Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction About this Documentation ..6 Pro 4 Overview ..8 General FAQ ..9 Quick Start Instructions .
Page 3 ..78 Model Specific Features ..79 Pro 4 CD 300SE ..80 Pro 4 CD 300XT .
Page 4 Image ..119 Special ..120 Camera Title ..121 Communication Adjust ..122 Privacy .
Page 5 Routine Maintenance ..177 Propellers ..179 Cartridge Seals ..180 Example Cartridge Seals ..181 Light Domes or Modules .
Page 6: About This Documentation
About this Documentation The VideoRay Pro 4 has sophisticated features, but is easy to use and maintain once you learn its capabilities and the proper operating techniques. This documentation will guide you through your first dive and provide additional details to help you learn all aspects of its operation.
Page 7: Quality Commitment
We have made every effort to ensure that this documentation is accurate and provides you with the most effective means to learn how to use your new Pro 4. However, there is no substitute for experience and/or training, especially with respect to the real purpose for which you plan to use this equipment.
Page 8: Pro 4 Overview
The Pro 4 submersible builds on VideoRay's strengths with more than twice the vertical thrust of the Pro 3, and 50% greater horizontal thrust. A depth rating of 300 meters (1000 feet) is standard. Improvements in the electronics allow for both greater total tether length up to 600 meters (2000 feet) and much better power transmission over longer tethers.
Page 9: General Faq
How hard is it to learn how to operate the Pro 4? The Pro 4 is easy to learn to operate. In a few hours, user should be able to pilot the ROV confidently in clear, calm water and know enough about it to maintain it in good condition for years. However, mastering all the knowledge and developing the skills to be able to pilot the ROV in much more demanding situations with near zero visibility and swift current will require more experience.
Page 10 The Pro 4 is easy to maintain. There are very few consumable parts, and these have been designed to be as easy to replace as possible. Cleaning the vehicle after each use is one of the most important maintenance requirements. See the...
Page 11: Quick Start Instructions
Pro 4. While you will likely find the Pro 4 easy to pilot, we strongly recommend that your first dive be conducted in a controlled environment such as a small tank or pool. As you gain experience with your system and confidence in using it, you will be able to operate in more challenging conditions that might include low visibility, currents and potential hazards that could snag your tether or trap your ROV.
Page 12: Safety First
Have proper safety equipment, such as PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices), on hand and make sure you know how to use them before you need them. Keep fingers, hair, loose clothing and other objects away from VideoRay's propellers. Be aware of and follow any legal ordinances or regulations in your area regarding operation of vessels and underwater equipment in the water.
Page 13: System Components
Equipment Guide more information. Hand Controller The hand controller is used to pilot the VideoRay and operate other features like the lights, camera controls and manipulator. The hand controller is pre-programmed, but can be customized to meet specific user or operational needs.
Page 14 See the Tether section of the Equipment Guide for more information. 14 of 202...
Page 15: Pre-Dive Preparations
Conduct a Visual Inspection Assuming this is your first time using the VideoRay, everything should be in proper working order and ready to go, but it is good practice to perform a pre-dive inspection before every dive, even your first. If any...
Page 16: Power On Tests
Turn on the computer and wait for the system to complete the boot up process. After the computer has started, start VideoRay Cockpit using the desktop icon, or by selecting it from the Start->All Programs->VideoRay menu.
Page 17 VideoRay Cockpit screen with simulated video image - your image will likely be different. Testing the System's Functions The next step is to ensure that the essential features of the ROV are functioning properly. Use the hand controller to perform the following tests. See the...
Page 18 Test the camera functions. Press and hold the Camera Tilt Up button - the camera should tilt up smoothly through its entire range. Press and hold the Camera Tilt Down button - the camera should tilt down smoothly through its entire range.
Page 19: Dive Operations
The ROV is designed to be operated in a near neutrally buoyant configuration, so the last step before launching your VideoRay is to check the buoyancy. For most operations, the buoyancy is optimal when the top of the float block is even with the water surface and the ROV is level. If the ROV is to buoyant or heavy, the vertical position may be hard to maintain or control.
Page 20 Pro 4. 20 of 202...
Page 21: Post-Dive Operations
Proper maintenance of your VideoRay system ensures a long service life and that it will be ready to operate when you are. After each dive, you should visually inspect the system for damage that might have occurred during your operation.
Page 22: Equipment Guide
Equipment Guide Understanding the features and capabilities of the Pro 4 equipment is essential to get the most value out of using the system. The sections within this Equipment Guide provide details about each of the components. Topics in this Section...
Page 23: Rov
The Pro 4 ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) is depth rated to 300 meters (1000 feet). Thrusters provide mobility and are controlled from the surface using the hand controller. The ROV carries cameras, lights and other sensors to the underwater locations being searched, explored or inspected.
Page 24: Connections
Connections The ROV includes the following connections: Connection Type Function Tether Whip (View 8 pin round male Used to connect the ROV to the tether for power, Specifications) communications, video and accessory support. Accessory Port 9 pin rectangular Provides power, communications and video. Can be (Specifications listed below) female used to connect accessories electrically to the ROV.
Page 25: Buoyancy
ROV. The depth of the Pro 4 is controlled by a vertical thruster. For the thruster to operate efficiently, the buoyancy of the ROV should be near neutral. This can be accomplished by adding or removing ballast weights that are stored in the skid pods on the bottom of the ROV.
Page 26: Propulsion
Based on service records at VideoRay, the most frequent cause of ROV failure is the failure of the operator to inspect the thruster cartridge seals and replace them as necessary.
Page 27: Primary Camera
Camera Menu section of the VideoRay Cockpit Guide The video circuit in the ROV is switchable between the primary camera and a video conductor pair on the ROV accessory port. This allows external cameras to be used as well, but only one camera can be viewed at a time when using this method.
Page 28: Primary Lights
Primary Lights The ROV uses two forward facing variable LED light modules that can be controlled from the surface using the hand controller. The lights produce 3,600 lumens. The beam pattern is optimized to minimize glare in the primary camera dome and provide maximum vertical coverage. 28 of 202...
Page 29: Sensors
Internal Humidity - Indicates the relative humidity of the air inside the ROV. The information provided by these sensors is conveyed to the pilot via instruments in VideoRay Cockpit, and some items including the depth, compass heading and temperature can be overlaid on the video.
