Seaeye Panther XT Plus
Panther XT Plus
work-class rov
The new high performance Panther-XT Plus combines the capability of precision manipulative tasks with operation in high currents, whilst maintaining a very compact package and footprint.
With a new design of front end and enhanced tooling capability, the Panther-XT Plus can be fitted with Schilling Orion manipulators and boasts a power to weight ratio of more than twice that of its competitors.
The new Panther-XT Plus is probably the fastest swimming light work ROV in the world. At over four knots, it stands apart from other work ROVs. Its ten powerful SM7 thrusters not only power the ROV along, but hold the vehicle steady in strong currents during work and observation tasks.
This latest version of the very successful Panther series gives ROV operators a vehicle unrivalled for handling a wide range of work tasks in a compact light-weight package.
The customisable Panther-XT is designed as the new Saab Seaeye benchmark for electric work ROVs and challenges heavier and more costly hydraulic vehicles, particularly where deck space is at a premium.
Chassis
The extremely rugged polypropylene chassis with a stainless steel lift frame is totally maintenance free, non corroding and self-supporting in seawater. Additional equipment can be bolted directly to the chassis for customisation.
Propulsion
Eight vectored horizontal and two vertical brushless SM7 500V DC thrusters provide full three-dimensional control of the Panther-XT Plus.
Video System
As standard 3 live video channels are available (up to 6 with optional port pod upgrade).
Lighting
The Panther-XT Plus is fitted with four long-life LED lights (on two individually controlled channels). They provide excellent illumination with very low power consumption and are very robust.
Equipment Interfaces
A wide range of standard or custom interfaces are provided:
- Cameras
- Manipulators, boom arms, cutters
- CP probe
- Sonar systems (obstacle avoidance, side-scan, multibeam, profiling)
- Scientific equipment (bathy, CTD, etc)
- Emergency strobe
- Tracking system
- Tooling motor
- Auxiliary connections (RS485/RS232/STP and optional Ethernet)