2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 T200 Thruster Documentation Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Safety Quick Start Important Notes T200 Thruster Specifications Specification Table Performance Charts Dimensions T200 Thruster (without BlueESC) T200 Thruster with BlueESC Installation Mounting Options Electrical Connections Connecting to an External ESC Connecting the BlueESC How to Cut and Strip the Cable Operation Clicking Noise Care
017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Introduction The T200 Thruster is a low-cost high performance thruster for marine robotics. It was originally launched in 2014 through a Kickstarter campaign. Safety Always practice caution when you’re working with electricity in water and with the spinning blades of the propeller. Keep body parts away from the thruster inlet and outlet to avoid injury. Quick Start 1.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 T200 Thruster Specifications Specification Table Performance Maximum Forward Thrust @ 16V 5.1 kgf 11.2 lbf Maximum Reverse Thrust @ 16V 4.1 kgf 9.0 lbf Maximum Forward Thrust @ 12V 3.55 kgf 7.8 lbf Maximum Reverse Thrust @ 12V 3.0 kgf 6.6 lbf Minimum Thrust 0.01 kgf 0.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Cable Length 1.0 m 39 in Cable Diameter 6.3 mm 0.
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2017-10-01 Dimensions T200 Thruster (without BlueESC) T200 Thruster with BlueESC RB-Blu-27
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Installation The T200 Thruster is easy to install in many different applications. It was designed with versatile mounting options for a variety of different applications. It includes a counter-rotating set of propellers. Check out the tutorial on how to change the propeller. Mounting Options The T200 Thruster has several mounting options.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Thruster with bracket in side to side orientation The mounting bracket also includes a guide hole that can be drilled out with a 1/4” (6.5mm) drill bit to allow the wire to pass directly through the bracket. Which mounting option you choose depends on your application.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Electrical Connections Connecting to an External ESC The thruster has a cable containing three wires. These three wires must be connected to the three motor wires on the electronic speed controller (ESC). The order does not matter, but if the motor direction is the reverse of what is desired, switch two of the wires.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Operation The thruster requires a brushless electronic speed controller (ESC). If you are using the BlueRobotics BasicESC [RB-Blu-125] or BlueESC, please see the appropriate product page for instructions. Important: Do not operate the thruster for extended periods out of water. The bearings are lubricated by the water and vibration and noise will be greater when dry.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Care and Maintenance The T200 Thruster does not require much maintenance. Normal Care During normal use: ● ● Rinse with fresh water after use in saltwater to minimize the accumulation of salt deposits. Rinse after operating in sandy environments to remove sand particles.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Troubleshooting The motor does not start This is usually an issue with the proper commands being sent to the ESC. The motor does not start but the propeller tries to move. This can be caused by a disconnected motor wire or a short between motor wires. Check that all three motor wires are connected and not shorting. The motor is jammed when turned by hand.
2017-10-01 RB-Blu-27 Details For all the engineers out there, here’s some more info. Comparison to T100 Test Results ● ● ● Endurance Testing. We have tested the T200 Thruster for up to 300 hours continuous operation at full throttle power. Sand and Particulate Testing. The thrusters handle small particulate matter very well. See this video of testing the thrusters in heavy sand. Depth Testing.
