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ROV : A R G U S - A B Y S S

Website	www.argus-rs.no
Depth Rating	up to 2500 meters / 8200 ft.
Payload	100 kg
Weight	800 kg / 1760 lbs
Length	2420 mm / 95 inches
Width	1430 mm / 56 inches
Height	780 mm / 30 inches

• Propulsion system:
6 x 2 HP, 4 horizontal, 2 vertical.

• Maximum speed:
Forward Thrust 50 kg
Backward Thrust 50 kg
Vertical Thrust 40 kg
Lateral Thrust 25 kg

• Heading control:
Automatic / manual fluxgate, gyro

• Depth control:
Automatic / manual

• Altitude control:
Automatic 0 to 18 meters above bottom level (option)

• Control system:
Computerized

• Control console:
Pilot control panel with multifunctional joystick in 19 inch stand alone panel, allowing vehicle operations at a distance from the control console. 5 video monitors rack mounted in 19 inch chassis, PAL or NTSC. Video overlay unit with keyboard in 19 inch rack computer with SVGA 19 in (option). Video recorder , switcher or printer (option).

• Power source:
Input 220 / 440 V 3 phase, 10 - 20 kVA depending on configuration

• Power distribution unit:
Enclosure contains current meters for vehicle power, voltage meters for input power and all switching controls. Contains 3 phase 50/60 Hz transformers, depending on custom configuration. Input system 220 VAC (440 VAC option).

• Cable:
The umbilical cable is slightly negative buoyant kevlar braided cable containing 3 power conductors, optical fibers and twisted pairs. Cable diameter 22 mm or optionally custom specified.

• Camera(s):
Up to 10 cameras.

• Lights:
2 x 250 W dimmable, 2 x HID gas lights, optional 4 extras.

• Pan / tilt:
1 ROS PT 10 (option)

• Sonar:
Mesotech 675 kHz scanning sonar or custom (option)

• Manipulators:
2 - 6 function manipulators, optionally custom specified.

A B Y S S C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

-Advantages :

• Stable oceanographic platform for science and investigation down to 2000 meters.
• Extreme maneuverability with full stabilization and high precision.
• High degree of versatility, a number of tools and accessories may be mounted on the vehicle in order to perform a variety of actions and various missions.
• Optional positioning of thrusters in order to minimize turbulence in the observation and work field in front of cameras and samplers.
• Optional power pack or tool sledge capable of using standard tooling adapted to a number of operations.
• High quality video through fiber optics or twisted pair in umbilical cable.

-Standard system units :

• Submersible
• Power units
• Operator control board
• Display units
• Umbilical cable
• Umbilical winch

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