Typhoon MK2 150

SNM Brazil
Typhoon System Overview

TMT-NMA-041 Total Marine Technology Pty Ltd Revision Number: 3

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Document Control Details

Job Code: 3613
Project Title: Typhoon MK2 150 SNM Brazil
Subject: Typhoon System Overview
Client: TMT
Doc No: TMT-NMA-041
Date: 20 October 2015
Revision History:
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1 17/04/14 First Release R White M de Castro
J Dobra
Updated format & added
2 21/07/14 R White M de Castro M de Castro
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3 20/10/15 R White A Huettner M de Castro
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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Document Control Details ..................................................................................................... 2

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 3
1. Associated Documentation and Terminology ................................................................ 5
1.1 Terminology ............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Document Conventions ........................................................................................... 7
1.3 Document Tree ........................................................................................................ 8
2. Overview of a Typhoon System ..................................................................................... 9
3. Surface Power & Control ..............................................................................................12
4. Deck HPU.....................................................................................................................14
5. LARS & Winch ..............................................................................................................16
5.1 Deck Cables ...........................................................................................................18
5.2 Surface J-Boxes .....................................................................................................19
6. Umbilical .......................................................................................................................20
7. Tether Management System ........................................................................................21
8. Tether ...........................................................................................................................24
9. Typhoon MK2 150 ROV ...............................................................................................25
10. Pilot Interface Overlay Software ................................................................................27
11. TMT Tooling Skid.......................................................................................................30

Table of Figures
Figure 1: Typhoon Documentation Tree ............................................................................... 8
Figure 2: Typhoon System at a Glance ................................................................................ 9
Figure 3: Ships Power Supply .............................................................................................11
Figure 4: Control Room Core Systems ................................................................................12
Figure 5: Deck HPU .............................................................................................................14
Figure 6: CJC Water Separation Unit ..................................................................................14
Figure 7: XW-90 LARS ........................................................................................................16
Figure 8: HFM-135 LARS ....................................................................................................16
Figure 9: Surface J-Boxes ...................................................................................................19
Figure 10: Umbilical Cross Section ......................................................................................20
Figure 11: Perry Type 5a Major TMS Components (Side 1) ................................................21

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Figure 12: Perry Type 5a Major TMS Components (Side 2) ................................................22

Figure 13: Tether Line Cross Section ..................................................................................24
Figure 14: Typhoon MK2 150 ..............................................................................................25
Figure 15: Pilot Interface Overlay ........................................................................................27
Figure 16: TMT Tooling Skid Attached & Extended .............................................................30
Figure 17: Tooling Skid Detailed View .................................................................................31

Table of Tables
Table 1: Standards Referenced ............................................................................................ 5
Table 2: Document Conventions .......................................................................................... 7
Table 3: Typhoon System at a Glance ................................................................................10
Table 4: Surface Power & Control at a Glance ....................................................................13
Table 5: Deck HPU at a Glance...........................................................................................15
Table 6: A-Frames at a Glance............................................................................................17
Table 7: Umbilical Cross Section .........................................................................................20
Table 8: TMS at a Glance ....................................................................................................22
Table 9: Tether Line ............................................................................................................24
Table 10: Typhoon MK2 150 at a Glance ............................................................................26
Table 11: Application / Description ......................................................................................28

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 Associated Documentation and Terminology

1. Associated Documentation and Terminology

Table 1: Standards Referenced

Document No. Rev. Date Description/Title Company

Documents
TMT-NDP-001 3 20/10/15 Typhoon MK2 150 Drawing Pack TMT
TMT-NMA-027 3 20/10/15 ROV Technical Manual TMT
TMT-NMA-032 3 20/10/15 System Operations Manual TMT
TMT-NMA-033 3 20/10/15 System Maintenance Manual TMT
TMT-NMA-034 3 20/10/15 Surface Power & Control Manual TMT
TMT-NMA-037 6 20/10/15 Pilot Software Manual TMT
TMT-NMA-068 3 20/10/15 Typhoon MK2 150 TMT Acronyms TMT

Drawings*

Manuals and Data Sheets

Industry Standards

Note: *Drawing revision details are maintained within the TMT-NDP-001 Typhoon MK2
150 Drawing Pack.

