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Quick Start - Rayfin Micro 500m ETP

Introduction

This is the Quick Start Guide for the SubC Rayfin SCI, specifically for the Rayfin Micro ETP model. The Rayfin Single Channel Inspection suite is an all-in-one, comprehensive solution for inspections and surveys. This cutting-edge solution combines topside DVR + Overlay software with SubC’s industry-leading cameras. It is designed for real-time operations, with live digital stills, HD video, and image enhancement. This solution also contains the common features needed for a subsea inspection or survey, including overlay/annotation, Blackbox recording, and dive logging. 

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Schedule Training and Onboarding

Contact us to schedule onboarding and training with SubC’s team of experts. Then continue with this guide to set up and test your system. More training resources are available here.

Package Contents

Your shipment will contain the necessary components to power up and test the camera system. This includes the ETP Block, USB stick with software, AC-DC power supply, Cat5e Ethernet cable, Aux devices such as LEDs or lasers, and necessary cables to connect equipment.

  1. Accessories and Cables: Router, AC-DC converter, cat5e cables, interface cable, Aux cable(s)

  2. ETP Block

  3. Rayfin Micro Camera

  4. MantaRay Laser (optional)

  5. Aquorea LED (optional)

  6. USB flash drive with Rayfin Control SCI Software and Documents

  7. Printed Documentation (located under packaging foam) 

  8. A physical CodeMeter security key (if you opted for the physical instead of the digital key)

Please Watch the Unboxing Video

Install DVR+O SCI software

Check that your PC meets the minimum specifications: System Requirements

  1. Plug the USB flash drive into your PC or laptop. It contains the software installer. You can also get the latest software at https://getdvr7.subcservices.com/

  2. Install the software following the steps outlined in this section: License Options & Software Installation

  3. Open the image-20240402-134257.png DVR+O SCI software from the Desktop

Hardware setup for bench testing

Connect and power up all devices for bench testing.

For safety reasons, please refer to the section in the guide: Before Starting Your Next Inspection or Survey

  1. Connect the Interface Cable to the camera. Its ETP wires and DC power jacks can identify it.

  2. If LEDs or lasers were delivered with your Rayfin SCI system, a 5-pin Aux cable will be included. Connect the Aux devices to the ports on the back of the camera. Examples of Aux devices are below.

  3. Connect the ETP plug to the ETP connector on the ETP Block.

  4. Connect the LAN port on the ETP Block to the LAN port on the Ethernet device (router or switch).

  5. Connect the Windows 10 or 11 PC to the second LAN port of the Ethernet device.

  6. Connect the AC-DC Adapter to the DC jack to power up the ETP Block.

  7. Connect the AC-DC power supply to the Interface Cable to power up the Rayfin. Depending on the network setup, it can take up to 60 seconds to detect the Rayfin camera.

Rayfin simplifies integration by supporting Aux Devices such as LEDs, Lasers, and NMEA sensors.

Using the DVR+O SCI software with the Rayfin

This powerful and easy-to-use software remotely controls all camera features and functionality. It records video, captures still images, overlays text, graphics, and data on the video, has image enhancement, and more.

The PDF version of the DVR+O SCI manual is packaged with the software. In the top right of the software click the image-20240404-124639.png button and it will open on your PC.

The online version of the DVR+O SCI Manual is located at SubC Client Help Center

  1. After applying power, the Rayfin should boot up and display in the software in less than 60 seconds. If it doesn’t detect, please refer to this section: Troubleshooting Networking with Rayfin v4

  2. To start using the software with the Rayfin, please go to the DVR+O SCI Manual - Rayfin Camera Controls.

  3. For more detailed settings and information, please review the DVR+O SCI Manual - Stills Setting section through to Other Rayfin Settings.

  4. There will be tutorial videos and webinars available at the SubC Tutorial & Webinar Videos

For bulkhead pinouts and technical specs, refer to the datasheets here: Camera Datasheets

For ETP Block’s technical specs, refer to the datasheets here: Datasheets

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