

vLBV
​Small capable vectored ROV
The Teledyne vLBV represents an evolution in small, capable, vectored MiniROV systems. Four powerful 100mm horizontal thrusters, arranged in a vectored format, offer nearly equal horizontal thrust in all 360-degrees of flight. The horizontal thrusters can be manually adjusted to bias thrust in the forward direction for extreme pulling power.

Description
The Teledyne vLBV represents an evolution in small, capable, vectored MiniROV systems. Four powerful 100 mm (4 in) horizontal thrusters, arranged in a vectored format, offer nearly equal horizontal thrust in all 360-degrees of flight. The horizontal thrusters can be manually adjusted to bias thrust in the forward direction for extreme pulling power. This works well in applications such as long internal pipe penetrations and high forward currents. High resolution cameras and sensors combined with SeaBotix’ industry-leading low drag tether make the vLBV the standard in offshore capability and portability. Also available with SmartFlightTM automated navigation.
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Specifications
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Vehicle
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Type
Observation
Length [m]
0.62
Width [m]
0.39
Height [m]
0.3
Weight in air [kg]
17.5
Max. payload [kg]
6
Input power [W]
3000
Type of power
Electric
Power of vehicle system [W]
3000
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Environmental
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Max. depth rating [m]
950
Min. operating temperature [°C]
0
Max. operating temperature [°C]
40
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Sensors
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Pitch and roll
Y
Pitch and roll resolution [deg]
0.1
Pitch and roll uncertainty [deg]
1
Heading resolution [deg]
1
Heading uncertainty [deg]
1
Depth uncertainty [%]
0.5
Pressure resolution [%]
0.1
Interfaces and protocols for sensors
Ethernet; RS232; RS485
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Controls and indicators
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Type of monitor
LCD
Audio overlay
Y
Video overlay
Y
Scanning sonar option
Y
Standard manipulators
Y
Optional manipulators
Y
Tooling capabilities
Y
Number of available tooling ports
14
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Speed and thrust
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Max. forward [kts]
3
Number of forward trusters
4
Type of forward trusters
Vectored 100mm
Number of vertical trusters
2
Type of vertical trusters
Vectored 100mm
Number of lateral trusters
4
Type of lateral trusters
Vectored 100mm
Thrust forward [kg]
24
Thrust backward [kg]
24
Thrust lateral [kg]
15
Thrust vertical [kg]
8.5
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Lights and cameras
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Number of lights
4
Type of Lights
LED 1080 lumen each
Number of cameras
4
Camera resolution [TV lines]
650
Camera sensitivity [Lx]
0.1
Camera Booms
Side, rear and HD
Max. camera tilt angle [deg]
180
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Operation
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Buoyancy
Neutral
Automatic depth control
Y
Automatic heading control
Y
Auto pilot
N
Dynamic Positioning
N
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Tether
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Type of Tether
Neutrally buoyant
Standard length [m]
750
Max. length [m]
2400
Diameter [m]
0.009
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General
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Year of initial development
2010
Year of last update
2019
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