Table of Contents

• Introduction
  • Copyright
  • Table of Contents
  • About this Document
    • Customize this Document
  • How to Get Help
    • Before Contacting Support
• About this Library
  • How to Use these Lessons
  • Additional Resources
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge Requirements
    • KR-1: Vehicle Components
    • KR-2: Control Software
    • KR-3: Project Planning
    • KR-4: Data Processing
    • KR-5: Diagnostics
  • Skill Proficiencies
    • PR-1: Computer Use
    • PR-2: Operational Tactics
    • PR-3: Maintenance
• Curricula
  • Operator Curricula
    • Defender Operator Curriculum
    • Pro 5 Operator Curriculum
    • Pro 4 Operator Curriculum
  • Technician Curricula
    • Mission Specialist Technician
    • Pro 4 Technician
• Catalog of Individual Lessons
  • Mission Specialist Systems
    • General Lessons
      • Mission Specialist Video
      • Safety First
      • Equipment Care
    • Defender Lessons & Exercises
      • Defender Operator Lessons
        • Defender Overview
        • Defender IP65 Controller Map
        • Defender Xbox Controller Map
        • Defender Quick Start
        • Defender Camera and LEDs
        • Defender Auto Modes
        • Defender DP & Jog Controls
        • Defender Module Overviews
          • Thruster Module
          • Propeller Replacement
          • Thruster Replacement
        • Thruster Oil Refill
      • Defender Accessories Lessons
        • Defender Oculus Sonar
      • Defender Technician Lessons
        • Defender Periodic Maintenance
        • Module Removal & Replacement
          • Propeller Replacement
          • Thruster Replacement
        • Thruster Oil Refill
      • Defender Exercises
        • Manual Control Exercises
          • Exercise Workbook
        • Auto Modes Exercises
          • Exercise Workbook
        • DP & Jog Controls Exercises
          • Exercise Workbook
    • Pro 5 Lessons & Exercises
      • Pro 5 Operator Lessons
        • Pro 5 Overview
        • Pro 5 IP65 Controller Map
        • Pro 5 Quick Start
        • Pro 5 Camera and LEDs
        • Pro 5 Auto Modes
      • Pro 5 Accessories Lessons
        • Pro 5 Oculus Sonar
      • Pro 5 Technician Lessons
        • Pro 5 Periodic Maintenance
      • Pro 5 Exercises
        • Manual Control Exercises
          • Exercise Workbook
        • Auto Modes Exercises
          • Exercise Workbook
    • Diagnostics and Repairs
      • Introduction to Diagnostics Methods
      • Mission Specialist Diagnostic Interfaces
      • Diagnostics for Sensors and Tooling
    • Control Software
      • Greensea Workspace Lessons
        • Greensea Workspace Overview
  • Pro 4 Lessons
    • Pro 4 Basic Operator Videos
    • Pro 4 Maintenance Manual
  • Sensors and Tooling
    • Accessory Technology Primers
      • Introduction to Multibeam Sonars
    • Blueprint Lab Lessons
      • Coming Soon
    • Blueprint Subsea Lessons
      • Oculus Sonar
        • BluePrint Oculus Sonar
      • Seatrac USBL
        • Coming Soon
    • Eddyfi Inuktun Lessons
      • Coming Soon
    • Nortek Lessons
      • Coming Soon
    • VideoRay Sensors Lessons
      • Coming Soon
  • Alphabetical List of Lessons

About this Document

Document Navigation

You can navigate through the documentation to specific topics using the menu, or step through sequentially using the Next and Previous arrowhead buttons. The Next button will step you from the current topic to the next topic at the same level unless the current topic has a sub-topic. If the current topic has a sub-topic, the Next button will step you into the first sub-topic. The Previous button works similarly, but in reverse sequence. Your current location within the document is shown as a "breadcrumb" trail at the top of each page under the document title. You can click on any level of the breadcrumb hierarchy to go that location. You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts:

ACTION	KEYSTROKE or BUTTON
Previous Page	Alt-p or
Next Page	Alt-n or
Up one level of the breadcrumb hierarchy	Alt-u

Links are shown in brown font.

Finding Information

This document includes a Table of Contents, Glossary / Index and Google search on each page. You must be connected to the Internet in order to be able to use the Google search, and you can select whether to search VideoRay's online document library only (the default) or the Internet.

Document Conventions

Several symbols are used throughout this documentation to add emphasis and to assist in relocating important information. The following table describes these symbols and their uses.

The Highlight icon is used to indicate that a section of text can be highlighted. Clicking on the icon will reload the page with the text highlighted. This may be useful for printing a page with highlights or to send someone a link to a page with specific text highlighted when they open the page. Try it here - click on this highlight icon.

SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION
	The Danger icon is used to indicate there is a potential risk of personal injury or death. Extra care should be taken to understand the risks, and all personnel should exercise caution. It may also be appropriate to warn others in the immediate vicinity.
	The Caution icon is used to indicate there is a potential risk of damage to the equipment or surrounding property. Personnel should receive training in the appropriate procedures before attempting to operate or maintain the equipment.
	The Do Not icon is used to indicate that an action or activity should NOT be performed.
	The Note icon is used to highlight a specific detail or point of information.
	The Tip icon is used to highlight a suggestion or recommendation.
	The Manual Cross Reference icon is used to link to reference material elsewhere in this document or in an external resource. To view the reference, click on the Manual Cross Reference icon.
	The Play Video icon is used to link to a video about the topic. To view the video, click on the Play Video icon.
	The Hand icon is used to indicate an interactive element of the page. When you hover your mouse over the Hand icon, an image on the page will change to reflect the information in the text immediately prior to the hand icon. Try it here - hover your mouse over the following text and Hand icon to turn the Hand icon to the left blue: Interactive Text .

