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
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| Pin |
Function |
| 1 |
Interlock (GND) |
| 2 |
Interlock (Sense) |
| 3 |
Tether V+ |
| 4 |
M100 EOP+ |
| 5 |
Tether V- |
| 6 |
M100 EOP- |
| 7 |
RS-485 A |
| 8 |
RS 485 B |
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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
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| 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 |
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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
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| Pin |
Function |
| 1 |
ETH_RXP+ |
| 2 |
ETH_RXP- |
| 3 |
24 V DC + |
| 4 |
ETH_TXP + |
| 5 |
Ground |
| 6 |
ETH_TXP - |
| 7 |
RS-485 A |
| 8 |
RS-485 B |
| 9 |
12 V DC + |
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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.
