Seaeye Cougar XT
Cougar XT
work-class rov
The Seaeye Cougar-XT is a development of the successful Seaeye Cougar range, proven worldwide in demanding applications and recognised for its capability to operate effectively as a compact work ROV.
The new Cougar-XT comes with a considerable improvement in performance. Developments in drive and power technology has seen vehicle thrust increased by over 50% in all directions - creating a vehicle with the highest thrust to weight ratio in its class.
Vehicle power in the XT has been doubled by increasing the supplied voltage from the standard 250 Volts DC to 500 Volts. Apart from improving the vehicles handling this enables a Seaeye Cougar-XT to accommodate a wider range of heavier duty tooling for work tasks. These include drill support, salvage and IRM to depths of 2000 metres.
Chassis
The extremely rugged polypropylene chassis with a stainless steel lift frame, is totally maintenance free, non corroding and self-supporting in seawater. The design allows for additional equipment to be directly bolted to the chassis for ready customisation.
Propulsion
All Seaeye ROVs feature brushless DC thrusters which, apart from having the greatest power density, have integrated drive electronics with velocity feedback for precise and rapid thrust control. These thrusters are interfaced to a fast PID control system and a solid-state rate gyro for enhanced azimuth stability. These essential building blocks enable Saab Seaeye to provide superior control and response from their powerful ROVs and set them apart from the competition.
Video System
The standard configuration transmits multiplexed video over two multimode fibres in the umbilical/tether. This provides up to 4 simultaneous video channels.
Lighting
A total of 600 Watts of lighting is available as standard. Two individually controlled lighting channels are provided, both containing two fused 150W lamps. Each channel has its own brilliance control on the pilot's Hand Control Unit.
Equipment Interfaces
A wide range of standard or custom interfaces are provided:
- Manipulator & cutter interfaces
- CP Interface (Proximity or Contact)
- Obstacle avoidance, multi beam, profiling or side scan sonar
- Bathymetric systems
- Fixed focus, zoom and stills cameras
- Emergency strobes and beacons
- Tracking systems
- 3-phase tooling supply
- Auxiliary connections providing telemetry & DC power for other accessories
