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Cost effective underwater positioning systems – enabling explorers, researchers, and search & recovery around the world.

Omnitrack

Introducing the Omnitrack Surface Module, the new flagship ROV underwater positioning solution from Cerulean Sonar. The Omnitrack Surface Module integrates the newest version of the proven ROV Locator technology, internal IMU, dual GNSS modules, and rigid “T” frame. The GNSS compass insures high heading accuracy, eliminates the tedious, error prone magnetic compass calibration and it is completely immune from magnetic interference.

The Omnitrack Surface Module T-frame is folds and unfolds easily for transport and quick deployment. With optional floatation ring, deployment is quick and easy from a boat or a pier. Ethernet connectivity and 10-30V power is supplied over a single standard CAT5 or better cable. Wireless deployment is even possible with the BlueBoat mounting kit.

Simplex Version (ROVL Mk II)

The lowest cost variant uses simplex communication in which a transmit-only “pinger” is on the ROV, and the Omnitrack Surface Module has a receive-only USBL assembly. Automatic synchronization is accomplished via internal GNSS modules in each unit whenever they are out of the water.

Duplex Version (ROVL Mk III)

For even simpler and drift-free operation the Duplex version of the Omnitrack Surface Module utilizes a transceiver to send a ping to a transponder on the ROV and receive the response. No out-of-water synchronization is required.

Omnitrack rigid T-frame with dual GNSS and ROVL-e USBL module

Omnitrack deployed on BlueBoat

Omnitrack Surface Module with Optional Floatation Ring

Omnitrack Simplex Bundle

The Omnitrack Simplex Bundle (ROVL Mk II) is the most cost efficient underwater positioning solution in the Omnitrack family. The transmit-only pinger on the ROV has a 300m depth rating and automatic time-based synchronization at mission start-up, you can get up and running in no time. Typical range drift is only 2 meters/hour while underwater. Working range up to 500 meters between the Surface Module and the ROV.

Omnitrack Duplex Bundle

The Omnitrack Duplex Bundle (ROVL Mark III) implements the interrogate/response model of a traditional USBL system, thus it does not require the time-based synchronization at the start of the mission and is free from slant range drift. Depth rating is 300m and operating range up to 500m between the Surface Module and the ROV.

Omnitrack 650 DVL (Tracker 650)

Tracker 650 is the optional DVL component in the Omnitrack subsea positioning system.

Tracker 650 does only what you need a DVL to do, namely, to provide velocity information so that the vehicle control system can execute its advanced stabilization protocols like position hold and integrated position tracking. Rather than build in extra cost and complexity, Tracker 650 leverages the IMU in the vehicle as the central source of truth about attitude. This also simplifies setup as there is only one IMU to calibrate.

Tracker 650 is perfect for integration by OEMs into their ROV platforms and Cerulean supplies all documentation and engineering support for these scenarios.