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VEHICLE

ADJUSTING BUOYANCY

1.

Loosen the back bolt on the skid using
the 3/32 Allen wrench and 11/32 open
end wrench.

2.

Tilt the bracket up.

3.

Add the extra weights for salt water
operation.

4.

Move the bracket back in line with skid.
Insert bolt and tighten. Repeat for
second side. These additional weights
can be removed for fresh water
buoyancy.

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Summary of Contents for ENDURA Series

Page 1: ...ogy Corporation All rights reserved May 2016 Trademarks used in this guide Aquabotix and Endura are trademarks of Aquabotix Technology Corporation Other names mentioned in this guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ...

Page 2: ...e Box 8 How to Charge the Vehicle 9 Before Using the Endura 10 Setting Up the Endura 12 Adjusting Buoyancy 13 CHAPTER 2 Software Applications 14 App for iPad 17 App for PC MAC 19 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance 20 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting 21 FAQs 24 Warranty 25 Appendix A SubConn Connector ...

Page 3: ...lly assembled Do not assemble with wet hands Do not attempt to open the vehicle at any time unless instructed by Aquabotix Endura is powered by a rechargeable Lithium battery pack Do not attempt to replace these at any time unless instructed by Aquabotix Contact Aquabotix if the vehicle isn t charging properly Only Aquabotix and our Authorized Service Centers are authorized to replace the battery ...

Page 4: ...ep Endura clear of all underwater objects Do not expose Endura to high temperatures above 35 Celsius 95 Fahrenheit avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight Do not leave the carrying case in direct sunlight Use Endura only in the recommended operating water temperature range of 0 Celsius 32 Fahrenheit to 35 Celsius 95 Fahrenheit Dropping Endura or subjecting it to force may damage the vehicle or...

Page 5: ...rwater remotely operated vehicle ROV that can record live video and capture photos in HD Using our innovative iPad or laptop applications you fly the Endura through the water viewing the live video feed as if you were under the water yourself ...

Page 6: ...6 VEHICLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Endura Technical Specifications Visit the Aquabotix website to download vehicle specifications http www aquabotix com professional rovs endura html ...

Page 7: ... is water resistant but special care should be taken to keep it safely out of the water Charging the Topside Box 1 The topside box needs to be charged fully before the every use 2 Connect the charger to the wall outlet first 3 Connect the charger to the topside box 4 A red light indicates that the box is charging A green light indicates that the topside box is fully charged A full charge takes app...

Page 8: ...he Sub Conn connector on the vehicle A red light on the charger indicates the vehicle is charging A green light indicates the vehicle is fully charged A full charge takes approximately 8 hours 4 When finished charging disconnect the charger and reinsert the pigtail Whenever the vehicle is disconnected from the charger or its tether the pigtail should be inserted to protect the connector Please not...

Page 9: ...a for the first time Aquabotix recommends driving the vehicle in a controlled environment such as a pool or small tank for at least 3 hours This will give the operator the experience and confidence necessary for more challenging conditions and mission specific activities This time should also be used to ensure that the vehicle is working properly before arriving to the mission site Please note The...

Page 10: ... at the end of this manual Grease the connector according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 Press the connector together with the tether until it is fully seated Wipe the excess grease from the connector 3 Hook up the strain relief that is on the tether to the tail of the vehicle 4 Locate the magnet sensor Apply the magnet key to the sensor location until the camera wiggles to power the vehicle...

Page 11: ...rn the topside box power on using the middle switch 7 The Endura is now fully powered on and ready for connection to a laptop or iPad Please note the LED lights on the front of the vehicle will fade on off until a connection is made to the software These lights are very bright and caution should be taken to not look directly at the lights ...

Page 12: ...the 3 32 Allen wrench and 11 32 open end wrench 2 Tilt the bracket up 3 Add the extra weights for salt water operation 4 Move the bracket back in line with skid Insert bolt and tighten Repeat for second side These additional weights can be removed for fresh water buoyancy ...

Page 13: ...ease note The iPad application is only compatible with the base vehicle configurations for Endura It is compatible with some additional options including grabber arm and environmental sensors but it is not compatible with other options including sonar These options are compatible with the PC Application Aquabotix no longer supports the HydroView Pro App all our ROVs should be driven using the Aqua...

Page 14: ...e and search for Aquabotix ROV App 2 Click install application 3 Sign in using your existing apple ID or create a new apple ID 4 The application will start installing 5 When you are ready to drive the vehicle turn on the topside box The vehicle s lights will turn on then shut off Then they will continuously blink until you open the application 6 Click your settings icon 7 From here click Wi Fi and...

