Simrad ES80

Split-beam multi-frequency fish-finding echo sounder

The Simrad ES80 is the fifth generation professional split-beam fish finder for the world wide fishing community. With the latest computer and signal processing innovations, this sophisticated and intuitive echo sounder operates at frequencies ranging from 10 to 500 kHz. Coupled with a suitable transducer, the ES80 can perform frequency sweeps ('chirps') across a range to capture detailed underwater information.

System description

The Simrad ES80 is the most modern “high-end” split beam echo sounder in the professional fishery market.

Based on more than 60 years of research and development in close collaboration with fishermen and leading marine scientists, this wideband echo sounder system has succeeded the famous ES60 and ES70 systems. Simrad has manufactured fish finders for over 65 years, and we have more than 25 years of experience with split-beam technology.

Our first split-beam fish finder, operating on 38 kHz, came on the market in 1984. A 70 kHz system quickly followed it. Today, we can offer a wide range of operational frequencies from 18 kHz, used for detecting deep water species, up to 333 kHz, used for finding and measuring plankton. The Simrad ES80 is the fifth-generation professional split beam fish finder for the worldwide fishing community. We have designed it to satisfy the increasing need of our demanding customers: "Top performance at any depth and easy to operate”. The latest innovations in computer and signal processing techniques are used to create a sophisticated but also intuitive echo sounder.

The Simrad ES80 is a wideband echo sounder. It can operate with operational frequencies ranging from 10 to 500 kHz. With a suitable transducer, the ES80 can use frequency sweeps ("chirps") across a range of frequencies. This functionality gives you an increased resolution on the longer ranges. Initially designed for our scientific sounders, the ES80 can also offer the "target response" (TS) curve. This function makes it easier to determine which species you are looking at.

Screen capture example

This screen capture shows the Simrad ES80 set up for a close inspection of fish close to the bottom. A small school is placed in the Zoom window.

Aegean Electronics, Greece, kindly provided the capture.

Simrad support and sales

Kongsberg Discovery owns the Simrad brand name, which is your assurance of quality. All Simrad products are backed by Kongsberg Discovery's extensive worldwide support and training. On the Support pages, we have provided the relevant Simrad contact information for professional fish-finding systems for direct assistance.

Simrad provides a global sales organization for product information, software updates, and purchases.

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System diagram

The Simrad ES80 uses the same physical units as the Simrad EQ50 echo sounder and the Simrad CP60 current indicator. This modularised system makes for a straight-forward installation. You can also expand your ES80 system by adding extra transceivers and transducers.

(A) Display (the second display is optional)
(B) Operating panel (optional)
(C) Computer
(D) Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)
(E) Transducers (typically split-beam, but single-beam units can also be used)
(F) Ethernet switch (only required if you have more than one transceiver)

Key features

  • Split-beam operation
  • FM (linear) and CW pulse forms
  • Wideband frequency sweep ("chirp"), in combination with advanced signal processing, gives an excellent echo quality.
  • Large dynamic range
  • Low self-noise
  • High ping rate
  • Simultaneous transmission of all frequencies
  • Define and save your own user settings
  • Easy operation with an intuitive user interface
  • Clear and easily comprehensive echo data
  • Several transceivers can run simultaneously.

Current software version

We recommend always upgrading your Simrad ES80 system with the latest software version.

Contact your local dealer for an upgrade. They can provide the software update and relevant licenses and will install the software for you. Your dealer can also advise on using and maintaining your echo sounder system.

The software is valid for the following products:

  • Simrad CP60
  • Simrad ES80
  • Simrad EQ50

The software license controls which product you have. The product name on the top bar changes accordingly.

The echo sounder system will only provide full functionality if a valid software license has been obtained and installed on your computer. A dedicated form has been provided to apply for such a license. You can use this form if you are one of our registered dealers or distributors.

Latest software version

24.3

Downloads

End-user documentation

Software release note

Context-sensitive online help

Interactive reference manuals

Interactive installation manuals

Software license form

Approved anti-fouling paints for sonars and echo sounders

Download/open Simrad's product catalogue

Stay in touch with Simrad for product information and software updates

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