BR-100 Industrial ROV 100m
BR-100 is a compact industrial inspection ROV designed for professional underwater inspection, observation, and light intervention tasks at depths down to 100 m.
The system is intended for ports, marinas, inland water infrastructure, aquaculture facilities, vessel inspection, environmental monitoring, and confined-space underwater work where compact size, stable control, and continuous surface-powered operation are more important than heavy tooling capability.
Typical Applications
- Port and marina inspection
- Vessel hull, propeller, and rudder inspection
- Dam, lock, intake, and hydro-technical structure inspection
- Aquaculture and fish farm monitoring
- Environmental and scientific observation
- Shallow-water search and object verification
- Inspection in confined or access-limited underwater spaces
Core Technical Specifications
General and Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth rating | 100 m |
| Pressure testing | Pressure-tested in chamber to 120 m |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 600 × 400 × 300 mm |
| Weight in air | 15 kg |
| Frame material | HDPE |
| Vehicle class | Compact inspection ROV |
| Buoyancy setup | Configured for neutral buoyancy with ballast adjustment depending on fresh or salt water |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +45°C |
Power and Propulsion
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power architecture | Surface power architecture |
| Surface input | 220V AC mains operation |
| Operation mode | Continuous operation without onboard batteries |
| Power consumption | 1000 W |
| Thruster configuration | 4 thrusters: 2 horizontal, 1 vertical, 1 lateral |
| Thruster type | Brush/collector motors on magnetic couplings |
| Individual thrust | 1.5–2 kg each |
| Serviceability | Field-replaceable thrusters |
Surface Power Architecture
BR-100 operates without onboard batteries. Power is supplied from the Surface Control Unit and transmitted through the umbilical to the vehicle.
This architecture removes battery charging downtime and supports long inspection sessions with predictable operating readiness. It also keeps service logic aligned with other Baltic ROV systems by using the same general Surface Unit concept for power distribution, vehicle control, telemetry, and video handling.
Automatic Stabilization Functions
BR-100 uses the same core control logic as other Baltic ROV systems and supports automatic stabilization functions for easier inspection work and more stable vehicle positioning.
- Auto Head / Course Hold
- Auto Depth / Depth Hold
These functions are especially useful during close visual inspection of walls, piles, hulls, nets, and submerged structures where stable heading and depth control reduce operator workload.
Integrated Sensors and Navigation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor | Included |
| Compass / magnetometer | Included |
| Temperature sensor | Included |
| Gyro and accelerometer | Included |
| Navigation support | Available on request with project review |
Available navigation and positioning options include USBL, Surface GPS navigation support, DVL, altimeter, forward-looking or imaging sonar, and multibeam sonar integration depending on project requirements.
Control System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface computer | Intel NUC |
| Operating system | Linux Ubuntu |
| ROV software | BROS (Baltic ROV operating software) |
| Monitor | 15" standard, 15–17" depending on configuration |
| Controller | SONY joystick / controller |
| Camera system | 4K onboard camera with Full HD output to Surface Unit |
| Camera tilt | ±90° |
| Rear camera | Optional |
| Lighting | LED Front Light 4 × 700 lm (10 W each) |
| Recording | Telemetry, photo, and video recorded to the internal computer drive |
The Surface Unit configuration follows the same general concept used across other Baltic ROV systems. This simplifies operator training, service support, and fleet standardization.
Reliability and Service
BR-100 is designed as a practical serviceable inspection system rather than a sealed disposable platform.
- Pressure-tested in chamber to 120 m
- Brush/collector thrusters on magnetic couplings
- Field-replaceable thrusters
- Onboard electronics installed in two sealed modules
- Continuous surface-powered operation without battery maintenance cycles
- Spare parts and service kit included in standard delivery
- Additional buoyancy and ballast included in the service package for trim adjustment
- 2-year warranty
Standard Delivery Set
- BR-100 ROV
- Surface Control and Power Supply Unit
- Intel NUC with Linux Ubuntu and BROS
- 15" monitor
- SONY joystick / controller
- 150 m Kevlar-reinforced umbilical
- Manual tether reel
- 4K onboard camera with Full HD output to Surface Unit
- LED front lighting
- Integrated sensor package
- Spare parts and service kit
- Transport cases (2 cases)
- Technical documentation
- 2-year warranty
Optional Equipment
BR-100 can be configured for project-specific inspection and light intervention tasks. Like other Baltic ROV systems, it supports project-specific integration. Optional equipment is available on request with project review.
- USBL
- Surface GPS navigation support
- Forward-looking sonar / imaging sonar
- Multibeam sonar
- DVL
- Altimeter
- Laser pointers
- Manipulator
- Cutter
- Additional cameras and lights
See also: ROV Add-Ons.
Baltic ROV Product Line
| Model | Depth and position |
|---|---|
| BR-100 | 100 m — Compact inspection |
| BR-200 | 200 m — Industrial inspection |
| BR-300 | 300 m — Industrial subsea inspection |
| BR-500 | 500 m — Deepwater inspection and tooling support |
Operational Limits
BR-100 is designed as a compact industrial inspection ROV. It is not intended for heavy intervention duty or large work-class tooling.
- Not intended for work beyond 100 m depth
- Not intended for heavy subsea construction tasks
- Not intended as a work-class ROV
- Tooling and payload integration must be reviewed against the project scope
Project Configuration
To prepare the correct BR-100 configuration, the project should define:
- Required working depth
- Fresh water or salt water operation
- Visibility and current conditions
- Required cameras, sensors, or tools
- Navigation and positioning requirements
- Tether length and deployment constraints
The vehicle can then be balanced and equipped for the actual inspection task, including neutral buoyancy adjustment and optional payload integration.
FAQ
What depth can BR-100 operate at?
BR-100 is rated for operation down to 100 m and is pressure-tested in chamber to 120 m.
Is BR-100 battery powered?
No. BR-100 uses surface power architecture and operates without onboard batteries.
What inspections is BR-100 designed for?
It is designed for compact professional inspection tasks such as port infrastructure, hull inspection, hydro-technical structures, aquaculture, environmental monitoring, and confined-space underwater work.
Can BR-100 be equipped with sonar or USBL?
Yes. USBL, forward-looking or imaging sonar, multibeam sonar, DVL, altimeter, and other add-ons are available on request with project review.
Does BR-100 support automatic stabilization?
Yes. BR-100 supports Auto Head / Course Hold and Auto Depth / Depth Hold.
Can BR-100 operate continuously without batteries?
Yes. BR-100 uses surface power architecture and can operate continuously without onboard batteries, subject to surface power availability and mission conditions.
Can the system be configured for fresh and salt water?
Yes. The system is configured for neutral buoyancy, with ballast adjustment depending on whether the vehicle will operate in fresh or salt water.