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Seafloor HyDrone Model # ASV/RCV Unmanned Survey Vessel Seafloor Systems, Inc. Info@seafloorsystems.com 1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Model # ASV/RCV Unmanned Survey Vessel Congratulations on your recent purchase of the Seafloor HyDrone Unmanned Surface Vessel or “USV”. It was designed specifically to allow the hydrographic surveyor to reliably and effectively tackle hydro- graphic surveys in shallow waters or difficult to reach areas when conventional survey boats are not an option.
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75 lbs. Seafloor is not responsible for loss of boat, instruments, and damage to property, injury or death associated with the use of any of its products or products that may be included or used with Seafloor products.
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- 20x1 stainless steel hardware. Once the four bolts are installed tighten them with the provided allen key. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 4 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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AutoNav to HyDrone frame. Step 2 Plug the PORT and STBD power cords into the AutoNav. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 5 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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AutoNav into each of the the HyDrone and ready for op- pontoons. tional equipment. Step 5 Plug the GPS into the GPS port on the AutoNav. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 6 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Install balance cords on the batteries that will be charged. Step 2 Plug balance cord into the right most port on the EV-Peak charge labeled, OUTPUT [4S|3S|2S|1S|-] v1 - 10/02/19 Page 7 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
If it is too tight to remove by hand Seafloor Make sure the battery is fully seated into includes a deck plate cover removal tool to the battery slot. loosen it. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 8 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Wait approximately 15 seconds for speed controllers to pair. They will go through a series of tones and LED flashes. If using AutoNav - Arm AutoNav from remote control. AutoNav will chime when armed. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 9 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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This indicates forward thrust of the boat. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 10 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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HyDrone is traveling towards you and away from you. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 11 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
Cleaning thrusters periodically is important remove the nuts on thruster plate that are on to prolonging thruster life. either side of the thruster. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 12 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Remove the 2mm allen screw that holds the Pull the base and propeller out of the nozzle propeller to the motor assembly. and tail cone. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 13 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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A paperclip or small Allen key works for cleaning it out.. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 14 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Plug wires back into wiring harness and tighten compression fitting. Step 11 Reverse these steps to reassemble thruster. v1 - 10/02/19 Page 15 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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