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NEW DEPTHS WITH ZANDAR FOR SUBSEA CONSTRUCTION
March 21st 2006
Dublin, Ireland - March 21st 2006 –
Zandar
Technologies, a leading
innovator in the design and development of high resolution
multi-image processing and control systems will be showcasing
new enhanced MultiViewer products for live video monitoring at Stand
#D85, IFSEC 2006 between 8 - 12 May, at the Birmingham NEC, UK
A
FusionPro 1RU 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 DIAMOND vessel for Deep Marine Technology, Inc. based in
Houston, Texas, USA. The supply and sale of Zandar equipment was
through Industrial
Audio / Video, Inc. in Houston and Bock Associates, Inc. in
Irving
,
Texas
.
Built in 2005, the DMT DIAMOND is a 240 foot, Class II
Dynamically Positioned Multi-Service Vessel (DP MSV) utilized to
carry out subsea construction and field development works, deepwater
intervention tasks, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys, and
flying lead and umbilical installations for oil and gas companies
predominantly in the Gulf of Mexico.
"When putting together the feature elements required to
effectively operate a subsea construction vessel in the
Gulf of Mexico
, it was essential to DMT that our monitoring system be comprised of
the latest in state-of-the-art technology" explains Jeremy
Herndon, Project Manager for the DMT DIAMOND at Deep Marine
Technology, Inc.
"As a result of endeavoring to offer our clients unparalleled
service, we chose the Zandar MultiViewer based upon its ability to
take composite video, computer VGA inputs for our survey spread and
geoseismic data and combine them all onto a single screen. The
benefits of getting a clear, high resolution picture in the
combination of computer and composite feeds offers us a clear
advantage over our competitors and also enabled us to save valuable
vessel control center office space and money," Herndon adds.
Up to eight high-resolution cameras are operational on the vessel to
monitor each subsea project.
Live camera images are transmitted directly into the Zandar
unit via fibre optic for display on a front projection system at a
resolution of 1,024 x 768. The
image on the screen is then recorded onto DVD and audio commentary
is then overlayed. These
DVD images are provided to clients for feedback and record keeping
purposes. Each screen is
configured depending on the specifics of the job and amount of
cameras involved using the front panel of the unit as well as
easy-to-use and intuitive software for layout and screen
configuration.
"DMT has found the Zandar FusionPro MultiViewer to be of high
quality, extremely reliable and the customer service excellent.
Additionally, DMT personnel have also found the FusionPro to
be easy to use. For
example, in less than five minutes it can be configured and
working" adds Herndon.
Deirdre Smith, CEO at Zandar Technologies concludes, "Designed for
high resolution displays, the FusionPro 1RU MultiViewer combines the
very best in performance and accuracy.
It accommodates a vast array of user configurations
consisting of a choice of plug in processing cards and associated i/o,
enabling users to combine formats - analog video, SDI, HD-SDI, RGBHV
computer sources, DVI sources, and audio - in one system. This makes
it perfect for this type of mission-critical application."
Zandar
has developed the Fusion Series of multi-source display processors
with the introduction of the next generation FusionPro+.
FusionPro+
supports resolutions of up
to UXGA and 1080p, features enhanced layout editing software with
the all new Z-Configurator and has the ability to drive two displays
as one virtual monitor wall with the optional Zandar Dual Head (ZdH)
facility.
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 |
