Bowtech Products continue to expand their distribution network with the appointment of Innova AS, as their exclusive agents in Norway.
In recognition of their appointment Jostein Reinsnos, Managaing Director of Innova said :- "The Bowtech range of high quality products compliments our own products in a significant manner, and further strengthens Innova's capacity as a full range supplier of high specification underwater systems and components. "
Innova AS was established in 1997. With offices in Sandnes and Bergen they supply engineering components and systems for use in the underwater offshore, military and scientific communities.
The company is divided into four main business areas, engineering, sales, service and rental. The engineering department specialises in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of :-
• Electro-hydraulic control systems and ROV/Tooling skids • ROTV systems • Propulsion systems • Sub sea hydraulic power units • Underwater data collection and logging systems • Vibration measurement • ROV tooling systems
Bowtech Products continue to expand their AquaVision range of products, with the release of the SURVEYOR-100 colour zoom camera.
This camera is ideally suited to Nuclear applications, although with its 100 metre rating it also makes for a quality, yet cost effective shallow water viewing solution.
In an irradiated environment the SURVEYOR-100 with its 36:1 optical zoom allows the camera to be located further away from the subject being viewed, compared to traditional cameras. This reduces the effects of radiation, resulting in an increased camera life.
An electro polished stainless steel housing with a Spectrocil non browning fused silica window further enhances the longevity.
530 HTV Lines
36:1 Optical Zoom
Low Light Sensitive
WideDynamicRange
316 Stainless Steel Electro Polished Housing
Spectrocil non browning fused silica window
One of the many unique features of this camera is the advanced back light compensation technology that dramatically improves the camera's dynamic range, resulting in clear image reproduction in extreme high-contrast environments, known as wide dynamic.
The camera captures the same image twice, first with a normal shutter speed and then with a higher shutter speed. The dark areas are captured at normal shutter speed and the bright areas are captured at high shutter speed. These are then combined into one image using an advanced DSP LSI, thus clearly reproducing high-contrast images of the original scene.
For further details and a data sheet please click here .
Bowtech Products are pleased to announce continued expansion of their
distributor network, with the appointment of MeriNorpat as their agents in
Finland.
Formed in 1984 MeriNorpat is a family run business based in Uusikaupunki, in the
south-west of Finland.
MeriNorpat offer cost effective underwater survey, inspection and support
services. Continuing their growth they have now expanded to supply dive and ROV
related equipment from companies' such as Bowtech Products, to compliment their
diving and ROV operations.
For more information, please contact:-
Marko Saramo
MeriNorpat, Iso-hylkimys, 23500 Uusikaupunki, Finland
T: 00 358 40 5534720
E: info@...
W: www.merinorpat.com
Bowtech Products are pleased to announce further expansion of theirdistributor network with the appointment of SWEDECAB as their agents in Sweden.This increases worldwide representation, of Bowtech's expanding product range,to 14 countries.
Bowtech Products ever popular xenon rechargeable and self contained submersible strobes are now complimented by an intermediate 4,000m depth rated version, further expanding the range of depth options for the customer.
A best seller for over ten years, these high intensity xenon beacons are designed for use as a visual aid to locate submersible vehicles such as ROVs, AUVs, DSRVs or instrumentation packages, when they surface for recovery.
They can also be used to mark underwater objects, divers and work sites.
Using high intensity xenon gas discharge lamps these beacons can be seen from up to 4 miles away on the surface depending upon atmospheric transmissivity, wave conditions, the observer's height and the frequency setting of the strobe.
When used for submersible location the underwater viewing distances will vary subject to the water clarity.
Visit - Bowtech Products invite you to visit us on stand H5 to see the latest innovations in subsea imaging technology at Ocean Business 2009 at the NOC (National Oceanography Centre), Southampton from Tuesday 31st March through to Thursday 2nd April.
Places are limited. Please let us know beforehand if you wish to attend.
Enjoy - Do you know or would you like to get to know your wines? We are sponsoring the Ocean Business Wine Trail . Let us test your knowledge on Tuesday 31st March 09, Time: 1700 hours - 1900 hours, Ocean Business, Exhibit Halls.
Explorer Extreme Low Light (Cooled BIT EMCCD)
Surveyor HD with HDSDI Output
Surveyor 36:1 Optical Zoom
AquaVision LED lighting solutions
Underwater Cables, Connectors, Multiplexer Systems & Slip Rings
To register for the Exhibition only, click here . The exhibition is free of charge.
