10m/s LINE SPEED
RBRglissando underway profiling winch
The RBRglissandoย underway winch enables automated free-fall profiling with instrument payloads up to 20kg. A configurable line speed up to 10m/s allows for operation while steaming normally without slowing down.
This fully-automated system is designed for vessels with an existing A-frame or boom, and three-phase power supplies. The compact design is easy to install and occupies minimal deck space. The RBRglissandoย is controlled by the RBR software, Ruskin, offering wireless downloads after each profile and integration of ship and winch data.
- 10m/s pay-out line speed
- 1000m โ3mm Dyneemaยฎย (1000kg breaking load)
- Compact design occupying minimal deck space
- Automated system control through Ruskin
- Wireless download after each profile (when paired with RBR CTD)
- Seamless integration of ship and winch data


Product Highlight
First look at the RBRglissando underway profiling winch
The RBRglissando underway winch enables automated free-fall profiling with instrument payloads up to 20kg. A configurable line speed up to 10m/s allows for operation while steaming normally without slowing down.
Features & Configurations

Specifications
Supply voltage | 400-480V 3โ AC |
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Power consumption | 15kW drum motor, 4kW sheave motor |
Communication | Ethernet |
Software | Ruskin |
Line type | โ3mm Dyneema |
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Line length | 1000m |
Line speed | 10m/s pay out, 5m/s wind in |
Nominal payload | 20kg |
Line strength | 1000kg |
Dimensions | |
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Drum unit | 1030mm x 610mm x 560mm |
Sheave unit | 870mm x 330mm x 360mm |
Control cabinet | 770mm x 790mm x 410mm |
Weight | |
Drum unit | 170kg |
Sheave unit | 70kg |
Control cabinet | 80kg |
