RovoCam, AJA’s compact block camera featuring an HDBaseT interface, and an accompanying AJA RovoRx-HDMI receiver were included as part of the upgrade to improve the delivery of video detailing surgical procedures and demonstrations.

Since installation, Brew has seen a marked difference in the quality of imaging, especially when recording HD video for later review or reference. “It’s given us the ability to acquire detailed, colour accurate HD images at a competitive price point, especially as we can set white balance at the touch of a button on our control system remotely,” he explains.

Coupled with RovoCam, RovoRx-HDMI has also been a huge boon to the lab’s system. “RovoRx-HDMI has simplified connectivity and made it easier to hide connections. RovoCam’s built-in UltraHD sensor also gives us the option to easily transition to 4K when ready, without having to spend additional money,” Brew adds. “The RovoCam system has saved us thousands of dollars compared to similar solutions, all without compromising on usability or quality. It’s literally plug and play with a single cable, which makes it easier for our lab team and assistants to rapidly deploy the camera on demand.”

The lab includes 10 operating stations, each with a surgical light, HD display and connectivity for an HD video source. RovoCam resides in an operating station reserved for teaching. Mounted with a Manfrotto Magic Arm, RovoCam either sits above the surgical field, or is clamped to the edge of a surgical table when a different perspective is required.

A single CAT cable connected to the camera and a CAT socket in the room routes to RovoRx-HDMI. From there, the HDMI output is routed to a Gefen Video over IP HDMI receiver for inclusion as a source for the lab’s VoIP matrix system.

Users control the RovoCam via RS232 through the RovoRx-HDMI using a Global Caché IP2SL-P device, where camera commands are issued over a dedicated IP control network using an iPad Pro running iRidium Mobile control software.