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R7

Compact Observation Class ROV, 300m depth rated

The R7 is a compact and man-portable observation class ROV, depth rated 300 meters. Highly manoeuvrable, the R7 is a perfect balance of power, performance and portability. The R7 is fast, modular and easy to deploy, and can be configured according to your needs. For exemple, it can be equipped with a five-function manipulator arm and a navigation and/or imaging sonar.

Exail
Saint Germain en Laye, FR

Description

The R7 is a 300m depth rated underwater vehicle, equipped with:

  • 4 horizontal vectored thrusters & 3 vertical thrusters
  • Full HD Colour zoom Inspection TV camera with Tilt unit
  • 2 fixed LED lights
  • Flasher & Pinger
  • Pressure sensor
  • Electronic compass
  • Auto heading / auto depth
  • Inertial Motion Unit (IMU)
  • Manual winch with 350m umbilical cable
  • Control Command Unit
  • Power Supply Unit
  • Basic kit of tools for maintenance
  • Maintenance and user's manual

OPTIONS

  • Set of spare parts for R7 ROV system
  • Full HD Colour Navigation TV camera
  • Set of two additional LED lights
  • Rear full HD Colour Navigation TV camera with LED
  • Micron DST obstacle avoidance sonar from TRITECH
  • M750D OCULUS imaging sonar
  • Side scan sonar
  • USBL system from Blueprint Subsea
  • Five function electric manipulator arm
  • DVL for R7 Vehicle with Advanced Navigation functions
  • Shock and splash proof cases for storage and transportation

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  • Questions about technical specifications and usage
  • Questions about suitability for your project or application

Specifications

Vehicle

Type

Observation

Type of power

Electric

Length [m]

0.87

Width [m]

0.577

Height [m]

0.424

Weight in air [kg]

32

Min. AC input voltage [V]

220

Max. AC input voltage [V]

230

Input power [W]

3000

Environmental

Max. depth rating [m]

300

Min. operating temperature [°C]

0

Max. operating temperature [°C]

40

Umbilical cable

Standard length [m]

350

Max. length [m]

350

Diameter [mm]

10.8

Controls and indicators

Type of monitor

High Brightness touch screen, 15.6 inch

Audio overlay

Y

Video overlay

Y

Scanning sonar option

Y

Optional manipulators

Y

Speed and thrust

Max. forward [kts]

3

Number of forward trusters

4

Type of forward trusters

DC brushless

Number of vertical trusters

3

Type of vertical trusters

DC brushless

Thrust forward [kg]

26

Thrust backward [kg]

26

Thrust lateral [kg]

16

Thrust vertical [kg]

24

Lights and cameras

Number of lights

4

Type of Lights

LED

Number of cameras

2

Type of cameras

Full HD, 1080P, 4x optical zoom

Camera resolution [TV lines]

1080

Camera sensitivity [Lx]

0.5

Max. camera tilt angle [deg]

120

Operation

Buoyancy

Positive

Automatic depth control

Y

Automatic heading control

Y

Auto pilot

Y

Dynamic Positioning

Y

Tether

Standard length [m]

350

Max. length [m]

350

Diameter [m]

10.8

General

Year of initial development

2021

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