Feature

Revolutionary underwater diver-safety monitoring system

C-Tecnics, specialists in the design and development of underwater imaging and video recording systems, required a paired LCD and single-board computer solution to be integrated into a Peli Case as part of a revolutionary underwater safety monitoring system.

07/09/2021 12:14:44

The new C-Vision system from C-Technics would be designed to allow the remote monitoring of both inshore and offshore divers working in dangerous environments, with up to three streams being fed to remote health and safety experts, who monitor the progress of the divers and ensure their safety while they work. Onshore applications such as pipeline inspections, where remote video monitoring is essential, would also benefit from the C-Vision system.

Challenge

With the customer’s requirement for the screen to be situated in the lid of the Peli Case, it was not possible to use a panel PC. Peli Case lids offer limited depth, so a panel-mounted panel PC would not fit. Furthermore, the volume of cabling for the I/O needed for the cutting-edge C-Vision system would be too large to be stored in the lid. Therefore, to keep with the OEM look of the C-Vision system and IP67 rating, an embedded board would need to be in the base and paired with a separate LCD screen...

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.