DOCS-001 Manual, SeaBotix Inc. Users, 150 – 200 Series - Rev B – 27 Jan 10 -
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Powerful thrusters
Enables the LBV to operate in up to a 1.5 knot
current and pull long lengths of tether.
Small diameter tether
Reduces drag allowing the LBV to operate in a
stronger current and with longer lengths in the water.
Variable thruster gain
Allows the user to adjust thruster output from 10% to
100% of maximum power. This feature works well
when inspecting up close and needing fine control.
Lateral thruster
Enables lateral movement of the LBV for inspection.
Trim
Like cruise control on an automobile. Use this for
maintaining position.
Auto depth
The LBV maintains desired depth without constant
input from the user.
Auto heading
The LBV maintains desired heading without constant
input from the user.
Video Overlay
Quick and easy display of valuable information.
Keeps track of heading, depth, gain control, time,
date, temperature and more.
Turns counter
Keeps track of how many turns in the tether to avoid
entanglement.
270 Degree field of vision
Allows the operator to view straight up or straight
down movement on the Video Overlay.
Rotating light
Illuminates where the camera is looking.
User text
Used to keep track of information for review at a later
date.
3.5
Practice
Before using the LBV in a work environment, it is recommended that you practice in still
clear water. A swimming pool is an ideal location for practice. The protected
environment allows you to focus on the training rather than keeping the LBV out of
trouble.
3.5.1
Watching
LBV
Initially operate the LBV in the swimming pool where you can see it respond to your
commands. Spending time practicing in this manner will help you to intuitively know
how the LBV responds when you cannot see it. For example: You will have a better
idea of how fast the LBV is moving related to the position of the joystick at a certain gain
setting. This intuitive skill will aid you in keeping track of the LBV.
