OPERATOR’S

GUIDE
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Contents
Introduction
CyScan sensor part names ................................................................................. 3 Scanner tilt controls ......................................................................................... 22
Serial numbers and software versions ................................................................ 4 Scanner tilt mode .................................................................................. 22
Manual tilt - scanner tilt adjustment ...................................................... 23
Using the System Blanking zone.................................................................................................. 25
Start up ............................................................................................................. 5 Configuration property page ........................................................................... 28
Suspend, exit or reset communications .............................................................. 5 Day View/Night View............................................................................. 28
Screen layout..................................................................................................... 6 DP feed format & message string........................................................... 28
Sensor display.......................................................................................... 7 Using log files .................................................................................................. 29
Navigation section ................................................................................... 8 Entering service access mode ........................................................................... 30
Status bar................................................................................................ 8
Property pages ........................................................................................ 9 Troubleshooting
Button bar............................................................................................. 13 For further assistance....................................................................................... 31
Using multi-target groups ................................................................................ 14 Problems and possible remedies....................................................................... 32
Creating a new multi-target group ........................................................ 14 Alarm codes .................................................................................................... 33
Aligning a multi-target group ................................................................ 16 Cleaning the sensor and targets....................................................................... 33
Navigation: modes........................................................................................... 17 CyScan fuse information.................................................................................. 34
Navigation: single target .................................................................................. 18 CyScan LED Indicators...................................................................................... 35
To start single target navigation ............................................................. 18
To end single target navigation .............................................................. 18 Technical notes
Navigation: multi-target group......................................................................... 19 Targets - reflective material .......................................................................... 37
To start multi-target group navigation.................................................... 19 Targets - installation and position..................................................................... 38
To end multi-target group navigation..................................................... 19 Vertical beam divergence ................................................................................. 40
Alarms............................................................................................................. 20 Low temperature operation ............................................................................. 41
Using the alarm filter ............................................................................. 20
Rejecting unwanted reflections ........................................................................ 21 CyScan system specifications
General system specifications........................................................................... 42

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Introduction
Welcome to the CyScan position reference system. CyScan is a high accuracy laser CyScan emits eye-safe infra-red light and detects its reflection from pre-positioned
sensor which provides positional information to allow automated approach and/or retro-reflective Targets. These targets are mounted on the designated structure(s) or
station keeping relative to a structure or vessel. The structure or vessel requires one vessel(s). They consist of strips of a high performance reflective tape mounted on a
or more reflective targets to be attached to its sides. flat or a cylindrical support. The accurate range and bearing of the target(s) is meas-
CyScan is designed to be semi-portable and straightforward to operate. In use, the ured by CyScan and used to calculate the exact position of the vessel relative to the
CyScan system consists of several key elements, these being: multi-target group. This positional information is displayed on the console screen
and automatically transmitted to the vessel’s DP system.
• The CyScan Sensor, which is
mounted on the vessel (typically
on the wheelhouse) as required.
CyScan
• The CyScan Console. A moni-
toring and control software Sensor Structure or
application running within Vessel

Microsoft® Windows™ on a
standard computer. This provides
the DP operator with full status
information and control of the Power PSU
Reflective targets
system and the data stream be-
ing fed to the DP system.
• The Power Supply Unit (PSU). It
is contained within a watertight
enclosure and is mounted near
the CyScan sensor. The Console
and DP System cables are con-
nected via this unit.
• The Data Converter (optional). Console PC DP
This sealed enclosure is situated Hardware System
near the PC running the CyScan
CyScan
console software package. It acts The key elements of the CyScan system equipped
as an interface and translates the vessel
RS422 signal generated by the CyScan sensor to the RS232 signal required by a
standard PC serial port.

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CyScan sensor part names
The diagram shows the key parts of the sensor unit and their various names that
are used throughout this guide.

Rotor
Scanner
Sensor unit

Base Plate

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Serial numbers and software versions
Component Part Numbers and individual Serial Numbers are assigned to each
component of CyScan. These can be found on product labels affixed to each unit.
These numbers identify the hardware configuration and product revision and will be
requested by Guidance Navigation in the event of an application service or support
call to the company.

Product labels Software version information

The Configuration page tab within the Property sheet provides version information
about every software component within the Console application and the CyScan
Sensor.
CyScan sensor
part number

CyScan sensor
serial number

Software component
version information

CyScan PSU
part number

CyScan PSU
serial number

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Using the System
CyScan User Console provides an intuitive environment that allows you to quickly
assess and control the functions of the CyScan system. This section provides full
Suspend, exit or reset
information about the options and procedures within the CyScan Console program. communications
CyScan User Console offers you three options for shutting down, suspending or
Start up resetting the sensor communication link. These options are accessed via the CyScan
button in the lower left-hand corner:
To enter CyScan User Console • Suspend - Places the sensor into a ‘sleep mode’ whereby the rotor ceases
1 Ensure that the CyScan sensor is powered on and running correctly. spinning and the scanner tilt returns to a fixed state. However, upon command
from the Console application, the unit will return to full operation. This mode is
2 Locate the CyScan User Console icon and double click it ð
suitable for use when travelling between locations.
(or run the CyScan User Console application from
Start > Programs > CyScan > CyScan User Console). • Suspend & Exit - Places the sensor into the same ‘sleep mode’ as the suspend
command (discussed above) and also closes the CyScan Console program.
3 The Console display screen will appear. After a brief initialisation period indicat-
ed by a progress dialog, the sensor will begin operation and its scanning results • Reset Communications - Re-initialises the communication links between the
displayed on screen. Console computer, the CyScan sensor and the DP unit.

To suspend, exit or reset communications

1 Click the ‘CyScan’ button in the lower left corner of the screen (this button is
unavailable while navigating). A dialog box will be displayed:
2 Click the down-
arrow to reveal
the three op-
tions. Select the
required option
and click the OK
button.

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Screen layout
The CyScan User Console screen has five key areas:
• The Sensor display Positional data display
• The Navigation section
• The Status bar
• The Property sheet
Navigation section
• The Button bar
This section provides navigation
information in a simple clear
manner whenever navigation
mode is invoked and a multi-tar-
get group is successfully located.

Sensor display
A large circular area, rather like a
radar sweep display, that shows
the relationship between the
CyScan vessel and any targets
that are in view. Property pages
Provides detailed information on
a number of different topics and
uses five tabbed pages to group
information.

Button bar
A collection of nine buttons that
provide, or control, a range of
functions.

Status bar
Provides important feedback information on various topics and
displays the date and time that the situation was first reported.
The pages that follow provide
explanations of each of the five
key screen areas and the ele-
ments presented within them.