Page 30: Control Panel
Control Panel Power Specifications The VideoRay Pro 4 operates on typical residential power in the range of 100-240 Volts AC, 50,60 Hz. This can be provided from the land-based grid, a generator, or a battery with an inverter. The typical power requirements for operating from a generator or inverter are 600 Watts minimum.
Page 31: Switches And Connections
Switches and Connections Control Panel Top Control Panel Rear The control panel includes the following switches: 31 of 202...
Page 32 Switch Location Function GFCI/Circuit Control Turns on the power outlets and enables the power switch. Breaker panel top Power Control Turns the control panel on. panel top LIM Test Control Test the LIM by simulating a fault and triggering the alarm state. panel top LIM Reset Control...
Page 33 Function No connection No connection No connection No connection No connection No connection AUX + (Connects to tether pin 4 and ROV accessory port pin 4) AUX - (Connects to tether pin 6 and ROV accessory port pin 6) No Connection The AUX Port provides access to the APIC.
Page 34: Safety Circuits
Safety Circuits The Control Panel includes two circuit safety components. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) / Circuit Breaker LIM (Line Insulation Monitor) See the Pre-Dive Preparations section of the Quick Start Instructions for information on testing these components. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) / Circuit Breaker The GFCI / Circuit Breaker protects the operator from shock from the AC circuit of the power source, and protects the equipment from a current overload.
Page 35: Computer
VideoRay does not recommend installing additional software on the computer unless you are familiar with the software and confident it will not interfere with VideoRay Cockpit or the computer's ports. Software that is packaged with VideoRay accessories has been tested and is approved for use.
Page 36: Monitor
For better outdoor viewing in daylight, the Pro 4 includes a sun shade that mounts on the control panel case. The monitor includes the following switches:...
Page 37: Hand Controller
Pro 4, but each controller requires a configuration file to map the joystick, buttons and knobs to the ROV functions. VideoRay Cockpit currently includes two hand controller configuration files, the VideoRay standard industrial hand controller, ®...
Page 38: Help
Help The Help button opens this documentation on the computer. Button Location and Label Press the Help button to open this documentation on the computer. 38 of 202...
Page 39: Joystick
Joystick The joystick is used to control the horizontal motion of the ROV. Location The Joystick does not have a label. Displace the joystick forward (away from you) to move the ROV forward. Displace the joystick rearward (toward you) to move the ROV backward. Displace the Joystick to the left to turn the ROV to its left. Displace the Joystick to the right to turn the ROV to its right.
Page 40: Depth Control
Depth Control The Depth Control knob is used to make the ROV dive or surface by controlling the direction and amount of vertical thrust. Knob Location and Label Rotate the Depth Control knob forward (counterclockwise) to dive. The greater the rotation from the center position, the faster it will dive.
Page 41: Camera Switch
Camera Switch The Camera Switch button toggles the video source from the primary camera to the auxiliary camera and back again. Button Location and Label Press the Camera Switch button to switch from the primary camera to the auxiliary camera. Press the Camera Switch button again to switch back from the auxiliary camera to the primary camera.
Page 42: Camera Tilt
Camera Tilt The Camera Tilt buttons control the vertical angle of the front camera. Button Locations and Labels Tilt Up Tilt Down Press and hold the Tilt Up button to tilt the front camera up. Release the button when the camera has tilted to the desired setting or has reached the end of its range.
Page 43: Camera Focus
Camera Focus The Camera Focus buttons adjust the focus of the front camera. Button Locations and Labels Focus In Forcus Out Press and hold the Camera Focus In button to adjust the camera focus for near objects. Release the button when the camera has focused to the desired setting or has reached the end of its range.
Page 44: Lights
Lights The Lights buttons control the intensity of the lights. Button Locations and Labels Lights Dim Lights Bright Press the Lights Dim button to decrease the intensity of the lights. Press the Lights Bright button to increase the intensity of the lights. You can press and hold the Lights buttons to force the lights to continue to decrease or increase their intensity until they reach the desired setting or the end of their range.
Page 45: Snapshot
Video Window section of the VideoRay Cockpit Guide. Snapshots are saved as .JPG formatted files in the "My Documents\VideoRay\Imagery\" folder. They are automatically named by date and time. For more information, see the Snapshots section of the Operations Guide.
Page 46: Record
VideoRay Cockpit Guide. ® Video Recordings are saved as Windows .WMV (Windows Media Video) formatted files in the "My Documents\VideoRay\Imagery\" folder. They are automatically named by date and time. For more information, see the Video Recording section of the Operations Guide You can capture a snapshot will recording video.
Page 47: Manipulator
Manipulator The Manipulator buttons open or close the manipulator. Button Locations and Labels Manipulator Open Manipulator Close Press and hold the Manipulator Open button to open the manipulator jaws. Release the button when the jaws have opened to the desired setting or have reached the end of their range. Press and hold the Manipulator Close button to close the manipulator jaws.
Page 48: Tether
Tethers can be connected in series like conventional power extension cords. The maximum tether length is limited by the ability of the tether to transmit power and data signals. The maximum tether length of the Pro 4 is about 600 meters (2,000 feet).
Page 49 The tether connectors should be kept clean to avoid abrasion and corrosion on the electrical contacts and damage to the rubber insulation. Tether connectors should not be lubricated with grease. Grease will attract dirt and lead to abrasion and corrosion. VideoRay recommends lubricating the tether connectors with pure silicone spray.
Page 50: Tds
TDS (Tether Deployment System) The TDS (Tether Deployment System) consists of a tether reel within a case. This system allows the tether to be managed neatly, and helps avoid tether tangles. The TDS comes in two sizes: standard and extended capacity. Both have the same exterior physical dimensions, but the extra capacity TDS can store more tether.
Page 51: Connections Summary
Connections Summary Connections Summary - see the descriptions below the figure for each numbered connection. The male tether connector on the ROV is connected to the female connector on the tether. The ROV strain relief cable is connected to the strain relief webbing on the tether. The male tether connector is connected to the female tether connector on the control panel.
Page 52 The male monitor power connector on the monitor is connected to the female monitor power connector on the control panel. The female VGA Out connector on the computer is connected to the female VGA In connector on the monitor using the supplied VGA cable. The computer power cord is connected from the computer power cord receptacle to one of the GFCI protected IEC outlets on the control panel using the supplied country specific adapter cable.
Page 53: Accessories
Accessories Numerous accessories can be used with the Pro 4 to extend its capabilities and range of performance. These accessories allow the Pro 4 to support a wider variety of applications. Visit the VideoRay website to find the latest information about accessories and their availability.
