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ROV Tech Notes

New ROV System from VideoRay

The new Voyager ROV system from VideoRay – which was scheduled to debut September 30, 2015 – aims to bridge the gap between economy and professional systems

As a member of the VideoRay’s economy series, the Voyager control panel. Weighing 34kg, the portable and lightweight is designed to bridge the power gap between the economy and Voyager ROV system relies on a standard power source (100- professional ROV lines, while retaining simplicity, portability 240 VAC). The Voyager ROV system includes the submers- and affordability, the manufacturer said. The Voyager is depth ible, the control panel and 40m of professional performance rated to 76m and designed for basic underwater visual opera- tether. The Voyager also features a high resolution, 160° verti- tions in a low current environment. According to VideoRay, cal tilt color camera, water depth readout, auto depth feature, the Voyager features all the capabilities of its Explorer ROV, compass heading readout and run time meter. The control with the added power of enhanced horizontal and vertical panel has a 7-in. color LCD display and control knobs for the thrusters which increase the submersible’s maximum speed horizontal and vertical thrust, as well as the variable intensity to 2.9 knots. And like the Explorer, the Voyager provides a halogen lights.

live video feed from a submerged robotic camera to a topside www.videoray.com

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