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Sensor display CyScan vessel
The CyScan vessel image is shown, as determined by the setting in the Display op-
This circular area shows the relationship between the CyScan vessel and the targets
tions, either as an outline or a solid filled shape, with a distinct bow and stern, or
of the current multi-target group. There are a number of key elements within the
alternatively the vessel image may be switched off – see Display options.
Sensor display:
Depending upon the chosen display option, the centre of the Sensor display will either
represent the CyScan vessel, or the target origin of the current multi-target group – see
Reflection Tilt-direction
Display options.
images and tilt-angle
Blanking zone
Shows the angular area, within each revolution of the sensor rotor, where the laser
is switched off. This is typically set to correspond with the area where the beam
would strike portions of its own vessel. The blanking zone can be adjusted to suit
particular requirements – see Blanking Zone.
Range circles
A series of radiating labelled concentric circles provide a visual indication of the
proximity of the CyScan vessel to the multi-target group. Use the Zoom in and
Zoom out buttons to change the scale of the display.
Multi-target group reference frame
Indicates the A-B axis that the CyScan system uses to define the positions of each
target, relative to the origin of the multi-target group. This axis can be included/
excluded from the display as required – see Display options.
Tilt-direction and tilt-angle
These dynamically indicate the amount of tilt, and in which direction, the CyScan sen-
sor is currently applying, in order to keep its rotor at a set level. The arrow head and
tail infer the up/down tilt attitude using colour, when the arrow is:
• Green – the scanner is tilting upwards,
Blanking • Grey – the scanner is level,
zone
• Red – the scanner is tilting downwards.
When manually adjusting the tilt-angle and tilt–direction, the outer arrow head follows
the cursor to apply the necessary offsets – see Scanner Tilt Adjustment.
Target images
Multi-target CyScan Range All reflectors that are seen by the sensor are displayed as yellow squares. During
reference vessel circles navigation, red or yellow boxes are drawn around reflections to show how they
frame are associated with the selected targets. A yellow box indicates strong association,
whereas a red box indicates poor or no association.

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Navigation section Status bar
The upper right corner of the screen provides navigation information in a clear man- Provides important feedback information on various topics and displays the date
ner whenever navigation mode is being used. and time that the situation was first reported. A flashing green icon indicates that
communication between the User Console and the CyScan sensor is satisfactory.
Positional display
Double click on the Time and Date portion of the status bar to adjust the current
system time and date settings.

Status bar buttons

To the left of the status bar are two buttons:

CyScan
Click this button to view the Control dialog. From here you can
• Suspend - Places the sensor into a ‘sleep mode’ whereby the rotor ceases spin-
Scanner tilt DP Feed Information ning and the scanner tilt returns to a fixed state. However, upon the resume
mode mode Quality Indicator command, the unit will return to full operation.
• Suspend & Exit - Shuts the Console software application but maintains power
Positional display - Range, Bearing and Heading to the sensor. Upon starting the application the unit will return to full operation.
• For NMEA0183 DP feed types in single target operation, this display will show This mode is suitable for use when travelling between mooring locations.
distances along Bow and Starboard axes. Heading information is not available in • Reset Communications - Re-initialises the communication links between the
single target operation. CyScan sensor, the PC and the DP unit.
• For NMEA0183 DP feed types in multi-target operation the range is displayed
Help
along A and B axes determined by the multi-target group configuration and
Heading is calculated relative to the axes origin, i.e. target 1. Click this button to view the online CyScan User Console operator’s guide using
Acrobat Reader.
• For ASCII17 DP feed types, Range and Bearing data are shown relative to the
single target or primary target (in multi target operation).

Information Quality Indicator

This graphical representation provides a quick indication of the confidence that
the system has in the quality of the position data being generated. The more bars
shown (red, then orange, then green), the better the information. The colours of
the A/B/Heading data display change according to the quality of the information.
The status of the Scanner Tilt Mode and DP Feed are also displayed.

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Property pages
This area of the CyScan User Console screen provides detailed information on a
number of different topics. The property sheet uses tabbed pages to group infor-
mation and has six tabs:

Alarms page - Lists any messages received from the various component units of Reflections page - Provides a numeric list of the reflections received during the last
the CyScan sensor. These are classified into four types of alarm which are, in increas- complete revolution of the sensor rotor. This page can be used to verify the graphi-
ing order of severity: cal representation of reflections shown within the Sensor display.
• Information - grey symbols The arrow symbol indicates the As a new revolution is started, the list is cleared and starts again. For each verified
Start of an entry that persists,
• Warning - orange symbols reflection the list provides: Range, Bearing and Brightness values. The two sliders
while the square symbol indicates
the end of an entry. The pause allow you to filter out unwanted reflections that might adversely affect navigation.
• Error - red symbols See Rejecting unwanted reflections for details.
symbol indicates an entry that
• Fatal - red symbols does not persist. Note: If an arrow is appended to a reflection entry, this indicates that the reflection
A filter is available to suppress the display of particular alarm types. As standard, the may be improved by tilting the sensor either upwards (up arrow) or downwards
filter is activated and the Information messages are hidden from the list. (down arrow). Please refer to the section Scanner tilt adjustment later within this
Deleting alarms from the current list will move the alarms to the Historic list. Delet- guide.
ing them from the Historic list will discard them permanently.

Note: The two

rejection sliders are
not available if the
CyScan sensor has
firmware version
3.07 or below.

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Multi-target group page - Lists all currently stored multi-target groups and the Blanking page - Provides a quick method to select an appropriate blanking zone
targets that are defined within each. A blanking zone and scanner tilt bearing are for the current CyScan installation. This is one of two ways that the blanking zone
defined for each multi-target group. Within this page you can manually edit any can be adjusted. For further details, please refer to the section Blanking zone.
aspect of an existing multi-target group and its targets.

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Configuration page - Contains two options, the first of which allows you to
change the screen colour contrasts between Day and Night modes. The remaining
option, DP Feed Type, does not usually require adjustment during normal operation,
however, this will depend on your DP manufacturer’s recommendations. This page
also indicates the name of the vessel, the serial number of the CyScan unit and the
version numbers of all installed software components – these items are for infor-
mation only and are not editable.
Range & Bearing Only In Single Target navigation with NMEA feed types the ð Single Target Display - Range & Bearing
default is to display position in a Bow Starboard axis frame. This option switches the The default display mode for Single
display to one of Range and Bearing to the selected target. To implement tick the Target is to present the position of
box and click the apply button. The DP message string is unaffected. the sensor vessel in metres along
Extended Dialogs In normal user mode this option displays additional information Bow and Starboard axes with origin
in the Reflection property page related to the optical system. For more information at the target.
please refer to Extended pulse data.

