New
VideoRay Scout is Low Cost Underwater Video that Protects Divers,
Enhances Missions
Exceptional Video Quality and
131 Feet (40 m) of Tether for $5,995 USD
 Exton,
PA, April 5, 2004 -- Divers are usually skeptical at first when
an 8-pound ( 3.6 kg) yellow sub the size of a toaster oven appears
on a dive site. Yet the VideoRay swimming video camera has an impressive
record of finding lost targets and wrecks, accompanying divers,
and getting into places too tight, toxic, or unsustainable for
humans. The remote controlled VideoRay
Scout is the same microROV
technology shown on the on the History Channel's Deep Sea Detectives
and proven in commercial diving and research
missions.
The Scout is the new must-have electronics for divers and boat
owners, and is economically priced at $5,995.
Operated like a remote control plane underwater,
the Scout is depth rated to 300 feet (91 m) and has a reach of
131 feet (40 m). The 8-pound submersible
is launched into
the
water by hand
and
has horizontal and vertical thrusters for high maneuverability.
The video-equipped submersible sports a fixed color video camera
with a wide-angle lens, and two 20-watt high efficiency halogen
lights. Operate the simple remote controls to see underwater views
on the topside monitor. A tether connects to the rear of the sub
and to the topside control box, which features a joystick for piloting
the sub and operating the lights. A 5-inch monitor (127 mm) built
into the lid of the control box case shows the operator what the
Scout’s camera “sees” underwater.
"We're proud to make the lowest cost ROV in the world available
to divers. Now everyone can afford this technology to make their
diving safer and more enjoyable - and let those on the topside
join in the fun," says Scott Bentley, president of VideoRay.
Through its high-resolution, wide-angle lens, the operator can
capture composite video with a variety of display and recording
devices. The Scout supports NTSC or PAL video formats to accommodate
all video standards worldwide.
The Scout submersible requires less than 300 watts of 100-240VAC
power and can be plugged into a standard wall outlet, a battery
with inverter, or a small generator. The maximum voltage in the
tether is a safe 48VDC.
The Scout is delivered with the sub, 131 feet (40 m) of tether,
an owner’s manual, spare parts, and a maintenance kit. All
components fit neatly in one watertight, rolling Pelican case sized
for the trunk of a car and airline travel. The entire system weighs
less than 70 pounds (32 kg) and is streamlined for the casual operator.
ADD ON: An optional 250-foot (76 m) extension
tether can be purchased to extend the overall reach of the submersible.
Another handy option is the Tether
Deployment System, which easily
reels the tether in and out and fits neatly on the boat deck.
PRICE: $5,995 USD
THE NEXT STEP UP: The VideoRay
Explorer features readouts for depth and directional navigation,
and a more advanced video camera with 160-degrees of tilt. The
Explorer also has Auto Depth control for inspections of water
tanks, underwater surveys, and entering polluted conditions or
tight spaces too hazardous for divers. It is priced at $9,995.
See and download print quality images from http://www.videoray.com/Press_Room/press_release.htm
For pictures and videos online,
visit http://www.videoray.com.
Contact VideoRay LLC • 400 Eagleview Blvd. • Exton,
PA 19341 USA • Phone: (610) 458-3000 • FAX: (610) 458-3010 • www.videoray.com
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