Page 54 Most accessories, with the exception of the manipulator and cutter, use a stackable pass through connector that allows multiple accessories to be connected in parallel. The accessory port must be sealed with a terminated accessory connector or the accessory port terminator dummy plug. Failure to seal the accessory port may lead to loss of control of the ROV or damage to the components.
Page 55: Imagery
VideoRay. Obviously, the water visibility has to be quite good to be able to use the high definition camera effectively. ROV are often operated in water conditions with limited visibility. Several accessories have been designed and engineered to support this need.
Page 56: Auxiliary Lights
VideoRay Auxiliary Lights Auxiliary lights with variable intensity control can be mounted on the Pro 4 and directed in the desired direction. Available Q2 2010. 56 of 202...
Page 57: Auxiliary Camera
VideoRay Auxiliary Camera A second auxiliary camera can be mounted on the Pro 4 and directed laterally, toward the rear or vertically up or down. The VideoRay Pro 4 supports to video circuits that can be switched between the primary camera and the second auxiliary camera.
Page 58: High Definition Camera
VideoRay High Definition Camera VideoRay has developed a High Definition camera capability that houses the camera in a second hull that can be mounted below the main hull. This system has been used on several projects, but is currently in the prototype stage.
Page 59: Lyyn Hawk
LYYN Visibility Enhancement Systems The LYYN visibility enhancement systems provide real time image clarification allowing you to see more details and further in water with limited visibility. They can be used to process the video directly from the Pro 4, or with any external composite video source. LYYN Hawk The LYYN Hawk board can be built into the control panel to eliminate the need to carry additional components or connect cables.
Page 60: Intervention
Accessories - Intervention While Micro-ROVs like the Pro 4 do not have the intervention capabilities of work class ROVs, the Pro 4 does support several mechanical devices including a manipulator, cutter and a ship hull inspection stabilizer that extend the range of capabilities of the system beyond the realm of video only inspection class vehicles.
Page 61: Manipulator
VideoRay Manipulator The VideoRay Manipulator allows the Pro 4 to retrieve items. The manipulator will support up to 34 kilograms (75 pounds). The jaws open as wide as 50 mm (2 inches) and can be used with a smooth face or pointed screws for a better grip.
Page 62: Cutter
VideoRay Cutter The VideoRay Cutter can be used to cut rope, soft metal cables and other items up to 12 mm (0.5 inch) thick. The cutter blade can be rotated while the ROV is on the surface to cut horizontally, vertically or any angle in between.
Page 63: Hull Inspection Stabilizer
VideoRay Hull Inspection Stabilizer The VideoRay Hull Inspection Stabilizer mounts to the float block and can be used to stabilize the ROV against a ship's hull or other smooth surface. Through suction induced by the vertical thruster (thrust up), the ROV can be held securely against the surface or track along the surface even in surge or current.
Page 64: Sonar
When long range vision is needed in water with low visibility, sonar can be used to "see" beyond the range of visibility. Sonar stands for SOund NAvigation and Ranging and uses sound echos to create an image of the surrounding environment. VideoRay supports the Tritech...
Page 65: Blueview Technologies
BlueView sonars mount under the ROV and the topside interface can be built into the control panel, eliminating the need to carry additional components or connect cables. BlueView's ProViewer software can be launched from within VideoRay Cockpit. The fast image update allows the ROV pilot to navigate using the sonar image.
Page 66 BV-3100 Pole Mount See the BlueView website or the instructions that came with the system for more information. 66 of 202...
Page 67: Tritech International
Tritech Sonars Tritech offers two different types of sonars. Both systems' topside components can be built into the control panel to eliminate the need to carry additional components or connect cables. Gemini Multibeam Imaging Sonar The Gemini imaging sonar creates an image similar to a medical ultrasound. The fast image update allows the ROV pilot to navigate using the sonar image.
Page 68: Position Tracking
Underwater searches and surveys often require that the precise position of the ROV be known so that observations can be geo-referenced or the position can be relocated on a future. VideoRay supports several acoustic and tether based position tracking systems from...
Page 69: Desert Star Systems
Desert Star Acoustic Position Tracking Systems Desert Star offers several versions of acoustic position tracking systems. These systems include baseline stations that are deployed from a dock or a vessel and an ROV mobile station that is attached to the ROV. Pilot The Desert Star Pilot system offers the tracking capability of a USBL system and the survey-grade accuracy of a long baseline system in one compact package.
Page 70: Kcf Technologies
KCF Smart Tether Position Tracking and Navigation System The KCF Smart Tether is a complete position tracking and navigation system that requires zero additional deployment time because it is part of the tether. Using nodes spaced along the tether, the system can calculate the location of the ROV to within several feet.
Page 71: Tritech International
< Tritech Micron Nav Position Tracking System The Tritech Micron Nav position tracking system is a USBL (Ultra Short Baseline) acoustic tracking systems that offers quick deployment of one USBL station and a mobile station mounted on the ROV. The system offers a variety of tracking modes and support GPS integration.
Page 72: Sensors
Accessories - Sensors VideoRay supports a variety of sensors and measurement devices. These systems extend the range of capabilities of the Pro 4 to broaden its scope of applicability to a wide variety of applications in numerous industries. 72 of 202...
Page 73: Tritech International
Tritech Micron Echo Sounder The Tritech Micron Echo Sounder can be used as an altimeter to measure the height off of the seafloor, or for distance measurements to other distant subsea objects See the Tritech website or the instructions that came with the system for more information. 73 of 202...
Page 74: Radiation Sensor
VideoRay Radiation Sensor The radiation sensor mounts to the bottom of the Pro 4 and can read, plot, and trigger an alarm upon the detection of radiation. The system is very sensitive to Gamma radiation and high energy X-Rays. The sensor is not designed to detect Alpha or Beta particles because these particles will not penetrate the pressure housing.
Page 75: Buckley's Cp Probe
Buckley's CP Probe The Buckley's CP (Cathodic Protection) probe can be used to assess and monitor corrosion inhibiting systems. The probe mounts on the ROV. The probe is available in both contact and proximity versions. A calibration cell is also available. See the Buckley's website or the instructions that came with the system for more information.
Page 76: Cygnus Thickness Gauge
Cygnus Instruments Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge The Cygnus Instruments ultrasonic thickness gauge can be used to measure metal thickness even through coatings. The probe does not need to touch the surface under test, as measurements can be taken through 5 mm (0.2 inch) of water. Readings are not influenced by the probe orientation. See the Cygnus Instruments website or the instructions that came with the system for more...