1.1 Terminology
A Ampere
AC Alternating Current
CB Circuit Breaker
DC Direct Current
DCV Directional Control Valve
GFM Ground Fault Monitors
GUI Graphical User Interface
HPU Hydraulic Power Unit
J-Box Junction Box
LARS Launch And Recovery System
LED Light Emitting Diode
LV Low Voltage
MBL Minimum Breaking Load
MM Multi Mode
MRU Motion Reference Unit
MUX Multiplexer
MV Medium Voltage

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Associated Documentation and Terminology

NDT Non Destructive Testing

PCB Printed Circuit Board
PDU Power Distribution Unit
pf Power Factor
ph Phase
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
SM Single Mode
TMS Tether Management Systems
TMT Total Marine Technology
TX Transformer
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VSD Variable Speed Drive
WLL Working Load Limit

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 Associated Documentation and Terminology

1.2 Document Conventions

It is important that you understand the conventions used in this manual in order to use it,
and the system, efficiently.
In addition to general formatting that emphasises a word, some text in this manual has
special formatting so that you can identify it easily as having special meaning. Examples of
these formats are given in Table 2.

Table 2: Document Conventions

Term Meaning
Warnings are operating instructions or practices which, if not correctly followed, can
Warning: result in personnel injury or loss of life.
Cautions are operating instructions or practices which, if not strictly observed, can result
Caution: in damage, destruction of equipment or corruption of data.
Bold text is used to identify text that is important or requires highlighting. For example,
Bold procedure or telephone numbers.

Blue Blue text is used to identify text that is linked to internal or external documents.

An explanation or condition which it is essential to highlight and deemed necessary for

Notes the understanding of the process.

Note: An absence of Warnings or Cautions does not indicate that risks are not present.
When operating and servicing equipment, always use the appropriate:
• Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safety Procedures
Note: Images may vary slightly from actual equipment due to enhancements and additions
to the Typhoon system.

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Associated Documentation and Terminology

1.3 Document Tree

This manual is part of a suite that covers the Typhoon ROV SNM Brazil Systems.

Figure 1: Typhoon Documentation Tree

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 Overview of a Typhoon System

2. Overview of a Typhoon System

The Typhoon Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system consists of the following main
system components:
• Typhoon ROV
• Tether Management System (TMS)
• Power Distribution Cabinets
o Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
o Low Voltage (LV) Cabinet
o Medium Voltage(MV) Cabinet
o ROV HPU Transformer Cabinet
• Control
o Pilot Control Console
o Control Cabinet
o 19” Rack
• Launch And Recovery System (LARS) that deploys the TMS and ROV to working
depth.
The main system components are displayed in Figure 2, along with general information
about the Typhoon system in Table 3.
Control Room
Control Power
19" Rack

Deck Cables
Low Medium
Control Console
PDU Voltage Voltage
ROV TMS ROV TMS
HPU
TX

A-Frame

Umbilical
Winch
Data

Surface Power
J-Box
Umbilical
Launch And
Recovery System

TMS

ROV
Tether

Figure 2: Typhoon System at a Glance

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Overview of a Typhoon System

Table 3: Typhoon System at a Glance

System Component Description

Surface Power & Control TMT; Power Cabinets, Pilot Control Console and 19” electrical rack

TMT; Typhoon MK2 150; 3000msw Depth Rating, 150Hp, Heavy Work
ROV
Class

Perry; Type 5A TMS; 3000msw Depth Rating, 530m of 35mm Tether, non-
TMS
buoyant

Lebus; Top Layer WLL 12T @ 0-55m/min, Bottom Layer WLL 18T @ 0-
Winch
40m/min, 3300m of 36.4mm Umbilical, Lebus grooved shells fitted to drum

