SYSTEM SET UP & COMPONENTS
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About Dredgemaster
Dredgemaster is a wireless monitoring system for dredges. Small, robust sensors are installed on the dredges. Vital dredge angle and warp length information is transmitted to the vessel:
Pitch Angle:
This is the forward and backward tilt of the dredge. If the pitch angle is incorrect, the dredge does not dig into the bottom correctly. Pitch angle indicates if the bag is full. This feature alone can cut tow times in half.
Heel Angle:
This is the side tilt of the dredge. See instantly if the dredge begins to roll over.
The Notus Difference
Notus sensors boast an active, two-way communication system, not offered by other gear monitoring systems. Instead of relying on traditional one-way pingers, Notus systems ‘talk’ to each other via proven two-way protocols. Using this reliable technology, Notus is the ONLY system capable of delivering warp lengths, giving a true view of the gear.
Variable data rates:
5, 10, 20 and 60 second intervals
Notus is the only system to offer true, omnidirectional pattern beams in all our gear monitoring sensors. This is critical when dredging in less than ideal conditions when information is needed most.
With Notus Activ-Omni Intelligence, achieve optimal performance, for superior results.
Notus Sensors
Pictured: Pitch Angle
Pitch Angle
This is the forward and backward lean of the dredge.
If the pitch angle is incorrect the dredge does not dig into the bottom correctly
Pitch angle indicates if the bag is full. This feature alone can cut tow times in half.
Warp Lengths
Starboard and Port Warp Lengths
Indicate the exact amount of warp let out on each dredge.
Allows for precise length of wire.
For example: easily set out 317 fathoms of warp to get a precise pitch angle on the dredges.
Pictured: Heel Angle
Heel Angle
This is the side tilt of the dredge.
See instantly if the dredge begins to roll over
Know if the dredge is in a bank or a valley
Dredgemaster Triple Dredge
Pictured: Triple Dredge