Naval Echo Sounder VE 5900

Naval Echo Sounder VE 5900
High-end System for Surface Vessels

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Naval Echo Sounder VE 5900
Reliable and Robust Navigation Aid
The naval echo sounder system VE 5900 is especially designed to meet the requirements of a
modern surface combatant. No other system meets such a number of military specifi cations and
offers such outstanding modularity for perfect adaptation into a new or existing design.
General
The VE 5900 is the latest model of the VE series with
hundreds of systems sold and in service on naval vessels
all around the world. In continuation of this good
tradition this latest digital version of the VE 5900 meets
all relevant military specifi cations in terms of shock,
vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI and noise – to
name only a few. This separates the VE 5900 from other
available systems that may be designed in accordance
with these standards but not type tested.
Key Features
Solid as a rock
All control and display is concentrated in the main unit without any external electronics.
Also data storage is performed in this unit. The large color display offers
an intuitive setup and operation as well as recall of recorded data. Economy is
an important factor. Therefore the VE 5900 is offered for different depth ranges,
from 1,000 m to full ocean depth. The choice of transducers follows these depth
ranges and the special installation conditions on board of the vessel.
To fi t into any type of new building or modernization program the VE 5900 is
available in a variety of confi gurations. For the main unit a stand-alone housing
with shock mounts is offered or the system may also be installed in an existing
19” rack. Depending on the requirements the VE 5900 offers a number of equipment
to extend the system, like SVT sensors, pressure sensors, digital slave
displays, interfaces to ship networks or printers.
Meets all relevant military standards
Single or dual frequency version with
split display
Interfaces for input and output
Blanking interface
Network printer interface
Single pulse mode
Data storage for more than 7 days
Integrated online and offline BITE
Compatible with all VE 5900 sensors
19” rack compatible
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VE 5900 Surface
System Overview
Designed to meet Defence Standards
Tailored performance
The control and display unit SEB 5900 combines the transceiver electronics, the
processor, power supply, interfaces and control and display components. Setup
and operation is performed from this unit.
L-3 ELAC Nautik offers a huge variety of transducers for the system. The choice
depends on the required depth performance and the type of installation in the
surface vessel. The installation design support offered by our engineers guarantees
an optimum performance of the chosen setup.
Transducer LSE 136
The pre-defi ned interfaces support the integration of the echo sounder system
into the ship’s network. The blanking interfaces avoid interference with other
active or passive systems on board.
Optional components like SVT sensors, pressure sensors, digital slave displays
or graphical readouts further enhance the system.
Display of single and dual frequency version
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Specifications and Technical Data
VE 5900 Surface at a Glance
Technical Data
Frequencies 12.5, 30, 50, 200 kHz (for retrofi t,
other frequencies programmable,
single or dual frequency systems)
max. standard scale settings 0-500 / 0-1,000 / -3,000 / -6,000 /
-10,000 m
Units
Meters, fathoms, feet selectable
Gain control
Interfaces
Environmental testing
Shock
Vibration
Temperature protection
Protection
Electromagnetic comp.
Reliability
Power supply
Power consumption
Display
Control and display unit
Weight
Dimensions
TVG, AGC standard
NMEA 0183, RS 422, Ethernet
i.a.w. BV 0430
i.a.w. BV 0440
i.a.w. DEF-STAN 07-55
IP 44 with housing
i.a.w. BV 3010
MTBF: Electronics > 6,000 hrs
Transducer > 30,000 hrs
160 to 330 V DC or 88 to 264 V AC,
47 to 440 Hz
approx. 210 VA
10.4" VGA TFT
approx. 42 kg
D 422 x 510 x H 400
Basic System
Control and display unit
Low frequency transducer
Extended System
Control and display unit
Slave units
Graphical, digital readouts
and printer
Additional functions
Ranges Soundings Resolution Transducers / Ranges
Including transceiver with processor,
power supply, interface and integrated
control and display components
12 kHz - 200 kHz
Capable as master system (on request)
Additional display units, other terminals
Additional
Via software adaption and interfacing
with appropriate sensors (on request)
m fms ft 1/min Digital display LSE 179 LEG 25 LSE 180 LSE 136 LSE 313
0-10 6 30 240 0.01 x x x
0-25 15 75 240 0.01 x x x x x
0-50 30 150 240 0.1 x x x x x
0-100 60 300 200 0.1 x x x x x
0-250 150 750 110 0.1 x x x x x
0-500 300 1,500 54 1.0 x x x x x
0-1,000 600 3,000 28 1.0 x x x x
0-3,000 1,800 10,000 9 1.0 x x x
0-6,000 3,600 20,000 4.5 1.0 x x
0-10,000 6,000 30,000 3 1.0 x
L-3 Communications ELAC Nautik GmbH | Neufeldtstrasse 10 | 24118 Kiel | Germany | Tel. +49 (0)431-883 0 | Fax +49 (0)431-883 496
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Underwater Comms System UT 3000
Digital Hydroacoustic Link

