SubC Imaging has launched the Rayfin Uplink, a new camera technology designed to allow operators to achieve digital 4K video and high-resolution imaging on their legacy Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems.
This technology is intended to work with older or analog setups, effectively bridging the performance gap between traditional subsea platforms and current high-definition imaging needs. The Rayfin Uplink creates a digital connection between a Rayfin camera mounted on the ROV and a topside laptop or control unit. This is accomplished by utilizing the twisted pair or coax cabling already present within the ROV’s tether, delivering modern image performance to established ROV fleets that lack fiber optic connections.
By making use of existing signal paths inside the ROV, the Rayfin Uplink provides offshore inspection teams with a cost-effective method to expand the scope of work their ROVs can handle.
Chad Collett, CEO of SubC Imaging, noted that the technology addresses a specific industry challenge, “Many offshore operators need better image quality, but their ROVs weren’t designed for modern bandwidth and digital workflows. The Rayfin Uplink changes that. It gives teams access to the highest imaging quality using the systems they already own.”
As both inspection requirements and client expectations for higher resolution imaging continue to rise, the Rayfin Uplink offers a solution that helps operators meet these new standards without having to commit to major capital expenditure on upgrades.
