The Pro 3 XE incorporates the features of a Pro 3, adding an integrated 15 inch display monitor that will display both video and a computer screen simultaneously in either PAL or NTSC, and a 131 ft (40 m) Performance tether extension.
The Pro 3 XE is also PC computer control enabled, allowing operators to control the Pro 3 XE using included wired or wireless game controllers with a user-supplied laptop computer. The Pro 3 XE can even be controlled by software applications or remotely via a network.
The Pro 3 XE can easily accommodate recording devices, modular instrumentation and tools such as: scanning imaging sonar for low visibility environments; manipulator for object retrieval or intervention; positioning system for exhaustive area searches; water quality sensor, metal thickness gauge, and more. Pro 3 XE units can accommodate additional neutrally buoyant, negatively buoyant, or positively buoyant tether extensions to reach up to 305 m (1,000 ft) in overall distance but limited to 152 m (500 ft) in water depth. Included is an inverter for operation using a 12 volt power source such as a car battery.
Features
Camera
Forward facing wide angle color camera
570 lines of resolution and 0.3 lux
Variable control tilt with 180 degree vertical field of view
Wide focus range
NTSC or PAL
Rear facing black & white camera - 430 lines 0.1 lux
Lighting
Forward - Two 20 watt high efficiency halogen lights
Rear - Ultra high-intensity LED light array
Propulsion
Horizontal - Two easy to maintain thrusters with 60 mm propellers and guards
Vertical - One thruster
Accessories and Sensors
Accessory connector allows field integration of various instruments and sensors
Control Console
Display
Video display tilt adjustment for optimal viewing angle
LCD depth gauge display
LCD compass with heading display
LCD cumulative hour meter display
Composite video output
Option to superimpose date, time, depth and heading information on video display
Audio annotation microphone for simultaneous recording (video recorder required)
Controls
Joystick controls for horizontal movement and third axis controls
Third axis joystick control (selectable for depth, camera tilt, lights and manipulator)
Vertical depth control with Auto Depth
Lighting control
Camera tilt and focus controls
Front and rear camera toggle
Manipulator control (if installed)
PC Pilot computer control option is enabled (requires a PC and joystick)
Tether
Tether Deployment System with 76 m (250 ft.) neutrally buoyant tether with an extension of 40 m (131 ft.) Professional Performance Tether
