VFTech GNOM STANDARD, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ter remotely operated vehicle for inspections GNOM STANDARD Operator manual Vápenická 24 971 0 Tel Fax Underwater remotely operated vehicle for inspections GNOM STANDARD VFTECH s r o Vápenická 24 971 01 Prievidza Slovakia Fax 421 46 5426456 odbyt vftech sk http www vftech sk ...

Page 2: ...epaired or changed Attention AC power maximum 240V 1 Description 3 1 1 Purpose 3 1 2 Design 4 1 3 Technical specifications 6 2 User s manual for operation with GNOM 7 3 Keys and Buttons at the control panel 13 4 Screen modes 18 5 Calibration 19 6 Maintenance operation 20 7 Safety requirements 23 8 Warranty statement 24 9 Examples of linking modules 25 10 Appendix 27 ...

Page 3: ...in only 3 4 mm diameter and flexible communication cable for the transmission of data power and video signals to from the vehicle The special Kevlar threads help to improve the tensile strength of the cable and to keep the highest degree of stabilization very important for inspections The vehicle has good maneuverability and can easily turn on the spot High effective electric motors with magnetic ...

Page 4: ... slip ring Coaxial cable Joystick LCD monitor 15 Grabber Frame Waterproof case Main features High Resolution color video camera with tilt servo and digital zoom 4 thrusters adjustable speed Slow fast mode tilt mode LED lights Flexible thin cable Depth gauge Autodepth mode Heading compass Autoheading Videotext overlays with graphics On screen menu Easy game joystick control Digital data channel PC ...

Page 5: ...f the vehicle This camera is used for the vertical view up and down The cameras are switched from the control unit Two horizontal thrusters have LED lights in front and are fastened to the main cylinder The foam plastic float on the top serves as the buoyancy tank The 4 thruster version has the tilt function 45 60 in vertical direction that allows to increase the field of vision At the end of the ...

Page 6: ...on the top of the vehicle The similar floats may be put on the cable to give it neutral or a little positive buoyancy The maximal operating depth of the vehicle is up to 150m Using the control pads and the joystick the operator can move GNOM forward backward turn to the right left up down adjust the thruster speed and the brightness of the lights All the data are displayed on the monitor By pressi...

Page 7: ... video cables to the monitor If you use the built in monitor it s necessary to weaken a clamp before connecting Also the AC power cable if you work from 100 230VAC Do not rotate thrusters on air Do not switch lights on a full power on air Be very careful with cable do not stand on it press it twist it Voltage on the cable is 180VDC In case of any damage you must repair or change the cable IF THE L...

Page 8: ...he RCBO Checking the RCBO residual circuit breaker with overcurrent protection must be performed before any underwater operation at the new location If the requirements of the paragraph 2 1 1 are met connect only the surface module to the power supply Switch the mains voltage button on the control panel on After 5 seconds press the TEST button on the RCBO It would immediately lead to a safe shutdo...

Page 9: ...the vehicle Forward Back HOME MODE right joystick v07 2020 USER S MANUAL FOR OPERATION Power supply from 230V ON UP position the main 230Vswitch in a middle position Communication flashes LCD display switch it on separately Brightness contrast ly see the user s manual For monitor operation the message WELCOME appears GNOM is ready for operation If you use GNOM in a sea you need to add additional w...

Page 10: ...he GRABBER turn by R 1 R 2 R 2 R 1 R 2 l Click UP DOWN v07 2020 2 USER S MANUAL FOR OPERATION the and adjust the power 25 50 75 100 speed gradually 128 grades by pressing the joystick shown on the monitor Up Down use the use the press and hold Up Down ation with 4 thrusters llows to push the vehicle slightly for a distance 30 50 the Jump mode To chose the jump direction press Left Right Up Down us...

Page 11: ...ick to Select the forward speed then switch L 1 L 2 SELECT Start v07 2020 2 USER S MANUAL FOR OPERATION Up Down press simultaneously to to return the camera to the initial on off by pressing IS INSTALLED MIND YOUR SAFETY NEVER LOOK INTO LASER LIGHT SOURCE active forward back camera to fix the vehicle at the depth you need use left joystick Autodepth mode and the depth maintains the speed and direc...

Page 12: ... operation clean the propellers and motor shafts and wash the vehicle in fresh water Sleep mode Power Saving Mode In order to save power and extend the battery life the wireless joystick has the power saving system The joystick enters the sleep mode power saving mode under the following conditions A There is no operation within 30 seconds from establishing the connection between the controller and...

Page 13: ...v07 2020 13 3 CONTROL KEYS ...

Page 14: ...v07 2020 14 3 CONTROL KEYS ...

Page 15: ...v07 2020 15 3 CONTROL KEYS Alternative without a computer ...

Page 16: ...v07 2020 16 3 CONTROL KEYS Alternative with computer ...

Page 17: ...v07 2020 17 3 LYYN SYSTEM KEYPAD Further information on the control and description function see attached manual LYYN ...

