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PIVOT ROV

PIVOT ROV

Providing users with stability, power, speed and control in a portable package.

Equipped with six powerful thrusters powered by lithium batteries, the PIVOT strikes the perfect balance between size and power.

Deep Trekker
Kitchener, CA

Description

The PIVOT offers exceptional efficiency for conducting high-quality visual inspections. It consists of six thrusters powered by lithum-ion batteries. 

The ROV comes integrated with a sensor pack, LED floodlights and a HD camera. The camera platform utilizes a rotating field, providing flexible imaging options. It also provides versatility and manipulation capabilities for a wide range of operations. 

Its lateral movement capabilities, along with the BRIDGE integrated handheld controller enables effortless navigation.

Enhanced 4k Camera

The high quality camera lens has the ability to rotate up to 220 degrees, and allows users to complete missions efficiently. 

Portability

Weighing just under 37 lbs, the PIVOT is highly portable. The battery is certified for both passenger and cargo planes, enabling convenient transportation.

PIVOT Packages

PIVOT Smart 

It includes a 100m tether on a reel, SD card and one battery for immediate operation. The Smart package is ideal for conducting basic visual inspections in high currents while remaining cost-effective. 

PIVOT Expert 

The Expert package offers the same compoenents included in the Smart Package and additional flexibility with a 97-degree tilting tool platform, allowing integration with variety of add-on tools. It includes a 150m tether on a reel and a spare battery set for extended mission operation. 

PIVOT NAV

The NAV package is designed for advanced underwater navigation with USBL and DVL sensors to track the ROV and plan missions effectively. It comes with a service kit, 300m tether and an extended 2-year warranty. 

All PIVOT packages include a heavy-duty tether reel, pelican case and comprehensive sensors to provide unparalled solution for your inspection needs. 

Common PIVOT Add-ons:

- Imaging sonar systems: For assistance in navigation and identification in turbid waters.

- Environmental Sensors: Water quality sondes and dissolved oxygen sensors to measure key water quality parameters. 

The PIVOT is designed with robust materials and paired with magnetically coupled thrusters to ensure durability and enhanced capabilities in the harshest of conditions. 

Specifications

Vehicle

Type

Observation

Type of power

Electric

Length [m]

0.576

Width [m]

0.36

Height [m]

0.31

Weight in air [kg]

16.8

Environmental

Max. depth rating [m]

305

Min. operating temperature [Ā°C]

-10

Max. operating temperature [Ā°C]

50

Sensors

Pitch and roll

Y

Controls and indicators

Type of monitor

Handheld 7" super bright display screen integrated into controller. Video Out to view on larger monitor.

Video overlay

Y

Scanning sonar option

Y

Optional manipulators

Y

Audio overlay

N

Speed and thrust

Max. forward [kts]

2

Max. up [kts]

1

Max. down [kts]

1

Number of vertical trusters

6

Type of vertical trusters

Electric DC, Magnetic Coupler Seals. Same 4 Thrusters used for forward, vertical, and lateral movement with patented pitching system.

Number of forward trusters

6

Type of forward trusters

Magnetically Coupled

Number of lateral trusters

6

Type of lateral trusters

Electric DC, Magnetic Coupler Seals. Same 4 Thrusters used for forward, vertical, and lateral movement with patented pitching system.

Lights and cameras

Type of Lights

High Efficiency LED, Fully Dimmable, 1000 Lumens

Type of cameras

1080p HD camera

Camera Booms

Auxiliary camera

Max. camera tilt angle [deg]

220

Number of lights

5

Number of cameras

1

Operation

Automatic depth control

Y

Automatic heading control

Y

Buoyancy

Neutral

Auto pilot

N

Tether

Standard length [m]

50

Max. length [m]

300

General

Year of last update

2023

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