Valeport Launches Small UV-SVP

Production is now underway on Valeport’s new UV-SVP - a compact direct reading package aimed primarily at AUV and ROV users, which delivers high accuracy data to compliment survey work.

Valeport’s UV-SVP (Underwater Vehicle – Sound Velocity Profiler) is based on the company’s miniSVS and offers a form factor designed for underwater vehicles where space is limited.

Measuring sound velocity, temperature and pressure, the UV-SVP uses Valeport’s time of flight sound speed sensor, a PRT temperature sensor and a 0.01% accuracy pressure transducer in a compact package weighing just 750g in air. The lightweight titanium housing gives a depth rating to 3,000m as standard. A wide range (9-30v DC) isolated power supply and RS232 communications complete the package.

Valeport, a manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, designed and manufactured the UV-SVP at their state of the art facilities based in the U.K.

Developed in response to a specific customer requirement, the UV-SVP has already been adopted by Bluefin Robotics for integration into the Bluefin 9 AUV.

Kevin Edwards, Valeport sales and marketing manager commented, “Initial feedback we’ve received to the new gauge has been very positive. Recent industry research indicates the AUV market is rapidly growing across all sectors and we believe this poses significant opportunities for space-efficient and accurate sensor instrumentation.”

The UV-SVP, like all Valeport products, includes a three-year warranty.

Valeport also offers a 12-month warranty on all serviced products as well as a dedicated calibration and service facility.

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