Chapter 1 Backgrounds Safety and Regulations The FIFISH PRO W6 is the professional instrument, training and practice is necessary before first dive. Contact your local authorized dealer, training school, or QYSEA Tech Support. Email: support@qysea.com Do NOT touch the running...
Chapter 1 Backgrounds Special Note Holding on the Launch and Recovery (LAR) Handle when carrying submersible Holding on the battery handle when carrying the battery Holding the LAR handle and tether behind safety lock when launch or recovery...
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Chapter 1 Backgrounds Special Note Do NOT holding the motor frame when carrying submersible Do NOT pull the battery cable when recovery or carrying the submersible Do NOT holding the battery cable when carrying the battery...
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Chapter 1 Backgrounds Special Note Do NOT hold the tether section between ROV plug safety lock Do NOT turn ON the LED in air longer than 10 second to avoid over heating Do NOT turn ON the laser in air over 10 second, especially do NOT point the flammable materials...
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Chapter 1 Backgrounds Special Note Do NOT unlock the motor in air over 3 seconds, to avoid over heating Check the O-ring inside protective caps regularly Check the O-ring inside protective caps regularly...
• Loss of, or damage to, your data by a product. • Any software programs, whether provided with the product or installed subsequently. • Failure of, or damage caused by, any third-party products, including those that QYSEA may provide or integrate into the QYSEA product at your request.
• High-capacity lithium battery enhanced with swappable design • The standard 10 cm laser scaler is for underwater measurement FIFISH PRO W6’s Q-BOX is the underwater connector hub, which spilt into 5 ports (3 Type-A Q-Interface, 3 Type-B Q-Interface, 1 Type-B has been occupied by robotic arm).
Chapter 2 Introduction Submersible Definition FIFISH PRO W6 Submersible 1. Main Camera (Cam-#1) in 4K 2. Secondary Camera (Cam-#2 ) in 4K 3. Lasers × 2 4. 6,000 Lumens LEDs × 2 5. Robotic Arm 6. 2 gen Q-motor Pro Thrusters × 6 7.
Chapter 2 Introduction Remote Controller Definition RC (Remote Controller) ON/OFF Depth Holding (ON/OFF) LOCK/UNLOCK Left Control Stick Right Control Stick Right Wheel Left Wheel Video (Record/Stop) Control Mode (Attitude / Sport / Combine) 10. Tether Port 11. Ethernet Port (mini USB) 12.
3.1.1. FIFISH App Download and Installations Option 1. Scan the QR code below to download FIFISH App. Option 2. Search the FIFISH on App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Option 3. Go to QYSEA's website at https://www.qysea.com/support/app-download/ 3.1.2. FIFISH Windows App For professional users, some sensor require a laptop and Window to run their own App for data processing and analysis.
Chapter 3 Pre-Dive Hardware Connect 3.2. Hardware Connection Overview of hardware connection 3.2.1. Plug the tether (3.5 mm head) into remote controller...
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Chapter 3 Pre-Dive Hardware Connect 3.2.2. Have the safety lock on the safety anchor point 3.2.2.1 anchor point 3.2.2.2 safety lock on anchor point tight) 3.2.3. Twist off the protective cap, then insert ROV Plug into Tether Port (finger 3.2.3.1 twist off the protective cap 3.2.3.2 insert ROV plug and seal...
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Chapter 3 Pre-Dive Hardware Connect 3.2.4. Turn ON the RC. Press and hold the ON/OFF button (3 seconds) • RC will play 7 chimes from low to high (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti) • ROV will turn on automatically, and play 5 chimes (Do, Re, Mi, Do, Mi) 3.2.5.
Chapter 3 Pre-Dive Software Connect 3.3. Software Connection 3.3.1. Smart device connect with the RC's Wi-Fi (5 GHz) • Go to “Settings”, then “WLAN” • Find the Wi-Fi network name “FIFISHRC_xxxx” • Enter the password to connect, the default password is “1234567890” 3.3.1.1 System settings 3.3.1.2 Select RC’s Wi-Fi 1234567890...
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Chapter 3 Pre-Dive Software Connect 3.3. Software Connection 3.3.2. Open FIFISH App, then press “Go Dive” • Allow access to photo albums, location, and notifications • Even the network did not connect to internet, select the “Keep Trying WLAN” for iOS user, “Stay Connected”...
Chapter 3 Pre-Dive Sensor Calibration & Deploy and Retrieve 3. 4. Sensor Calibration (Check the Charter 6, Sensor Calibration Page 40) 3.4.1. Go to General Setting 3.4.2. Select the Sensor Icon 3.4.3. Follow the hit on FIFISH App step by step, first Gyro-Acce then Reboot ROV...
Controlling Definition Definition of Controlling The FIFISH PRO W6 uses the patented Smart Thruster Array™ to ensure the ultimate maneuverability and delivers the 6 DOF (degree of freedom). • W6 can move in descend & ascend, left and right, forward and backward.
