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Meeting the Connectorization
Needs of HD Cameras and other
High Bandwidth Systems
Underwater Intervention
Presented by: Leighton Mauro
Meeting the Connectorization
Needs of HD Cameras and other
High Bandwidth Systems
Underwater Intervention
Presented by: Leighton Mauro
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ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) cameras & connectors
HD cameras, connectors and cabling
Termination considerations
Summary
ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) cameras & connectors
HD cameras, connectors and cabling
Termination considerations
Summary
OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
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HD cameras, specialized cable, optical and hybrid connectors have played a vital role in opening new doors to the ROV industry
High definition has proven valuable at greatly increasing manipulator skills of the operator, saving both time and improving task accuracy
HD cameras can be utilized in many different applications with an ROV, such as monitoring, positioning, inspection, and environmental and biological data collection analysis to name a few
HD cameras, specialized cable, optical and hybrid connectors have played a vital role in opening new doors to the ROV industry
High definition has proven valuable at greatly increasing manipulator skills of the operator, saving both time and improving task accuracy
HD cameras can be utilized in many different applications with an ROV, such as monitoring, positioning, inspection, and environmental and biological data collection analysis to name a few
OPENING UP NEW DOORSOPENING UP NEW DOORS
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Important questions to know when implementing HD
Is the system going to be running on 1080i or 720p?
Will you be connecting with a coaxial RG75, mini-coax, or standard subsea cable?
What is the depth rating and how long will you need to run your coax cable/signal?
Component, HD-SDI or HD-SDI Over Fiber Output
Important questions to know when implementing HD
Is the system going to be running on 1080i or 720p?
Will you be connecting with a coaxial RG75, mini-coax, or standard subsea cable?
What is the depth rating and how long will you need to run your coax cable/signal?
Component, HD-SDI or HD-SDI Over Fiber Output
SUBSEA CAMERASSUBSEA CAMERAS
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BENEFITS OF HDTV vs SDTV BENEFITS OF HDTV vs SDTV
• High Definition has twice the vertical and horizontal
resolution than your conventional SDTV (Standard
Definition Video) signals.
• 4x better picture detail than your standard SDTV.
• Increased color fidelity. Another upside of using HD is
the lack of color interference, which can be a major problem when dealing with composite NTSC and PAL video images.
• High Definition has twice the vertical and horizontal
resolution than your conventional SDTV (Standard
Definition Video) signals.
• 4x better picture detail than your standard SDTV.
• Increased color fidelity. Another upside of using HD is
the lack of color interference, which can be a major problem when dealing with composite NTSC and PAL video images.
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Additional Benefits of High Definition
• The much increased resolution available from HDTV means that high-quality video inspection and survey tasks can be performed faster and better.
• Full 1080i HDTV video offers the equivalent of a 2MPixel stills image on every single video frame. This allows video inspections to be more detailed, and potentially reduces the need for stills photographic inspection.
• For remote manipulator operations, HDTV potentially allows complex manipulative tasks to be completed faster and more easily, with less operator fatigue.
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DIFFERENT CAMERAS ONE CONNECTOR DIFFERENT CAMERAS ONE CONNECTOR
Camera 1 Camera 2
Camera 3
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SINGLE CONNECTOR SUPPORTS MULTIPLE HD CAMERAS
SINGLE CONNECTOR SUPPORTS MULTIPLE HD CAMERAS
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PICTURE USING NON-HD SUBSEA CAMERAPICTURE USING NON-HD SUBSEA CAMERA
SD Camera on ROV (Source: Reaching Ultra).
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PICTURE USING A SUBSEA HD CAMERAPICTURE USING A SUBSEA HD CAMERA
SD Camera on ROV (Source: Reaching Ultra).
