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VideoRay Announces Large Volume Imaging Sonar Purchase From BlueView Technologies - January 25, 2011

VideoRay Finalizes a Large Volume Sonar Purchase Agreement with BlueView Technologies

VideoRay, the Global Leader in MicroROV Technology, recently finalized a large volume purchase agreement with BlueView Technologies for one hundred (100) P900 High-Resolution Imaging Sonar systems in the coming months. These compact, low-power 900 kHz imaging sonars utilize BlueView’s latest acoustic imaging technology, providing VideoRay customers with unparalleled ability to search and navigate underwater. Applications for these systems include Search and Rescue, Offshore Oil and Gas Operations, Hull and Structure Inspection, Diver Detection, Material and Equipment Placement, Commercial Diving, and many more. BlueView’s P900 sonars have three field-of-view (FOV) options – 45, 90, and 130 degrees and are specifically designed to increase search rates and effectiveness in low and/or zero visibility conditions with both mid-range detection and close-range identification capabilities from the VideoRay ROV platform.

The BlueView’s P900 forward looking Imaging Sonar integrates seamlessly with the VideoRay Pro 3 GTO ROVs and the latest VideoRay Pro 4 ROV hardware and VideoRay Cockpit Software systems. The easy to use BlueView Windows software is delivered pre-programmed into VideoRay’s Pro 4 Cockpit Software for one click operation and recording. Together, they comprise one of the most simple, portable, and effective ROV/Sonar systems available – proven time and again by some of the world best Military, Law Enforcement, and Offshore organizations. VideoRay’s dominant position in observation ROVs is demonstrated by its early adoption of BlueView technology. VideoRay has integrated more than 150 BlueView sonars to date – far more than all of its competitors combined.

“VideoRay’s seamless integration of BlueView sonar into their ROV systems makes a powerful and easy-to-use tool” said BlueView’s COO Jason Seawall. “We’re pleased to continue our close association with BlueView” said Scott Bentley, the President of VideoRay. “This tool is adds very significantly to the range of missions that microROVs can accomplish, and makes it much easier to navigate as well as investigate in murky water.”

For further information, mission examples, and videos, please visit www.videoray.com and www.blueview.com

P900-130 Imaging Sonar

The BlueView P900-130 Degree Field Of View High Resolution Imaging Sonar Head Photo: BlueView Technologies

Pro 4 ROV and P900-130 Imaging Sonar

The BlueView P900-130 Degree Field Of View High Resolution Imaging Sonar Integrated onto the VideoRay Pro 4 ROV Pictured with Optional Hull Crawler Attachment. Photo: VideoRay LLC

About VideoRay:
With more than 2,000 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.