CT3036 Cyclops Diver Camera

Integrated camera, light and depth sensor for professional divers

Cyclops+ combines a low-light subsea camera, LED light and depth sensor in one compact, mask-mounted unit.

Designed for professional diving applications, including search and rescue and defence operations, Cyclops+ mounts onto a rail system alongside the diver’s full-face mask. Its low-profile housing reduces the need for separate camera and light assemblies, keeping the mounting arrangement compact and streamlined.

The integrated camera provides live underwater video, supported by LED illumination, while the built-in depth sensor supplies depth information to a compatible surface system.

Cyclops+ is used with a CVN C-Vision Nano or CV2 C-Vision system configured for Cyclops+.

Compact Mask Mounting

Cyclops+ mounts onto a rail system alongside the diver’s full-face mask, bringing the camera, light and depth sensor together in one assembly.

Shown below mounted to an Interspiro Divator mask, the compact unit keeps equipment close to the mask and reduces the need for individual camera and light brackets. Contact our team to discuss compatibility with your mask and mounting requirements.

Cyclops+ shown mounted to an Interspiro Divator mask.

Camera. Light. Depth. One compact unit.

The camera and LED light are integrated into the front of the housing, with a built-in depth sensor providing depth information to a compatible topside system.

A compact mask-mounted arrangement keeps the imaging, illumination and depth sensing functions together in one unit.

Cyclops+ Umbilical Cable

The supplied Cyclops+ umbilical combines video signal, lighting power, depth sensor signal and diver communications within one cable.

The diver end has a dual-branch breakout for connection to Cyclops+ and the C-Tecnics AGA/Divator communications assembly. The topside connector connects to a C-Vision or C-Vision Nano system configured for Cyclops+.

Select the image to view the connection labels at full size. Items 4, 5 and 6 are optional harness attachment components.

Optional Strain Relief and Harness Attachment

A Chinese finger strain relief with attachment loop and carabiner can also be supplied for secure tethering to the diver’s harness.

Surface System Options

Cyclops+ requires a configured surface system. New CVN and CV2 units must be specified for Cyclops+. Existing units, including four-wire configurations, require modification before use. Contact C-Tecnics to confirm compatibility.

C-Vision Nano

Video Capture System

Use your own computer. Connect to a suitable customer-supplied laptop or computer for viewing and video capture.

View CVN C-Vision Nano

C-Vision

Video and Communications System

Complete topside solution. An integrated computer, display and keyboard, with video and communications functions, for customers who require a complete topside system.

View CV2 C-Vision

Display and recording functions depend on the selected surface system and configuration.

Key Features

Camera, LED light and depth sensor in one compact unit
Low-light subsea camera with CVBS video output
Integrated LED illumination with a colour temperature of 5500 K
Depth displayed in metres to two decimal places via a configured surface system
Low-profile rail mounting alongside the diver’s full-face mask
Combined video, lighting power, depth signal and communications umbilical
Optional strain relief and harness attachment
Acetal housing with a stated operating depth of 100 m
For use with a CVN or CV2 surface system configured for Cyclops+

See product datasheet for full specification.

Subsea Electronics

Technical Specifications

General

Model: CT3036
Housing: Acetal
Window: Acrylic
Housing Dimensions: 91 mm (L) × 29.5 mm (W) × 69.5 mm (H), excluding connector
Connector: MCBH6M/SS (Standard)
Voltage: 24 V DC
Operating Depth: 100 m

Camera

Image Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 1200 TV lines
Lens: 1.8 mm
Minimum Illumination: 0.001 lux @ f/1.2
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >52 dB (AGC OFF)
Video Output: CVBS

LED Light

Colour Temperature: 5500 K

Depth Sensor

Absolute Accuracy, 0°C to +45°C: ±200 mbar (equivalent to ±204 cm in fresh water)
Absolute Accuracy, -20°C to +85°C: ±400 mbar (equivalent to ±409 cm in fresh water)
Sensor Resolution: 0.2 mbar (equivalent to 2 mm in fresh water)
Depth Display: Metres to two decimal places
Depth Monitoring: Via surface system configured for Cyclops+

Accuracy and resolution figures apply to the sensor component. Depth equivalents are for fresh water. Display decimal places do not indicate measurement accuracy.

Umbilical Cable

Combined Functions: Video signal, lighting power, depth sensor signal and diver communications
Diver-End Connections: Dual-branch breakout for Cyclops+ and the C-Tecnics AGA/Divator communications assembly
Topside Connection: To a C-Vision or C-Vision Nano system configured for Cyclops+
Optional Harness Attachment: Chinese finger strain relief, attachment loop and carabiner

Surface System Compatibility

Cyclops+ requires a CVN C-Vision Nano or CV2 C-Vision surface system configured for Cyclops+. New units must be specified accordingly. Existing units, including four-wire configurations, require modification before use. Contact C-Tecnics to confirm compatibility.

Display and recording functions depend on the selected surface system and configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyclops+?

Cyclops+ CT3036 is a compact diver-mounted unit combining a low-light subsea camera, LED light and depth sensor. It brings underwater imaging, illumination and depth sensing together in one low-profile housing.

How does Cyclops+ mount to a diving mask?

Cyclops+ mounts onto a rail system alongside the diver’s full-face mask. It is shown mounted to an Interspiro Divator mask. Contact C-Tecnics to confirm compatibility and mounting requirements for your specific mask.

Does Cyclops+ include integrated lighting?

Yes. Cyclops+ incorporates an LED light within the same housing as the camera and depth sensor, reducing the need for a separate light assembly and mounting bracket.

Which surface systems can be used with Cyclops+?

Cyclops+ can be used with a CVN C-Vision Nano or CV2 C-Vision system configured for Cyclops+. Nano connects to a suitable customer-supplied laptop or computer for viewing and video capture. C-Vision provides an integrated computer, display and keyboard, with video and communications functions.

Can I use Cyclops+ with my existing C-Vision or Nano?

Existing CVN and CV2 units, including four-wire configurations, require wiring and connection modifications before use with Cyclops+. New units must also be specified for Cyclops+. Contact C-Tecnics to confirm the requirements for your unit.

How does Cyclops+ connect to the surface system?

The Cyclops+ umbilical combines video signal, lighting power, depth sensor signal and diver communications within one cable. A dual-branch breakout provides separate diver-end connections for Cyclops+ and the C-Tecnics AGA/Divator communications assembly. The topside connector connects to a C-Vision or C-Vision Nano system configured for Cyclops+.

Can the umbilical be attached to the diver’s harness?

Yes. An optional Chinese finger strain relief with attachment loop and carabiner can be supplied for secure tethering to the diver’s harness. These optional components are shown in the cable illustration.

How is the depth information displayed?

Depth is displayed in metres to two decimal places via a surface system configured for Cyclops+. The number of decimal places describes the display format and does not indicate measurement accuracy.

What is the difference between depth sensor accuracy and resolution?

Absolute accuracy describes how closely the sensor measurement corresponds to the true pressure. Resolution describes the small measurement increments the sensor can resolve. Cyclops+ uses a sensor with a resolution of 0.2 mbar, equivalent to 2 mm in fresh water. This is separate from its absolute accuracy, which is listed in the technical specifications above.

Can Cyclops+ video and depth information be recorded?

Recording options depend on the connected surface equipment and configuration. Contact C-Tecnics to discuss a system suited to your video, communications and depth monitoring requirements.