Outland Technology ROV 3000 User manual

Quick Start Guide
OUTLAND ROV 3000
Outland Technology, Inc.
Address: 38190 Commercial Court, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.outlandtech.com

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Contents
Contents............................................................................................................................................................2
Outland ROV 3000............................................................................................................................................3
Control Console.................................................................................................................................................4
Control Bottle.....................................................................................................................................................5
Power Supply....................................................................................................................................................6
Hand Controller.................................................................................................................................................7
ROV Cable and Reel.........................................................................................................................................7
Using the Outland ROV.....................................................................................................................................8
1. Setup ROV System.................................................................................................................................8
2. Screen Overlay and Recorder.................................................................................................................9
Overlay Setup..................................................................................................................................................................9
DVR Setup .....................................................................................................................................................................12
3. Controls and Flight Options...................................................................................................................14
Summary .......................................................................................................................................................................14
Joystick Controls............................................................................................................................................................14
Depth and Auto Pitch Control.......................................................................................................................................15
Auto Heading Controls..................................................................................................................................................17
Camera Control.............................................................................................................................................................17
Light Control..................................................................................................................................................................18
Manipulator Control .....................................................................................................................................................18
Perform Preflight Check...............................................................................................................................19
Closing Statement...........................................................................................................................................20

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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. Options such as Sonar, VDSL, CP probe, etc.
1. Flotation Cell
2. Front Lights (x2)
3. Manipulator (Optional)
4. Front Camera (360° Rotating
with scaling lasers)
5. ROV Frame
6. Thruster (Port Fwd/Rev CCW)
7. Multibeam Sonar (Optional)
8. USBL (Optional)
9. Scanning Sonar (Optional)
10. Thruster (Port Lateral CCW)
11. DVL (Optional)
12. Control Bottle
13. Rear Camera
14. Power Bottle
15. Thruster (Starboard Fwd/Rev CW)
16. Thruster (Starboard Lateral CW)
17. Thruster Quick Release (x6)
18. Thruster (Front Vertical CW)
19. Thruster (Rear Vertical CCW)
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Control Console
The ROV Control console (CON-1500) connects the operator to the vehicle and displays ROV video and data.
1. Sun Shield
2. Monitor
3. DVR
4. Power Switch
5. USB keyboard connections
6. Hand Controller Connection
7. Auxiliary Controller Connection
8. Tether Connection
9. Power Supply Connection
10.GFI Trip Indication Light
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Control Bottle
This section will explain, in short, 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. All the letters that are called out on the picture in this
section are engraved onto the control bottle.
Plug identification list:
A. Sonar/IP (8 Pin)
B. Manipulator and Lights (4 Pin)
C. Camera (8 Pin)
D. CP Probe (8 Pin)
E. Pressure and Temp Sensor (No Pins)
F. Spare #1 (Varies)
G. Link between power bottle and control bottle (4 Pin)
H. ROV cable (8 Pin)
I. Spare #2 (Varies)
J. DVL (8 Pin)
Note: Since the manipulator and the lights plug into the same port on the control bottle there will be a whip that plugs
into the manipulator and splits off to the lights.
Note: See manual for connector grease instructions.
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.
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Power Supply
The ROV Power Supply (PS-3500) supplies the necessary power to the ROV and the Console.
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1. High Voltage
Indication Light
2. GFI Test Switch
3. LCD Screen
4. Cooling Fans
5. Console Power Supply Plug
6. Tether Power Supply Plug
7. 120V/220V AC Power Input
8. Ground Lug
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Important Note: Both lids must be removed, as seen in images during operation.

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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-3407 Cable
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There will not be a locking
sleeve on this end. Also, If reel
is included this side on the
tether will be fixed.
This side plugs into the ROV, will
be the non-fixed side of the reel,
and will have locking sleeves.
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Using the Outland ROV
1. Setup ROV System
❖Connect Hand Controller. (1)
❖Connect ground lug to earth
ground. (2)
❖Connect tether data cable to
console. (3)
❖Connect tether power cable to
power supply. (4)
❖Connect power supply cable to
console. (5)
❖Connect tether cables to ROV.
(6)
❖Connect power supply power
cable to >4000W power source
(i.e. generator). (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
>4000W Generator
(Or plug in).
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2. Screen Overlay and Recorder
Before starting this section make sure you have everything plugged in and ready to go
from section Setup ROV System. Next power on the entire system from the power switch
on the console. When you power on the console you should here the ROV sing a tune.
Wait for the overlay to completely load.
Overlay Setup
This section will explain step by step how to get the overlay setup and configure the ROV to fly properly.
Step 1: Hit swap on the DVR control panel until the camera with the overlay present shows on the monitor (See image
directly below).
Step 2: Plug a mouse into the USB port labeled overlay on the console (see pictures below).
Overlay Control

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Step 3: Move the mouse to the TOP LEFT of the screen and a 3 line icon will appear. Click on it.
Step 4: Set Date and Time
Step 5: Set Sensor Options
There are a few calibration setups in here that are explained in the manual. Most are fairly self-explanatory.
Change between units here.
Move Mouse HERE.
This appears when icon is
clicked.
Click Here
Set date and time and
setting for date and
time here. Click Update
Time Once done.
Click Here