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Our product range consists of the following :-

Marine Magnetometers
 
The MX500 Digital magnetometer is a low cost marine proton magnetometer designed specifically for locating small ferrous targets in water up to 70 meters deep. It is ideal for locating anchors, pipelines, mooring chain, cannon etc. Larger objects like steel shipwrecks can also be detected but at a much greater range.  A completely new design, the MX500 Digital magnetometer was extensively sea trialed for 12 months before product release. The new design uses the latest ultra low power microprocessor to create an active tow-fish with all the magnetometer electronics built into the fish. A depth sensor is fitted as standard so the depth of the tow-fish can be transmitted along with each magnetic field measurement. The complete magnetometer consists of a tow-fish, which can be supplied with various lengths of cable, a control unit to interface the tow-fish to a PC and a software application called MXSurvey II to display the data. The software application MXSurvey II is in fact a complete survey package which displays graphically the boat's position, tow-fish depth, seabed depth, and magnetic deviation all on one screen. All data is logged to memory and can be viewed later for analysis.
 
There is now a dual tow-fish version of the  MX500 Digital magnetometer which runs two tow-fish simultaneously. When towed on booms out of the side of the boat, the detection swathe is greatly increased thereby reducing survey time. The output from each tow-fish can be displayed separately, or the two tow-fish can be configured as a gradiometer.

Introduced in 2012 is a professional version of the MX500 Digital magnetometer which outputs data in a format compatible with industry standard third party survey software.

For more information click on the Magnetometers button on the left.

 

Diver's Underwater Metal Detector
 

To complement our magnetometer range we have developed a handheld diver's metal detector, called the Micro-Pulse. This compact detector with its folding head is easily carried on every dive and is small enough to allow it to  be  stowed away when the diver needs both hands free.  Pulse Induction technology is at the heart of the Micro-Pulse and this makes it very sensitive for locating both ferrous and non ferrous objects. 

The Micro-Pulse uses the same ultra low power microprocessor that is used in our MX500 Digital magnetometer and this has  enabled us to pack all the electronics and rechargeable batteries into the handle of the detector. Precision engineered from aluminium with O-ring seals, the handle of the Micro-Pulse is anodized for maximum corrosion resistance. There are two versions of the Micro-Pulse, the first uses our unique vibrating handle to indicate the presence of metal directly below the search head, while the second uses the more traditional audio signal through an earpiece.  Ideal for commercial divers operating in low visibility, the Micro-Pulse  is a very practical solution for a handheld  underwater metal detector. 

For more information click on the Metal Detector button on the left.

 

Accessories
 

We offer a range of accessories designed by us to solve common problems encountered when conducting a magnetic survey. Our unique design of cable drum is ideal for handling the longer tow-fish cable lengths up to 150 metres. This low cost drum allows just the right amount of cable to be paid out for a survey while the rest remains on the drum.

We offer a robust travel case (Pelican) that provides a protective  packaging for the magnetometer during transportation.

 

 

 

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Last modified: September 06, 2012