SEAEYE TIGER & LYNX

SEAEYE TIGER & LYNX

SEAEYE TIGER & LYNX

The Seaeye Tiger and Lynx are widely regarded as the leading observation and inspection
vehicles within the oil and gas industry. Increasingly they are also being taken up as the ROV
of choice by military and scientific customers seeking increased capability in deep water.
With depth ratings of 1000m and 1500m respectively, both the Tiger and Lynx are very stable
platforms and are able to perform well in strong currents and under the harshest conditions,
providing excellent handling and manoeuvrability.
Their open frame construction and generous payload offer the possibility of adding a wide
range of tools and sensors as well as interchangeable tool skids.

With a depth rating of 1000m and a payload

of 32 kg, the Seaeye Tiger also benefits from
the following options:
• TMS type 2 or type 8, or free-swimming
operation
• Up to three video cameras (two live)
• Sonar systems, altimeter
• Scientific measurement systems (bathy,
CTD, etc)
• CP probe (contact or proximity)
• Tracking systems
• Ultrasonic thickness gauge
• Tooling skids: 4-function manipulator,
cutting tool, cleaning brush.

The Lynx is slightly larger and benefits from

a fibre optic link to the surface, a depth rating
of 1500m and a second vertical thruster.
The following options are available:
• TMS type 8 or free-swimming operation
• Up to four (live) video cameras
• HD video capability
• Sonar systems, altimeter
• Scientific measurement systems (bathy,
CTD, etc)
• CP probe (contact or proximity)
• Tracking systems
• Ultrasonic thickness gauge
• Tooling skids: water jet, 4-function
manipulator, cutting tool, cleaning brush
• Flooded Member Detector (FMD) tool
orientation skid.
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THE VEHICLE AUTOPILOT FUNCTIONS SURFACE CONTROL AND POWER

• Auto heading SUPPLY

CHASSIS • Auto depth

• Auto altitude (optional) SURFACE CONTROL UNIT
The extremely rugged polypropylene
chassis with stainless steel lift frames are
totally maintenance free, non corroding and
self-supporting in seawater. Additional VIDEO SYSTEM
equipment can be bolted directly onto the Up to three video channels are available on
chassis for customisation. the Tiger (two live + one switchable), and up
to four simultaneous video channels are
available on the Lynx with optional HD.
BUOYANCY
The Seaeye Lynx syntactic foam buoyancy
block is split into two sections for easier TILT PLATFORM
The surface control system provides:
handling and access to vehicle components. The ±90 degree
camera tilt platform • AC and DC supply switching control
accepts two • DC current and voltage indication
cameras and lights.
• Control of video and video overlay
A proportional
• A keypad for system configuration
tilt feedback
potentiometer • Plugs and sockets for system connections
provides an and interfaces for ancillary equipment
accurate tilt angle
• ROV control system (via hand control unit)
The smaller Seaeye Tiger has a one piece which is displayed
buoyancy block. on the video • TMS control system (via SCU, foot-
overlay. switches or hand controller).
Apertures are provided for sonar and tracking
transponder/emergency strobe.
LIGHTING MONITORS AND VIDEO OVERLAY

PROPULSION The Tiger has a single light channel while The Seaeye Tiger comes with one video
Lynx benefits from two channels which are monitor and the Lynx has two.
The Seaeye Tiger has one vertical and four
individually controlled. Both vehicles use 17” colour rack-mounted
horizontal vectored brushless SM4 250 Volt
DC thrusters. The Seaeye Lynx has an extra Long-life LED lamps are provided giving monitors for displaying the video signal from
vertical thruster for increased lift capability. excellent illumination with very low power the cameras and the following overlay data:
consumption, they are exceptionally robust • Heading
These thrusters provide superior control and
and practically maintenance free.
response and give the Seaeye Tiger and • Analogue compass rose
Lynx excellent stable handling The Tiger is fitted with two lamps as standard
• Depth
characteristics. and the Lynx is fitted with four.
• Tilt position
• Date and time
COMPASS, RATE GYRO & DEPTH VEHICLE ELECTRONICS POD
SENSOR • Free text from keyboard
The electronics are enclosed in a watertight
A magneto-resistive compass and a and anodised electronics pod machined from • TMS bail cable count (if applicable)
solid-state rate sensor give superior azimuth 6082 marine grade aluminium and fitted with • CP probe readings (if fitted)
stability. a leak alarm (and vacuum alarm for the
Lynx). • Vehicle turns count
Compass accuracy ±1°
• Leak and vacuum alarms
Resolution 0.1º
CONNECTORS • One string of live data, e.g. altitude or
Update rate 98 ms latitude/longitude (optional).
The Seaeye Tiger and Lynx use Seaeye’s
The system uses an electronic depth sensor proven range of metal shell connectors.
accurate to ±0.1% FSD accuracy.

