MODEL 260

DC BRUSHLESS THRUSTER

• 350w thruster develops over 12lbf (5.4 kgf) forward thrust & over 4lbf (1.8kgf) reverse thrust
in an extremely compact and lightweight package.
• Powerful direct drive DC brushless motors for low noise in noise sensitive applications.
• Magnetically coupled propeller drive eliminates all rotating shaft seals for optimum reliability.
• High efficiency propeller & Kort nozzle for maximum Bollard thrust.
• Nylon propeller standard & investment cast stainless steel propeller in either right hand or left
hand rotation optional.
• Speed & direction control using +/-5v analog signal.
• Rated to 2,800 ft (850m) or optional 5,000 ft (1,500m) depth with 1 atmosphere housings or
full ocean depth with oil filled, pressure balanced housings.
• Available with hard anodized aluminum, Type 316 stainless or 6Al4V titanium housings.
• Available with motors for 24vdc, 48vdc, 70vdc, 90vdc, 105vdc, 150vdc, 210vdc, 260vdc.
Other voltages optional.

Bollard Output Input Weight Depth Rating

12lbf (5.4kgf) forward, 350w at 24vdc, 48vdc, 2-2.8lbs (.9-1.3kg) in 2,800ft (850m) &
4lbf (1.8kgf) reverse, 70vdc, 90vdc, 105vdc, air, 5,000ft (1,500m) with
using RH nylon or RH 150vdc, 210vdc or 1.5-2.6lbs (.7-1.2kg) 1 atm housings, full
& LH investment cast 260vdc, in water, depending ocean depth when oil
stainless steel propel- +/-5v analog speed on configuration. filled (PBOF).
(specifications subject to change
lers. control. without notice)

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 MODEL 260
DESCRIPTION

Introduction titanium pressure components, is rated to 1,500m

using self-contained electronics in the motor’s 1-at-
The Model 260 is the smallest of Tecnadyne’s
mosphere housing. For full ocean depth rating, the
DC brushless thrusters. With a geared DC brush-
electronics module is installed in a remote, one atmo-
less motor and high efficiency propeller and Kort
sphere housing ( either the customer ’s housing
nozz.e, the Model 260 is ideally suited for use on
or one supplied by Tecnadyne) and the thrust-
small inspection ROV’s and smaller AUV’s.
er is oil filled and pressure balanced using
Magnetic Propeller Coupling electrical cabling of flexible Tygon tubing.
As with all Tecnadyne thrusters, the propeller of the Voltages Supported
Model 260 is magnetically coupled. With this design, The Model 260 is available for operation at voltag-
a magnet array is fitted inside the hub of the propel- es of 24vdc, 48vdc, 70vdc, 90vdc, 105vdc, 150vdc,
ler; and is driven by a magnet array attached to the 210vdc and 260vdc. DC power must be supplied by
motor inside the sealed pressure vessel. By eliminating a well filtered battery bank, rectified and filtered AC
the rotating drive shaft and shaft seals that always or a regulated DC power supply with less than 10%
seem to leak over time, the Model 260 achieves ex- voltage ripple.
tremely high reliability. Additionally, the magnetic
coupling will ratchet if overloaded, preventing dam- Analog Speed Control
age caused by objects jammed in the propeller. And The Model 260 controller accepts a +/-5v an-
since the water lubricated propeller bearings are alog speed and direction control signal that
external to the pressure housing, they can be can be supplied by a computer with D/A card
easily replaced in a matter of minutes. or a simple joystick. In addition, the thrust-
er can be supplied with a separate digital
High RPM Motor & Planetary Gearbox speed feedback signal.
The Model 260 uses DC brushless motors that are
manufactured to the ISO 9001:2008 quality stan- Other Options
dard. These high RPM, low inertia motors are cou- Optional configurations include: the 8 available buss
pled to 6/1 ratio planetary gearset, assembled us- voltage choices previously mentioned; housings
ing hardened, high precision spur gears. This motor made from hard anodized aluminum (standard),
/ gearbox combination delivers maximum reliability, Type 316 stainless steel or 6Al4V titanium; several
efficiency and power in an extremely compact, light- bulkhead type or cable end subsea connectors; and
weight and easy to maintain package. stainless steel RH or LH rotation propellers.
Highly Efficient Propeller & Nozzle Custom propellers and Kort nozzles can be devel-
The Model 260 comes standard with an injection oped to suit specific operating requirements.
molded Nylon propeller that is available in right hand
rotation only. An investment cast stainless steel pro- Please note that the specifications are subject to change
pellers is an available option and these come in either without notice. Additionally, Model 260 thrusters for op-
right hand or left hand rotation. The propeller oper- eration to depths greater than 1,000 meters are subject to
ates in a Nylon 6/6 Kort nozzle for maximum thrust U.S. Government export controls.
and efficiency.
Depth Rating Options
The standard configuration is rated to 850m depth
and places the electronics controller within the 1-at-
mosphere motor housing. An extra cost option, using

