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.
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- Currents
- Bottom track
Highlights
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Highly accurate subsea surveys
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AUVs with long missions or high accuracy requirements
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6000 m operational depth
Usage
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Precision navigation for highly accurate subsea survey vehicles
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Integration on AUVs with long missions or high accuracy requirements
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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.
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 |
*Dependent on measurement conditions |
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 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