A-Frame Subsea Innovation; XWM-90; 15T WLL, 5.0m outreach

A-Frame Subsea Innovation; HF-135; 15T WLL, 6.5m outreach

LARS HPU Bosch Bosch Rexroth; 210kW, Closed Loop (Winch) 400 l/min@320bar and Open
Rexroth Loop (A-frame) 78L/min@210bar, 60Hz/440VAC/3ph supply

Deck HPU Bosch Rexroth; 15kW, Open Loop, 30l/min@345 Bar

Umbilical Nexans; Steel Armoured

2
3 - Power Conductors, 16mm , 4.5kVAC
2
7 – Power Conductors, 4mm , 3.3kVAC
Umbilical Content
1 – Fibre Optic, 6SM+6MM
2
1 – Screened Quad, 0.5mm
Tether Nexans; Light Weight SCV, 35mm, 3ɸ
2
3 - Power Conductors, 6mm , 3.3kVAC
2
3 – Power Conductors, 2.5mm , 3.3kVAC
Tether Content
1 – Fibre Optic, 6SM+6MM
2
1 – Screened Quad, 0.5mm

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 Overview of a Typhoon System

Figure 3: Ships Power Supply

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Surface Power & Control

3. Surface Power & Control

The surface power equipment receives input power from the ship and provides monitoring,
distribution, and control for power to the Control Console, TMS, and Typhoon ROV.
The surface control system provides the monitoring and control functions from the Control
Console to the TMS and Typhoon ROV; refer to Figure 4.

Electrical Power Cabinets

19" Rack PDU

LV
ROV / TMS
MV
ROV / TMS
HPU TX

Figure 4: Control Room Core Systems

The following components make up the Control Room core systems:

• Power Distribution Unit Cabinet
• Low Voltage Cabinet
• Medium Voltage Cabinet
• ROV HPU Transformer Cabinet
• Pilot Control Console
o Console Junction Box
• 19” Computer Rack

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Table 4 contains a brief description of the Surface Power & Control components:

Table 4: Surface Power & Control at a Glance

Component Description
The PDU is the point of supply for other cabinets and also
Power Distribution Unit
houses a 2kVA conditioned power transformer.
The LV cabinet provides the low voltage power to the
Low Voltage Cabinet: Typhoon system. The LV cabinet is divided into two parts,
the ROV and the TMS side.
The ROV side of the LV cabinet includes a circuit breaker
ROV Side and control contacts for both the ROV HPU and ROV
Instrumentation.
The TMS side of the LV cabinet consists of starting and
auxiliary circuits for TMS HPU and associated
TMS Side
instrumentation. The contactors are connected to low
voltage side of appropriate transformers in MV section.
MV cabinet is used to house all MV circuits including the
transformers for the measurement of MV cabinet voltage
and current and insulation monitor adaptors.
Medium Voltage (MV) Cabinet The MV cabinet additionally houses the:
• TMS HPU Power Supply
• TMS Instrumentation Supply
• ROV Instrumentation Transformers
The ROV HPU Transformer cabinet houses a 200kVA
transformer. The cabinet is physically joined with the MV
ROV HPU Transformer Cabinet
cabinet for the interconnection of components and power
supply.
The 19” Computer Rack contains the majority of the surface
Communications and Control Equipment.
This includes the:
• Aux 1 Computer
• Aux 2 Computer
• Fibre Optics Patch Panel
• KVM Switcher
Computer Rack, 19”
• Pilot Computer
• TMS Surface Control
• UPS
• Vessel Integration Panel
• Video Editing Computer
• Video Isolation & MUX Enclosure
• Video Switcher
The Control Console provides the operator control of the
ROV. The console is a carbon fibre shell with movable
Control Console control panel modules that can be customised to suit the
type of job that vehicle is doing or to the operator’s
preference. The Video Switch touch screen is located here.

For additional information on Surface Power & Control, refer to the TMT Manuals\Surface
Power & Control folder on the digital technical manual.

