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OrphieCam 3000

The OrphieCam 3000 is a deep-sea inspection camera designed to deliver real-time color video at depths down to 3,000 meters. Its real-time image processing improves visibility in challenging underwater conditions, helping inspection teams obtain clearer views of submerged assets.

With about 200 ms latency and a maximum bandwidth of 12 Mbit/s, the camera supports live video transmission without excessive data demands.

Equipment Type: Deep-Sea Inspection Camera

Benefits of the OrphieCam 3000

  • Deep-sea exploration
  • Underwater visual inspections
  • ROV navigation
  • Ship hull inspections
  • Offshore wind turbine inspections
  • Subsea infrastructure inspections
  • Submarine cable inspections
  • Marine construction support
  • Ship hulls
  • Offshore wind foundations
  • Offshore platforms
  • Subsea pipelines and cables
  • Ports and harbors
  • Bridges
  • Waterfront structures
  • Offshore wind
  • Oil and gas
  • Marine construction
  • Ports and shipping
  • Infrastructure inspection

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Real-Time Visibility for Deep-Sea Inspection Work

Deep-sea inspections depend on a clear, quick view of assets that may be difficult to access and surrounded by low-visibility water. Limited visibility can make it harder for operators to navigate, monitor conditions, and identify areas that require closer attention. 

The OrphieCam 3000 combines deepwater capabilities with real-time image processing to support visual inspections at depths down to 3,000 meters. It provides a live color video stream for ROV navigation, infrastructure monitoring, and other deep-sea applications.

Deepwater shot taken by the OrphieCam 3000

Inspect at Depths Down to 3,000 Meters

The OrphieCam 3000 is rated for operation at depths down to 3,000 meters, supporting visual inspections of deepwater infrastructure, submarine cables, offshore assets, and other submerged structures.

Its titanium housing is designed for deep-sea deployment, while a tempered Borofloat lens protects the camera’s optical components. 

Underwater shot taken by the OrphieCam 3000

Extend Visibility in Low-Visibility Water

Real-time image processing helps the OrphieCam 3000 deliver clearer views in underwater environments where suspended material, low light, or other conditions can limit conventional camera visibility. This deepwater visualization can give operators useful visual data for navigation, monitoring, and inspection work.

The camera has a 67-degree diagonal field of view in water, with a 59-degree horizontal and 48-degree vertical view, helping teams maintain awareness of the asset and its surroundings during inspections.

Stream Real-Time Video with Low Latency and Bandwidth

The OrphieCam 3000 delivers live video with approximately 200 ms of latency, giving operators quick visual data during ROV navigation, asset monitoring, and underwater inspection work. 

Video is transmitted over 100BASE-T Ethernet, with a maximum bandwidth of 12 Mbit/s. This combination supports real-time video delivery while limiting the camera’s bandwidth requirements within a subsea inspection system.

OrphieCam 3000 on an ROV

Configure Camera and Video Settings with Orpheo

Orpheo software provides a single interface for viewing and configuring Orphie cameras. Operators can adjust the OrphieCam 3000’s bitrate and stream size and manage its network settings according to the inspection system and video requirements.

Additional software functions include digital zoom, snapshots, and video recording. These tools allow teams to examine the live view more closely and retain visual records from inspection work.

OrphieCam 3000 Technical Specifications

Sensor2/3-inch CMOS color sensor
Optical resolution1224 × 1024
Frame rate25 fps
LatencyApproximately 200 ms
Field of view in water67° diagonal / 59° horizontal / 48° vertical
Depth rating3,000 m / 9,842 ft
Housing materialTitanium
Dimensions without connector275.5 mm long × 116 mm diameter
Weight in air4.5 kg
Weight in water2.5 kg
Operating temperature0°C to 30°C
Input voltage12–32 V
Maximum power:13 W
Data transmissionEthernet 100BASE-T, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum bandwidth12 Mbit/s
ConnectorsGlenair G55 Titanium and Seanet

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