Videoray Controller Features And Functions; Connectors; Tether Connection; Video - VideoRay Explorer Manual

VideoRay Explorer

6 VIDEORAY CONTROLLER FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

6.1 CONNECTORS

6.1.1 TETHER CONNECTION

This connector is used to couple the Controller to the VideoRay ROV using the supplied
tether.

6.1.2 VIDEO

This composite video out connector should be used with the supplied video cable and
monitor. This composite video output can also be used to connect to an external monitor
(not supplied) or a recording device (not supplied), such as a VCR, to display or record
images captured by the VideoRay onboard camera. When using external video display
and recording devices, you will need additional cables (not supplied) to connect the
composite video out to these devices.

6.1.3 100/240 VAC 50-60 Hz

This is the source feed for the Controller's power.
VideoRay can be run from several common power sources. The AC power cord plugs into
any 100 or 240 VAC outlet. An external battery using an inverter may also be used to
power the VideoRay.

6.2 SWITCHES

6.2.1 MAIN POWER (On | Off)

This switch activates the controller. It should remain in the "Off" position when not
using your VideoRay or when the system is unattended.

6.2.2 DEPTH CONTROL (Up | Down)

A Depth Control knob on the left-hand side of the controller controls the vertical thruster.
Rotating the knob from the center detent position controls the depth of dive. Rotating the
knob toward "Down" increases the depth. Rotating the knob toward "Up" causes the
VideoRay to move toward the surface. VideoRay should be ballasted to always float
upwards, so continuous downward thrust is necessary to dive or to maintain a constant
depth. When using Automatic Depth Control, the default mode, the controller will
maintain a constant depth for you.
Automatic Depth Control
Automatic Depth Control (Autodepth) will automatically engage each time the unit is
turned on. When Autodepth is on and the Depth Control knob is centered, the thruster
will attempt to maintain a constant depth. Rotating the Depth Control knob will cause the
VideoRay to rise or dive to a new depth. Centering the knob again will then maintain the
new depth.
To cancel the Autodepth function, engage and hold the Auxiliary switch to the "Off"
position for at least one (1) second. With Autodepth off, the Depth Control knob directly
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