FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (headquartered in Nishinomiya, Japan), introduces its brand new high-performance FISH SPECIES AND BIOMASS SOUNDER, Model FSS-3BB that comes with the IDENTI-FISH™ function, a technology newly patented by Furuno, which allows you to identify/distinguish swim bladder and swim bladder-less fish. It also incorporates a built-in 3 kW dual-channel TruEcho CHIRP™ fish finder, which provides the highest level of detail.
FISH SPECIES AND BIOMASS SOUNDER Model FSS-3BB
It is based on a revolutionary analysis method combining high and low frequency echoes that the IDENTI-FISH™ function is capable of highlighting the difference between the two main types of fish, swim bladder and swim bladder-less fish.
This function consists of an echo display and a histogram mode respectively called the IDENTI-FISH™ echo display and the IDENTI-FISH™ histogram. Thanks to 2 preset model curves available with the IDENTI-FISH™ histogram mode, it is possible to determine the species of fish with a very high degree of probability by comparing the curve of the detected object with those of the model data.
Image of model curves
(on the right, the echo curve of detected fish indicates a Herring with a 98% probability)
There are two reference models: Atlantic mackerel (Swim bladder-less fish) and herring (Swim bladder fish) which have divergent echo curves due to their major anatomical difference.
Highlights
- 3 kW TruEcho CHIRP™ Fish Finder
- New IDENTI-FISH™ function consisting of an echo display and a graphic histogram
- Simultaneous transmission
- Overlay of depth line by connecting net sensor
- Screenshots and echo data can be recorded and played back
- Easy and quick operation with InstantAccess bar™
- Support for dual monitor configuration
- Constant and stable display of echoes with the heave offset function*
- Output of geographical location of school of fish to connected navigational equipment
- Separate processor unit and transceiver for installation in large size ships
*Connection to a Satellite Compass™ required
Dual monitor configuration
(On the left : echo image of high and low frequencies, on the right : The IDENTI-FISH™ function showing echoes likely to be those of Atlantic Mackerels)
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