Originally published at: https://www.bluerobotics.com/new-product-fathom-slim-tether/ We’ve got one more new product to squeeze in for 2017! The new Fathom Slim Tether is a high performance tether cable designed specifically for ROVs and other subsea applications and optimized for light weight,…

Hey @rjehangir I saw this tether 1 week ago on the store then it suddenly dissapeared I was wondering why :smiley: !! this is good for traveling to arry less weight! Thanks for improving your products bluerobotics team! Regards, LG

Can the new gripper be controlled with the slim tether, using only the single twisted pair? What limitations other than not being able to use the locator, might be commonly encountered without the spare twisted pairs in the regular tether?

Hi @BacklashRC Yes, the gripper can be controlled via the slim tether. With the slim tether, you retain full ROV control and video capabilities. You are correct, the extra twisted pairs of wire in the standard tether are needed for the Water Link A1 Locator and if you wish to hook up a scanning sona…

Thanks, Kevin. That helps me out :slight_smile:

This tether is too thin to be used with the stress relief ring that comes with the BlueROV2. Is there an alternative identified?

New Product: The Fathom Slim Tether!

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