# Storage Care for Cerulean Omniscan 450 SS and Ping2 on Blueboat **URL:** \ **Category:** Sonar and Acoustics\ **Tags:** ping, sonar, blueboat\ **Created:** [May 28, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976 "2024-05-28T01:02:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![knarotama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/knarotama/32/12521_2.png) [@knarotama](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/knarotama)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976/1 "2024-05-28T01:02:10Z")
Hi All, I have two Cerulean Omniscan 450 SS and a Ping2 w BlueRobotics housing attached to a BlueBoat. When the BlueBoat is folded, the 450 SS on the bottom Starboard hull is a few centimeters away from the floor and the Ping 2 is bulging on top. Must I wrap the 450 SS and Ping2 to prevent scratch to them? ---
**Author:** ![nathaniel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/nathaniel/32/13322_2.png) [@nathaniel](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nathaniel)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976/2 "2024-05-31T18:17:40Z")
Hello Yes, it’s recommended to wrap the Cerulean Omniscan 450 SS and the Ping2 to prevent scratches when the BlueBoat is folded. Using padding or protective covers can help safeguard these sensitive components during storage and transport​ ([Blue Robotics Community Forums](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976))​​ ([Blue Robotics Community Forums](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/integrating-ping-ping2-sonar-on-the-blueboat/16203))​. Best regards, nathaniel ---
**Author:** ![tony-white](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/tony-white/32/18385_2.png) [@tony-white](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tony-white)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976/3 "2024-06-01T00:13:54Z")
Hi @nathaniel - That’s true! We usually just use a towel placed between the sonars and any hard surfaces. ---
**Author:** ![knarotama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/knarotama/32/12521_2.png) [@knarotama](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/knarotama)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976/4 "2024-08-22T23:50:53Z")
Hi @nathaniel and @tony-white We’ve 3d printed some PLA protectors for the Ping 2 & 450 SS. We have been on the road with these PLA parts since your advice (Thanks 🙂) ![3d Printed Ping 2 Protector on a BlueBoat](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/bluerobotics/original/2X/4/420a0512662f8c3bfd3acccd64873a777a0124bc.jpeg) Below is a _printables_ link to the Ping2 scratch protector: [https://www.printables.com/model/960822-ping2-sonar-scratch-protector](https://www.printables.com/model/960822-ping2-sonar-scratch-protector) We’re happy with the function of both (PLA protectors for Ping2 and 450 SS), but we want to improve the design of the PLA protectors for 450 SS, since the current design makes the BlueBoat’s dimensions thicker when folded… so we’ve designed and printed new ones. Once we’re confident that the new design functions all right, I’d like to share the _printables_ link. ![3D Printed 450 SS Protector design](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/bluerobotics/original/2X/b/be6f22fa627ba1728fa9985c6308a05fc04a4726.jpeg) Best regards ---
**Author:** ![knarotama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/knarotama/32/12521_2.png) [@knarotama](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/knarotama)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/storage-care-for-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-and-ping2-on-blueboat/16976/5 "2024-12-10T02:44:05Z")
Below is the link to the new design of the scratch protector for the 450 SS. [Printables Link: 450 SS scratch protector](https://www.printables.com/model/1103465-cerulean-omniscan-450-ss-scratch-protector)