STR Equipment
STR OpTow
Electrically operated marine survey winch packaged with a hybrid electro-optical tow cable, optimised for Remotely Operated Tow Vehicle (ROTV) operations.
Description
OpTow is an electrically operated marine survey winch packaged with a high-performance hybrid electro-optical tow cable and optimised for Remotely Operated Tow Vehicle (ROTV) operations. Its fibre optic bandwidth supports data-heavy sensors such as Synthetic Aperture Sonars (SAS), Multibeam Sonars (MBES) and video imaging systems for seabed mapping and inspection. It shares footprint, power requirements and control interfacing with STR SeaTow products, can be fully controlled and configured remotely via Modbus, and supports active heave compensation controllers and Remote Operator Centre workflows.
Key features
- Hybrid fibre and electrical umbilical
- Low-loss fibre slipring
- Remote and local joystick control
- High-speed operation
- No hydraulic fluids, so lower maintenance than hydraulic winches
- ISO 12944-5/A5M paint coatings
Specifications
| Paint coating | ISO 12944-5/A5M |
|---|---|
| Control | Modbus remote; remote and local joystick |
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