Page 77: Ysi Sonde
YSI Water Sampling Equipment The YSI 600XL sonde measures several water quality parameters including: Temperature Conductivity Salinity Specific Conductance Depth or Shallow Vented Level Optical Dissolved Oxygen See the YSI website or the instructions that came with the system for more information. 77 of 202...
Page 78: Topside Support
O-rings and other items. Additional Recommended Accessories Users will typically add a variety of items to support their on-site logistics needs. These items are optional and not provided with the base Pro 4 system. See the General Logistics section of the Operations Guide for recommendations and more information.
Page 79: Model Specific Features
Model Specific Features VideoRay Pro 4s are packaged for specific industries and applications. These configurations bundle appropriate tether and accessory combinations that are suitable for the typical jobs that would likely be encountered. The configurations are generally available with different levels of capabilities for a range of budgets.
Page 80: Pro 4 Cd 300Se
Pro 4 CD 300SE The Pro 4 CD 300SE includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator 80 of 202...
Page 81: Pro 4 Cd 300Xt
Pro 4 CD 300XT The Pro 4 CD 300XT includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System Tritech International Scanning Sonar Tritech International Micron Nav 81 of 202...
Page 82: Pro 4 Ps 300Se
Pro 4 PS 300SE The Pro 4 PS 300SE includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator VideoRay Hull Inspection Stabilizer LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System 82 of 202...
Page 83: Pro 4 Ps 300Xl
Pro 4 PS 300XL The Pro 4 PS 300XL includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator VideoRay Hull Inspection Stabilizer LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System BlueView Technologies Imaging Sonar KCF Technology Smart Tether Position Tracking and Navigation System...
Page 84: Pro 4 Sar 300Se
Pro 4 SAR 300SE The Pro 4 SAR 300SE includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System KCF Technology Smart Tether Position Tracking and Navigation System 84 of 202...
Page 85: Pro 4 Sar 300Xl
Pro 4 SAR 300XL The Pro 4 SAR 300XL includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System BlueView Technologies Imaging Sonar KCF Technology Smart Tether Position Tracking and Navigation System 85 of 202...
Page 86: Pro 4 Sar 300Xt
Pro 4 SAR 300XT The Pro 4 SAR 300XT includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System Tritech International Imaging Sonar Tritech International Micron Nav 86 of 202...
Page 87: Pro 4 Csi 300Xt
Pro 4 CSI 300XT The Pro 4 CSI 300XT includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System Tritech International Scanning Sonar Tritech International Micron Nav Tritech International Echo Sounder 87 of 202...
Page 88: Pro 4 Og 300Se
Pro 4 OG 300SE The Pro 4 OG 300SE includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System 88 of 202...
Page 89: Pro 4 Og 300Xl
Pro 4 OG 300XL The Pro 4 OG 300XL includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System BlueView Technologies Imaging Sonar KCF Technology Smart Tether Position Tracking and Navigation System 89 of 202...
Page 90: Pro 4 Og 300Xl
Pro 4 OG 300XT The Pro 4 OG 300XT includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System Tritech International Scanning Sonar Tritech International Micron Nav 90 of 202...
Page 91: Pro 4 Pw 300Se
Pro 4 PW 300SE The Pro 4 PW 300SE includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator 91 of 202...
Page 92: Pro 4 Sci 300Se
Pro 4 SCI 300SE The Pro 4 SCI 300SE includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System 92 of 202...
Page 93: Pro 4 Sci 300Xt
Pro 4 SCI 300XT The Pro 4 SCI 300XT includes the following accessories: VideoRay Auxiliary Camera VideoRay Manipulator LYYN Hawk Visibility Enhancement System Tritech International Scanning Sonar Tritech International Micron Nav Tritech International Echo Sounder 93 of 202...
Page 94: Videoray Cockpit Guide
VideoRay Cockpit Guide VideoRay Cockpit is the Pro 4's control software. It communicates your control inputs to the ROV, and provides feedback from the ROV's video and sensor systems. VideoRay Cockpit consists of a Video Window , the Control Instruments and the Control Bar .
Page 95: Video Window
"Active" when video is being recorded. These numbers are not retained when you close VideoRay Cockpit. If there are no snapshots or recordings, no information is displayed. The video display area displays the video from the active camera and a red flashing dot when video is being recorded.
Page 96: Video Text Overlay
Video Text Overlay VideoRay Cockpit allows text to be overlaid over the video image. This text will be recorded along with the video in snapshots and video recordings. The text overlay information includes: Date Time User Defined Text (up to 8 lines)
Page 97 The text overlay can be toggled on of off by pressing the Text Overlay toggle button in the lower right of the video window. Currently, all items are toggled on or off together. For indexing and cataloging purposes, you may want to have the text overlay displayed when you start recording a video, but then turn it off after a few seconds so it does not detract from the video image.
Page 98: Instruments
Instruments In addition to controlling the Pro 4 and displaying video, VideoRay Cockpit provides numerous feedback and control instruments. These instruments float on the desktop and can be moved, resized, turned on or off or made transparent. You can also restore their sizes and positions to their default locations.
Page 99 Instruments tab also has a button to restore all of the instruments to their default sizes and locations. See User Settings Section of the VideoRay Cockpit Guide. Control Bar Tools The Control Bar has three tools that allow you to turn off the display of all instruments, make them all transparent, or make them all opaque.
Page 100: Rov Health
ROV Health Indicator The ROV Health Indicator provides status information for several key operational parameters, including the power management system, power, communications, internal humidity and internal temperature. Display Power Management Status Indicator Power Status Indicator Communications Status Indicator Humidity Status Indicator Temperature Status Indicator The status indicators are green if the status is okay, but change to red if a problem is detected.
Page 101: Control Sensitivity
Vertical Up (usually mapped to the depth control knob) Vertical Down (usually mapped to the depth control knob) The Pro 4 is a very responsive vehicle. New users may find it easier to learn how to pilot the ROV by decreasing the Yaw gain.
Page 102 To adjust the control sensitivity visually, click on the graph button in the lower right hand corner of the control sensitivity instrument. The left hand side of the instrument will display a vertical bar on the left for Vertical Up and Down gains, and a polar grid area on the right for the Surge and Yaw gains.
