ScanMate 6

ScanMate 6 is the modern equipment on most trawlers that do not use Trawl Eye or that do not see the nee d for expansion beyond six sensor functions in the near future. Unlike the traditional systems that ScanMate 6 replaced – Rx - 400, 600 and 4000 – the system now has graphical presentation of the trawl.

But ScanMate 6 is much more than just a replacement for the old systems. First, ScanMate 6 was designed around new receiver technology that provides significantly i mproved signal reception, especially at great depths and in difficult weather con ditions. Boats with receiver issues due to propeller noise or other aspects ass ociated with the vessel have seen m ajor changes with the Scan M ate 6 system . Automatic hydrophone selection, the process by which the receiver listens on both hydrophones simultaneously and automatically selects the signal t o noise ratio that is better, was a vast improvement over previous versions.

In par ticular, the combination of advanced receiver technology and a utomatic hydrophone selection was a big step forward for seiners.

ScanMate 6 replaced the previous 4000 - , 600 - and RX - 400 - systems. First and foremost there is improvement in the receiver, both in terms of signal reception and treatment of the hydro - acoustic signals. Yet there is also improvement with regard to processing of data for presentation on the displays and logging of data for subsequent presentation of historical events.

Second, ScanMate 6 is a system that can gradually be upgr aded to a more advanced system, such as ScanBas or ScanScreen, when the need arises. A complete ScanMate 6 system consists of bridge equipment, tw o hydrophones, up to six sensor functions , and chargers. For those who require the use of more than six sensor functions , a ScanBas system without Trawl Eye receiver is an option.

Third, the displays are 19” flat panel color monitors. Since readability is very good, there are usually more opportunities for where the displays can be placed. The control unit is mo unted separately so that the ScanMate 6 can be operated from the Captain’s chair even if the cabinet is mounted a bit further away. The system can also be operated by wireless remote control.

Like the other systems, ScanMate 6 includes graphical presentation.

ScanMate 6 can connect to most echo sounders so it is possible to use the ScanMate screen as independent sonar or divide it by presenting Scanmar capture control on one side and sonar on the other. Also, several other graphic images can be displayed depending on what you want to focus on.

ScanMate 6 is compatible with all sensors except Trawl Eye.