Description
- BlueROV2 Underwater Vehicle Kit w/150m Tether & 4 Lights
- Features an affordable high-performance underwater ROV
- Designed for both entry-level and advanced ROV users
- Provides an unprecedented level of performance, flexibility, and expandability
- Features live HD camera and lighting
- Open source control software and user interface software
The BlueROV2 Underwater Vehicle Kit w/150m Tether & 4 Lights is an affordable high-performance underwater ROV.
With six- and eight-thruster configurations, a number of available accessories, and open-source software, it has an unprecedented level of performance, flexibility, and expandability.
The BlueROV2 comes partially assembled and requires 6-12 hours of user assembly to complete. During the assembly process, you learn how all of the components of the system work and fit together and it leaves you with the knowledge needed to make upgrades and improvements in the future!
Live HD Camera and Lighting
At the front of the ROV is a high definition (1080p, 30fps) wide-angle low-light camera optimized for use on the ROV. It’s mounted to a tilt mechanism so that the pilot can control the camera tilt to look up or down, even when the ROV is level.
Vectored Thruster Configuration and the Heavy Configuration
The ROV uses the patented T200 Thrusters in a vectored configuration, providing a high thrust-to-weight ratio and the ability to move precisely in any direction. The ROV comes with six thrusters but is expandable to eight thrusters with the Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit, providing full six-degree-of-freedom control and feedback stability.
Depth Rating
The BlueROV2 is rated to a depth of 100 meters (330 ft). That rating is limited by a number of factors, including the crush depth of the 4” acrylic watertight enclosure tube, with some safety factor.
Modular Frame Design and Expandability
Designed like a working-class or research class ROV, the BlueROV2 has an open frame that carries the electronics and battery enclosures, thrusters, buoyancy foam, and ballast weights. This simple design is robust and expandable, making it easy to attach accessories such as an ROV gripper or scanning sonar.
Open Source Control Software and User Interface Software
The BlueROV2 is controlled by a drone flight controller running the open-source ArduSub subsea vehicle control firmware. As part of the ArduPilot project, it brings to the ROV a vast number of features, capabilities, and an extensive user community.
Specifications
Performance
- Maximum Rated Depth: 100 m
- Maximum Tested Depth (so far): 130 m
- Temperature Range: 0-30 °C
- Maximum Forward Speed: 1.5 m/s
- Thrusters: Blue Robotics T200
- ESC: Blue Robotics Basic 30A ESC
- Forward Bollard Thrust (45°): 9 kgf
- Vertical Bollard Thrust: 7 kgf
- Lateral Bollard Thrust (45°): 9 kgf
Battery
- Battery Life (Normal Use): ~2 hours w/ 18AH Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (Light Use): ~4 hours w/ 18AH Lithium-ion Battery
Lights
- Brightness: 1500 lumens each with dimming control
- Light Beam Angle: 135 degrees, with adjustable tilt
Tether
- Diameter: 7.6 mm
- Length: 150 m
- Working Strength: 45 kgf
- Breaking Strength: 160 kgf
- Strength Member: Kevlar with the water block
- Buoyancy in Freshwater: Neutral
- Buoyancy in Saltwater: Slightly Positive
- Conductors: 4 twisted pairs, 26 AWG
Sensors
- Gyroscope: 3-DOF Gyroscope (on the PixHawk)
- Accelerometer: 3-DOF Accelerometer (on the PixHawk)
- Compass: 3-DOF Magnetometer (on the PixHawk)
- Internal pressure: Internal barometer (on the PixHawk)
- Pressure/Depth and Temperature Sensor (external): Blue Robotics Bar30
- Current and Voltage Sensing: Blue Robotics Power Sense Module
Camera Tilt
- Tilt Range: +/- 90-degree camera tilt (180 total range)
- Tilt Servo: Hitec HS-5055MG
Camera
- Field of View (Underwater): 110 degrees (horizontal)
- Light Sensitivity: 0.01 lux
- Resolution: 1080p
Control System
- Tether Interface Board: Fathom-X Tether Interface Board
- Control Board: Pixhawk 1
- Control Software: ArduSub
Physical
- Net Buoyancy (with Ballast): 0.2 kg
- Net Buoyancy (without Ballast): 1.4 kg
What’s Included
Frame
- 1 x BlueROV2 Frame
- 7 x 8-18 thread, 5/8 inch long, thread-forming screw
- 7 x Ballast Weight (200g, 7 oz)
Electronics Enclosure
- 1 x BlueROV2 Enclosure
Battery Enclosure
- 1 x Enclosure Clamp (3” Series) Set (black anodized aluminum w/ rubber strips)
- 1 x Cast Acrylic Tube – 8.75″, 222 mm (3″ Series)
- 1 x Aluminum End Cap (3” Series)
- 1 x Aluminum End Cap with 4 Holes (3” Series) w/ 2 Cable Penetrator Blanks and 1 Enclosure Vent and Plug installed (anodized aluminum 6061)
- 2 x O-Ring Flange (3” Series)
- 1 x XT90 to 3.5 mm bullet connector adapter
- 4 x M4x14 socket head cap screw (316 stainless steel)
- 4 x M3x12 socket head cap screws (316 stainless steel)
Thrusters
- 3 x T200 Thrusters w/ Clockwise Propeller installed
- 3 x T200 Thrusters w/ Counter-Clockwise Propeller installed
- 6 x Cable Penetrator Nut
- 6 x 013 O-ring
- 16 x M3x16 socket head cap screw (316 stainless steel)
- 8 x M3x12 socket head cap screw (316 stainless steel)
- 30 x 5 1/2” zip ties (nylon)
Fairings
- 4 x BlueROV2 Fairings (blue polycarbonate)
- 4 x Subsea Buoyancy Foam (R-3318 urethane foam)
- 16 x #4 size, 3/4” long pan head self-tapping screw (316 stainless steel)
Tether
- 1 x Fathom ROV Tether R2 (ROV-ready) (150 m)
- 1 x Tether Cable Thimble with 5Heavy Duty Zip Ties
Tools
- 1 x Silicone Grease – 10g Tube
- 1 x O-Ring Pick
- 1 x 2.5 mm hex driver
- 1 x #1 Phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x Penetrator Wrench
- 1 x Hex Key Set
- 1 x MicroSD to SD Adapter
- 1 x Hand Operated Vacuum Pump with fittings for testing 2 enclosures
Lights
- 1-2 x Lumen Subsea Light (Pre-Connected Sets) (New R2 Version) (Optional)
SOS Leak Sensor
- 1 x SOS Leak Sensor (installed)
Fathom-X Tether Interface
- 1 x Fathom-X Tether Interface (FXTI)
- 1 x 3 ft (1 m) USB-A to USB-B cable
Desiccant
- 1 x Moisture Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant
Spares
- 2 x Cable Penetrator Blank
- 2 x 013 O-ring
- 2 x Cable Penetrator Nut (1x Used for Battery Cable in Battery Enclosure / 1x Used with Cable Penetrator Blank if you aren’t using Lumens)
Dimensions
Size
- 457 x 338 x 254 mm / 18 x 13.3 x 10 inch (L x W x H)
- Cable Penetrator Holes: 14 x 10 mm
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