VideoRay Self-Service Information Center

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• How big are these Pro 4 / C3 systems?
  Pro 4 Vehicle 36 x 27 x 21 cm (14.2 x 11 x 8.5 inches) (L x W x H) 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs) C3 Fluorometer 23 x 10 ...
• How can I change the size of the video window on the Pro 4?
  VideoRay Cockpit version 1.7 and up provides an interface to select whether the video window can be resized or not.  See: http://download.videoray.com/documentation/pro_4/html/settings_adv_video.html   This FAQ applies to version ...
• How can you make sure the ROV is water tight after you open it in the field?
  VideoRay offers a leak detector, which can be used to check for leaks.  Using the leak detector, pressurize the main housing to no more than ...
• How can you work with maps while using Smart Tether?
  There are two basic ways to work with maps in Smart Tether As a Base Map overlay while you operate the ROV, and its path is ...
• How does the Pro 4 video circuit work?
  Understanding the video circuit can help in diagnosing and solving video problems.  Typical video problems include complete loss of video, video noise, image quality (focus, ...
• How do I calibrate the pressure sensor and compass on models with these features?
  Explorer Hold the tilt switch on "down" for 5 seconds while turning on the control panels main power.  Follow the calibration instructions that will appear on ...
• How do I contact VideoRay Technical Support?
  You can contact VideoRay technical support by any of the following means. Phone: +1 610-458-3000 Option 1 Email: support@videoray.com ...
• How do I add a sonar to my Professional VideoRay system?
  As with all VideoRay accessories, you simply mount the sonar (a process that involves no tools for the SeaSprite, and only 4 screws for a ...
• How do I remove or change the logo on the video overlay?
  The default VideoRay logo is stored in: C:\Program Files\VideoRay\vrCockpit\, or C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoRay\vrCockpit\ for 64 bit OS systems.  It is named: videoOverlay.png To remove the logo, ...
• How do you turn around when you are weather vaning in the current?
  The only effective way to turn around to move upstream in a current, is to remove the tension on the tether. Run the ROV in ...
• How does the Pro 4 communications circuit work?
  Understanding the communications circuit can help in diagnosing and solving communications related problems.  Communications related problems include loss of control, telemetry or both. Overview The communications circuit ...
• How does the Pro 4 measure water temperature?
  The Pro 4 uses a precision piezoresistive sensor for water pressure and temperature measurement.Both datum are measured by a single sensing element which is in ...
• How does the ROV surface or dive?
  The ROV has a vertical thruster to control vertical ascent or descent. In order for this thruster to be effective, the ROV should be operated ...
• How is the C3 data displayed or recorded during the operation?
  C3 data is stored internally and can be streamed real time to a terminal window and recorded to a file using VideoRayâs topside computer. The ...
• How is VideoRay Powered?
  A VideoRay submersible system requires surface power of 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz which covers common wall plug power anywhere in the world.Depending on the model ...
• How long a tether can a VideoRay use?
  Presuming that most of the length is negative tether The Pro 3 can support up to 1250 feet (381 meters.) The Pro 4 with a Lyyn ...
• How long do thruster cartridge seals usually last?
  Thruster cartridge seals last on average about 50 - 100 hours depending on many factors including the water environment, temperature, thruster shaft condition, sustained rpm and ...
• How much Power does VideoRay have to pull tethers and fight currents?
  Different VideoRays produce different amounts of thrust. We'll answer this question for the model with the most thrust, the Pro 4. Tether pulling ability is a ...
• How much tether can fit on the tether deployment system (TDS)?
  Wind the tether on the TDS neatly to store the maximum amount of tether. The standard TDS can hold one 76 meter (250 feet) negative ...
• How often should you check the thruster cartridge seals?
  They should be checked before and after every dive.  The process is a simple visual inspection and you should look for signs of abrasion, an ...
• How Stable is a VideoRay in the water?
  Underwater stability could be defined in two ways: When moving slowly or when stationary, what happens as it is hit by swirling water currents? When being driven, ...
• How wide do the jaws of the manipulator open?
  The jaws open 5 cm (2 inches). ...