SEAEYE COUGAR-XT

COMPACT
SEAEYE COUGAR-XT COMPACT

SEAEYE COUGAR-XT COMPACT

The Seaeye Cougar-XT Compact is the shallow water compact version of the field proven THE VEHICLE
and extremely powerful Cougar-XT.
Proven worldwide and recognised for its capability, operators now have the ability to
CHASSIS
undertake a range of demanding observation and light work tasks at much lower operating
costs. The extremely rugged polypropylene and
stainless steel chassis is totally maintenance
Saab Seaeye recognised the need for a high performance ROV in the renewable energy
free, non corroding and self-supporting in
markets, for shallow water cable laying and inspection tasks, where strong tidal currents are
seawater. Additional equipment can be bolted
experienced.
directly to the chassis for customisation.
The smaller chassis results in a significantly lower profile to reduce drag, in combination with
a high performance thruster arrangement and a low resistance tether, offers the market an
ROV system with unrivalled performance for its size and class. BUOYANCY
The syntactic foam buoyancy block has
apertures for a sonar, emergency strobe and
tracking transponder.

PROPULSION
Four vectored horizontal and two vertical
brushless SM7 500 Volt DC thrusters provide
full three-dimensional control of the
Cougar-XT Compact and one of the highest
thrust to weight ratios in its class.

COMPASS, RATE GYRO & DEPTH

SENSOR
A flux-gate compass and a solid-state rate
sensor give superior azimuth stability.
Compass accuracy ±0.5°
Resolution 0.351º
Update rate 98 ms

The system uses an electronic depth sensor

accurate to ±0.1% FSD accuracy.

ETHERNET
100 Base ethernet as standard, 1GB upgrade
optional.

AUTOPILOT FUNCTIONS
• Auto heading
• Auto depth
• Auto altitude (optional)
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VIDEO SYSTEM SURFACE CONTROL AND POWER TELEMETRY MONITOR UNIT

Up to four simultaneous video channels are SUPPLY A telemetry monitor unit allows the ROV data
available (transmitted via two multimode (heading, depth, etc) to be displayed on a PC
fibres). and/or exported to a survey computer, and is
SURFACE CONTROL UNIT
also a useful diagnostics tool.

EQUIPMENT INTERFACES
KEYBOARD
A wide range of standard or custom
interfaces are available for: A rack-mountable keyboard is supplied for
entering data and free text onto the video
• Cameras
overlay.
• Manipulators, cutters
• Sonar systems (obstacle avoidance,
HAND CONTROL UNIT
multibeam, side scan)
Surface control equipment can either be The hand control unit provides remote
• CP probe
installed directly in the customer’s facility or control of the ROV (propulsion, tilt unit, lights,
• Auxiliary connections (RS232/RS485/STP integrated into a custom ISO control cabin. autopilot functions, etc).
and optional ethernet)
The surface control system provides:
• Emergency strobe
• AC and DC supply switching control
• Tracking system
• DC current and voltage indication
• Tooling motor
• Control of video and video overlay
• A keypad for system configuration
TILT PLATFORM
• Interfaces for ancillary equipment
The ±90 degree camera
tilt platform accepts two • ROV control system (via the hand
control unit) SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY
cameras and a light.
The power supply unit incorporates
A proportional tilt
protection devices, interlocks and cooling
feedback potentiometer MONITORS AND VIDEO OVERLAY
fans. Safety features include both AC and DC
provides an accurate tilt
The system comes with two 17” colour line insulation monitors (LIMs) to monitor
angle which is displayed
rack-mounted video monitors displaying the electrical leakage in the system (with trips
on the video overlay.
video signal from the cameras. One also and alarm indicators) and to test the isolation
displays the following overlay data: of the system.
LIGHTING
• Heading
The Cougar-XT Compact is fitted with four
• Analogue compass rose
long-life LED lamps (on two individually
controlled channels). They provide excellent • Depth
illumination with very low power • Tilt position
consumption, are exceptionally robust and
• Date and time
practically maintenance free.
• Free text from keyboard
• CP probe readings (if fitted)
VEHICLE ELECTRONICS POD
• Vehicle turns count
The vehicle has a watertight and anodised
electronics pod machined from 6082 marine • Leak & vacuum alarms
grade aluminium and fitted with leak and
• One string of live data, e.g. altitude or
vacuum alarms. 3-PHASE 9 KVA TOOLING POWER
latitude/longitude (optional)
SUPPLY UNIT
This unit provides a 3-phase 660V power
CONNECTORS
supply at the vehicle for optional tooling,
The Cougar-XT Compact uses Seaeye’s field such as cutters or water jetting systems.
proven range of metal shell connectors.

