Overview
The DVL500 is a universal Doppler Velocity Log that combines compact design with unprecedented functionality. It can fly higher in the water column and closer to the seabed than similar equipment. This 500 kHz Doppler Velocity Log is used by industry leaders in the subsea market because of its high accuracy and state-of-the-art technology.
- Currents
- Bottom track
Highlights
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Bottom-track from 0.3-175 m range
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Per-ping and per-beam data quality estimates
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300 m operational depth
Usage
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Small vehicles requiring longer bottom track range
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Compact AUVs with high accuracy requirements
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Easy integration with leading inertial navigation systems (INS)
Integration
With the best balance of size and range in the survey-grade DVL market, the 300m rated DVL500 Compact is equipped for easy integration with leading INS systems to create a robust, reliable navigation system, tested and proven across AUV, ROV, USV and other platforms. As with all of Nortek's DVLs, the DVL500 Compact is compatible with top control software including EIVA, Seebyte and Greensea.
Reliability
Tested in demanding conditions in the Oslo fjord, the DVL500 Compact has a proven track record in areas of variable bathymetry and conditions. The water track feature provides a velocity backup if the bottom becomes out of range. The spectrum analyzer assures thorough system level integration.
Results
The DVL500 Compact provides reliable navigation in the most demanding conditions across multiple platforms. The addition of simultaneous current profiles improves operational safety and allows opportunistic oceanographic data collection.
Single ping std @ 3 m/s |
0.5 cm/s |
Long-term accuracy |
±0.1% / ±0.1 cm/s |
Minimum altitude |
0.3 m |
Maximum altitude |
175 m |
Velocity resolution |
0.01 mm/s |
Maximum ping rate |
8 Hz max |
Minimum accuracy |
0.3% of measured value ± 0.3 cm/s |
Minimum range |
4.0 m |
Minimum accuracy |
0.3% of measured value ± 0.3 cm/s |
Velocity resolution |
0.1 cm/s |
Interval |
User-specified Nth ping |
Maximum range |
70 m |
Blanking |
0.5 m |
Cell size |
0.5-4.0 m |
Max # cells |
140 |
Operating temperature |
-4 to +40 °C |
Storage temperature |
-20 to +60 °C |
Vibration |
IEC60068-2-64 |
EMC approval |
IEC/EN 61000-6-2, 61000-6-3 |
Depth rating |
300 m |
Weight |
1.30 kg |
Weight in water |
0.15 kg |
Height |
158 mm |
Diameter |
ø 114 mm |
Frequency of operation |
500 kHz |
Beam width |
5.8° |
Configuration |
4-beam Janus array convex transducer, 25° beam angle |
Internal memory |
16 GB / 64 GB optional |
Frequency of operation |
500 kHz |
Bandwidth |
25% centered at transmit frequency |
Serial (either serial or Ethernet) |
Configurable RS232 or RS422 SubConn connector, 8-pin male |
Ethernet |
10/100 Mbits Auto MDI-X. TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP protocols. Fixed IP / DHCP client / Auto IP address assignment. UPnP and Nortek proprietary instrument discovery over Ethernet. IEEE1588/PTP and NTP for absolute time stamping. Multiple simultaneous data format transmission possible. |
Data formats |
Nortek proprietary w/ 1 ms timestamp accuracy, NMEA0183, variants of PDx |
Trigger |
Internal 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 Hz or Trigger In. Trigger option through command (Ethernet or serial). External TTL or 485 lines: (configurable Rising/Falling/Edges) |
Pressure |
0.1% FS /precision better than 0.002% of full scale per sample |
Temperature |
-4° to +40 °C ± 0.1 °C |
DC input |
12-48 V |
Maximum continuous current |
1.5 A |
Average power |
3.0 W* |
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Standard models |
POM housing |
DVL500-C, 300 m
4 beam head
Plastic housing, 300 m
16 GB SD card data logger
64 GB
Pressure sensor 0-10 m, 0.1%
Pressure sensor 0-20 m, 0.1%
Pressure sensor 0-30 m, 0.1%
Pressure sensor 0-50 m, 0.1%
Pressure sensor 0-100 m, 0.1%
Pressure sensor 0-200m, 0.1%
Pressure sensor 0-300m, 0.1%
Cable, 8-pin female Ethernet AD2CP with RS485 trigger
Cable, 8-pin female serial AD2CP with RS485 trigger
Cable, 8-pin female Ethernet AD2CP with TTL trigger
Cable, 8-pin female serial AD2CP with TTL trigger
Bottom-track
Current profiles, 4 beams
