vLBV300

Description

Powerful variable vector thruster configuration

Vectored thruster configuration provides amazing control in all horizontal directions, therefore the use offshore in demanding conditions. The vLBV300 has impressive bollard thrust with 18.1-22.5 kg f (40-50 pd f) forward. Thruster vector angle is variable from equal horizontal to forward optimized. Dual vertical thrusters offer greater vertical control and roll stabilization.

Optimized mechanical design

The vLBV300 has undergone extensive mechanical design to optimize stability, capability, flexibility and serviceability. No other small ROV has had such attention to every detail as the vLBV300. Our in house ex-America’s Cup physicist has carefully examined pressure zones, moment arms, center of gravity, meta center and more to produce an exceptional small ROV.

Flexible stable platform

Out of the box the vLBV300 is a stable platform. To capitalize on the stability the vLBV300 is able to accept a wide range of cameras, sensors, tools and more. Such as four video channels including HD, 4 high speed data channels and three high speed Ethernet channels.

Ultra low drag, strong tether

The vLBV300 uses the low drag, all copper tether that SeaBotix is known for. At 8.9mm (0.35in) nominal diameter and 100 kg f (220 pd f) working load the tether has minimal impact on the performance. The tether can be attached to the rear or top of the vLBV300 depending on conditions.

Intuitive control system

SeaBotix MiniROV controls have been regarded as the most intuitive of all small ROVs. The vLBV300 is no different with the user friendly operator control unit and integrated control console.

Specifications

Product Specifications

vLBV
Depth Rating	300 Meters Seawater (MSW) – 1,000 Feet Seawater (FSW)
Length	625 mm – 24.6 in
Width	390 mm – 15.4 in
Height	390 mm – 15.4 in
Diagonal	551 mm – 21.7 in
Weight in Air	18.1 kg – 39.9 lbs
Protection	Polyethylene bumper frame
Thrusters
Thruster configuration	Six (6) Brushless DC thrusters – Four (4) vectored, two (2) vertical. Each thruster is identical and isolated
Bollard Thrust (forward)	18.1-22.5 kg f – 40-50 pd f (variable)
Bollard Thrust (vertical)	9 kg f – 19.8 pd f
Bollard Thrust (lateral)	7.3-15.2 kg f – 16.2-33.5 pd f (variable)
Cameras & Lighting
Camera Tilt	180 degrees
Diagonal Angle of View	65 degrees in water
Camera – Primary	Resolution, Horizontal: 650 TV lines – Light sensitivity: 0.1 Lux @ f2.0
Focus	Manual focus control via hand controller.
Video Format	NTSC or PAL
Lighting	2 x 1,080 Lumen LED arrays. Variable intensity via operator control unit. Tracking forward camera.
Control System
Configuration	Hand controller, monitor and surface power supply built into protective case
Data Channels	4 x RS232/845 (115kb), 3 x 100base/t Ethernet
Monitor	38 cm – 15 in color LCD
Sensors	Heading, depth, temperature, pitch, roll
Auto Functions	Depth, heading, trim, roll compensation
Hand Controller
Length	210 mm – 8.3 in
Width	160 mm – 6.3 in
Height	75 mm – 3 in
Weight	650 grams – 1.4 lbs
Joystick	Single – forward, reverse, rotate left, rotate right, roll left, roll right
Joystick Steps	32
Vertical Thruster	Proportional control knob
Additional Controls	Membrane keypad – thruster gain control, trim, auto depth, auto heading, camera tilt, camera focus, camera switch, light On/Off, light intensity, accessories, video overlay position, power On/Off, programming keypad
Safety	I.P. 64 – splash proof
Surface Power Supply
Length	718 mm – 28.25 in
Width	784 mm – 30.875 in
Height	590 mm – 23.25 in
Weight	31.1 kg – 68.6 lbs
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
Power Requirement	3,500 Watts maximum
Safety	Isolated input power, circuit breaker, line insulation monitor, leak detector. Meets and exceeds “Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Electricity in Water”
Water Proofing	I.P. 64 – Splash proof
Integrated Control Console
Length	452 mm – 17.8 in
Width	328 mm – 12.9 in
Height	173 mm – 6.8 in
Weight	20 kg – 44 lbs
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
Power Requirement	3,000 Watts maximum
Safety	Isolated input power, circuit breaker, line insulation monitor, leak detector. Meets and exceeds “Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Electricity in Water”
Water Proofing	I.P. 64 – Splash proof
Tether
Diameter	8.9 mm – 0.35 in nominal
Length	250 meters – 820 feet
Working Strength	100 kg f – 220 pd f
Breaking Strength	700 kg f – 1,540 pd f
Strength Member	Kevlar
Buoyancy	Neutral in fresh water – slightly positive in Seawater
Conductors	Twisted pair with shield (power), twisted pair (video), twisted pair (Ethernet)
Reel construction	Heavy duty marine grade materials (stainless steel, Starboard PE)
Reel Capacity	250 meters – 820 feet
On-Screen Information Display
Information Displayed	Thruster gain settings, light level, Trim On/Off, heading, depth, turns counter, camera angle, water temperature, time, date, user text
User Text	Up to 28 characters
Positioning	Bottom, top or off
Menus	Quick menu, setup, calibrate, diagnostics, options
Spares, Tools and Manuals
Spares Contents	Fastener kit, seal kit, propeller, gel lube, Kluber grease, fuse
Tool Contents	1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5 mm hex ball drivers, #1, #2 Phillips screw drivers, 10 mm socket driver, small straight blade screwdriver, 19 mm open end, vacuum pump
Spare Thruster	Brushless DC thruster assembly
Manuals	Operators manual, service and repair CD-ROM

