Outland Technology ROV 500 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
OUTLAND ROV 500
Outland Technology, Inc.
38190 Commercial Court, Slidell, LA 70458
985-847-1104
[email protected]om
www.outlandtech.com

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Contents
Outland ROV 500..............................................................................................................................................3
Control Console.................................................................................................................................................4
Hand Controller.................................................................................................................................................5
ROV Cable and Reel.........................................................................................................................................5
Using the Outland ROV.....................................................................................................................................6
1. Setup Control Console............................................................................................................................6
2. Setup ROV..............................................................................................................................................7
3. Prepare for Mission.................................................................................................................................7
4. Controls..................................................................................................................................................8
5. Perform Preflight Check..........................................................................................................................9
6. Flight.....................................................................................................................................................11

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Outland ROV 500
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, and CP probe.
1. Flotation Block
2. Front Lights (x2)
3. Manipulator
4. Front Camera (+-45° tilting)
5. ROV Frame
6. Thruster (Port Fwd/Rev)
7. Thruster (Port Vertical)
8. Thruster (Port Vertical)
9. Thruster (Port Fwd/Rev)
10. Cable “Kellems” grip attachment point
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Control Console
The ROV Control console (CON-500) connects the operator to the vehicle and displays ROV video and data.
1. Control Console (CON-500)
2. Sun Shield
3. Monitor
4. DVR
5. Power Switch
6. USB keyboard connection
7. Hand Controller Connection
8. Auxiliary Controller Connection
9. GFI Trip Indication
10. GFI Test Switch
11. ROV Hand Controller
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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
•Connect Hand Controller (1) and USB keyboard (not shown)
•Connect ground lug to earth ground (2)
•Connect ROV Data cable to console (3)
•Connect Sonar and/or CP connections to DB9 or USB port as
needed (4)
•Connect ROV Power Cable to console (5)
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
•Connect input power to power source
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2. Setup ROV
•Connect cable grip to ROV using spring link (1)
•Connect cable connectors to bottle and secure locking sleeve (2)
-Ensure all wiring is secured from accidental movement with
zip ties
-Only finger tighten locking sleeves.
Keep hands, 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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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 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.
Test Manipulator Open, Close.

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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
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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 a manually-adjustable-constant throttle setting. Activate Trim using the Trim Enable Button for the appropriate
Trim axis needed. Settings can be 0% to +-%100. Trim can be applied to Vertical or Horizontal functions. Normal stick
operations work in conjunction with Trim (add or subtract Trim command by operating the appropriate Stick, Horizontal
or Vertical).
Stick Gain
Stick gain adjusts the stick control output for horizontal functions from 25% to100% of total control.
Depth
Altitude