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Trolex

Trolex Expands Slip Rings Range

Trolex Engineering introduced the TX4849 Slip Ring, suitable for a variety of applications including ROVs, winches and seismic survey- ing. The Weather Protected Slip Ring is a compact 316L stainless steel unit which has a cover diameter of only 72mm. The unit can house up to 16 rings, rated 12 Amps, 1000V per ring. In addition to electrical passes, the unit can also be combined with a ? ber optic rotary joint, both single and multimode options. The TX4849 has pre- cious metal plated rings for low loss signal and is available with up to an M25 tapped entry, or connectors as a cost option.

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Okeanus Upgrades Nortek ADCP

Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC has upgraded its Nortek Signa- ture55 ADCP System and purchased the software necessary for it to be able to be deployed from a vessel or stationary platforms while al- lowing the data to be read in real-time. Okeanus worked with Nortek, along with Automasjon og Data (A&D) who developed the DADAS software which allows the ADCP to read the pro? ling data in real- time.

www.okeanus.com www.nortek-as.com

Okeanus Trolex Engineering

Track Cables & Pipes

AUVs can now be prepared for cable and pipeline tracking missions using survey tool Smartrak from U.K. based Innova- tum Ltd. The Smartrak system deployed on the front of an AUV. The dark- colored Smartrak gradiometers can be seen mounted downwards on the white mounting frame. The sensors are ? tted with fairings to reduce drag through the water. The AUV is ? own close to the seabed during tasks. www.innovatum.co.uk

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