Simrad has announced its next-generation sonar system: the Simrad BSM-3 Broadband Sounder with compressed high-intensity radar pulse (CHIRP).
Designed to be the most advanced Simrad Broadband Sounder within the company's product range, the BSM-3 is capable of reaching depths of up to 3,000 metres.
Further, the BSM-3 has been engineered to provide very good target separation, clarity and resolution throughout the water column to locate fish and underwater objects both near shore and offshore.
The BSM-3 is optimised for use with Simrad's NS Series, including the recently released NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 multi-function systems. The BSM-3 is also compatible with the Airmar transducer range and is optimised for the new Airmar Wide-angle CHIRP transducer series. According to Simrad, this compatibility will provide more coverage and a 25-degree beam angle across the entire frequency range.
"The BSM-3 is designed to provide commercial fishermen with the most dependable and high-performing sonar system available," said the company.
Easy-to-use features of the BSM-3 include bottom colour tracking and easy split-zoom controls, as well as a selection of scroll speeds and transmit power settings. Encased in rugged aluminium housing with a waterproof access cover and easy-to-connect transducer plugs, the BSM-3 is also easy to install. Users can simply run cables and then connect them to their Simrad NS-Series multi-function device.
"With a rugged all-aluminium housing, the BSM-3 is built for tough offshore conditions," continued Simrad. "Additionally, new transducer connectors make installation and service easier than ever, with no need to open the case or hand-wire anything when using Airmar's latest range of transducers."