Outland Technology ROV 1000 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
OUTLAND ROV 1000, 2000 & 2500
Outland Technology, Inc.
38190 Commercial Court, Slidell, LA 70458
985-847-1104
[e-mail]
www.outlandtech.com
Document Number: 46-0003
January 2019

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Contents
Outland ROV 1000, 2000, and 2500.......................................................................................... 4
Control Console and Power Supply............................................................................................ 5
Hand Controller.......................................................................................................................... 6
ROV Cable and Reel.................................................................................................................. 6
Using the Outland ROV.............................................................................................................. 7
1. Setup Control Console and Power Supply....................................................................... 7
2. Setup ROV...................................................................................................................... 8
3. Prepare for Mission ......................................................................................................... 8
4. Controls........................................................................................................................... 9
5. Perform Preflight Check .................................................................................................10
6. Flight..............................................................................................................................11

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Outland ROV 1000, 2000, and 2500
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. Options such as Sonar, VDSL, CP probe, and 2 function
manipulators are also available.
1. Flotation Block
2. Front Lights (x2)
3. Manipulator (optional)
4. Sonar and/or USBL (optional)
5. Front Camera (360° rotating)
6. Multibeam Sonar (optional)
7. ROV Frame
8. Navigation Bottle
9. Thruster (Port Lateral)
10. VDSL Bottle (optional)
11. Thruster (Port Fwd/Rev)
12. Altimeter (optional)
13. Thruster (Vertical)
14. ROV Control Bottle
15. ROV Power & Data Connection
16. Rear lights
17. Rear camera
18. Thruster (Starboard Lateral
install only on 2500)
19. Cable “Kellems” grip attachment
point
20. Thruster (Starboard Fwd/Rev)
ROV 2500 shown above. Vehicle size and appearance will differ for 1000 and 2000 models.
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Control Console and Power Supply
The ROV Control console (CON-1050) connects the operator to the vehicle and displays ROV
video and data.
1. Control Console (CON-1050)
2. Sun Shield
3. Monitor
4. DVR
5. Power Switch
6. USB keyboard connection
7. Hand Controller Connection
8. Auxiliary Controller Connection
9. Power Supply (PS-1050/1080)
10. GFI Trip Indication
11. GFI Test Switch
12. ROV Hand Controller
PS-1080 show above. ROV-1000 units use PS-1050 which is housed in a slightly smaller 2U case.
Monitor in stowed position
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Hand Controller
1. COMM Good LED
2. Thruster Enable Button
3. Depth Thumbwheel
4. Depth Trim Enable
5. Depth Trim Knob
6. Auto Depth/Altitude Enable Button
7. Auto Depth Mode Switch
8. Auto Heading Enable Button
9. Auto Heading mode Switch
10. Horizontal Trim Enable Button
11. Lateral Trim Knob
12. Forward/Reverse Trim Knob
13. Stick Gain Knob
14. Horizontal Control Joystick
15. Camera Control
16. Camera Select Switch
17. Light intensity control
18. Manipulator Control
ROV Cable and Reel
1. Cable Case (shown with optional reel)
2. C-3400 Cable
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Using the Outland ROV
1. Setup Control Console and Power Supply
•Setup control console and power supply. Remove
monitor by loosening thumbscrews (1) and pull out
and fold up.
•Connect Hand Controller (2) and USB
keyboard (not shown)
•Connect ground lug to earth ground (3)
•Connect grey console connection cable
from the power supply to the control
console (4)
•Connect ROV Data cable to console (5)
•Connect Sonar and/or CP connections
to DB9 or USB port as needed (6)
•Connect ROV Power Cable to Power
Supply (7)
Ensure power switch is off prior to
connecting to power source.
Warning: Once power supply is
connected to input power source
AC voltage is present on the
console connection cable (4)
•Connect input power to power source (8)
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2. Setup ROV
•Feed cable through pipe (1) to bottle (3)
•Connect cable grip to ROV using spring link (2)
•Connect cable connectors to bottle and secure
locking sleeve (3)
-Ensure all wiring is secured from
accidental movement with zip ties
-Only finger tighten locking sleeves.
Keep hand, feet and objects clear of propellers when power is
applied to vehicle.
3. Prepare for Mission
Setup recorder as desired to capture mission.
Apply power to the
console. Power indicator
will illuminate.
COMM GOOD Indicator
will illuminate indicating
Hand Controller is
communicating with the
ROV.
Verify Video and overlay
is displayed on monitor.
Select desired views.
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4. Controls
The Hand Controller always defaults to manual operation. The joystick controls the ROV’s
forward, backward and lateral movements. The depth thumbwheel controls the depth. Adjust the
front camera position using the camera control switch.
Joystick Depth Thumbwheel
Camera Control
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UP
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5. Perform Preflight Check
Press Thruster Enable Button
Indicator will blink then remain illuminated indicating thrusters are powered.
If indicator blinks and goes out, this indicates an issue. Refer to manual and
troubleshooting guide for details.
Keep hand, feet and objects clear of propellers when power is
applied to vehicle.
Do not run thruster in air at high speed or for extended periods of time. The bearings
require water for proper operation.
Press Camera Select to cycle through available cameras. Verify video is
displayed on monitor.
CW
CCW
OPEN
(ENGAGE CUTTER)
CLOSE
(DISENGAGE CUTTER)
Press Light Bright
Button to turn on ROV
lights.
Press the Light Dim
Button to turn off ROV
lights.
Move Control joystick in
each direction and verify
associated thruster
activates.
DOWN
UP
Move Depth
Thumbwheel up and
down to verify thruster
activates.
Test forward camera
rotate function. Test pan
if optional pan and tilt
camera installed.
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LEFT
DOWN
UP
Test Manipulator Open, Close
and Rotate.

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6. Flight
When ready for mission, enable thrusters. Below is a list of available flight modes. In any mode,
manual controls are active.
Flight Modes
Manual
Manual mode passes the pilot inputs directly to the thrusters. All Outland ROV’s default to
manual mode.
Auto Depth Mode
Auto Depth mode holds the vehicle at the set depth. Activate
using the Auto Depth Enable Button and Altitude/Depth toggle
switch to Depth mode. Moving the depth thumbwheel up or
down will increment the depth set point.
Auto Altitude Mode
Auto Altitude mode holds the vehicle at the set altitude.
Activate using the Auto Depth Enable Button and
Altitude/Depth toggle switch to Altitude mode. Moving the
depth thumbwheel up or down will increment the altitude set
point. Optional altimeter is required for Altitude hold.
Auto Heading Mode
Heading hold maintains the heading when enabled. Activate using the Auto Heading Enable
Button. The joystick can be used to adjust the heading to desired heading and release joystick.
The vehicle will maintain the new heading. Auto heading can use either Compass or Gyroscope
sensors. It is recommended to use compass unless flying near magnetic materials
Trim
Trim is available in each direction.
Stick Gain
Stick gain adjusts the stick control output from 25% to100% of total control.
Depth
Altitude