The "Must Have" for System Integration!

Using numerous tools/sensors on your ROV? Struggling with multiple copper umbilicals to the detriment of data acquisition, handling and overall operational effectiveness? Don't worry, help is at hand - the Hermes MM-A Multiplexer!

After talking to a lot of our customers throughout the ROV industry, it was clear that there was a need for a way of transmitting data more efficiently from ROVs.

It's caused so much buzz it's captured the interest of major ‘fibre only’ contractors, ROV Manufacturers and small to medium size operators. Already we've delighted to have supplied systems to Global Contractor, Oceaneering International.

A ‘State-of-the-Art’ hardwired communications multiplexer, the competitively priced Hermes MM-A transmits data through 8 bi-directional channels over a single twisted pair. Data communication capability over the cable is 230kbaud in either RS232 or RS485 modes as selected or switched by the operator.

Not only can it be used on copper umbilicals, Hermes MM-A has the added advantage of being able to bundle a number of serial devices for transmission over a single channel of fibre which will both free up capacity and allow operators to build in redundancy. Good huh?

Set up via a surface USB is simple and a PC based program allows you to set up channels for format, baud rate & priority. Additionally, Hermes MM-A can be supplied with hardware to distribute and switch power supplies via one channel to a total of 7 sensors.

It's also available as an OEM kit comprising 2 PCBs and software for integration into existing systems (both PCBs are identical, reducing cost of spares back up).

Although initially designed for the Sonavision suite of sensors, the communication link will easily carry communications to and from any other serial devices.

We can supply the system in a ‘plug and play’ format comprising Topside Distribution Module and 1000m, 3000m & 6000m pressure rated underwater housings - we think of everying!

Check it out...

• Workclass And Survey Class ROV Sensor Package
• ROV Tether Management System Control Communications
• Combining Serial Data from Sensors To Transmit Via A Single Channel Of A Fibre Optic Multiplexer
• RS232 Or RS485 Full Duplex Communication
• 8 Channels
• Up To 230kBaud Combined Data Transfer
• Available In PCB Format For OEM Manufacturing
• Available In A Range of Underwater Housings
• Easily set up for Sonavision Equipment Or Any Other Serial Devices

Feel like you "Must have" one (or more!) Hermes MM-A?

Contact us now: info@sonavision.co.uk.