Product Description
The perfect underwater inspection system
AquaCam systems are available in a number of configurations depending on your requirements. Systems can be customized by specifying different monitor and extension pole options and by adding items from the accessory list.
Standard AquaCam System
The standard AquaCam system is ideal for most inspection
requirements and comes complete with the following items
- Standard monitor/battery case
- Camera wand with LED illumination
- Cable to connect monitor case to pole
- Cable to connect monitor case to camera wand
- Battery charger with cables
- Carry case for wand, cables and charger
Professional AquaCam System
The professional AquaCam system is ideal for inspection
requirements where images need to be archived. The professional kit comes complete with the following items
- Professional monitor/battery case
- Compact Flash card for Image Storage
- Flash Card Reader for PC Download
- Standard Wand with carry case
- Camera wand with LED illumination
- Cable to connect monitor case to pole
- Cable to connect monitor case to camera wand
- Battery charger with cables
- Carry case for wand, cables and charger
AquaCam Applications
Developed originally for the marine industry as a close hull inspection tool, AquaCam is now supplied globally to markets as diverse as the military, aircraft maintenance companies and sports coaches.
AquaCam’s primary purpose is to provide immediate search and inspection facility in situations where health and safety issues are apparent or where accessibility is an issue. AquaCam is fully portable, very easy to use, ruggedly constructed, cost effective and immediate!
Rental Opportunities
Many organizations have realized AquaCam’s potential not only as an indispensable tool, but also as an opportunity to earn money, offering rental and inspection services to their existing and potential customers!
The use of a AquaCam system can also be used as a value added service to retain customer subscriptions and memberships.
Marine Engineers and Surveyors
AquaCam is the ideal way of evaluating the condition of hull mounted fixtures such as anodes, skin fittings, bow thrusters props and tabs without having to send in a dive team or get the boat lifted. The handscope can also be used when looking into bilges, around engine blocks or into bulkheads. Video footage and images can be recorded digitally to form part of a report or to show customers.
Marina and Harbour Operators
Check the condition of piles, pontoons sea walls and moorings.
Charter Companies
By carrying out pre and post charter inspections, not only can you ensure the safety and condition of your vessels, but also demonstrate damage to customers and make sure its paid for by the culprits!
Boat Valeting Companies
Use AquaCam to demonstrate both the condition of vessels below the waterline and the effectiveness of your service.
Sailing Clubs
Rent AquaCam out to members to bring much needed revenue into your organization – or add its use as a membership benefit!
Police Authorities and Security Services
AquaCam is used by a number of Police Authorities for a range of operations such as searching drains and culverts, roofs and guttering, loft and roofing spaces for discarded weapons, narcotics and even suspects. The flexible camera neck makes it perfect for under vehicle inspections. Again, the recording facility is invaluable.
Fire Search and Rescue
Fire, Search and Rescue authorities use AquaCam to aid sub-surface searches and for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) applications. AquaCam has been specified as part of the New Dimensions Scheme.
Sports Training
Portability, ease of use and extreme clarity make AquaCam the perfect method for demonstrating technique in areas such as swimming coaching. Video images can be recorded and instantly played back to athletes.
Coast Guards / Customs & Excise
AquaCam allows operators to check for contraband hidden below the waterline – whether it’s taped to the hull or towed behind the boat. When used as a handscope it’s also possible to quickly and safely look into tanks and containers. The long reach extension poles and portable monitor packs mean large goods vehicles can be searched and processed easily.
Various length lightweight extension poles, constructed from spun glass fibre are available for the AquaCam. Positive locking mechanisms on each model allow the user to fix the pole at the desired length.
AquaCam’s lightweight, compact display unit (less than 2 lbs.) houses a high resolution (960 x 234) full color 5″ TFT-LCD display and rechargeable battery pack. The display screen has a built-in protective, plastic cover and can be rotated to maintain proper image orientation for the viewer.
Allowing use in all conditions, the AquaCam sunshield covers the screen and reduces glare from the sun. For use in all outdoor conditions or where bright light is reflecting ont he su4rface of the LCD screen and imraing the viiew to the operator. The sunshield is simply held in place with two elastic straps.
12vdc Sealed Lead Acid batteries provide around two hours continual operation between charges. The battery charger is a three stage, short-circuit / overload protected device with LED indicators that display battery/charging states. Full battery charging takes up to 8 hours, where-as top up charging time depends on the level of battery dis-charge.
