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Omnitrack User Guide
Omnitrack User Guide
  • Omnitrack User Guide
  • Quick Start for BlueROV Users
    • Omnitrack Basic (Ring Buoy, Wired POE Tether, no BaseStation Plus)
    • Omnitrack Basic (Ring Buoy, Wi-Fi Connection, no BaseStation Plus)
  • System Startup (BlueROV)
    • ROV Startup
    • Tracker 650 Startup
    • ROV Locator Startup
  • Bench Testing and Simulation
    • ROVL Simulation
    • IMU Simulation
    • GNSS Compass Position Simulation
    • GNSS Compass Heading Simulation
  • Omnitrack Configurations
    • Canonical Configuration
    • Wi-Fi Configuration
    • ROV Locator (ROVL)
    • GNSS Compass
    • Power-over-Ethernet Communication
    • Tracker 650
    • Laptop
  • Standard Blue Robotics Ecosystem Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses
  • Topside ROV Locator Floatation and Mounting Options
    • Ring Buoy
    • BlueBoat
    • Blue Buoy
    • User-Supplied Float and Rigid Mount
  • Interface Connection Options for the Topside ROV Locator in an Omnitrack System
    • Interface via a BlueBoat
    • Interface via POE cable
    • Wi-Fi Module
  • GNSS Compass Mounting Dimensions
  • BaseStation Plus
    • Setting Up the BaseStation Plus
  • Bridging the BlueROV Network and the Omnitrack Network
  • Installing an Ethernet Switch in a BlueROV Topside Tether Interface
    • Overview
    • The Tether Ethernet Switch and Cable
    • Connecting to the Tether Network
    • Connecting to the Tether Interface Power
    • Re-Assembly
  • Omnitrack Assembly Instructions
    • General -- Applies to All Assemblies
    • BlueBoat/BlueBuoy Assembly
      • Identify Parts
      • Assemble the Sting
      • Assemble the GNSS Crossbar
      • Install Mounting Hardware
      • Install Lanyards
      • Adjust Breakaway Latch
    • Ring Buoy Assembly
      • Identify Parts
      • Assemble the Sting
      • Assemble the GNSS Crossbar
      • Install Mounting Hardware
      • Assemble the System
    • Attach the Electronics
    • Prepare Wiring Harness
  • Hints and Tips
  • Copyright
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Installing an Ethernet Switch in a BlueROV Topside Tether Interface

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The information in this system is provided as a service to technically-competent users who wish to save money by eliminating the BaseStation Plus box. Cerulean Sonar is not staffed to support user fabrication needs and thus we do not provide technical support for this section. If this section seems daunting, please purchase a instead.

The BlueROV comes with a tether system to connect your computer to the ROV. At the topside of this system, there is a tether interface box. The tether interface box talks to your PC using a USB connection. The tether itself runs a version of Ethernet to form a local ROV network. Although not visible, inside the tether interface box there is a Ethernet to USB converter. The Omnitrack system needs to also talk on the tether so it can communicate directly with the ROV. One simple way to do this is add an Ethernet switch to the tether interface box.

BaseStation Plus
Blue Robotics Fathox-X Tether Interface