Page 3: Table Of Contents
Control Station ......................14 Tether reel ........................18 Accessory Box contents ..................19 Optional accessories for the Boxfish ROV system ........25 Charging the ROV battery .................... 26 Battery charging safety information ..............26 Summary of recommended voltages for ROV battery ........ 27 Boxfish ROV battery charging procedures ............
Page 4 Lubricate tether penetrator O-rings ..............47 Test Ninja V ....................... 48 Test camera setting controls ................48 Boxfish Luna pack up sequence (from out-of-water testing) ...... 49 Eject USB stick ......................49 Power off Ninja V Recorder ................. 49 Power down camera and ROV ................49 Unplug tether from ROV ..................
Page 5 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Begin launch sequence ..................56 Piloting your ROV ......................57 Useful telemetry screen info for piloting ............57 Navigation directions ..................... 59 Piloting modes ......................59 Speed .......................... 62 Using the LEVEL button ..................62 Adjusting the ROV LED illumination lights ............. 63 Activate RTS Disable (Return to Surface Disable) ........
Page 6 Taking out the ROV battery pack for travel ........... 98 Appendix I: Control Station – more information ..........102 Appendix II: Telemetry screen – more information .......... 110 Appendix III: Boxfish Luna ROV – more information ........112 Status indicator LEDs .................... 113 Appendix IV: Document history ................115...
Page 7: Welcome To Boxfish
Congratulations on your Boxfish Luna! Please read these instructions carefully before use. The Boxfish Luna is an ROV with an advanced camera (Sony a7S III or Alpha 1) with surface recording and camera controls to capture cinematic-quality underwater video and still images.
Page 8: Safety
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 2 Safety To prevent damage to your Boxfish product or injury to yourself or others, read the following safety precautions before using your ROV. Keep this manual where all those who use this product can read it.
Page 9: Battery Safety
DO NOT expose the battery to water or allow the battery to get wet. DO NOT disassemble or modify the battery. ONLY use replacement batteries supplied by Boxfish. Battery charging for storage, diving and shipping Follow the charging instructions, including the safety information, before charging your ROV.
Page 10: Safe Rov Operation
Safe ROV operation The Boxfish Luna takes at least two people to operate: one person to pilot the ROV and one person to manage the tether cable. DO NOT use the ROV below its depth rating: check the rating specified in your order or contact us if you are unsure.
Page 11: About This Document
Camera control This document does not go into detail about how to take video or still images with the Luna. We have created a separate manual, the Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual with all information related to shooting video and photos.
Page 12: Notices
Boxfish Research will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate and complete, Boxfish Research will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
Page 13: Boxfish Luna Rov System Overview
Section 6: Charging the ROV battery for instructions. Storage and shipping cases Your Boxfish Luna system will arrive in at least three large waterproof Pelican cases. The ROV should be stored and shipped in these cases. Front dome case. Contains front dome for ROV.
Page 14: Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Note: Individual Boxfish Luna ROVs may vary slightly from pictures and descriptions below, but most components will remain the same. Front and left side view Rear view Pressure vessel Pressure-rated ROV body Front dome Contains Sony a7S III or Sony Alpha 1 front camera and wide-angle navigation camera.
Page 15: Control Station
Port containing ROV depth sensor Front camera With the Boxfish Luna ROV there are two options for the front camera: the Sony a7S III and Sony Alpha 1. An easy-to-use mounting system inside the ROV makes it easy to change lenses (if supplied), adjust physical dials on the camera and even swap between cameras (if both cameras are ordered).
Page 16 17” 4K monitor. Displays video feed from front camera POWER: Power in port. Provides power to the Control Station, via: Boxfish AC Adapter (15 Volts 13.4 Amps), OR R2. All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.
Page 17 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Directly from a DC supply capable of supplying 10 Amps with the Boxfish DC Power Cable, OR Boxfish DTap power cable. FIBRE communication port: used to send/receive telemetry, control signals and video between the Control Station and the ROV.
Page 18 RIGHT joystick. Controls ROV yaw and forward/back movement 28. PHOTO button. Can be used to take a photo with the front camera – see separate Boxfish Luna Camera Manual for details 29. VIDEO on/off toggle button. Pressing once will turn the camera off.
