Echo Sounder
medium
SOLAS-mandatory echo sounder for depth measurement. Single beam for navigation, multibeam for survey.
Known Models (9)
Elac Nautik LAZ-5100
50/200 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 50/200 kHz
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Legacy brand — Wärtsilä support
- • Spare parts availability
- • Display aging
Service: German-made echo sounder. Wärtsilä provides support.
Spares: Elac Nautik: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JFE-680A
50/200 kHz / 3000 m
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 50/200 kHz
max_depth: 3000 m
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Transducer face erosion
- • Display backlight failure
- • Sounding alarm malfunction
Service: Standard JRC echo sounder. Reliable for deep-sea navigation.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JFE-400
200 kHz / 300 m
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 200 kHz
max_depth: 300 m
portable: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery degradation
- • Transducer cable damage
- • Water ingress in housing
Service: Emergency/portable use. Battery check quarterly.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kongsberg EM2040
Multibeam 200-400 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 200-400 kHz
application: Multibeam survey
beams: 800
Common Failures:
- • High cost
- • Integration with motion sensor
- • Data management
Service: Kongsberg compact multibeam. Pole, hull, or ROV mounted.
Spares: Kongsberg: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Odom Hydrographic Echotrac CVM
Single beam survey
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 24/200 kHz
application: Hydrographic survey
Common Failures:
- • Calibration bar checks
- • Analog heave input
- • Recorder issues
Service: Survey-grade single beam. Cost-effective alternative to multibeam.
Spares: Odom Hydrographic: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
R2Sonic 2024 Multibeam
Multibeam 200-400 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 200-400 kHz
application: Multibeam survey
Common Failures:
- • Specialized installation
- • Software licensing
- • Motion sensor dependency
Service: Compact multibeam. Popular for shallow-water survey.
Spares: R2Sonic: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Simrad EK80
Broadband chirp
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: Broadband chirp 18-333 kHz
application: Scientific
technology: FM chirp
Common Failures:
- • Very high data volumes
- • Complex calibration
- • Processing power requirements
Service: State-of-the-art broadband sounder. Frequency-modulated chirp pulses.
Spares: Simrad: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Simrad EA440
Single/multi-frequency
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: Multi-frequency
application: Hydrographic
Common Failures:
- • Complex calibration
- • Data processing requirements
- • Transducer array cost
Service: Professional hydrographic sounder. GPT wideband technology.
Spares: Simrad: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Teledyne RESON T50-P
Multibeam 200-400 kHz
· Navigation Data / Sensor
frequency: 200-400 kHz
application: Multibeam survey
beams: 512
Common Failures:
- • Very high cost
- • Complex mounting
- • Data volume management
Service: Premium multibeam. Used for harbor surveys and charting.
Spares: Teledyne RESON: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.