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Deep Trekker DTG2 User Manual
Version 1.5 - 2014
01-2013-01-01 to 01-2013-02-100
04-2013-01-01 to 04-2014-02-150

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  • Page 1 Deep Trekker DTG2 User Manual Version 1.5 - 2014 01-2013-01-01 to 01-2013-02-100 04-2013-01-01 to 04-2014-02-150...
  • Page 2 The density of each body of water is different, before operation in new body of water, adjusting the weight of the ROV is necessary to avoid damage to the ROV or property around it. Each DTG2 ROV is equipped with ballast weights to place under the handles or on the bottom of the ROV.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Contents Safety Precautions ..................4 Manual Specification and Description Changes ........5 Delivery and Inspection ................6 System Overview ..................7 Calibrating the Buoyancy ................ 11 Launching your First Dive ................ 12 Operation ....................13 On/Off ....................

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

     Never attempt to swim after a stalled DTG2. Do not get in the water for any reason to retrieve your DTG2. Return the DTG2 by gently pulling it back to the boat by the tether. In a case where the tether is snagged or severed, contact a certified diver to perform the retrieval for you.

  • Page 5: Manual Specification And Description Changes

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Manual Specification and Description Changes All pictures, descriptions, and specifications found in this instruction manual are subject to change without notice. Deep Trekker Inc. maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual. DEEP TREKKER INC.

  • Page 6: Delivery And Inspection

    Charging. The DTG2 is shipped to you with the two shipping set screws in the locked position, the DTG2 will not operate with these screws locked. This ensures that the rough motions associated with the delivery service do not damage the internal frame and the servo motor that turns it.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL System Overview The DTG2 ROV is designed to operate in fresh or salt water between the temperatures of 0C [32F] to 45C [113F]. This unique ROV incorporates onboard batteries, so the system is completely portable with no top side generator or box required.
  • Page 8 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Fig. 2B DEEP TREKKER INC.
  • Page 9 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Fig. 3A DEEP TREKKER INC.
  • Page 10 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Fig. 3B DEEP TREKKER INC.

  • Page 11: Calibrating The Buoyancy

    Calibrating the Buoyancy The DTG2 ROV is shipped from the factory calibrated for fresh water use. To adapt for saltwater, simply add the provided ballast plates as shown in Fig 4 evenly to the top mounting points or bottom mounting points.

  • Page 12: Launching Your First Dive

    There should be no wind or current present. Lower the DTG2 into the water by the stainless steel tether bracket across the back, or gently lower it in by the tether. Do not throw the DTG2 into the water for fear of striking an object.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Driving Controls As shown in Fig 3, the motion of the DTG2 is accomplished with only 2 joysticks. The left joystick completely controls the thruster in an intuitive manner. Forward on the joystick is forward on the ROV. Back on the joystick is reverse on the ROV.

  • Page 14: Thruster Trim

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Thruster Trim The right and left thrusters can be trimmed to ensure the ROV drives straight when the joystick is full forward. Small variances in the ROV can pull it slowly to one side. To adjust the thruster trim, place the ROV in an open body of water with no wave action or current.

  • Page 15: Camera

    LCD Viewing Screen The 5.6” LED viewing screen provides ultimate portability for the DTG2. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, and exposure of the screen by pressing the LCD adjustment menu (center button) and using the arrows to go through the menu.

  • Page 16: Led Indicators

    It is advised to have an assistant managing the tether as the ROV demands more let into the water, or pulled back out of the water. Leaving too much tether in the water will cause excess drag on the DTG2, and not having enough will restrict the ROV manoeuvrability.

  • Page 17: Entanglement

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Entanglement: Take extreme care in conditions that increase the chance of the tether being tangled. If the DTG2 does get tangled, assess the situation with the camera and manoeuvre the ROV appropriately to become free.

  • Page 18: Shutdown

    Deep Trekker Dealer for assistance. Wipe the ROV down with a towel or rag. If the DTG2 has been used in salt water it is advised to rinse it with fresh water to ensure it does not corrode. After the fresh water rinsing, wipe the ROV dry. If the optional carry case is used, do not close the lid after use.

  • Page 19: Charging

    Charging the DTG2 ROV must be done when the unit is safely indoors in a dry environment. Never put the DTG2 ROV into the water or near water when it is being charged. The length of time it takes to charge depends on the condition of the battery packs.

  • Page 20: Storage

    It is recommended to charge the battery at least once every 6 months if the unit is not being used. If the ROV is stored in a sealed compartment such as the optional carry case offered by Deep Trekker Inc., the ROV and tether must be left to dry off 100% prior to sealing the case shut.

  • Page 21: Transporting

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Transporting *It is important to store and transport your DTG2 in a fashion that does not rock the pitch system back and forth. This will cause premature failure because it is working the gear motor and gear train. This sort of failure is 100% unwarrantable.

  • Page 22: Optional Equipment - Sensor System

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Optional Equipment - Sensor System The Deep Trekker sensor system adds significant intelligence to the DTG2 ROV. Included in this package are the following sensors: Depth sensor 0 to 100 meters Compass 0 to 360 degrees...

