Rover-X User Manual Version 1.0
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Mechanical
Material
Polyoxymethylene (Delrin)
Dimensions
21.41 cm L x 6.35 cm D (8.43
” L x 2.5” D)
Mass (Alkaline)
1055g Out of Water
378g In Water
O-rings
568-138 90D DURO BUNA (Top, White Section)
568-137 90D DURO BUNA (Bottom, Black Section)
Seal Lubrication
Molykote 111
Electronics
Digital Controller
Xeos Rover-X
GPS Receiver
uBlox MAX-8C0
Iridium Hardware
9603 Modem
Electrical
Battery Complement
18 AA batteries (lithium or alkaline)
Voltage Input
9
–
32V
Nominal Voltage
13.5V
Battery Capacity
3.0 Amp Hours (alkaline)
5.8 Amp Hours (lithium)
Idle
1.2 mW
GPS Acq., 30s Avg.
150 mW
Iridium Tx, 30s Avg.
1.35 W
Iridium Tx, Peak
1.5 A
Bluetooth Connected
3.6 mA
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40
° C
to +60
° C (-40° F to 140° F)
Storage Temperature
-40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F)
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
