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- Page 1 SeaOtter-2 OPERATION MANUAL JW FISHERS MFG INC rev 61509 JW FISHERS MFG INC 1953 COUNTY ST. E. TAUNTON, MA 02718 USA (508) 822-7330; (800) 822-4744; FAX (508) 880-8949 Email: jwfishers@aol.com WEB: www.jwfishers.com...
- Page 2 SeaOtter-2 Remote Operated Vehicle OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL JW FISHERS MFG INC 1953 COUNTY STREET EAST TAUNTON, MA 02718...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SeaOtter • CAUTIONS ........................ 4 SeaOtter • SPECIFICATIONS ....................5 SeaOtter • COMPONENTS SeaOtter ......................CABLE ............................ 7 CONTROL BOX ........................8 CONTROL BOX COVER ......................8 CONTROL BOX CONTROL PANEL ..................9 PS2 CONTROLLER ......................15 SeaOtter .................. -
Page 4: Seaotter Cautions
• IF THE LEAK DETECTOR INDICATES A LEAK, REMOVE UNIT FROM THE WATER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. • DO NOT LIFT THE UNIT BY ITS UMBILICAL CABLE, LIFT AND LOWER THE SeaOtter-2 BY MEANS OF THE HANDLE. • DO NOT BEND THE UMBILICAL CABLE SHARPLY, A SHARP BEND COULD BREAK AN INTERNAL WIRE IN THE CABLE. -
Page 5: Seaotter
SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTS: SeaOtter ......... 23L x 16W x 12H inches ..........43 lbs. Control Box ........19L x 16W x 8.5H inches ..........15 lbs. Cable ......... .5 inches Dia x 250 to 500 feet ........30/60 lbs. Monitor (built into case) ......15 inches PERFORMANCE/DESCRIPTIONS: Cameras/Lens .. -
Page 6: Cable
Front Camera ROV: 23”L x 16”W x 12”H The SeaOtter-2 ROV contains two color CCD cameras (one front and one rear) with 4mm (wide angle) lens. The viewing area is 50 degrees. The cameras can be panned and tilted 90 degrees for a total viewing area of 140 degrees horizontal and vertical. - Page 7 (extra ballast weights are included.) The ROV is pressure tested to a 1,000 foot depth prior to shipment. Operation of the SeaOtter-2 out of water is not recommended. If the front lights are operated out of the water for more than 10-15 seconds the water cooled halogen lights will overheat and burn the reflector.
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Page 8: Control Box Cover
Control Box: The Control Box is the nerve center of the SeaOtter-2 system. The Control Panel (lower half) contains all the necessary switches and indicators to control and monitor the ROV. The umbilical cable to the ROV is connected to the control panel. Power and control signals are passed from the control panel through this cable to the ROV. -
Page 9: Control Box Control Panel
Control Box: (continued) Control Box Control Panel: The Control Panel contains all the necessary switches and indicators to control and monitor the SeaOtter-2. 120 vac outlet 115 to 120 vac (only) Power on LED input power plug Power on switch... - Page 10 Master Motor Power switch should be turned off for safety reasons. LCD Readout: The LCD readout displays data regarding the status of the system JW Fishers including: moisture in any housing, pan and tilt angles of the SeaOtter-2 cameras, any motor overcurrent problems, and any error or communication problem.
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- Page 12 Control Box: (continued) Control Box Control Panel: (continued) The Control Panel contains all the necessary switches and indicators to control and monitor the SeaOtter-2. Connector for control box monitor 2 connectors for accessories Connector for ROV umbilical Camera Connector Selection...
- Page 13 Control Box: (continued) Control Box Control Panel: (continued) The Control Panel contains all the necessary switches and indicators to control and monitor the SeaOtter-2. Connector for control box monitor 2 connectors for accessories Connector for ROV umbilical Camera Connector Selection...
- Page 14 (continued) Control Box Control Panel: (continued) The Control Panel contains all the necessary switches and indicators to control and monitor the Seaotter-2. PS2 Controller Connector Option Area: The option area contains switches and indicators for some options. • On Screen Display - When the switch is turned on; time, date, water temperature at ROV, depth, and compass heading is overlaid on video.