CABIN JUNCTION BOX

TETHER TERMINATION
At the surface the umbilical cable is
The tether is electrically terminated in an terminated inside a lockable cabin junction
oil-filled and pressure compensated vehicle box, which also contains the fibre optic
junction box and mechanically supported by multiplexer(s) for transmission of the video
a cable-grip. signal.
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OPTIONS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

4-FUNCTION MANIPULATOR CABLE CUTTER WATER JET

CP PROBE CYGNUS UT GAUGE CLEANING BRUSH EMERGENCY STROBE MULTIBEAM SONAR

PROFILING SONARS SONAR SIDE SCAN SONAR LOCK LATCH

SEAEYE COUGAR-XT COMPACT SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM POWER REQUIREMENTS

Depth rating 300 msw Input 3-phase

Length 1300 mm 380-480 VAC
Height 784 mm ROV 18 kVA
Width 900 mm Tooling 9 kVA
Launch weight 270 kg LARS (typical) 40 kVA, or
Forward speed 3.8 knots Winch 7.5 kVA
Thrust forward 170 kgf Cabin (typical) 12 kVA
Thrust lateral 120 kgf
Thrust vertical 110 kgf
Payload 60 kg

COUGAR-XT COMPACT WITH MANIPULATOR SKID AND MULTIBEAM SONAR

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COUGAR-XT COMPACT DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATION

The Cougar-XT Compact is designed as a

high power free-swimming ROV deployed
with soft tether for depth and excursion.

CABIN
A range of control cabins/workshops are
available and can be adapted to suit
customer-specific requirements. Exterior
colours and vinyl graphics with customer
logos can be added.

ROV IN A BOX
The ROV system can be installed into a
single partitioned 20 ft cabin. The partitioned
bulkhead separates the ROV piloting and
control area from a 600 metre integral
spooling winch. Additionally enough space
is available to securely place maintenance
tools and servicing spares in the cabin.
Mobilisation times are drastically reduced for
the single cabin uplift and setting down.

LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM Additionally a winch is available for use with
(LARS) the deployment vessel’s A frame or crane.
A range of different configurations and winch
sizes are available to accommodate different
cable lengths and applications.
An A-frame, LARS and winch with soft
umbilical is a typical launch and recovery
system.
An alternative telescopic crane-based LARS
is available or for where deck space is limited
a compact crane LARS can also be All cabin and LARS can be built to Safe Area
integrated within the ROV system. or Zone 2 ratings.
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THE WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRIC ROVS

With over 25 years experience and 700 vehicle systems sold, the company is at the forefront
of design, technology, manufacturing process and support for ROVs across the world.
Providing a range of systems from inshore observation level to full deep-sea work class, Saab
Seaeye has pioneered the use of ROVs for many applications, providing customised solutions,
developing tools and integrating advanced technologies to achieve results for its customers.
Saab Seaeye is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saab Group, a major supplier of services and
solutions to the global defence sector and celebrating its 75th birthday.
Based in the UK with a worldwide network of experienced representatives, Saab Seaeye's
24,000 sq ft headquarters in Fareham, includes in house design using the latest computer
aided technology, prototyping, workshops, test tanks, pressure testing, motor rooms, machine
shop, electronics and PCB sections, vehicle assembly area, stores, training rooms, offices and
meeting facilities.
Accredited with DNV ISO 9001, Saab Seaeye is committed to a safe, clean and efficient
working environment, coupled with experienced project management, high quality customer
service/offshore support, including 24h emergency contact number and comprehensive stock
holding.

Saab Seaeye Ltd Saab Seaeye, Saab North America, Inc.

20 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham, 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 500, Houston,
Hampshire, PO15 5SD, United Kingdom TX 77084, USA
Tel: +44 (0) 1489 898000 Tel: +1 (571) 294 8418
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 898001
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SEAEYE COUGAR-XT COMPACT REV 4 AND ARE SUBJECT TO SYSTEM CONFIGURATION