Document Customization - My_Notes

This document has been developed to allow local online versions to be customized using the My_Notes feature. Users can add their own notes to each page. See the Customizing this Document page for more information about how to customize this document.

Beyond this Document

There is no substitute for experience and/or training, especially with respect to the real purpose for which you plan to use this equipment. We encourage you to explore options beyond the scope of these materials to expand your knowledge and skills necessary to support your applications. In addition to this documentation, VideoRay offers training and technical support and hosts a general user discussion forum and user image gallery.

We also realize that collectively, users of our products spend considerably more time operating our systems than we do ourselves. Users also encounter more diverse operating environments across an extremely broad range of applications. We highly value this vast experience base, and invite and encourage you to share your experiences and suggestions with us. Please feel free to contact us by any of the methods listed below.

Quality Commitment

VideoRay strives to design, manufacture, deliver and support the highest quality products and services, including this documentation. We have made every effort to ensure that this documentation is accurate and provides you with the most up-to-date information.

If you find any errors in this documentation or have suggestions for improvements, each page contains a "Help us improve this document" feedback link in the left margin (you must be connected to the Internet to use this link).

Address
VideoRay LLC 212 East High Street Pottstown, PA 19464 USA
Email
info@videoray.com	General Information and Sales
support@videoray.com	Technical Support
Telephone
+1 610-458-3000	Office
+1 610-458-3010	Fax

Disclaimer

This document is deemed accurate at the time of its writing, however it is not a legal contract and the information contained herein should not be construed to represent any form of commitment. This document as well as the associated products and services are subject to change without notice.

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Customize this Documentation - My_Notes

My_Notes are easy to incorporate directly into the pages of this manual. They can be used to clarify content, add additional information, or document your custom settings, operational tactics or procedures. My_Notes are page specific and display at the bottom of the desired page under the "My_Notes" heading. No programming is required - it is as simple as saving a file with your notes.

Creating My_Notes

My_Notes can be written in HTML or plain text. HTML allows for more flexible formatting and inclusion of images or links to other web pages.

To add a My_Note, create an HTML or text file containing the note and save it in the VideoRay\My_Notes\ folder, which can be found in the computer account user's documents folder (Documents\ for Windows 7, or My Documents\ for Windows XP).

The file should be named the same as the page in which you want the note to appear, with a "my_" prefix (without the quotes). For example, if you want a My_Note to appear at the bottom of this page, the name of the file to create is: my_custom_my_notes.html. The name of the page being viewed can be found in the address bar of the browser being used to display this documentation.

Even if you are using a text file, the file name must end with the ".html" extension.

All My_Notes files are processed as HTML, so if you are using a plain text file, you will need to add "<pre>" (without the quotes) at the beginning of the file and "</pre>" (without the quotes) at the end of the file if you want to preserve the layout. The "<pre>" and "</pre>" will not show up in the display.

When using HTML, the My_Notes folder serves as the root for relative links. An images folder is included for you to store images. You may add other folders or files as desired.

Viewing My_Notes

When you reload the page, your My_Note will appear - there is nothing else to install or configure. A sample My_Note file has been included to display the My_Note below. You can use this file as a model for creating your own My_Notes.

Updating My_Notes

To update a My_Note, simply edit and re-save the My_Note file.

Removing My_Notes

My_Notes can be removed by deleting or renaming the My_Note file.

Sizing My_Notes Display (Optional)

The default vertical size for My_Notes is set to 200 pixels, which is used for the sample My_Note below. Due to browser limitations, My-Notes do not size dynamically. This means that a long My_Note may display a scroll bar in order to view the whole My-Note. You can adjust the size to eliminate the need for the scroll bar. To set the size of a My_Note, you need to edit the file named "my_notes_size_table.js" in the My_Notes\ folder (location defined above). The file contains one line for each page of this document using the following format:

    window.page_name = size_in_pixels;

Find the line for the page that includes the My_Note you want to resize and replace the value of size_in_pixels with the desired size in pixels. The page names are listed alphabetically. Example line from the "my_notes_size_table.js" file for this page:

    window.custom_my_notes = 200;

Note that ".html" in not included in the page name, and the line must end with a ";" Also, the optimum size required is dependent upon the size and aspect ratio of the browser window.

Before Contacting Support

Please make sure to consider the following information before contacting VideoRay's Technical Support to report a problem. The following information should available:

• User name and contact information
• Name of the owner if not the same as the user
• System model
• Serial Number of the affected component(s)
• Accessories in use
• Detailed information about the issue:
  • Symptoms
  • Operating conditions that create the symptoms
  • Anything new or unusually about the system or operations

Once you have collected the recommended information, visit the "How to Get Help" page for contact information.

