Pro 4 Rov System VideoRay
The Pro 4 submersible builds on VideoRay’s industry dominance with more than twice the vertical thrust of the Pro 3, and 50% greater horizontal thrust. A depth rating of 305 meters (1000 feet) is standard. Improvements in the electronics allow for both greater total tether length (up to 600 meters,) and much better power transmission over longer tethers. Existing VideoRay tethers can be used with the Pro 4 – and different tether lengths can still be combined to meet different operational requirements. New sensors, including a 3D compass and MEMS gyro improve navigational capabilities. The primary video camera features ultra low light and Wide Dynamic Range imaging capability, with a wide range of user controllable parameters for demanding imaging situations. Coupled with the very high intensity LED lighting, the video and stills that can be captured are far clearer, particularly in difficult lighting conditions. A second camera can be rotated 270 degrees to provide lateral views as needed.
The topside control configuration replaces inflexible and limited switches and knobs with context-sensitive controls that go beyond simply controlling the submersible to controlling navigation, sonar, video and stills capture, and other sensors and accessories in addition to the submersible. This “systems approach” significantly reduces operator workload and distraction caused by separate systems for sonar, navigation, video capture, and vehicle control.
26 July 2011
