ROV Connections

The Mission Specialist ROV system uses 3 types of connectors for power and communications between the control panel, vehicle modules and accessories.

8 Pin Tether Connector

Pin numbering starts at 1 for the offset pin and is clockwise on the male connector and counter clockwise on the female connector.

5 Pin Thrusters and Lights Connector

Pin	Function
1	48 V DC +
2	Vehicle Local Ground (12 V, 48 V return)
3	48 V DC return
4	RS-485 A
5	RS-485 B

Pin numbering is clockwise starting at 1 in the upper left when looking at the face of the male connector with the row of 3 pins on top.

9 Pin Accessory Connector

Pin numbering is clockwise starting at 1 in the upper left when looking at the face of the male connector with the row of 5 pins on top.