In addition, please review VideoRay's Support website for additional information about:

• Principles of Customer Interactions
• Customer Care Philosophy
• Technical Support Policy
• Third Party Accessory Support Statement
• Use of Non-VideoRay Supplied Computers

How to Use these Lessons

Lesson Description

• This lesson provides information about using the VideoRay Training Library lesson delivery system. It describes the navigation tools and other features, including "Hot Spots" and Cross Reference links.

• Topics

  1. Overview
  2. Title, Time and Icons
  3. Additional Icons
  4. Automatic Page Turning
  5. Audio Video Block
  6. Previous / Next Pages
  7. Page ID and Selection
  8. Hot Spot Links
  9. Cross Reference Links
  10. Narration Block
  11. Browser Settings

• Lesson Duration: Approximately 5 minutes.

 
Intended Audience

• All personnel interested in using the lessons in the VideoRay Training Library should complete this lesson.

 
Learning Objectives

1. Be able to navigate through a lesson using the various methods available.
2. Be able to identify and use "Hot Spots" and Cross Reference links when these are available.
3. Be able to control the audio and video playback.
4. Be able to print a lesson.
5. Be able to download a lesson for use on a local device.

 
Recommended Prerequisites

None

Additional Educational Resources

Technical Documentation

In-Person Training Opportunities

Knowledge Requirements

Knowledge Requirements are defined as specific items of information or data that an operator would be expected know.

There are 5 categories of Knowledge Requirements:

1. VideoRay Defender Component Identification
2. Greensea EOD Workspace Interface and Operation
3. Project Planning
4. Data Collection, Analysis and Distribution
5. Diagnostic Information and Displays

Knowledge Requirement 1:

VideoRay Defender Component Identification

Operators should be able to identify each component of the ROV system and explain its function/purpose. For any component that is configurable (for example, Ballast), be able to describe what factors affect the selection of the proper configuration and in what ways. For any component that has a display (for example, LIM), be able to describe the meaning of the information displayed and any actions to be taken as indicated by the information. For any component used for input (for example, hand controller), be able to explain the input and expected response to such input.

1. ROV
   1. ROV Frame
   2. ROV Float Block
   3. ROV Ballast
   4. Power Module
   5. Communications Module
   6. Thruster Modules (Qty 7)
   7. AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference System / Navigation) Module
   8. Camera Modules
   9. LED Light Modules (Qty 2)
2. Tether
   1. Connection
   2. Tether to ROV Strain Relief System
   3. Tether to Tether Strain Relief System
   4. TDS (Tether Deployment System)
3. Control Panel
   1. Power Input
      1. Power Requirements
   2. Mains Power Switch
   3. Mains Power Indicator
   4. ROV Power Switch
   5. ROV Power Indicator
   6. GFCI Safety Circuit
   7. LIM Safety Circuit
   8. Interlock Safety Circuit
   9. Data Ports
      1. HDMI (Qty 2)
      USB (Qty 5+2)Ethernet (Qty 1)
   10. 12 V DC Auxiliary Power (Qty 2)
   11. Cooling Fans
   12. Monitor Brightness Knob
   13. Keyboard / Mouse
   14. Topside GPS
   15. Tilt Arm
   16. Sun Shade
4. Hand Controller
   1. IP65 Hand Controller
   2. Xbox Elite Controller
5. Vehicle Accessories
   1. Oculus M750d Dual Frequency Multibeam Sonar
   2. Eddyfi / Inuktun Rotating Manipulator
      1. Interchangeable Jaws
      2. Trident Jaw
      3. Parallel Jaw
      4. Overlapping "V" Jaw
      5. Cutter
      6. Scoop
   3. Nortel 500-300m (DVL) Doppler Velocity Log
   4. VideoRay ROV GPS
   5. Blueprint Seatrac USBL
   6. Topside GPS
6. Extras
   1. Tools Kit
   2. Spares Kit
   3. Carry Cases

Knowledge Requirement 2:

Greensea EOD Workspace Interface and Operation

Operators should be able to launch and navigate the control software interface. This includes finding, identifying the purpose of and operation of each interface element.

Interface Elements

In the following list of knowledge requirements, interface elements are identified using the following naming conventions:

• Button - an interface element that can be clicked to activate the feature.
  • Example: Zero Depth Button.
• Toggle Button - a binary interface element that can be clicked to switch between one of two modes or states.
  • Example: Center On Toggle Button.
• Radio Buttons - a group of interface elements that allow for selection of one of several choices for which only one can be active at any time.
  • Example: Pan/Measure/Waypoints Radio Buttons.
• Selection - an interface element that allows for selection of one or more items from a list.
  • Example: ROV/Topside Selection for the Center On function.
• Slider - an interface element for selecting a value within a range by clicking and sliding the slider bar.
  • Example: Sonar Range Slider.
• Checkbox - an interface element that can be clicked to indicate whether the setting is on (checked) or off (unchecked).
  • Example: Heading-Fixed Checkbox.
• Input - an interface element that allows text or numeric values to be entered. When the input is numeric, an increment and decrement feature may be included.
  • Example: Waypoint Speed Input.
• Right-click Pop Up Menu - an interface element that is activated by a right click for the purpose of opening a menu of choices.
  • Example: Right Click on a Waypoint.
• Display - an interface element used to present text or numeric data to the operator.
• Tab / Subtab - Tabs and Subtabs are used to present a collection of related interface elements and information. By using Tabs and Subtabs, the amount of screen space required to present all of the information can be reduced.
• Group - a region of the interface that encompasses several related elements and is defined by a border and a text heading. This element is not selectable, and no actions are associated with it.
  • Example: Waypoints Group

Visual Conventions:

• Enabled buttons/features are displayed in green.
• Disabled buttons/features are displayed in blue.
• Green borders indicate communications established with devices.
• Gray border indicate communications is not established with devices.
• Red borders indicated a device fault.

