16 October 2008

New DSM400 technology gives top of the range sonar performance

Raymarine’s High Definition Digital Sounder Modules have already caused a stir amongst fishermen, who are using this new technology to actively target specific fish thanks to the high clarity underwater and sea bed vision available. 

Now the company has launched its top of the range product – the DSM400.  Aimed at the professional fisherman and commercial user, as well as those who want the best on the market for their leisure sport and hobby, Raymarine’s DSM400 delivers even more power and performance than other digital fishfinders.

The DSM400 uses four independent digital sonar transceivers supporting simultaneous multi-frequency operation.  It will transmit up to three kilowatts of power on 28, 38, 50 kHz, and two kilowatts on 185 and 200 kHz.  This exceptionally high power output and range of frequencies takes Raymarine’s patented HD Digital technology to a new level by utilizing true digital signal processing to display highly accurate underwater images.

The DSM400 offers hands-free operation.  Adaptive HD Digital technology automatically adjusts sonar parameters to changing sea conditions, virtually eliminating clutter and precisely targeting fish and bottom structure with unprecedented clarity.  The DSM400 also provides auto adaptive control of sensitivity, ping rate and transmit power.  This means the DSM400 automatically makes the types of adjustments normally made manually on non-digital sonars.

Thanks to HD Digital Technology, experienced anglers can easily identify individual species of fish and their habitat at a glance.  The DSM400’s adaptive digital receiver enables anglers to easily distinguish bait fish from larger species. 

When combined with the G and E Series multifunction colour displays, the bottom structure and target detail are delivered with exceptional high clarity, up to 1280 x 1024 pixels.  In addition on the multifunction displays, the high quality underwater images from the DSM400 can be shown on a split screen allowing navigational or instrument data such as depth, and chartplotter or radar information to be shown at the same time. 

For maximum performance, Raymarine has also launched a wide range of professional grade transducers now available for the DSM400.  Users can choose between external mount or high-performance in-hull transducers, and optional speed and temperature sensors are also available.

The DSM400 retails at £1535.00 exc VAT (£1803.62 inc VAT).

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