AC-ROV 2
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Tel: +44 (0)1224 790100 . Fax: +44 (0)1224 790111 . www.ac-cess.com AC-ROV 2 Function Manipulator The market leading AC-ROV Underwater Inspection System is available with a 2 function manipulator. Inline with the AC-ROV ethos of mobility, portability and robustness the solution is an integrated arrangement. The outcome retains the clean, robust and snag free shape of the AC-ROV, while maintaining the single operator aspect of the system. The Manipulator could not be easier to deploy, with no modifications required to the AC-ROV system and no specialist training for integrating the arm to the vehicle. • Robust, Serviceable and fully Integrated Design • Simple ‘no modification’ retrofit* • AC-ROV mobility, portability and robustness During ROV operations, there are many situations where you need to hold on or recover objects to the surface. A single function manipulator is no use for either of these applications which is why AC-CESS developed a two function manipulator providing both GRIP and Continuous ROTATE. Use the manipulator to anchor the AC-ROV to something stable and then rotate it to get the viewed image in the correct plane. The AC-ROV can be left to watch a target and the pilot can take a rest or carry out other duties. Alternatively, and perhaps the more obvious application of a manipulator is to pick-up or deploy objects. If the weight and size of an object is beyond the capability of the manipulator then use it to run a line and hook or other secondary recovery device to the target. The rotation function of the manipulator is a big benefit when using a looped line to ‘snare’ a target. Once a line or hook is released onto a target the AC-ROV is there to monitor target recovery. • • • Grip and continuous two way rotation Single operator Override fail-safe release Vehicle and manipulator operations can be simultaneously carried out by one person. The AC-ROV is controlled with one hand while the manipulator is operated via a thumb controlled joy stick in the other hand. Supplied in its own custom case, the manipulator can be specified with 2 or 3 jaws and has an override fail-safe release mechanism in case of power failure, ensuring the vehicle can be recovered safely.

Tel: +44 (0)1224 790100 . Fax: +44 (0)1224 790111 . www.ac-cess.com SPECIFICATION 2 Function Manipulator Integrated to AC-ROV Base Block Materials Style Jaw Grip Jaw Rotate Acetyl, Stainless Steel, Titanium 2 jaw or 3 jaw 50g x 45mm maximum (golf ball) 5 seconds full open to full closed Continuous CW or CCW 5 seconds per rev CONFIGURED AC-ROV: Length Width Height Vehicle Fly Through 285mm 151mm 152mm 200mm The manipulator is supplied in its own custom case.