Outland Technology ROV 3000 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual OUTLAND ROV 3000 Outland Technology, Inc. Address: 38190 Commercial Court, Slidell, LA 70458 Phone: +1 (985) 847-1104 Email: sales@outlandtech.com Website: www.outlandtech.com ROV-3000 Manual 3/22/2023 Document Number:46-0032B1...
- Page 2 Your Outland ROV has been rigorously tested. The quality and performance of this system comes with the full confidence and backing of Outland Technology, Inc. As a measure of that confidence, your ROV comes with a Limited one-year warranty that the unit remains free of defects in workmanship and materials.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 4 ROV General Guidelines ........................6 System Overview ..........................7 Outland ROV 3000 ..........................7 Control Console ..........................10 Power Supply ........................... 11 Hand Controller ..........................12 ROV Cable and Reel ........................13 System Startup ..........................14 Setup ROV System .......................... -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
Advertising claims made by us represent our honest opinion of the qualities and features offered by the product described. We disclaim any warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except as provided herein. In no event shall Outland Technology be liable for consequential damages of any kind. Shipping All returns for warranty service must be authorized by Outland. - Page 5 Legend Warning/ High Voltage Hints and Tips Caution Safety Warning The ROV-3000 system is supplied with 400V . Improper use may result in electrical shock or electrocution. Only trained and experienced personnel should operate the equipment. Caution When propellers are active keep hands, feet and objects away from vehicle. Caution NEVER PLUG OR UNPLUG ELECTRONICS WITH POWER ON! Damage or personal injury may result.
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Page 6: Rov General Guidelines
ROV General Guidelines I. ROV Connecting/ Disconnecting 1.1 Never connect or disconnect any equipment while power is applied to system. 1.2 Turn off power and let set for 10 seconds prior to disconnecting the umbilical from the console or ROV. This will allow power inside the console to dissipate. 1.3 Unplug the connectors by holding the body of the connector and not by pulling on the cable. -
Page 7: System Overview
System Overview Outland ROV 3000 The Outland ROV systems are robust, powerful Class II vehicles capable of handling harsh conditions. System components have been designed for maximum reliability while incorporating the latest technology. The robust frame allows for additional sensors and equipment to be mounted and integrated into the vehicle. The tether allows for simultaneous streaming of up to 3 cameras with lengths of 1000+ feet. - Page 8 6. Port Thruster (Fwd/Rev function) (CCW prop) Flooded brushless DC thrusters are used on the ROV 3000. The control electronics (esc’s) are mounted in the ROV Power Bottle. Do not operate the thrusters out of water at high speeds or for extended periods of time as damage may result to the bearings.
- Page 9 Refer to item 6. 16. Starboard Lateral Thruster (CW prop) Refer to item 6. 17. Thruster Quick Release (x6) The thruster quick releases were designed to make it fast and easy to do maintenance on the thruster on the ROV-3000. There is one of these quick releases on each one of the thrusters. To remove a thruster, press the metal button on the quick release and pull the thruster out.
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Page 10: Control Console
Control Console The control console (CON-1500) houses the monitor (15”, 1600 nit LCD), HD DVR, video conditioning, signal routing and connections for the ROV Cable (data connection), Hand Controller, and auxiliary controllers in a waterproof case. 1. Sun Shield 2. Monitor Displays video and is interface for ROV. -
Page 11: Power Supply
or full output power to the vehicle, it is recommended to use 240VAC for both PS-3500 Power Supply The power supply (PS-3500) provides DC power to the vehicle and incorporates safety circuits to keep the operator, divers, and the equipment safe in case of a fault. The power supply converts 120/240 VAC (50/60Hz) to floating 400 VDC. -
Page 12: Hand Controller
Hand Controller The Hand Controller is responsible for command, control, and communications. 1. COMM Good LED Indicates the Hand Controller is communicating with the vehicle. If the light is not illuminated check Hand Controller and Tether connections. Refer to Troubleshooting guide for more information. 2. -
Page 13: Rov Cable And Reel
10. Horizontal Trim Enable Button Press button to enable horizontal trim. The LED will illuminate when active. 11. Lateral Trim Knob Rotate knob counterclockwise to add port lateral trim. Rotate knob clockwise to add starboard lateral trim. 12. Forward/Reverse Trim Knob Rotate knob counterclockwise to add reverse trim. -
Page 14: System Startup
System Startup The diagram below shows the plug-in order of the ROV system. There is a video of how to do this on thumb drive. >4000W Generator (Or plug in). Setup ROV System 1. Set Control Console unit in desired location. 2. -
Page 15: Video Adjustments
Video Adjustments The ROV Control Console is equipped with video conditioning hardware which allows the user to adjust the video signal. The console is setup from the factory for the system cable length. Adding or removing cable length may require slight adjustments to the video. The image to the left shows the Video Amplifier adjustment section. -
