|
Simplified control system for ROV
Saab Seaeye has launched what it claims is an innovative concept in electric work ROVs: the Seaeye Jaguar. Its launch marks the introduction of an entirely new generation of electric underwater vehicles with technological innovations set to maintain the company's lead in the electric ROV market. The Seaeye Jaguar has the highest payload and thrust in its class, with a simplified control system that makes it easy to pilot. At under half the weight of its hydraulic ROV equivalent, with a smaller footprint, and needing fewer operators, the Seaeye Jaguar can bring significant savings in operating costs. With a power to weight ratio that is by far the best in its class, the Jaguar will bring the precise control associated with Seaeye's ROV technology to an ever wider range of heavy duty work tasks. Operators will also welcome the faster training of new pilots and conversion of experienced pilots that is now possible with the new simplified control system. Its built-in intelligence, with fewer and more intuitive controls, has lightened the burden on the pilot by making it easier to manage the ROV. Pilots will also find fault diagnostics easier. A system of self-diagnostics and simple presentation, clearly displays the fault and the necessary remedial action to the pilot. Saab Seaeye's reputation for ROV innovation and reliability will be further enhanced by a new dual redundant high-frequency/high voltage power distribution system. This allows the ROV to continue to operate on reduced power if one of the dual power systems fails. It also reduces the diameter and weight of the umbilical, and significantly cuts the size and weight of the onboard transformer.
Speed of ascent and descent of the 3000 metre rated Seaeye Jaguar is also faster. This follows new developments in thruster technology that has doubled the thrust power of previous systems. |