Chapter 4 Controlling Controlling Modes Controlling Modes FIFISH PRO W6 supports 3 modes for control: A, S, and C. A is Attitude mode, S is Sport mode, C is the Combination mode. Attitude Mode Attitude mode is designed for beginners. The ROV will not roll in Attitude mode. The ROV will stay in same depth moving when depth holding is ON.
Chapter 5 Post-Dive Data Transfer 5.1. Video/Photo Download 5.1.1. Connect with RC and Submersible with Data Transfer Cable 5.1.2. Insert a microSD card in the RC 5.1.3. Software connect (Check the Chapter 3, Page 19-20) NOTE for microSD card 1. The recommendation for is SanDisk Ultra/Extreme/Extreme Pro 2.
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Chapter 5 Post-Dive Data Transfer 5.1. Video/Photo Download 5.1.4. Turn ON the Depth Holding (submersible will not beep after 10 min static) 5.1.5. Press MEDIA, then Press DEVICE 5.1.6. Select the Camera, SDCard 1 is the main camera, SDCard 2 is the secondary camera...
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Chapter 5 Post-Dive Data Transfer 5.1. Video/Photo Download 5.1.7. The default is Picture, select Video if you only want to copy out the videos 5.1.8. Press and hold on desired clip over 1 second, then you can select the clip(s) you would like to copy Start 5.1.9.
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Chapter 5 Post-Dive Data Transfer 5.1. Video/Photo Download 5.1.10. Select the place to copy, “Download to remote control” is the microSD card in RC 5.1.11. Do NOT minimize the FIFISH App while downloading...
Chapter 5 Post-Dive Submersible Battery 5.2. Submersible Battery 5.2.1. Unfasten the battery sealing cap and pull out the battery plug 5.2.2. Press the battery release button and holding the back of submersible to unlock the battery, then pull out a little 5.2.3.
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Chapter 5 Post-Dive Submersible Battery 5.2. Submersible Battery 5.2.4. Connect 2 Submersible Adapter 5.2.5. Algin the positing pin 5.2.6. Plug all the way LED indicator illuminates while charging and GREEN LED indicator illuminates while fully charged.
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Chapter 5 Post-Dive Submersible Battery 5.2. Submersible Battery 5.2.7. Align the track both side when putting back the battery...
Chapter 5 Post-Dive RC Charging 5.3. RC Charging Flashing ON/OFF button means RC is charging White steady ON/OFF button, RC is fully charged. Red, less than 30% Yellow, 30% to 70% White, 70% or higher...
6. If you have spot malfunction part or parts after dives, contact your local services center for help. For more information about FIFISH Authorized Services Centers https://www.qysea.com/support/repair-center/ 7. Store ROV and RC in dry and cool environment (Temperature range: 5°C to 25°C or 41°F to 77°F).
This FIFISH App interface is iOS 4.2.6. In 4. General Settings order to provide better user experiences, 5. Advance Features QYSEA software team will keep trimming 6. Image/Video Setting Shortcut the FIFISH App. If you facing any problem, reach our technical support team, please.
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Chapter 6 FIFISH App User Interface 12 13 14 15 16 System Status Camera Setting & Shortcut 1. System Status 12. ISO 2. Depth Holding ON/OFF 13. White Balance 3. Control Mode 14. Exposure Value 4. Water Temperature in C/F 15.
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Chapter 6 FIFISH App User Interface 20 21 22 Special Features Note: 19. Laster Scaler ON/OFF 1. Heading in degrees, 20. LIVE Stream Broad Casting 0° is North, 90° is East, 180° is South, 270° is West. 21. AUTO Pilot 2 For Example, 316°...
Chapter 6 FIFISH App System Setting System Setting Icon General Settings, Select in 1 column • If you have 2 devices connect to the RC, role are including Pilot Spectator • ONLY the “Pilot” can manipulate the settings, such as, watermarks, control preferences, camera settings etc.
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Chapter 6 FIFISH App System Setting Scroll down the system setting page, the system version information will show up • The App Version is the FIFISH App version in your cell or tablet • The RC Version is the RC’s motherboard version •...
Chapter 6 FIFISH App Control Setting Controlling Preferences General Settings, Select Controlling Preferences Icon in 2 column • Click “Control Mode”, the default is ROV-USA Control Mode, you can select your preferences if you like • Click “Confirm”, after setting **As for advance level pilot seek for customized setting demo.
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Chapter 6 FIFISH App Control Setting Control Curvature For the advance level pilot, the curvature setting can provide more ACCURATE Smooth operating experiences. Set the Move & Rotate • Adjusting the curvature (set the center sector output sensitivity) • Adjusting the attenuation (set the maximum output) **As for advance level pilot seek for explore curvature setting tips.