By selecting the Range & Bearing

option on the Configuration page,
the display is changed to the dis-
tance and the bearing of the target
from the vessel.
Note: Selecting either option has
no effect on the message strings
that are sent to the DP system.

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About page - Indicates the software version and copyright details. It also allows Using the on-screen keyboard
you to invoke the temporary service access mode in order to adjust certain settings
In order to accommodate keyboardless computers, CyScan Console provides an on-
- please refer to the section Entering service access mode for further details.
screen keyboard option which permits you to enter text using only a mouse pointer.
You can activate the on-screen keyboard wherever you see this icon: . This icon
is found within the property sheet area on the following pages: Alarms, Multi-target
groups and certain Configuration pages (when in service access mode). If the icon is
greyed out then the on-screen keyboard feature is disabled.
Note: As standard, the on-screen keyboard feature is disabled as most installations
are made onto systems that do include keyboards. Please refer to ‘To enable the on-
screen keyboard feature’ for more details.

When displayed the on-screen keyboard appears as a floating window (as standard
it is set to remain ‘Always on Top’ of all other applications - this can be changed
using its Settings menu).

To use the on-screen keyboard

1 Click the icon to display the on-screen keyboard.
2 Select an item within CyScan Console that requires text entry or editing.
3 Click the necessary keys on the on-screen keyboard.

To enable the on-screen keyboard feature

Note: This procedure can only carried out when using Service Access mode, for
which you require a restricted authorisation code.
1 Enter Service Access mode using a temporary service access code.
2 View the Configuration page tab within the Property sheet.
3 Click the down arrow of the Select Configuration Category box and select the
Communications / Display Options entry.
4 Tick the option Enable On-Screen Display.
5 Click the Apply button.

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Button bar Display options (continued)
A collection of nine buttons that provide, or control, a range of functions. When a • Show Blanking Zone – display/hide the angular area within each rotor revolu-
function is not available, the button image will fade and become unselectable: tion where the laser is switched off.
Stop Zoom out Display Sensor Cancel • Show Tilt – display/hide the tilt arrow and angle label that indicate in which
navigation Increases the options operations Click to discard direction, and by how much the scanner is currently tilted.
Click to cease displayed area See below See opposite any current
sending live changes and revert • Show Vessel Shape – determines how the CyScan vessel is represented on the
positional to the previous sensor display – the options are: Off, Outline and Filled.
data to the DP setting.
system. • Display Centered On – when navigating on a multi-target group, this selects
whether the centre of the scanner display is affixed to the origin target of the
current multi-target group (‘Multi-Target Group Origin’) or follows the ‘Cyscan
Vessel’.

Sensor operations
Start navigation Zoom in Alarms Apply Click to view a list of configuration options that include:
Click to begin a Decreases the Becomes avail- Click to accept
sequence of steps that displayed area. able when one or the current • Align Multi-Target Group – allows rotation of the entire multi-target group
leads to the CyScan more alarms have changes. data set so that the axis frame superimposed by the CyScan system aligns with
system providing live occurred, click to
positional data to view the Alarms true North/East. Consequently, when navigating, the reported position will be
the DP system. After page within the given in true northings and eastings. Refer to the Align multi-target group sec-
selecting this button, Property sheet in
you will be requested the lower right tion.
to select a stored corner of the
multi-target group or screen. • Create Multi-Target Group – defines a new multi-target group by individually
single target. selecting a series of reflections from the sensor display.
• Set Blanking Zone – sets the angular area within each rotor revolution where
the laser is instructed to switch off and not search for targets.
Display options
• Set Manual Tilt – controls a preset tilt value in a particular direction for the
Click to view a list of options that determine the elements within the sensor display:
CyScan sensor. Such an operation is typically necessary when station-keeping
• Show Bearing Axis – display/hide the tickmarks around the outer circle of the close to a platform where the targets are mounted high and the CyScan sensor
sensor display. must be made to ‘look up’ for them. Note: Scanner tilt presets are only possible
• Show Range Circles – display/hide the concentric distance circles of the sensor when the ‘Select Tilt Mode’ setting is ‘Manual Tilt’.
display. • Select Tilt Mode – enables or disables the scanner tilt and to apply an offset. For
• Show Labels – display/hide the range and target labels within the sensor dis- more information, refer to the Scanner tilt mode section.
play.
• Show Reflections – display/hide the markers representing the reflections re-
ceived by the CyScan sensor.
• Show Targets – display/hide the association boxes that are superimposed on
the reflection squares.

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Using multi-target groups
A multi-target group is the collective name for two or more targets located on a 3 Again using the pointer, click on a
platform or target vessel, to which the CyScan vessel will approach and/or station- second target image. Choose one that
keep. CyScan User Console can store target information for many different multi- is a reasonable distance from the origin
target groups and new ones are added using the Create Multi-Target Group option. target.

Creating a new multi-target group

A new multi-target group can be created whenever the CyScan vessel is within
range of the platform or vessel, and two or more targets are visible on the console
Sensor display.
Note: Please refer to Technical Note 2 for details about the optimum spacing of
three or more targets.

To create a new multi-target group

Note: New multi-target groups cannot be created while CyScan User Console is cur-
rently navigating. An A-B axis will now be superimposed
1 Click the Sensor Operations button and from on the Sensor display, relative to the
the pop-up list, select the ‘Create Multi-Target chosen targets.
Group’ option.

2 Within the sensor display, click on one of the yellow target images.
Consider the following when
selecting target:
• The first target that you select will
form the origin point for the multi-
target group. The positions of the
other target(s) will be calculated rela-
tive to that origin point.
continued
• If more than two targets are used,
select the far right or far left one as
the origin.
• Use the zoom in or zoom out but-
tons to select an appropriate view
where you can see all of the targets.
• The pointer changes to cross hairs when it is positioned near to, or over, a
target.

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4 If required/available, up to three more Attention will now switch
targets can be selected in turn. from the Sensor display to the
Note: CyScan navigation accuracy can be ‘Multi-Target Groups’ page of
improved by the addition of more targets the property sheet in the lower
(up to a maximum of five) where the right corner of the screen. The
target spacings differ greatly, i.e. 10m coordinates and other details
spacing between one pair, 20m spacing of all surveyed targets will
between the next, etc. This helps CyScan be displayed here along with
to differentiate between targets with an automatically generated
greater precision. name for the new multi-target
group.
If unique spacing between the targets
isn’t given, then it is better to operate 6 Optionally edit the multi-target group name: Click the multi-target group name
with fewer (say 2) targets. If more targets to highlight it and then enter your new name.
are mounted on the rig, then the superfluous ones should be physically re- Note: You can automatically align the multi-target group so that the navigation
moved and not just omitted from the multi-target group. information given by CyScan coincides with true North/East. For further details,
If there are superfluous targets in the vicinity that cannot be removed (i.e. on a please refer to the section Align multi-target group.
neighbouring rig), try to adjust the blanking zone to obscure them from view 7 Click the button to finalise your action.
- refer to the section Blanking zone.
5 When all required targets have been selected, click the Apply ‘tick’
button.

