THE FUTURE OF UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGYOcean Modules pioneered the six degrees of freedom concept for inspection class remotely-operated underwater vehicles and has been the market leader for innovation, quality, reliability and customer support ever since.

The automatic 360° control system and patented SPOT.ON survey management software make the Ocean Modules ROV systems the tool of choice for navies, coast guards, hydrographic institutions, border protection agencies, water police departments, crash site investigators, marine biologists, marine archeologists, research institutions, universities, fisheries, survey companies, fish farmers and companies in the oil, gas and wind power industries on every continent.

The brand new and totally reengineered M500 Intervention and L3000 Offshore ranges take these well-established concepts several steps into the future, adding redundancy, robustness and diagnosis based on engineering talent recruited from the figher jet, medical device and banking system industries.

The technology has been put to use all over the globe, from conquering both the North Pole and the South Pole through research expeditions, to protecting the borders of Finland, Australia and China to supporting existing and emerging energy markets in Norway and Russia.

Underwater activity planning, exploration, intervention, documentation and reporting has never been easier, faster, cheaper or safer.

The Future of Underwater TechnologyThe next-generation Ocean Modules ROV platform represents a quantum leap forward for the underwater industry. Adding virtually limitless expansion, massively modular peripheral integration, redundancy, monitoring and Gigabit Ethernet high-speed data communication to the concepts of modularity, auto-heading, auto-depth and the V8 360° control system that made the V8 ROV concept a success has resulted in truly remarkable third-generation ROV technology.

The control system can be reconfigured through software updates from the surface during operation to provide different functionality based on operating requirements. With support for up to ten thrusters it is even possible to mount additional thrusters for extra boost.

The hardware and software pilot environment has been designed to allow an entirely configurable interface. Users can save different pilot control layouts, for example swapping the joystick controls for left-handed use. The interface is so general that the entire system can be controlled from a PC or even remotely over the Internet.

New functions for extremely accurate station-holding, constant altitude off the floor or predefined geographic movement patterns can be easily implemented since data from every sensor is instantly available on the internal bus.

The Future Starts NowOperating Modes

All movement is relative the horizon, ideal for following surfaces such as the sea floor regardless of vehicle orientation.

In the second standard mode all movement is relative to the body of the vehicle, ideal for tracking moving objects.

Reverse Mode adjusts the control system so that the ROV can be used normally in the opposite direction, meaning that tools and cameras mounted at both ends of the vehicle can be operated with the same ease.

A New Perspective for a New ROV Platform

Ocean Modules has recruited an entirely new development department consisting of handpicked individuals with many years experience from the medical device and banking system industries.

Circuit board design and optimization has been undertaken by a partner company whose portfolio includes design of electronics boards for modern fighter jets.

360° Freedom

The center of gravity is aligned with the middle of the vehicle.

Artificial stability allows movement in any direction at any angle.

Forces due to tether drag, swell and current are automatically compensated and corrected.

Designed from the Surface DownMoving forward, each class of ROV produced by Ocean Modules will be able to draw on the strengths last implemented in the previous cycle, while maintaining backward compatibility. This means every ROV based on the new platform can easily be upgraded to a new type of piloting interface, new hardware for high-definition overlay handling or new software for precise station-keeping.

Based on a well-tested industrial grade realtime OS, new features include process monitoring, watchdog timers, priority control, synchronization between tasks and multiprocessor support. Each function is run in a separate process allowing the ROV to continue operating correctly even if a process for peripheral equipment has stopped working.

Diagnostics, including temperature, voltage and water ingress, are supplied by each individual circuit board as well as every thruster and I/O port. Electronic fuses trip in less than 100 microseconds and can be reset from the pilot interface.

All IO/UART interfaces are controlled by a dedicated FPGA, offloading IO activity from the processors. Of course the new design follows the strictest guidelines for industrial-grade electronics, including all requirements for CE marking.

The number of required spares and turn-around-time for replacement is kept down by using stackable and identical option electronics boards. Each board runs the same firmware, which means a new version only needs to be programmed once. Its specific function is decided by its place in the backplane, so no additional configuration is required once the software has been uploaded to the ROV.

With up to 24 ports available in a standard vehicle for Ethernet, HD video, analog video, RS232, RS485, analog and digital inputs and outputs, illumination and motor control, the third-generation ROV platform comes well-equipped out of the box.

