KNUDSEN Echo Sounder Products

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The Mini Sounder, a cost effective variant of our sounder series echo sounder line

Mini Sounder

  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW

A good entry level bottom detection depth sounder, with low cost and BIG performance the MiniSounder shines as a favourite choice for both new and experienced surveyors in numerous fields including pre/post dredge operations, hydrographic survey and mapping, and near shore depth measurements.
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The Knudsen Portable Sounder, a heavy duty lightweight echo sounder with a tight-seal water-proof case

Sounder Portable

  • Number of Channels: 2-4
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW

The Sounder Portable, a splash-proof portable echo sounder for marine depth surveys. Perform shallow water surveys or pre & post dredging depth tests with precision.
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The KNUDSEN Sounder Rack Series. 3 Different choices in channels available

Sounder Rack

  • Number of Channels: 2-4
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW

The Sounder Rack series is optimized for near shore hydrographic surveys and bathymetric seafloor mapping of less than 2000 metres.
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The KNUDSEN ROVer, an autonomous echo sounder with both AUV and ROV possibilities.

ROVer

  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW

A perfect addition to your autonomous or remote survey vehicle (AUV/ROV), the ROVer was initially introduced for unmanned marine surveys aboard an autonomous submarine for arctic bathymetry surveys. Proven in extreme conditions, the ROVer is the perfect addition to your AUV /ROV Marine Equipment for ocean floor mapping.
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The KNUDSEN Pinger, an echo sounder with sub-bottom capable of reading the sedement under the surface depth

Pinger Sub-Bottom Profiler

The KNUDSEN Pinger SBP, a trusted choice for sub-bottom profiling requirements has been an innovator in the field of sediment research. With it’s high resolution data acquisition capabilities, the Pinger is able to give an extremely in-depth picture of the geophysical conditions in shallow water surveys.
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The Chirp 3260, A deep water echo sounder with the ability to survey the absolute depth of the ocean.

Chirp 3260

  • Number of Channels: Up to 4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power: 12kW (Single channel up to 10kW)

A high power ocean research echo sounder, the Chirp 3260 is a capable full ocean depth system which is able to capture high resolution data in multiple formats. The 3260 is the pinnacle of ocean survey data acquisition for deep water geophysical exploration and research.
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The KNUDSEN Chirp Portable, a heavy duty lightweight echo sounder with a tight-seal water-proof case

Chirp Portable

  • Number of Channels: 1-4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW

Perfectly suited for weather-exposed operation, the Chirp Portable dual frequency splash-proof systems are sealed to protect interior electronics from water exposure. Track and survey the bottom or perform undersea object detection with the Chirp Portable series.
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The KNUDSEN Chirp Rack, a deep ocean echo sounder with sub-bottom profiling abilities with sonar

Chirp Rack

  • Number of Channels: 1-4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW

An all purpose unit, the Chirp Rack is used throughout the industry for multi-task roles of deeper hydrographic surveys, ocean seafloor exploration, and sediment research. Designed for quick installation on a 3U rack system, the Chirp Rack offers the higher performance of the Chirp Series.
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The 320N, KNUDSENs Fleet Naval echo sounder to navigate ports in close quarters

320N

  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW

Designed to provide an efficient cost-effective replacement solution to aging fleet fathometers, the 320N offers mil spec qualifications, EMI coated protection, secure user interface, and touchscreen integration. Upgrade to the ‘Next Generation Fathometer’ with the 320N navigation echo sounder for serious fleet navigation in oceans and ports.
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Sub-Bottom Profiling Echo Sounders

KNUDSEN Sub-Bottom technology features a wide variety of applications, including sediment profiling, high resolution target detection, and other types of geophysical research. From our Sub-Bottom sonar profiler, Pinger, with its large aperture array, to our full-ocean depth Chirp 3260, with Pinger listening mode, subsurface exploration is now a viable solution.

