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Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2
Introduction
The Ping (https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-sonars-cameras/sonar/ping-r1/) sonar is a a multipurpose single-beam echosounder
with a 30m sonar range and 300m depth rating. When mounted on a BlueROV2 and, connected to a BLUART
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-control-power/tether-interface/bluart-r1-rp/) USB to Serial and RS485 Adapter and the Ping-
Viewer software application, a Ping can be used as an altimeter to see how high the BlueROV2 is above the sea oor.
Parts and Tools
You Will Need
NEW
6" Straight Micro-USB to USB-A
Cable
$8.00
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-
control-power/tether-
interface/misc-cab-usb-micro-
https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/
Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics
NEW
Ping Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-sonars-
cameras/sonar/ping-sonar-r2-rp/)
Add to Cart (/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-
the-bluerov2/?add-to-cart=13223)
NEW
BLUART USB to Serial and
RS485 Adapter
$29.00
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-
control-power/tether-
Beta
$279.00
NEW
Beta
Ping Sonar Altimeter and
Echosounder
$279.00
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-
sonars-cameras/sonar/ping-
BlueROV2
$2,784.00 – $4,563.00
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/rov/blu
Add to Cart
(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/rov
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Summary of Contents for Blue Robotics Ping
- Page 1 30m sonar range and 300m depth rating. When mounted on a BlueROV2 and, connected to a BLUART (https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-control-power/tether-interface/bluart-r1-rp/) USB to Serial and RS485 Adapter and the Ping- Viewer software application, a Ping can be used as an altimeter to see how high the BlueROV2 is above the sea oor. Beta Ping Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder $279.00...
- Page 2 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics straight-6in-r1/) interface/bluart-r1-rp/) sonar-r2-rp/) Add to Cart (/learn/ping- Add to Cart (/learn/ping- Add to Cart (/learn/ping- installation-guide-for-the- installation-guide-for-the- installation-guide-for-the- bluerov2/?add-to- bluerov2/?add-to- bluerov2/?add-to- cart=112513) cart=23073) cart=13223) Hex Key Set Penetrator Wrench $6.00 $12.00...
- Page 3 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-battery.jpg?x68454) 2. Remove the fairings and buoyancy blocks by removing the self-tapping screws that hold the fairings to the frame. https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/ 3/21...
- Page 4 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-fairings.png?x68454) 3. Remove the 4” electronics enclosure from the ROV by removing the M3x16 screws that mount the enclosure to the ROV cradle. https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/ 4/21...
- Page 5 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-clip-installation.png?x68454) 4. Remove the Vent Plug from the Vent Penetrator Bolt on the electronics enclosure. Remove the 4″ tube and forward dome assembly from the rear end cap. https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/ 5/21...
- Page 6 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-tutorial-remove-vent.jpg?x68454) 5. Remove the blank penetrator as pictured from the 4” End Cap with the penetrator wrench that came with the BlueROV2 kit. https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/ 6/21...
- Page 7 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-end-cap-remove.jpg?x68454) Install Ping Penetrator To install Ping into the end cap, you will need the following parts and tools: 1 x Ping Echosounder 1 x Penetrator Nut (Red) 1 x Penetrator O-ring 1 x Silicone Grease –...
- Page 8 3. Install the O-ring onto the Ping cable penetrator. 4. Install the Ping cable penetrator on to the end cap in the hole you previously removed the blank penetrator from. Tighten to nger tight, then use the provided wrench to tighten it an additional ~1/16 of a turn. If you can’t loosen it with your ngers, it is tight enough.
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Page 9: Wiring Connections
1 x 6″ Straight Micro USB to USB-A Cable 1. Plug the Header pin to JST-GH Cable Adapter into the male header pins coming from the Ping so that the same color wires match up when plugged in (red-red, black-black, white-white, green-green). - Page 10 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3722.png?x68454) Reassemble BlueROV2 Electronics Enclosure To reassemble your BlueROV2 Electronics Enclosure, you will need the following parts and tools: 4 x M3x16 screws that were placed o to the side during disassembly 1 x Silicone Grease –...
- Page 11 (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-clip-installation.png?x68454) Mounting the Ping to the BlueROV2 Frame To mount the Ping to the BlueROV2 frame, you will need the following parts and tools: 1 x Ping Mounting Bracket 4 x M3x5 button head cap screws 2 x M5x16 button head cap screws 1 x Marking pen 1 x 5.50mm (or 7/32″) drill bit (not included)
- Page 12 (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-battery-enclosure.png?x68454) 4. Place the Ping mounting bracket on top of the bottom frame plate in a location so that it will not come in contact with the 3″ tube or any other component of the ROV when installed. There is enough clearance so that it will not contact the underside of a thruster. Make sure there is enough clearance so that the transducer head is unobstructed.
- Page 13 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3723.png?x68454) 5. Mark the placement location with a permanent pen or marker through the two M5 holes. https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/ 13/21...
- Page 14 7. Re-attach the 3″ battery enclosure to the frame with the M4x14 Screws. 8. Re-attach the bottom frame panel to the BlueROV2 with the four M5x16 Screws. 9. Using the 4 x M3x5 button head cap screws, secure the Ping to the mounting bracket. https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-the-bluerov2/...
- Page 15 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3725.png?x68454) 10. Coming from the aft end of the BlueROV2 , weave the Ping assembly into its mounting location, apply a drop of threadlocker to the included M5x16 Screws and secure to the frame.
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Page 16: Cable Management
To clean up the external Ping cable, you will need at least one zip tie and your scissors/wire cutters. The primary goal of cable management is to prevent the wires from getting cut by the propellers. Make sure to check that no wires can reach the propellers after you have nished routing the Ping cable. - Page 17 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3727.png?x68454) Reinstall Buoyancy Blocks and Fairings To install the new buoyancy blocks and fairings, you will need the following parts and tools: 16 x Fairing screws that were placed o to the side during disassembly...
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Page 18: Software Update
To get the longest battery life and the best driving experience, it is important to have the ROV close to balanced from front to back in water and close to neutrally buoyant. Ping is 48g negatively buoyant in water, so depending on placement, the ROV will need to be re-trimmed based on your operating conditions. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Ping-Viewer does not connect to the onboard Ping 1. Recheck the Ping wiring harness going to the BLUART. The wire colors should match 2. Check which version of ArduSub Companion is installed on your BlueROV2. The version number should either be displayed in the main Header Bar (https://www.ardusub.com/operators-manual/companion-web.html#companion-header) or the Companion Software Status... - Page 20 2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics Introduction Parts and Tools Removing a Blank Penetrator Install Ping Penetrator Wiring Connections Reassemble Enclosure Mounting Ping Cable Management Reinstall Buoyancy Blocks and Fairings Adjusting Ballast on the Frame Software Update...
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