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HYDROVIEW PRO SERIES
MANUAL
VERSION 3
Aquabotix Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. July 2015
Trademarks used in this guide, Aquabotix and HydroView, are trademarks of
Aquabotix Technology Corporation. Other names mentioned in this guide may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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  • Page 1 VERSION 3 Aquabotix Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. July 2015 Trademarks used in this guide, Aquabotix and HydroView, are trademarks of Aquabotix Technology Corporation. Other names mentioned in this guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LEGAL DISCLAIMER CHAPTER 1 – Vehicle Tech Specs Topside Box Charging the HydroView Pro Before Using Your HydroView Bobbers Maintenance CHAPTER 2 – Software Applications App for iPad App for PC/MAC CHAPTER 3 – Troubleshooting FAQs Warranty...

  • Page 3: Legal Disclaimer

    LEGAL DISCLAIMER The purpose of this manual is to provide HydroView users with a clear understanding of operating procedures. If further information is needed, contact Aquabotix at support@aquabotix.com or 508.676.1000. Important Safety Instructions Assemble and use HydroView only as instructed by this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 4 Legal Disclaimer LEGAL DISCLAIMER Secure all cables on board to prevent tripping hazards. 
 E nsure watertight connector cable is properly secured to the topside box before use. Be careful of propellers when in use. Do not stick fingers, etc. in or near the propellers.
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 1 - Vehicle The HydroView is an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that can record live video and capture photos in HD. Using our innovative iPad or laptop applications, you fly the HydroView through the water viewing the live video feed as if you were under the water yourself.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Vehicle

    VEHICLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HydroView Pro Technical Specifications Vehicle Power Battery (Standard) 2 Packs - Lithium, 15V 10.5 Ah User replaceable 3 Hours Run Time 18 Hours Recharge Time 110-240 Direct Power Requires 10A Input AC (Optional) Indefinite Run Time Mechanical/Physical Characteristics Motors Up to 8 Swiss Made High Torque Motors Precious Metal Magnets with 80% Efficiency...
  • Page 7 Cable Extensions 125 ft (38 m) and 250 ft (76 m) (Optional) Enables extended operational range Neutrally Buoyant Cable Fiber Optic or Fiber Optic with Power (optional) Performance Speed | Lithium Battery Up to 3 Knots (5.4 Km/h) forward Up to 1 Knot (1.8 Km/h) reverse Speed | Direct Power Up to 2 Knots (3.6 Km/h) forward (Optional)
  • Page 8 VEHICLE External Camera 1080p HD (1920x1080), True HD quality (Optional) Manual pan/tilt of camera 24bit color depth 16:9 Aspect Ratio Widescreen Format 66 degrees diagonal field of view Auto Focus with Manual Focus Override (via app) Automatic exposure control High Intensity Lights 1400 Lumens External Lighting (Optional) 5600K Dominant Wavelength On/Off/Intensity controlled through App...
  • Page 9 VEHICLE Depth Sensor Provides depth of vehicle in water with 0.25+- % accuracy Temperature Sensor +- 0.2 degrees C, Tolerance +-0.32%, 1 sec response Propeller Covers Guards vehicle propellers from debris Hardened Cable / Power Cable for commercial applications with topside power configurations Additional Sensors Oxygen (Optional)
  • Page 10 VEHICLE User Control Workstation All-inclusive viewing, control and recording station (Optional) Display 10 in diagonal Memory 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage Operating System Windows/Linux User Interfaces Keyboard, Touchpad and Joystick Recordings User controlled recording of images and movies on vehicle storage, workstation storage, USB thumb drive, or external USB drive Interfaces...

  • Page 11: Topside Box

    VEHICLE Topside Box The topside box produces the Wi-Fi signal that connects to a user supplied iPad or PC/Mac. It is also used to turn the vehicle on/off and recharge the batteries inside the vehicle. The topside box is water resistant but special care should be taken to keep it safely out of the water.
  • Page 12 VEHICLE How to Charge Your Vehicle 1. The HydroView Pro has two chargers, one for the topside box and another for the vehicle. The double pack charger is for the vehicle and the single charger is for the topside box. The lights on the chargers will be solid red while charging.

  • Page 13: Before Using Your Hydroview

    VEHICLE BEFORE USING YOUR HYDROVIEW Important: Before operating your HydroView, always inspect the dome for any cracks/damages that may have occurred during transport, storage or use. If you find any sign of damage, contact Aquabotix customer service immediately and do not submerge your vehicle in water. Call 508.676.1000 or email support@aquabotix.com Before using the HydroView for the first time, Aquabotix recommends driving the vehicle in a controlled environment such as a pool or small tank for at least 3...