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Page 15: Ps2 Controller
Control Box Control Panel: (continued) The Control Panel contains all the necessary switches and indicators to control and monitor the SeaOtter-2. PS2 Controller: An off-the-shelf PS2 controller (supplied), plugs into the PS2 Controller control panel and controls the ROV’s: lights, motors, and cam- era movement. - Page 16 Control Box: (continued) Camera Tilt Up Lights On Camera Pan Left/Right Lights Off Camera Tilt Down Horizontal Motors Vertical Motors Joystick Joystick PS2 Controller: (continued) An off-the-shelf PS2 controller (supplied), plugs into the control panel and controls the ROV’s: lights, motors, and camera movement. Wireless PS2 controllers can also be used •...
- Page 17 Control Box: (continued) Camera Tilt Up Lights On Camera Pan Left/Right Lights Off Camera Tilt Down Horizontal Motors Vertical Motors Joystick Joystick PS2 Back View Horizontal Motors Vertical Motors Low Power Low Power PS2 Controller: (continued) An off-the-shelf PS2 controller (supplied), plugs into the control panel and controls the ROV’s: lights, motors, and camera movement.
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Page 18: Cabling The Seaotter
Cabling the SeaOtter-2 The drawing below shows the cable connections for the SeaOtter-2. Umbilical 250 ft cable Umbilical extension cable SeaOtter-2 120vac Buoyancy collars (only) (over in-line connectors) if 120vac Ground Fault Power Source Remote DVD Recorder if 220vac Monitor... - Page 19 Cabling the SeaOtter-2 (continued) The drawing below shows the cable connections for the SeaOtter-2. Umbilical 250 ft cable Umbilical extension cable SeaOtter-2 120vac Buoyancy collars (only) (over in-line connectors) if 120vac Ground Fault Power Source Remote DVD Recorder Monitor if 220vac...
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Page 20: Powering Up The Seaotter
Powering up the SeaOtter-2 The first power up and checkout will be done out of water (do not turn on front lights or run motors for more than a second or two.) Umbilical 250 ft cable Umbilical extension cable SeaOtter-2... - Page 21 First test run (out of water): continued Camera Tilt Up Lights On Camera Pan Left/Right Lights Off Camera Tilt Down Horizontal Motors Vertical Motors Joystick Joystick 6) Select the rear camera (camera switch on control panel). 7) Using the pan and tilt buttons on the PS2 controller (left set of buttons ), move the camera left/ right and up/down.
- Page 22 First test run (out of water): continued Camera Tilt Up Lights Brighter Camera Pan Left/Right Lights Dimmer Camera Tilt Down Horizontal Motors Vertical Motors Joystick Joystick 13) On the control panel, set the Horizontal and Vertical motor power controls to half power (5). 14) Set the Vertical Motor Trim control to midway (0).
- Page 23 Proper balance is very important in order to insure proper flight characteristics. If the SeaOtter-2 is nose heavy, it will dive as it goes forward; and if it has a heavy side, it will exhibit unstable side motion characteristics. If it’s buoyancy is too positive it will be difficult to drive underwater without it coming to the surface.
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Page 24: Launching And Retrieving The Seaotter
The SeaOtter-2 is a rugged piece of equipment, however, it should be treated with care. Use the handle, not the motors or lights, to lift or lower the SeaOtter-2. Never try to lift or lower the unit by holding it by the umbilical cord, this may result in damage to the signal or power cable. For safety reasons, insure that all electrical connections are not exposed to water and that the control box is plugged into a ground fault outlet. - Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0...
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Page 27: Maintenance
The system is warranted for TWO FULL YEARS from the date of purchase. During this period the SeaOtter-2 will be repaired free of charge should a failure occur due to materials or workmanship under normal use. -
Page 28: Spare Parts Kit
SeaOtter-2 Spare Parts Option The SeaOtter shipped with an assortment of O-rings and hardware. Additional spare parts, which are listed below, are available by calling or writing the factory. There is a Basic Spare Parts and an Enhanced Spare Parts kit available. - Page 29 Side Panel of DVD Recorder cable. To Play Back from DVD Top Panel of (Be sure to put SeaOtter-2 DVD Recorder Monitor Source Switch on “Recorder”) Video Out Audio Video Audio...
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