Page 19: Tether Reel
Appendix I: Control Station – more information. Camera-related controls are explained in detail in the separate Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual. Tether reel The tether reel comes in a few standard sizes and lengths depending on the depth capability of your ROV. The parts shown below are common to all sizes.
Page 20: Accessory Box Contents
Original lens cap(s) for camera and any spare lenses supplied Original battery charger and a spare battery Boxfish HDMI dongle (pictured below) to plug into CLEAN HDMI port on Control Station. See Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual for usage. Control Station power cables...
Page 21 Cable to power Control Station from an external battery with a D-Tap connector. WARNING! ONLY use AC power adapters supplied by Boxfish. DO NOT connect the Control Station to a DC supply less than 10.5V or greater than 29.5V. Fibre patch connector cable The fibre patch cable connects the tether reel to the Control Station.
Page 22 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Fibre patch cable. Note the ends are protected with clear plastic caps – keep these on at all times when cable not in use . Battery charger and cables The below items are ROV battery charging equipment.
Page 23 Ninja V 5 inch HDR Monitor Recorder The Ninja V attaches to the Control Station and records video from the front camera. For more information see the Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual. Ninja V monitor/recorder unit Mounting arm: Used to hold the Ninja V and mount to the 1/4”...
Page 24 USB Type A end to your computer. ROV magnetic On/Off keys 2x Boxfish magnetic key used for powering the ROV on and off using the off and on pads. Can be attached to a lanyard, key ring or cable via the hole (on the left side).
Page 25 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Fibre optic cleaning pen Pack containing 10 x single-use fibre optic connector cleaning sticks Spares and tools The following spares and tools will be in the Accessory Box. Spare O-ring set Spare fasteners for rear lid and thrusters...
Page 26: Optional Accessories For The Boxfish Rov System
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver. You will only need this if replacing a thruster or propeller. Optional accessories for the Boxfish ROV system Manuals and specifications will be provided if any extra sensors or accessories are supplied with your ROV. Examples of accessories include:...
Page 27: Charging The Rov Battery
For your safety and to reduce the risk of a battery fire, please read and understand the below items before charging your ROV. 1. Only use cables and chargers supplied by Boxfish. 2. The ROV must be powered off before charging the battery.
Page 28: Summary Of Recommended Voltages For Rov Battery
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 11. Do not allow water, moisture, metal wires or other conductive material to enter the battery charger. Summary of recommended voltages for ROV battery The table below outlines the recommended voltages for the ROV battery. State of the ROV...
Page 29 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Battery charger shown with battery charge cables (red and black) and balancing cable (white) connected to the battery charger Connect cables to ROV 1. Remove the plugs from the three battery charging ports on the rear of the ROV.
Page 30 (positive), black (negative) and blue (balancing). Overview of charger controls Boxfish battery charger controls: “Channel 1” button and dial wheel for scrolling/selecting items from the menu. Use the Channel 1 button (labelled “1” above) to select the channel, and use the dial wheel (labelled with “2”...
Page 31 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual DO NOT change the following settings: Battery type: LiPo Cell count: 4S Current setting: 11.5A WARNING! Battery Type must be LiPo, and Cell Count must be 4S. Changing these settings could overcharge the battery, which could result in a battery fire.
Page 32 4. Replace the port cover over the charging ports on the ROV. WARNING! Do not charge the ROV if you see any warning messages on the charger. Contact Boxfish for assistance. R2. All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.
Page 33: Putting Together The Boxfish Luna System
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 7 Putting together the Boxfish Luna system This section describes how to put together the Boxfish Luna when you first receive it, and how to test some of its functions before you put it in the water.
Page 34 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Follow these instructions to install it onto your ROV. Note: this task may be easier with two people, especially the first time you do it. 1. To take off the blanking cap from the front of the ROV, grip the cap firmly and rotate it...
Page 35: Connecting Cables - Connection Diagram
The dome is securely in place when the circle is in line with the sticker. Connecting cables - connection diagram The diagram below shows how the Boxfish ROV system is connected together. Please read this section carefully as there are special instructions for each connection point.