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 MODEL 260
REPRESENTATIVE THRUSTER CONFIGURATIONS

MODEL 260
260-AAA-MCBH6M-XX-0850-AL-SCLX-SM-RH-UK

4.54 [115.4] 2.00 [50.8]

3.75 [95.3]

1.43 [36.2]

1.68 [42.5]
3.00 [76.2]
1.28 [32.5]

WEIGHTS
2lb [.9kg] in air
1.5lb [0.7kg] in water SCALE 1:3

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MODEL 260
260-AAA-MCPBOF8M-XX-FOD-AL-HPF(R)X-SM-RS-UK-R(S)A
OIL FILLED TYGON TUBING TO
CUSTOMER SPECIFIED LENGTH

SA CONFIGURATION

3.75 [95.3] 4.54 [115.4] 2.00 [50.8]

1.28 [32.5]

0.85 [21.6]

1.68 [42.5]
RA CONFIGURATION
3.00 [76.2]
WEIGHTS
2.3lb [1kg] in air
1.7lb [0.7kg] in water
SCALE 1:3

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 MODEL 260
REMOTE ELECTRONICS OPTIONS

REMOTE ELECTRONICS MODULE, HPFX CONFIG

USED IN THE HPFX CONFIGURATION & INSTALLED IN CUSTOMER FURNISHED
PRESSURE VESSEL. 1.68 [42.7]
To Motor Hall Sensors

0.14 THRU 2X
FOR MOUNTING USING
2.25 [57.1] SOCKET HEAD SCREWS
0.36 [9.0]

0.20 [5.0] 2.625 [66.68]

To Motor Phases Control Signal Input
Black, Phase A White, +/-5v Analog Control Signal
Red, Phase B Blue, Isolated Control Signal Return
White, Phase C (#20, 0.5m length)
(#16, 0.5m length) Optional Feedback Signal
Purple, Digital Speed Feedback Signal
Power Input
Red, + Power
Black, Return
(#16, 0.5m length)
2.87 [72.8] SCALE 1:2

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REMOTE ELECTRONICS MODULE, HPRX CONFIG

USED IN THE HPRX CONFIGURATION & INSTALLED IN CUSTOMER FURNISHED
PRESSURE VESSEL.

0.25 [6.4] To Motor Phases

Black, Phase A
0.25 [6.4] Red, Phase B
White, Phase C
Power Input (#16, 0.5m length)
Red, + Power
Black, Return
(#16, 0.5m length)
To Motor Hall Sensors

Control Signal Input

White, +/-5v Analog Control Signal
Blue, Isolated Control Signal Return
2.370 [60.20] (#20, 0.5m length)
Must be fitted into 2.25 [57.1] Optional Feedback Signal
cylindrical pressure Purple, Digital Speed Feedback Signal
vessel with I.D. shown.
Thermal heat transfer
compund must be used. SCALE 1:2

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 MODEL 260
CONFIGURATIONS & PART NUMBERING

260 - AAA - BBBBB - XX - CCCC - DD - EEEE - FF - HH - JJ - KK

AAA - Buss Voltage Option (Consult factory for other voltages)
24 - 24vdc 70 - 70vdc 105 - 105vdc 210 - 210vdc
48 - 48vdc 90 - 90vdc 150 - 150vdc 260 - 260vdc
BBBBB - Subsea Connector Option (Consult factory for other connectors)
LMG6FS - SeaCon LMG-6-FS, cable end, for SCLX only
MCIL5M - SeaCon MCIL5M, cable end, for SCLX only, no speed feedback
MCIL6M - SeaCon MCIL5M, cable end, for SCLX only
MCBH5M - SeaCon MCBH5M, bulkhead mount, SCLX only, no speed feedback
MCBH5M - SeaCon MCBH6M, bulkhead mount, SCLX only
IL6M - SeaCon IL6M, cable end, for SCLX only
MHDG8CCP - Impulse MHDG-8-BCR, oil filled tubing, for HPFX or HPRX, all voltages
MCPBOF8M - SubConn MCPBOF8M, oil filled tubing, for HPFX or HPRX, all voltages
for technical details on the referenced connectors please go to www.seaconworld.com, www.impulse-ent.com & www.subconn.com

XX - Cable Length Option (Does not apply to BCR or FCR style connectors)
XX - Cable Length in X.X meters - leave as XX if no cable installed
CCCC - Maximum Operating Depth Option
0850 - 850 meters (2800 ft)
1500 - 1,500 meters (5,000 ft), (extra cost option)
FOD - Full Ocean Depth (Requires Oil Filled Pressure Compensated option, above)
DD - Material of All Wetted Metallic Surfaces Option
AL - 6061-T6 Aluminum, Hard Anodized Black
SS - Type 316 Stainless Steel, Passivated
TI - 6Al4V Titanium

EEEE - Self Contained or Remote Electronics Option

SCLX - Self Contained Electronics (electronics in housing with motor)
HPFX - Remote Electronics, Square heat plate electronics, 1 Atmosphere Motor Housing
HPRX - Remote Electronics, Round heat plate electronics, 1 Atmosphere Motor Housing