Page 18: ...v07 2020 18 4 SCREEN MODES ...

Page 19: ...nly perform when works incorrectly Compass calibration procedure 1 Put the GNOM on flat surface far from metal objects with camera pointing North 2 Press to start the calibration 3 Slowly turn the GNOM clockwise around its axis Turn at least two times 4 Press to finish the calibration Joystick for left handler Unavailable Camera color adjust Unavailable Max vertical power Set up the maximum power ...

Page 20: ... to lubricate the propeller shafts every time after diving Oil must get inside the conical heads of motors See appendix position 96 147 217 of thrusters assembly Avoid nods and twists on the cable Within the certificate of warranty the bond joint maintenance manual is included Use it only in case of emergency if standard maintenance is insufficient Before this service consult technical problems in...

Page 21: ...t clutch v07 2020 6 MAITENANCE OPERATION follow these steps unscrew the clutch with the propeller from the inside space propeller and continue the procedure calibration propeller shaft after cleaning mount on propeller and the clutch exactly in reverse order not to pull the clutch completely axle must have horizontal play around When the play is optimal tighten the nut play axle 0 5 až 1 mm 21 6 M...

Page 22: ...ng cover VULCANIZING TAPE use for temporary repair of damaged cable damaged insulation FUSES use if the fuses installed in the power module are destroyed SEALING O RINGS use if the underwater unit cable is disconnecting and reconnecting SCREWS NUTS WASHERS use in case of loss or damage to a component within a set BALLASTS use to set the buoyancy of underwater unit if necessary ...

Page 23: ...stem on and off by main 230V switch placed over the power cord on the control unit 3 Do not use the system with the damaged cable 4 Do not touch the underwater unit the vehicle and the cable if you are in the water and the power is turned ON 5 Keep the control unit and the cable reel dry 6 When recharging the battery disconnect the vehicle and the cable reel ...

Page 24: ...efects resulting from normal wear tear incorrect operation fire water ingress lightning damage fluctuations in vehicle supply voltages nor from any other circumstances that may arise after delivery that is without the control of VFTECH Note The warranty does not apply when the defect has been caused by isolation incompatibilities 6 The warranty does not cover the transportation of personnel and pe...

Page 25: ...v07 2020 25 6 EXAMPLES OF LINKING MODULES ...

Page 26: ...v07 2020 26 6 EXAMPLES OF LINKING MODULES ...

Page 27: ...v07 2020 27 9 APPENDIX APPENDIX 10 pages ...

Page 28: ... Hz Main board 180V control video F2 connection cable Joystick Power video and control cable 180V Monitor Hand reel RCBO Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overcurrent Protection 16А 10мА F1 fuse 3A 250V F2 fuse 2A 250V ROV Tether up to 200 m Video out RCA 1 Video out RCA 2 Connection diagramm 180V AC DC additional monitor or record device Input power max 125W wirelles ...

Page 29: ...on 4 Плавучесть Float 5 Движитель вертикальный задний Back vertical thruster 6 Гайка M3 6H ГОСТ 5927 70 Nut M3 6H 7 Шайба 3 ГОСТ 11371 78 Washer 3 8 Шайба 2U 3 L ГОСТ 6402 70 Washer 2U 3 L 9 Винт A M2 6gx16 ГОСТ 17473 80 Screw A M2 6gx16 10 Гайка 2 М3 6H ГОСТ 15524 70 Nut 2 М3 6H 11 Винт M3 6gx12 ГОСТ 17475 80 Screw M3 6gx12 12 Шайба 2 ГОСТ 11371 78 Washer 2 13 Винт A M3 6gx9 ГОСТ 17473 80 Screw A...

Page 30: ...1 4 1 6 1 7 1 5 6 8 7 Сборка Плавучести Assembly of buoyancy 14 Плавучесть стандарт Float 15 Шпилька Float fastening stud 16 Гайка Nut 17 Шайба 3 ГОСТ 11371 78 Washer 3 ...

Page 31: ...горизонтальных движителей и Mounting ring for horizontal propellers and support runners 24 Гайка накидная Nut cap 25 Кронштейн Bracket 26 Винт A M3 6gx5 ГОСТ 17473 80 Screw A M3 6gx5 27 Винт A M3 6gx16 ГОСТ 17473 80 Screw A M3 6gx16 28 Винт A M2 6gx20 ГОСТ Р 50404 92 Screw A M2 6gx20 29 Винт M3 6gx5 ГОСТ 17475 80 Screw M3 6gx5 30 Гайка M2 6H ГОСТ 5927 70 Nut M2 6H 31 Кольцо 068 072 25 1 ГОСТ 9833 ...

