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 mission profiles.

This section provides an overview of what accessory equipment is available. For up-to-date information, including new accessories and updates, visit http://www.videoray.com. For information about installing and using accessories, including operational recommendations, please see the guides provided with each accessory.

Accessory Types

• Submerged - devices mounted on the ROV or tether. The level of integration varies from none to tightly coupled use of power, data and control.

• Topside - topside components of ROV mounted accessories (such as a computer, software and interface electronics).

• Mission Support - for logistics support of operations, such as a generator, tables, awning for shade, etc.

Accessory Categories

• Platform Integration / Autonomy

• Imagery Support and Enhancement

• Intervention

• Propulsion

• Sonar Systems

• Position Tracking Systems

• Sensors

• Adapter Modules

• Tether
• Topside Support

• Tactical Operations Support

Accessory Sources

• Included

• VideoRay Options

• Third Parties

Accessory Use

Accessories are supported via an accessory port on ROV that includes power and an interface to the APIC (Auxiliary Pair of Independent Conductors). The tether includes an APIC for dedicated communications to the topside, where the conductors can be accessed at the AUX connector on the control panel. The ROV communications bus is also exposed on the accessory port of the ROV allowing a direct interface between VideoRay Cockpit software and the accessory.

Multiple accessories can be connected in parallel by the use of a stackable connector. The manipulator and cutter do not use a stackable connector, but can be used with other accessories by plugging in their connector as the last one in sequence.

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.

The specifications for the ROV accessory port can be found in the Accessory Port section of the Equipment Guide

The specifications for the control panel AUX port can be found in the AUX Port section of the Equipment Guide

For additional information about supporting custom accessories, see the Accessories section of the Customization Guide.