Ultra High Definition
The ultimate high resolution StarFish side scan sonar for extreme image definition and target detection. Based on the popular and proven 450F design, the StarFish 990F uses high frequency 1MHz acoustic ‘chirped’ pulses with a 0.3° horizontal beam width to produce the most defined and clear images from any StarFish system.
With a 35m range capability on each channel (giving 70m total swathe coverage), the StarFish 990F is the ideal tool for high resolution surveys in ports & harbours, academic research, inland waterways such as rivers and canals, and excels when used for SAR (Search And Recovery/Rescue) operations.
Advanced Design
The compact hydrodynamic full body three-fin design improves stability of the sonar while it’s being towed which in-turn helps improve the quality of images it produces. The sonar also incorporates an inline connector to allow the cable to be swapped or replaced on site. Additional cable lengths are also available to help you choose the best towing solution for your needs.
Designed to be ‘Plug and Play’, connecting to your Windows PC or laptop via a USB connection, the StarFish 990F comes with software to allow the capture and recording real-time images from the seafloor below, making seabed imaging easy for everyone.
Compact, Rugged & Portable
Measuring less than 15 inches long the StarFish 990F sonar is small enough to be transported in your rucksack. Lightweight and quick to deploy by hand, the 990F towed system is independent of the boat requiring no fixed installation which makes it easy to transport and operate from any vessel. The StarFish Peli Case provides a rugged and watertight method for transporting and storing your StarFish system.
The Sonar connects to the Top Box. The Top Box then connects to the power source and any Windows based PC or Laptop via a USB connection to display, record and playback digital sonar images using StarFish Scanline software.
- Starfish 990F Side Scan Sonar “Towfish” Transducer Head
- Starfish 990 Top Box (includes USB and power cables)
- 20m cable (included with StarFish 990F Sonar)
- AC Mains power adapter (supports 110V and 240V)
- Customer supplied DC power supply 9V-28V (i.e. battery)
- Customer supplied PC or Laptop (with at least 1 free USB port and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7)
StarFish 990F Towed Sidescan Transducer Head
Part Number BP00177
| Dimensions… | |
| Length | 378mm (14.9″) |
| Width | 110mm (4.3″) |
| Height | 97mm (3.8″) |
| Weight… | |
| In Air | 2.0kg (4.4lbs) |
| In Water | 1.0kg (2.2lbs) |
| Depth Rating… | |
| Body | 50m (164ft) max |
| Acoustic… | |
| Operating Frequency | 1000kHz nominal |
| Operating Range | 1m to 35m (3ft to 115ft) on each channel providing max 70m (230ft) total coverage. |
| Operating Mode | CHIRP pulse compression |
| Pulse Length | 100us typical |
| Towing Cable… | |
| Length | 20m (65ft) |
| Breaking Strain | >150kg (330.7lbs) Kevlar reinforced |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm (1.2″) |
| Construction | Black polyurethane jacketed with internal Kevlar reinforcing member |
| Transducers… | |
| Body | Reinforced red polyurethane rubber |
| Vertical Beam Width | 60° nominal (@ -3dB signal level) |
| Horizontal Beam Width | 0.3° nominal (@ -3dB signal level) |
| Arrangement | Dual fin mounted transducers with 30° down angle from horizontal. |
| Transmit Source Power Level | <210dB re 1µPa @ 1m |
Part Number BP00176
| Dimensions… | |
| Length | 166mm (6.5″) |
| Width | 106mm (4.2″) |
| Height | 34mm (1.3″) |
| Weight… | |
| In Air | 0.4kg (0.9lbs) |
| Electrical… | |
| Operating Voltage | 9-28V DC (PSU 90-264V, 47-63Hz Mains AC) |
| Power Consumption, Idle | 2.5W (200mA @ 12V) approx |
| Power Consumption, Scanning | 5W (400mA @ 12V) approx |
| Power Protection | 1.1A thermally resetting internal fuse, transient voltage spike protection, reverse polarity pretection, EMC and noise supression filtering choke |
| Signal Processing | Dual channel, simultaneous operation design, high speed real-time digital pulse compression filtering |
| Interfaces… | |
| Power | 2.1mm (0.08″) DC jack socket |
| Data | USB 2.0 B-Type connector |
| Acoustic | 9-Way Female D-Type Socket |
| Enviromental… | |
| Temperature Range | -5°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F) |
| IP Range | IP50 (Protected against ingress of dust, no protection against ingress of liquids) |
Part Number BP00235
| Towing Cable… | |
| Length | 20m (65.6t) |
| Breaking Strain | >150kg (330.7lb) |
| Construction | Black polyurethane jacketed with internal Kevlar reinforcing (strain) member. |
Universal AC mains to DC power supply (with international AC adaptors)
Part Number BP00020
| Dimensions… | |
| Length | approx 70mm (2.7″) |
| Width | approx 50mm (2.0″) |
| Height | approx 35mm (1.4″) |
| Electrical… | |
| Mains Input | 90-264V AC, 47-63Hz |
| DC Output | 12V regulated (1% ripple max), 15W |
| Housing… | |
| AC Plugs | Interchangable adapter plates: USA/Japanese, UK, Europe, Australasia |
| Output Connector | 2.1mm x 11mm DC plug (centre +ve) |
| Cable Length | 1.8m |
| Environment… | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +85°C |
| Safety… | |
| Standards | UL60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1 |
| Approvals | UL, cUL, CE, TUV Approved |
Part Number BP00021
| Cable… | |
| Length | approx 2m (6.5ft) |
| Connectors | 2.1mm x 11mm DC power plug. Automotive ‘Cigar/Cigarette Lighter’ Plug |
| Voltage Rating | 12V to 24V DC |
Crocodile-clip to cigar-socket DC adapter
Part Number BP00060
| Cable… | |
| Length | approx 150mm (“) |
| Connectors | Automotive ‘Cigar/Cigarette Lighter’ Socket. Two ‘crocodile’ clips (+ve Red and -ve Black) |
| Voltage Rating | 12V to 24V DC |
Part Number BP00070
| Dimensions… | |
| Diameter | 53mm (2.08″) |
| Height | 19.2mm (0.75″) |
| Cable Length | 1.5m (59″) |
| Electrical… | |
| Chipset | SiRF Star IV |
| Frequency | L1, 1575.42 MHz |
| Channels | 48 all-in-view tracking |
| Sensitivity | -163 dBm |
| Output… | |
| Datumn | WGS-84 |
| Horizontal Accuracy | 10m 2D RMS |
| Velocity Accuracy | 0.1m/sec 95% |
| Hot Start Aquisition | ~1sec |
| Warm Start Aquisition | ~35sec |
| Cold Start Aquisition | ~35sec |
| Module… | |
| Model | USGlobalsat BU-353-S4 |
| Driver | Windows PL2303 USB Driver |
StarFish Pole Mounting Bracket
Part Number BP00067
| Physical… | |
| Material | Black Acetyl |
| Weight (in air) | 190g |
| Pole Aperture | 25mm (for customer supplied pole) |
| Fixings | 4 x 4mm stainless steel cap-head screws. 4mm hex key supplied |
Part Number BP00052
| Dimensions… | |
| Internal | 425mm(L) x 284mm(W) x 155mm(H) |
| External | 470mm(L) x 357mm(W) x 176mm(H) |
| Lid Depth | 46mm |
| Base Depth | 109mm |
| Physcial… | |
| Weight | 3.2kg |
| Buoyancy (when empty) | 29.1kg |
| Certification | IP67, Stanag 4280 / Defstan 81- 41, MIL C-4150_J, ATA |
