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Ping

Installation Guide for the

BlueROV2

Introduction 

The

Ping (https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-sonars-cameras/sonar/ping-r1/)

sonar is a a multipurpose single-beam echosounder

with a 30m sonar range and 300m depth rating. When mounted on a

BlueROV2

and, connected to a

BLUART

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-control-power/tether-interface/bluart-r1-rp/) USB to Serial and RS485 Adapter and the

Ping-

Viewer

software application, a

Ping

can be used as an altimeter to see how high the

BlueROV2

is above the seaoor.

Parts and Tools 

You Will Need 

Ping

Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder

$279.00

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-sonars-

cameras/sonar/ping-sonar-r2-rp/)

Add to Cart (/learn/ping-installation-guide-for-

the-bluerov2/?add-to-cart=13223)

6″ Straight Micro-USB to USB-A

Cable

$8.00

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-

control-power/tether-

interface/misc-cab-usb-micro-

BLUART

USB to Serial and

RS485 Adapter

$29.00

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/comm-

control-power/tether-

Ping

Sonar Altimeter and

Echosounder

$279.00

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-

sonars-cameras/sonar/ping-

BlueROV2

$2,784.00 – $4,563.00

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/rov/blu

Add to Cart

(https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/rov

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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics Home (https://www.bluerobotics.com) / Guide (https://www.bluerobotics.com/learn/) / Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 Introduction  The Ping (https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-sonars-cameras/sonar/ping-r1/) sonar is a a multipurpose single-beam echosounder with a 30m sonar range and 300m depth rating. When mounted on a BlueROV2 and, connected to a BLUART (https://www.bluerobotics.
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/7/2019 straight-6in-r1/) Add to Cart (/learn/pinginstallation-guide-for-thebluerov2/?add-tocart=112513) Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics interface/bluart-r1-rp/) sonar-r2-rp/) Add to Cart (/learn/pinginstallation-guide-for-thebluerov2/?add-tocart=23073) Hex Key Set Penetrator Wrench $6.00 $12.00 Add to Cart (/learn/pinginstallation-guide-for-thebluerov2/?add-tocart=13223) (https://www.bluerobotics.com/store/watertight(https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-battery.jpg?x68454) 2. Remove the fairings and buoyancy blocks by removing the self-tapping screws that hold the fairings to the frame. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-fairings.png?x68454) 3. Remove the 4” electronics enclosure from the ROV by removing the M3x16 screws that mount the enclosure to the ROV cradle. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-clip-installation.png?x68454) 4. Remove the Vent Plug from the Vent Penetrator Bolt on the electronics enclosure. Remove the 4″ tube and forward dome assembly from the rear end cap. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-tutorial-remove-vent.jpg?x68454) 5. Remove the blank penetrator as pictured from the 4” End Cap with the penetrator wrench that came with the BlueROV2 kit. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-end-cap-remove.jpg?x68454) Install Ping Penetrator  To install Ping into the end cap, you will need the following parts and tools: 1 x Ping Echosounder 1 x Penetrator Nut (Red) 1 x Penetrator O-ring 1 x Silicone Grease – 10g Tube 1 x Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe 1 x Penetrator wrench 1.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-grease-o-ring.png?x68454) 3. Install the O-ring onto the Ping cable penetrator. 4. Install the Ping cable penetrator on to the end cap in the hole you previously removed the blank penetrator from. Tighten to nger tight, then use the provided wrench to tighten it an additional ~1/16 of a turn. If you can’t loosen it with your ngers, it is tight enough. (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-end-cap.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3721.png?x68454) Wiring Connections  To install the Ping wires into your BlueROV2, you will need the following components: 1 x BLUART USB to Serial and RS485 Adapter 1 x Header pin to JST-GH Cable Adapter 1 x 6″ Straight Micro USB to USB-A Cable 1.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3722.png?x68454) Reassemble BlueROV2 Electronics Enclosure  To reassemble your BlueROV2 Electronics Enclosure, you will need the following parts and tools: 4 x M3x16 screws that were placed o to the side during disassembly 1 x Silicone Grease – 10g Tube 1 x 2.5 mm hex driver Reinstall 4” Watertight Enclosure onto ROV with the following steps: 1.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-clip-installation.png?x68454) Mounting the Ping to the BlueROV2 Frame  To mount the Ping to the BlueROV2 frame, you will need the following parts and tools: 1 x Ping Mounting Bracket 4 x M3x5 button head cap screws 2 x M5x16 button head cap screws 1 x Marking pen 1 x 5.50mm (or 7/32″) drill bit (not included) 1 x Battery Powered Hand Drill (not included) 1 x 3 mm hex driver 1 x Bottle of Threadlocker 1.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-tutorial-remove-frame-bottom.jpg?x68454) 3. Remove the 3″ battery enclosure by removing the M4x14 Screws from the bottom of the frame. (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-battery-enclosure.png?x68454) 4. Place the Ping mounting bracket on top of the bottom frame plate in a location so that it will not come in contact with the 3″ tube or any other component of the ROV when installed.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3723.png?x68454) 5. Mark the placement location with a permanent pen or marker through the two M5 holes. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3724.png?x68454) 6. With a battery powered hand drill and 5.50mm drill bit, drill straight holes in the position markings. 7. Re-attach the 3″ battery enclosure to the frame with the M4x14 Screws. 8. Re-attach the bottom frame panel to the BlueROV2 with the four M5x16 Screws. 9. Using the 4 x M3x5 button head cap screws, secure the Ping to the mounting bracket. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3725.png?x68454) 10. Coming from the aft end of the BlueROV2, weave the Ping assembly into its mounting location, apply a drop of threadlocker to the included M5x16 Screws and secure to the frame. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3726.png?x68454) Cable Management  To clean up the external Ping cable, you will need at least one zip tie and your scissors/wire cutters. The primary goal of cable management is to prevent the wires from getting cut by the propellers. Make sure to check that no wires can reach the propellers after you have nished routing the Ping cable. https://www.bluerobotics.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3727.png?x68454) Reinstall Buoyancy Blocks and Fairings  To install the new buoyancy blocks and fairings, you will need the following parts and tools: 16 x Fairing screws that were placed o to the side during disassembly 4 x Fairings with buoyancy installed that were placed o to the side during disassembly 1 x #1 Phillips head screwdriver 1.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-remove-fairings.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Companion-0.0.16.png?x68454) Use With Ping-Viewer Software  Follow the Ping-Viewer Quick Start (https://github.com/bluerobotics/ping-viewer/wiki#quick-start) for installing the latest version of PingViewer and learning about its features. (/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ping-viewer-1.jpg?x68454) Main Ping-Viewer Interface Window Troubleshooting  Ping-Viewer does not connect to the onboard Ping  1.
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2/7/2019 Ping Installation Guide for the BlueROV2 - Blue Robotics Introduction Parts and Tools Removing a Blank Penetrator Install Ping Penetrator Wiring Connections Reassemble Enclosure Mounting Ping Cable Management Reinstall Buoyancy Blocks and Fairings Adjusting Ballast on the Frame Software Update Use With Ping-Viewer Software Troubleshooting  Forum (https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/productsupport/sensors)  Print Tags BlueROV2 (https://www.bluerobotics.
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