Blueye X3 Equipment

Oculus C550d Dual-Frequency Multibeam Imaging Sonar

Entry level, dual-frequency collision avoidance sonar in a rugged form factor. Depth rating down to 500 meters.

Supplier
Blueprint Subsea
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The integration with the Blueye X3 ROV enables the operator to adjust the sonar vertically from -30° to 30° directly from the Blueye app.

  • Operating frequency: 550kHz / 820MHz1

  • Range: 100m / 30m

  • Horizontal Aperture: 120° / 90°

  • Vertical Aperture: 20° / 20°

Tilting the Oculus in the Blueye App
Blueye X3 with oculus, servo and large skid

Technical Specifications

Oculus C550d Dual-Frequency Multibeam Imaging Sonar

Entry level, dual-frequency collision avoidance sonar in a rugged form factor. Depth rating down to 500 meters.

Mechanical

Dimensions

122 mm (L) x 122 mm (W) x 62 mm (H)

Construction

Anodised Aluminium

Weight

980 g (Air), 360 g (Water)

Depth Rating

500 m

Temp. Range (operating)

-5°C up to +35°C

Temp. Range (Storage)

-20°C up to +50°C

Performance

Operating Frequency

550 kHz / 820 kHz

Range (maximum)

100 m / 30 m

Range (minimum)

0.2 m

Range Resolution

8 mm / 5 mm

Update Rate (maximum)

40 Hz

Horizontal Aperture

120° / 90°

Vertical Aperture

20° / 20°

Number of Beams (maximum)

256

Angular Resolution

1 ° / 0.6°

Beam Separation

2.24° / 1.5°

Electrical

Connector

Impulse IE55 Series, 6-way

Communications

4-wire 100-BaseT Ethernet 2-wire DSL extender module

Supply Voltage

12 V to 32 V DC non-isolated

Power Consumption

10 W to 35 W (model and range dependent)