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# Quick Start for BlueROV

### Requirements:

#### Hardware:&#x20;

* ROVL Transmitter/Transceiver + [mounting solution.](/c/ethernet-rov-locator/rovl-mounting/rov-deepside-mounting.md)
* ROVL  Receiver/Transceiver + [mounting solution](/c/ethernet-rov-locator/rovl-mounting/topside-mounting.md).
* Blue Robotics ROV (BlueROV2) or other vehicle&#x20;

#### Software:&#x20;

* [Cerulean SonarView](https://docs.ceruleansonar.com/c/sonarview/) &#x20;

### Hardware Setup

1. Attach the transmitter/transponder to the ROV using the [mounting solution you have chosen](/c/ethernet-rov-locator/rovl-mounting/rov-deepside-mounting.md). Cerulean supplies a mounting bracket with each transmitter or transponder.
2. Power off the vehicle completely and open the primary electronics enclosure.&#x20;
3. Route the transmitter/transponder cable to the vehicle's primary electronics enclosure. **If a penetrator is not supplied on the electronics enclosure end of the cable:** Measure twice, then cut the cable to length ensuring there is enough cable to install a penetrator.&#x20;
4. Ensure the sealing surfaces and o-ring of the transmitter cable penetrator are lightly greased and free of debris. Install it in the ROV electronics enclosure and tighten the cable penetration.&#x20;
5. Connect the power leads to the vehicle's power distribution rails. (<mark style="color:red;">Red +</mark>, Black -)
6. (**for Mk II Transmitters and Mk III Transponders**) Tape the serial leads (white and green wires) so they don't short together or short to exposed terminals in the ROV.
7. (**for Mk V Transmitters, optional step**) Connect the four-wire Ethernet lead to an unused port on the ROV's Ethernet switch. Note: If you are using the Mk V Transmitter with a Mk III Transponder, you do not need to connect the Ethernet lead.
8. Secure wires using waxed lacing cord or zip ties with a small strain relief loop to prevent strain on the pins and connectors. Close the primary electronics enclosure.&#x20;
9. Power on the vehicle.&#x20;
10. Mount the transceiver/receiver using your chosen [mounting method](/c/ethernet-rov-locator/rovl-mounting/topside-mounting.md). If you are using this ROVL as part of an Omnitrack system, you should look [here ](https://docs.ceruleansonar.com/c/omnitrack-user-guide/topside-rov-locator-floatation-and-mounting-options)too.
11. Connect the transceiver/receiver to your PC (serial or USB version) or to your ROV network (Ethernet version).
12. The ROVLe can now be configured using its [built-in web server](/c/ethernet-rov-locator/configuring-the-rovle.md) (recommended for Ethernet versions), or with [Cerulean SonarView](/c/sonarview/device-specific-controls/rovl-omnitrack.md) which is available as a BlueOS Extension as well as a Linux, macOS, or Windows app. The ROVLe is also configurable though CeruleanTracker (Microsoft Windows only, deprecated).&#x20;
13. We recommend you do a [magnetometer calibration](/c/ethernet-rov-locator/cerulean-inertial-measurement-unit-cimu/cimu-calibration-background/cimu-magnetometer-calibration.md) once the receiver/transceiver is associated with its mounting solution.&#x20;
