Tecnadyne Equipment
Model 550
Compact brushless DC AUV thruster, 27lbf (12kgf) forward at 3 knots, 525w input.
Description
The Model 550 is a brushless DC electric AUV thruster for subsea vehicles. Tecnadyne's brushless DC AUV thrusters focus on high efficiency, with a direct-drive motor option for lower noise. Stated features include a magnetically coupled propeller drive that eliminates all rotating shaft seals, a compound planetary gearbox with high-rpm motor for a compact design, and a propeller designed for efficiency at various speeds.
Key features
- Rated thrust: 27lbf (12kgf) forward at 3 knots; RH & LH stainless steel propeller options
- Input: 525w input power; voltage options between 24vdc-260vdc; +/-5v analog or RS485 digital speed control
- Weight: 4-6lbs (1.8-2.7kg) in air, 3-5lbs (1.4-2.3kg) in water (depending on configuration)
- Depth rating: 2,800ft (850m) with 1 atm housings; full ocean depth when oil filled (PBOF)
- Housings: hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum; Type 316 stainless steel or 6Al4V titanium
Specifications
| Thrust | 27lbf (12kgf) forward at 3 knots; RH & LH stainless steel propeller options |
|---|---|
| Input | 525w input power; voltage options between 24vdc-260vdc; +/-5v analog or RS485 digital speed control |
| Weight | 4-6lbs (1.8-2.7kg) in air, 3-5lbs (1.4-2.3kg) in water (depending on configuration) |
| Depth rating | 2,800ft (850m) with 1 atm housings; full ocean depth when oil filled (PBOF) |
| Construction | Housings: hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum; Type 316 stainless steel or 6Al4V titanium |
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