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Aligning a multi-target group
When navigating using a multi-target group, CyScan creates a local co-ordinate
frame on which it bases all of its calculations. It is possible to rotate this frame to
align with the ship’s compass so that when navigating, the reported position will be
given in true northings and eastings.
Note: The data to the DP system will change instantly once the alignment is con-
firmed, hence it is recommended to deselect the CyScan sensor at the DP Console
before commencing this operation.

To align a multi-target group

1 Click the button and begin navigating using the required multi-target
group.

2 Click the Sensor Operations button to reveal a pop-up list of options.

3 Select the ‘Align Multi-Target Group’ op-
tion. The property sheet will display the Align
Multi-Target Group page containing a compass
representation.
4 Enter the current heading from the ship’s com-
pass, or drag compass needle to the required
setting. Click the button and in the
subsequent dialog, click ‘Yes’ to confirm.
After a short pause, the multi-target group
frame reference will be rotated and navigation
will begin using the new multi-target group
frame reference.

Enter the current

heading here from
the ship’s compass,
or drag the compass
needle and then click
Apply

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Navigation: modes
You can choose from two main modes of navigation:

Single target navigation Multi-target navigation

Single target is the simplest type of navigation as it only requires a single target The use of multiple targets gives certain advantages over single target navigation
(including flat, cylinder, prism or prism cluster target types) and does not involve the and is worth considering whenever suitable targets are available.
creation of a target group. It is quick and easy to use however be aware that this The advantages are as follows:
method has certain limitations as follows:
• Improved tracking stability.
• Tracking stability will be affected if there is the temporary loss of the target
reflection as there is no redundancy. • Increased immunity to false reflections.
• If the true target reflection is obscured by vessel operations there is a possibility • Redundancy allowing temporary loss of target reflection.
that the sensor track will jump to another reflection. • Multi-target group settings stored for re-use.
• There is no provision for Heading data to be produced. • Provision of Heading data in relation to target group.
To start single target navigation To use multi-target navigation a multi-target group must exist for the location or
a new multi-target group must be created. If a group exists it will be shown in the
pick list when you click the button.
A new multi-target group can be created whenever the CyScan vessel is in range of
the target vessel and two or more targets (up to a maximum of 5) are visible on the
console display.
To start multi-target navigation

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Alarms Using the historic alarm list
The Alarms page has two alarms lists. The ‘Current’ list is where new alarm reports
During operation, the CyScan system produces an event audit trail in the form of
(since the last start of the console software) are automatically stored as they occur.
alarms from its various constituent components. These range in increasing order of
In addition, a ‘Historic’ list allows you to clear the Current list and transfer its alarms
severity from: Information, Warning, and Error to Fatal. As these alarms are received
so that you do not lose potentially important diagnostic feedback. On shutdown,
from the sensor, the console application lists them within the Alarms page tab of
current alarms are automatically transferred to the Historic list.
the property sheet.
To assist with quick recognition of the various alarm types, a colour coding scheme To accept alarms in the current list
is employed. The triangular and square symbols used to represent the start and stop 1 View the Alarms page tab within the Property sheet and check that the ‘Select Log
points of each alarm condition are represented in three colours to indicate their Type’ entry shows ‘Current’.
severity:
2 Select the alarms that you
• Information Grey wish to move into the His-
• Warning Orange toric list:
• Fatal and Error Red • To accept one alarm
- click the alarm entry and click the button.
As an alarm condition occurs, its entry is appended by a start symbol in the
• To accept two or more - hold down the CTRL key, click the required alarm
relevant severity colour. When the condition is resolved, the entry is appended with
entries and click the button.
a stop symbol.
• To accept all alarms - click the button.
The Alarms page offers two key features to assist in the display of applicable alarms.
These are the Alarm filter and the Alarm History. Note: If you attempt to transfer any alarms that are still unresolved, a warning
dialog will be displayed.
Using the alarm filter To clear the historic list
This allows you to choose which types of alarms (of the four categories) to display Items in the Current list cannot be deleted, they may only be moved to the Historic
within the Alarms page. As standard the filter is activated with only the ‘Informa- list. Once there, however, they may be erased.
tion’ alarms un-ticked to conceal them. To use the alarms filter:
1 View the Alarms page tab within the Property sheet and check that the ‘Select
1 View the Alarms page within the Property sheet (in the lower right corner). Log Type’ entry shows ‘Historic’.
2 Click the right side of the two-part filter button. 2 Select the alarms to delete:
A drop down list will be displayed showing the four
types of reports/alarms. • To delete one alarm
- click the alarm entry
3 Click on each type of alarm to check/uncheck them and click .
as necessary – Note: Alarm types that are ticked are
shown in the alarms list, un-ticked items are hidden. • To delete two or more - hold down the CTRL key, click the required alarm
entries and click .
4 To enable/disable the filter, click the left side of the two-part filter button.
The filter is active whenever the right side of the filter button is ‘pressed in’. • To delete all alarms - click the button.
3 A dialog will be displayed and will require confirmation for each deletion. You
can confirm each deletion individually, or click the ‘Yes to All’ button.
To export an alarms list
1 Click the Export alarms button to export all alarms to a text file.

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Rejecting unwanted reflections
In certain approaches or station keeping situations, there may be unwanted reflec-
tions that could cause confusion to the CyScan system. The reflections property
page provides two sliders which allow you to set minimum thresholds for range
and brightness. Once set, any reflection that does not meet the specified range or
brightness values will be marked in red on the scanner display, listed as a reject on The minimum
brightness
the property page and omitted as a navigation reference. setting of 46%
has caused the
• The Range value can be adjusted between 10m and 70m first reflection
in the list to be
• The Brightness value can be adjusted between 0% and 60% rejected and to
be marked in
Rejection settings can be adjusted at any time, whether the CyScan Console is red on the scan-
navigating or not. ner display.

Note: The two

rejection sliders are
not available if the
CyScan sensor has
firmware version
3.07 or below.

