ROV KIEL 6000 is equipped with 2 manipulators for sampling of rocks and organisms as well as for the handling of tools and other gear at the seafloor. A toolskid underneath the vehicle, with 2 hydraulically driven drawers, provides space for samples and additional scientific gear (further tools and equipment HERE...).
7-function manipulator ORION.
Top: ORION duriing smapling with shovel; bottom: RigMaster and ORION during the employment of a Helium sampler.
5-function manipulator RigMaster.
ORION 7PE:
7-function manipulator with maximum reach of 1850 mm
lifting power at full extension: 61 kg
maximum lifting power: 227 kg
maximum yaw of the claw: 152 mm
grabbing force of the claw: 4448 N
torque force of the claw: 170 Nm at 8-15 rpm
RigMaster:
5-function manipulator with maximum reach of 1300 mm
lifting power at full extension: 181 kg
maximum lifting power: 270 kg
maximum yaw of the claw: 284 mm
grabbing force of the claw: 4448 N
torque force of the claw: 170 Nm at 8-15 rpm
Toolskid:
3.5 m x 2.3 m x 0.7 m
with 2 hydraulically driven plates equipped with adjustable sampling boxes and the possibility for mounting of additional scientific gear
via the telemetry, 24 addtional scientific probes / tools may be integrated (serial: RS232, RS485; video: PAL/ digital or analogue; ethernet; power supply 24 VDC)
additional hydraulic connections may be used (4 proportional valves, 12 magnetic valves @ 207 bar, max 39 lpm).
Dr. James Taylor GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel Wischhofstr. 1-3 D-24148 Kiel Technology & Logistics Centre Tel.: 0049 431 600-2134 Fax: 0049 431 600-2680 E-mail: jtaylor(at)geomar.de
Technical Head
Martin Pieper (Dipl. Ing.) Technology & Logistics Centre Tel.: 0049 431 600-1688 Fax: 0049 431 600-2680 E-mail: mpieper(at)geomar.de
