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Zandar goes exploring
with second subsea vessel
April 11th 2007
Dublin, Ireland ~ April 11th 2007 ~ A FusionPro+ 3RU MultiViewer from Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high quality multi-source video display and management solutions, has been installed onboard the DMT EMERALD vessel for Deep Marine Technology, Inc. based in Houston, Texas, USA. System sale, design and installation was through Media Visions, Inc. of Houston.
Due to enter trials next month, the DMT EMERALD is a brand-new vessel designed to deploy both manned and un-manned ROV vehicles for oil and gas exploration primarily in the Gulf of Mexico however it can go anywhere in the world. Measuring some 292ft in length and capable of accommodating up to 76 crew, the vessel can be used for sub-sea construction, field development works, deepwater intervention tasks, flying lead installation, and umbilical installation.
The Zandar unit will be used to display video imaging from the ROV cameras, along with status displays for sonar, pilot operations, and CCTV among other parameters.
"The client had previous experience of using a FusionPro 1RU MultiViewer in its DMT Diamond vessel so it seemed logical to adopt a similar solution for this vessel," explains Michael Hobart, Sales Manager for Media Visions. "However, in this instance we specified the 3RU model, to allow for future upgrades and expansion."
The FusionPro+ 3RU MultiViewer is a highly modular system which can handle up to 26 scalable windows. The system allows users to combine multiple formats simultaneously - including analog video, SDI, HD-SDI, DVI or RGBHV computer and audio - and features easily accessible front-loading plug-in processing cards so that additional inputs can be simply added as the monitoring requirements increase.
Highlighting the logistical and technological case for the Zandar display solution, Hobart continues: "Being on a ship, we had limited space for a display area that had to display both video and computer sources. The use of the FusionPro+ has enabled us to install a display system that will meet the client's needs far better than the more typical projector-and-screen system.
"We have used four stacked LCD monitors that are positioned in a video wall configuration with the FusionPro+ driving the sources of the individual LCD displays to meet the client's needs. The use of video and computer signals has been completely integrated, allowing camera and sonar images to be displayed on the same monitor. This is important, because it is the sonar data that allows ROV operators to view information such as the depth, latitude and longitude of the ROV in real-time."
As well as saving space and making operational sense, the FusionPro+ features intuitive Z-Configurator layout editing software to allow Deep Marine Technologies to tailor different screen configurations with ease, depending on the personal preferences of each trained ROV operator, and on the requirements of each of DMT's clients.
Offering support for resolutions of up to WUXGA and 1080p, FusionPro+ is Zandar's next-generation multi-image processing platform. The system offers further functionality when used with the optional Zandar Dual Head (ZdH) facility to drive two displays as one virtual monitor wall.
Commenting on this latest installation of FusionPro+ technology, Deidre Smith at Zandar Technologies, says: "The faith that Deep Marine Technology has shown in our solutions fully vindicates our approach to multi-image processing. Our products offer the ultimate in image quality, flexibility, and user configurability. At the same time they are easy to use, and are more than capable of withstanding the rigors of mission-critical applications such as this one."
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MultiViewers on Stand #4066, IFSEC 07, NEC, Birmingham, 21st - 24th
May
About Zandar Technologies plc
Zandar Technologies is a leader in the development of high quality
multi-source display processors that match the specific needs of
any display, monitoring and surveillance environment. The company
combines innovation and experience to provide a wide range of expansive,
flexible and resilient MultiViewer solutions for many applications
including the FusionPro+, Predator, DX and MX series. Zandar’s
international customer base includes many of the world’s leading
companies in the Broadcast, Security and professional Audio Visual
markets. The company’s dedicated sales and engineering team,
professional resellers and responsive technical support specialists
underline a commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer
satisfaction.
For further information about this and other leading MultiViewer
products please visit www.zandar.com
or contact:
Sharon Smyth
Marketing Manager
ssmyth@zandar.com
Tel: +353-1-450 0901
Fax: +353-1-450 0977 |
