Designed to operate in harsh and noisy environments the Gemini 1200ikd multibeam sonar operates at two acoustic frequencies, 720 kHz for long range target detection, and 1200 kHz for enhanced high-resolution imaging. The frequency can be set to automatically switch between 720 kHz and 1200 kHz at a specific range or changed manually. The sonar maintains a wide 120° horizontal field of view when operating at both acoustic frequencies.

The sonar actively attenuates waterborne electrical noise generated by other subsea equipment, including thrusters, to avoid the detrimental impact of such noise on the sonar image. An integrated speed-of-sound sensor ensures that targets are displayed to a high degree of positional accuracy. CHIRP processing provides improved target separation over longer ranges.

The 1200ikd is fully compatible with Tritech’s software package, Genesis, which improves user interaction and allows for control of multiple Tritech products from within one software package.

To allow the 1200ikd to share bandwidth with other sensors on a shared network connection, the data bandwidth required by the sonar can be limited by capping the ping rate, reducing resolution, or enabling data compression.