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Advances in underwater vision systems are often initiated by a
customer's demand for increased ability and capability to cater for
new subsea technologies or specific underwater tasks.
This has driven companies like Bowtech Products to develop and provide
the technology to meet these expectations. Whether that is for small
ROV tooling intervention cameras, NDT Inspection quality,
oceanographic survey, low light salvage work, diver helmet mounted
cameras - or any other of the myriad of modern subsea tasks that
requires a complete and advanced imaging solution - companies like
Bowtech have led the way.
The latest generation of Bowtech Products ultra low light and HD
cameras reflects this progress.
The lack of available tubes for low light SIT cameras meant that an
alternative or improved technology had to be found.
Bowtech developed and were the first to market this next generation
camera for ultra low light viewing. The Bowtech Explorer EXTREME using
Cooled BIT EMCCD technology has now achieved this.
In the case of salvage companies, who by their nature need to sell
film and documentary rights, one of the key driving forces in product
improvement is to bring HD quality subsea video to the surface and
beyond. Having manufactured one of the first HD cameras, Bowtech
Products are now testing a unique and compact 1080i/720p camera with
fiber output to cater for this customer driven requirement.
This 6,000m grade 5 titanium alloy housed camera, with sapphire glass
window, can also provide component or HD-SDI output with a wide
variety of matched connector solutions, cabling and complimentary LED
lighting. The Bowtech Surveyor HD colour camera, with unique fiber
output also has an optical zoom of 10:1.
Such progress means that high profile underwater discoveries can be
filmed in all their HD glory. If in any doubt what an HD camera can
do, look at a bank note with the naked eye and then with an HD camera.
This will give you an idea of the definition, hidden clarity and
information that HD video now brings to the subsea world.
As a distributor for SEA CON (europe) Ltd, Bowtech Products are
pleased to announce a new addition to the popular SEA-MATE underwater
electrical wet-mate connector range.
Adapted from the standard diver mated screwed coupling version, the
SEA-MATE ROV connector was primarily developed for an oceanographic
subsea monitoring system which had to be modular to allow for easy
installation and reconfiguration. The new connector's key requirements
were that it had to be low cost with wet-mate ability to a depth of
13,500 psi (9,250m) without using costly fluid filled pressure
compensated connector options.
The new SEA-MATE ROV series fills the gap between low cost rubber
moulded connectors and high integrity oil-filled pressure compensated
connectors. The technology adapted and enhanced in this new connector
comes from the well-proven WET-CON/ALL-WET industry standard
connectors that have been manufactured by SEA CON® for several decades.
The SEA-MATE ROV is ideally suited for systems that do not require
high numbers of mate and de-mate cycles and those that allow the
socket portion of the connector to be recovered for maintenance every
5 to 10 mate and breaks (it is recommended a full sealing cap is
utilized during this process to protect the pins from damage).
Having successfully completed and passed third party customer testing,
new contact configurations are due to be added shortly in order to
expand and enhance the range.
For further information on Bowtech's range of innovative SEA CON®
products, please download the SEA CON ® Newsletter
http://www.bowtech.co.uk/Downloads/SEA_CON_NewsletterWinter_2009.pdf
Bowtech Products Ltd - appointed distributors for SEACON (europe) Ltd
for nearly twenty years.
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A specialist hybrid subsea connector to carry AC & DC power and
fibre-optic communications from the surface to a unique ROV system
that The University of Limerick are developing in-house required a
custom designed solution.
OceanTools Ltd, based in Aberdeen, Scotland were awarded the contract.
Having worked closely with the University before to design and build
custom pressure housings, OceanTools subsequently chose SEACON
(europe) Ltd distributor Bowtech Products, as the company of choice
for their specialist subsea connectivity and design.
This resulted in an optical hybrid mateable connector which has been
fitted to the main ROV umbilical and junction pod. This connects using
a range of other SEA CON® connectors to the three other subsea pods on
this specialist ROV.
For further information on Bowtech's range of innovative SEA CON®
products, please download the SEA CON ® Newsletter
Bowtech Products Ltd - appointed distributors for SEACON (europe) Ltd
for nearly twenty years.
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As part of the NATO Submarine Escape and Rescue Working Group
(SMERWG), the SEE panel, are required to meet annually to discuss both
current and proposed policy and to share information on global
Submarine Escape, Rescue, and Abandonment Systems (SMERAS) capabilities.
