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VideoRay Set For Large Presence At UI 2010 - January 21, 2010

Experience the Pro 4 ROV in our 3,000 Gallon Demo Tank in Booth 500 at Underwater Intervention February 9-11, 2010 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

VideoRay and the almost world famous “Big Yellow Tank” will be back in New Orleans February 9-11, 2010 at the Morial Convention Center displaying the Pro 4 ROV system at Underwater Intervention 2010.

Stop by and demo the Pro 4 ROV, chat with our sales staff, view the variety of new ROV sensors, sonars and tools, and learn about the most impressive feature by far on the new Pro 4 – the “VideoRay Cockpit” software.

“VideoRay Cockpit” features independent “widgets” (see photo below) that can be resized and placed as the user sees fit between the 2 screen workspace. One button or click & drag Auto Depth provides a simple and easy solution for achieving and maintaining a certain depth during critical inspections. The main heading display shows both compass heading as well as ROV pitch and roll indicators and will incorporate a one button auto heading feature. There is also an “Engine Room” where the advanced user can fine tune items such as thruster “gain” and monitor the ROVs humidity and temperature to name a few.

If you are interested in a VideoRay Guest Pass to gain free access to our booth during the Underwater Intervention show, please contact Marketing Manager Brian Luzzi – brian.luzzi@videoray.com.

VideoRay Cockpit Software

VideoRay Cockpit Software Display

VideoRay Display Tank

VideoRay 3,000 Gallon Display & Demo Tank

About VideoRay:
With more than 1,950 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in service around the world, VideoRay has clearly become the global leader in Observation ROV technology. VideoRay is an extremely versatile, portable, affordable, and reliable solution for underwater operations including surveys, offshore inspections, search & recovery, homeland & port security, science & research, fish farming, and other unique applications in underwater environments. “Plug and play” technology allows you to quickly attach sensors and accessories in the field so you can successfully complete your mission. VideoRay is available on the General Services Administration.

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WHY VIDEORAY?

AFFORDABILITY

With ROVs starting under $10,000 (in the US), the cost is quickly justified when compared to commercial dive missions or funding the purchase, mobilization, staffing, and operation of larger ROVs.

PORTABILITY

One person can transport the tiny 8-pound sub, control box and tether. The Scout system weighs less than 70 pounds and packs neatly in one rolling Pelican case. All other systems fit in two Pelican cases that can be transported in a car trunk or helicopter, or checked as airline baggage.

USABILITY

Driving the VideoRay is similar to operating a video game. A specially trained ROV pilot is not needed. (In fact, kids raised on video games routinely put adults to shame piloting VideoRay.). VideoRay is equally at home with a search and rescue team as it is with a yacht owner enjoying live views of a coral reef in St. Thomas. Additional controls on advanced models include front camera focus and tilt, rear camera selection and automatic depth holding (see the product detail pages for complete lists of features and capabilities of each model).

SAFETY

Since VideoRay uses less than 500 watts of power, a car or marine battery with inverter, small gasoline generator, or any 100-240 VAC outlet powers the control box and submersible. The current running through the tether to the submersible is a comparatively safe 48 VDC, rather than the possibly lethal 360-plus VDC used by other ROVs. This makes it safe for divers to handle the submersible in the water, and for kids to swim with it in a pool.

REACH

Standard tether lengths vary by model, but additional neutral, negative, and positively buoyant tethers can be added to extend the overall reach of the VideoRay up to 1,100 feet. Tethers are available in a variety of lengths to meet the needs of particular water conditions or projects.