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CABLES AND CONNECTORS BEINGUSED ON ROV’S TODAY
CABLES AND CONNECTORS BEINGUSED ON ROV’S TODAY
Caption from Google Images Oceaneering ROV
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• Underwater connectors are used for joining up electrical
or optical circuits underwater
• They provide a termination of an underwater cable or
oil-filled hose, containing electrical conductors, optical
fibers or both
• One example being used in the industry, is the 55 Series
type connector. SEA CON®’s 55 is suitable for a variety
of applications including ROV’s, underwater cameras,
diver communications, lights and pan and tilts
• Underwater connectors are used for joining up electrical
or optical circuits underwater
• They provide a termination of an underwater cable or
oil-filled hose, containing electrical conductors, optical
fibers or both
• One example being used in the industry, is the 55 Series
type connector. SEA CON®’s 55 is suitable for a variety
of applications including ROV’s, underwater cameras,
diver communications, lights and pan and tilts
FACTS ON HD TYPE CONNECTORSUSED ON ROV’S
FACTS ON HD TYPE CONNECTORSUSED ON ROV’S
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CONNECTORS USED ON HD CAMERASCONNECTORS USED ON HD CAMERAS
A good example would be SEA CON®’s 75 ohm coax connector which wasdeveloped in conjunction with a cameramanufacturer where a new HD camerarequired impedance matched coax andsignal lines
A good example would be SEA CON®’s 75 ohm coax connector which wasdeveloped in conjunction with a cameramanufacturer where a new HD camerarequired impedance matched coax andsignal lines
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75 OHM CONTINUED75 OHM CONTINUED
Key Features:• Available in a variety of materials• Suitable for a variety of applications• Based on existing design
Design Specifications:• Contacts: 1 Coax, 6 Electrical (22 AWG)• Recommended coaxial cable or component RG.6A/U &
RG.59B/U• Bulkhead tested to 8,400psi
Key Features:• Available in a variety of materials• Suitable for a variety of applications• Based on existing design
Design Specifications:• Contacts: 1 Coax, 6 Electrical (22 AWG)• Recommended coaxial cable or component RG.6A/U &
RG.59B/U• Bulkhead tested to 8,400psi
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HD CONNECTORS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE HD CONNECTORS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
• Fiber Only: Multiple options available, Opti-Con, VMF
Rubber Molded Connector, and Mini-Con
• Hybrid Electrical Connectors: Mini-Con and Opti-Con
• Power/Coax: MIN-L FCRL – 1 COAX/6 ELECTRIC
• Fiber Only: Multiple options available, Opti-Con, VMF
Rubber Molded Connector, and Mini-Con
• Hybrid Electrical Connectors: Mini-Con and Opti-Con
• Power/Coax: MIN-L FCRL – 1 COAX/6 ELECTRIC
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CONNECTORS USED ON ROV’SCONNECTORS USED ON ROV’S
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WHAT IS CHALLENGING ABOUT HD CONNECTORS?
WHAT IS CHALLENGING ABOUT HD CONNECTORS?
• Type of signal
• Bandwidth
• Signal interference
• Number of channels
• Type of signal
• Bandwidth
• Signal interference
• Number of channels
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OPTICAL CONNECTOROPTICAL CONNECTOR
• Why hybrid?
• Optical for signal
• Electric for power
• One connector or two?
• Cost of hybrids are typically more but split terminations can also incur cost
• Optics allow you to achieve much longer transmission distances
• Why hybrid?
• Optical for signal
• Electric for power
• One connector or two?
• Cost of hybrids are typically more but split terminations can also incur cost
• Optics allow you to achieve much longer transmission distances
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FIBER VS COPPERFIBER VS COPPER
Type Advantages Disadvantages
Fiber
• Higher bandwidth speed• Cost (Long Haul)• Lighter weight for large
systems
• More complex terminations• Initial cost and additional
equipment needed to install and service
• Possible pressure dependent loss
Copper
• Electrical power Transmission
• Cost Advantage (Less costly connectors and electronics)
• Electrical /Copper is a known Technology
• Limited in Speed and Bandwidth
• Limited Transmission Distances
• Increased Weight and Size
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ADVANTAGES OF OPTICAL CONNECTORSADVANTAGES OF OPTICAL CONNECTORS
• Using optical allows significantly greater quantity of data to be transmitted at faster rates
• Weight and size. They are significantly lighter and smaller than a comparable copper assembly
• Easily carry power where the power over optics market is not yet at a marketable stage
• Using optical allows significantly greater quantity of data to be transmitted at faster rates
• Weight and size. They are significantly lighter and smaller than a comparable copper assembly
• Easily carry power where the power over optics market is not yet at a marketable stage
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SUMMARYSUMMARY
• Subsea Cameras and connectors have come a long way in the industry, bringing forth technological challenges, innovation, and the potential of an ever expanding future.
• Thank you for your time and please come visit us at Booth #705
• Subsea Cameras and connectors have come a long way in the industry, bringing forth technological challenges, innovation, and the potential of an ever expanding future.
• Thank you for your time and please come visit us at Booth #705