Connectivity

Bridge Box

Available on: Revolution, Pivot, Photon

The Bridge Box is the hardware that allows ROVs to be controlled by BRIDGE.app.

There are several connection ports that allow different types of setups.

Use this BRIDGE Box setup guide to aid in setting up your basic LAN connection.
Contact support@deeptrekker.com for advanced WAN setups.

Other components:

Power Switch
Power Light
Battery voltage Display
Charge Port
Tether Connector

Consoles

There are several different products that can be referred to as consoles. See the products listed below along with how to use.

Touchscreen Console

Available for: All Products

This version of the control console is an all in one package including a PC, DTNode allowing for viewing of multiple cameras and sonars in one place.

See this guide for instructions on setting up the touchscreen console.

DTNode

Available on: All products with V3 hand controller

Standard Node

Network bridge/media converter. Connects VDSL to ETH to allow connection to existing IT infrastructure.

Deep Trekker™ vehicles can be interfaced with a communications device called the Node. The Node is a small power and communications box that connects a vehicle to continuous power and network communications. The Node is installed at the surface and should be supplied with 12-24 VDC power. It is able to power the DTPod, as well as create a communication link via the Ethernet port on the Node to connect to the controller from further away, whether it be wirelessly through the users’ network, or wired. In order to configure the node, follow the below instructions:

Connect 12-24 V DC to Node Power input (black and red wire)
Connect tether from Pod to Node.

For a connection to an existing LAN (with active DHCP server):

Ensure that the Controller’s DHCP function is OFF.*
Connect the Node and Controller, each with an Ethernet cable to the existing LAN. This may be to a router or network switch.

Turn on Controller.

For a direct ethernet connection:

Ensure that the Controller’s DHCP function is ON.*
Connect the Node to the Controller via an ethernet cable. The Pod should now appear on the load screen table and be ready to connect. After connection, the Pod will be operational.

*How to set Controller’s DHCP Server:

Disconnect the Controller’s Ethernet cable (if any)
Power on the Controller
Press Fn + Menu to enter the GUI
Press Menu -> Settings -> Network. Turn DHCP ON/OFF
Power off Controller

Switch Node

Provides two ETH connections for each VDSL system. Allows for non integrated ethernet devices to be connected to a PC in parallel to the controller.

Connects in the same way as the above description but with the addition of a second ethernet port to connect your PC to.

Used in custom setups to allow more advanced integrations. Contact Support for more details.

Multi Point Connection

See this guide for details on connecting multiple vehicles through a single node.

Note: The Node power cycle after 12 hours of use and then every 24 hours after that to improve reliability

Wi-Fi Dongle

Available on: All products

Included as standard equipment on all nav packages, this wifi dongle allows the V3 controller to connect to the Internet wirelessly. See the controller settings page here for details on how to connect it

Note: This Wi-Fi dongle communicates on a 2.4ghz signal only. If you are having trouble finding your Wi-Fi connection from a hot spot on your phone look for a toggle in your phone to switch from a 5ghz to a 2.4ghz signal