Reel Control Systems with Data Logging

A retrofit kit for a pneumatically controlled reel assembly for accepting, holding, and deploying cable, hose, umbilical connections or the like, including a reel and a pneumatic drive unit for rotating the wheel, the kit comprising:

• an electronic remote control unit for controlling one or more reel assemblies;
• one or more local control units for controlling each of one or more reel assemblies;
• one or more sets of electro-pneumatic valves for operatively coupling the pneumatic drive unit of the reel assembly to either the local or remote control unit of one reel assembly;
• and
• a sheave comprising a load cell and rotary encoder for redirecting the direction of laid cable, hose, or umbilical connection and for measuring the line tension and deployed length of cable, hose, or umbilical connection, wherein the sheave is operably coupled to the local control unit, remote control unit, or both to transmit the measured line tension and deployed length.

A remote electronic control system for a reel assembly for accepting, holding, and deploying cable, hose, umbilical connections or the like, comprising:

• a digital interface for accepting user inputs;
• and
• an operable coupling to a plurality of electro-pneumatic drive units on the reel assembly;
• wherein after receiving a user input, the control unit sends a control signal to one or more electro-pneumatic drive units on the reel assembly.