Page 103: Compass
Compass and Attitude Indicator The Compass Instrument displays a variety of information, including the heading of the ROV, the Auto Heading status, an artificial horizon to indicate the attitude of the ROV, and the horizontal thruster settings. The Compass Instrument is also used to engage and set Auto Heading. Display Compass Rose Auto Heading Control/Indicator...
Page 104: Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge The Depth Gauge displays the depth of the ROV and the Auto Depth status. The Depth Gauge is also used to engage and set Auto Depth. Display Depth Indicator Flag Thruster Setting Indicator Auto Depth Control/Indicator The depth of the ROV is indicated as a number in the flag, which moves along the scale proportionally to the depth.
Page 105: Camera And Lights
Camera and Lights Indicator The Camera and Lights Indicator displays information about the ROV's camera and the lights. The Camera and Lights Indicator Instrument is also used to activate the camera menu and the camera selection. Display Tilt Indicator Mode Camera Menu Mode The Camera and Lights Indicator provides feedback on the camera tilt position, camera focus and intensity of the lights.
Page 106 The feedback is based upon the status of the hand controller input, not the camera action or light intensity. 106 of 202...
Page 107: Camera Menu
Camera Menu Operation and Default Settings The VideoRay Pro 4 camera includes sophisticated features that can be used to enhance the image quality in various lighting conditions. These features are controlled through the camera menu system. The camera menu can be accessed by clicking on the Menu button on the VideoRay Cockpit camera instrument.
Page 108 Default settings. For VideoRay Pro 4 the Lens Type must be set to "ELC," and the DSS must be set to "1X." To quickly restore the camera to the recommended VideoRay Pro 4 camera menu default settings, first restore the factory default settings, and then change the Lens Type to "ELC" in the Lens sub-menu, and change the DSS setting to "1X"...
Page 109 The default settings for the VideoRay Pro 4 are listed below. In the Setting column, an underlined value means the setting must be used, "N/A" means the setting is not available for use with the Pro 4, and "User" means the user can select their preference for this setting. In some cases, user settings are only available in certain modes.
Page 110 The camera will switch to color when the light increases above the threshold. LEVEL This setting is not used for the VideoRay Pro 4 DWELL TIME This setting is not used for the VideoRay Pro 4 IMAGE...
Page 111 Set the camera title, which can be displayed on-screen. Camera Title LANGUAGE ENGLISH Select the camera menu language. SYNC Set the Sync mode. The VideoRay Pro 4 does not support an external Sync. COMM ADJ User Set the Camera ID, which can be displayed on-screen Communications and communications baud rate.
Page 112: Lens
If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the main menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 112 of 202...
Page 113: Exposure
Higher numbers can work well when the VideoRay is stable, and in low light situations this feature may provide better visual penetration than increasing the brightness of the lights.
Page 114 VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the main menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 114 of 202...
Page 115: White Balance
If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the main menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 115 of 202...
Page 116: Wide Dynamic Range
Camera Sub-menu: WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION WDR MODE Wide Dynamic Range - Set the Wide Dynamic Range mode. Wide Dynamic Range can Wide Dynamic be used to improve the image quality of a scene that includes light and dark areas. In Range Mode images without Wide Dynamic Range, either the light areas are too light when the exposure is set for the dark areas, or the dark areas are too dark when the exposure is...
Page 117: Image
Level INITIAL Reset this sub-menu to the factory default state. VideoRay uses optimized camera menu settings and the factory default settings should not be used. If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu.
Page 118: Day & Night
If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the main menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 118 of 202...
Page 119 If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the main menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 119 of 202...
Page 120: Special
VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the main menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 120 of 202...
Page 121: Camera Title
Click on the menu button two times to set the location. RETURN Return to the Special sub-menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 121 of 202...
Page 122 If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the Special sub-menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 122 of 202...
Page 123 If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the Special sub-menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 123 of 202...
Page 124: Position
Click on the menu button two times to set the width and height. RETURN Return to the Privacy sub-menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 124 of 202...
Page 125: Motion Detection
If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the Special sub-menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 125 of 202...
Page 126: Display
If you want to reset this sub-menu to the VideoRay optimized settings, use the recommended settings described for this sub-menu. RETURN Return to the Special sub-menu. Settings in bold are available for use with the VideoRay Pro 4. VideoRay defaults are underlined. 126 of 202...
Page 127: Factory Default
Be aware that VideoRay Pro 4 does not use the same defaults as the camera manufacturer's Factory Default settings. For VideoRay Pro 4 the Lens Type must be set to "ELC," and the DSS must be set to "1X." To quickly restore the camera to the recommended VideoRay Pro 4 camera menu default settings, first restore the factory default settings, and then change the Lens Type to "ELC"...
Page 128: Exit
Camera Sub-menu: EXIT The Exit menu item closes the camera menu. This menu item does not have any settings and does not open a sub-menu. 128 of 202...
Page 129: Water Temperature
The Pro 4 has several temperature sensors including internal temperature sensors to monitor the health of the ROV. These other temperature sensors can be monitored in the Engine Room. See the Engine Room...
Page 130: Manipulator
Manipulator Status Indicator The Manipulator Status Indicator provides feedback on whether the manipulator is opening, closing or stationary. Display When the manipulator is opening or closing, the display is animated to indicate the action. The size and display of the Manipulator Status Indicator can be adjusted. See the Instruments section of this guide for more information.
Page 131: Control Bar
The control bar is displayed at the bottom of the primary monitor. It contains a series of buttons. Moving from right to left, the buttons are as follows: Close VideoRay Cockpit Open Help Open the VideoRay Data Folder Open the Engine Room Open the User Settings Launch KCF Smart Tether Software...
Page 132: Close
Close Close The Close button can be used to close, or stop, VideoRay Cockpit. ® You can also click on the traditional Windows Close button in the upper right hand corner of the video window to stop VideoRay Cockpit. The Close button does not turn off power to the ROV or control panel.
Page 133: Help
Help Help The Help button opens this documentation in a browser window. 133 of 202...
Page 134: Images And Videos
Open the VideoRay Data Folder Open the VideoRay Data Folder The Open VideoRay Data Folder button opens the folder that contains VideoRay data including digitally recorded images and videos. Images and videos recorded via the analog Video Out connection will not be stored on the computer.
Page 135: Engine Room
Engine Room Engine Room The Engine Room button opens the engine room window. The engine room provides diagnostics information, firmware management and advanced systems tuning. Status Information Power Management 135 of 202...
