SubC Drop Camera System Manual

Oceanographic Drop Winch

DBW-5E-E10-C18.5x06.625x12-BLECD

Secure Tow & Drop Winch: Offers safe and efficient subsea retrieval with integrated slip-clutches, manual backups, and corrosion-resistant bearings. Essential for protecting valuable payloads during operations and maximizing user control through electronic and manual braking systems.

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Features

Torque limiting slip-clutch to allow freewheeling in event of bottom catch

Dog clutch for freewheeling, with locking pin

4 removable lifting handles

Manual disk brake

Manual backup hand crank

Electronic controller

Includes a 3m deck power cable

Includes a 10m deck data cable

Mechanical Specifications

Drum Capacity:

410m of 9mm OD cable

Drum Size:

18” Flange, 6.625” Core, 12” Face width

Dimensions Max:

0.97m(L) x 0.76m(W) x 0.70m(H)

Bolt Down Footprint:

(x4) 3/8” Bolts (24” x 21.75”)

Weight:

113Kg empty (dependent on options)

Operating Temperature:

-20°C to 50°C

Strain Relief:

455 Kgs SWL, >1500 Kgs MBS 

Strain Relief:

Polyester Fibre tape

Electronic Specifications

Motor:

1HP, 1800 RPM

Power Requirements:

110-125 OR 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ~15 Amp

Controller:

Variable speed, reverse, power controls, KB Electronics KBRC-240D, 3m deck cable

Slip Ring:

4 Conductors, (2x) 14 Amp, (2x) 2 Amp

Deck cable:

10m terminated from slip-ring

Operational Characteristics

Line Speed at Core:

9.5m/min (31.2ft/min)

Line Speed at Maximum Drum:

21.1m/min (69.2ft/min)

Rated Line Pull at Maximum Drum:

77Kg (170lbs)

Non Backdrivable:

Drive system gear ratio eliminates back-drivability; no need for an electronic brake

Manual Brake:

Disk brake on spool for braking power during slip and emergency conditions

Slip Clutch:

Adjustable slip clutch set to ~88 kg load

Utility Hand “Brake Winch”:

30m cable for tow system retrieval

Winch Load Capability at Full Drum (15.44”)

77Kg (170 lbs) (Tested to 86.6Kg (191 lbs))

Winch Load Capability at Core (6.625”)

179.6Kg (396 lbs) (Tested to 201.8Kg (445 lbs))

Slip Range at Full Drum (15.44”)

88.5Kg - 104.3Kg (195 lbs - 230 lbs)

Slip Range at Core (6.625”)

204.1Kg - 249.5Kg (450 lbs - 550 lbs)

Snag Force at Full Drum (15.44”)

166Kg (366 lbs)

Snag Force at Core (6.625”)

387Kg (852 lbs)

Line Speed at Full Drum (15.44”)

0.352 m/s (1.16 ft/s)

Line Speed at Core (6.625”)

0.158 m/s (0.52 ft/s)


Included Options

Mechanically driven level wind for automatic spooling

4-pass slip-ring, (2x) 14 Amp, (2x) 2 Amp Capacity

Thermoplastic/stainless steel bearings for weight reduction and corrosion resistance

Utility hand “brake winch” for safe tow system retrieval. The automatic brake ensures the load remains suspended when the crank is released to avoid unchecked descent.  

15m controller extension cable

Additional Options

Joystick remote with proportional speed control, forward/reverse and stop switch

Additional AC or DC power options

Additional conductor slip rings

Shipping Details

Reusable pallet plywood shipping crate (International shipping approved)

Dimensions:

1113cm(L) x 93cm(W) x 88cm(H)

Weight:

154Kg - 181Kg (dependent on cable length)

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