Bowtech Products, by invitation, to the industry-sponsored reception
will be demonstrating their latest cooled BIT Extreme Low Light and HD
underwater camera technologies together with their complimentary
AquaVision LED and strobe lighting systems.
Delegates attending, consist of decision makers from NATO and partner
nations who operate submarine fleets. This is an ideal opportunity for
delegates to avail themselves of current and emerging technologies.
Each of the 15 or so nations attending the SEE panel conference will
then report to the NATO Submarine Escape and Rescue Working Group
conference of around 32 nations, which will be held in June 2009.
This year's SEE Panel Conference is in Amsterdam from the 19th to the
23rd January 2009 and has been organised by Sonistics Ltd.
Bowtech Products are pleased to be associated with this prestigious event.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Winstanley
T: +44 (0)1224 772345
F: +44 (0)1224 772900
E: bowtech@...
W: www.bowtech.co.uk
BOWTECH MAINTAIN THEIR LEAD IN EMERGING IMAGING SOLUTIONS
As the year draws to a close, Bowtech Products are proud to announce they have consistently led the market throughout 2008, in emerging underwater video and LED lighting solutions.
Bowtech were the first company to bring Extreme Low Light (Cooled BIT EMCCD) camera technology to the subsea industry. This was achieved by a rapid response to customer driven demand for a long awaited replacement for the SIT cameras of old. The result was that Bowtech produced the Explorer EXTREME.
This, added to their innovative AquaVision tooling and HD cameras along with their complimentary LED lighting systems, has helped Bowtech Products maintain their lead in emerging subsea video solutions.
Bowtech wish all our customers and suppliers a Happy Christmas and thank them for contributing toward our success in 2008.
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Bowtech Products are delighted toannounce the appointment of SEATEC Underwater Systems B.V. as exclusivedistributors for all of their product range, within the Beneluxcountries.
Signing the agreement at Bowtech'sHeadquarters in Aberdeen,Edwin Smits (General Manager) of SEATEC brings existing knowledge of Bowtech'srange of underwater cameras, lights and strobes to compliment SEATEC's already provenunderwater systems capability.
SEATEC's enthusiasm and ability toprovide local support to Benelux countries,from their Dutch facility, has been a key feature in securing this exclusivedistributorship.
All the staff at Bowtech lookforward to working with SEATEC and take this opportunity to wish them everysuccess.
"RELIABILITY IS THE KEY
TO SOLO ROUND THE WORLD RACING AND BOWTECH DELIVERS"
Speaking
to ALEX THOMSON RACING, whilst they prepare for the blue ribbon Vendée Globe,
departing 9th November 2008, Skipper Alex said:-
"I
have used Bowtech cameras in the most extreme of environments and have been
able to capture virtually unseen footage, which provides my sponsors with a
great return for their investment. Reliability is the key to solo round the
world racing and Bowtech delivers."
For
the original HUGO BOSS Open 60 class yacht, skipper Alex Thomson chose Bowtech Cameras.
Alex
is a major talent in elite international yacht racing. Together with the
world's most fashionable sponsor, Hugo Boss, he is attempting three round the
world races in three years, racing the Open 60 class. These are amongst the
fastest and most high-tech yachts in the world.
The
three races comprise of the Solo Velux 5 Oceans in 2006 followed by the
Barcelona World Race 2007 - 2008 in which Alex finished in second
place. He is now preparing for his next race, the infamous Vendée Globe which
starts in Nov 2008.
All
the staff at Bowtech Products would like to wish Alex well in this final race
of the trio and thank him for having, in the first instance, chosen Bowtech
AquaVision miniature high resolution colour CCD cameras.
Date 23 July 2008
BOWTECH UNDERWATER ULTRA LOW LIGHT CAMERA TAKES THE LEAD
In the sub sea world, seeing in the dark is key.
An industry first, the Bowtech Explorer EXTREME further enhances the
qualities of the field proven, Bowtech Explorer camera.
Surpassing the sensitivity of the SIT cameras of old, the EXTREME is
truly a quantum leap forward in underwater Ultra Low Light Level viewing.
Featuring the latest EMCCD technology the EXTREME uses Electron
Multiplying (EM) to give a superb 85% to 95% Quantum Efficiency (QE),
in that critical underwater Blue/Green light region.
Added to that, a low noise floor ensures great CCD sensitivity, with
the attendant lower life-cycle cost benefits, that such solid state
technology brings.