Page 136: Status Information
Status Information The left hand side of the Engine Room window provides status information including thruster status, raw compass and pressure readings and power supply status. There is also a display of the firmware version, internal humidity, system run time and communications timing. 136 of 202...
Page 137: Systems Tuning
ROV. If you turn off the ROV without storing the new values on it, the old values will remain on the ROV and will be reloaded the next time you start VideoRay Cockpit with that ROV attached.
Page 138: Store Settings
Open the VideoRay Cockpit Configuration Folder Open the VideoRay Cockpit Configuration Folder VideoRay Cockpit stores operating information in various configuration files. These files can be accessed by clicking on the Open the VideoRay Cockpit Configuration Folder button. VideoRay Update The remaining button in this section is used to update the firmware in the ROV.
Page 139: User Settings
User Settings User Settings The User Settings button opens the User Settings window. Within the User Settings, users can control the instruments display, set the zero depth and select the systems of units for display. The following settings are available: Instrument Settings System Settings 139 of 202...
Page 140 Instruments Settings The Instruments Settings tab allows you to control the display properties of the instruments. Instrument Display The top portion of the Instruments Settings allows you to turn On or Off the display of instruments individually. Check the box next to the instrument to turn On its display. Uncheck the box next to the instrument to turn Off its display.
Page 141: Restoring Factory Defaults
The lower portion of the Instrument Settings allows you to adjust the depth gauge scale. You can set the minimum depth, the maximum depth and the grid spacing displayed on the depth gauge. These properties can be set by entering values or by clicking with the left mouse button and dragging the sliders. You can drag the grid slider to adjust the grid spacing.
Page 142: System Settings
Depth Sensor The Pro 4 depth gauge is calibrated at the factory and does not need calibration. The Pro 4 will automatically zero the depth on start up as long as the pressure is below an internally defined threshold. This will allow the system to take into account differences in barometric pressures from one project to the next.
Page 143: System Of Measure
Compass The ROV compass system is designed to display headings relative to Magnetic North. You can enter a local compass variation to account for magnetic declination. The declination is considered positive when the Magnetic North is East of True North. The value you enter is numerically added to the heading from the ROV.
Page 144: Companion Applications
Companion Applications BlueView Technologies ProViewer KCF Technologies Smart Tether Several companion applications can be launched from the control bar. Currently, the applications that are supported include the KCF Smart Tether software and the BlueView ProViewer software. Companion application launch buttons will display if the associated software is installed on the computer.
Page 145: Instrument Display
Instrument Display All Instruments Off All Instruments Transparent All Instruments Opaque There are three buttons on the control bar to manage the display properties of instruments. You can turn off all instruments, make them all transparent, or make them all opaque. These buttons work on all instruments as a group.
Page 146: Application Integration
Pair of Independent Conductors) in the tether, and the software "talked" directly to the mobile station. This meant that other devices that require the APIC could not be used simultaneously with ShipHull. In the Pro 4, the mobile station can be connected to the ROV communications bus rather than the APIC (see below for hardware configuration details), and VideoRay cockpit can pass the data from the mobile station to the Shiphull software using a pair of virtual COM ports.
Page 147 The instrument can be configurable with control over and the display and alarms, and even turning the sensor on or off. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, with VideoRay Cockpit managing the data from the radiation sensor, it can be displayed in the video text overlay and/or recorded as part of a comprehensive collection of synchronized video and sensor data.
Page 148: First Time Installation
VideoRay Cockpit Installation VideoRay Cockpit is installed at the factory on new Pro 4 systems. VideoRay Cockpit does not need to be installed unless the software has been deleted, or the software is being installed on a new computer. VideoRay installation software components are stored on the computer in the C:\VideoRay folder, and is also available online at: http://download.videoray.com/.
Page 149: Software Updates
To check for updates, verify the current version number. The version number can be found in the left hand corner of the VideoRay Cockpit Control Bar below the VideoRay logo. Use the Download link at the top of the page to access VideoRay's download center and ascertain if newer software is available. Update packages will be named Setup_vrCockpit_vx_x_x.zip, where the x_x_x is the version number.
Page 150: Update The Firmware
To update the firmware, connect the ROV as usual, but make sure that no accessories are connected to the ROV's accessory port. Turn on the power and run VideoRay Cockpit. When VideoRay Cockpit is running and connected to the ROV, click on the Engine Room button on the Control Bar to activate the Engine Room.
Page 151 Restore to Factory Defaults button 7. Store the Systems Tuning Parameters on the ROV Click on the Store Settings on the ROV button. See the Systems Tuning section of the Engine Room for more information about systems tuning parameters. Store Settings button 151 of 202...
Page 152: Operations Guide
This Operations Guide is provided to go beyond the Equipment and VideoRay Cockpit Guides to describe not just how the Pro 4 works, but how to work with the Pro 4. There are numerous topics and tips that are outside of the scope of conventional system documentation that focuses on the hardware and software. You will find recommendations and best practices, but you are also encouraged to use your best judgment and apply all of the information in this documentation and your experiences to your specific applications.
Page 153: Project Management
Project Management While the differences between conducting a recreational dive, an inspection of an offshore well riser, and a drowning victim recovery are quite dramatic, each of these dive missions usually consist of the following phases: Establish the need, objectives and acceptable outcomes of the mission Plan the mission Prepare for the mission Execute the mission...
Page 154: Mission Planning
Mission Planning Once the basic objectives for an ROV mission have been established, there are several additional, and critical, requirements that need to be identified before rushing off to the dive site. Each of these additional requirements can be defined by developing a list of questions and thinking through the answers. Some of the answers may lead to more questions.
Page 155 Is the area of operation under any jurisdiction that requires you to get a permit for access or ROV operations? 155 of 202...
Page 156: General Logistics
VideoRay Power Requirements The VideoRay Pro 4 operates on 100-240 Volts AC, 50,60 Hz. This can be provided from the land-based grid, a generator, or a battery with an inverter. See the...
Page 157: On-Site Operations
Watch for tether pinch points hazards around docks or chaffing hazards around rocks or coral The ROV Team, Their Roles and Responsibilities While one person can operate a VideoRay, having multiple people participate can be valuable or may even be required in some situations. The following roles and responsibilities are suggested to assist in developing an efficient and effective ROV team.
