The VideoRay Deep Blue XE ideally suited for deep missions. It includes the submersible, integrated control box, 335 m (1,100 ft) of tether, manual, two watertight, rolling Pelican cases, and tool kit. The Deep Blue XE is depth rated to 305 m (1000 ft). Standard features that go beyond those offered on the Pro III XE include the Professional Performance Package (for superior operation) and the GTO - Greater Thrust Option. Like the Pro III XE, the Deep Blue XE is also PC computer control enabled, allowing operators to control the Deep Blue XE using wireless game controllers. The Deep Blue XE can even be controlled by software applications or remotely via a network.

The Deep Blue XE can easily accommodate modular instrumentation and tools such as: scanning imaging sonar for low visibility environments; manipulator for object retrieval or intervention; positioning system for exhaustive area searches; water quality sensor, metal thickness gauge, and more. The Tether Deployment System (TDS) is included for quick coiling and recoiling of the tether.

Standard features of VideoRay Deep Blue XE

• Depth Rated to 305 m (1000 ft)
• Tether Deployment System with 305 m (1000 ft) of negatively buoyant tether and 30 m (100 ft) of neutrally buoyant tether
• Greater Thrust Option (GTO) included
• Professional Performance Battery included
• Front mounted 570 line high resolution, 0.3 lux color camera with wide angle lens
• Front camera features tilt (175 degrees field of view) and a wide focus range, both controllable from the surface
• Rear mounted 430 line 0.1 lux camera (B&W)
• Integrated 15" color video display monitor (supports 1024X768 resolution)
• User option to superimpose date, time, depth, and heading information on video display
• Digital video recording and stills capture and device included (requires PC)
• Composite video output works with wide variety of video display and recording devices
• Integrated Control Box has room for a variety of optional user-supplied recording devices, such as camcorders
• Video display sun shade for working in bright light
• Video display tilt adjustment for optimal viewing angle
• Audio annotation microphone for simultaneous recording of audio with video
• Two forward looking 20 watt high efficiency halogen lights, controllable from the surface
• Rear looking LED array, controllable from the surface
• Depth gauge, heading, and cumulative hour meter, reading on LCD display on control box
• Joystick controls horizontal movement plus user selectable choice of depth, camera tilt, focus, lights, or optional manipulator allowing one hand control
• Depth rate of increase/decrease controllable from surface
• Depth holding function using Auto Depth included
• Integrated Control Box has room for a variety of optional user-supplied recording devices, such as camcorders
• PC Pilot computer control option is enabled
• Wireless game pad style controller included (requires PC)
• Joystick style controller included (requires PC)
• Serial to USB adapter included for notebook computers without serial ports
• Accessory connector allows simple connection of various instruments and measurement sensors
• Operates from a variety of power sources 100-240 Volts 50-60 Hz AC or 12 Volts DC
• 12 Volt DC 800 Watt inverter included
• Power consumption less than 500 Watts
• Maximum voltage in tether is 48VDC
• Entire system fits in two included Pelican cases, easily transported by one person and checked as airline baggage
• Total System Weight less than 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Owners Manual, Spare Parts, and Basic Tool Kit included
• One year VideoRay Advantage! program membership included.

Price: $46,500.00
NTSC, US Deliveries Only - contact American Standard Robotics for pricing outside the US, for other video standards, and for CE marked versions

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