1. Launch Program
2. Select View F1-F6
   1. F1 - Combo View
   2. F2 - Video View
   3. F3 - Sonar View
   4. F4 - Map View
   5. F5 - Video/Sonar View
   6. F6 - Toggle Sonar/Video Tabs Display
3. Compass Ribbon
   1. Current Heading Value Display
      1. Heading Set Point Value Display
      2. Heading Set Point Indicator
      3. Course Over Ground Indicator
   2. Current Pitch Value Display
      1. Pitch Set Point Value Display
   3. Current Roll Value Display
   1. Roll Set Point Value Display
   4. Alarm Panel
4. Depth/Altitude Bar
   1. Sky / Water / Bottom Color Code
   2. Current Depth Value Display
   3. Current Depth Indicator
      1. Depth Set Point Value Display
      2. Depth Set Point Indicator
      3. Depth History Trail
   4. Current Altitude Value Display
   5. Current Altitude Indicator
      1. Altitude Set Point Value Display
      2. Altitude Set Point Indicator
      3. Bottom Depth History Trail
5. Control Bar
   1. Record Toggle Button
   2. Snapshot Button
   3. Auto Heading Toggle Button
   4. Auto Depth Toggle Button
   5. Auto Altitude Toggle Button
   6. Auto Pitch Toggle Button
   7. Auto Roll Toggle Button
   8. Dynamic Positioning Toggle Button
   9. Orbit Toggle Button
   10. Sonar Orbit Toggle Button
   11. Hold Toggle Button
   12. Jog Controls Toggle Button
   13. Jog Controls Panel
       1. Yaw Left Jog Button (Keyboard Shift Left Arrow)
       2. Yaw Right Job Button (Keyboard Shift Right Arrow)
       3. Surge Forward Button (Keyboard Up Arrow)
       4. Sway Left (Port) Button (Keyboard Left Arrow)
       5. Sway Right (Starboard) Button (Keyboard Right Arrow)
       6. Surge Reverse Button (Keyboard Down Arrow)
       7. Heave (Vertical) Up Button (Keyboard Shift Up Arrow)
       8. Heave (Vertical) Down Button (Keyboard Shift Down Arrow)
       9. Reverse Route Toggle Button
       10. Previous Waypoint Button
       11. Hold Toggle Button
       12. Next Waypoint Button
       13. Turtle/Rabbit Speed Slider
       14. Speed Lock Toggle Button
       15. XY Jog Input
       16. Turn Jog Input
       17. Z Jog Input
       18. Heading Lock Toggle Button
       19. Depth Lock Toggle Button
   14. Hold Toggle Button
   15. Diagnostics View Button
   16. Operator View Button
6. Turns Counter Display
   1. Zero Turns Counter Button
7. Zero Depth Button
8. Map Controls
   1. MOB Button
   2. Clear Trail Button
   3. Center On Toggle Button
   4. ROV/Topside Selection
   5. Lock Button
   6. Pan/Measure/Waypoint Radio Buttons
   7. Mission Selection
   8. Zoom in-out Buttons
   9. Scale Display
      1. Pan and Zoom Control Using Mouse
9. Map HUD Elements
   1. ROV Position Display
   2. Topside Position Display
   3. Cursor Position Display
10. Map Right Click Menus
    1. In Map Area
       1. Add and Go to Waypoint
       2. Add Waypoint li>
       3. Add Marker
       4. Set Point of Interest
       5. Copy Position
       6. Set Position
    2. On a Waypoint
       1. Edit Waypoint...
       2. Go to Waypoint
       3. Set Point of Interest
       4. Edit Mission...
       5. Execute Mission
       6. Add to Mission...
       7. Lock/Unlock Waypoint
       8. Hide/Show Waypoint Tolerance
       9. Delete Waypoint
    3. On a Course Leg
       1. Edit Mission...
       2. Add to Mission...
       3. Remove Mission
       4. Execute Mission
    4. On a Region
       1. Set Position
       2. Add Waypoint
       3. Add Marker
       4. Set Coverage
       5. Clear Coverage
       6. Execute Mission
       7. Toggle Exclusion Zone
       8. Lock/Unlock Region
    5. On a Marker
       1. Go to Marker
       2. Delete Marker
       3. Set Point of Interest
       4. Show/Hide Safety Zone
11. Map Tabs
    1. Missions Tab
       1. Waypoints Subtab
          1. Waypoints Group
             1. Show All Toggle Button
             2. Go To Button
             3. Remove Button
             4. List Columns
                1. Name
                2. Position (Lat / Lon)
                3. Heading
                4. Z Val
                5. Speed
          2. Missions Group
             1. Execute Button
             2. Remove Button
             3. List Columns
             1. Name
          3. Waypoint Defaults... Button
             1. Waypoint Name Prefix Input
             2. Waypoint Color Selection
             3. Waypoint Tolerance Input
             4. Heading
                1. Along Line Checkbox
                2. Fixed Checkbox
                   1. Fixed Input
             5. Waypoint Z Value Input
             6. Depth/Altitude Selection
             7. Waypoint Speed Input
             8. Update Button
             9. Cancel Button
          4. Mission Defaults... Button
             1. Mission Suffix Input
             2. Mission Color Selection
                1. Apply to Waypoint Checkbox
             3. Update Button
             4. Cancel Button
          5. Load Button
          6. Save Button
          7. Push Button (not used)
          8. Pull Button (not used)
       2. Regions Subtab
          1. Regions Group
             1. New Region Button
             2. Center Region Button
             3. List Columns
                1. Name
                2. Reference
                3. Color
                4. Delete
             4. Load Regions File Button
             5. Save Regions File Button
          2. Regions Points Group
             1. Name Input
             2. Reference Point Input
             3. Add Points Button / Move Reference Radio Buttons
             4. List Columns
                1. Location
                2. Delete
    2. Chart Items Tab
       1. Markers Subtab
          1. List Columns
             1. Name
             2. Position (Lat/Lon)
