New for users of data from Simrad echosounders

Note: Simrad is a subsidiary of Kongsberg. See also New for users of Kongsberg echosounders

This page summarizes the new features, improvements and other changes that have been implemented in Echoview 5.3 which specifically affect the use of data from Simrad echosounders.

Simrad Ex60 multiplexed data - transducer and channel limits

Echoview support for Simrad Ex60 multiplexed data is extended to 32 transducers and 128 channels.

Simrad SH90 data format

New support for the Simrad SH90 .raw data file format. Echoview supports H-mode and V-mode beamformed variables as well as Vessel logs, Heading data and position GPS data.

Simrad SX90 data format

New support for the Simrad SX90 .raw data file format. Echoview supports H-mode and V-mode beamformed variables as well as Vessel logs, Heading data and position GPS data.

Color scheme name change

The Simrad SP70 and SH80 color scheme is now known as the Simrad scanning color scheme.

See also: New features in Echoview 5.3 for a description of changes that may affect you but are not specific to data from Simrad echosounders.