Increased spatial resolution and signal to noise ratio, gives a wide
dynamic range. There is no halo from bright sources and naturally the
EMCCD is not susceptible to damage from bright lights.
With auto-iris control this night and day advance in underwater camera
technology, is available now from Bowtech Products AquaVision range of
advanced cameras and underwater lighting solutions.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Winstanley
T: +44 (0)1224 772345
F: +44 (0)1224 772900
E: bowtech@...
W: www.bowtech.co.uk
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Bowtech’s ever expanding AquaVision range sees the launch
of their smallest LED underwater light to date. The LED-800 is but 3 inches
in length, less than 2 inches in diameter at the lens and 1 inch in the body.
Featuring their latest LED technology, the light produced
is ideal for colour video inspection or viewing tasks - especially for diving
and ROV inspection applications.
The 300m rated lamp is manufactured with an anodised
aluminium housing which offers proven corrosive resistance.
This exceptional lifetime leads to an enormous 'in
service' cost saving and reduction in down time over lamps with incandescent
bulbs.
The LED array used in the light delivers a bright white
light of 800 lumens which is equal to or greater than the majority of
incandescent lights of this type.
Further development in Bowtech’s burgeoning AquaVision
range hails the launch of their unique LED Hyperbaric lighting, bringing a
lunge forward in safety and reliability through innovation utilising advancedtechnology.
The 100,000 hour life LED-320/80 Chamber and LED-360 Bunk
Lights have been designed specifically for use within the Hyperbaric Diving
environment, whether that be in Hyperbaric Chambers, TUP’s, Diving
Bells or even Wet Bells.
The Chamber Lamps are available in a Dry or Wet options,
which are then fitted with a helium relief valve to ensure the safe egress of
any gas which may migrate through the sealing faces during compression, thus
eliminating any potentially explosive hazard.
The lights run very cool compared with conventional lamps,
of an equivalent output, due to the use of highly efficient, high brightness
Bowtech LED clusters. They also produce at least double the lumen output.
This of course removes the need for a heavy heat sink.
When supplied as a Chamber lamp, the light is populated
with a White and Red LED cluster to allow them to be remotely switched from
white light for the waking hours and red light during resting hours.
If supplied as a Bunk light, an extended bezel is fitted
to provide a focused beam.
Either lamp can be fitted with an on/off switch built into
an integrated cable assembly, to provide personal control.
Hot on the heels of the acclaimed launch of
Bowtech’s AquaVision LED-1600 light comes the unique LED-3000-BR (Bulb
Replacement) LED LightEngine
Featuring their latest LED technology it hails a new era
in underwater illumination. The LED-3000-BR has been designed for retrofit to
existing lamps such as the popular ROS QL-3000, or it can be supplied as a
complete new lamp.
A unique feature is that
it is capable of self regulating its temperature, enabling the lamp to operate
in air as well as underwater.
The LED-3000-BR LED's produce over 4 times more light per
watt, than an incandescent bulb.
This exceptional lifetime leads to an enormous 'in
service' cost saving and reduction in down time over lamps with incandescent
bulbs.
The LightEngine delivers a bright white light (6,600 k)
with a high through water transmission. The light yield is 2,980 lumens when
installed in a ROS QL-3000 housing and the light produced is ideal for
floodlighting, video inspection and observation.
Press Release - BP0701 - 19 February, 2007
BOWTECH ANNOUNCE LED UNDERWATER LIGHT
Bowtech lights the way with the release of their first commercially
available LED Underwater Light.
The Bowtech LED-1600 Underwater Light is a first in the Bowtech
AquaVision range. Featuring the latest LED technology this light
produces 4 times more light per watt, than an incandescent bulb.
The LED cluster has no fragile filament, is highly shock resistant
(30G) and robust. With excellent longevity, the Bowtech LED-1600 has
an effective lifetime greater than 100,000 hours.
This exceptional lifetime leads to an enormous `in service' cost
saving over lamps with incandescent bulbs. Bulb change outs are far
quicker too.
The 3,000 metre rated housing is made from hard anodised aluminium
with a blue hot epoxy powder coating, giving proven corrosion
resistance. The housing is fitted with an acrylic window.
The LED array delivers a bright white light (6,600 k) of 1,600
lumens, which is equal to or greater than the majority of
incandescent lights of this type. The light produced is ideal for
video, with a high through water transmission.
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T: +44 (0)1224 772345
F: +44 (0)1224 772900
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