Expect the Ocean Modules lead in reliability, scaleability, safety, operator support and expandability to increase!

Expandable, Affordable and ReliableThe V8 L3000 Offshore is the first vehicle to be based on the brand-new Ocean Modules third-generation ROV platform. It is equipped with the same V8 360° control system software of its predecessors but adds more power, virtually unlimited expansion, remote software updates, a 3000 meter depth rating and Gigabit Ethernet high-speed data communication, among hundreds of other new features and abilities.

As an integrated solution provider, Ocean Modules can take full responsibility for specification, custom design, sensor and tool integration, production, documentation, delivery, training, service and maintenance required for virtually any type of operation to depths of 3000 meters.

Taking into account the increased productivity that shorter downtime and simplified operation leads to the V8 L3000 Offshore is the obvious choice making any job more cost-effective.

V8 L3000 OffshoreReliable Survey Platform

Different survey operators in Norway have used the first generation V8 L3000 Offshore for work in the North Sea over a period of three years.

The design has been altered and perfected in response to user feedback to provide the best possible survey platform.

Special care has been taken to fine-trim serviceability, interface capabilities, power and speed.

The new V8 L3000 Offshore is an extremely cost-effective system for any underwater job beyond 1000 meters.

Offshore Research Platform

The Sven Lovén Centre for Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg has a V8 L3000 Offshore with many never before seen innovations for sampling, documentation, video mosaic, photography, bathymetric survey and tool use.

Unlimited Sensors and ToolsEvery part of the V8 L3000 Offshore ROV, from the control system and data interfaces to the physical connectors, junction boxes and buoyancy foam, has been designed to provide maximum potential for expansion.

The intelligent skid system which can be equipped with a wide range of manipulators also support revolving compartments, custom nozzles and sample trays so that specialized research tasks can be set up in minutes.

A new control and diagnostics software, Ocean Modules ROV Analyzer, provides instant access to diagnostics such as temperature, voltage, current and leak detection on each individual circuit board as well as feedback from each individual thruster. Electronic fuses can be reset and software updates can be applied at any time during operation.

Virtual serial ports makes it simple to route data between subsystems and sensors on the ROV and processing software on the surface.

Paired with the patented SPOT.ON software which starts recording of all sensors with the touch of a button, data collection, review, analysis and reporting has never been faster or easier.

Complete and integrated containerized solutions are available, please contact Ocean Modules for more information.

Third Generation

The third-generation V8 M500 presented in 2013 adds all the features first introduced in the revolutionary V8 L3000, now in a nimble and powerful package.

Unlimited 360° FreedomThe V8 M500 Intervention is the original six degrees of freedom ROV and still, seven years later, the only ROV with a control system that allows unlimited pitch and roll through a full 360 degrees with maintained platform stability.

The capability to rotate 360 degrees in any dimension without losing stability has proved tremendously advantageous for sonar and video inspections as it allows the profile of sea floor, ship hull or subsea structure to be followed regardless of angle.

DiversityThe small size and significant power of the V8 M500 make it ideal for use in a wide range of tasks.

The V8 ROV system has been used for such diverse application as measuring the thickness of the Antarctic ice, ship hull inspections, IED removal, performing extremely long inspections in the tunnels for cooling water in nuclear power plants, penetrating ship wrecks, underwater equipment repair and accurate pipe documentation.

V8 M500 Intervention

The six degrees of freedom capability has been demonstrated to be a winning concept for advanced military, law enforcement and civilian applications.

Researchers on a polar expedition prepare to launch a V8 Sii ROV through the Antarctic ice.

Offshore Western Australia

Intervention Engineering inspects an offshore platform using one of their four V8 ROVs. The unique control system allows operation in currents, rough sea and other difficult conditions where competing vehicles would not stand a chance.

Unlimited ModularityThe V8 M500 ROV provides perfect stability at any attitude, making it possible to mount sensors at various angles for different types of research without reconfiguration.

The pictured vehicle is equipped with dual HD cameras, a wide-angle camera, five LED lights, manipulator, altimeter, obstacle avoidance sonar, multi-beam sonar, acoustic Doppler current profiler, USBL and sensors for temperature, salinity, light, pH, O2, chlorophyll and flouride.

Of course the skid can be disconnected for an even lighter, faster and nimbler vehicle.

