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Optim SeaCam Read This First! Users and operators of the Optim SeaCam should read and understand the information in this section of the manual in order to be familiar with important warnings, hazards, and maintenance requirements. Safety Symbols In this manual, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
6. If the unit is completely flooded, rinse the internal components with clean, fresh water in order to minimize contamination and corrosion damage. 7. Allow parts to dry in air or in an oven set to 60°C (140°F). 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 5 of 19...
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Integration Options The Optim SeaCam comes in either a coax, fiber optic, or IP model. The CX/FX models feature low latency 6G-SDI outputs in CWDM fiber optic and coax data links respectively, while the IP model enables streaming live video over an Ethernet network or capturing directly up to 1 TB onboard memory.
Optim SeaCam Housing Options The Optim SeaCam is available in a robust Grade 5 titanium housing with a borosilicate glass port and can be configured for a standard 6,000 m or optional 11,000 m operating depth. Video Signal Standards IP Video Streaming The IP video streaming option uses a high quality h.265 video encoder from Z3 Technologies to compress and...
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06C002 1: DC- 4: N/C Other connector options available. Contact DeepSea Sales with inquiries for PINOUT 2: DC+ 5: ↑RxD/B+ connectors and pinouts not listed. 3: N/C 6: ↓TxD/A- 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 9 of 19...
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5: TD- Other connector options available. Contact DeepSea Sales with inquiries for PINOUT 2: DC- 6: TD+ connectors and pinouts not listed. 3: DC+ 7: RD- 4: DC+ 8: RD+ 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 10 of 19...
Ethernet: Virtual COM port, Control Tristate: Zoom, Focus, AF on-off, AWB VISCA protocol Standard Coax: SubConn HFCX75BH6M Electrical: SubConn DBH8M SubConn DBH8M Connector FleXlink: SubConn DBH8M Fiber: SubConn OptoLink 1FO 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 11 of 19...
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SubConn SEA-CON Schilling Robotics DBH8 MCBH8M-NET SEANET MALE PIN VIEW MALE PIN VIEW Ethernet Camera Ethernet Camera Discrete Power Discrete Power IP Camera 10/100Mbps 10/100Mbps CHASSIS 08E021 08E022 07E004 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 12 of 19...
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4K Camera HD Camera Hybrid Coax Hybrid Coax Tristate Serial Zoom ± Focus ± Focus Mode ↑RxD/B+ White Balance Set ↓TxD/A- COAX SHIELD SDI REF SDI REF PINOUT 06X024 06X020 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 13 of 19...
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Optim SeaCam Dimensions OSC-2080-XX 10 January 2025 Optim SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 14 of 19...
The Optim SeaCam is built on a Sony FCB-ER8530 zoom block camera module capable of 4K-UHD resolution at a maximum of 30 frames per second. This is paired with a media converter for coax and fiber optic SDI outputs or a Linux-based IP encoder module for real-time streaming and onboard encoding.
Optim SeaCam Care and Maintenance The Optim SeaCam is designed to require minimal maintenance for proper operation and a long service life. Maintaining the Optim SeaCam according to the below timeline will help prolong the life of your equipment. After every dive…...
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RMA Procedure for Repair Should it be necessary to return your Optim SeaCam to the factory, follow the procedure for a Flooded Housing on page 5. Leave the connector partially unscrewed before shipping the HD Camera to DeepSea Power & Light.
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