  • Page 23: Auto-Depth

    0 as possible and to return it to 0 before winding in the tether. If the ROV is powered OFF and ON again, the turns will reset to 0. Date and time readings are not included in the Deep Trekker sensor system. This must be added using the recording device.

  • Page 24: On Screen Display On/Off

    Locking the Camera on the tips of the grabber The grabber is fix-mounted to the exterior shell of the ROV. Due to the design of the DTG2 ROV and its ability to rotate the shell up or down, the two function grabber essentially gains an additional motion, allowing the user to grab below or above the ROV.

  • Page 25: Removing The Grabber Arm

    ROV to turn. This will cause an immediate leak. If the plastic bulkhead appears loose, contact your authorized Deep Trekker Service center. 3) Plug the exposed (and electrically active) terminals using the provided plug. Never leave these pins exposed to the water as they are electrically active at 20 VDC when the ROV is turned on.
  • Page 26 6) Plug in the grabber electrical connector and tighten by hand (not a wrench). Do not allow the plastic bulkhead mounted to the rear of the ROV to turn. If the plastic bulkhead appears loose, contact your authorized Deep Trekker Service center. 7) Turn ROV on and ensure proper functionality.

  • Page 27: Optional Equipment - Auxiliary Lighting

    The lasers are mounted to the camera within the DTG2 and the dots are centred on the screen. This unique setup allows the laser to scale object in the full field of view of the camera which is mounted on a 270 degree tilting arm.

  • Page 28: Optional Equipment - Dvr

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Optional Equipment – DVR The Deep Trekker Portable DVR allows the live video stream from the ROV to be recorded to an SD card. Hardware Orientation I. DVR 1. Power On/Off 2. Charge Led 3. Internal Microphone 4.
  • Page 29 Photo --- for still picture capture, the photos will be saved in JPG files under the “Photo Files” folder. Audio ----for only audio record, the record data will be saved in WAV files under “Audio Files” folder. This feature cannot be used with the DTG2 since the ROV has no audio capability. Fig. 10 Basic Operation 1.
  • Page 30 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL 3) Ensure the SD card is properly installed into the DVR. 4) Connect the AV cable from the AV-in port on the DVR to the RCA video output jack on the ROV controller. 5) Slide the Record / Stop switch to “Rec” to start recording.

  • Page 31: Optional Equipment - Video Glasses

    DTG2 sees directly in front of your eyes like a TV screen. The video glasses are plugged in from the AV in/out port on the video glasses into the front of the controller to the RCA Video out port.
  • Page 32 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Mounting Provisions for Auxiliary Equipment There are 4 threaded holes found in the top and bottom feet that can be used for mounting auxiliary equipment. It is important that the underwater weight of any added equipment should not exceed 40 grams or the fixed volume of the ROV will not be able to maintain neutral buoyancy.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    ROV. Warranty is void if these seals are breached. This level of service must be left to an authorized Deep Trekker Service center. The owner should not unplug the tether from the ROV unless absolutely necessary.

  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting

    DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL Trouble Shooting Below is a trouble shooting guide. If none of the possible solutions work, please contact Deep Trekker support or your authorized Deep Trekker Dealer for assistance. Problem Possible Solutions ROV turning left or right when Adjust the thruster trim.
  • Page 35 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL 3) Batteries are low - charge ROV LED - no communication 1) Possible breach in hull - contact Deep Trekker (quickly flashing) support or your authorized Deep Trekker Dealer for assistance. thrusters weak 1) Inspect propellers and guarding for debris causing blockage of water flow.

  • Page 36: Parts And Service

    Replacement parts for the system that are only repairable by an authorized Deep Trekker repair center are not listed in this user manual. If the DTG2 is in need of one of these parts please contact Deep Trekker support or your authorized Deep Trekker dealer for assistance.
  • Page 37 DEEP TREKKER DTG2 USER MANUAL 0058-XXX TETHER 0463 CHARGER, 5032 CHARGER, (8.4V) CONTROLLER 5005 (12.6V) 0036 WEIGHT, BUOYANCY ADJUSTMEN 0278 PLUG, CHARGE PORT W/O- RING 0297 PROPELLER (2 blade) 0456 (3 blade) DEEP TREKKER INC.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    This limited warranty is the sole and exclusive express warranty from Deep Trekker. Under the laws of certain states or provinces, there may be no implied warranties from Deep Trekker covering your Deep...
  • Page 39 Repairs will only be authorized after Deep Trekker is satisfied that there is a defect in material or workmanship. Your sole and exclusive remedy under this express warranty or any applicable implied warranty is the...
  • Page 40 This document contains the entire warranty given by Deep Trekker. Deep Trekker does not authorize any person or persons, including Deep Trekker dealers, to change the terms of this express limited warranty, which is Deep Trekker's only warranty. Deep Trekker reserves the right to change or improve the design or manufacture of Deep Trekker products without obligation to modify any products previously manufactured.

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