• Sonar
12.1" DUAL-FREQUENCY SEARCHLIGHT SONAR

Model CH-600

Dual Frequency, Dual views of the Searchlight's Sonar power

Faster, easier, more reliable than ever

  • Fishing Vessels、Recreational Boats

Features

Two frequencies combined to increase your chances of finding fish

The low frequency will serve to cover a wide area horizontally around the ship, while the high frequency can be used in a vertical profile mode to help identify fish school, including their size and their movement. This information can help in properly deploying a net or steering a better course to reach the targeted school.

The dual-frequency can reveal the presence of sardines and whitebait

The use of both low and high frequencies shows the echoes that matter most to the fisherman. By comparing the two frequencies, or simply overlaying them, it becomes easy to locate and identify whitebaits.

Incredibly fast training speed means less tracking failures.

Faster motor delivering quicker training speed

Quick train speeds allow the sonar display to be refreshed at a faster rate aiding in earlier detection of fish and obstructions.

6 step angles for speed adjustement according to user's needs

The CH-600 is one of the most comprehensive and fastest sonars of its kind. It provides 6 selectable step variations (6°, 12°, 15°, 18°, 21° or 24°) for high scanning speed that can cover sector widths from 24° to 360° in a couple of seconds. Thanks to its high training speeds, the CH-600 can rapidly scan a large area providing the ultimate fishing and navigational experience.

Expert tip: When moving fast, you can use a wider step angle in order to get a glimpse of the surrounding area. If you detect sonething interesting, slow down and switch to a decreased step angle for clearer echoes.

Smart features to efficiently catch fish

Built-in motion sensors provide a stabilized target presentation in rough sea conditions

The CH-600 searchlight sonar is the first of its class to have integrated motion sensors.
In rough seas, vessels tend to move in every direction. This movement can cause inaccurate target information to be displayed. The role of the integrated motion sensors is to precisely compensate for those negative effects and provide accurate data to the user.

In the right hand picture above, you can see that once the stabilizer is activated, the bottom echo recovers its circular shape. The sonar is then able to provide accurate data in different sea conditions. Thanks to its integrated motion sensors, the CH-600 is able to detect fish that didn’t appear with the non-stabilized echo.

Reverberation reduction function

The reverberation reduction offers both better understanding and better appreciation of
the nature of detected echoes. Below is an example of how the Reverberation reduction function highlights the wreck from the surrounding seabed. .

Full-circle A-Scope mode and audible target detection

The A-Scope mode shows the last detected echoes with one single color. The nature of the target can be quickly understood as the size of the echo is greatly amplified and even the smallest echoes are shown.

The CH-600 also features fish and obstacle audio signals depending on the nature and the size of the detected object. Whether there are air bubbles, big or small fish schools, and seabed, the emitted sound is different. This feature shows its usefulness when used with the Full-circle A-scope mode, our recommanded combination to know the nature of the target with precision, and during long sea trips, as it frees the user from continuously watching the screen.

Small fish school
Big fish school
Seabed
Bubbles

Quick Gain Control

Various display modes

[MIX Displays]
[Dual-Frequency Displays]
[Conventional Displays]

Image clarity and high resolution echoes

Advanced signal processing offering high resolution

A powerful signal and image processing based on a unique interpolation technology provides images in high resolution. Even if the fish are located near the seabed, the different echoes are clearly shown and easy to understand. Additionally, the high resolution echo display gives crisp, clear echoes, which reduces stress on the eyes.

Semi-transparent menu

Keep an eye on the targets while changing the settings in the menu thanks to a semi-transparent window

Designed for all environments

12.1 inch, High briliance display (XGA)

Water-resistant to withstand the most rigorous environments

Display unit (MU-121) Control Unit (CH-502), Hull unit and Transceiver unit are all water-resistant (IP55)

Hull unit offering various installation possibilities

Blackbox configuration allowing use of other displays

Users can freely install their favorite monitor (local supply) if choosing the blackbox configuration

12 languages available

English, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, Burmese, French, Norwegian, Italian, Japanese

Screenshots

MIX

Low Freq./MIX

Dual Horizontal/Vertical

Dual Echo Sounder

Dual Horizontal

Dual Vertical

Dual Horizontal (zoom)

Specifications

Display

Display Unit

12.1" Color LCD Display、XGA (1024 x 768)

Colors

Echo color: 32, 16 or 8 colors (Selectable)
Back-ground: 3 colors selected (Selectable)

Display Modes

Normal screen: Horizontal, Horizontal (zoom), Vertical, Full-circle A-Scope, Echo Sounder
Split screen: Half-Horizontal + Vertical, Horizontal + vertical, Horizontal + Full-circle A-scope, Horizontal + A-Scope, Horizontal + History, Echo Sounder + A-Scope
Dual Frequency: Dual Horizontal + Dual Vertical + Dual Horizontal/Vertical + Dual Horizontal/History + Dual Echo Sounder + Dual Horizontal Expansion + Dual Horizontal/Vertical zoomed + MIX mode

Transceiver Unit

Output Power

1 kW

Frequency

60/153 kHz or 85/215 kHz (Selectable)

Pulse Length

0.2~20.0 ms, according to range

TVG

Level: 100 dB max, Distance: 1000 m max.

Range

Horizontal: 10 to 2400 m, 15 steps (user selectable)
Vertical: 10 to 600 m, 15 steps (user selectable)

Audio Output

2 W (8 ohms)
Frequency 0.9 to 1.2 kHz(external speaker required)

Hull Unit

Raising/Lowering Time

30 s st 400 mm travel, 20 s at 250 mm travel

Allowable Ship's Speed

20 kn or less (15 kn during raise/lower operation)

Interface

Ports

Video signal output : 1 port, HDMI, XGA
NMEA0183 (IEC61162-1): 2 ports, V1.5/2.0/3.0/4.0/4.1, 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps
NMEA2000 : 1 port
External KP : 1 port. I/O

Power Supply

Processor Unit

12-24 VDC: 4.7-2.3 A

Transceiver Unit

12-24 VDC: 4.7-2.3 A

Rectifier

100/110/115/220/230 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, 13 A max

Hull Unit

12-24 VDC: 2.2-1.1 A
(7.2-3.6 A: during raising)

Environment

Temperature

Display/Transceiver/Control Unit: -15°C to +55°C
Hull Unit 0°C to + 55°C (transducer: -15°C to +35°C)

Waterproofing

Display/Control Unit IP55
Transceiver/ Hull Unit IP22

Others

Weight

Display Unit: 4.0 kg , 9 lb
Transceiver Unit: 3.3 kg , 7.2 lb
Hull Unit: 41 kg , 90 lb (Travel: 400 mm), 40 kg , 88 lb (Travel: 250 mm)

Equipment List

Standard

Display Unit

MU-121C

Control Unit

CH-602

Transceiver Unit

CH-503

Hull Unit*

CH-504 (400 mm transducer travel)
CH-505 ( 250 mm transducer travel)
*Depending on the selected configuration

Installation Materials and Spare Parts

Option

Control Unit

CH-502

Loudspeaker

CA-151S-ASSY

Rectifier Unit

RU-1746B-2

Others

Display Unit installation kit, Installation kit, Cable, Mounting Bracket , Retraction Tank

Drawing

Interconnection Diagram

Downloads

Distributors of Marine Equipment

Contact a local distributor for further details.