To adjust the reflection rejection settings

1 Using the mouse, click and drag the required slider to the threshold value that
causes the unwanted reflection(s) to be rejected but leaves the desired reflec-
tions intact.
2 Click the Apply button.

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Scanner tilt controls
The Scanner tilt forms a key component within the CyScan sensor and ensures that The current tilt mode is displayed above the
the scanning rotor remains at a predetermined level. In each of the three active top left corner of the property page.
tilt modes, motion sensors and a two axis tilt drive mechanism will actively and
automatically compensate for vessel pitch and roll due to wave action.

Scanner tilt mode

The scanner tilt mechanism can either be Disabled or operated in one of three ac-
tive modes as follows:
• Zero Tilt – the scanner tilt automatically maintains the rotor at a horizontal
position by compensating for the action of waves and vessel movement.
• Manual Tilt – this mode is used when it is necessary to tilt the angle of view in
order to optimise/maximise the brightness of the reflection being returned by
the target. As a rule, the stronger the reflection the better for stable navigation
with CyScan.
To change the scanner tilt mode
1 Click the Sensor Operations
o
Sensor tilt
20 button to reveal a pop-up list of
options.
2 Click ‘Select Tilt Mode’ and then
o choose the required scanner tilt
Beam spread 8
o
option from the sub-menu.
8
3 Click the Apply tick button and in the subsequent dialog, click ‘OK’ to
o
20 confirm your action.
Note: When changing from Zero Tilt to Manual Tilt modes, after clicking the
Sensor tilt o
20
o 20 OK button, you will be immediately asked to select the required tilt bearing and
Sensor tilt angle of tilt. Please refer to the To adjust the tilt bearing and angle section and
follow the instructions from step 3.

• Auto Draught Follow – the scanner tilt automatically adjusts to compensate

for draught changes as the vessel loads or unloads.

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Manual tilt - scanner tilt adjustment
This feature is particularly useful when CyScan is being used close to a platform and The amount of signal being received in each sector is displayed on the Reflections
where the target(s) is/are above the sensor. In such cases it is necessary to tilt the page (when Extended dialogs is selected). Optimally, most of the signal should be
sensor upwards so that the centre of the fanned beam is pointing at the target. seen in the sector B channel. If the sensor is pointing too low then most of the
Where a target is in view of CyScan but is not central signal will be in sector C and if too high then most in sector A.
within the fanned beam, indicator arrows are displayed
in the Reflections page to show that tilting the sensor
towards the target(s) will improve the brightness and
stability of the reflection. An upward pointing arrow
shows that the sensor should be tilted up. A downward
pointing arrow shows that the sensor should be tilted
down. Start with a small amount of tilt, say 3º to judge
the optimum setting.

All of the reflection signal is All of the reflection signal is

being received in sector A - the being received in sector C - the
Extended Pulse Data sensor is pointing too high. sensor is pointing too low.

This optional display gives

extra information on the The following information is also displayed:
performance of the system in Pulses
relation to the target layout. This shows the number of pulses received back from each target. In general, the
It is accessed by ticking the larger the target the more pulses that will be returned. This value will increase as
Extended Dialogs in the Con- the distance to the target reduces. Two pulse values are displayed: the first value
figuration page. shows the number of pulses that are being used in the position calculation, the sec-
ond value shows the total number of pulses received during the last sensor revolu-
The electronic circuit that tion. The total number of pulses received during the last revolution is shown in the
receives the reflection divides the Pulses box.
the beam spread into 3 sectors vertically. These sectors give signals A, B and C. Power
This gives an indication as to the quality of the reflections received. An automatic
circuit controls the power output of the laser in order to achieve an adequate reflec-
Sector C
tion from the brightest target without saturating the detector. The maximum value
Sector B is 100. In practice, when working with good quality targets at ranges of up to say
100 metres the value will be much less than 100.
Beam spread Sector A

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To adjust the tilt bearing and angle
Note: If the tilt bearing and angle are adjusted while navigating, the new values are
applied only to the active multi-target group. However, if the tilt bearing and angle
are adjusted while out of navigation mode, the new values are not applied to any
existing multi-target groups but instead form a new baseline setting.
1 Check the current tilt mode. The current mode is displayed just above the top
left corner of the property page. If the current tilt mode shows ‘Zero Tilt’ or
‘Auto Draught Follow’ then it must first be changed to Manual Tilt. See Scan-
ner tilt controls for further details.

2 Click the Sensor Operations button to reveal a pop-up list of options. Click
on ‘Set Manual Tilt’.
3 Select the tilt bearing - place the cursor within, or near, the sensor display
(the arrow head will follow the position of the cursor) so that the arrow points
in the required direction of tilt.
4 When the tilt bearing is correct, click the mouse button to fix the direction.
5 Select the angle of tilt – within the area of the sensor display, now move the
cursor in and out between the centre of the scanner to the outer edges. As you
move the cursor, you will notice a small readout (located just outside the sensor
display in the quadrant containing the tip of the tilt bearing arrow) indicating
the current angle of tilt.
The colour of the tilt arrow also indicates the up/down direction of tilt:
• Green – upwards tilt in the chosen bearing axis - when the cursor is be-
tween the middle circle and the outer reaches of the sensor display.
• Red – downwards tilt in the chosen bearing axis – when the cursor is be-
tween the middle circle and the centre.
6 When the tilt angle is correct, click the mouse button to fix the setting.
7 Click the Apply tick button and in the subsequent dialog, click ‘OK’ to
confirm the new tilt settings.

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Blanking zone
The blanking zone is the angular area within each rotor revolution where the laser
is instructed to switch off and not search for targets. The blanking zone is usually
set to cover the angular area occupied by the vessel’s superstructure which could,
because of its close proximity, cause a strong interfering reflection. Generally, once
the blanking zone is set it does not require adjustment during normal operation,
however, there may be occasional circumstances where it is necessary.
Note: If the blanking zone is adjusted while navigating, the new values are applied
only to the active multi-target group. However, if the blanking zone is adjusted
while out of navigation mode, the new values are not applied to any existing multi-
target groups but instead form a new baseline setting.

Setting the blanking zone

There are two ways to set the blanking zone, either:
• Select a preset zone shape provided within the ‘Blanking page’, or
• Create a custom zone shape using the ‘Set Blanking Zone’ option available via
the Sensor operations button.

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To select a preset blanking zone
Note: If the blanking zone is adjusted while navigating, the new values are applied
only to the active multi-target group. However, if the blanking zone is adjusted
while out of navigation mode, the new values are not applied to any existing multi-
target groups but instead form a new baseline setting.
1 View the ‘Blanking page’ tab within the Property sheet.
2 Click on the blanking zone shape that best suits the current CyScan installation and
its field of view.
3 Click the Apply button.

