Summary of Contents for Outland Technology ROV-1500
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User Manual ROV-1500 Outland Technology, Inc. Address: 38190 Commercial Court, Slidell, LA 70458 Phone: +1 (985) 847-1104 Email: sales@outlandtech.com Website: www.outlandtech.com...
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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.
Zero Pitch and Roll ..............................36 Hand Controller Calibration ............................36 Compass Calibration ..............................37 DVL Setup..................................39 Light Issue..................................40 Accessory Issue ................................40 Manipulator Issue ................................. 43 ROV Power and Data Pinout ............................44 ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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.
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High Voltage Hints and Tips Caution Safety Warning The ROV-1500 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.
IV. ROV storage and shipping. 4.1 Clean and flush with fresh water. 4.2 Dry the cable and ROV before closing storage boxes. This will minimize mold, mildew and corrosion on equipment and interior of boxes. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
The tether allows for simultaneous streaming of up to 3 cameras with lengths of 1000+ feet. Options such as Sonar, VDSL, CP probe, etc. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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13. Rear Camera The rear camera is a fixed camera on the inside of the control bottle. This camera is often used to monitor tether management during flight. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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The thruster quick releases were designed to make it fast and easy to do maintenance on the thruster on the ROV-1500. 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. To reinstall, press the button and push the thruster all the way in then release the button.
Input power connection is IEC320-C20 Connector. Input power range: 100-240VAC @ 50/60 Hz. Max 11. Cooling Fan Intake Intake four cooling air into the console to keep all of the critical components cool and running at max efficiency. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
10. X2 Ethernet Connection Used for external ethernet devices. For example, sonars, IP cameras etc. 11. HDMI Out The HDMI Out allows video from the console screen to be displayed on an external monitor or TV. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Toggle switch up and down to choose between Gyroscope and compass auto heading. 10. Horizontal Trim Enable Button Press button to enable horizontal trim. The LED will illuminate when active. 11. Lateral Trim Knob ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Also, If reel is included this side on the This side plugs into the ROV, will tether will be fixed. be the non-fixed side of the reel, and will have locking sleeves. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Attach the 3-pin ROV Power Cable to the CONSOLE port (D). 6. Prepare and Connect the ROV • Apply a thin coat of silicon grease to the connectors. • Plug the greased connectors securely into the ROV (E). ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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Secure all connections using the locking sleeves provided. 11. Power On the System • Turn on the system by pressing the Power Button on the Control Console. NOTE: Do not over tighten the locking sleeves, only finger tighten. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Low Video Signal, Blinking green to adjust the signal of all channels and the Length Compensation to adjust the level per channel. First set the gain then adjust each channel as needed. No Video Signal, No light ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Test pan if associated thruster thruster activates. optional pan and tilt activates. camera installed. Press Camera Select to cycle through available cameras. Verify video is displayed on monitor. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Trim is available in each direction. If depth trim is enabled and the depth trim knob is at zero the ROV will automatically pitch itself. However, there is no way to manually pitch vehicle. Stick Gain Gain will affect all thrust adjustments except trim. Trim will not be affected by gain knob. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Video Overlay Interface and DVR Operations/Controls This section can be found on the OTI-1080-4NX DVR ROV MANUAL located on the website or thumb drive. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
There is Molykote 111 grease in the spares kit that Outland supplied. Disclaimer, some of the verbiage and images were used from Macartney.com in this section. Supplied Grease: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPES OF GREASE ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
After greasing, fully mate the male and female connector and remove any excess grease from the connector joint. Cleaning Connectors For cleaning connectors DO NOT use harsh chemicals. Accepted cleaning products consist of isopropyl alcohol and liquid soap and water. After cleaning be sure to re-apply grease. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Important Note: Any time you unplug a port and do not plug anything back into it you must put a dummy plug into that port there are some of these in the spares box. Important Note: Be sure to power down with console switch before connecting or disconnecting plugs. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