System Content

vLBV

vLBV vehicle depth rated to 300 MSW – 1,000 FSW
Six (6) Brushless DC thrusters (4 vectored, 2 vertical)
Auto heading, depth and trim
Video overlay
Temperature sensor

Integrated Control System

Protective case fitted with monitor, surface power supply and operator control unit
38 cm (15 in) Color LCD monitor fitted in lid of case – waterproof
vLBV operator control unit – removable from lower tray of integrated console
Sunshade for direct sunlight operation

Tether

250 meters – 820 feet of tether
8.9 mm – 0.35 in diameter
All Copper
100 kg f – 220 ft/lb working load
700 kg f – 1,540 ft/lb breaking strain
Connectors and strain relief

Cameras & Lighting

600 line exView color camera – 0.001 lux
2 x 1080 Lumen LED arrays tracking color camera
180 degree rotating camera chassis
65 degree diagonal angle of view

Transit Cases

Transit case for vLBV with custom closed cell foam, retractable handle and wheels
Transit case for tether on reel, spares with custom closed cell foam, retractable handle and wheels
Integrated console

vLBV300 - Seascape Subsea BV

Finally a small capable vectored ROV

Description

Powerful variable vector thruster configuration

Optimized mechanical design

Flexible stable platform

Ultra low drag, strong tether

Intuitive control system

Specifications

Product Specifications

Depth Rating

300 Meters Seawater (MSW) – 1,000 Feet Seawater (FSW)

Length

625 mm – 24.6 in

Width

390 mm – 15.4 in

Height

390 mm – 15.4 in

Diagonal

551 mm – 21.7 in

Weight in Air

18.1 kg – 39.9 lbs

Protection

Polyethylene bumper frame

Thruster configuration

Six (6) Brushless DC thrusters – Four (4) vectored, two (2) vertical. Each thruster is identical and isolated

Bollard Thrust (forward)

18.1-22.5 kg f – 40-50 pd f (variable)

Bollard Thrust (vertical)

9 kg f – 19.8 pd f

Bollard Thrust (lateral)

7.3-15.2 kg f – 16.2-33.5 pd f (variable)

Camera Tilt

180 degrees

Diagonal Angle of View

65 degrees in water

Camera – Primary

Resolution, Horizontal: 650 TV lines – Light sensitivity: 0.1 Lux @ f2.0

Focus

Manual focus control via hand controller.

Video Format

NTSC or PAL

Lighting

2 x 1,080 Lumen LED arrays. Variable intensity via operator control unit. Tracking forward camera.

Configuration

Hand controller, monitor and surface power supply built into protective case

Data Channels

4 x RS232/845 (115kb), 3 x 100base/t Ethernet

Monitor

38 cm – 15 in color LCD

Sensors

Heading, depth, temperature, pitch, roll

Auto Functions

Depth, heading, trim, roll compensation

Length

210 mm – 8.3 in

Width

160 mm – 6.3 in

Height

75 mm – 3 in

Weight

650 grams – 1.4 lbs

Joystick

Single – forward, reverse, rotate left, rotate right, roll left, roll right

Joystick Steps

32

Vertical Thruster

Proportional control knob

Additional Controls

Membrane keypad – thruster gain control, trim, auto depth, auto heading, camera tilt, camera focus, camera switch, light On/Off, light intensity, accessories, video overlay position, power On/Off, programming keypad

Safety

I.P. 64 – splash proof

Length

718 mm – 28.25 in

Width

784 mm – 30.875 in

Height

590 mm – 23.25 in

Weight

2 x 1,080 Lumen LED arrays. Variable intensity via operator control unit.
Tracking forward camera.

vLBV vehicle depth rated to 300 MSW – 1,000 FSW
Six (6) Brushless DC thrusters (4 vectored, 2 vertical)
Auto heading, depth and trim
Video overlay
Temperature sensor

Protective case fitted with monitor, surface power supply and operator control unit
38 cm (15 in) Color LCD monitor fitted in lid of case – waterproof
vLBV operator control unit – removable from lower tray of integrated console
Sunshade for direct sunlight operation

250 meters – 820 feet of tether
8.9 mm – 0.35 in diameter
All Copper
100 kg f – 220 ft/lb working load
700 kg f – 1,540 ft/lb breaking strain
Connectors and strain relief

600 line exView color camera – 0.001 lux
2 x 1080 Lumen LED arrays tracking color camera
180 degree rotating camera chassis
65 degree diagonal angle of view

Transit case for vLBV with custom closed cell foam, retractable handle and wheels
Transit case for tether on reel, spares with custom closed cell foam, retractable handle and wheels
Integrated console

Spare thruster assembly
Fasteners, seal kit, props, misc. spares

Vacuum pump
Operators manual
CDROM

Two year limited warranty
24 hour technical support