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Deck HPU

4. Deck HPU
The Deck Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is a power generation system designed to convert
electrical input into a useable hydraulic power for local supply to the ROV and TMS
hydraulically operated tools and machinery while on the surface. An oil cooler is included in
the HPU, which regulates oil temperature returning to the tank.
Secondary functions are to provide a means to fill the ROV and TMS hydraulic system or
flushing the hydraulic system of a contaminated ROV or TMS.

Figure 5: Deck HPU

The Deck HPU system has been designed and built to operate at optimum levels while
maintaining the integrity of prime mover and key components.
The 22kW model is a HPU designed for use with systems vulnerable to water
contamination within their hydraulic system.
A CJCTM water separation unit is also provided which can decontaminate the ROV hydraulic
system continuously whilst on deck.

Figure 6: CJC Water Separation Unit

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 Deck HPU

Power generation of the HPU is provided by an electric motor coupled to a variable

displacement pump. Pump flow and pressure are adjustable; refer to refer to the OEM
Manuals\Deck HPU folder on the digital technical manual for operation and maintenance
specifics.

Table 5: Deck HPU at a Glance

Component Description
Physical
Mass 1Tonne
Dimensions 1300Lx1000Bx1000Hmm
Stainless Steel frame designed for operating in
Frame harsh environments and provides protection to
components
Lift Set 4 leg sling set c/w master link. Load tested to 6Te
Reservoir capacity 200 litre
Hydraulic Fluid @40ºC 22 to 32cSt
Power
Hydraulic Power 22kW
Operating Pressure 0 to 250bar
Maximum Pressure 250bar
Maximum Output Flow 30L/min@345bar
Electrical supply 440VAC
Electrical motor 1450rpm
Pump Unit TBA (cc’s)
Control
Emergency Stop Emergency stop button on control panel
On/off Switch for On / Off control
Main Motor “Start/Stop”, “Stop/Tripped” Oil
Control Buttons
Separator “Start/Stop”, “Stop/Tripped”
Pressure Relief System) 0 to 250bar
Pressure Relief (DCV) 0 to 250bar
HDM11P, Monobloc 4/3 way DCVs, manual
Pressure & Flow Control
operating, spring return Bucher Hydraulics
Fluid Conditioning
Cooler TBA
Oil separator CJC Offline oil / water separator
Ikron HF Max. working pressure 300bar, c/w
Pressure Filter
adjustable bypass valve. Filtration level 6 micron
Level Gauges Max, min, reservoir level

In addition, Operating Procedures and Maintenance requirements should be reviewed; refer

to the OEM Docs\Deck HPU folder on the digital technical manual.

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LARS & Winch

5. LARS & Winch

The primary function of the LARS is to hoist the coupled TMS and ROV off the deck at the
beginning of each mission and back again at the end. The winch deploys both the TMS and
ROV to the working depth and then hauls them back to the surface using the umbilical
cable.
The XW-90 has a telescopic boom which improves parking of ROV and TMS behind each
other and outboard mechanical stops.

Figure 7: XW-90 LARS

Figure 8: HFM-135 LARS

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 LARS & Winch

LARS consists of the following components:

• A Frame
• LARS HPU
• Surface J-Box
• Umbilical Line
• Winch
• Winch Slip-Ring
The winch stores ~3300m of umbilical.
The LARS is controlled from the ship’s deck. Video cameras monitor deployment and
displays on the Control Console in the Control room. Table 6 contains the A-Frame
specifications.
Table 6: A-Frames at a Glance