View the Blanking page tab

Select the most appropriate

Blanking zone shape

Click the Apply button

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To create a custom Blanking zone
Note: If the blanking zone is adjusted while navigating, the new values are applied
only to the active multi-target group. However, if the blanking zone is adjusted
while out of navigation mode, the new values are not applied to any existing multi-
target groups but instead form a new baseline setting.

1 Click the Sensor Operations button to reveal a pop-up list of options.

Blanking zone Blanking zone
2 Select the ‘Set Blanking Zone’ option. start segment end segment
The first segment The last segment
Note: The 3600 sweep of the sensor display is split into 16 segments and the where the laser is before the laser is
CyScan rotor spins in an anti-clockwise manner. When selecting the start and switched off. switched back on.
stop segments for the blanking zone, you must always work in an anti-clock-
wise direction.
3 Using the cursor, click the first segment where you wish the laser to switch off.
4 Now move the cursor to the final blanking zone segment of the anti-clockwise
rotation, where the laser will still be off (i.e. the laser will resume at the begin-
ning of the next segment). As you move the cursor into a new segment, that
segment will be blanked so that you can see a representation of the final blank-
ing zone. To fix the zone, click the mouse within the final segment.
Note: The blanking zone must use a minimum of four segments.
5 Click the Apply tick button and in the subsequent dialog, click ‘OK’ to
confirm your action.

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Configuration property page
The Configuration page provides a mixture of CyScan sensor data for troubleshoot- DP feed format & message string
ing purposes and also offers four selectable options: This option controls the format in which the positional information is packaged
• Day View/Night View - This option is essential in maintaining optimum usabil- and sent to the vessel’s DP system. The DP Feed Format may only be changed when
ity between day and night operations. CyScan is not navigating. Any changes to this setting MUST be carried out in con-
• DP Feed Format & Message String - This is key to correct operation but junction with a similar change on the DP system – both systems must use exactly
which does not usually require alteration during day-to-day operations. the same format and variant thereof. The choice of DP Feed Format can have an
effect on the information displayed in the Navigation section (top right corner) of
• Range & Bearing Only - In Single Target navigation with NMEA feed types, the the Console screen.
default is to display position in a Bow Starboard axis frame. This option switches
the display to one of Range and Bearing to the selected target. To implement, The DP Message string field displays the current text being sent to the DP system
tick the box and click the apply button. The DP message string is unaffected. based on the current selection of the DP Feed Format type

• Extended Dialogs - In normal user mode this option displays additional infor- To change the DP feed format:
mation in the Reflection property page related to the optical system. For more
information please refer to the CyScan Engineer’s Guide. Note: Changes in formats, other than between NMEA and ASCII, can only be car-
ried out in service access mode.
Day View/Night View 1 View the Configuration page within the Property
sheet.
To provide maximum visibility during daytime operation and minimal
glare during night shifts, CyScan User Console offers two display 2 Click the down arrow of the DP Feed Format box to
modes: ‘Day View’ and ‘Night View’. reveal a drop-down list of options.
3 Select the appropriate format and then click the button.
To change the view mode: Ensure that the DP system is correctly prepared to receive the new message format.
1 View the Configuration page within the Property sheet.
2 Click the down arrow of the view box to reveal a drop-down list with two op-
tions.
3 Select the appropriate display format and then click the button.
‘Day’ colour contrast setting ‘Night’ colour contrast setting

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Using log files
Whenever CyScan is navigating it generates a comprehensive set of operation logs
which are stored at C:\Program Files\CyScan. These are segmented into folders
containing log information for 1 hour periods. These can be accessed for engineer
analysis or sent by email to Guidance Navigation or your DP supplier.
When in service access mode, the system logs can be collected manually, without
the need to be navigating against a target, by using the control command Alt + L.
Once activated, logs are collected until the Alt + L command is used again to deacti-
vate.
Note: For details about temporarily switching into service access mode, please refer
to the section Entering service access mode on the next page.

To locate and send a log file:

1 When a sufficient time period has elapsed in which at least one instance of the
expected problem has occurred, end the navigation session.
2 Use the 'Start' button and ‘My Computer’ to access the Local Disk (C:) folders
and filing system. Locate the ‘Program Files\CyScan’ folder.
3 Within the folder, locate the log file whose filename matches the date and time
of your session. The name of the folder will include the start and finish dates
and times, for example:
03d05m2004y 20h33m03s to 03d05m2004y 20h33m38s
4 This folder and its contents should be transmitted via email to
([email protected]) or posted on diskette back to Guidance Navigation Ltd
where the captured data can be interpreted.
Note: To compress the whole folder prior to transmission by email, you can
make use of the folder compression utility with a right mouse click and by
choosing ‘Send to compressed folder’. Such compressed folders can be also be
decompressed with standard tools such as WinZip.

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Entering service access mode
There are many settings within CyScan Console that can seriously affect system op- The Configuration
eration if they are incorrectly adjusted. For this reason they are concealed until you page
enter service access mode. In service access mode, the
! IMPORTANT: Indiscriminate adjustment of parameter settings can adversely
affect the operation of CyScan. It is not advisable to edit the settings unless
Configuration page of the
property sheet provides
directed to do so by a qualified technician or Guidance Navigation Limited. a number of extra items.
Service access mode can be entered by plugging an engineer USB key into any available Firstly, the full range of DP
USB port on the console computer prior to starting the application. It is recommended Feed types become se-
that the application be re-started without the key in order to return to normal user mode. lectable within the General
category.
To obtain and use a temporary service access code Additionally, use the Select
Configuration Category
1 Within the CyScan Console application, view the About page tab.
control to select the
2 Click the Service Access button in the lower right corner of the About page. A Communications and File
dialog will be displayed and Transfer/Admin pages.
will show a Service request
code.
Note: The service request
code is constructed as two
groups of six capital letters
[A-Z] separated by a + sign.
There are never any numer-
als in a service access code.
3 Transmit the service
access code to Guid-
ance Navigation Limited
([email protected]) or
an authorised customer
service representative. A
corresponding Service ac-
cess code will be supplied to
you. This code is non-trans- Service access code dialog showing the request code
and an area to enter a corresponding access code
ferable and will operate
only with current Console system for a limited period.
4 Enter the received code into the Service access code field of the displayed page
and click OK. Service access will be granted on this system for a maximum period
of 12 hours, however, the mode will be automatically ended after 20 minutes See Using the on-screen
- you need to re-click the Service Access button within the About page. keyboard for details.
Note: The service access code is a 12 digit hexadecimal number [0-9, A-F].