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Underwater Comms System UT 3000
Digital and Analogue Communication at Speed and Depth
The UT 3000 is the latest version of underwater communication systems designed and built by
L-3 ELAC Nautik. The system is a milestone in the history of underwater communication as it
offers proven digital data transmission for the fi rst time.
General
The UT 3000 is the fi rst proven system to offer digital
data transmission in addition to analogue voice communication.
It is already installed in an increasing number
of submarines and surface ships worldwide.
Digital communication opens an infi nite number of new
applications for a submarine at speed and depth. Fast
exchange of tactical, operational and navigation data
are only a few examples for the use of the system. Now
also covered communication can be realized effectively.
And there is much more to come, as automated identifi
cation procedures.
Like its predecessors – the UT 12 and UT 2000 – the
UT 3000 is designed, built and certifi ed to meet all
relevant military specifi cations. This ensures safe and
reliable communication even under harsh conditions.
The system setup and therefore installation is as easy as with the former systems.
All electronics are combined in the main unit with connectors to the transducers
and interfaces.
All features at your finger tips
A large display offers an unbeaten intuitive operation and variety of features as
telephony, telegraphy, digital data transmission and reception, noise measurement,
distance measurement and emergency mode. The online and offl ine BITE
supports an uninterrupted availability of the system.
Up to four transducer groups are supported for directional or omni-directional
transmission within the widest frequency range available on the market. On surface
ships an optional outboard transducer enables communication even under
adverse conditions.
Key Features
Digital and analogue communication
Meets all relevant military specifications
Up to four transducer groups supported
Sector and omni-directional transmission
Pre-defined interfaces
Blanking interface
Software update feature
Handles text messages and data files
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Underwater Comms System UT 3000
System Overview
Easy Integration on Surface Vessels and Submarines
Control and display unit SEB 34
The control and display unit SEB 34 combines all electronics for transmission
and reception as well as processing, power supply and control and display.
The SEB 34 has been designed for maximum maintainability. It is opened up
in seconds and the PCBs are arranged for easy access and replacement. This
reduces the MTTR in most cases to a few minutes.
L-3 ELAC Nautik offers a stand-alone housing with shock mounts, but the unit
may also be installed in an existing 19” rack.
Transducers
Two transducer versions are offered for surface ships and submarines. The cylindrical
transducer array WB 54 is a compact array for surface ships with space
limitations or for an easy refi t. It offers sector and omni-directional transmission
and may be integrated in a sonar dome.
Pre-defined interfaces
The pre-defi ned interfaces enable exchange of all relevant
data between the UT 3000 and the ship’s network.
The blanking interface makes sure that the UT 3000
does not interfere with other active or passive acoustic
sensors on board of the surface ship or submarine.
An optional outboard transducer set for surface ships
consists of a deck mounted connection box and a transducer
on a cable. Under adverse acoustic conditions the
surface ship is still capable to communicate with the
submarine by using this outboard transducer.
Outboard transducer TSE 7
For higher output power requirements in excess of
1,000 W an enhanced version of the UT 3000 is offered
on request as well.
Transducer WB 54 and WB 55
The planar transducer array WB 55 is the optimum choice for a distributed integration
with maximum performance. Typically three or four of these arrays are
integrated in the hull of a surface ship or submarine. A specially designed dome
for combining three or four WB 55 arrays is available as well.
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Specifications and Technical Data
UT 3000 at a Glance
Technical Data
Booster Version (option)
Frequency range
1 kHz - 60 kHz, tuneable in steps of
50 kHz for analogue communication,
NATO standard carrier frequency,
4 kHz band at 12 kHz for LF digital
communication, 10 kHz band at 30
kHz for HF digital communication
Power output
Up to 1,400 W at 4 transducer groups
Power output
up to 320 W at 4 transducer groups,
reducible -12 dB, -24 dB, -36 dB
Telephony signal
300 Hz to 3 kHz (audio band)
Telegraphy signal
800 Hz (reduced bandwidth of 1 kHz)
Audio output
1 W at 4
Headphone
50 mW at 600
Interfaces
Audio In / Out for ICS
Keying and captain's key
NMEA input
USB, RJ-45 (Ethernet), RS 232 for
external interfacing
Environmental conditions
According to military standards,
details on request
Dimensions
Transmit-, receive and control unit
SEB 34: 451 x 505 x 330 mm (with -
out shock mounts) approx. 36 kg
Power supply
Mains
115 V AC or 230 V AC 50 / 60 Hz
115 AC or 230 V AC 50 / 60 or 160
Anti-condensation heating
Power consumption
Mains
Anti-condensation heating
up to 330 V DC
max. 650 VA (at 320 W transmitting
power, CW) max. 150 VA (receiving
mode)
approx. 30 W
Examples of displayed digital and analogue communication
L-3 Communications ELAC Nautik GmbH | Neufeldtstrasse 10 | 24118 Kiel | Germany | Tel. +49 (0)431-883 0 | Fax +49 (0)431-883 496
elac.marketing@L-3com.com | www.elac-nautik.de | Design changes and errors reserved. V1/2010
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