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ROV: Biggest Test Tank Opened by Saab Seaeye
Posted by jamesmc on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 11:47:18 GMT (133 reads) |
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  The largest indoor test facility ever before dedicated to the development of unmanned underwater vehicles has been opened by Saab Seaeye.
Located in Linköping, Sweden, the test tank will allow new underwater systems technology to be trialled and tested in a controlled environment rather than in a lake or at sea.
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ROV: ROV and Diver Operated Underwater Switch
Posted by ginamc on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 @ 07:10:00 GMT (297 reads) |
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 With numerous UK and overseas sales already secured, the new OceanTools C-Switch is off to a very successful start.
The extremely rugged and reliable C-Switch is a multipurpose quarter turn subsea switch for electrical and ‘master switch’ applications. Designed for ROV or diver operation, the chemically inert and corrosion free C-Switch is engineered for harsh environments and is suitable for long-term deployment. When used as a ‘Master On/Off’ switch the unit may extend the operating life of e.g. a battery pack by isolating it. C- Switch has positive détentes in both ‘Off and On’ positions ensuring shock and vibration do not interfere with its required position or operation.
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ROV: OceanTools Points the Way with High Precision Pan & Tilt Units
Posted by ginamc on Saturday, March 02, 2013 @ 07:05:00 GMT (402 reads) |
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Leading subsea engineering company OceanTools have released a range of electric pan & tilt units suitable for a wide variety of underwater applications and budgets.
The rugged PT330 units have been designed for harsh environments and are suitable for long-term deployments. With three versions available: Mini, Heavy Duty and Echoscope Kit (ESK) for CodaOctopus Echoscope sonar applications, all variants are 3000MSW depth rated and pressure compensated. The PT330 range is available in both hard-anodised aluminium and stainless-steel.
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F5 Robotics releases affordable compact ROV the Prospector Jr
Posted by rayshields on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 13:53:24 GMT (361 reads) |
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| F5Robotics writes "
The compact version of the full size Prospector ROV, the Prospector Jr borrows the same simple and robust design as it's big brother. With a 500TV Line CCD Camera, Integrated brushless motor controllers, 12V Power tubes, 15"LCD controller the size of a briefcase and a spooled floating tether thinner than a pencil, the Prospector Jr is eager to please and ready to use out of the box.
Perfect for inspections, research, recreational use, wreck footage, underwater videography and many other ventures. It's robust design makes it very durable, impact resistant but also lightweight. Additional sensors and equipment can be added and it's available customized specifically to your requirements on request.
The Prospector Jr's power system doubles as skid weights using F5's Powertube design. Each tube carries 10 High capacity 5000mAh sub-c NiMh cells. All 20 cells work together in a 10S2P configuration providing 12 volts at 10,000mAh capacity. The cells are matched and arrive cycled, charged and installed.
Controlling your ROV has never been easier with the F5 Compact Control Center. Smaller than a briefcase, it's loaded with a 15" Color LCD screen, USB drive DVR Recorder, dual high resolution joysticks and a 12V tether to hook to your boats battery or any other 12V source. Control signals and vide are transmitted between the controller and ROV using a 200ft floating tether on a manual cable reel with integrated slip ring assembly.
Images, specs and more info is available at http://www.f5robotics.com/rov2.html
The Prospector Jr is available is 4 configurations starting at just $4920.99 making it an affordable and capable unit for recreational and professional use. "
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ROV: F5 Robotics releases 5BL/3BL XStream brushless Thrusters
Posted by jamesmc on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 @ 12:13:26 GMT (393 reads) |
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| F5Robotics writes " F5 Robotics has released their XStream ROV thrusters in 3" and 5" versions. There has long been a need for an affordable ROV/UROV thruster for the DIY market. A large number of people choose to build their own underwater vehicles but making a waterproof and effective thruster has always been the hardest part. F5 has changed that with their affordable thruster packages. The 5BL XStream is perfect for large to medium projects and the 3BL XStream is aimed at smaller compact projects. "
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ROV: Forum Announces Sale of Two Sub-Atlantic(TM) Mojave Systems to Cummings Consulti
Posted by ginamc on Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 07:30:00 GMT (535 reads) |
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 Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Cummings Consulting, Inc. (Cummings). Under the contract, FET will supply two complete Sub-AtlanticTM Mojave Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems. Both of the Mojave ROVs will be equipped with job specific tooling systems such as; electric winches, touch screen control monitors, Sub-can Control Systems, sonar, color and monochrome cameras. Also included are two three function manipulators and VisualSoft™ data capture capabilities.
