2/10/2017
BlueROV2 Operating Manual
1/5
BlueROV2 Operating
Manual
Operating Manual Intro
The information on this page is for operating the BlueROV2. In order to operate the BlueROV2, it must be assembled and the software must be set up. If you have not assembled your
BlueROV2, please see our Assembly Manual (/brov2/assembly/). If you have not completed the software setup, please see our Software Setup (/brov2/software-setup/) page.
Safety
When working with electricity, especially in water, always practice caution. Always ensure that connections are secure and watertight. Keep your body away from spinning motors
and propellers.
Batteries
We recommend using LiPo batteries for the
BlueROV2. If you do not have any experience with LiPo batteries, our Battery Selection Guide (/battery/) has good introductory information on
LiPo batteries.
LiPo Safety
Our Battery Selection Guide (/battery/#lipo-safety) has several links to detailed LiPo safety information. The highlights are as follows:
Charge LiPo batteries in a ᵠre proof bag
Let LiPo batteries cool oᶰ for at least 15 minutes after use before charging
Never leave a LiPo battery unattended when charging
Install a smoke detector in the area where you charge your LiPo batteries
How to Charge Your Battery
To ensure that your LiPo batteries last as long as possible, it is important to not discharge the battery below 3.2 volts per cell or 12.8 volts if you are using a 4S battery.
A nominal 14.8 volt (a 4s pack) LiPo battery is fully charged when it reaches 16.8 volts (4.2 volts per cell). If you charge a 4S battery beyond 16.8 volts, the battery may become damaged or
catch ᵠre. To safely charge a LiPo battery, you should charge with a LiPo-compatible charger. A LiPo-compatible charger will prevent over-charging; it will also balance the cells. A good
rule of thumb is to charge your LiPo battery at less than or equal to “1C” or 1 time its capacity. So, if you are using the 10,000mAh battery, you would want to charge at or less than 10
amps.
Swapping Batteries
To exchange batteries in the
BlueROV2 use the following procedure:
1. Move the
BlueROV2
to a dry area.
2. Remove the vent plug from the vent penetrator. Place the vent plug in a safe place
3. Remove the 4-hole end cap from the battery enclosure
4. Disconnect battery and remove it from the battery enclosure.
5. Connect new battery and place it in the battery enclosure.
6. Install 4-hole end cap onto battery enclosure.
7. Check the O-rings on the vent plug, then install it into the vent penetrator.
Getting Ready for Your First Dive
Before putting the BlueROV2 in the water, there are a few things that you need to do.
Your ᵠrst dive should be in a body of water that is shallow, still, and clear. We recommend a pool or a test tank. Testing in a more controlled environment will provide a good opportunity
to check that the ROV is ballasted correctly. It will also allow you to conᵠrm that your controller is set up correctly and your ROV is behaving how you expect it to.
Connecting Your Batteries
To get ready for your ᵠrst dive, you need to start by connecting a charged battery using the same process as shown in the Swapping Batteries section.
Setting up Your Topside Control
To set up your topside control follow the instructions on the Software Setup (/brov2/software-setup/) page.
BlueLink, LLC / 619-204-1060
(Authorized Distributor)