             3. Disp Rng/Br
             4. Down
             5. Down Mode
             6. Zone Enabled
             7. Zone Radius
             8. Zone Opacity
             9. Delete
       2. MOB Subtab
          1. List Columns
             1. Name
             2. Position (Lat / Lon)
             3. Disp Rng/Br
             4. Down
             5. Roll
             6. Pitch
             7. Heading
             8. Created
             9. Delete
    3. Logging Tab (Operation Mode)
       1. Record Group
          1. Location Input
          2. Browse Button
          3. Set Name Input
          4. Screencast Checkbox
          5. Mark Group
             1. Mark Message Input
             2. Log Mark Button
             3. Convert to CSV Group
             1. Choose Log File Button
                1. Channel Selection
                2. Convert to CVS Button
    4. Logging Tab (Playback Mode)
       1. Leg Set Selection
          1. Browse Button
          2. Clear Button
       2. Timeline Slider (0:00-max time)
       3. Play Button
       4. Step Button
       5. Loop Button
       6. Playback Speed Selection
    5. Chart Config Tab
       1. Charts Subtab
          1. Import Button
          2. List Columns
             1. Visible
             2. Opacity
             3. Filename
          3. Zoom to Layer Button
          4. Layer Up Button
          5. Layer Down Button
          6. Remove Layer Button
       2. Misc Subtab
          1. HUD Text Group
             1. HUD Text Enable Toggle button
                1. Text Color Selection
             2. Enable Background Toggle Button
             1. Color Selection
             2. Opacity Input
          2. Display Units Group
             1. Position Selection
                1. Decimal Degrees
                2. Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
                3. Degrees, Decimal Minutes
                4. UTM
             2. Metric/Imperial Radio Buttons
             3. Auto Hide Bottom Controls Toggle Button
             4. True/Bounded Radio Buttons
             5. Hide Waypoint Text Toggle Button
    6. Setup Tab
       1. Position Declination Subtab
          1. Position Group
             1. Current Position Value Display
             2. Position Input
             3. Get Topside Button
             4. Update Vehicle Position Button
          2. Declination Group
             1. Current Declination Value Display
             2. Declination Input
             3. Update Vehicle Declination Button
             4. Auto Declinate Toggle Button
          3. Reset to GPS Button
          4. Reset to USBL Button
       2. Ship Config Subtab
          1. Ship's Length Input
          2. Ship's Beam Input
          3. Reference Point Fore/Aft Input
             1. Reference Point Fore/Aft Location Selection
          4. Reference Point Port/Starboard Input
             1. Reference Point Port/Starboard Location Selection
          5. GPS Antenna Fore/Aft Input
             1. GPS Fore/Aft Location Selection
          6. GPS Antenna Port/Starboard Input
             1. GPS Port/Starboard Location Selection
          7. GPS Corrected Checkbox
          8. Launch and Recovery Point Fore/Aft Input
             1. Launch and Recovery Fore/Aft Location Selection
          9. Launch and Recovery Point Input
             1. Launch and Recovery Port/Starboard Location Selection
          10. Ship Name Input
          11. Ship Color Selection
          12. Safe Zone Group
              1. Color Selection
              2. Radius Input
              3. Opacity Input
              4. Enabled Toggle Button
       3. Nav Items Subtab
          1. List Columns
             1. Type
             2. Active
             3. Last Updated
             4. Delete
          2. Pick a Channel Selection
             1. Varies based on devices
          3. Item Type Selection
          4. Group Name Group
             1. Color Selection
             2. Radius Input
             3. Opacity Input
          5. Set Button
12. Video Display
    1. Video Overlay Elements
       1. Temperature
       2. Heading
       3. Depth
       4. Altitude
       5. Location
       6. Pitch
       7. Roll
       8. Date / Time
       9. Dive #
       10. Note 1
       11. Note 2
13. Sonar Display Window
    1. Range Rings
    2. Sonar Map Overlay Toggle Button
14. Video/Sonar Tabs
    1. Camera Tab
       1. Camera White Balance Selection (ATW recommended)
       2. Camera Zoom Slider
          1. (-) Button
          2. (+) Button
       3. Auto Focus Button Toggle
       4. Inf Focus Button
       5. Macro Focus Button
       6. Focus Slider (Near-Far)
       7. Camera Tilt Indicator
       8. Center Tilt Button
       9. Take Snapshot Button
    2. LEDs Tab
       1. Narrow Slider (0-100%)
       2. Wide Slider (0-100%)
       3. Gang Toggle Button
    3. Sonar Control Tab
       1. Palette Selection
       2. Range Slider (min-max)
          1. (-) Button
          2. (+) Button
       3. Gain Slider (min-max)
          1. (-) Button
          2. (+) Button
       4. Bias/Span Sliders
       5. Navigation Mode / Identification Mode Radio Buttons
    4. Tracking Control Tab
       1. Track Targets Button
       2. Feature Threshold Slider
          1. (-) Button
          2. (+) Button
       3. Target Timeout Input
       4. Max Size Difference Input
       5. Minimum Feature Size Input
       6. Search Radius Input
    5. Power Tab
       1. Disable All Autos Button
       2. Power Limit Slider (0-3000)
    6. Joystick Gains Tab
       1. Vertical (Heave) Slider (0-100%)
       2. Horizontal (Surge and Sway) Slider (0-100%)
       3. Turn (Yaw) Slider (0-100%)