Page 158: Project Completion
Project Completion On-site, the system should be cleaned as best as possible and stowed for transport. Be careful when closing lids to avoid pinching any cables or damaging the video display components of the computer or the control panel. Upon return to the home base, other tasks that should be considered before stowing the equipment include: Clean and inspect the equipment.
Page 159: Tether Management
Tether Management Choosing the right tether and managing it can have a very significant impact on the outcome of an ROV dive. Tether is available in neutral or negative buoyancy. Negative tether sinks but has larger conductors, which means longer lengths can be used without affecting the power available at the ROV. Neutral tether is neutral in fresh water (slightly buoyant in salt water), but has thinner conductors.
Page 160: Piloting
The following suggestions will help you advance your piloting skills. Use a light touch on the controls. The VideoRay is very agile and if you apply too much control input, you will tend to over steer or over shoot your objectives. This will often require reverse control input to compensate, which is inefficient.
Page 161: Auto Depth
ROV matches the depth indicated by the Auto Depth Indicator. See the Depth Gauge section in the VideoRay Cockpit Guide for information about the Depth Gauge. Using Auto Depth to Hover To hover at the current depth, center the...
Page 162 Disengaging Auto Depth While the depth control knob is rotated from its centered position, Auto Depth will temporarily suspend itself until the depth control knob is centered again. The Auto Depth indicator will change from green to black and display the word "Manual" to indicate that the depth is being controlled manually. To disengage Auto Depth completely, click on the Auto Depth Indicator.
Page 163: Auto Heading
ROV matches the heading indicated by the Auto Heading Indicator. See the Compass section in the VideoRay Cockpit Guide for information about the Compass. Using Auto Heading to Hold a Heading To hold the current Heading, center the joystick...
Page 164: Disengaging Auto Heading
Disengaging Auto Heading While the joystick is displaced laterally from its center position, Auto Heading will temporarily suspend itself until the joystick is centered again. The Auto Heading indicator will change from green to gray and display the word "Manual" to indicate that the heading is being controlled manually. To disengage Auto Heading completely, click on the Auto Heading Indicator.
Page 165: Low Visibility
Piloting in Low Visibility When piloting in low visibility, there are several techniques that can be used to help you navigate to your objective or find and observe your target. Rather than navigate underwater to the target, navigate on the surface to a point above the target and try to drop down on the target.
Page 166: Swift Current
Piloting in Current Working in current presents challenges that you may not be able to overcome if the current is too strong, but there are several strategies that you can apply depending upon the situation. Current can be consistent throughout depth, or there may be wind driven current on the surface, and tidal or other currents below. This will of course complicate the situation, but there are techniques to try before giving up.
Page 167: Deep Water
Piloting in Deep Water Working in deep water presents its own set of challenges. For long tether runs, use negative tether because it can transmit more power and has minimal drag. A short section of performance or neutral tether should still be used at the ROV unless the tether can always be held above the ROV.
Page 168: Images And Videos
Image and Video Editing and Production You can record snapshots and video. The count of snapshots and videos is displayed in the video window's title bar at the top. These numbers are for the current session and reset each time you start VideoRay Cockpit.
Page 169: Still Images
The video window title bar will also display the number of snapshots captured during the current session. Snapshots can be captured while video recording is active. Video snapshots are stored in .JPG format in "My Documents\VideoRay\Imagery\". 169 of 202...
Page 170: Video Recording
Snapshots can be captured while video recording is active. Video recordings are saved as Windows .WMV (Windows Media Video) formatted files in "My Documents\VideoRay\Imagery\". Audio can also be recorded from the PC microphone while the video recording is active.
Page 171: Video Editing
Video Editing The Pro 4 includes a limited edition version of CyberLink's Power Director. This program provides a full suite of video production tools including capture, edit, produce and create deliverables (CDs or DVDs). Some of the advanced features are disabled, because it is a limited edition, but the software can be upgraded online to enable all of its features in including picture-in-picture and other advanced capabilities.
Page 172: Video Production
Video Production The Pro 4 includes a limited edition version of CyberLink's Power Director. This program provides a full suite of video production tools including capture, edit, produce and create deliverables (CDs or DVDs). Some of the advanced features are disabled, because it is a limited edition, but the software can be upgraded online to enable all of its features in including picture-in-picture and other advanced capabilities.
Page 173: Accessory Overview
VideoRay tether includes an APIC (Auxiliary Pair of Independent Conductors) that can be used to communicate with accessories. The Pro 4 ROV has a 9 pin accessory port that includes access to the APIC as well as to power, and the ROV communications and video buses. The Control panel likewise has an AUX port for topside access to the APIC.
Page 174: Using Accessories
ROV mounted accessories include intervention tools like the manipulator and cutter and additional sensors like sonar and water quality sensors. Examples of the types of integration and a few sample devices are listed below: Power Only Transponders for Desert Star Pilot and Seafloor and Tritech Micron Nav Power and ROV Communications Bus Auxiliary Lights, Manipulator and Cutter Power and the APIC...
Page 175: Maintenance Guide
Users are encouraged to become familiar with the basic routine maintenance procedures and this documentation will provide the necessary information. For advanced diagnostics and repairs, VideoRay recommends users contact a VideoRay Factory Authorized Service Center for assistance or training. VideoRay offers the VideoRay Advantage! Comprehensive Maintenance and Support Program. This optional program includes free checkups, repairs for operational losses, upgrades and other advantages.
Page 176: Best Practices
Failure to inspect and replace thruster cartridge seals as necessary is the most common reason for systems to be returned to VideoRay for repair. Water ingress through the thruster cartridge seals typically leads to major internal component damage, which is expensive to repair. See additional...
Page 177: Routine Maintenance
If these recommendations are followed, the ROV should NEVER experience a flood through the cartridge seal unless the seal itself suffers a catastrophic failure. VideoRay's warranty does not cover damage due to flooding of the ROV through a cartridge seal unless the customer can demonstrate that they have followed the above recommendations and there is reasonable evidence that the seal failed catastrophically due to a manufacturing defect.
Page 178 Maintenance Tools Required VideoRay is designed with ease of maintenance in mind, and only a few tools are required to service the system. In fact, many maintenance procedures, such as changing light modules can be done without tools. VideoRay also includes a small tool and spares kit with each system delivered that contains most of the required tools.
Page 179: Propellers
Changing a Propeller and Horizontal Thruster Nozzle The Pro 4 propellers are held on smooth shafts using a collet similar to the ones used to hold drill bits. Also note that the Pro 4 uses counter rotating propellers and a smaller diameter propeller for the vertical thruster.
