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

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DVL 500

6000 m, Generation 3

Bottom-track from 0.1 to 200 m range; 6000 m operational depth

  • Highly accurate subsea surveys
  • AUVs with long missions or high accuracy requirements
  • 6000 m operational depth

Overview

The DVL 500 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

  • Highly accurate subsea surveys
  • AUVs with long missions or high accuracy requirements
  • 6000 m operational depth

Usage

  • Precision navigation for highly accurate subsea survey vehicles
  • Integration on AUVs with long missions or high accuracy requirements
  • Navigation for large ROVs with deep-water requirements

Integration

This high-performance, 6000m 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 DVL 500 is compatible with top control software including EIVA, Seebyte and Greensea.

Reliability

Tested in demanding conditions in the Oslo fjord, the DVL 500 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 DVL 500 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 @ 1.5 m/s

0.8 cm/s at 1/2 max altitude

Long-term accuracy

±0.1% / ±0.1 cm/s (export-controlled), >1% (license-free)

Minimum altitude

0.1 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

7.0 kg

Weight in water

4.1 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

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 (Generation 3)
DVL 500kHz 6000m - OEM - General Arrangement (Generation 3)

End User Declaration - Nortek DVL
Declaration of conformity

DVL 500, 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

Virtual COM port driver to allow Nortek's serial-to-USB converters to function.

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