CATCH EXPLORER CE

The Catch Explorer provides a series of updates on the fish as they pass into the codend from the trawl mouth and through the belly

This downward-looking sensor is fitted on the top sheet of a codend or tunnel to all the skipper to monitor the contents of the codend in real time as the gear is fishing, providing a series of updates on the fish as they pass into the codend from the trawl mouth and through the belly.

This gives a rolling echogram image of the volume of catch in addition to the data supplied by the usual codend sensors that are triggered as a certain amount has been caught. The Catch Explorer also features depth, temperature and pitch & roll data.

Technical Specifications

Uplink Frequency 30 to 60 kHz
Uplink Beamwidth 70o
Range to Vessel 2500m
Depth Range 1600m
Pitch & Roll (Angle) ±90o
Pitch & Roll (Accuracy) 0.1o
Depth Resolution 0.1m with 0.1% accuracy
Update Rate 1-5 sec
Sounder Range (Programmable) 5-160m
Sounder Broadband Frequency 360 to 400 kHz
Temp Measurement Range -5oC to +25oC
Temp Accuracy ±0.1oC
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Typical Battery Life Up to 30 hours
Charging Time Standard: 8-12 hours

Fast Charge: 4 hours

Weight in Air 5.0 kg
Weight in Water 0.9 kg
Warranty 2 years (Sensor & Battery)