Page 16: Perform Preflight Check
Perform Preflight Check NOTE: When preforming dry testing, limit amount of operating time of the thruster out of water. The thruster contains bearings requiring water for proper operation. Extended time or high-speed operations may result in damage to thruster. 1. Test the GFI by moving GFI Test switch on the power supply towards HV+ or HV-. -
Page 17: Flight
Test Manipulator Open, Press the Light Dim Press Light Bright Close and Rotate. Button to turn off Button to turn on ROV ROV lights. lights. Do not run lights for more than 60s in air. Flight When ready for mission, enable thrusters. Below is a list of available flight modes. In any mode manual controls are active. -
Page 18: Video Overlay Interface
Video Overlay Interface Outland's Video Overlay system monitors data communications between the Top Side unit and the ROV. The interface is used to display system data in real time and setup the ROV system. There are 8 pages available to input text. -
Page 19: Edit Mode
Navigation Drawer Icon Hover over option to see name Navigation Options Edit Mode Edit mode is used to add text to the screen. The overlay allows for 8 pages of text. Add Text 1. Press Add Text to add a text box to the screen. 2. -
Page 20: Diagnostic Display
Diagnostic Display The system diagnostic display provides the operator with critical data. Control: Bar Graph displaying the Hand Controller input for thruster control. Thrusters must be enabled to see display update. When determining the ROV buoyancy, use the vertical control percent. If the vertical control is greater or equal to 30% the vertical thruster is working hard to maintain depth. -
Page 21: Hud Options
HUD Options The HUD Options (Heads Up Display) menu is used for selecting the information to be display on the overlay. 1. Select Desired Gauges and data to be added to the overlay by checking box next to desired options. 2. -
Page 22: Devices
Devices The devices screen presents the user with 4 devices data simultaneously. Theses screens are intended to be used for troubleshooting purposes. To show data from other devices than show press the Devices List button. Raw Mode shows the data in hexadecimal. Turbo mode puts all data from that device in extreme priority. Devices List Thruster Options The Thruster Options menu is used to select the function and direction of the thruster. -
Page 23: Data Line Options
Data Line Options The Data Line Options is used to select the spare line connections. 1. Select desired spare line option and press the SAVE button. 2. When selecting Video, Press the Video button. Then use the drop-down box to select the Video channel to be displayed. -
Page 24: Time And Date Options
Send Manual Command: This option is used to change factory settings not available through the overlay. This option is only to be used with direct assistance from Outland Technology. Press Select File Save Settings File: Use this button to save the current overlay setup. -
Page 25: System Maintenance
System Maintenance The Outland ROVs are designed to be low maintenance. However, operating the vehicle in saltwater requires additional maintenance to minimize corrosion and assure continual proper operation of the ROV. The following daily and periodic maintenance should be carried out. Daily Maintenance 1. - Page 26 Greasing and mating above water (dry mate): • Connectors must be greased with Molykote 111 before every mating. • A layer of grease corresponding to minimum 1/10 of socket depth should be applied to the female connector. • The inner edge of all sockets should be completely covered, and a thin transparent layer of grease left visible on the face of the connector.
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Page 27: Electrical Interface
Electrical Interface Control Bottle (BTL-350) The control bottle is responsible for distributing all the low voltage power to the ROV. This section will explain what each plug on the control bottle does to make it simple for the user to understand where to plug in the equipment they are using. - Page 28 Plug Identification list: M1: Port Forward/Backward Thruster (CCW). M2: Starboard Forward/Backward Thruster (CW). M3: Port Lateral Thruster (CCW). M4: Starboard Lateral Thruster (CW). M5: Front Vertical Thruster (CW). M6: Rear Vertical Thruster (CCW). M7: Spare Thruster/Tool HV Tether Conn: High Voltage Tether Connector. Interlink: Link between the control bottle and the Power Bottle.
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Page 29: Rov Data Connection
Power Bottle Connector: HV TETHER COMM Connector: MC-BH-3-M Function Description Power +200 VDC (Relative to pin 3) Power - 200 VDC (Relative to pin 3) Power Chassis Ground INTERLINK Function Description 24V Ground Primary ground return for 24V Power 24V Power +24VDC Power COMM+ Differential Communication... -
Page 30: Camera Connection
(C) Camera Connection Connector: MC-BH-8-F Signal Function Description Power Primary ground return for 12V power Video 1 Input 75ohm Composite Video Input (SD or HD) COMM + Bi-directional Differential Communication COMM - (D) CP Connection/Twisted Pair Connector: MC-BH-8-F Signal Function Description 24V GND Power... - Page 31 (H) ROV Cable (Data Connection) Connector: MC-BH-8: Signal Function Description Video 1 + Output Differential video output Video 1- Comm + Bi-directional Differential Communication Comm- Line3+ Bi-directional Differential spare line Line3- Line4 + Bi-directional Differential spare line Line4 - (J) Spare 2/DVL Connector: MC-BH-8-F Signal Function...
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