TETHER TERMINATION
EQUIPMENT INTERFACES
The Seaeye Tiger has a potted termination,
A wide range of standard interfaces are whereas the Seaeye Lynx is electrically
available. Custom interfaces and terminated in an oil-filled and pressure
configurations can also be provided to suit compensated vehicle junction box.
your requirements.
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HAND CONTROL UNIT TELEMETRY MONITOR UNIT

The hand control unit provides remote A telemetry monitor unit allows the ROV
control of the ROV (propulsion, tilt platform, data (heading, depth, etc) to be displayed
lights, autopilot functions, etc). on a PC and/or exported to a survey
computer, and is also a useful fault
diagnostics tool.

SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY

The power supply unit incorporates
protection devices, interlocks and cooling
fans. Safety features include both AC and
KEYBOARD
DC line insulation monitors (LIMs) which
A rack-mountable keyboard is supplied for constantly monitor electrical leakage in the
entering data and free text onto the video system (with trips and alarm indicators) and
overlay. test the isolation of the system.

OPTIONS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

TIGER MANIPULATOR SKID LYNX MANIPULATOR SKID CABLE CUTTER SKID

CLEANING BRUSH SKID LYNX FMD ORIENTATION TOOL SKID LYNX WATER JET SKID

MULTIBEAM SONAR TRANSPONDER SONAR

CP PROBE EMERGENCY STROBE CYGNUS UT GAUGE LOCK LATCH FOR FREE-SWIMMING OPTION
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SEAEYE TIGER & LYNX SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS TIGER LYNX SYSTEM POWER

REQUIREMENTS TIGER LYNX
Depth rating 1000 msw 1500 msw
Length 1030 mm 1230 mm Input 3-phase 3-phase
Height 590 mm 605 mm 380-480 VAC 380-480 VAC
Width 700 mm 815 mm ROV 8 kVA 11 kVA
Launch weight 150 kg 200 kg TMS 1.5 kVA 1.5 kVA
Forward speed 3 knots 3 knots Tooling 450 VA 450 VA
Thrust forward 62 kgf 66 kgf (optional AC) (3.3 kVA) (3.3 kVA) or
Thrust lateral 43 kgf 47 kgf (9 kVA)
Thrust vertical 22 kgf 43 kgf LARS (typical) 25 kVA 25 kVA
Payload 32 kg 34 kg Cabin (typical) 12 kVA 12 kVA

TIGER & LYNX DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATION

TETHER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TMS) The TMS type 8 LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS)
can be used in
The Seaeye Tiger and Lynx can both be A range of different configurations and winch
conjunction with
operated in a free-swimming configuration, sizes are available to accommodate different
an optional
with up to 450m of umbilical cable, usually cable lengths and applications.
snubber-rotator
fitted to an electric winch. For work at greater
mechanism, A single skid A-frame, hydraulic power unit
depths and in higher currents, and for faster
which allows (HPU) and winch with an armoured umbilical
travel to and from the working zone, as well
the TMS to be cable is the most commonly used launch and
as greater protection of the vehicle through
locked into recovery system.
the splash zone, it is usual to deploy this type
position, rotated When deck space is at a premium, crane-
of ROV with a TMS.
and securely based systems can alternatively be used.
moved through
Safe Area or Zone 2 ratings are available.
the A-frame.

CABIN
Surface control equipment
can either be installed
directly in the customer’s
facility or integrated into a
custom ISO control cabin.
A range of control cabins,
workshops and storage
containers are available
and can be adapted to
suit customer-specific
The Seaeye Tiger can be deployed from the requirements.
compact and lightweight galvanised steel
Seaeye TMS type 2, which can
accommodate up to 140m of tether. It can
alternatively be deployed from the larger
stainless steel Seaeye TMS type 8, which
can accommodate up to 200m of tether. The
Seaeye Lynx is deployed from the Seaeye
TMS type 8.
Both these TMSs use a bail arm mechanism
to spool the tether on and off a drum
controlled by the ROV pilot. The TMS’s
height can be adjusted to accommodate tool
skids. Safe Area or Zone 2 ratings are available.
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THE WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRIC ROVS

With over 25 years experience and 700 vehicle systems sold, the company is at the forefront
of design, technology, manufacturing process and support for ROVs across the world.
Providing a range of systems from inshore observation level to full deep-sea work class, Saab
Seaeye has pioneered the use of ROVs for many applications, providing customised solutions,
developing tools and integrating advanced technologies to achieve results for its customers.
Saab Seaeye is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saab Group, a major supplier of services and
solutions to the global defence sector and celebrating its 75th birthday.
Based in the UK with a worldwide network of experienced representatives, Saab Seaeye's
24,000 sq ft headquarters in Fareham, includes in house design using the latest computer
aided technology, prototyping, workshops, test tanks, pressure testing, motor rooms, machine
shop, electronics and PCB sections, vehicle assembly area, stores, training rooms, offices and
meeting facilities.
Accredited with DNV ISO 9001, Saab Seaeye is committed to a safe, clean and efficient
working environment, coupled with experienced project management, high quality customer
service/offshore support, including 24h emergency contact number and comprehensive stock
holding.

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SEAEYE TIGER & LYNX REV 3 SPECIFICATIONS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE