CTEK ROV Thruster Manifold
Product details
Massive Control Capacity: Features 20 independent control channels to manage complex thruster arrays and auxiliary functions.
Robust Housing: Built with an oil-filled, pressure-compensated housing design for deep-sea resilience.
Smart Monitoring: Equipped with integrated sensors for monitoring temperature, water ingress, and hydraulic fluid pressure.
High-Flow Performance: The pressure-reducing valves support a rated flow of 160 L/min.
Operational Safety: Includes proportional relief valves and drain filter clogging relays to protect the hydraulic system.
Precise Maneuvering: Dedicated channel groups (1A through 8B) specifically configured to control starboard and portside thrusters (both vertical and horizontal).
CTEK ROV Thruster Manifold
The CTEK Thruster Manifold is a specialized hydraulic manifold assembly engineered to supply hydraulic power to actuators and thrust units of subsea pumping systems and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Designed for harsh subsea environments, this unit features a robust oil-filled, pressure-compensated housing that ensures reliable operation under extreme pressure.
With the capacity to manage 20 independent control channels, the CTEK Thruster Manifold provides precise command over vertical and horizontal thrusters, ensuring optimal vehicle maneuverability and stability.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions: 706 mm x 187 mm x 365 mm
Max Weight: 63 kg
Housing Type: Oil-filled, pressure-compensated
Control Channels: 20 units
Connectors: 2 x MCBH8M
Supply Voltage: 24 V (Board supply)
Fluid & Operating Conditions
Compatible Oil Types: VG22, VG32
Working Fluid Temperature: 10°C (Min) to 71°C (Max)
Fluid Viscosity: 10 cSt (Min) to 500 cSt (Max cold start)
Operating Viscosity Range: 16 cSt to 36 cSt
Included Components & Sensors
1x Hydraulic fluid pressure sensor
1x Hydraulic fluid temperature sensor
1x Drain filter clogging relay
Integrated water ingress sensors
Valve Performance Ratings
Pressure-Reducing Valve: Rated for 160 L/min at 27.5 Mpa.
Relief Valve: Rated for 8 L/min at 31.5 Mpa.
Channel Assignment Overview
Channels 1–8 (Thruster Control): Proportional Pressure-Reducing Valves controlling Starboard/Port and Vertical/Horizontal thrusters in both bow and stern sections.
Channel 9: Redundant/Backup Proportional Valve.
Channels 10–12: Reserved for customer-specific tasks.
Channels 13–14: Proportional Relief Valves serving as Main and Auxiliary pump pressure regulators.