Simrad CP60 Current Profiler
The Simrad CP60 is a cost-effective current indicator system. It is based on similar hardware components as the Simrad ES80 wideband echo sounder but uses a dedicated transducer.
The Simrad CP60 can measure up to five individual layers of water current. The transducer operates on 200 kHz. This frequency offers a range that is deep enough for most purse seines. The measurements provided are the speed of the water current and geographical or relative direction. The CP60 also provides a backscatter display for each channel.
The CP60 can export the measured water current data to other systems on your vessel. Providing this information to a Simrad sonar is specifically useful. However, the CP60 uses a standard NMEA datagram, which means that any system on your vessel can benefit from the data.
Besides the water current measurements, the CP60 offers a built-in single-beam echo sounder. The beam opening on this transducer element is 27 degrees. This beam opening angle makes it ideal for fish detection higher up in the water column.
The CP60 uses the CP200-5C transducer. For maximum measurement accuracy, we strongly recommend connecting a motion reference unit (MRU) to the CP60. If a motion reference unit is unavailable, use a motion sensor to measure roll and pitch. Use a global positioning system (GPS) as a minimum solution.
To obtain precision data that are both detailed and correct, it is necessary to align the transducer and measure its location and offset relative to the vessel’s coordinate system. You must calibrate the CP60 system with the CP200-5C transducer before you use it.
(A) Display
(B) Computer
(C) Ethernet cable
(D) Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)
(E) CP200-5C transducer
A display is a required part of the Simrad CP60 system. For best readability, you must protect the display from glare and have the correct height and angle. The display is not a standard part of the CP60 delivery. This is a commercial item that you can purchase locally.
The Processor Unit is the computer that controls the CP60 system. The Processor Unit is not a standard part of the CP60 delivery. Upon request, we can provide a suitable computer for the CP60 system.
A high-quality Ethernet cable connects the Processor Unit to the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT).
The Wideband Transceiver (WBT) is designed for applications where performance is the top priority. The WBT has four 500 W channels that can work independently. All four channels are in use with the CP60 system and the CP200-5C transducer.
The Simrad CP200-5C is a specialized transducer designed for water velocity measurements and fish finding. The Simrad CP200-5C transducer housing contains three separate transducers set up to measure water velocity and one single-beam transducer for traditional fish-finding. Due to its high operating frequency, the CP200-5C provides accurate measurements and detailed echograms.
