OHMEX Ltd - Manufacturer of portable hydrographic survey equipment, AIS Tide/Weather systems for Port VTS users and high quality bespoke application software

HydroLite XT

SonarMite BT + Trimble GeoExplorer XT

The HydroLite system represents the ultimate in portable hydrographic surveying equipment, based around the integration of the Trimble ‘GeoExplorer XT’ sub-meter handheld GPS with the Ohmex ‘SonarMite’ portable DSP echo sounder the system further extends the boundaries of shallow water hydrographic surveying equipment. The release of the HydroLite marks a further milestone in the introduction of equipment designed around the WinSTRUMENT concept using the latest portable computers integrated with new measurement technologies.

HydroLite XT Main Features

	Bluetooth technology integrated with GeoExplorer XT GPS
	Proven 'Smart' depth transducer design with QA output
	Optional 6 axis Heave, Pitch and Roll measurement
	Internal rechargeable battery for all day use in the field
	Easily integrated with other modern software packages
	Full function Windows PocketPC applications

Trimble® GeoXT handheld, from the GeoExplorer® series, combines submeter GPS with Microsoft® Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs in one rugged unit, plus there's integrated Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The GeoXT runs multiple applications, connects to the Internet, and has a familiar user interface.

In the field, the high-performance GPS receiver gives you the best accuracy possible. For reliable navigation back to assets, use real-time corrections from the integrated WAAS/EGNOS receiver or an external source. It all adds up to a compact and versatile tool that's built for extreme conditions and long working days.

	Microsoft Windows Mobile Pocket PC2003
	Submeter GPS receiver with EVEREST technology
	Rugged design: water, shock and dustproof
	All day rechargable internal battery
	Advanced TFT outdoor color touch screen
	Integrated Bluetooth for wireless connectivity

The use of Bluetooth wireless technology enables the SonarMite instrument to be waterproof and used in a hostile environment while the more sensitive computer features can be located in a more user friendly environment up to 50m away from the instrument.

The SonarMite instrument uses the same 'Smart' integrated transducer technology used in the SonarLite system, in addition to highly reliable bottom tracking algorithms using DSP techniques the system also outputs a quality value associated with every depth measurement made.