Cougar - XT

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Cougar-XT is a compact yet powerful electric underwater robotic vehicle designed for operations up to 2000 meters deep. It features six 500 Volts DC thrusters for precise control in strong currents, making it suitable for survey work, inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM), drill support, light construction, and salvage operations. The vehicle can be equipped with various tools via quick-change skids, enhancing its versatility.

System Components: The Cougar-XT system includes a Surface Power Supply Unit and Control Unit, which can be standalone or integrated into a control cabin. Surface equipment comprises a Hand Control Unit, keyboard, and monitors, with additional options for systems with a manipulator skid. The Cabin Junction Box facilitates connections between surface and subsea, supporting data and video transmission through a Fibre Optic MUX console.

Technical Specifications: The vehicle is rated for depths up to 2000 meters and is equipped with four horizontal and two vertical thrusters. It requires a 3-phase, 380-480 VAC power supply and can achieve a forward speed of 3.2 knots. The Cougar-XT has a payload capacity of 80 kg and features high-resolution cameras, LED lights, a compass, and a depth sensor for auto heading and depth control.

Options and Accessories: The Cougar-XT can be fitted with high-resolution cameras, a water jet system, altimeter, pipeline inspection skid, bathymetric system, and various sonar options. Additional tools include a Flooded Member Detector, Cathode Potential Probe, ultrasonic thickness system, and heavy-duty manipulators. Deployment systems include an electric winch, Tether Management System (TMS), and A-Frame Launch and Recovery System (LARS).

Control Cabins: Control cabins are available in different configurations, including a 16 ft Safe Area Control Cabin and a 20 ft split Control Cabin with separate pilot and high voltage PSU sections. These cabins are equipped with power distribution panels, lighting, air conditioning, and optional escape hatches.

Conclusion: The Cougar-XT is a robust and adaptable ROV, recognized for its performance in challenging underwater environments. Its modular design and extensive tooling options make it a valuable asset for a wide range of underwater operations.

Catalog excerpts

Cougar - XT The small vehicle with real work capabilities The Cougar-XT is a highly flexible, small, yet extremely powerful vehicle depth rated to 2000m. Six 500 Volts DC thrusters provide precise handling and control in strong current environments. Designed to accommodate heavy duty tooling via a system of quick-change tool skids, the Cougar-XT is ideal for survey work, IRM, drill support, light construction projects and salvage support operations. The surface equipment for the Cougar-XT can be provided as free-standing units or integrated into a control cabin. Outstanding Performance Industry Proven Six thrusters and large payload provide a stable platform for working in strong currents or deep water. A variety of tooling options can deliver results for any survey, IRM, or salvage project. Designed for work in extreme environments, the Cougar XT is a powerful vehicle recognised for its capability as a compact work ROV. world leader in electric underwater robotics website: www.saabseaeye.com

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Cougar - XT System Overview  Surface Power Supply Unit and Surface Control Unit supplied as free standing units or fitted inside an air conditioned control container. An additional tooling power supply option is available. Surface Equipment includes Hand Control Unit, keyboard and two colour monitors. An additional hand control unit is available for systems fitted with a manipulator skid. Cabin Junction Box for connections between the surface and subsea. Includes Fibre Optic MUX console with two live video, four serial and one Ethernet connection used for data and video transmission. Additional...

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Technical Specifications Specifications System Power Requirements Depth Rating Launch Weight Forward Speed Thrust Forward Thrust Lateral Thrust Vertical

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Cougar - XT Options, Tools and Accessories High resolution colour or monochrome cameras fitted to vehicle and on optional TMS. Cleaning brush incorporating a heavy duty brush and SM7 thruster motor fitted. High Definition (HD) cameras for vehicle. Water Jet System using a high power water pump. Altimeter used to measure the altitude of the vehicle above the sea floor. Auto Altitude option available. Pipeline inspection wheeled skid with camera boom arm options. Bathymetric system with depth sensor and altimeter fitted. Flooded Member Detector (FMD) skid for mounting an FMD tool. The skid is fixed...

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Cougar - XT Deployment Systems and Control Cabins Electric Winch with variable speed and directional control for free swimming configuration. Running Lock Latch system used for launch and recovery to reduce the strain on the umbilical. Includes a latch release line to free the ROV from the lock latch. Tether Management System (TMS) Type 8 allowing for the deployment of the vehicle at working depth and also providing protection. A-Frame Safe Area Launch and Recovery System (LARS) with Lock Latch or Snubber options. A Zone II upgrade option is available. Safe Area Control Cabin (16 ft) fitted with...

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