Backward CompatibilityAlthough the third generation intervention class ROV, the V8 M500, is fiber-optic only in order to utilize modern communication technology such as high-speed Ethernet and high-definition digital video, there are many reasons a customer may still wish to use a copper-based umbilical tether cable. Examples include budget, in-field retermination capabilities, equipment compatibility or standardization on existing specifications.

For this reason, the second generation intervention class vehicle that revolutionized the market for small ROV systems, the V8 Sii, will be available for purchase for many years to come. Of course, almost all interfaces for peripheral equipment are the same on all ROV systems from Ocean Modules, regardless of generation or size, making any system purchase a safe and scaleable investment.

Powerful and Cost-effectiveThe third generation V4 is a perfect compromise between size and power. It is small enough to operate in confined spaces where standard-sized inspection class vehicles will not fit, but still powerful enough to operate quickly in environments that preclude the use of micro ROVs. The weight to thrust ratio is impressive regardless if the V4 is compared to inspection class ROVs or micro ROVs.

The V4 shares many components with its larger siblings making it the perfect back-up vehicle, a cost-effective alternative ensuring that whatever unexpected situations a job may present, there is always a solution on hand. The V4 borrows not only the thrusters but also the inertial measurement unit and control system from the revolutionary V8 M500 which provides amazingly stable operation.

V4 S300 Observation

Full Size Thrusters

The V4 uses the same thrusters that have powered the V8 ROV for years.

Development has been driven by the advanced requirements of the revolutionary V8 360° control system.

These thrusters provide thrust and speed never before available on vehicles of this size.

Environmentally Aware

Quiet and safe, the Ocean Modules Thruster 110 is ideal for use on reefs, in close proximity to acoustically triggered devices or around marine life that may be easily disturbed.

In Hot WaterThe V4 can be delivered with in a special configuration based on heat-resistant components, dubbed HOTROV.

As a world first, this allows the V4 to be used for inspections inside active hot water accumulator tanks.

The V4 can also be delivered in a certified drinking water safe configuration for use in any type of water reservoir.

ROVPackThe small size and weight of the V4 in combination with the carrying concept ROVPack makes it easy and safe to access tight and hard-to-reach areas.

Such areas, for example water towers and reservoirs have previously been restricted to micro-ROVs.

With these innovations it is now possible to use a full-power vehicle, equipped with the entire range of sensors, cleaning equipment and tools available for the standard V8 M500.

A full system can easily be transported and operated by two people.

Fast and Small

Norwegian ship inspection and repair company KAJ Dykkertjeneste AS use their V4 for jobs where the V8 M500 is too heavy or large. It is powered off the same tether, pilot control and surface unit.

OPEN FRAME DESIGN

The third generation V4 S300 ROV utilizes the same open frame design as the V8 L3000 and M500.

This means plenty of space to mount cameras, sonars, manipulators, positioning beacons and other tools in an extremely compact design.

Standard interfaces for many types of equipment and peripherals are included with each V4 S300 ROV.

MOBILE AND FLEXIBLE

The combination of small size, light weight, ease of set-up, ease of use, ease of maintenance and SPOT.ON makes the V4 the ultimate mobile survey system.

SPOT.ON 3

AIRThe Swedish Police use SPOT.ON to visualize sequences of events for trial presentation.

SEAMany transport and survey companies use SPOT.ON to document progress above and below the surface.

LANDSPOT.ON is ideal for any geo-referenced data. It is used by the Swedish Road Authority to automatically flag problem areas for repair.

Survey Management Made SimpleSPOT.ON is a patented survey management software which allows operators to supervise, manage and collect synchronized geographic position, video, sonar and serial data in virtually any type of survey environment. Although SPOT.ON was originally designed for underwater use, it is ideal for recording any type of georeferenced data.

Collected data is connected to a track overlay on a drawing, map or chart. Any part of the recorded data is instantly viewable and playable by simply clicking the track. Points of interest are automatically presented in an automated report.

Of course, the full survey, including all video and other collected data, can be shared and played back in the freely available SPOT.ON Viewer.

Due to a flexible and rapid development process custom modules can be deployed quickly. Simple licensing terms allows installation on multiple computers and transfer of the license between them without manual activation or an Internet connection.

SPOT.ON ReferencesSPOT.ON is used all over the world for pipe inspections, nuclear power plant cooling tunnel inspections, survey planning, research and harbor control.

