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Hydrovision Ltd. ROV Control System Implementation Case Study

Case study of Hydrovision Ltd. deploying ICONICS GENESIS32 SCADA software for scalable ROV control systems used in subsea operations.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Hydrovision Ltd., a UK manufacturer of Remotely Operated Vehicles for offshore oil, cable laying, and salvage, implemented ICONICS GENESIS32 SCADA and OPC software. The modular system enabled scalable control from simple to complex ROV configurations using HMI screens, animated CAD drawings, and OPC-based integration. The solution delivered open standards compliance, long-term maintainability, and customer training capabilities.

Key takeaways

GENESIS32 SCADA suite provided modular, scalable control for ROVs ranging from simple to complex configurations

OPC server architecture enabled seamless integration with industry-standard hardware and software systems

Animated CAD-based HMI screens delivered real-time visual feedback for sequential ROV operations

Open standards platform supported long-term maintainability and future hardware evolution

System design allowed end-customer training for independent modifications and tooling changes

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