Chasing PING 360 Scanning Sonar

Chasing PING 360 Sonar Kit | Multifunctional in Low-Visibility Water

The Chasing PING 360 Sonar Kit is a mechanical scanning sonar designed for navigation and imaging in low-visibility water conditions. Compatible with the Chasing M2 Pro and M2 Pro Max ROVs, the Chasing PING 360 Sonar is capable of scanning surroundings, navigating underwater environments, avoiding obstacles, and locating targets — making it widely applicable across inspection, search and rescue, and industrial operations regardless of water visibility.

Chasing PING 360 Sonar Key Features

360° Scanning in Low-Visibility Water

The PING 360 Sonar Kit performs a full 360° scan of its surroundings, providing a top-down view of the underwater environment and producing detailed acoustic images of underwater objects. The scanning range runs from 0.75 m (2.5 ft) to 50 m (165 ft) with a resolution of 0.08% of range — delivering clear situational awareness even where cameras fail due to turbidity or darkness.

Four Key Capabilities

• Obstacle Avoiding: Detect and navigate around underwater obstacles in real time
• Target Location: Locate and track targets in murky or zero-visibility water
• Navigation: Provide reliable orientation and positioning for the ROV regardless of water conditions
• Inspection: Generate detailed acoustic imagery of underwater structures, pipelines, and assets

300 m Depth Rating

With a depth rating of 300 m (984 ft), the Chasing PING 360 Sonar is suitable for both shallow surveys and deeper offshore and industrial operations — extending the operational range of your Chasing ROV significantly.

Open-Source Software — Widely Customizable

The PING 360 Sonar Kit connects to the open-source Ping-Viewer application for control and data display. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, Ping-Viewer can be customized to suit specific application needs — making it a cost-effective and flexible solution for professional underwater imaging and data collection.

Technical Specifications

• Scanning Range: 0.75 m to 50 m (2.5 ft to 165 ft)
• Depth Rating: 300 m (984 ft)
• Resolution: 0.08% of range
• Beam Width (Horizontal): 2°
• Scanned Sector: Variable up to 360°
• Scan Speed at 2 m: ~9 seconds per 360°
• Communication: USB (default), RS-485, Ethernet
• Software: Open-source Ping-Viewer (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Compatible ROVs: Chasing M2 Pro, M2 Pro Max