Page 180 Changing a Thruster Cartridge Seal View example cartridge seals. Cartidge seals are universal and fit on any shaft. Replacing a cartidge seal requires removing the propeller. To remove a cartridge seal, first remove the propeller following the instructions. Next, grasp the cartridge seal and slide it off of the shaft. You may need to twist it a little to remove it. To install a cartridge seal, make sure the O-ring and thruster tube are clean.
Page 181: Cartridge Seals
Cartridge Seals Example Cartridge Seals New cartridge seal. Cartridge seal with an acceptable bubble - this seal is okay to use. Nearly empty cartridge seal - this seal should have been replaced when the oil level reached 1/2 of the original volume. Cartridge seals like this should not be used.
Page 182: Light Domes Or Modules
Changing a Light Dome or Light Module To remove a light dome, unscrew the light dome from the thruster. To install a light dome, make sure the O-ring is clean and not damaged. Lubricate the O-ring. The thread pitch is small compared to the diameter of the light dome and it is easy to cross thread the light dome. Carefully align light dome and threads and screw the light dome onto the thruster.
Page 183: Camera Domes
Changing a Main Dome The main domes are interchangeble from front to rear. When working on the main domes, the ROV skid needs to be removed. It also helps to remove the float block and horizontal thruster nozzles. To remove a main dome, first float block and horizontal thruster nozzles. Next, remove the ROV skid by removing the four screws at the bottom of the main dome retaining ring at the front (2 screws) and the back (2 screws).
Page 184: Diagnostics And Repair
One step at a time - Be logical and make each test provide results you can use to narrow down the problem. The pro 4 is a collection of relatively simple components, but when something goes wrong, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The following steps should be your first response to a general system malfunction, especially if the power and communications warning indicators in the ROV Health instrument are lit.
Page 185: Power
Diagnostics and Repair - Power When the ROV powers up, you will hear a series of tones, the lights will flash, and you should be able to see some internal LEDs light up. If none of these occur a power problem is possible. Power problems can occur on the AC side or DC side.
Page 186: Communications
Diagnostics and Repair - Communications Communications problems can result in loss of control of the ROV. Communications in the Pro 4 occurs at several levels. The computer has to communicate with the control panel via the USB cable. First verify that the cable is connected.
Page 187: Control
ROV subsystem, poorly adjusted buoyancy, or a physical problem like a stuck tether or fouled propeller. VideoRay Cockpit instruments can confirm that a hand controller input is being received. If the instrument does not indicate a controller input, such as the camera indicator does not move when you press the camera tilt button, then check to make sure the hand controller is plugged in.
Page 188: Video
Diagnostics and Repair - Video Video problems are widely variable. It could be a faulty cable, signal problem, video noise, improper camera setting for the conditions, or even lighting. If there is no video signal, first verify that rest of the system is functional. If the rest of the system is functional, verify that the video circuit in the control panel is recognized by the computer.
Page 189: Customization Guide
Customization Guide The Pro 4 has unprecedented customization capabilities based on using a conventional laptop computer as the core of the system's topside architecture. Many new features will be available through software updates. Future software versions are already on the drawing board to include user customizations to the interface and functionality.
Page 190 If you want to change the button assignments, the XML configuration files need to be edited by hand. This is not something VideoRay encourages users to do until the graphical interface is complete, but if you have a need to modify the hand controller button mapping in the meantime, please contact VideoRay for assistance.
Page 191: Sdk
The VideoRay SDK (Software Development Kit) allows for the modification and enhancement of the VideoRay Pro 4. The SDK is divided into two major categories: the Host SDK and the Embedded SDK. The Host SDK, written in C# and consisting of several .DLL's allows for the creation of applications running on a host computer to control the ROV.
Page 192: Upgrader's Guide
Upgrader's Guide to the Pro 4 The VideoRay Pro 4 is a comprehensive technological overhaul of the Pro 3 system. While the basic form factor and size of the ROV's hull have remain unchanged, practically all of the other components have been updated.
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Page 194: System Architecture Feature Updates Compatibility Issues
Topics in this Section System Architecture Feature Updates Compatibility Issues 194 of 202...
Page 195 ROVs around the world more than any other system, the Pro 4 capitalizes on the features that have withstood the tests of time and adds the latest technological breakthroughs.
Page 196 Comparison of VideoRay Pro 3 versus VideoRay Pro 4 Accessory Port Pin Function (Pro 3 / Deep Blue) Function (Pro 4) 1 Video - Video - 2 Video + Video + 3 48 VDC +, 30 Watts 24 VDC +, 30 Watts 4 Aux + Aux + 5 Ground Power Common (Ground) 6 Aux - Aux - 7 Manipulator 24 VDC - RS-485 Tx 8 Manipulator 24 VDC + RS-485 Rx 9 12 VDC +, 6 Watts 12 VDC +, 30 Watts 1.
Page 197 Summary The Pro 4 has taken the highly acclaimed and extremely reliable Pro 3 GTO to new levels of performance by overhauling and updating many of the key components while maintaining the basic structure and form factor of VideoRay ROVs.
Page 198 Pro 4 Power and Thruster Technology The Pro 4 power supply has been upgraded from 48 Volts DC to 75 V DC, but still maintains the same low power consumption of the Pro 3 due to more efficient power circuitry. To support this increase safely, the Pro 4 incorporates a Line Insulation Monitor (LIM) protection circuit.
Page 199 The heading of the ROV is displayed in the compass and its attitude in the artificial horizon indicator. Pro 4 Depth Gauge The Pro 4's depth gauge is much more sensitive and has about 10 times the resolution of the Pro 3's depth gauge. You do not need to calibrate the depth gauge.
Page 200 Pro 4 Depth Rating The Pro 4 depth rating has been increased to 305 meters (1000 feet) by using a stiffer hull, but the overall weight of the Pro 4 has been reduced when compared to the Pro 3 GTO.
Page 201 The Pro 3 and Pro 4 lights are not interchangeable between these two systems even though the connectors are the same. Using a Pro 3 light bulb on a Pro 4 ROV, or a Pro 4 LED on a Pro 3 ROV may cause damage to the lights or the ROV.
Page 202 Run Time The run time of the Pro 3 is stored in the control panel. The run time of the Pro 4 is stored in the ROV. This provides a more accurate representation of the amount of hours of use of the ROV.

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