Pre-Dive Preparations

The Rotating Manipulator requires installation before use. Follow the steps below to prepare the Rotating Manipulator for operation:

1. Install the Rotating Manipulator software (one time only).

2. Configure the system for the desired use (each time there is a change which device is being used).

3. Select the desired jaw and mount it on the actuator of the Rotating Manipulator body.

4. The Rotating Manipulator includes two buoyancy compensation floats. A standard VideoRay float is provided for use on the ROV without a BlueView sonar, and a BlueView float is provided for use on the ROV with a BlueView sonar. Select the desired float and mount in on the Rotating Manipulator body. If using the standard VideoRay float, also mount the counterbalance weight on the rear of the Rotating Manipulator body.

5. Mount the Rotating Manipulator on the Rotating Manipulator skid.

The Rotating Manipulator skid has additional mounting holes that are not included in the standard Pro 4 skid.

6. Remove the standard skid from the ROV.

7. Mount the Rotating Manipulator on the ROV.

8. Attach the interface cable to the Rotating Manipulator connector.

9. Connect the interface cable to the ROV's Accessory Port.

10. Check to make sure all components are secured tightly and perform a functions test to ensure the Rotating Manipulator is working properly before diving.

Good Advice

The time to catch small problems before they become big problems is during the pre-dive inspection.