FF - Mounting Option
SM - Saddle Mount (only option available at this time)
HH - Propeller Handing Option
RH - Right Hand, Nylon Propeller RS - Right Hand, Stainless Steel Propeller
LS - Left Hand, Stainless Steel Propeller
The LS and RS stainless steel propellers must be used in matched pairs

JJ - Nozzle Options
BK - Black UK - Blue (extra cost option)

KK - Hose Nipple Options (only with HPFX & HPRX options, otherwise leave blank)
RA - Right Angle Hose Nipple SA - Straight Hose Nipple

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 MODEL 260
THRUST PERFORMANCE CURVES

Model 260 Thruster

Input Power & Thrust vs. Propeller RPM
400 16
Watts, Forward
380 Watts, Reverse 15.2
Thrust, Forward, 0 knot
360 Thrust, Forward, 1 knot 14.4
Thrust, Forward, 2 knots
340 Thrust, Forward, 3 knots 13.6
Thrust, Forward, 4 knots
320 Thrust, Reverse, 0 knot 12.8

300 12

280 11.2

260 10.4

240 9.6
Input Power, Watts

220 8.8

Thrust, lbf
200 8

180 7.2

160 6.4

140 5.6

120 4.8

100 4

80 3.2

60 2.4

40 1.6

20 0.8

0 0
150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100
Propeller RPM

Model 260 Thruster

Thrust vs. Voltage Change
25
24vdc Winding, Forward 90vdc Winding, Forward 210vdc Winding, Forward
22.5 24vdc Winding, Reverse 90vdc Winding, Reverse 210vdc Winding, Reverse
48vdc Winding, Forward 105vdc Winding, Forward 260vdc Winding, Forward
20 48vdc Winding, Reverse 105vdc Winding, Reverse 260vdc Winding, Reverse
70vdc Winding, Forward 150vdc Winding, Forward
17.5 70vdc Winding, Reverse 150vdc Winding, Reverse
Thrust, lbf

15
12.5
10
7.5
5
2.5
0
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300
Volts

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 WHAT WERE YOU DOING 30 YEARS AGO?
In 1985 Tecnadyne delivered its first thrusters, six Model 1020’s that were installed on the original RTV-500 built by Mitsui Engi-
neering & Shipbuilding (MES) of Tokyo. Since that time, we have manufactured and delivered over 6,000 thrusters, including more
than 600 of the Model 1020. And even though the Model 1020 that we build today incorporates over 32 design revisions to improve
reliability, efficiency and maintainability – that thruster is still 100% compatible with the Model 1020 that was installed on that first
RTV-500 system more than 30 years ago. This means that, after 30+ years, MES (or any of our customers) can still purchase or re-
pair a Model 1020 thruster to keep its fleet of ROV’s working. And in those 30 years, the Model 1020 thruster has powered vehicles
to the Titanic, that discovered JFK’s PT-109 in the Pacific, that participated in record depth wellhead completions off the coast of
West Africa, that discovered lost cities in the Black Sea, that have scoured the world’s oceans for mines, and that have successfully
completed thousands of routine subsea missions. And the Model 1020 thruster is still being installed on new ROV and AUV systems
worldwide.
And, like the Model 1020, Tecnadyne’s twenty-one other thruster models have also served the offshore community with reliability,
high performance and cost effectiveness – but none for quite as long as the Model 1020’s 30 years. Tecnadyne is constantly devel-
oping and releasing new thruster models, with 4 new models released in 2010 and 4 models being released in 2013.
It is Tecnadyne’s commitment to its customers and to the subsea community that no vehicle system, be it an ROV, an AUV, a
manned submersible or any other subsea system, will ever be made obsolete because the Tecnadyne thrusters installed on that
system are no longer available for a reasonable and competitive price.
So, for your next ROV, AUV or manned submersible build or purchase, be sure to specify only genuine Tecnadyne thrusters. You,
your operators, your technicians and your customers will be glad you did – for the next 30 years.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Tecnadyne operates under a Quality Plan that is fully ISO 9001:2008 compliant. All electrical soldering is performed
by technicians certified to the IPC J-STD-009 & IPC-A-610 standards.

FINAL TEST & INSPECTION

All Tecnadyne products undergo a rigorous set of final test procedures. Each thruster is operated at reduced power
and full power in both directions for extended time periods. Each thruster is pressure tested and then subjected to
an insulation breakdown test to identify leaks or other problems. Prior to shipment to the customer, each thruster is
certified to perform correctly and to factory specifications.

EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY

Subsea thruster motors manufactured by Tecnadyne are warranted to the original Purchaser for a period of one
year from the date of shipment from the factory to conform to Tecnadyne’s specifications at the time of purchase
and to be free of mechanical, electrical and physical defects in material and workmanship if the products have been
installed, electrically connected, operated and serviced in accordance with Tecnadyne’s instructions as listed in the
Operations & Maintenance Manual accompanying the thrusters.

Except for the express warranty set forth herein, Tecnadyne makes no other warranties or guarantees, express,
oral, implied or statutory, regarding its subsea thruster products. All such warranties are expressly disclaimed to the
extent allowable by law.

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