Page 36: Assemble Tether Reel
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Control Station power cable plugged in and secured with plastic collar WARNING! ONLY use power adapters supplied by Boxfish. DO NOT connect the Control Station to a DC supply less than 10.5V or greater than 29.5V.
Page 37: Connect Fibre Patch Cable To Control Station
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 1. Locate a fibre patch cable – there will be at least two (depending on your order) in the accessory box. 2. Locate the fibre connection port on the side of the tether reel (it will be covered by a red or yellow plastic protective cap).
Page 38: Connect Tether Cable To Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Fibre patch cable connected and secured to Control Station Connect tether cable to ROV When testing your ROV for the first time, place your ROV near the tether reel. Take care when lifting the ROV: use the carbon fibre frame tubes or stainless- steel lifting bars.
Page 39: Store Fibre Port Caps And Fibre Cable Caps Safely
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual rings so you will need to pull past these. 2. On the tether penetrator, unscrew the knurled black collar from the black plastic tether penetrator cap. 3. Take off the tether penetrator cap. The knurled collar will remain on the tether penetrator.
Page 40: Attach Ninja V Monitor/Recorder To Control Station
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Store the fibre cable caps and fibre Plug and screw in the fibre port port caps inside the tether plug into the tether penetrator penetrator protective cap protective cap and keep this safe during your dive.
Page 41: Familiarity With Your Rov
To transfer video recorded on the Ninja V SSD to your device, use the SATA to USB converter supplied in your Accessories Box. Familiarity with your ROV Now that your Boxfish Luna ROV is put together, note the following items. We will cover these in more details later in this manual. Front dome Keep clean and take extreme care to avoid scratches that will affect visuals from the camera.
Page 42 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Thrusters Check the thrusters and propellers are free of damage/debris before every dive. Balancing chambers Note the eight chambers for metal ballast rings. They are located at each end of the frame tubes. Unscrew the caps on the ends of the tubes to access the ballast rings inside.
Page 43: Powering On The Boxfish Luna
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 8 Powering on the Boxfish Luna Power on ROV with magnetic key Take a magnetic key and pass it over the green ON pad on the back of the ROV. You will see the Status LEDs inside the rear dome light up for the power on sequence.
Page 44 -7 and -20dBm Camera Control A small Graphic User Interface related to the front camera. See the Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual for usage instructions Rapid Set Related to rapid setting of ISO and aperture. See the Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual for usage instructions.
Page 45: Pre-Deployment Checks
BEFORE packing up your ROV for the dive. We recommend practising using the camera controls and trying out the various ways of recording and retrieving footage. See Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual for instructions.
Page 46 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 1. Locate the vacuum pump and hose inside the accessories case and connect the hose and pump together. 2. Unscrew and take the cap off the vacuum port on the rear of the ROV. Keep the cap in a safe place while you are working.
Page 47: Test Led Illumination Lights
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Test LED illumination lights Set lighting arm configuration 1. Slightly unscrew the ballast chamber caps on the ends of the ROV frame tubes so that the lighting arms are free to move. 2. Rotate the arms and light panels as desired. In general, keep the lighting arms out for reduced backscatter, and in closer for close-up work and tight spaces.
Page 48: Test Scaling Lasers (If Present)
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Front thrusters Rear thrusters 3. Inspect each thruster during the test to verify it’s working properly. Test scaling lasers (if present) WARNING! DO NOT look directly into the ROV scaling lasers. They emit Class 3R laser light.
Page 49: Test Ninja V
O-ring inside. Lubricating the O-ring inside the collar of the tether penetrator Test Ninja V Press the ON switch on the right side of the Ninja. See Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual for recommended settings. Test camera setting controls Ensure that the camera has connected correctly –...
Page 50: Boxfish Luna Pack Up Sequence (From Out-Of-Water Testing)
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 10 Boxfish Luna pack up sequence (from out-of-water testing) Now we’ll practice packing up the ROV so it’s easier in the field. For additional post-dive tasks, see Section 16: After-dive procedures. Eject USB stick If you have transferred photos or videos to a USB stick, it’s best to eject it safely by pressing the Eject USB button once (and then confirming you want to eject it) to ensure the memory stick and files are not corrupted.