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Troubleshooting

For further assistance Useful information

If you experience problems when installing or using the CyScan system, please This section provides the following useful information:
check through this Troubleshooting section for a possible solution. • Problems and possible remedies
If your problem is not listed here or you cannot resolve the issue, then please con- • Alarm codes
tact the system installer or equipment provider who are trained to assist with instal-
lation and operation problems. A screen dump can be obtained by pressing the F10 • Cleaning the sensor and targets
key and selecting OK. The location of the file is shown in the dialog box. This image • CyScan fuse information
can be sent via email to Guidance Navigation Limited, if necessary.
• CyScan LED indicators
If the problem cannot be resolved by the system installer or equipment provider,
then please contact Guidance Navigation Limited directly:
By phone: +44 (0)116 229 2600
By fax: +44 (0)116 229 2604
By email: [email protected]

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Problems and possible remedies
No communication between CyScan Console and the Sensor System appears to be operational but no reflections are displayed
• The User Console alerts the operator on loss of communications and offers to within CyScan Console
‘Reset Communications’. Click OK. • Check that the blanking zone is configured correctly.
• Check the Power, DP Feed and Display/Diagnostic connections to the sensor. • Clean lenses of CyScan unit. Please refer to the section ‘Cleaning the CyScan
• Ensure that the LEDs on the sensor unit only show the green LED flashing fast, Sensor’ on the next page.
the yellow and red LED should be off. If this is not the case, power cycle the • Check that the ‘Show Reflectors’ option in ‘Sensor display options’ is selected.
sensor and observe the LED behaviour.
• Check that the sensor display zoom is set appropriately.
• Check on the data feed converter that it is powered (yellow LED on) and that
the outer transmit/receive lights are flashing once every couple of seconds (i.e. System is operational but is not navigating
the user console is trying to establish communications with the sensor unit).
• Check that the correct multi-target group is selected.
Under normal conditions the outer LEDs should flash first followed by the inner
two LEDs flashing in response (the sensor unit answering with data). • Check that the sensor has a clear view of the targets.
• Check that the blanking zone is not blocking targets from view.
Rotor does not rotate
• The sensor rotor might be prevented from rotating due to mechanical System navigating but no data is received at the DP system
blockage. • Check the DP Feed connection from the sensor.
• Investigate and remove blockage. • Check that the correct data format is selected for the DP system.
• Check the LEDs on the system unit. Ensure that the red LED is not on. Other-
wise there is a hardware fault; power cycle the unit and observe LED behaviour. System appears to be operational, however, it is exhibiting erratic
• Check for ice build up between rotor and gearbox cover. Remove any ice which behaviour with communications locking up occasionally
may be present. • Check that the external supply voltage, supplied via the Power cable, to the
• Check that the red locking pins used in transit have been removed. sensor has not dropped below 18V.

Rotor rotates slowly System operates correctly but in cold weather loses targets.
• When switched on from cold at low temperatures the unit may rotate slowly for • Check for condensation or ice on targets. Clean if necessary.
several minutes before building up to normal speed of 1 rev per second. • Check for condensation or ice on the lenses of the sensor. Clean if necessary.

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Alarm codes Cleaning the sensor and targets
For the purpose of an audit trail, events of any nature are reported in the Console To maintain the CyScan Sensor in good working order it is important that its optical
application in the form of 4 different alarm types. These alarms only apply to the elements are kept free of contamination.
embedded navigator and the interaction between the sensor unit and the Console
user-interface. To clean the optical window
Use a lint-free cloth with IPA spray to carefully wipe the optical window.
Fatal alarms - codes 2xxx
Signifies a fatal event such as malfunctioning software; the system might be able to To clean the targets
recover from this but a power cycle is always recommended (both sensor unit and
In dirty environments the reflective faces of the targets should be cleaned regularly
console computer)
for best viewing. Also, under icy or frosty conditions, the targets should be cleared
of any condensation or ice.
Errors - codes 3xxx
Signifies an unexpected event such as a missing parameter file or a lack of response
from a particular sub-system; these errors normally clear themselves after a while.
If these errors occur repeatedly in quick succession especially after restarting the
system, then a serious hardware problem might have occurred.

Warnings - codes 4xxx

Signifies a possible error source; it will be followed by a relevant error message if
the system deteriorates, otherwise this will clear itself in due course. In general most
warnings if they are infrequent can be ignored.

Information - codes 5xxx

Signifies purely an event, user initiated or automatic, for audit purposes.

In addition a special category of tilt alarms in the code range 6xxx can occur in any
of the four classifications above. These will signify events that are associated with
the sensor rotor and tilt mechanism and can provide diagnostic information about
hardware issues.

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CyScan fuse information
The CyScan system contains two fuses, their locations are:
• Inside the Power Supply Unit casing on the AC input
• On the Controller PCB within the CyScan sensor housing on the DC input

Power supply fuse Controller PCB fuse

3
2
1

Fuse specification:
20mm
4A rating
Slow Blow

Fuse specification:
20mm
5A rating
Slow Blow

Please refer to the Engineer’s Guide for details on how

to gain access to the controller PCB.

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CyScan LED Indicators
To provide instant status information, the CyScan sensor features three LED indica-
tors mounted beneath both carrying handles. Each indicator displays the current
status of three key elements of the sensor circuitry:

Red Sensor diagnostic

Yellow Embedded PC status
Green Main status

Correct startup indication Error states and possible causes

As the CyScan sensor initialises itself, the following sequence should be seen: Red Permanently on at any point - Electronic hardware failure within the
Red Flashes once briefly when power is applied and should then be off for as leveller or sensor circuitry. Can also come on when a hardware failure is
long as the yellow LED is on. As soon as the yellow LED has turned off, detected during operation.
it will toggle at one second intervals as the scanner tilt circuitry initialises Yellow On after the initialisation period is complete - Embedded PC failure or
for about 30 seconds. After the initialisation period, the Red indicator unit is shut down. Communication with the sensor is not possible. Recy-
should switch off and stay off. If at any point it stays on permanently cle power to the CyScan system.
then a hardware fault has been detected. Green Permanently on or off - No “heartbeat” to the system. No operation is
Yellow On continuously after power has been applied while the embedded PC possible. Recycle power to the CyScan system.
circuitry initialises. After the initialisation period, the Yellow indicator Blinking slowly - unit suspended or shutdown (see YELLOW and RED
should switch off and stay off. It will come on again once the system LEDs).
has been shutdown or in case of an embedded PC failure.
Toggling twice a second - after power has been applied, waiting for the
Green Flashes once per second after power is applied and while the yellow led is PC to initialise and the yellow LED to turn off.
on. As soon as the yellow led switches off and the leveller initialises (RED led
toggles), the green led will begin to flash at 10 Hz intervals giving the main
system heartbeat. When the system is suspended it flashes briefly once a
Shutdown/suspend
second. Red Off unless there is a hardware failure.
Yellow On for shutdown, Off for suspend.
Green Flashes briefly once a second.