The US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Divers use SPOT.ON to inspect ship hulls for identification, documentation and disposal of improvised explosive devices. The Swedish Road and Traffic Authority uses SPOT.ON to document roads and automatically flag problem areas for repair. The Swedish Police have used SPOT.ON with video recorded from a helicopter to visualize sequences of events following armored car robberies, allowed the court to easily understand the chain of evidence during the trial.

Other customers include the German Water Police, the Finnish Navy, the Danish Navy and the Swedish Coast Guard, not to mention countless research institutions, universities, port authorities, dive operators and survey companies.

Effective Dam Inspections

French marine service provider company ITER uses SPOT.ON to tie together video, sonar, ACSA underwater acoustic positioning, GPS, maps and drawings, making it possible to hand over the report to the client before the ROV is even out of the water.

CERTIFIEDSPOT.ON has been approved for hull inspections by Llyods Register.

Ocean Modules SPOT.ON 3 Survey System SpecificationOcean Modules SPOT.ON 3 Survey System Specification

Positioning NMEA GPGGA and PSIMSSB strings, covering most GPS and underwater positioning system configurations.

Video PAL/NTSC analog video and HD digital video, limited only by computer hardware capability and storage capacity.

Sonar Full frame capturing of resolution up to 1024x768 including, but not limited to, BlueView ProViewer and Tritech Seanet Pro.

Audio Compressed recording of operator/diver voice notes.

Serial Input RS232/RS485 limited only by available hardware ports.

Charts and Maps C-MAP CM93 and S-57 Nautical Charts, both with optional S52 nautical chart presentation. Native, high-performance reading and rendering of maritime data according to the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S-57 and S-52 standards.

Image Overlay GeoTIFF and KMZ overlay support for drawings or satellite imagery.

Distance Calculation Multiple point, including heading display.

Waypoints

Attention Points

Unlimited marking of time and location of items of interest, used for instantaneous identification during playback and automated report generation.

Reporting Playback and export of complete survey using freely distributable SPOT.ON Viewer, automated printable report containing an overview map or chart of the track including image data, position, location, time and notes for each Attention Point.

Kalman Filter Automatic filtering of position data during playback, including parameter setting, which can be switched on or off.

Survey Length Virtually unlimited, restricted only by computer storage space and number of streams and resolution of data collected. A typical survey requires 3GB of storage per hour.

Data Module Extensions

Graphical representation of Innovatum SmarTrack cable tracker, Ocean Modules V8 ROV heading, pitch, roll and depth data and optional custom CTD, CP probe or photospectrometer data display. (Additional module options available.)

Learning Based on Experience

Ocean Modules provides a comprehensive range of practical and theoretical training courses for operators.

Maintenance Training

A basic preventative maintenance and field repair course is provided with every ROV sale.

Operational Support

Ocean Modules provides rental of equipment and personnel to customers who need additional resources to get the job done.

Customer Care

Ocean Modules is a complete solution provider, from analysis of requirements to aftermarket service and support.

Customer Satisfaction is Always our First PriorityAt Ocean Modules, we design and build underwater equipment that lives up to the high expectations and requirements of our customers.

We continuously monitor our internal processes and customer feedback to ensure that our products and services are always improving in ways that directly translates to value for our users.

One of our largest customers recently had this to say about us:

“It is a testament to your design and implementation that the V8 has proved so reliable and commercially successful for us. Since I was in Sweden in October we have done six major campaigns of about 3-4 weeks each, and not suffered a single significant failure other than a flooded light. My only reservation in fully recommending the vehicle is that it might push me back in the queue for the next one.”

Our quality management system, Ocean Q, tracks all internal and external issues ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Global Service and SupportOcean Modules maintains sales and service facilities around the world and can provide support and training in most time zones and geographic locations.

Science and research customers include the Australian Antarctic Division, the Alfred Wegener Institute, the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish National Maritime Museums.

Commercial customers include DeepOcean Norway, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company, Alcatel-Lucent Group, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, Møgster Group, Ocean Recycling and Nordic Dive Interprise.

Military and law enforcement customers include the German Water Police, the Swedish Coast Guard, the Finnish Border Guard, the Australian Customs Service, the US Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, the Republic of Korea Navy, the Finnish Navy, the Chinese Navy, the Royal Danish Navy and the Saudi Royal Guard, many with signed framework agreements.

Countless other dive and construction contractors, water authorities, marine consultants, universities, nuclear power plant authorities, law enforcement agencies and search and rescue operations and rely on Ocean Modules for underwater products and services.

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