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The KNUDSEN Pinger, an echo sounder with sub-bottom capable of reading the sedement under the surface depth

Pinger Sub-Bottom Profiler

The KNUDSENs Pinger sub-bottom profiler is the finest of shallow water geophysical exploration sonar profilers. Attach the Pinger to an unmanned water vehicle for small pond, subsurface sediment profiling. Pinger’s versatility in shallow water can be built to suit any geophysical research needs, including small pond sediment monitoring, near shore seabed pre-excavation data, subsurface hazardous waste detection, and mineral bedrock determination.
PINGER SBP >>
The Chirp 3260, A deep water echo sounder with the ability to survey the absolute depth of the ocean.

Chirp 3260

  • Number of Channels: Up to 4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power: 12kW (Single channel up to 10kW)

The KNUDSENs Chirp 3260 system, renowned for its record breaking sub bottom sonar profiling capabilities, the Chirp 3260 sediment profiler creates sediment profiling high resolution data for your subsurface research.
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The KNUDSEN Portable Rack, a heavy duty lightweight echo sounder with a tight-seal water-proof case

Chirp Portable

  • Number of Channels: 1-4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW

The Chirp Portable opens the user to the opportunities of subsurface geophysical exploration. It pairs target detection with high resolution seabed penetration data collection.
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The KNUDSEN Chirp Rack, a deep ocean echo sounder with sub-bottom profiling abilities with sonar

Chirp Rack

  • Number of Channels: 1-4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW

In similar fashion as the Chirp Portable, the Chirp Rack can be used to obtain high resolution geophysical research data. Its high-power low frequency combo makes it ideal for mid to deep water sediment profiling.
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KNUDSEN Sonar Accessories

KNUDSEN offers a wide variety of equipment to assist with your hydrographic surveying needs.

The EchoSim
The EchoSim is a great tool for use with the 320N and Chirp 3260 Echo sounders for troubleshooting, maintenance, Installation & Checkout (INCO), and Acceptance Testing, both Sea and Harbor(SAT/HAT).

KNUDSEN Remote Display
The Remote Display is a visual-aid tool connected to any KNUDSEN echo sounder, allowing a digital display of the depth recorded, and other tools.

Transducers
Single, Dual, and Side Scan transducers in frequencies ranging from 3.5 kHz to 210 kHz.

The KNUDSEN EchoSim

KNUDSEN EchoSim


The EchoSim Signal Simulator, designed for calibrating 320N and Chirp 3260 deep water echo sounders and transducers, provides end-to-end performance evaluation of the system.


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The KNUDSEN Remote

KNUDSEN Remote


The Remote Display receives the information collected by Knudsen Echo sounders and allows users to view and analyze the collected.
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The KNUDSEN Single Frequency Transducer Line

Single Frequency Transducer


KNUDSEN offers a wide range of single frequency transducers ranging between 3.5 kHz. Up to 210 kHz. These frequencies vary in power & depth capability, housing, beam width and cable lengths depending on specific end user requirements. Depending on echo sounder model, platform installation, and customer application, a combination of two (or more) single frequency transducers can be used.
Single Freq. Transducers >>
The KNUDSEN Dual Frequency Transducer Line

Dual Frequency Transducer


A wide range of dual frequency transducers are available for use with KNUDSEN echo sounders. Both frequencies are packaged in the same housing for installation convenience
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The KNUDSEN Side-Scan Transducer Line

Side-Scan Transducer


KNUDSEN offers a 200 kHz. Sidescan transducer that can be used with all echo sounder models. This sidescan transducer is intended for pole mount only.
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Sounder Series

The KNUDSEN Sounder Series can tackle a number of applications, including bottom tracking for dredge excavations, as well as a shallow water survey depth finder. The ROVer supports autonomous unmanned surveys. It has the ability to be used over long distances, even in extreme arctic conditions, and can adjust calculations within the water column for undersea vessels. The Sounder Portable is ideal for surveys in harsh conditions where its rugged splashproof design protects the interior electronics from environmental damage. Look to the Sounder Series for digital systems for marine applications.

