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SMARTSIGHT MV100
DeepSea has introduced the SmartSight MV100, the
first in its new line of cameras built specifically for
machine vision applications.
The camera system marks the company’s entry into
advanced computer vision technologies while
preserving the rugged durability that defines its
subsea products.
Optimal for systems integrating machine learning
and artificial intelligence, the SmartSight MV100
enables object recognition, navigation, and
inspection, enhancing autonomous subsea
operations with greater precision and efficiency.
Designed to meet the stringent demands of deep-
sea exploration and industrial underwater
applications, DeepSea says that its camera sets a
new standard for subsea imaging.
A Gigabit Ethernet interface ensures seamless
integration with existing platforms, while its low
power consumption extends operational
capabilities in autonomous vehicles. Its compact
form factor allows for easy manoeuvring and
portability.
The camera's lightweight design—0.44 kg in water
with a flat port and 0.37 kg with a dome port—
enhances adaptability for various deployment
scenarios. Encased in a robust titanium housing, the
SmartSight MV100 withstands extreme underwater
conditions, performing reliably at depths up to 6 km
with either the flat or dome port.
The MV100 offers sensor options
from high-sensitivity 0.4 MP to
better-than-HD 3.2 MP, all featuring
Sony Pregius global shutter
technology in both colour and
monochrome. A selection of focal
lengths from 2.3 mm to 6 mm
provides flexibility for different
imaging needs.
Compliance with GigE Vision standards, along with
support for discrete power and Power over Ethernet
SmartSight MV100
(PoE), ensures compatibility with industry
requirements. Digital input and output
channels facilitate triggering and event
synchronisation, making it highly functional
in complex underwater environments.
Compatibility with LED SeaLite SeaStrobe
lights further optimises illumination in
deepsea conditions. A dedicated sync
input and fast response times allow the
SeaStrobe to be used in machine vision
applications to freeze movement and
reduce power consumption compared to
continuous output LED lights.
Highly configurable, the SmartSight MV100
can be customised with various lens,
sensor, housing, and connector options for
seamless integration with existing systems.
The choice of optical port further allows
the MV100 to be tailored to specific
imaging requirements. The flat port offers
a reduced field of view underwater but
maintains the same optimal focus in air and
water. The dome port preserves field of
view across both mediums but achieves
optimal focus when underwater.
The dome port also allows the MV100 to
be configured to perform at depths up to
11 km.