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Saab Seaeye Falcon - Underwater Electric Robotic System
The professional portable underwater vehicle. The Falcon concept is the most successful underwater electric robotic system of its class and is proven in numerous intricate and demanding missions across many commercial, security and scientific sectors. The Falcon provides exceptional vehicle control and diagnostic data as well as the ability to customise the pilot display and enable features such as station keeping. The Falcon is lightweight, sized just one metre long and is rated to a depth of 300m.
Trusted
Five powerful thrusters provide precise control and maintain a stable platform in strong currents and turbulent waters.
Easy to use
Touch screen and joystick controls with user-friendly configuration and diagnostic features.
Portable
Lightweight and easy to transport with quick setup for rapid deployment.
- Surface Equipment contained in a single flight case.
- Includes a power supply unit, hand control unit, touch screen monitor, and wireless keyboard.
- Provides power and telemetry control through customisable screen layouts.
- Fibre Optic or Twisted Pair options for data and video transmission.
- Optional hand power cable spools and electric winches for vehicle deployment.
- Standard (300m) or deep-rated (1000m) ROV fitted with five thrusters, vehicle junction box, two LED lights, high resolution colour camera and a navigation pod providing vehicle auto depth and auto heading.
- Requires a single phase 110/230 VAC supply.
Specification: Falcon
- Depth Rating (msw): 300
- Dimensions:
- Length (mm): 1000
- Height (mm): 500
- Width (mm): 600
- Weight in air (kg): 60
- Payload (kg): 14
- Thrust:
- Forward (kgf): 42
- Lateral (kgf): 25
- Vertical (kgf): 13
- Speed (knots): >3
- Power:
- Power input phases: Single
- Voltage (VAC): 110/230
- Option:
- Frequency (Hz): 50/60
- Battery Capacity (kWh): N/A
- Endurance (km@2kts): N/A
Multibeam Sonar
Multibeam Imaging Sonar and surface equipment options.
Altimeter
Altimeter for measuring the height of the vehicle above the sea floor. Auto Altitude option available.
Camera
High resolution colour or monochrome cameras fitted to either the front of the vehicle on tilt platform or on bracket at rear of vehicle.
HD Camera
High Definition (HD) camera for the vehicle.
Laser
Laser options for video survey.
CP Probe
Cathode Potential Probe with either contact or proximity probe options available.
Video Recording System
Control cabin options include video recording unit, video matrix switcher, communications system and high-back pilot seat.
Mini Cutter
Cutter system for cutting a 10 mm diameter stainless steel wire rope. The cutter is fitted on a skid below the vehicle.
Gripstick
Single-function gripstick manipulator system for grasping objects. Includes a cutter capable of cutting a 15 mm diameter rope. An oil compensator option is available for the 1000 m system.
Falcon Cleaning Brush
Cleaning brush incorporating a brush plus an SI-MCT motor for spot cleaning.
Scanning Sonar
Scanning Sonar options with an integration kit and surface equipment. (881A)
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Ultrasonic thickness gauge to determine the level of corrosion present in a structure.
Doppler Velocity Log
Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) used for station keeping.
Falcon Manipulator Skid
Five-function manipulator system fitted with a rugged arm capable of lifting 10 kg at full reach. Manipulator system is fitted below the vehicle and is controlled by a dedicated hand control unit.
Acoustic Tracking System
Acoustic tracking system to calculate position of vehicle fitted with an acoustic beacon.
Hand Winch
Hand-operated cable storage spool with a slip ring and a drum capacity of 450m for a 14mm diameter umbilical cable. Used for twisted pair Falcons.
Mk6 Winch
Electric Winch with variable speed and directional control for free swimming configuration.
Mk8 Winch
Electric Winch with variable speed electric drive. The winch has a capacity of 1,100m for a 14mm diameter umbilical.
Falcon Lock Latch
Quick release launch and recovery device that fits around the umbilical and reduces the risk of damage during the launch and recovery process. The latch is fitted with a 20m chord pull string to release the catch.
Flightcase
Flightcases for easy transport of the ROV, surface equipment and options.