Module Mass 2.4kg

(*) The speed of the survey is primarily limited by the installation of the MBES. Specification Sheet 2020 version 1.4 subject to change without notice

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