Chapter 6 FIFISH App Sensor Calibration Sensor Calibration Select the Sensor Icon in 3 column • Follow the hit on FIFISH App step by step, first Gyro-Acce then Reboot ROV • in FIFISH App, and Power ON/OFF RC if necessary...
Chapter 6 FIFISH App Camera Setting Image Settings Camera General Setting 1. Exposure and WB 7. Live Resolution on FPV 2. Video Setting 8. Live Bitrate on FPV 3. Camera General Setting 9. Color Encoding 4. Resolution 10. Video Format 5.
Chapter 6 FIFISH App Laser Scaler Laser Scaler The Laser Dots could be the reference dots. • ROV shall be perpendicular with the measured surface • The distance between 2 dots are 10 cm • The object dimension can be calculated by a ruler or image processing software For Example, Object Image Length...
Chapter 6 FIFISH App LIVE Streaming LIVE Streaming Board casting directly on YouTube, Facebook or other social media network. 1. Generate a Stream Key Stream URL on YouTube or Facebook LIVE 2. Click the icon 3. Past the Stream URL and Stream Key in column 4.
Chapter 6 FIFISH App Auto Pilot Auto Pilot 2 The Auto Pilot 2nd Gen is able programable auto moving commands. 1. Press the "AUTO" to turn ON the Auto Pilot 2. Select moving behavior 3. Set speed of such segment 4.
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Chapter 6 FIFISH App Auto Pilot Auto Pilot 2 The Auto Pilot 2 Gen is able programable auto moving commands.
Chapter 6 FIFISH App Tool-Box, HMDI BOX HDMI Box 2.0, Download to Flash Drive • HDMI Box 2.0 also capable to download the original resolution video from ROV while recording. • HDMI Box 2.0 will enable to display on a HDTV or transmitter for TV shows. 1.
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Chapter 6 FIFISH App Tool-Box, HMDI BOX HDMI Box 2.0, HDMI Output • HDMI Box 2.0 will enable to stream to a HDTV or transmitter for TV shows. 1. Connect to the HDMI Display or stream transmitter broadcasting devices 2. Click the icon to active Display Mode NOTE:...
Chapter 7 Additional Information Specifications 27 1 2 in × 18 1 2 in × 11 5 8 in Submersible Dimension 700 mm × 469 mm × 297 mm 45 1 8 lbs Weight 20.5 kg Depth Rating 350 meters ~ 1148 feet Speed 4.0 Knots (2.0 m/s), max speed in still water...
Chapter 7 Additional Information Specifications Camera × 2 Image Sensor 1/2.3” SONY CMOS Pixels 12 Mega Pixels Effective Pixels ISO Range 100-6,400 Auto / Manual Lens 166° Filed of View (in air) f/2.5 Aperture 0.4 m Minimum Focusing Distance Shutter Speed 5 to 1/5000 second Auto / Manual (Electronic) Burst Shooting...
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Chapter 7 Additional Information Specifications Tether and Spool Tether Length 305 meters (Standard Package) ~1,000 feet 8 inch Tether Diameter 6.0 mm 9 3 8 inch×8 3 8 inch×8 1 16 Breaking Force 200 kgf 440 lbsf Spool Dimension 389 mm × 249 mm × 254 mm inch Spool Weight 11.65 kg...
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Chapter 7 Additional Information Q-Interface, Type-A Q-Interface Q-Interface is the QYSEA developed underwater 9 pins connector, provide DC power, ethernet, RS 485 or UART network for accessories, such as, image sonar, station lock, water sampler, water sensor, etc. There are 3 Q-Interface Type-A, in submersible’s back, stern starboard and...
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Chapter 7 Additional Information Q-Interface, Type-B There are 3 Q-Interface Type-B, which have been protect with bottom armor and 2D Image Sonar Cabin bow side. 7.2.1. Unfasten 4 nuts with M3 Allen wrench 7.2.2. Open the bottom armor NOTE The robotic arm has occupied 1 Type-B B1-Port B2-Starboard...
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Chapter 7 Additional Information Q-Interface, Type-B The 3 Q-Interface Type-B is behind the Image Sonar Cabin. 7.2.3. Unfasten 2 nuts with M2.5 Allen wrench 7.2.4. Unfasten 2 nuts with M2.5 Allen wrench 7.2.5. Open the Image Sonar Cabin Cover B3-Bow...
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Chapter 7 Additional Information Q-Interface, Type-B Unlike the Q-Interface Type-A can be twisted open and close, Type-B need a lever to open or close.
Chapter 7 Additional Information Q-Interface Accessory Name Q-Interface Connection Oculus M750d Sonar A ×1, A2 or A3 Station Lock™ A ×1, A2 or A3 Q-Camera A ×1, A1 U-QPS No Need Robotic Arm B×1, B1 or B2 Water Sampler 500 mL A ×1, A2 or A3 Water Sampler 100 mL A ×1, A2 or A3...