The VideoRay Deep Blue is ideally suited for deep missions. It includes the submersible, integrated control box, 335 m (1,100 ft) of tether, manual, two watertight, rolling Pelican cases, and tool kit. The Deep Blue is depth rated to 305 m (1000 ft). Standard features that go beyond those offered on the Pro III include the Professional Performance Package (for superior operation) and SeaSprite Scanning Sonar. Like the Pro II, the Deep Blue is also PC computer control enabled, allowing operators to control the Deep Blue using wireless game controllers. The Pro III can even be controlled by software applications or remotely via a network.
The Deep Blue can accommodate instrumentation and tools such as: scanning imaging sonar for low visibility environments; manipulator for object retrieval or intervention; positioning system for exhaustive area searches; water quality sensor, metal thickness gauge, and more. The Tether Deployment System (TDS) is included for quick coiling and recoiling of the tether.
Standard features of VideoRay Deep Blue
Fits in three included Pelican cases, easily transported by one person and checked as airline baggage
Total System Weight less than 75 kg (165 lbs)
The Deep Blue includes the following features of the VideoRay Pro III
PC control is enabled
High thrust 60 mm props and thruster guards for increased performance
Joystick controls horizontal movement plus Depth, Camera Tilt, Focus or Lights, allowing one hand control
Automatic depth control, rate of increase/decrease controllable from surface
Depth Gauge, Heading, and Cumulative Hour Meter, reading on LCD display on Control Box
Two 20 Watt High Efficiency Halogen lights, controlled from surface
570 line high resolution, 0.3 lux color camera with wide angle lens
Front camera features 160 degrees of tilt, wide focus range, both controlled from surface
430 line 0.1 Lux Rear Facing Camera (B&W) with Integrated Ultra High Intensity LED light array
5 inch LCD color display monitor
Composite Video Out works with wide variety of video display and recording devices (not included)
Microphone for real-time audio annotation of video recording
User option to superimpose Depth, Time, Date, and Heading information on video
Accessory Connector allows simple connection of various instruments, sonar systems, tools and cameras
Integrated Control Box has room for a variety of optional user-supplied recording devices, such as camcorders
Integrated Control Box allows optional integrated, onboard viewing screen
Owners Manual, Spare Parts, and Basic Tool Kit included
Submersible Power Consumption less than 300 Watts of 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Power
Maximum voltage in tether is 48VDC
Optional upgrade to 15 inch Samsung or Flatron PIP computer monitor
Plus these enhancements:
305 m (1000 ft) of Negatively Buoyant Tether
30 m (100 ft) of Neutrally Buoyant Tether
Tether Deployment System (TDS) with capacity of 335 m (1,100 ft) is included at no extra charge
Depth Rated to 305 m (1000 ft)
Professional Performance Package
SeaSprite Scanning Sonar
VideoRay Accessories
Deluxe NTSC and PAL Compatible Flatron monitor
Basic 15-inch video screen for Integrated Control Box (NTSC only)
SeaSprite Scanning Sonar
Mini Microphone for Audio Annotation of Video
Lighted Auxiliary Zoom Inspection Camera (LAZIC)
Tether Deployment System (TDS) reel in integrated Pelican 1620 case. Also available for VideoRay 2002.
Thickness Gauge from Cygnus Instruments
Proven inside the USS Arizona
Imagenex 851 Scanning Sonar System
Desert Star Pilot Short Baseline Acoustic Navigation System
Professional Performance Package
250-foot extension tether and an increase in depth rating to 500 feet
Various tether lengths (combinations of neutral, extension tether, or both) to a total of up to 1000 feet