Page 51: Disconnect Fibre Patch Cable
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 2. Unscrew the tether port plug from the black plastic tether penetrator cap, and carefully find a temporary place to store the coloured and clear plastic caps inside. 3. Unscrew and pull out the tether penetrator from the ROV.
Page 52: Pack Away Other Components
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual accessories box. Pack away other components Pack all components away in their respective boxes and store in a cool dry place. R2. All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.
Page 53: Planning Your Dive
11 Planning your dive This section outlines some of the things you need to consider when preparing for a mission with your Boxfish Luna. It is essential that you take the time to plan how and where it will be used.
Page 54: Hazards
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual the tether reel or ROV (before it enters the water); good communication with team members is more important. Length of fibre patch cable: choose a suitable length depending on the distance between the Control Station and tether reel. Consider how you will minimise the risk of tripping over this cable.
Page 55: Deploying Your Boxfish Luna In The Water
ROV and Control Station (UPTIME and Rx SIGNAL). Pre-deployment checks 1. Camera checks: Check that the camera and Ninja are set up with your desired recording settings according to the separate Boxfish Luna Camera Operations Manual. 2. General checks: Complete the checks in Section 9: Pre-deployment checks.
Page 56: Put Rov In The Water
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual position just before you put the ROV in the water. Put ROV in the water When you are happy with the ROV is operating correctly, put the ROV in the water. Note: The status LEDs at the rear of the ROV will automatically turn off when the ROV is in the water.
Page 57: Check Depth Sensor
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Check depth sensor Check that the depth reading on the telemetry screen looks correct. If not, while the ROV is at the surface, you can push the Depth Hold switch to the FN position momentarily to zero the depth reading.
Page 58: Piloting Your Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 13 Piloting your ROV This section describes how to pilot your ROV, recommendations for piloting and the piloting options available to you. IMPORTANT! While your ROV is in the water, ensure the tether is not left to drag excessively, and you consistently monitor the PRESSURE and BATTERY readings.
Page 59 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual engaged and working as expected, Engaged will appear in purple text. Note that the ROV’s internal compass can cause problems with controlling the ROV after the ROV has travelled long distances or when the ROV is near the Earth’s magnetic poles. If the compass is not engaged, you will see the Comp label change to Gyro and you will need to recalibrate your compass.
Page 60: Navigation Directions
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Navigation directions Boxfish ROV’s eight thrusters allow the ROV to freely move in six degrees of freedom: it can move along its vertical, longitudinal and lateral axes, as well as rotate on them, as shown below.
Page 61 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual About Sea Modes and ROV Modes In Sea Mode (which is the default mode) and Sea-Q Mode, the ROV’s horizontal and vertical axes are aligned with the earth’s, regardless of the pitch or roll of the ROV. Sea Mode is the most commonly-used mode. In Sea Mode, the joystick inputs will move the ROV relative to the earth.
Page 62 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 3. Move the joystick to the left to move (“crab”) the ROV left (to port) along its longitudinal axis 4. Move the joystick to the right to move (“crab”) the ROV right (to starboard) along its longitudinal axis.
Page 63: Speed
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 2. Move the joystick towards you to cause the ROV to pitch down. The ROV will rotate on its lateral axis. The front of the ROV will tilt down while the back of the ROV moves up.
Page 64: Adjusting The Rov Led Illumination Lights
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual button will cancel any current roll and pitch settings. LEVEL button long press (10 seconds) Use this during troubleshooting to reset all control inputs to zero – only use this when the joysticks are in a neutral state.
Page 65: Battery Monitoring During Your Dive
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Battery monitoring during your dive As you become more familiar with your ROV, you will learn how the ROV functions and how much time to expect out of a full battery charge. Use the Battery value on the telemetry screen to see how much battery is remaining.
Page 66 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual environments. This is by design to produce a better picture. You can see the status of individual thrusters using the Thrusters tab on the telemetry application. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if a thruster is not working due to entanglement or other interference, but the ROV may exhibit strange behaviour.
