Furuno CH-600

The Furuno CH-600 is a dual—frequency sonar designed for precise exploration of the seabed and surrounding objects. The device operates at frequencies of 60/153 or 85/215 kHz, providing different scanning depth and detail. High frequencies (153 and 215 kHz) are suitable for a detailed survey around the vessel, and low frequencies (60 and 85 kHz) allow you to explore depths up to 500 meters.

The CH-600 is equipped with 6 scanning step options (6, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 degrees), which allows you to cover areas with a width of 24 to 360 in a few seconds, depending on the range to the echo. It includes a 12.1-inch color LCD display, a control unit, a transceiver and a compact bottom device. The high resolution of the display is achieved thanks to the unique interpolation technology, and various display modes are supported, including horizontal and vertical scanning, echo sounder, combined modes, as well as plotter and event display.

The device body is made of moisture-resistant materials according to the IP55 standard, which makes it suitable for use in marine conditions. The compact dimensions allow the sonar to be installed in convenient places on the ship.

Technical specifications:

• Frequencies: 60/153 kHz or 85/215 kHz (selectable)
• Output power: 1 kW
• Pulse duration: 0.2 to 20 ms (adjustable)
• Scanning range:
• Horizontal: from 10 to 2400 m, with 15 steps (user configurable)
• Vertical: from 10 to 600 m, with 15 steps (user configurable)
• Audio output: 2W (8 ohms), frequency from 0.9 to 1.2 kHz (requires an external speaker)
• Screen: 12.1-inch XGA color LCD (1024 x 768 pixels)
• Display modes:
• Common: horizontal, vertical, full circle, echo sounder
• Combined: horizontal + vertical, echo sounder + map, dual frequency

Ports:

• Video signal output: 1 HDMI port, XGA viewfinder
• NMEA 0183 (IEC 61162-1) compatibility: 2 ports, version support 1.5/2.0/3.0/4.0/4.1, Data transfer rate 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps
• NMEA 2000: 1 port

Power supply:

• Processor: 12-24V DC, 4.7-2.3A
• Transceiver unit: 12-24 V DC, 4.7-2.3A

Operating temperatures:

• Display/Transceiver/Control unit: -15C to +55C
• Housing: 0C to +55C (converter from -15C to +35C)

Weight:

• Display: 4.0 kg
• Transceiver unit: 3.3 kg
• Body: 41 kg (400 mm), 40 kg (250 mm)

These characteristics make the Furuno CH-600 a reliable tool for professional use on marine vessels, ensuring high quality and accuracy of data.