EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine – Forward-Looking Sonar for Third-Party Displays

The EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine is a compact “black box” forward-looking sonar that instantly transforms any chartplotter, multifunction display, radar, or PC with a video input into a fully functional 2D Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS). This system provides a live, real-time view of the seabed ahead, offering an extra layer of safety for navigating unfamiliar harbors, tight anchorages, or poorly charted waters, especially at night.

Unlike traditional depth sounders or slower phased-array sonars, the FLS Platinum Engine uses an electronically controlled sonar array that continuously scans a full 90° vertical arc (from directly ahead to straight down) updating the entire screen every second or two. If your vessel turns toward an obstacle or bank, the sonar image reacts instantly, providing immediate visual feedback.

With a simple installation requiring only a single transducer and compact transmitter box, this system is ideal for skippers seeking fast, accurate seabed imaging with minimal wiring. Its composite and S-video video outputs allow integration with most marine or domestic video screens.

The system also supports multiple display locations via optional repeater units, each with its own keypad, allowing simultaneous operation at different stations on board. 

Explore our categories below to find compatible Third-Party displays from Furuno, Nottrot, and Hatteland:

• Marine Monitors (Hatteland and Nottrot)
• Multifunctional Displays (Furuno)

FEATURES

Wide 90° Vertical Scanning Coverage:

Covers a full 90° vertical arc, scanning from straight ahead to directly below—ideal for safe navigation in complex waters.

Real-Time Sonar Display:
Continuously updates the full sonar view, instantly showing changes in seabed conditions and obstacles.

Up to 200 m Forward Range & 100 m Depth Range:
High-performance sonar capability for long-range forward detection and deep seabed mapping.

Speed-Dependent Depth History:
Displays a 15-second history of the seabed astern, helping you visualize recent underwater terrain.

Forward Alarm:
Alerts you when shallow hazards are detected ahead, increasing safety in tricky areas.

Multiple Display Support:
Easily connect additional displays with dedicated repeaters—each station has independent control.

Composite Video & S-Video Output:
Compatible with a wide range of video-capable chartplotters, displays, and PCs.

NMEA 0183 Input & Output:
Integrates with GPS and log sensors to show speed, position, and waypoint data alongside sonar images.

Shallow Water Auto-Range Mode:
Automatically selects optimal range based on current depth for hassle-free operation.

Customizable Display Settings:
Adjust color modes, gain, filtering, and display options to match your preferences and conditions.

Simple, Modular Installation:
Compact transmitter box and retractable transducer make installation straightforward—even on smaller vessels.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Operational speed: up to 10 knots

• 2D forward-looking display

• Bottom mapping range: 10× water depth

• Maximum depth detection: 100 meters

• Maximum forward range: 200 meters

• Operating frequency: 200 kHz

• Power requirements: 12/24 V DC

• Display update rate: approximately 0.2 seconds (up to 5 updates per second in some modes)

• Video output: Composite Video and S-Video

• Display type: Third-party display required (not included)

• Current consumption:

  • Display: 300 mA to 700 mA (depending on brightness)

  • Transmitter box: 50 mA

• Built-in test and diagnostic tools

• Repeater display option available

• Forward alarm and shallow alarm settings

• NMEA 0183 Version 2.0 input/output (GPS, depth, speed, etc.)

AVAILABLE VARIANTS AND WHAT IS INCLUDED 

NOTE: Make sure you choose the desired variant on the top right selector before adding to cart. 

PLATINUM – Full Sonar System

Includes:

• 1 × Transmitter Box (Platinum)

• 1 × Platinum Keypad with fittings

• 1 × Video Box

• 1 × Pro Transducer

• 1 × Pro Skin Fitting Bronze

• Power Cable, S-Video Cable, Composite Video Cable

• 1 × Transducer Extension Cable (10 m)

• 1 × Data Cable (10 m)
  
  

PLATINUM VIDEO – Repeater Display Unit (Add-On)

Includes:

• 1 × Video Box

• 1 × Platinum Keypad with fittings

• 1 × Data Cable (10 m)

(Repeater unit for FLS Platinum Engine)

BROCHURES

• EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine Brochure
• EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine Instruction Manual
• EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine Proffesional Transducer Dimensions
• EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine Bronze Skin Fitting Dimensions
• EchoPilot FLS Platinum Engine Steel & Aluminum Skin Fitting Dimensions