Page 67: Managing Tether Cable During A Dive
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 14 Managing tether cable during a dive Good tether management during a dive is essential for safety and optimal performance of your ROV. Safety When making your dive plan (for suggestions, see Section 11: Planning your dive) you will have noted any risks of people or entanglement hazards in the water.
Page 68: Bringing The Rov Back To Surface
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 15 Bringing the ROV back to surface Safe ascent practices Pay attention to all safety items: Do not lift the ROV out of the water using the tether Take care with thrusters when retrieving ROV from water Use two people to lift it out of the water.
Page 69: After-Dive Procedures
To avoid damage to your ROV, it is vital that you exactly follow the pack down procedures you practised in Section 10: Boxfish Luna pack up sequence. Be careful with the fibre optic cable ends and fibre penetration port to reduce exposure. Replace caps immediately after unplugging.
Page 70: Storing Your Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 17 Storing your ROV IMPORTANT! Please follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure the ongoing operation of your ROV. When you are not actively using your ROV, please store it correctly to look after its battery and internal electronics.
Page 71: Updating Your Rov System
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 18 Updating your ROV system From time to time you may need to update your Control Station and/or ROV. We will send updates when we have made improvements to your ROV system, or we may send you updates to fix a problem.
Page 72: How To Update Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 6. Power up the Control Station (you do not need to connect the ROV). 7. Insert the USB stick into the left USB port on the Control Station. Do not touch any controls on the Control Station until the update is complete.
Page 73: Troubleshooting For Updates
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual With the memory stick attached to your computer, transfer the file into the FIRMWARE folder. Don’t double-click on the file, as that will open up the contents, and then the update will not work. Power up ROV and Control Station Connect the ROV and the Control Station (using the tether reel and fibre patch cable as you would when testing ROV functions).
Page 74: Troubleshooting
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 19 Troubleshooting Potential issues and solutions Issue Solution Status LEDs all blink after Check that all three charging port plugs are ROV is powered up (instead properly in place and screwed in for all three of flashing orange LED only) charging ports.
Page 75 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Restart the Control Station application using the Restart button. Feed from front camera This can happen if the ROV is left out in the stops completely sun, or if the ROV has been operating for a long time.
Page 76: How To Recalibrate Rov Compass
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Press the LEVEL button for 10 seconds – this will cancel any inputs into the controls and any drift that may have occurred with the mechanical joysticks. You can try disabling thrusters one at a time to see if there is one that is not working –...
Page 77 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Note: It will be easier to perform the in-water steps when the ROV is well balanced and neutrally buoyant. Prerequisites Before you start, connect the ROV components together and power up the ROV and Control Station. You will need two people, one with the Control Station and one with the ROV.
Page 78: How To Retrieve Log Files From Control Station
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 5. For the next 60 seconds (or until UPTIME starts counting again), move the ROV in figure 8s (as looking down from above), keeping the ROV just under the surface of the water. Roll the ROV while rounding the ends of the figure 8 shape.
Page 79 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual thrusters. Note that the ROV can be easily controlled with one thruster disabled but will go at half the maximum speed. It is still possible to pilot the ROV effectively with two thrusters disabled, but control will be noticeably reduced. With three or more disabled thrusters it is difficult to control the ROV.
Page 80: Rov Maintenance
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 20 ROV Maintenance Cleaning the fibre optic connections Clean ends of fibre optic cables This process is for cleaning the ends of the fibre optic cables at the following points: The end of tether cable at the tether penetrator point Both ends of the fibre optic patch cable.
Page 81 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 1. To clean the fibre ports, you will remove the entire plastic cap from the end of the pen, as shown below. 2. Rotate pen so it is in the ‘CLEAN’ position. 3. Remove the cap from the fibre port on the Control Station.
Page 82: O-Ring Maintenance
O-ring through your (clean) fingers to lubricate it before insertion. Don’t use too much silicone grease – it does not form part of the seal. Only use O-rings supplied by Boxfish. If in doubt, please call us at Boxfish for assistance.
Page 83: How To Release Vacuum From Inside The Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 177.48 x 2.62 Rear lid (tray) face seal* OR.167N70 / [20060440] 190.18 x 2.62 Rear lid (tray) axial seal OR.169N70 / [19072305] * Earlier ROV versions have been supplied part number [19072304] (183.83 x 2.62 OR.167N70) but both O-rings will work for the rear lid face seal.
