Seaeye Panther–XT Plus

The High Current Shallow Water Survey and Light Work Vehicle
The Panther-XT Plus is a 800m rated vehicle fitted with ten 500 Volt DC thrusters - eight horizontal and two vertical -
with the option of a third vertical thruster, providing the Panther-XT Plus with exceptional handling and speeds of up to
3.5 knots.
The high-powered Panther-XT Plus can accommodate two Schilling Orion manipulators plus a wide range of sensors
and heavy duty tooling skids, making it ideal for tasks that include drill support, pipeline survey, IRM, and salvage.
The system is available as a free swimmer or in conjunction with a Tether Management System (TMS) and an A-
Frame Launch and Recovery system (LARS). Surface equipment is available as either free-standing units or
integrated into a control cabin.

Performance Versatile Industry Proven

With ten powerful thrusters and a high Designed to carry a range of survey Renowned for an excellent
payload, the Panther-XT Plus has and heavy duty tooling options, which record as a light work and survey
exceptional handling and a speed of are fitted within the vehicle. vehicle working in shallow water
3.5 knots while still maintaining a small high current conditions.
footprint.

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System Overview

 Two Surface Power Supply Units and a Surface Control

Unit supplied as free standing units or fitted inside an
air conditioned control container.

 Surface Equipment includes Hand Control Unit,

keyboard and two colour monitors. Additional hand
control units are included with ROVs fitted with a
manipulator system.

 Cabin Junction Box for connections between the

surface and subsea.

 Fibre Optic MUX with Video, Serial Data and Ethernet

interfaces. Additional MUX options available.

 Available as a free-swimming ROV or in conjunction

with a Type 8 Tether Management System (TMS) for
depths up to 800m.

 ROV rated to 800m fitted with eight horizontal thrusters

and two vertical thrusters supplied with 500 Volts DC.
ROV is fitted with two electronics pods; a main and an
auxiliary. The main pod provides interfaces for
Thrusters, LED lights, multiple cameras, a depth sensor
and a solid state compass (located inside the main
electronics pod), supporting vehicle auto heading and
auto depth. Auto altitude is available as an option when
an altimeter is fitted.

 Deployment options include an electric winch for free

swimming ROV or an A Frame Launch and Recovery
System (LARS) for ROVs equipped with a TMS.
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Technical Specifications
General Video and Electrical Interfaces

System Power 3-phase, 380-480 VAC 50/60Hz Data Link Single Mode Fibre with CWDM
Requirements Spare Fibre within ROV JB for
Survey/Video
Depth Rating 800m Main Pod 4x SD (Composite)
Video Camera
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2140mm x 1060mm x 1217mm Interfaces 3x Fixed Focus

Standard Launch Approximately 800 kg 1x Tri State Zoom/Focus interface

Weight
Payload (Base / Std) Approx. 150kg (bare ROV) Main Pod Depth, Compass and Altimeter
Sensor Interfaces (compass sensor is internal to Main
EPOD)

CP Probe (Contact and Proximity

Modes Supported)

Mechanical Sonar, 24VDC, Twisted Pair comms

Safe Working Load 1000kg @ Sea State 6 1x Aux, 24VDC, Twisted Pair comms

Through Frame Lift 200kg @ Sea State 6 1x Aux, 110VAC, RS232 comms

Performance Main Pod 4x 110VAC Interfaces supporting

Light Interfaces Saab Seaeye LED Lamps

Forward Speed 3.5 knots Aux Pod 2x SD (Composite)

Video Camera Fixed Focus
Interfaces
Thrust Forward 340 kgf Aux Pod 3x Aux, 24VDC, RS232 comms
Sensor Interfaces

Thrust Lateral 170 kgf 3x Aux, High Capacity 24VDC,

RS232 comms

Thrust Vertical 105 kgf 1x Aux with High Capacity 24VDC

1GB Ethernet comms

Aux Pod 2x 110VAC Interfaces supporting

Light Interfaces Saab Seaeye LED Lamps

Standard Instruments Surface Equipment

Tilt 24VDC, 35NM Torque Standard Surface PDU with:

Control Equipment
Lighting 4x 110VAC LED Lamps, - Split DC for redundancy
Dimmable Daylight White 3520
Lumens
Depth Sensor 300 Bar, +/-0.01% FS accuracy - Built in proprietary Overlay)

AHRS Magneto-resistive - Control PCBs for ROV/TMS

Heading: 1.0° Typical Hand Controller, Keyboard,

Video Monitors (x2), Telemetry

Pitch/Roll 0.4° Typical
Monitor
Hydraulic Tooling Power Supply Units
DC SM7 based HPU included with Manipulator Options, ROV PSU 2x ROVPSUs @:
175Bar, 6 L/min (Schilling / Hydrolek – see Options 500-600Vdc 35A, 240/440Vac each
Section)
Optional Auxiliary 3 Phase 660VAC Tooling HPU: Tooling PSU 9kW 440-720Vac OUTPUT
140 Bar, 10.9 L/min (see Options Section)
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Options, Tools and Accessories

AUX Pod Upgrades Aux Pod to add 2x GB Holmatro ICU10A30R 144mm Jaw
Upgrade: Ethernet Auxiliary Interfaces with high Cutter C/W manip Handle
capacity 24/48VDC supplies.

High resolution SD composite cameras, Water Jet System using a high

colour and monochrome / low light, fixed power water pump.
and zoom / focus

High Definition (HD) camera for vehicle. Cleaning brush incorporating a

heavy duty brush and SM7 thruster
motor fitted.

Multi Beam Imaging Sonar and surface Ultrasonic thickness system

equipment options available to determine the level of
corrosion present in a structure.

Scanning Sonar and surface equipment Cathode Potential Probe with either
options contact or proximity probe options
available

Altimeter for measuring the height of the Pipeline survey wheeled skid with
vehicle above the sea floor either three or four function camera
boom arms. Also camera and LED
Auto Altitude option available light options available.

Schilling Orion 7P and 4R manipulator Battery-operated Xenon emergency

arm options with hydraulic system strobe used to locate the ROV.
including SM7HPU, valve pack, and
pressure compensator

Additional 4kW HPU and control valve Acoustic tracking system to

used for hydraulic tooling options. calculate the position of vehicle
fitted with an acoustic beacon.

Rotary Cutter used for cutting through Control cabin options include video
hoses and cables up to 4 inches thick. recording units, video matrix
switcher, communication systems,
and high-back pilot seat.

38mm Anvil Cutter for cutting wire rope

and similar cables (requires hydraulic
supply)
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Deployment Systems and Control Cabins

Electric Winch with variable speed and directional control for free swimming
configuration.

Running Lock Latch system used for launch and recovery to reduce the strain on
the umbilical. Includes a latch release line to free the ROV from the lock latch.

Tether Management System (TMS) Type 8 allowing for the deployment of the
vehicle at working depth and also providing protection.

Optional TMS Camera and LED Light.

A-Frame Safe Area Launch and Recovery System (LARS) with Lock Latch
and Snubber Rotator.

Additional Options include: Push/Pull System to aid removal of the ROV from
the TMS, Tarp, LED Lamps, Foldable working platform, Telescoping A-
Frame, Active Heave, Zone II upgrade.

Safe Area Control Cabin (16 ft) fitted with electric power distribution panels,
lighting, air conditioning, and 19 inch racks. A Zone II upgrade option is
available.

Safe Area 20ft split Control Cabin with a Pilot Control section and a separate
high voltage PSU section. Fitted with electric power distribution panels, lighting,
air conditioning, heating and 19 inch racks. An optional installed escape hatch is
available as is a Zone II upgrade.

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