SubC Rayfin Autonomous Timelapse
Autonomous Timelapse User Manual
This system combines SubC’s industry-leading Rayfin Camera with advanced programmable software for unparalleled control over timelapse captures, lighting, and deployment-specific configurations. Designed for versatility to support both short-term surveys and long-term operations across battery-deployed setups
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All versions of the Rayfin Camera come with Autonomous Capability for use on battery-deployed systems. Built for flexibility, the camera system can integrate with setups like drop frames, landers, BRUV systems, and AUVs, making it adaptable for a variety of research and inspection needs.
The new Rayfin - Hibernation Variant allows months to years of continuous underwater monitoring with efficient power management. Built for reliable, long-term deployments, drastically extending battery life, and drastically reducing system retrieval frequency, allowing for deployments longer than ever before.
Intuitive software for easy setup, customized timelapse programming, data logging, and management.
Exceptional Imaging Performance
The SubC Autonomous Timelapse System delivers outstanding imaging capabilities, capturing SD, HD, and 4K video or 12.3 MP digital stills. Adjustable white balance, focus, and exposure settings ensure optimal image quality across a range of underwater environments.
Customizable Programming and Metadata Integration
With intuitive software and Visual Script Builder, users can easily set up timelapse schedules and customize camera programming to meet specific deployment needs. The system also supports embedded metadata (EXIF) for each image, logging crucial information such as date, time, and sensor data, streamlining data organization, and analysis for post-mission review.
Streamlined Workflow and Data Management
Streamlined data management features enable fast, secure downloads and provide adjustable directory and file structures for efficient data review. These tools simplify the process of organizing large datasets, ensuring that critical information is easy to access and analyze.
Solutions for Long-Term Deployments
The system supports extended underwater operations, featuring optional biofouling control to maintain lens clarity. Its exclusive Hibernation Feature conserves battery power, enabling deployments to last for months or even years without requiring manual intervention.
Enhanced Functionality with Optional Features
Additional enhancements include high-efficiency LED lights for synchronized lighting in low-light conditions, with deep red LEDs available to observe species in their natural state without disturbing behavior. Precision lasers provide accurate scaling and measurements, while flexible power options ensure compatibility with various deployment durations and operational profiles, making the system adaptable to a wide range of applications.
Designed With Users in Mind
This system was redesigned with input from researchers and operators who needed a reliable, user-friendly solution for the challenges they face in the field. “Customer feedback is at the core of this update,” said Chad Collett, CEO of SubC Imaging. “Every improvement reflects the needs of users working in the field, from researchers monitoring marine biodiversity to offshore operators conducting long-term inspections. We’ve worked to make the system intuitive, reliable, and ready to perform.”
Confidence In Field Operations
By integrating customer-driven improvements, SubC has ensured that the Autonomous Timelapse System delivers operational confidence, extended deployment durations, and high-quality data even in tough underwater conditions.