Page 84: How To Replace Thrusters And Propellers
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual How to replace thrusters and propellers WARNING! Make sure ROV is powered off before working on or touching thrusters. Before you start: Release vacuum from the ROV, otherwise you will not be able to remove the thruster penetrators Get your Allen Key set from the accessories case.
Page 85 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Remove the two screws attaching thruster to its mount on the ROV 5. Carefully remove the entire thruster, including cable and plug. Thruster as it looks when removed from the ROV How to replace a thruster propeller Note: You will need a 2mm Allen Key and a No.
Page 86 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT! When replacing propellers, you must use a propeller with the same orientation. The propellers have CW (clockwise) or CCW (counter- clockwise) written on them for easy identification Replace thrusters according to the table and illustrations below.
Page 87 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 4. Remove thruster motor from the shroud. Note the orientation of the cable relative to the mounting plate holes so that the motor can be refitted in the same orientation after the propeller replacement. 5. Unscrew the three Phillips screws from the cowling.
Page 88: How To Reattach A Thruster To The Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual b. Secure the motor to the cowl using the 3 x Philips head screws. c. Note screw hole on thruster mount does not have a screw fitted and is used for mounting plate locating pin. 10. Refit thruster mounting plate a.
Page 89 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Thruster mounting point 3. Plug in thruster cable a. Align the three holes on the thruster cable plug with the three pins in the thruster port. Note: the plug is not keyed, i.e. the orientation of the...
Page 90 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Before cap is screwed back on Cap should be finger tight 4. Perform a thruster test to confirm thruster is working correctly. Check ROV can hold a vacuum. R2. All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.
Page 91: How To Take Out Rov Tray And Reinstall
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual How to take out ROV tray and reinstall Follow these instructions if you need to open the ROV to access the camera, battery pack or other contents. Note: You will need a 6mm Allen Key. WARNING! Make sure ROV is powered off before removing the ROV tray.
Page 92 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Changing hand position to pull Gripping bottom of tray while tray from the side pushing against ROV with thumbs c. Repeat the pulling process until the tray moves towards you and the O-ring seal is no longer in contact with the body of the ROV. Any further movement forwards will be stopped by the bolts which are still in place.
Page 93 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual How to put tray back into the ROV IMPORTANT! When re-installing the tray, check O-ring seals are in good condition and fitted well, and ROV can hold a vacuum once installed to avoid potential for water ingress and damage to ROV.
Page 94: How To Remove And Replace The Rov Battery Pack
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual d. When the tray is inserted far enough for the bolts to almost engage the threads, stop and check O-ring seals are correctly positioned. e. Ensure alignment pins in the ROV tray are aligned with the holes in the ROV body, and push the ROV forward until you feel resistance from the O-ring seals.
Page 95 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual c. Continue rotating both handles up until they are almost vertical and stop at the top of their travel. Take care not to over-rotate and bend the handles. Rotating the handles outward and upwards to disconnect battery pack from terminals 4.
Page 96 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual How to insert battery pack back into tray IMPORTANT! The battery pack is easily damaged. Do not try to install the tray back into the ROV unless the battery pack is correctly fitted. Take care when rotating the handles;...
Page 97 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual a. Gently rotate both handles down together making sure the fingers on the handles engage the rails on the ROV tray. As you rotate both handles down, the fingers on the battery pack will pull it into position.
Page 98: Shipping Or Travelling With The Rov
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 21 Shipping or travelling with the ROV It is important to prepare the ROV carefully for shipping or travel to protect its components and to avoid delays or fines. We can supply Materials Safety Data Sheets and other paperwork if required –...
Page 99: Shipping The Rov By Air
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Shipping the ROV by air Requirements for shipping lithium batteries depend on your shipping provider. Please contact them ahead of time to clarify their rules. Please refer to the latest IATA requirements at (https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/lithium-batteries/), as these change from time to time.
