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Biofouling Prevention

SubAqua Engineers have been hard at work developing new products to meet the needs of our customers.

Cameras installed underwater for long periods of time face many challenges but one of the greatest is biofouling.  Keeping the window clean and free of marine growth is a constant and often costly challenge.  To this end, SAIS has developed two new products:

SubAqua Wiper & Camera assembly shown on the day it was installed and after being left unattended during the 3 months of highest annual marine growth in a shallow cove of Anacapa Island, California, USA.

The flat surface Wiper.  This mechanical wiper is programmed to wipe a synthetic brush across the surface of a camera window or any flat surface needing protection.  The wiper activates automatically on a regular basis to dislodge any debris and discourage bio-fouling from taking hold.  The wiper is an IoT device with a settings menu accessible from a standard internet browser. Pre-programmable options include wipe interval and wipe sweep angle.   A “wipe now” button allows the user to activate the wiper when needed.  The wiper can be powered using PoE or 12V.  For more information see http://www.saisweb.com/product/wiper-for-flat-surfaces/

UV helps inhibit Marine Growth. This light is used to control bio-fouling of cameras and lights.

UV Tube Light.  Ultraviolet (UV) light is widely used for disinfection, sterilization, sanitizing and water purification.  In the marine environment, UV light can be used effectively to prevent biofouling.  SAIS’s UV Tube Light is a small light containing a powerful UV LED surrounded by a quartz tube that allows UV light to penetrate.  The light is positioned in close proximity to the instrument, camera or other device to be protected.  For more information see http://www.saisweb.com/product/uv-led-light/

Contact us at info@subaquaimaging.com for pricing, lead-time or more information.