VideoRay Defender MSS, Operator'S Manual

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Keep fingers, hair, loose clothing and other objects away from VideoRay's propellers and other
pinch points.
Monitor weather and sea conditions and heed any warnings or alerts.
Be aware of and follow any legal ordinances or regulations in your area regarding operation of
vessels and underwater equipment in the water.
Before setting up for or commencing any dive, it is a good practice to make sure there are no
hazards to people or the equipment on land or in the water. If there are other people in the water
nearby, you should advise them that you are going to be operating the ROV. As the owner/operator, it
is your responsibility to ensure the safety of those around you as well as that of the equipment and
nearby property.
How Safe Is Safe Enough?
Addressing all aspects of safety while working in a water environment is beyond the scope of this
documentation. VideoRay encourages you to participate in safety training appropriate for your industry
and applications, including such topics as vessel operations, first aid, survival and other relevant
topics.
Introduction to the System Components
Unpack the system and familiarize yourself with the components.
ROV
The ROV, or Remotely Operated Vehicle, carries the
cameras, lights and sensors or accessories to the
underwater places you want to observe. Thrusters provide
mobility and these systems are controlled from the surface
using the control panel and hand controller.
See the ROV section of the Equipment Guide for more
information.
User Control Console
The User Control Console includes the system's power and
communications modules, computer and hand controller,
and serves as the operator's control interface and video
display. Open the User Control Console and familiarize
yourself with the components and primary controls on the
hand controller. See the
User Control Console and Hand
Controller sections of the Equipment Guide for a complete
description of all of the controls and connections.
See the Control Panel section of the Equipment Guide for
more information.
Hand Controller
The hand controller is used to pilot the VideoRay and
operate other features like the lights, camera controls and