Page 32: ...orward viewing window 44 Скоба crampon 45 Скоба без прорези crampon without a cut 46 Шайба 2 L ГОСТ 6402 70 Washer 2 L 47 Винт A M2 6gx10 ГОСТ Screw A M2 6gx10 48 Винт M2 6gx6 ГОСТ 17474 80 Screw M2 6gx6 49 Кольцо 062 066 25 1 ГОСТ 9833 73 sealing ring 61 0x2 5 50 Прокладка sealing ring 51 Шайба A 2 ГОСТ 6958 78 Washer A 2 52 Тяга камеры Draught of camera 53 Сервомашинка servo driver 54 Камера cam...

Page 33: ...mount 66 Втулка задней крышки backwall bush 67 Хомут крепления вертикального thruster attachment clip 68 Полухомут крепления вертикального thruster attachment clip counterpart 69 Винт A M4 6gx11 Screw A M4 6gx11 70 Винт A M3 6gx14 Screw A M3 6gx14 71 Винт A M3 6gx35 Screw A M3 6gx35 72 Кольцо 010 013 19 1 sealing ring 9 7x1 9 73 Кольцо 023 027 25 1 sealing ring 22 5x2 5 74 Шайба 4 N Washer 4 N 75 ...

Page 34: ...етодиода Light emitting diode 93 Сегмент segment 94 Ось propeller shaft 95 Подпятник Bearing 96 Наконечник оголовья Tip of headband 97 Муфта внешняя outside magnetic coupling 98 Муфта внутренняя inside magnetic coupling 99 Наконечник гребного винта propeller cap nut 100 Гайка оголовья thruster cone nut 101 Втулка фильтра filter bushing 102 Втулка оголовья thruster cone bushing 103 Винт A M2 6gx5 S...

Page 35: ...rward vertical thruster assembly 114 Кольцо крепления ограждения propeller guard mounting ring 115 Оголовье thruster cone 116 Центрирующее кольцо Aligning ring 117 Втулка bush 118 Подпятник мотора Bearing of the motor 119 Болт M6 6gx10 ГОСТ 7798 70 Bolt M6 6gx10 120 Кольцо 036 040 25 1 ГОСТ 9833 73 sealing ring 35x2 5 ...

Page 36: ...C Ě ŕ í čďóë ň î đ Manipulator Đŕ ě ŕ frame Ďđî ęëŕ äęŕ Seal Ďđî ęëŕ äęŕ Seal Âčí ň Screw Ř ŕ éáŕ Washer Ńőĺ ě ŕ ęđĺ ďëĺ í č ě ŕ í čďóë ň î đŕ Manipulator installation Î ďî đŕ Feet Đŕ ě ŕ Frame ...

Page 37: ...36 Шайба крепления сонара sonars washer 137 Шайба ГОСТ 11371 78 4 3 Washer 4 3 138 Винт ГОСТ 11644 75 M 4 x 30 Screw M 4 x 30 139 Крепление манипулятора Fixing of Grabber 140 Гайка DIN EN ISO 10511 M3 Nut DIN EN ISO 10511 M3 141 Винт A ГОСТ 17473 80 M3 6 14 Screw M3 6gx14 142 Шайба ГОСТ 6402 70 3 L Washer 3 L 143 Винт A ГОСТ 17473 80 M3 6 20 Screw M3 6gx20 144 Винт JIS B 1111 M3x16 Screw JIS B 111...

Page 38: ...hardly clean slide bearing of propeller coupling axis and check the coupling setting Underwater unit does not respond correctly to Joystick You have probably switched on the function MAKRO on joystick some models Resolve the problem according to the procedure in chapter JOYSTICK DESCRIPTION The screen displays incorrect value of navigation depth Calibrate the depth sensor according to this manual ...

Page 39: ...F VERTICAL THRUSTER B LIGHTS SERVO COMPASS DEPTH SENSOR JOYSTICK CONTROL UNIT MOTOR COUPLING STAMP AND SIGNATURE Coupon No 3 Date of sale SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF INSPECTION TRUE FALSE DESCRIPTION OF REPARATION HORIZONTAL THRUSTER L HORIZONTAL THRUSTER R VERTICAL THRUSTER F VERTICAL THRUSTER B LIGHTS SERVO COMPASS DEPTH SENSOR JOYSTICK CONTROL UNIT MOTOR COUPLING STAMP AND SIGNATURE Coupon No 4 Date ...

Page 40: ...11 ANNEX Year of purchase TABLE 1 Registration of working time Start and end date of executed works Place of works Underwater unit working time hours Operator name and signature ...

Page 41: ...nd parameter of network fuse Type and parameter of power cable fuse 180V Operator name and work position Signature 1 2 3 4 5 Table No 3 Inspection of coaxial cable intactness Date Type of cable Result Name Signature 1 2 3 4 5 Table No 4 Inspection of grounding cable clamp resistance Date Type of cable Result Name Signature 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 42: ...ployee accepting the complaint Date of accepting the complaint Date of product sale Type of product serial number Description of defect by client Description of defect by service operator Used material Legitimate complaint Yes No If not legitimate reason Date of dispatch of the repaired product ...