In general, if a connector is male there is no voltage or dead and if a connector is female there is voltage present or live. Important Note: PLEASE BE SURE TO TRIM DUMMY PLUGS SHORTER THAN ORIGINAL LENGTH. AN IMAGE OF THIS IS BELOW. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
+24V Power DSL RX+ DSL RX- (B) Light and Manipulator Connection Connector: MC-BH-4-F Signal Function Description 24V GND Power Primary ground return for 24V power Power +24VDC COMM + Bi-directional Differential Communication COMM - ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
DSL RX- (G) Interlink (Link between power bottle and control bottle) Signal Function Description 24V GND Power Primary ground return for 24V power 24V + Power Primary Power COMM + Bi-directional Differential Communication COMM - ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Primary ground return for 24V power DVL RX DVL TX COMM + Bi-directional Differential Communication COMM - +24V Power +24 VDC Twisted Pair 3 + Bi-directional Extra twisted pair for differential signal Twisted Pair 3 - ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
NEVER PLUG OR UNPLUG ELECTRONICS WITH POWER ON! Damage or personal injury may result. System Setup Refer to the Manual or Quick Start guide for complete setup details. >6000W Generator. Ideally 220V Power Source ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
1.9. If AC power is correct, the 12V power supply in the CON-1700 may have failed. The 400V power supply unit requires the 12V power supply to operate. Return unit for diagnostics and repair. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
No faults in the fault log (other than test trips) • If the HV ON light is flashing, this indicates the GFI has tripped. Refer to HV BIAS Tether Check. If all parameters above are correct proceed to Tether Test. High Voltage Power ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Contact Outland for repair. Do not attempt to open power bottle. 4. ROV Power Bottle Test 4.9. Setup system in standard configuration. 4.10. Power system – ROV lights should flash, and thrusters play a tone. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
COMM GOOD illuminates you may have a damaged bulkhead connector on either the ROV bottle or Control Console. 5.14. If problem continues there may be an issue in the ROV bottle or Control Console that requires repair or replacement. Please contact Outland for further assistance. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
6.6. Check the fault History. This section shows the last 8 power cycles fault history. Check the log for any Plus or Minus symbols. If you have any faults besides testing, proceed to HV BIAS Tether Check. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024...
8.3.4. Loosen the screw from the shaft collar. 8.3.5. Remove the magnet assembly and check for fouling. 8.3.6. Reassemble the thruster in the opposite order. Take note of the D shaft and align with the shaft with collar set screw. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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8.6. If the motor functions on a different port, first verify the original port is turned on in the overlay. If the port is turned on and still does not function, contact Outland for support. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
(2) to their center positions by turning the knob such that the indicator faces straight up. 10.6. Do not move Horizontal Control joystick, stick gain or Depth Thumbwheel. 10.7. Press the Thruster enable button (3). LEDs should stop flashing indicating calibration is completed. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
11.5. Position the vehicle in a clean magnetic environment and press the Calibrate Compass 11.6. The compass rose will stop displaying the compass output and will display the confidence scaled. The Calibrate Compass Button will also show the confidence. Confidence Value Compass Reading 57.3 114.6 171.9 229.2 ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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11.8. Perform Gyro Calibration 11.8.1. Set ROV in normal orientation (position 1) and keep stationary for 2-3 seconds. 11.9. Perform Magnetometer Calibration 11.9.1. Rotate ROV in Roll plane 180° and back. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
12.2. Navigate to the DVL Options Menu and verify the DVL Rotation Offset is set to 180 Degrees. 12.3. If it is set to anything other than 180 Degrees type in 180 and then hit set rotation Offset. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024...
Table 1: BTL-350 Connector D (MC-BH-8-F) Spare Line Signal Function Setting Power +24V Port 1+ RS-485+ Spare Line 1 Port 1-/CPG RS-485- Port 1 MC-BH/IL-8-F Port2+ RS-485+ Spare Line 1 Port2- RS-485- Port 2 ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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14.2.3.3. Setting Static IP address on Windows 14.2.3.3.1. Open the start menu (or Windows button) and type Control Panel. Press enter to open. 14.2.3.3.2. If in Category View click View network status and tasks ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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14.2.3.3.3. If in Icon view click Network and Sharing Center 14.2.3.3.4. Click Change Adapter Settings ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
Error! Reference source not found. section. 15.7. If the lights are working with the Manipulator disconnected, then there is a potential problem with the Manipulator and should be returned to Outland for repair. ROV-1500 Manual 11/27/2024 Document Number:46-0042 RevB2...
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