When filiming underwater, the challenge is to ensure the protection of
the camera against water seepage and Autovimation has responded to the
challenge by re-designing their Nautilus underwater enclosure by providing
two water-tight seals rather than the previous one.
By double-sealing every critical component like enclosure lids, front
window or cable gland means even if one seal fails, the camera is still
reliably protected for up to 10 hours and at 10 metres depth.
Originally developed for under-water TV productions, the redesigned enclosure's
conduit system protects the critical cable entry point from leaks by shielding
the cables completely from the water. This way standard cables can be
used. The cable exit on the other side of the tube is also sealed water
tight in order to prevent any water entry from this point, double O-ring
seals ensuring absolute water-tightness. The protective metal hose with
a PVC coating and suitable cable glands ensures that the cable and cable
exits are safely sealed against the incursion of chlorinated or sea water.
Easy to assemble
The protective unit has been designed for non-technical staff in swimming
pool or TV-production environments to assemble without tools and without
special training.
Key
features |
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• IP68 protection for
under water use of up to 12 hours down to 10m depth in pool or sea
water environments |
• Robust built aluminium
extrusion profile with end faces anodised for extra corrosion protection |
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Small form factor – for cameras with up to 60x60mm
cross section. |
• Sufficient space for
cameras and lenses: internal length: 172mm, internal diameter 85mm
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• All seal elements
like enclosure lids, front window and the cable gland are fitted
with 2 sealing mechanisms (i.e. double O-rings), providing extra
safety |
• Water tight with any
cable: Protective metal conduit with robust PVC sheathing protects
the cables from water and eliminates the risk of an exposed cable
entry |
• Flexible camera positioning
(angle and position) |
• Dovetail profiles
enable robust enclosure mounting on all 4 sides along the entire
profile. |
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Assembly of ring lights with up to 78mm Ø directly
into 3" front lid possible. |
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Compatible with a large range of accessories: various
mounting and adjustment brackets, positioning ring for simple camera
replacement |
• High chemical resistance
by using EPDM O-Rings, a Polyurethane cable gland seal and a PVC
tube sheathing |
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Vibration proof camera mounting with good heat dissipation
with autoVimation's patented Quick-Lock / Heat-Guide mounting system |
Quick
specs |
Degree
of protection |
Dimensions |
Materials |
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IP66 protection from high pressure water jet |
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Max. camera size: up to 60 x 60mm cross section internal
tube diameter: 16mm Ø |
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Enclosure: anodised aluminium (including end faces) |
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IP68 protection from continuous submersion in water*** |
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Nautilus length: 226, 172 (overall, internal) |
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Cable gland enclosure: V4A high-grade stainless steel
for extra corrosion resistance |
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max water depth: down to 10m |
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Window aperture -Ø with 3" window: 65mm
Ø |
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Window: BK7, broadband anti-reflective coating both
sides |
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max. duration: up to 10 hours |
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Maximum lens diameter up to 85mm |
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Window seal: EPDM. Enclosure seal: EPDM. Cable gland
seal: Polyurethane |
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Protective tube sheathing: PVC |
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IP68 only if assembly and operation instructions are followed carefully
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Nautilus data sheet
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