Page 100 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 1. Cut the cable ties around the cables and remove the cable ties. 2. Unscrew the fasteners on the end of the battery pack. 3. Lift up the top plate and take it out. Place to the side.
Page 101 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 5. Disconnect the yellow XT60 connectors from the top three batteries by gently pulling out. 6. Lift the top three batteries out and place to the side. 7. Turn over the tray. Now disconnect and remove the bottom three batteries.
Page 102 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 8. Turn the empty pack the right side up again. Keep the foam inserts inside the pack. 9. Replace the plate onto the top of the pack. First hook the ends under at the point shown. Then you will be able to lower the plate into position.
Page 103: Appendix I: Control Station - More Information
(if supplied), for example Sonar. POWER: Power in port. Provides power to the Control Station, via: Boxfish AC Adapter (15 Volts 13.4 Amps), OR Directly from a DC supply capable of supplying 10 Amps with the Boxfish DC Power Cable, OR Boxfish DTap power cable.
Page 104 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Communication is provided by connecting a fibre optic patch cable between the fibre communication port and the tether reel fibre connector and the tether cable to the ROV. EXT port. Supplies 12V and can be used to power the local USBL beacon (if USBL accessory is supplied).
Page 105 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Left dial. Adjusts the intensity of the ROV LED Illumination lights. Turn to the left to decrease intensity and turn to the right to increase intensity of the lights. Note that to protect the LED modules, lights will operate at a maximum of 5% when the ROV is out of the water.
Page 106 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 2. OFF – With the switch off the ROV movement is based on control inputs but the ROV will not attempt to compensate for unexpected drift or direction changes. When switched off, nothing will appear on telemetry screen.
Page 107 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 1. ON - Set the main camera focus mode to MANUAL FOCUS. The camera will keep the current focus setting and not change focal distance. To refocus the camera either push the switch to the FN position or use the Focus button.
Page 108 12: Disable Water Sensor: DO NOT use this button unless directed by Boxfish. Press and hold this button for six seconds to disable the water sensor. Note: If the water sensor is disabled, you could potentially damage the thrusters and/or lights.
Page 109 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 26. Focus button: Press and hold this button to focus the camera on a certain object until desired focus is achieved. Has the same function as pushing and holding the Focus switch to the FN position.
Page 110 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 36. USB left port: Generic USB 3.0 port. Used to attach a USB stick for storing photos/videos recorded by the front camera – see separate Camera Operations Manual. Also used for software/firmware updates and to retrieve log files.
Page 111: Appendix Ii: Telemetry Screen - More Information
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 23 Appendix II: Telemetry screen – more information Below is a full list of definitions of labels and information on the telemetry screen. Wide angle front nav cam Wide angle rear nav cam Labels for the On/Off switches located just above this screen on the...
Page 112 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual STABILISE: Will display STAB if Stabilisation switch is ON DEPTH: Will display DPTH if Depth Hold switch is ON F/W VER: Displays firmware version of Control Station S/W VER: Displays software version of Control Station UPTIME: Time since the ROV was powered on. Updates every second.
Page 113: Appendix Iii: Boxfish Luna Rov - More Information
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual 24 Appendix III: Boxfish Luna ROV – more information Note: Boxfish Luna products may vary slightly from pictures below but most components should remain the same. Front and left side view Rear view Pressure vessel Pressure-rated ROV body of hard anodised...
Page 114: Status Indicator Leds
Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Tether port For fibre optic tether cable. Provides telemetry, control signals and video to and from the Control Station Rear bumper Stainless steel bars integrated into the ROV body for bump protection for sensitive domes and tether...
Page 115 Boxfish Luna Owner’s Manual Green AUX 24V power is on (for optional sensor/device) Thrusters are enabled Amber (Blinking) Control system is OK White Rear navigation LEDs Normal condition of the Status LED's (without optional accessories fitted) is 1, 2, and 3 will be ON and 8 will be flashing.
Page 116: Appendix Iv: Document History
Description of changes Release 18/7/2021 Branched document from Boxfish ROV Owner’s Manual and customised for Boxfish Luna. Initial release. 21/12/2021 Added requirement to charge ROV for six hours per month during storage periods. New voltages for storing and shipping ROV battery.

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