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CHCNAV D230 Echo Sounder

Portable single-beam echo sounder

Marine & Bathymetric

The D230 is a new-generation echo sounder from CHC - small, portable, robust and very accurate, making hydrographic surveying simpler and more productive. Sounding accuracy is ±0.02 m + 0.1% x D with a detection range of 0.3 m to 200 m, and the 0.3 m minimum range makes it ideal for shallow water. A modular design and one-touch operation keep it easy to use, while advanced water-depth software automatically filters secondary echoes.

  • Plus/minus 0.02 m + 0.1% x D accuracy
  • 0.3 to 200 m detection range
  • 200 kHz frequency
  • Automatic gain, power and range
  • Flexible DC/AC power
  • Connects to PC and GNSS receiver
Highlights

Why the CHCNAV D230 Echo Sounder

Accurate shallow-water sounding

Sounding accuracy of ±0.02 m + 0.1% x D across a 0.3 to 200 m range; the 0.3 m minimum makes it perfect for shallow-water surveying.

Easy to use

A modular design makes it easy to test, repair and upgrade, while one-touch operation keeps it simple in the field.

Noise-free results

Advanced water-depth analysis software automatically filters secondary echoes and adjusts gain, power and range for accurate, interference-free results.

Specifications

Key specifications

  • Accuracy ±0.02 m + 0.1% x D
  • Range 0.3 to 200 m
  • 200 kHz frequency
  • 10-30 V DC or 100-240 V AC

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