Knowledge Requirement 3:

Project Planning

Operators should be able to plan all aspects of a mission. Operators should be aware of ROV crew roles and responsibilities. Operators should be able to identify risks and apply appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

1. Project Planning
   1. Objectives Definition
      1. Project Goals
      2. Contingency Planning
      3. Go - No Go Criteria
   2. Requirements Analysis
      1. Safety Concerns
      2. Power Requirements and Availability
      3. Equipment Selection
         1. ROV System
         2. Accessories
         3. Supplemental Equipment
      4. Crew Selection
         1. Crew Attire
   3. Logistics Coordination
      1. Transportation
      2. Site Selection / Setup

Knowledge Requirement 4:
Data Processing

Operators should be aware of what information can be collected, how it is recorded, how to play it back, how it can be exported to other formats and how it can be distributed.

Other more advanced post-processing requirements may require additional knowledge. These are not listed here.

1. Preparation
1. Video Overlay Text
2. Camera Settings (changed dynamically)
3. Sonar Settings (changed dynamically)
2. Sensor Data Recording
   1. Still Images
      1. Screenshots
      2. High Resolution Snapshots
   2. Video
   3. Sonar
   4. Telemetry
3. File Formats
1. Still Images - .png / .jpg
2. Video - .mp4
3. Sonar 0 .mp4
4. Telemetry - .gssbin
4. Default Recording Location
5. Modifying Recording Location
6. File Naming Convention
7. Playback
   1. Native players for still images and videos
   2. Greensea Playback Mode
Data Export
1. Channels
2. Data Items
8. Data Distribution

Knowledge Requirement 5:

Diagnostic Information and Displays

Operators should know where to find diagnostic Information and be able to use the information to help isolate problems and possibly determine the cause and resolution of problems.

1. Greensea Diagnostics Mode Tabs
1. Vehicle Configuration
   1. Temperature Group
      1. Water Temperature Display
   2. Joystick Data Group
      1. Hand Controller Analog Response
      2. Joystick X
      3. Joystick Y
      4. Joystick Turn
      5. Left Upper Knob
      6. Left Lower Knob
      7. Side Knob
   3. Buttons Group
      1. Controller Dependent - see hand controller mappings
   4. Overlay Group
      1. Video Overlay Button
      2. Record Overlay Button
      3. Font size Input
      4. Temperature Button
      5. Time Button
      6. Dive # Input
      7. Note 1 Input
      8. Note 2 Input
      9. Location Button
      10. Depth Button
      11. Altitude Button
      12. Heading Button
      13. Pitch Button
      14. Roll Button
2. Vehicle Network
   1. Thruster Groups
      1. Thruster 1 Group
      2. Thruster 2 Group
      3. Thruster 3 Group
      4. Thruster 4 Group
      5. Thruster 5 Group
      6. Thruster 6 Group
      7. Thruster 7 Group
   2. LED Groups
      1. LED 1 Group
      2. LED 2 Group
   3. Camera Group
      1. Camera Group
3. Vehicle Sensors
   1. Doppler Velocity Log Group
   2. Inertial Measurement Group
   3. Pressure Group
   4. Ultra Short Baseline Group
   5. Range Scale Input
4. Positioning
   1. ROV GPS Group
   2. Topside GPS Group
2. Video Settings (http://192.168.1.11)
3. Sonar Native Application (Oculus ViewPoint software)
4. DVL Settings (http://192.168.1.50)
5. Connections and Pinouts (see Operator's Manual)
   1. Tether 8 Pin Specifications
   2. 5 Pin Specifications
   3. 9 Pin Specifications
6. Module Configuration
   1. Concepts
   2. Parameters

Skill Proficiencies

Skill Proficiencies are defined as specific activities that an operator would be expected to be able to perform.

There are 3 categories of Skill Profciencies:

1. Computer Fundamentals
2. Operational Tactics
3. Field Maintenance and Repairs

Proficiency Requirement 1:

Computer Fundamentals

Operators should be able to use a computer to perform general purpose operations like starting programs, copying files, managing disk space and connecting to a network.

