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SAAB - Seaeye Falcon
The Falcon, manufactured by SAAB, is an inspection-class vehicle, capable of working in up to 300 meters of water. The combination of size, power and ability make it an exceptionally efficient, versatile machine. This platform is small enough to deployed and retrieved by hand as well as be transported in a pick up, with the power to perform in up to moderate current. It posses the ability to support a variety of add on instruments including a wide range of sonar options; side scan, multi beam, and 3D as well as tooling options that include a five-function manipulator and precision navigation to greatly enhance the capabilities of this system.
The Seaeye Falcon is the choice of many leading operators for capability, versalitility, and the ability to get the job done. Lightweight and portable - it goes where it’s needed; inshore, offshore, down tunnels, or for flyaway operations. The Falcon is made of robust, buoyant material that is easily drilled and machined to be corrosion free. The open frame design allows easy access for service and maintenance.
Brushless DC thrusters have drive electronics with velocity feedback for precise and rapid thrust control. A distributed intelligence control system eliminates the need for the traditional ROV electronics pod packed with interface circuit boards - freeing up space and significantly reducing the weight of the vehicle. Three forward-facing, variable-intensity 3200 Lumen LED flood lights are fitted and powered at low voltage to improve reliability and longevity. A high-resolution, fixed-focus camera is fit to a platform that can be tilted ± 90 degrees.
The Falcon has a 19-inch transportable rack case that houses its switch mode power supplies, control system, keyboard, and fold-out 15-inch LCD monitor. All connections to the surface unit are on the front panel for easy access; including the hand controller. The power output from the surface unit to the umbilical is a galvanically isolated 500 VDC protected by a line insulation monitor (LIM). A single-phase universal auto sensing input, 100-270 VAC at 2.8kW, is required for the input power.
