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SS260 Series Deep

Blue Vector

SIDUS Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of surveillance equipment, positioning devices and integrated systems, intro- duced its newest pan and tilt positioner – the SS260 Series Deep Blue Vector.

Able to withstand subsea, deep sea and hazardous areas, this electrically driven, high torque two-axis positioning device has a single turn resolution of 0.001° (precision of movement) and the re- peatability of position of .01° incorpo- rates superbly machined, extremely low backlash gears and a fi eld serviceable modular design.

This positioner series increases overall operational effi ciency, offers enhanced stability, accuracy and resolution. The advanced electronics allows for any re- mote settings via the data connection or internet and the modular design simpli- fi es routine maintenance requirements.

This device is designed for any applica- tion that demands large loads to be posi- tioned remotely (>150 lbs.) and contains internal software allowing for seamless integration with existing equipment.

SIDUS offers EPCi-Engineering, Pro- curement, Construction and installation support with the capability to interface/ integrate our systems with all of the ma- jor automation/PLC/SCADA systems. www.sidus-solutions.com

Hi-Traq Trencher

IHC Merwede introduced the four- tracked subsea trencher, specifi cally developed for shallow water operations and targeted towards cable burial in offshore wind farms. The Hi-Traq was presented at a special event at the Sta- dium of Light in Sunderland, which was attended by offshore wind industry pro- fessionals from the U.K., Europe and the

U.S. The new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) has been developed to be capable of tackling the full range of challenges typically faced in this application. High wave loadings and strong currents at the

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