SeaBotix LBV150, Руководство пользователя

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DOCS-001 Manual, SeaBotix Inc. Users, 150 – 200 Series - Rev B – 27 Jan 10 -
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3.5.2
Watching Monitor
Once you are comfortable with the behavior of the LBV, turn towards the monitor.
Without looking at the LBV practice the same skills. If you have difficulty, more practice
while watching the LBV may be helpful.
Here are skills to practice:
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Forward, reverse, lateral, rotate, dive and surface
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Gain control of thrusters
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Trim
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Heading
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Depth
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Camera rotate
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Auto functions
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Overlay position
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Turns counter
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Tether management
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Operating options fitted
3.6 Controlling the LBV
Hold the operator control unit in a manner that is comfortable to you. The most
common way is with the left hand supporting the left side of the controller with your
thumb on the vertical thruster knob. Use your right hand to hold the right side with your
fore finger and thumb holding the top of the joystick.
Consider these points:
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Move the joystick with a smooth motion.
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Do not over steer.
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Adjust the thruster gain to suit conditions; lower gain settings give you
more control of the LBV.
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Use the camera angle; tilt down when diving and tilt up when surfacing.
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Relax.
3.7 Thruster Gain Control
The thrusters fitted to the LBV are very powerful. They enable operation in strong
currents, deep depths and with plenty of tether in the water. Due to the power of the
thrusters, the LBV is fitted with a variable gain control. There are two separate settings