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Seafloor EchoBoat 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 EchoBoat Unmanned Surface Vessel or “USV”. It was designed specifically to allow the hydrographic surveyor to reliably and effectively tackle hydrographic surveys in shallow waters or difficult to reach areas when conventional survey boats are not an option.
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2 km with 900 MHz line of sight (optional) GPS ..............Customer specified Communications ..........900 MHz spread spectrum radio modem, or USB Depth Sounder Transducer ......Through hull mount v2 - 10/02/19 Page 2 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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EchoBoat-G2 Warranty Seafloor Systems, Inc. makes every effort to assure its products meet the highest quality, reliability and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser or purchasing agency that each EchoBoat be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment.
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EchoBoat. Next reinstall the hull lid, it is not necessary to fully tighten the hull lid at this time. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 4 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Mast and the other end to the antenna bulkhead connector under the Mast Support leg on the starboard side of the EchoBoat. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 5 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Please also review the remote control instruction manual for controls and charging instructions. Install rear stern pole mount bracket with the provided 3/16” allen key. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 6 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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EchoBoat. Step 6 Plug the four batteries into the EchoBoat with the XT90 plugs. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 7 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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The female cord goes into the PORT side and the male cord goes into the STBD side. They can be installed improperly. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 8 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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LED flashes. seal. For Example - top left, bottom right, top right, bottom left, etc.. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 9 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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Slowly push throttle joystick on remote control unit forward and to the right. The starboard motor will provide reverse thrust and the port motor will provide forward thrust. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 10 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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• NOTE – Leaving the LiPo batteries at too high or too low of a state of charge for extended periods of time will cause irreversible damage to the batteries. v2 - 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. v2 - 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 hold the Pull the base and propeller out of the nozzle propeller to the motor assembly. and tail cone. v2 - 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.. v2 - 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. v2 - 10/02/19 Page 15 of 15 Seafloor Systems, Inc. | info@seafloorsystems.com | +1 (530) 677 - 1019...
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