Nortek DVL 500k Hz 6000 side
Nortek DVL 500k Hz 6000 side2
Nortek DVL 500k Hz 6000 front
IMG 0139
Nortek DVL 500k Hz 6000 side
Nortek DVL 500k Hz 6000 side2
Nortek DVL 500k Hz 6000 front
IMG 0139

Subsea navigation

DVL500 - 6000 m

Bottom-track from 0.3 to 200 m range; 6000 m operational depth

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, and maximum operational depth is 6000 m. 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

  • Bottom track from 0.3-200 m range
  • Per-ping and per-beam data quality estimates
  • 6000 m operational depth

Usage

  • Highly accurate subsea surveys
  • AUVs with long missions or high accuracy requirements
  • Easy integration with leading inertial navigation systems (INS)

Integration

This high-performance, 300m rated survey-grade DVL 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 is compatible with top control software including EIVA, Seebyte and Greensea.

Reliability

Tested in demanding conditions in the Oslo fjord, the DVL500 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 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.

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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 200 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 6000 m
Weight 5.9 kg
Weight in water 3.1 kg
Height 203 mm
Diameter ø186 mm

Frequency of operation 500 kHz
Beam width 2.9°
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, 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. EEE1588/PTP and NTP for absolute time stamping. Multiple simultaneous data format transmission possible.
Data formats Nortek proprietary w/ 1 ms time stamp 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*
* Power based on 1 Hz sampling and altitude with greatest transmit pulse.

Materials POM and titanium housing

DVL 500KHZ, 6000m General Arrangement - NGA032-003 Rev.B

End User Declaration - Nortek DVL
Declaration of conformity

DVL500, 6000m

4 beam head

Titanium housing 6000M

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 0-500m, 0,1%

Pressure sensor 0-1000m, 0,1%

Pressure sensor 0-4000m, 0,1%

Pressure sensor 0-6000m, 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

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