Parameter Specification Comments

A Frame - XWM-90
Safe working load 15T (45T test)
Design factor 3.0 global
Outreach 4.0 m
Dimensions 4.0 wide x 6.0 long (m)
Gross weight 27,000kg
Swing frame envelope +/- 30º pitch / +/- 45º roll
Boom extension 2.0m
Sheave wheel diameter 1200mm
Hydraulic damping +/- 10º
Latch rotation 355º
A-Frame – HFM-135
Safe working load 2.5T (Hook Load) / 15T (at depth)
Design factor 3.0 global
Outreach 6.3 m
Dimensions 4.0 wide x 6.0 long (m)
Gross weight 35,000 kg
Swing frame envelope +/- 30º pitch / +/- 45º roll
Boom extension 2.0m
Sheave wheel diameter 1.2m Groove to suit umbilical
Hydraulic damping +/- 10º
Latch rotation 355º

To access the ROV System Cable Block Diagram schematic; refer to

the TMT-NDP-001\Electrical\ 0004-4833 ROV System Cable Block Diagram on the
digital technical manual.
For additional information on both LARS and Winch, refer to the OEM Manuals\LARS
folder on the digital technical manual.

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LARS & Winch

5.1 Deck Cables

The following deck cables are included for connection between PDU cabinets and umbilical
winches
• HV deck cable for ROV and TMS HPU’s and instrumentation, between MV cabinet
and umbilical winch stationary J-Box.
o Manufacturer: CCI
o Type: FCU/EPR/SW4/GSWB/SW4 1,9/3,3kV 3x16
o Design and construction to BS6883: 1999 – Power and control cable
armoured, 600 / 1000VAC 1900 / 3300VAC
o Four (4) cable runs per ROV system;
o Total length 840m supplied for two ROVs on one vessel
• Fiber optic deck cable connecting operator console to umbilical winch stationary
J-Box.
o Manufacturer: Draka
o Type: QFCI-I/O/RM-JM/- F1
o One (1) cable run per ROV system
Total length of 250m supplied for two (2) ROV’s on one vessel / platform.

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5.2 Surface J-Boxes

The Surface J-Boxes connect the deck cable to the slip rings (fixed) and the umbilical to the
slip rings (rotating). The junction boxes contain all the necessary terminal strips and
connectors for system interconnection. The Surface J-Boxes are designed for use in an
offshore environment and are water wash-down rated.

Figure 9: Surface J-Boxes

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Umbilical

6. Umbilical
The umbilical connects the TMS to LARS. The umbilical line is of a larger and thicker
diameter that is used as the tether. A 2800m to 3300m length is generally provided.
The umbilical cable contains a group of cables that carry electrical power, video and data
signals back and forth between the Pilot and Aux computers and the TMS.
The line consists of two layers of counter-wound steel armour layers and a cable bundle
consisting of the medium voltage electrical conductors and a stainless steel tube containing
the fibre bundle.
The umbilical is fully tested in regards to:
• Torque-balance
• Breaking strength
• Crush resistance
• Bend fatigue
• Pressure tolerance
• Breakdown voltage
The umbilical safe working load takes into consideration:
• Both TMS and ROV weight in air and water
• Load accelerations during deployment, recovery and normal operations
Table 7: Umbilical Cross Section
Steel Armoured ROV Umbilical 4.5kV
Description Size Comment
2
Power Conductor 16mm , 4.5kV Three (3) conductors
2
Power Conductor 4mm , 3.3kV Seven (7) conductors
1SM for TMS, 2SM for
Fibre Optic
6MM and 6SM ROV used, 6MM not
Element
used
2
Screen Quad 0.5mm
Nominal OD 36.4mm
Drain core 9x 0.5mm² Grounded at both ends
Earth core 1x 6mm² - black Grounded at both ends
SWL 200kN
MBL 665kN
Weight in air 4.75kg/m
Weight in water 3.65kg/m

Figure 10: Umbilical Cross Section

Note: The black drain conductors must not be used as power conductors. The black
coloured conductors are drain wires that are connected to ground.
For additional information on the umbilical, refer to the OEM Manuals\Umbilical & Tether
folder on the digital technical manual.