  • Page 14: Bobbers

    VEHICLE Cable Bobbers The cable bobbers are used to assist with the cable management. They are designed to keep the cable close to the surface of water to minimize drag on the vehicle. The bobbers are also used to aid in navigation of the vehicle by giving the driver a sense of the vehicle’s location.
  • Page 15 VEHICLE Placement of Cable Bobbers To minimize vehicle drag, the cable bobbers should always be placed a few feet above your desired depth. For example, if you are planning to reach a depth of 10 ft., you would begin placing your bobbers at the first yellow indicator on the watertight connector cable past 10 ft.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    VEHICLE Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance Propellers Propellers 1. Before and after water use: Check the left, right and back propellers for debris. Before and after water use: Check the left, right and back propellers for any debris caught. 2. If debris is present, turn off vehicle before cleaning. 3.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 - Software Applications

    CHAPTER 2 – SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS The HydroView Applications are used to control the movements and functions of your vehicle. Please take the time to carefully read through the manual before driving your vehicle. Please note: The iPad application is only compatible with the base vehicle configurations for HydroView Pro.

  • Page 18: App For Ipad

    HYDROVIEW APP FOR iPAD How to Download & Connect Download only required for initial setup. To download our free application, make sure you have access to the internet. Then, follow these steps: 1. Go to our website at: http://www.aquabotix.com/softwaremanuals.html and click downloads for a link to our app or visit the iTunes Store and search for HydroView Pro.
  • Page 19 HYDROVIEW APP FOR iPAD 8. Return to the home screen and press the HydroView application icon. A splash screen will appear while the iPad is connecting to the vehicle. Please Read Before Using Your HydroView Please Read Before Using Your HydroView 9.
  • Page 20 HYDROVIEW APP FOR iPAD APP CONTROLS Please visit our website for the latest updates on software applications as they are updated regularly. http://www.aquabotix.com/softwaremanuals.html Saving Photos and Videos to Your iPad Make sure that the HydroView is powered on. Click on the photo or video tab at the bottom of the application screen.
  • Page 21 HYDROVIEW APP FOR PC How to Download & Connect Download only required for initial setup. To download our free application, make sure you have access to the internet. Then, follow these steps: 1. Visit http://www.aquabotix.com/softwaremanuals.html and click on “downloads”. 2. Click on “Install HydroView Application for PC”. 3.
  • Page 22 HYDROVIEW APP FOR PC How to Download & Connect – LAN connection Connecting the Topside Box 1. You will need a cat5e network cable. Connect the cable to the topside box. Setting up your computer 2. Connect the cable to the network connector outlet located on the laptop 3.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 3 – Troubleshooting CEO Guarantee At Aquabotix, our customers come first. If you are not completely satisfied with your Aquabotix product or service, please contact me at ceo@aquabotix.com or by calling 508.676.1000. Thank you, President and CEO Durval Tavares Registration To register your HydroView, please visit: http://www.aquabotix.com/product-...

  • Page 24: Faqs

    FAQs What do I do if the vehicle’s battery dies while in the water? If this occurs, pull your vehicle to the surface using its cable. What do I do if the Wi-Fi isn’t showing up on the iPad settings? Turn off the topside box and turn back on.
  • Page 25 FAQs How long does it require to recharge the battery completely? It requires 18 hours. What are the system requirements for my iPad or PC? Windows 8+, iOS 8.0 or later How do I download the application? iPad: Go to the iTunes store and search for HydroView Pro or visit our website http://www.aquabotix.com/softwaremanuals.html .
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  • Page 26 Does the vehicle use lubricants and are they food safe? Aquabotix certifies that it only uses National Sanitation Foundation H-1 food grade lubricants in its products. What is logged in the data recording? All HydroView Pro ROVs record video at 24fps, depth, temperature, heading, pitch, roll, lights on/off, thrust levels, ordered heading, ordered thrust, ordered pitch, ordered depth, camera recording on/off, power levels.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Warranty HydroView PRO One Year Limited Warranty Certificate Aquabotix warrants that, under normal use and service, the HydroView will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, applies only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred. Unless authorized by Aquabotix, any modification, customization, repair, disassembly of the product, abuse, exposure to contamination, excessive electric or magnetic force will void this warranty.

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