More Fish Less Time Piscatus 3D delivers a real time 3D view of the ocean floor anywhere in the world, helping you to make the best decisions to catch more fish faster.
PISCATUS 3D OVERVIEW Piscatus 3D is a comprehensive three-dimensional (3D) fishing tool that displays in superior detail, exactly what is happening underwater in real-time as you fish. With an interface designed by fishermen for ease of use, you can view and explore underwater fishing grounds as never before. Piscatus 3D shows your boat, the seabed, surrounding land, your fishing gear as well as ARPA targets. Built on a stable and reliable technology platform, Piscatus 3D automatically saves your data as you fish. PISCATUS 3D products There are two Piscatus 3D products designed to suit for your fishing operations: Piscatus 3D PRO commercial fishing Piscatus 3D PRO is the premium product. Full of advanced features and functionality, it is suitable for commercial fishing operations and would also suit any fishermen who have the need for a fully featured seabed mapping system. Piscatus 3D SELECT commercial fishing RECREATIONal fishing Piscatus 3D SELECT maintains in its core the advanced mapping capability of the Piscatus BathymetryNow TM mapping engine and gives fishermen the flexibility to select additional functionality (to suit their fishing operation) by purchasing a variety of Piscatus 3D add-on modules. Latitude 54 29.151 N Longitude 165 53.613 W PISCATUS 3D MODES To perfectly match your fishing operations Piscatus 3D was designed in two modes: inshore The Inshore Mode produces the highest detail of the seafloor because of its finer data resolution and depth accuracy. For most vessels the Inshore Mode is the correct choice as it can give higher detail in shallow water and allows the user to view smaller areas. Although designed to be used in less than 1000 metres it is able to store and display data down to 3200 metres. Piscatus 3D SELECT comes by default in the Inshore Mode. deepsea Designed for the big boys of the sea, the Deepsea Mode is a more efficient system by storing less data it is able to maintain bigger map sizes in deeper water without reducing ocean floor detail. The Deepsea Mode is recommended for vessels that work almost constantly over 1000 metres or requiring 3D maps larger than 20Nm. Piscatus 3D PRO is equipped with both Inshore and Deepsea Modes. Piscatus 3D will increase your efficiency and reduce your costs
FEATURES & ADD-on MODULES Piscatus 3D PRO is designed for sophisticated commercial fishing operations and is equipped with all available advanced features and modules described in this brochure. Piscatus 3D SELECT, in its core version, is a fully functional 3D mapping system and comes with a range of pre-set and unadjustable settings: 1 camera views/boat and seabed perspective (follow-boat camera only) 1 map size (2Nm only) 1 contour line frequency (2 metres) 1 colour pallet 1 vertical exaggeration setting 1 marker type in 1 colour 1 trackline colour option Standard Definition Display This simple default arrangement will suit some type of fishing activities but advanced Piscatus 3D SELECT users may wish to add functionality to their system by selecting one or more of the below described modules: Customisation Module The Customisation Module allows you to view your fishing grounds as though you are flying above the boat or following behind the trawl. This feature offers multiple camera views to visualise what you want to see, the way you want to see it. This module will also enable the following personal settings and display adjustments: 5 camera views/boat and seabed perspectives 6 map sizes 14 contour line settings unlimited colour pallet creation unlimited vertical exaggeration 5 marker types in 5 colours 5 trackline colour options Whether you are trawling, netting, lining or potting, Piscatus 3D unique viewing angles, marks and lines enable you to easily and accurately track your vessel s course over the fishing grounds and to mark the location of your long-lines, nets and pots in 3D. Trawl net display module The Trawl Net Diplay Module provides your net s position in real-time using true scale net models (select from bottom trawl, mid-water or twin-rig). Enter wire and sweep lengths, set your starboard or port offset and Piscatus 3D will display the position of your trawl gear in relation to the seabed. Alternatively you can input these data directly from existing net monitoring systems such as Furuno CN22, Simrad ITI or Pacha. The Trawl Net Display module allows you to view upcoming subsurface obstacles before they become a problem. Even drive your net onto the fish! Skippers report a reduction of fuel costs by 30% through using Piscatus 3D
seabed classification module Piscatus 3D can integrate with the world s most popular seabed discrimination devices, including RoxAnn GD, SeaScan and the JRC JFC130. With these devices and Piscatus 3D you can map hardness and roughness of the seabed and view in 3D areas of mud, sand, rock, weed and many other seafloor classifications. High definition module The Standard Definition 512x512 display of Piscatus 3D SELECT is suitable for most fishing applications but some commercial users will definitely benefit from viewing the 3D seabed image in High Definition. The High Definition Module generates 1080x1080 display resolution and smaller details of the seabed become clearly visible. The higher the definition of the 3D image the more accurately you can place your fishing gear and target specific area. Data-Safe module Do you have a secret fishing spot? Is protection of your data and intellectual property important to you? The Data-safe module adds extra level of security and allows you to protect your database from unauthorised access. The Data-safe Module also enables compatibility with Piscatus 3D Fleet Manager system which allows you to merge and share data from fishing grounds across an entire fleet. DEEPSEA Mode module Piscatus 3D SELECT comes by default in Inshore Mode suitable for fishing in up to 1000 meters of water. Users who occasionally or permanently fish in depths exceeding 1000 meters have the opportunity to purchase the DeepSea Mode Module, which would allow them to switch between Inshore and DeepSea modes and store data in two separate depth-specific databases. Global Bathymetry and Land data Piscatus 3D PRO comes with a built in bathymetry dataset that covers the planet. This one nautical mile grid dataset is a very useful tool when fishing new areas as missing contours are predicted, so you are always working with a continuous seabed environment. Once you start to collect real data, this built in dataset is quickly enhanced. Piscatus 3D automatically filters erroneous data and any surviving glitches can be quickly identified and deleted manually. Piscatus 3D will help you to find new fishing grounds and target specific species