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ROV: SMD Hosts Reef Open Day Showcasing The New Q1000
Posted by ginamc on Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 07:35:00 GMT (441 reads) |
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 This month has seen the successful delivery of SMD’s first QTrencher 1000 ROV to Reef Subsea Power and Umbilical (RSPU).
The QTrencher 1000 has been specifically developed for cable and pipeline burial to 2000m water depth. The ROV provides a compact high powered trenching capability for the burial of cables, umbilicals and 500mm diameter pipes up to 2-3 metres deep. The use of variable high pressure jetting optimises the trenching operation to suit a range of sea-bed conditions varying from soft to hard. The unit was delivered complete with a dedicated high sea-state launch and recovery system.
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ROV: A Tiger To Egypt
Posted by ginamc on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 @ 07:10:00 GMT (610 reads) |
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Egypt’s National Institute of Oceanology and Fisheries (NIOF) has chosen a Tiger ROV from Saab Seaeye as their preferred vehicle to undertake a range of studies in the Mediterranean.
The NIOF chose the Tiger over other makes of ROV as it can handle the strong currents of the Mediterranean and dive to 1000 metres.
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ROV: Full Pipeline Survey Spread Now On SAAB Seaeye ROV
Posted by ginamc on Monday, October 29, 2012 @ 07:45:00 GMT (703 reads) |
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For the first time, a full pipeline survey spread has been fitted to a ROV in the shape of the Panther XT Plus.
The technological breakthrough will bring considerable savings in survey operating costs to operators when compared to deploying a 150hp hydraulic work-class vehicle for the task.
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ROV: ROV with a Chain Saw! (Norway)
Posted by jamesmc on Friday, September 28, 2012 @ 08:25:00 GMT (795 reads) |
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 Using a remotely operated underwater vehicle with an installed saw, researchers have acquired geological samples from the Jan Mayen Ridge this summer.
The method is new – and the results provide new and useful knowledge.
“This is the most fun thing I have done as a geologist!” says Robert W. Williams in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), who took part in the expedition with the G.O. Sars research vessel.
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| Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | | · | VideoRay Staff Finds Local Drowning Victim with VideoRay Pro 4 Remotely Operated | | Monday, September 10, 2012 | | · | Forum Energy Technologies Announces the Placement of a Sub-Atlantic(TM) Mohawk at the Titanic Belfast(R) Museum | | Monday, July 30, 2012 | | · | Falcon Frees Willy | | Monday, June 25, 2012 | | · | Subsea Vision Targets FPSO Market With Compact Cougar XT | | Monday, April 16, 2012 | | · | RRC Robotica Adds Schilling Robotics HD Systems | | Friday, February 03, 2012 | | · | Forum Announces Sale of Four Perry™ XLX G2 ROVs to Technip | | Friday, December 30, 2011 | | · | Forum announces sale of Sub-Atlantic Mojave ROV to GeoTeam | | Thursday, December 29, 2011 | | · | Technip Offshore Wind boosts subsea capabilities with new plough and trencher | | · | SeeByte and SMD come together to offer advanced control for work-class ROVs | | Wednesday, December 28, 2011 | | · | Fugro and SMD develop high-performance trenching system | | · | Isis rebuild gathers pace | | Thursday, December 22, 2011 | | · | Forum announces sale of five Perry XLX Generation 2 ROVs to Marine Platforms Lim | | Tuesday, December 20, 2011 | | · | Africa to lead in remotely operated vehicle market | | · | Atlantas Marine awarded VIPS Award for nuclear VideoRay configuration | | Friday, December 16, 2011 | | · | Forum announces five-year agreement with Canyon Offshore | | Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | | · | Teledyne RD Instruments Explorer Doppler Velocity Log provides precision navigat | | Friday, December 09, 2011 | | · | Cal Dive pick Saab Seaeye Panther for extreme conditions | | Wednesday, December 07, 2011 | | · | Natural History Museum in London use VideoRay Pro 4 HD | | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | | · | Ocean Modules has delivered third V8 Offshore ROV to Sematek | | Tuesday, November 29, 2011 | | · | Ocean Modules awarded frame agremeent by Swedish Coast Guard |
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