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DIGITAL SCIENTIFIC
ECHOSOUNDER


  • FISHERIES / PLANKTON RESEARCH, STOCK ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIORAL STUDY
  • SUBMERGED AQUATIC VEGETATION ASSESSMENT
  • BOTTOM / SEDIMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • BATHYMETRY
BioSonics is delighted to announce the release of the DT-X series of portable scientific echosounders.

The DT-X series is the result of years of intense development and close consultation with the hydroacoustic research community. The new technology represents the next generation of the renowned DT series echosounders, which were first released in 1994. BioSonics has incorporated revolutionary new technology, including a fully programmable Linux based embedded processor and Ethernet wired or wireless communication.

New system architecture allows virtually unlimited control and deployment capabilities:
  • Classic control with a portable computer attached

  • Remote control, wired or wireless

  • Autonomous operation above or below the surface with on board data storage

  • Real time streaming data to multiple remote listeners

With the release of the DT-X series, BioSonics has again set the world standard for hi-resolution, portable, scientific echosounder technology.


System Features:
The DT-X product line features BioSonics renowned digital transducers, single or spilt beam, 38 –1000 kHz. The system is capable of operating multiple transducers and frequencies from a single surface unit. The DT-X is specifically designed for the most challenging and demanding acoustic research applications.
  • Wired or Wireless Ethernet Control

  • Rugged, Weather Resistant Surface Unit With Programmable Linux Based Embedded Processor Inside

  • Digital, Real Time, Streaming Hydroacoustic Data

  • BioSonics Renowned Digital Transducers, Split Beam And Single Beam

  • Frequencies: 38, 70, 120, 200, 420, 1000 kHz Sidelobes To –40 dB

  • Simultaneous Multi-Frequency And Multi-Transducer Operation From A Single Surface Unit

  • Software Controlled Variable Transmit Power

  • Instantaneous Dynamic Range To 160 dB

  • Noise Floor Less Than –145 dB

  • Variable Ping Rate To 30 PPS

  • Range: 0 –1000 meters

  • Raw Data Stored Directly To Internal Or External Hard Disk

  • GPS, Heading / Pitch / Roll And Other External Sensor Input

  • Fast File Review And Playback With DT-X Player

  • Data File Compatible With BioSonics Visual Analyzer, EcoSAV, VBT And Sonar Data Echoview Processing Software
Attention Current DT and DE Series Users:

BioSonics has paid special attention to assure complete backward compatibility between data produced from the new DT-X and the DT series echosounders. BioSonics offers an easy upgrade package for all current DT users, which includes a new DT-X surface unit and a new 32-bit acquisition software package. Users can operate their existing BioSonics transducers, cables and accessories. BioSonics will even take your old surface unit in on trade for additional cost savings! Please contact BioSonics for Details.

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