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 Accessories Guide.

Accessory Equipment Types

Accessory equipment types include:

• 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), or for logistics support of general operations.

Accessory Equipment Support

Most submerged accessories are mounted to the ROV on the existing VideoRay Pro 4 skid, or they may have their own skid designed to replace the standard skid.

The electrical and data requirements of submerged 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.

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

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.

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