1. Computer Fundamentals
   1. Log in
   2. Launch Programs
   3. Copy Files
   4. Identify Disk Space Utilization
   5. Open Documentation
   6. Connect to a Network
   7. Initiate a TeamViewer Remote Support Session
   8. Open a Terminal Window and Enter Commands

Proficiency Requirement 2:

Operational Tactics

Operators should be able to control the ROV manually and using the autonomous piloting features. This includes all phases of an operation from initial setup and launch through retrieve and storage. The operator's objective is usually to complete a task - piloting the ROV needs to be a secondary and instinctive process so that the operator can focus on accomplishing the primary objectives. Operators should not be distracted by having to search the interface to find a feature or not taking advantage of the tools that can make the tasks easier.

1. Pre Dive Set Up
   1. Inspection
   2. Make Connections
      1. Strain Relief Connections
   4. Apply Power
   5. Function Test
   6. Launch Vehicle
   7. Check / Adjust Ballast
   8. Stabilize Vehicle
   9. Initialize Navigation
      1. Heading Check and Calibration if Necessary
      2. Location
         1. Reset to GPS
         2. Set Position
         3. Copy/Paste Entry from Topside GPS
         4. Manual Entry
      3. Declination
         1. Use Auto Declination
         2. Look Up Declination
         3. Manual Entry
2. Manual Flight
   1. Power Setting
   2. Joystick Gains
   3. Surge F-R
   4. Sway L-R
   5. Heave U-D
   6. Yaw L-R
   7. Hover
3. Auto Assisted Flight
   1. Heading (Set Point)
   2. Depth (Set Point)
   3. Altitude (Set Point)
   4. Pitch (Increment/Decrement/Zero)
   5. Roll (Increment/Decrement/Zero)
   6. Disable Autos
4. Lights Control
   1. Narrow
   2. Wide
5. Camera Control
   1. Tilt Up/Down
   2. Pitch Vehicle Up/Down
   3. Yaw Vehicle Left/Right
   4. Focus Near/Far
   5. Zoom In/Out
   6. White Balance
   7. Current Tilt Display
   8. Recenter Tilt
6. Logging
   1. Snapshots
      1. Hand Controller
      2. Interface
      3. Screen Capture
   2. HiRes Snapshots
   3. Record
      1. Record with Screencast
7. Playback
   1. Playback
   2. Set Logging Location
   3. Export
      1. Select Channel(s)
8. Sonar Operations
   1. Adjust Range
   2. Adjust Gain
   3. Adjust Bias / Span
   4. Select Frequency
   5. Identify targets
9. GPS Operations
10. DVL Operations
11. USBL Operations
12. Manipulator Operations
    1. Rotate Jaws
    2. Open Jaws
    3. Close Jaws
13. Charts
    1. Download Chart
    2. Create Chart
    3. Load Chart
    4. Set Opacity
    5. Set Layer Order
    6. Remove Chart
14. Dynamic Positioning
    1. Activate
    2. Set Step Size
    3. Use Jog Controls
       1. Jog Controls Window
       2. Keyboard
       3. Xbox Elite
    4. Emergency Stop
15. Missions
    1. Waypoints
       1. Set Waypoint Defaults
       2. Select Mission
       3. Place Waypoints
       4. Go To Waypoint
       5. Edit Waypoints
       6. Edit Waypoints Dynamically
       7. Lock/Unlock Waypoints
       8. Reorder Waypoints
    2. Mission Execution
       1. Create Mission
       2. Execute Mission
       3. Hold
       4. Reverse Route
       5. Previous
       6. Next
       7. Use Locks
          1. Control Speed
          2. Control Heading
          3. Control Depth
       8. Manage Missions
    3. Regions
       1. Place Region
       2. Set Coverage
       3. Clear Coverage
       4. Move Region
       5. Delete Region
16. Markers
    1. Place Markers
    2. Edit Markers
    3. Go To Marker
17. MOB
    1. Place MOB
    2. Edit MOB
18. Orbit
    1. Locate
    2. Advance / Retreat
    3. Orbit
19. Sonar Orbit
    1. Establish Tracking
    2. Advance / Retreat
    3. Orbit
20. Post Dive Procedures
    1. Equipment Care
       1. Cleaning
       2. Storage
    2. Data Management
       1. Data Recovery
       2. Data Analysis
       3. Data Archiving

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

Mission Specialist Operator Curricula

The following curricula are available for operators:

• Mission Specialist Defender Operator Curriculum
• Mission Specialist Pro 5 Operator Curriculum
• Pro 4 Operator Curriculum

Mission Specialist Defender Operator Curriculum

The following sequence of lessons is recommended for learning how to use the VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender.