PRODUCT INTEGRATION Flexible Plotter Interface Piscatus 3D can be used as a stand-alone mapping application or with an existing plotter using the built-in flexible plotter interface. This interface allows key features to be shared between your plotter and Piscatus 3D using dual screens or split-screen options. Piscatus 3D currently integrates with C-Plot Pro and SeaPlot Pro commercial plotter systems. C-PLOT Pro Sharing key features between Piscatus 3D and your C-Plot Pro plotter has never been easier. Displayed together either on split-screen formation or dual screens, with the click of a button you will see your marks, tow lines and gear position in 3D. Used by thousands of skippers around the world, C-Plot Pro for Windows is a reliable and user-friendly computer based chart display/plotting system, designed and manufactured by TMQ Electronics, Australia. SeaPlot Pro Integration between Piscatus 3D and SeaPlot Pro allows the sharing and display of the following key features: map location, ghost cursor, lines, marks, bathymetry contours and net position. Recognised worldwide as a leading PC based plotting application, SeaPlot Pro has been developed by SeaPlot International, New Zealand with input from some of the world s most experienced and skilled fishing skippers. Roxann Piscatus 3D seamlessly integrates with the SonaVision s product RoxAnn GD. RoxAnn GD uses a patented technique to extract data on bottom roughness and hardness from the first and second echosounder returns from the seabed. When integrated with Piscatus 3D, RoxAnn data are displayed like never before in a detailed 3D format for accurate and easy interpretation. See in stunning 3D the roughness and hardness of your fishing grounds to help with fish location. Simrad ITI Simrad ITI allows you to monitor the exact position of the gear and what is happening in and around the trawl, providing crucial information for effective, profitable and responsible fishing. When integrated with Piscatus 3D, the telemetry collected from your ITI system is used to display your net position in 3D providing a view of your fishing gear like you have never seen before. Piscatus 3D will allow you to place your fishing gear accurately
PISCATUS 3D TEstimonials revolutionary This software has revolutionised the way we fish. We see more detail than ever before and can now fish areas that we didn t know we could. We truly do catch more fish in less time. Gary Hanson - Skipper - FV Golden Dawn - Trident Seafoods Corp. Seattle, USA IMpressive The combination of Piscatus 3D with Roxann is the best equipment made for fishermen since the echosounder. The 3D graphics are the most impressive that I have ever seen on a fishing vessel. Skipper - 51M Long Liner Norway accurate The best features of Piscatus 3D include the ability to zoom and rotate/pan view of accurately mapped bottom features. We find this most useful when identifying sometimes subtle structure in otherwise featureless areas that hold fish and baitfish. I would recommend Piscatus 3D to any keen sport fisherman or charter boat owner. Gregg Mariuz - Skipper - Profishient Charters LLC Lake Michigan, USA SOLID Investment The detail in Piscatus 3D has helped us identify fishing grounds that we would never have fished before. A solid investment for any skipper looking to catch more fish. Peter Connolly - Skipper - FV Rehua - Sealord Group Ltd Nelson, New Zealand EfficienT This is the best equipment we have onboard and we earned back the cost of it in a few months. The combination of Piscatus 3D and RoxAnn helps us place our nets more accurately and efficiently. Skipper - 10M Net Boat Norway Piscatus 3D is a reliable, comprehensive and cost-effective fishing tool used by hundreds of fishermen around the world
FREE PISCATUS 3D DEMO You have the opportunity to see the Piscatus 3D software in action. Simply download a DEMO installation from our website and learn how easy it is to use this software and why Piscatus 3D is regarded as an essential fishing tool by commercial fisherman worldwide. You will watch in amazement as our built-in bathymetry simulator creates detailed 3D seabed maps before your eyes. This DEMO installation is for office and land-based presentation purposes only. DEMO FEATURES Real-time mapping simulation Trawl position simulation Personal settings simulation FREE PISCATUS 3D trial If you would like to test Piscatus 3D system on your vessel at sea there is a free fully functional 60-day TRIAL of Piscatus 3D software which could be requested from your local dealer or directly from Seabed Mapping International Limited via the Piscatus 3D website www.piscatus.co.nz. With Piscatus 3D onboard your vessel you will be able to see 3D high level detail of the seabed like never before. Piscatus 3D will show you your fishing grounds from several camera angles and viewing perspectives and therefore help you to place your fishing gear with more accuracy and efficiency. Ask your local dealer how you can learn more about Piscatus 3D and how it can give you an advantage over your competition. TRIAL FEATURES Fully functional Piscatus 3D system Downloadable installation Full technical support full personal customisation 60 days of mapping and fishing Experience proves that Piscatus 3D will put more fish in your hold, faster and more efficiently than ever before George Clement, Managing Director, Seabed Mapping International Ltd., Fisheries Management Scientist, Marine Biologist, Inshore Skipper
Improve your fishing experience and results with Piscatus3D Technical Data Piscatus 3D will take information directly from a Furuno CN22/24, Scanmar Depth Sensor, Simrad ITI, NetView 3D, most sounders and any GPS. Compatible with hardness/roughness output of JRC JFC130, SeaScan or the recommended RoxAnn GD system. Version 5.1 Supports C-Plot Pro Version 8 and higher SeaPlot Pro Version 1.05 B7 and higher MINIMUM COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Intel i5 processor RAM: 4 GB HDD: 100 GB Video/Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce x30 OS: Windows XP, Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) Screen Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Contact Information Seabed Mapping International Limited PO Box 1460, Nelson 7010 New Zealand P +64 (0)3 545 7020 E info@piscatus.co.nz W www.piscatus.co.nz ED07