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Revision 9 2021-12-21 AQUOREA Mk2 LED User Manual...
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Aquorea Mk2 LED: Hybrid Strobe and Video Lamp The Mk2 incorporates the latest generation of high power LEDs. It has built-in power conditioning with temperature, signal and voltage protections. Integration is simple as it is controlled via RS232/RS485, or operated automatically from a SubC camera auxiliary bulkhead.
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TW: ADR Support PM: CC Engineered in Canada +1 (709) 702-0395 support@subcimaging.com SubC Control Ltd www.subcimaging.com 327 Memorial Drive Clarenville, NL, Canada, A5A 1R8 Installing TeamViewer for remote support Ensure the LAN functionality in TeamViewer is enabled (go to Extras > Options > General > Incoming LAN connections).
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TW: ADR Camera and Laser Precautions and Maintenance Updated: Mech: BL 2021-08-13 PM: CC Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using your unit. The electronic version of this document is the controlled copy. Therefore, all printed versions of this document are uncontrolled. SubC equipment is designed to work at various depth ratings on unmanned vehicles.
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TW: ADR O-Ring Lubricant Mech: BL PM: CC Best practices for assembling your system Greasing the Connector/Dummy Plug (ABOVE WATER - DRY MATE ONLY) Connectors must be greased with Molykote 44 Medium (or equivalent) before every mating. Check the MSDS for your type of o-ring lubricant before use.
TW: ADR System Hookup Mech: BL PM: CC Best practices for assembling your system For the fundamentals of how to capture excellent underwater photos and detailed video, check out our Underwater Photography Guide: https:/ /issuu.com/subcimaging/docs/subc_underwater_photography_guide?fr=sZmI1MTI1MjM2MzM SubC products are designed to run in water. There is built-in thermal protection in our equipment, however, we cannot guarantee performance in air.
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TW: ADR Control Software - Setup and Control Updated: Mech: BL 2021-10-07 PM: CC Serial Setup ComPort: Lists all the serial ports on your PC. Connect: Connect to the selected com port. The Aquorea is set default to RS232 and 9600 baud. Disconnect: Disconnect from the selected com port.
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TW: ADR Aux Port LED Power Updated: Mech: BL 2021-10-07 PM: CC Changing Power Limit Connect light to serial box following pinout: ○ ○ Single signal ○ RS232 tx ○ RS232 rx ○ Plug in lamp, open software, and turn on serial box. To view the current power settings: type the command The default is 60 watts.
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Production: JMH Beam Angle and Intensity Updated: Mech: BL 2017-12-13 PM: CC LEDs have a beam projection that favor the center of the beam. The stock beam angle in water of the Mk2 LED is 80 degrees. The typical radiation pattern in water is shown below. There is an available option for a diffusion lens to go over the LED.
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Production: JMH Aquorea Deep-Blue Option Updated: Mech: BL 2017-12-13 PM: CC Deep-blue LED was mainly designed for underwater bio-florescence and leak detection. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are required for full-color displays and lighting applications. These help provide a diverse and vibrant fluorescence experience. Dominant Wavelength = 457 nm λ...
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Production: JMH Aquorea Far-Red Option Updated: Mech: BL 2017-12-13 PM: CC Red LED was mainly designed for marine research and as a reduced luminous intensity output compared to white light. However, output in lumens is not the key factor in this application since far-red falls at the edge of the visible spectrum.
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PM: CC For marine behavior surveys See SubC LED page SubC Imaging has created a system that incorporates a camera and sample video. Aquorea lighting to create a toolset that can view underwater life without disturbing their natural patterns and behavior.
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PM: CC Hardware Command List Updated: 2017-12-13 Internal sensors Addressing (multi-drop) Product Commands Serial settings ~Sensor Print Status - prints all sensors ~Product Print Status - prints all Commands can be sent to a particular Baud Rate: 9600 ~Sensor Print Temp - prints device camera by appending “|”...
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PM: CC Flash Interval Mode Updated: 2017-12-13 When flash interval mode is enabled, the ~TF# Toggle or set and save Aquorea Mk2 will strobe autonomously at a fixed frequency. ~TE# Toggle or set without saving The strobe power, frequency and pulse width are adjustable.
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PM: CC Model Legend Updated: 2017-12-13 Aquorea depth beam custom depth meters sea water bulkhead BH5M = Subconn MCBH5 male BH5MRA = Subconn MCBH5 male right angle [BH-5-M] = Seacon MC-BH-5 male beam light dispersion beam angle 80° = Normal beam (Video applications) light wavelength (color) fRed = 734nm far-red White = 5000K white...
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