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7. Tether Management System

The Tether Management System (TMS) is a Perry Type 5a. The TMS takes the ROV to the
required working depth. The purpose of the TMS is to lengthen and shorten the tether so
the effect of cable drag where there are underwater currents, is minimised.
The TMS hangs at the end of the steel-armoured umbilical cable. During launch and
recovery, the TMS sits latched on top of the ROV. A drum on the TMS pays out and
retrieves tether cable, allowing the ROV to be deployed for tasks.
The TMS is monitored and controlled from the Pilot Control Console.
The TMS is equipped with its own:
• Hydraulic Manifold
• Hydraulic System (HPU)
• Oil filled Slip-Ring
• Pan & Tilt
• Sensors (oil level, pressure, water detect, force, latched, docked)
• Subsea Electronic Control
• Video Camera and Lights
Once the TMS reaches working depth, the ROV is released and controlled from the Pilot
Control Console, as well as tethering in and out as required.
Sensors indicate the status of the ROV latch to the Pilot Control Console.
Figure 11 and Figure 12 display the two sides of the TMS, major components are labelled.

Figure 11: Perry Type 5a Major TMS Components (Side 1)

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Tether Management System

Figure 12: Perry Type 5a Major TMS Components (Side 2)

Note: The ROV can be operated without a TMS. In this case, the umbilical from the LARS
connects directly to the ROV.
Table 8: TMS at a Glance

Parameter Specification
Dimensions
Diameter 2025mm, including D Rubber)
Height 2215mm, including D rubber & snubber ring
ROV Contact Diameter 1795mm Nominal, including D rubber on base of TMS
Snubber Contact Diameter 1089mm minimum
Weight
In Air (without tether) 2300kg
In Seawater 1750kg
Lift cone weight (typical) 35kg in air, 30kg in water
Tether Capacity 550m provided
Miscellaneous
Tether path bend radius 265mm minimum (inside edge)
Tether Storage bend radius 310mm (inside edge)
Depth Rating 4000msw
Ambient air temperature -20ºC to +45ºC
Environment
Seawater temperature -2ºC to +30ºC

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Parameter Specification
Chain driven by hydraulic motor.
Drum Supports sub-sea slip ring and rotating junction box.
Width adjustable for different tethers and scroll sheets.
Fitted as a standard. Replaceable to accommodate
Scroll shell
different tether types.

For additional information on the TMS, refer to the OEM Manuals\Tether Management
System folder on the digital technical manual.

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Tether

8. Tether
The tether connects the TMS to the ROV. Tethers are usually thinner and more flexible
than the umbilical line. Additionally, close to neutrally buoyant.
The tether contains a group of cables that carry electrical power, video and data signals
back and forth between the TMS and the ROV. The TMS relays the signals and power for
the ROV down the tether cable.
A 550m to 750m length of tether is generally provided.
Note: The tether is not designed for lifting the ROV.

Table 9: Tether Line

Buoyant SCV Tether 35mm

Description Size Comment
2
Power Conductor 6mm , 3.3kV Three (3) conductors
supply for HPU Electric
Motor
2
Power Conductor 2.5mm , 3.3kV Two (2) conductors
supply for ROV
Instrumentation
Fibre Optic 6MM and 6SM Two (2) SM used for
Element ROV, 6MM not used
2
Screen Quad 0.5mm Not used
Drain Cores 6x 0.5mm² Grounded at both ends
Nominal OD 35mm
SWL 22kN
MBL 400mm
Weight in air 1100kg/km
Weight in water 90kg/km

Figure 13: Tether Line Cross Section

Note: The black drain conductors must not be used as power conductors. The black
coloured conductors are normally drain wires that are connected to ground.
For additional information on the tether line, refer to the OEM Manuals\Umbilical & Tether
folder on the digital technical manual.

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 Typhoon MK2 150 ROV

9. Typhoon MK2 150 ROV

The Typhoon MK2 150 is a 150HP heavy duty, work class hydraulic ROV with a 3000msw
depth rating, field-proven to 3100msw. It is designed and built in Australia as a cost
effective and client-focused answer to your ROV needs. The Typhoon has significant
advantages in deck footprint, deck loading, performance and reliability.

