Proficiency Requirement 3:

Field Maintenance and Repairs

Operators should be able to maintain the ROV system in a operationally ready state. Operators should also be able to troubleshoot basic problems and be capable of replacing modules in the field in order to prevent a simple to fix problem from causing the mission to be aborted.

1. Periodic Maintenance
   1. Camera Dome Cleaning
   2. Fastener Check
   3. Component Inspection
2. Diagnostics Procedures
   1. Power
   2. Maneuverability
   3. Video
   4. Sonar
   5. GPS
   6. DVL*
   7. Manipulator
3. Calibration / Configuration Procedures
   1. Compass Calibration
   2. Manipulator Jaws Exchange
4. Module Configuration
   1. Programming
5. Repair Procedures
   1. Component Replacement
      1. Float
      2. Ballast
      3. Modules
         1. Power Module
         2. Communications Module
         3. Thruster
         4. AHRS
         5. Thrusters
         6. Camera
         7. LED Lights
   2. Sensor Replacement
      1. Sonar
      2. Manipulator
      3. DVL*
      4. USBL
      5. ROV GPS

* DVL is currently only available on the Defender