Description

The compact Steelhead is easily deployed and recovered from small vessels and docks – no need for hoists or cranes. A standard definition NTSC/PAL camera, optimized for lowlight conditions provides the ROV operator with quality video. “Out of the box” features include an integrated controller and LCD monitor module with auto depth, auto heading, a digital video recorder and much more.

Features

Intuitive controller
Broadcast-quality colour, zoom camera
Variable speed & directional ROV control
Integrated controller with LCD monitor
Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
Manual & automatic camera focus control
Depth-rated to 300 m (1000 ft)
Auto depth, auto heading functions
Four (4) powerful thrusters
Leak detection warning system
Tether-launchable

Specifications

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS & ATTRIBUTES

Depth Rating: 300 m (1,000 ft)
Size (L x W x H): 502 mm x 384 mm x 373 mm (19.8” x 15.1” x 14.7”)
Diagonal: 515 mm ( 20.3”)
Weight in air: ~ 21 Kg (47 lbs) (standard vehicle trimmed for fresh water)
Construction: Anodized aluminum, stainless steel, syntactic foam and marine-grade polymers

THRUSTERS

Configuration: Two (2) horizontal and two (2) vertical/lateral thrusters. Built-in short-circuit protection on each channel
Speed: 1.75 knots (dependent on environment and configuration)

FORWARD CAMERA AND LIGHTS

Format: NTSC or PAL (full broadcast-quality)
Focus: Manual and Automatic
Zoom: 3x optical, up to 32x total zoom
Tilt Range: +/- 90 degree rotation
Lights: Two (2) x 1,500 lumens (3,000 lumens) dimmable high-intensity LED
Lasers: Optional parallel green lasers on 150 mm (6") baseline for scale reference

AUXILIARY CAMERA AND LIGHTS

Type: Colour or Black & White, low light
Format: NTSC or PAL
Focus: Fixed
Lights: Two (2) X 1,500 lumens (3,000 lumens total) on/off control

TETHER

Length: 165 m (540 ft) standard starting length; 335 m (1,100 ft) standard long length; on manual reel. Other lengths available upon request
Diameter: 10 mm / 0.4" (nominal)
Breaking strength: 700 kg f, Kevlar reinforced
Weight in water: Neutrally buoyant in fresh water

SENSORS

Pressure / Depth
Compass heading
Pitch and roll
Dedicated leak and temperature sensors in both the electronics and camera canisters

CONTROL SYSTEM

Pelican Case mounted controller
Built-in 15” LCD monitor
Digital video recorder included
Video overlay: depth, heading, auto-depth, auto-heading, pitch/roll, tether turns counter, date & time

SEAMOR STEELHEAD