The KNUDSEN Sounder Rack Series. 3 Different choices in channels available

Sounder Rack

  • Number of Channels: 2-4
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: 2000m+
  • Input Voltage: AC & DC
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 100W
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW
  • System Package: 3U Rack
  • Dimensions(mm): 533 x 483 x 133
  • Weight: 9 kg
  • Interface(s): USB 2.0 Fullspeed
SOUNDER RACK >>
The Knuden Portable Sounder, a heavy duty lightweight echo sounder with a tight-seal water-proof case

Sounder Portable

  • Number of Channels: 2-4
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: 2000m+
  • Input Voltage: DC
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 100W
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW
  • System Package: Sealed Case
  • Dimensions(mm): 488 x 386 x 185
  • Weight: 11 kg
  • Interface(s): USB 2.0 Fullspeed
SOUNDER PORTABLE >>
The Mini Sounder, a cost effective variant of our sounder series echo sounder line

Sounder Mini

  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: 2000m+
  • Input Voltage: DC
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 20W
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW
  • System Package: Die Cast Case
  • Dimensions(mm): 257 x 158 x 89
  • Weight: 3 kg
  • Interface(s): USB 2.0 Fullspeed
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The KNUDSEN ROVer, KNUDSENs autonomous echo sounder with both AUV and ROV possibilities.

KNUDSEN ROVer

  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Frequency Range: 24kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: 2000m+
  • Input Voltage: DC
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 80W
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 1kW
  • System Package: Aluminum Case
  • Dimensions(mm): 140 x 203 x 203
  • Weight: 3 kg
  • Interface(s): USB, Network, Serial
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Chirp Series

The KNUDSEN Chirp Series provides high resolution data acquisition over a wide range of applications. Covering everything from geophysical exploration with sediment profiling to full ocean depth surveys for deep water seafloor mapping, or water column analysis. Open your surveys operations to include sediment profiling in shallow water with the Pinger, or sea bottom penetration with the deep-water Chirp 3260. The Chirp Series can supply your surveys with all the tools you require.

The Chirp 3260, A deep water echo sounder with the ability to survey the absolute depth of the ocean.

Chirp 3260

  • Number of Channels: Up to 4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: Full Ocean
  • Input Voltage: AC
  • Max Power Consumption: 200W
  • Output Power: 12kW (Single channel up to 10kW)
  • System Package: 5U Rack
  • Dimensions(mm): 533 x 483 x 222
  • Weight: 25 kg
  • Interface(s): USB 2.0 Fullspeed
CHIRP 3260 >>
The KNUDSEN Pinger, an echo sounder with sub-bottom capable of reading the sedement under the surface depth

Pinger Sub-Bottom Profiler

The KNUDSEN Pinger sub-bottom profiler is the finest of shallow water geophysical exploration sonar profilers. Attach the Pinger to an unmanned water vehicle for small pond, subsurface sediment profiling. Pinger’s versatility in shallow water can be built to suit any geophysical research needs, including small pond sediment monitoring, near shore seabed pre-excavation data, subsurface hazardous waste detection, and mineral bedrock determination.
PINGER SBP >>
The KNUDSEN Chirp Portable Rack, a heavy duty lightweight echo sounder with a tight-seal water-proof case

Chirp Portable

  • Number of Channels: 1-4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: 7000m+
  • Input Voltage: DC
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 60W
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW
  • System Package: Sealed Case
  • Dimensions(mm): 488 x 386 x 185
  • Weight: 12 kg
  • Interface(s): USB 2.0 Fullspeed
CHIRP PORTABLE >>
The KNUDSEN Chirp Rack

Chirp Rack

  • Number of Channels: 1-4
  • Frequency Range: 3.5kHz-210kHz
  • Max Depth: 7000m+
  • Input Voltage: AC (DC option)
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 100W
  • Output Power (per channel): up to 2kW
  • System Package: 3U Rack
  • Dimensions(mm): 533 x 483 x 133
  • Weight: 15 kg
  • Interface(s): USB 2.0 Fullspeed
CHIRP RACK >>