This new product has been developed to provide our clients with the highest possible specification drop camera system for use over standard geophysical tow cables.

Quality of build and ease of use have been primary considerations during the design stage and clients were consulted on how best to improve on the current systems on the market. The resulting Uni-Lander provides a suitable platform to allow the use of the latest and best imaging cameras and sensors.

Topside Equipment

The topside equipment is made up of two main components, these are housed in a Ruggedised 4U Flight Case.

• QLINK PRO topside Power and Communications Unit
• Industrial PC

The main function of the QLINK PRO 2U topside Unit is to provide a robust communications link to and from the Lander subsea unit and provide a source of power for the subsea equipment. The communication link VDSL signal is superimposed on top of DC power and is carried over a steel wire armoured umbilical containing a tough coax cable.

The internal power supply provides a current limited output to provide a source of DC power to the Lander subsea pod and subsequent subsystems which are connected to the subsea pod within the lander frame.

Control of the Subsea equipment is achieved via bespoke software running on a dedicated Industrial PC. This PC is housed along with the topside Power supply in the flight case.

Subsea Equipment

The Lander frame is fabricated from 316L Stainless steel tube and is made up of several sections which are bolted together. This sectional approach allows for the frame to be dismantled for shipping as well as making it easy to repair in the event of damage. The frame is free flooding.

The frame lift section is designed with 15 holes to allow the frame to be balanced to compensate for any additional weight, or to allow for the angle of pull to be changed to suit operations.

The Subsea equipment fitted within the Lander frame consists of the following main components.

Digital Stills Camera with live video feed

• Eagle IP Stills Camera Very high-quality Stills Camera in 300m rated housing
• Internal Digital stills / HD Video camera with full control over 10/100 Ethernet
• Topside interface allows control of all key functions including focus (auto/manual)
• Internal storage of JPEG images or H.265 Video
• Record 4k UHD Video to internal storage
• >18-megapixel sensor
• Manual/Autofocus (depending on Lens option)
• Various F Mount lens options
• Camera communications / power connector
• TTL Flash control output (Option)

 Eagle IP 180 degree camera

• Provides full 180 degree view or “digital pan and tilt” for complete situational awareness around the lander
• Superb HD Colour image camera in 300m rated Acetal housing
• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
• Connector MCBH6M Eagle IP Light
• High brightness LED light rated up to 4000m of water depth. Fully controllable over ethernet interface
• Sapphire Window
• Anodised Aluminium
• 4000m Depth rating
• Power 20-30vDC@2A max
• Data 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
• Max Light output 6000lm
• Beam Angle 90° in water
• Connector MCBH6M