Figure 14: Typhoon MK2 150

Once at the ROV, the electrical power is split and distributed between different components
of the ROV. Most of the electrical power is used to drive the electrical motor which, in turn,
drives the Main and Aux hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic pumps are used to power
equipment such as the thrusters, hydraulic functions (Pan & Tilt assemblies, Z Functions),
manipulator arms and tooling.
The Auxiliary (Aux) hydraulic system is configured as a completely separate system. It is
practically useful for the operation of subsea hotstabs or other tools that could lead to
contamination of the hydraulic fluid with seawater.
Sensors on the ROV report the status of thrusters, and other electrical, hydraulic, and
compensation components to touchscreen and LED displays located on the Pilot Control
Console.
The Typhoon ROV moves to the work site and manoeuvres using its thrusters, which are
controlled at the Pilot Control Console hard controllers.
To assist in navigation the ROV has a:
• Altimeter
• Compass
• Depth sensor
• Sonar system
Cameras and lights provide views of the work area and mission critical areas within the
ROV.
The ROV is typically equipped with one or more manipulators, several video cameras and
several types of lights that both serve to view and to record the mission on disk.

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Typhoon MK2 150 ROV

In addition to this standard equipment, work skids can be attached to the ROV to expand its
capabilities for particular operations.
Table 10 contains a brief description of the Typhoon MK2 150 ROV:
Table 10: Typhoon MK2 150 at a Glance

Parameter Value Parameter Value

ROV Electrical Systems
Depth Rating 3000msw Power Requirements 500kVA (for spread)
Length 3.5m Frequency 60Hz ±5%
Width 1.8m Voltage 440VAC ± 5%
Height 2.2m ROV HPU & Control 200kVA, 3250VAC
Weight 5000kg ROV Instruments 8kVA, 2400VAC
8 total:
Frame Proof Load 30,000kg Lights 6x 24 and 2x (up to 4) 120VDC
LEDs
7 Total:
1x Kongsberg OE14-111
True Frame Lift 3500kg Cameras 2x Kongsberg OE14-367A
1x Kongsberg OE15-101C
3x Kongsberg OE15-109
ROV Thrust Data Channels 8 Aux Data Channels
Forward / Astern 1000kg Sonar Kongsberg 1171 Sonar Head
Lateral PORT / STBD 800kg Video Recorder Digital Edge DVR
Vertical Up / Down 800kg Navigation System CDL TOGSNAV
Hydraulic System
Pan & Tilt 1 Front / 1 Rear, up to 3 total are available
Z Function Manipulator Mounts 2x 300mm
ROV HP Auxiliary Tooling Ports
150HP 2x 0-76L/min, 3000psi (207bar) High Flow
3000psi 8x 0-15L/min, 3000psi (207bar) for Manipulators
Main – 238L/min 5x 0-15L/min for, 3000psi (207bar) Tooling
Aux – 76L/m 3x 0-8L/Min, 3000psi (207bar) proportional for Tooling
Manipulators
Standard:
Schilling Conan, 7 function, position, Master / Slave
Schilling Atlas, 7-function, rate
Optional:
Schilling T4, 7-function,position, Master / Slave
Schilling RigMaster, 5-function, rate
TMT Guidepost Grabber, 2-function, rate

For additional information on the Typhoon MK2 150, refer to the TMT Manuals\ROV
Technical Manual folder on the digital technical manual.

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10. Pilot Interface Overlay Software

The Pilot Interface Overlay software is a TMT software application that provides a Graphical
User Interface (GUI) with a modern, ergonomic “Look and Feel”. Microsoft Windows 7
serves as the base operating system for the GUI.
The TMT Pilot Interface Overlay software provides the following functionality:
• Control Settings
• Data logging
• Diagnostics
• Graphical displays
• ROV Status
• Subsea metrics
The GUI display screens provide the operator with a real-time visual aid to operate and
maintain the ROV System. The Pilot Interface provides the displays for the pilot.

