EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine – Forward Looking Sonar

The EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine “Black Box” system enables any chartplotter, multifunction display, or PC with a video input to become a fully functional 2D colour Forward Looking Sonar (FLS).

EchoPilot’s patented real-time Forward Looking Sonar uses an electronically controlled array to scan the seabed from straight ahead through 90° to straight down, like an underwater radar, the whole screen updates continuously in real-time. If the boat turns towards an obstruction or bank this will appear immediately on the screen, and disappear when the boat turns towards safer waters, unlike traditional steered transmit phased array systems that can take a considerable time to update a full 90° sector.

The EchoPilot FLS Platinum’s data can be displayed in multiple locations if required by ‘daisy-chaining’ additional EchoPilot Video Interface Boxes to run 2 displays at various locations, each with its own keypad.

Installation is simple with a single, retractable transducer and a short cable leading to a transmitter box. The proximity of the transmitter box enhances performance and reduces sonar noise. A simple 12m Ethernet Type cable takes the display signal to a ‘Video Box’ with a remote keypad, (cable length can be extended to 100m if required). The remote keypad operates the sonar part of the display without the need to use the chart plotter or radar controls of the display. Composite Video and S-Video output are provided, along with all cables needed to attach to most video displays, marine or domestic.

The FLS Platinum comes with a Bronze Skin Fitting as standard. Additional skin fitting options are available for any type of boat and hull construction including a steel or aluminium.