UVC1

Solving biofouling without diver intervention

Biofouling (biological growth on submerged surfaces) is one of the primary causes of data quality degradation in long-term underwater monitoring. Within weeks, algae, barnacles, and biofilm can obscure camera viewports and degrade sensor performance, requiring costly dive maintenance or data gaps.

The UVC1 uses five high-powered UV-C LEDs at 275 nm to continuously inhibit biological growth on adjacent surfaces. Lightweight, low-power at 2.4 W, and ruggedized for extended underwater deployments, it mounts directly onto camera housings or sensor platforms via standard mounting holes. The C3-DBH13-UVC variant integrates the UVC1 function directly into the stereo camera housing.

Small, low-power, long-lasting

• 5 high-powered UV-C LEDs at 275 nm (the effective biofouling inhibition wavelength)
• Wide 140 degree beam angle covers the viewport and surrounding housing surfaces
• Small form factor with mounting holes for integration onto any sensor platform
• 2.4 W power draw (minimal impact on deployment power budget)
• Corrosion-resistant acetal housing with anodized aluminum back plate
• Quartz lens transmits UV-C without degradation over time
• SAE-4 vent port for pressure equalization at depth

Where the UVC1 is deployed

• Camera viewport protection: prevents algae and biofilm growth that degrades image quality
• Sensor surface maintenance: keeps optical and acoustic sensors clear between service visits
• Long-term fixed deployments: marine energy sites, ocean observatories, aquaculture monitoring
• High-biofouling environments: tropical and temperate coastal waters with heavy biological activity
• Any deployment where diver maintenance is infrequent or costly