Figure 15: Pilot Interface Overlay

The GUI screens are organized using a panelling concept, where a number of functional
forms are placed on each page to build the screen. The system ships with default screen
configurations. However, the User panels can be custom configured allowing the user to
build and save their own screen layouts. For example, emphasising certain aspects over
others i.e. camera display, diagnostics tooling etc.
Video screen, steaming video, overlays and standalone applications can be launched from
within the Pilot Interface Overlay, or externally from the computer desktop.
Audible alarms are incorporated into the application. There are many possible sounds in the
pilot screen, such as button clicks, alarms, and voice alerts.
Controls are operated via mouse or touch on the Pilot touch screen.
Note: The majority of the actual hard controls located on the Pilot Control Console (i.e.
thruster control) are from the Master Console Board (MCB) located in the Console
Junction box. This allows continued ROV operation even in the event of the Pilot
Interface application becoming unavailable.
For additional information on the Pilot Interface application, refer to the TMT Manuals\Pilot
Software Manual folder on the digital technical manual.

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10.1 Additional TMT Software Applications

The following additional TMT software applications are also available:
• AppMgr (Application Manager)
• DataHub
• Node Config
• PilotScreen (Pilot Interface)
• ROV Log Viewer
• Video Display
• VOverlay

Table 11: Application / Description

Application Description

Application
Manager
The ROV Application Manager (AppMgr) is used to provide an easy means of
access to the start and stop functions of the various software applications that are
available within the Typhoon MK2 150 ROV system.

Data Hub Software

The Data Hub application constructs a configurable connection matrix between
input port fields and output port fields. The input ports expect an ASCII data string
from a serial port or internal messaging, and the output ports send an ASCII data
string to a serial port or internal messaging. The application is comprised of an input
port, output string, and output port objects, each of which can be added or removed
as required.

Node Configuration
The ROV Node Configuration application is used to scan and detect all connected
nodes within the Typhoon ROV system. You can assign a new address to the
selected node.
All detected nodes are displayed in vertical panels. Each panel represents one
detected node.

PilotScreen
(Pilot Interface)

The Pilot Interface is the primary software applications that provides the pilot with
means to fly and operate the Typhoon ROV and TMS.

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Application Description

ROV Log Viewer

The ROV Log Viewer is used to view the contents of the log files as recorded by the
Pilot Interface application in the Typhoon MK2 150 system.

Video Display

The Video Display software application is used to stream video frames from the
designated Typhoon ROV camera onto the selected Pilot Control Console monitors.

Voverlay
VOverlay application is used to merge video frames with text labels, streaming data
fields and logo images.
The final merged video frames are displayed on the computer screen using the
Video Display application.

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11. TMT Tooling Skid

The TMT Tooling Skid is a frame that mounts underneath the Typhoon series ROV and
contains:
• Dual medium intensifying pump
• Two (2) pressure compensated fluid reservoirs
• Hot Stab Manifold
• Tooling Skid Manifold
• Pressure / flow sensor box
• Data acquisition hardware that tracks the skid’s performance
The Tooling Skid is divided into two main areas:
• Hydraulics at the back
• Tool drawer at the front
The tool drawer can be used to store additional tooling, allowing the ROV to perform a
larger range of tasks without having to resurface for a tooling changeover.

Figure 16: TMT Tooling Skid Attached & Extended

The Tooling Skid hydraulics draws power from the ROV through a separate Glycol circuit
contained within the skid.
TMT-0005-3479 is a detailed schematic of the system.

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Dredging
Hot Stab Hot Stab Tool
Water Jetting

ROV-Skid
Mounting
Compensating

Bolts
Bottle

Filter
Glycol
Pump
Water Jet
Strainer

Glycol Glycol
Jetting Fluid
Fluid Pump

Emergency
Strainer
Tooling Manifold
Pressure Flow Hot Stab
Sensor Box Manifold
Glycol Fill Point
Figure 17: Tooling Skid Detailed View

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