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DVL 500 Compact

300 m, Generation 3

Bottom-track from 0.1 to 175 m range; 300 m operational depth

  • Bottom-track from 0.1-175 m range
  • Per-ping and per-beam data quality estimates
  • 300 m operational depth

Overview

The DVL 500 Compact combines the compact design of the standard DVL 1000 with the superior bottom-track range of the DVL 500. It can fly higher in the water column and closer to the seabed than similar equipment, enabling small vehicles to do bigger jobs.

  • Currents
  • Bottom track

Highlights

  • Bottom-track from 0.1-175 m range
  • Per-ping and per-beam data quality estimates
  • 300 m operational depth

Usage

  • Small vehicles requiring longer bottom track range
  • Compact AUVs with high accuracy requirements
  • 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 DVL 500 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 DVL 500 Compact is compatible with top control software including EIVA, Seebyte and Greensea.

Reliability

Tested in demanding conditions in the Oslo fjord, the DVL 500 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 DVL 500 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.

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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

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

1.7 kg

Weight in water

0.3 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*

* Power based on 1 Hz sampling and altitude with greatest transmit pulse.

Standard models

POM housing

DVL 500 Compact 300m General Arrangement (Generation 3)
DVL 500 Compact 300m - OEM - General Arrangement (Generation 3)
DVL 500 Compact 300m General Arrangement (pre-2024)

End User Declaration - Nortek DVL
Declaration of Conformity

DVL 500 Compact, 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

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