VFTech GNOM Super PRO, Operator'S Manual

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1. DESCRIPTION
1. Polypropylene frame
2. Main hull section
3. Horizontal thrusters
4. Laterial thrusters
5. Vertical thrusters
6. Flotation blok
7. Sector sonar
8. MicroNAV
9. Lights
10. Manipulator
11. Camera
The system consists of the GNOM underwater vehicle, reel with cable and power supply unit.
Underwater module is protected by polypropylene frame , two waterproof metal casings (hulls)

,
terminated by transparent windows for video cameras (front and rear).
Power modules, control electronics, compass and pressure sensor are mounted inside casings.
The underwater module is powered by five thrusters, fixed to the frame: two horizontal

, the two lateral

,
and one vertical

.
On the frame can be installed LED light

(the number of LEDs can be varied), the manipulator ⑩ , a circular
sector-Sonar

.
To ensure buoyancy near neutral buoyancy a float is attached on the frame
 .
The underwater unit is connected to the control unit with cable which ensure supply of underwater unit ( 180
V), the information from the sensors and video signal from video camera.
The tether is on reel with the slip rings what ensure that you can wind /unwind the cable during operation.
The cable is reinforced with Kevlar fiber to increase the mechanical strength.
The power supply/control module is stored in another waterproof case and consists of a power module and
control electronics. In the case there is also integrated 15 "monitor. On display you can see video pictures of
the underwater module.
On demand it is possible to supplement the system with a video grabber to record a video that you can watch
on the monitor and analyze afterward.