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Proteus Next Gen Control Unit

MCU312

View, record, and annotate inspection footage with ease on our Next Generation MCU! Designed with the operator in mind, our ergonomic control system helps you to speed up inspections in the field. Our new control system is even simpler to use and more powerful than ever, with a range of new features and functions. Sleek and modern, the unit is built to last and stand against the environmental challenges faced during in-the-field surveys.

Key features

User Interface

New and improved user interface to simplify surveys.

12" Screen

Our bright screens just got brighter with our 12” sunlight-readable monitor with a touch screen interface.

Hot-keys

8 hotkeys found along the top of the keyboard to enable quick, efficient, and accurate surveys.

Keyboard

Ergonomic, Soft-Touch, IP86, Anti-Microbial Keyboard for an improved user experience.

Pods

Feature-rich, the MCU312 has 2 integrated control pods that each hold a joystick and 9 dedicated control keys to enable quick and efficient surveys.

Battery

Keep going for longer with our increase battery capacity (6-8 hours).

Ingress Protection

Designed to meet IP65 rating; the unit is fully protected against dust and is weatherproof.

Backwards Compatability

The new and improved 312 control unit is compatible with all SOLO PRO+ reels, hardware and Proteus crawlers *

Specification

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  • Dimensions

    501 x 173 x 395 mm / 19.5 x 7 x 15.5 inch

  • Weight

    7 kg / 15.5 lbs

  • Display

    12” sunlight viewable touchscreen (1000 nits),

  • Internal Storage

    256GB (Expandable to 2TB Total)

The New Minicam Control Unit

The case of the new Proteus MCU is rugged, with an industrial design meeting the requirements of IP65 water and dust ingress protection. The ergonomic design allows the operator to remain comfortable while operating the unit on even the longest of surveys. The base of the unit has a webbed design to reinforce it’s integrity during any impact the unit might face in the field, reducing the likelihood of damage during impacts and falls.

Functionality at your fingertips

Our ergonomic, soft-touch, waterproof, anti-microbial keyboard has user-friendly hotkeys to improve user experience. We have made our system more powerful and simpler to use than ever, bringing you more features and more functionality, making our Proteus system the best yet!

Backwards compatibility

Backwards compatibility allows the unit to be compatible with all existing SOLO PRO+ reels, hardware and Proteus crawlers* with an update to the Proteus Lite system so that the MCU will fit comfortably on the frame.

Improved User Interface

The improved user interface has improved file and project management, battery status indicator, multi-language support, dark/light mode and so much more so that you, the user, have a better and easier experience when out in the field.

Powerful reporting software is built in as standard, simplifying project workflows and enabling the user to have a faster and easier experience when carrying out surveys.

Crawler Pod

The crawler pod is dedicated to controlling the crawler. The dedicated buttons allow the user to manage all crawler aspects with no issues. Including buttons for Crawler Height Adjustments, User Programmable Key, All Stop, Crawler Cruise Control, Cable Tension Adjustment, Cable Pay-out Adjustment and the Control Stick.

Camera Pod

The camera pod is dedicated to controlling the camera. The dedicated buttons allow the user to manage all camera aspects with no issues. Including buttons for Camera Home, Back-eye Selection, Meterage Reset, User Programmable Key, Camera LED Adjustments, Camera Zoon Adjustments, Camera Focus Adjustments, and Control Stick allow you to control all aspects of the camera at the touch of a button with no messing around.

*Proteus Lite frames have been redesigned to fit the new 312 control unit.