Novice Operator (100 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. How to Use these VideoRay Training Library Lessons
2. Mission Specialist Overview Video
3. Safety First
4. Defender Overview
5. Greensea Workspace Overview
6. Standards of Equipment Care
7. Defender IP65 Hand Controller Mapping
8. Defender Xbox Elite Hand Controller Mapping
9. Defender Quick Start Instructions
10. Defender Periodic Maintenance

• Practical Exercises

1. Defender Manual Control Exercises
   1. Defender Manual Control Exercises Workbook

Basic Operator (200 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. Operating the Camera and LED Lights
2. Defender Auto Modes
3. Defender Thruster Module (This lesson includes the propeller and thruster module removal and replacement and thruster oil refill instructions, or you can view each lesson independently.)
1. Defender Removal and Replacement Instructions: Thruster Propeller
2. Defender Removal and Replacement Instructions: Thruster Module
3. Thuster Oil Refill Instructions

• Sensors and Tooling Lessons

1. Operating the Blueprint Subsea Oculus Sonar

• Practical Exercises

1. Defender Auto Modes Control Exercises
   1. Defender Auto Modes Control Exercises Workbook

Advanced Operator (300 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. Defender Dynamic Positioning and Jog Controls

• Practical Exercises

1. Defender Dynamic Positioning and Jog Controls Exercises
1. Defender Dynamic Positioning and Jog Controls Exercises Workbook

Mission Specialist Pro 5 Operator Curriculum

The following sequence of lessons is recommended for learning how to use the VideoRay Mission Specialist Pro 5.

Novice Operator (100 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. How to Use these VideoRay Training Library Lessons
2. Mission Specialist Overview Video
3. Safety First
4. Pro 5 Overview
5. Greensea Workspace Overview
6. Standards of Equipment Care
7. Pro 5 IP65 Hand Controller Mapping
8. Pro 5 Quick Start Instructions
9. Pro 5 Periodic Maintenance

• Practical Exercises

1. Pro 5 Manual Control Exercises
   1. Pro 5 Manual Control Exercises Workbook

Basic Operator 200 Level Lessons

• Lessons

1. Operating the Camera and LED Lights
2. Pro 5 Auto Modes

• Sensors and Tooling Lessons

1. Operating the Blueprint Subsea Oculus Sonar

• Practical Exercises

1. Pro 5 Auto Modes Control Exercises
   1. Pro 5 Auto Modes Control Exercises Workbook

Pro 4 Operator Curriculum

The success of our customers is directly proportionate to the quality of instruction they receive when they take delivery of their system. Better training translates into a higher mission success rate, fewer catastrophic "incidents", and an overall better product experience. And, as expected, some training is better than no training at all.

Pro 4 Basic Operator Training Videos

Since there is no such thing as too much training and we realize not all customers can attend training in person, VideoRay has produced a series of very basic instructional videos.

Topics in this Playlist

1. Unpacking Your New Pro 4 ROV System
2. Inside the Pro 4 Submersible Case
3. Inside the Pro 4 Control Console
4. Connecting the Pro 4 Components
5. Powering Up the Pro 4 ROV
6. Ballasting the Pro 4 Submersible
7. Installing the Pro 4 Control Console Sunshade
8. Basic Tether Management
9. Pro 4 VideoRay Cockpit Control Software Overview
10. Pro 4 Accessory Port and Accessories
11. Pro 4 Basic Tool Kit
12. How to change a Pro 4 Cartridge Seal
13. How to change the Pro 4 Propellers
14. Installing the Manipulator on a Pro 4 Submersible
15. Installing the BlueView Sonar on a Pro 4 Submersible

This playlist includes a basic introduction to setting up the equipment. It is not intended to cover operational tactics with the exception of basic tether management. Additional training is advised.

If there are additional topics you would like to learn, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. !

VIDEORAY BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS (Click on "Playlist" to select desired video)

Mission Specialist Technician Curricula

The following curricula is available for technicians:

• Mission Specialist Technician
• Pro 4 Technician

Mission Specialist Technician

The following sequence of lessons is recommended for learning how to maintain, diagnose and repair Mission Specialist Systems and accessories.

Basic Technician (100 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. How to Use these VideoRay Training Library Lessons
2. Mission Specialist Overview Video
3. Safety First
4. Standards of Equipment Care
5. Defender Periodic Maintenance
6. Pro 5 Periodic Maintenance

Basic Technician (200 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. Mission Specialist Diagnostics Methods
2. Mission Specialist Repair Procedures
3. Defender Thruster Module (This lesson includes the propeller and thruster module removal and replacement and thruster oil refill instructions, or you can view each lesson independently.)
   1. Defender Removal and Replacement Instructions: Thruster Propeller
   2. Defender Removal and Replacement Instructions: Thruster Module
   3. Thuster Oil Refill Instructions

• Sensors and Tooling Lessons

1. Blueprint Lab
   1. Blueprint Lab Rotating Manipulator
2. Blueprint Subsea
   1. Blueprint Subsea Rotating Manipulator
   2. Seatrac USBL (Ultra Short Baseline Acoustic Position Tracking)
3. Inuktun
   1. Inuktun Rotating Manipulator
4. Nortek
   1. Nortek DVL (Doppler Velocity Log)
5. VideoRay
   1. Topside and ROV GPS (Global Positioning System)

Advanced Technician (300 Level Series)

• Lessons

1. Mission Specialist Theory of Operation
2. Mission Specialist Advanced Diagnostics and Repairs
3. Mission Specialist Operator Control Console Repair Procedures

Pro 4 Technician Curriculum

The Pro 4 Advanced Maintenance in-person training is recommended for learning how to maintain, diagnose and repair Mission Specialist Systems and accessories. For those unable to attend in person training, the Pro 4 Maintenance Manual is available for viewing online within the VideoRay Educational Resources Library.

Mission Specialist

Mission Specialist lessons include:

• Mission Specialist Defender Lessons
• Mission Specialist Pro 5 Lessons

General Lessons

The following lessons are of general interest to the ROV community.