SEAMOR Marine Ltd. says that it will soon be introducing a new handheld control pendant that will be available to pair with SEAMOR ROVs.
The company says that the SEAMOR pendant is ergonomic, lightweight, easy to use, and more comfortable for pilots who are undertaking long jobs. SEAMOR Marine wanted to give users the option to step away from the console when needed while still being able to control the vehicle, particularly during launch and retrieval of the ROV, or when using an alternate display when navigating via sonar or other instruments. Utilizing a robust and reliable Logitech F310 handheld controller, the pendant is intuitive and users will quickly adapt to this new accessory. Controls for the thrusters, camera tilt angle, and camera lights, are mapped onto the pendant’s control sticks and buttons, and other vehicle functions can be configured for clients’ specific needs.
Designed with a modular design philosophy, SEAMOR says that the pendant is an easy to add accessory to a SEAMOR system. A single button press enables or disables the pendant, allowing the pilot to switch back and forth between the handheld controller and the main console panel as needed. The pendant incorporates a fail-safe design that returns control back to the panel if the pendant becomes disconnected or loses power, with the video monitor displaying the pendant’s status.
The SEAMOR Handheld Control Pendant weighs less than 300 grams and is compatible with any of the company’s Steelhead, Chinook and Mako ROVs, as well as any legacy SEAMOR Marine vehicles via a standard control console. •
