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Seaeye Launches 1000m Rated Falcon DR

04/20/2006

Seaeye has launched its 1000 meter rated Falcon DR, an ROV designed for deepwater work, inshore, offshore and down tunnels, where a small, portable, yet powerful ROV is needed. This new addition to the Falcon range comes with built in fiber optics, giving high volume data transmission over a long umbilical, and the ability to use broadcast quality video cameras.
Tilting variable intensity lights are linked to a new camera tilt mechanism for superior illumination when filming above or below the vehicle.
The new deep-rated Falcon DR incorporates a number of rolling developments in the Falcon range, including improved tolerances to the gearboxes of the five independent thrusters for smoother running and a longer life. These powerful brushless thrusters, each with velocity feedback, are designed to give precise and rapid control for finger-tip maneuverability.
Also newly introduced is a lightweight surface control unit that is almost half the size of the earlier units and is much lighter. It comes with a fold out 17-in. flat screen and keyboard. The unit operates through a universal single phase, self-selecting AC input of 100 to 270 volts at 2.8 kW. And for hostile conditions an optional IP68 waterproof surface control unit is also available.
Like the rest of the Falcon range the new Falcon DR model, with its open polypropylene frame, allows standard accessories such as cameras, sonars and manipulators to be easily bolted-on. Additional custom tooling kits can be added, when needed, by fitting an under-slung module.