Page 15: ...k details are setup correctly for connectivity To check the settings 1 Go to the settings menu Wi Fi 2 Select the HydroView wireless signal and tap on the blue arrow to open the network details 3 Turn Auto Join to On and Auto Login to Off Please Read Before Using Your HydroView Please contact customer service with any questions or concerns 508 676 1000 or info aquabotix com Important Before operat...

Page 16: ...hoto or video tab at the bottom of the application screen You can toggle between your photos and videos using the buttons appropriately labeled at the bottom of the app Click the green arrow to download an image or the red x to delete an image How do I get my photos and videos off the iPad Photos and videos saved to the iPad can then be saved to a computer by using iPhoto for a Mac or by plugging ...

Page 17: ... When ready to drive the vehicle turn on the topside box The vehicle s lights will turn on then shut off Then they will continuously blink until you open the application On the PC open your wireless networks and choose Endura s network which will end with the last 3 digits of the vehicle s serial number 6 Open the application by double clicking the Aquabotix icon in the folder you saved it to A sp...

Page 18: ... the cable to the network connector outlet located on the laptop 3 Turn on computer 4 Turn on the Endura topside box A red LED light will indicate that it is powered on 5 Double click the Aquabotix icon on your laptop this will open the application 6 You are now ready to drive your Endura Please note You will not be able to connect to the internet and the vehicle at the same time when unit is conn...

Page 19: ...ve 508 676 1000 for assistance Vehicle 11 Propellers 1 Before and after water use Check the left right and back propellers for any debris caught 0M KLIYPZ PZ WYLZLU YU VɈ LOPJSL ILMVYL JSLHUPUN 3 Carefully clean out making sure not to damage propellers After Water Care 1 Make sure the HydroView is turned OFF 2 Completely submerge the vehicle in fresh water 3 Remove from fresh water and stand on si...

Page 20: ...ct or service please contact me at ceo aquabotix com or by calling 508 676 1000 Thank you President and CEO Durval Tavares Registration To register your Endura please visit http www aquabotix com product registration html For technical assistance or to report a problem please contact Aquabotix directly at 508 676 1000 or support aquabotix com ...

Page 21: ... us at support aquabotix com How do I get my Endura out of the water Grab the watertight connector cable and pull the vehicle up This cable is strong and won t detach from the vehicle Please note this does not apply to fiber cable configurations Caution must be used when pulling on the fiber cable Where do my photos and videos get stored after I record them All photos and videos are stored onboard...

Page 22: ...e some scratches present acrylic polish can remove them If your lens is cracked we have replacement lenses for purchase When storing your lens remember to use a cloth or some form of cover to avoid scratching Does the camera tilt Tilt camera is available as an option in all of our pro series ROVs The tilt is controlled remotely through the application Is training required The Endura is user friend...

Page 23: ... positioning GPS does not function underwater We do offer USBL positioning as an option How do I connect the game controller to my computer The dongle for the controller must be inserted into your computer s USB slot The game controller will need to be configured for your computer This can be completed in your control panel under hardware and sound devices and printers Are there shipping restricti...

Page 24: ...se or misuse damage caused by vehicle depths greater than vehicle rating damage caused to other vehicles ships people etc due to accidental or purposeful driving damage caused to topside box and battery charger from submerging in water damage to iPad iPhone Android device or computer cable damage from normal use or cutting improper maintenance incorrect assembly damage due to incorrect or faulty p...

Page 25: ...ngular loads Do not over tighten the bulkhead nuts SubConn connectors should not be exposed to extended periods of heat or direct sunlight If a connector becomes very dry it should be soaked in fresh water before use Handling Untagged cable and pigtail colour coding 2 25 pin connectors excluding 3 pin connectors 1 Black 7 White Black 13 Red White 2 White 8 Red Black 14 Green White 3 Red 9 Green Bl...

Page 26: ...e of all sockets should be completely covered and a thin transparent layer of grease left visible on the face of the connector After greasing fully mate the male and female connector in order to secure optimal distribution of grease on pins and in sockets To confirm that grease has been sufficiently applied de mate and check for grease on every male pin Then re mate the connector Greasing and mati...

Page 27: ...er of grease left visible on the face of the connector After greasing fully mate the male and female connector and remove any excess grease from the connector joint Greasing and mating under water wet mate Scan to access SubConn greasing and cleaning instruction videos Cleaning General cleaning and removal of any accumulated sand or mud on a connector should be performed using spray based contact ...

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