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Technical notes
• Technical note 1: Targets - reflective material
• Technical note 2: Targets - installation and position
• Technical note 3: Vertical beam divergence
• Technical note 4: Low temperature operation

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TECHNICAL NOTE 1

Targets - reflective material

CyScan has been designed to operate with good quality retro-reflective targets.
There are numerous manufacturers and types of reflective material available world-
wide. These have widely varying angular reflective specifications and are not all
suitable for laser navigation purposes.
Only one type of reflective material is recommended for use with CyScan. It is
known as Scotchlite Diamond Grade White 4090 and is manufactured by the 3M
Company. It is widely available as a tape or flexible sheet in a variety of sizes with an
adhesive backing. The material can be obtained through 3M’s international product
distribution network as detailed below.
3M trademarks are acknowledged

Contact details for 3M product distribution network:

Recommended reflective tape:
Country Contact point
United States 3M Austin Centre, Austin, Texas, 78726
3M Diamond Grade
Tel: 512-984-1800 White 4090
United Kingdom 3M UK Plc, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JU
Tel: 01344-858000

Canada 3M Canada Product Information Centre,

London, Ontario, N5V 3R6
Tel: 1-800-364-3577

Japan Sumitomo 3M Limited, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158

Tel: 813-3709-8170

Germany 3M Deutschland GmbH, 41453 Neuss

Tel: 02131-143472

Italy 3M Italia SpA, Segrate, Milano

Tel: 392-70351

France 3M France Customer Information Centre,

F-95006 Cergy Pontoise Cedex
Tel: 331-130-318-020

Hong Kong 3M Hong Kong Limited, North Point, Hong Kong

Tel: 852-2806-6111

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Target installation
Key to the operation of the CyScan system is the correct installation of targets. Please
follow the guidelines given below when installing targets on the structure/vessel.
Once the targets are installed, their relative positions can be automatically surveyed
by the system.

Installation tips Optimum spacing for multiple targets

• Targets should be placed in positions where the sensor can see them while the • Targets should be positioned with unequal spacing between them – this helps
vessel is within the expected working area. Consider vertical position as well as the system to distinguish between specific targets. For example, with a typical
horizontal. mooring distance of 40-80m using three targets, suitable spacings between the
• Flat targets should not be placed too far along the structure/vessel from the ex- targets would be 10m and 20m – giving a total spread of 30m.
pected working area as this can reduce the viewing angle for close operations.

ü
• The sensor beam should not strike a flat target at an angle of more than 45
degrees to the target surface. üTargets are asymmetrically spaced,
thus making it easier for the
• Cylindrical targets can be CyScan system to assess which re-
viewed from any angle flection corresponds to a particular
equally well.
VI
ANEWAB
45 o
target.

GLE LE 45 o
0 VI
ANEWAB
• Targets should be placed no closer than 5m together. Ideally they should be
GLE LE placed 10m or more apart.

û û Targets are too close together and

have even spacings. This makes
it more difficult for the CyScan
system to differentiate them.

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TECHNICAL NOTE 3

Vertical beam divergence

CyScan has an optimised optical system to ensure that bearing precision and target
lock are maintained even in high sea states and over the full range of the sensor.
The optics produce a vertically divergent beam (16º) with a very narrow profile. As
the distance from the target increases the beam becomes deeper as shown in the
diagram.
Range R

Target

h
(Not to scale)

MK II

Range R (m) Height h (m)

20 5.6

30 8.4

50 14.0

70 19.5

90 25.1

100 27.9

120 33.5

150 41.9

180 50.3

200 55.9

250 69.8

300 83.8

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TECHNICAL NOTE 4

Low temperature operation

Introduction
CyScan is a precision electro-mechanical device with hardware components that, of
necessity, are mounted in an external position on a vessel’s superstructure. It is rec-
ognised that industrial marine operations may subject these components to harsh
environments, including low temperature.
The standard variant of CyScan is designed to operate within the temperature range
-10 to 55ºC. A low temperature variant of the hardware complies with the require-
ments of IEC60068-2-1 and is able to operate for prolonged periods at tempera-
tures down to -25ºC provided that certain operating conditions are maintained.

Operating conditions Technical considerations

The following recommendations are made for low temperature use: • CyScan uses a sophisticated rotating infra-red laser range-finder to accurately
• For operation below 5ºC the sensor should remain powered and running (i.e. measure the distance and bearing to retro-reflective targets that are placed at
not suspended). However, where this is not possible and it is necessary for the specific locations in the working area. Movement sensors allow a mechanically
system to be switched on at temperatures below 5ºC (and down to -25ºC) the driven base to compensate for vessel motion due to wave action. The internal
sensor will require some time to reach optimum operating condition. mechanism may become disabled if it is allowed to cool in a low temperature
environment.
• When the system is not in use (i.e. un-powered or suspended) the sensor should
be protected by means of a suitable insulating and protective cover to prevent • A safety interlock prevents activation of the range-finder laser if the scanner
the external build-up of ice. head stops or is prevented from rotating by ice build-up.

• For operation below -25ºC additional forced air heating must be provided • View of the retro-reflective targets will be obscured by a build-up of ice on
(Note: Not exhaust emissions as these contain particulates which will degrade either the optical windows of the scanner or the surface of the targets (n.b. ice
the optics). has poor reflective properties at the infra-red frequency used by CyScan).

• The external PSU leads are rated for static operation to -40ºC but only to -5ºC
for flexing operation. The leads must therefore be adequately secured to pre-
vent flexing and the system should not be installed or de-installed at tempera-
tures below 0ºC.

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 General system specifi-
cations
CyScan system specifications
SENSOR VESSEL INTERFACE
Emitter type pulsed (30kHz) semiconductor laser diode oper- Power requirement stabilised 22-26VDC, 4A from PSU
ating at 904nm. I/O RS422 data feed for sensor control and data
Classification eye safe to Class 1 EN60825 display
Beam characteristics 16º vertical, 0.23º horizontal RS422 9600 baud data feed to vessel control
Positional accuracy better than 0.5% of range – dependent on Data formats compatible with all DP and other vessel control
target layout systems using standard or customised message
Range resolution 10cm types
Range repeatability 20cm Connections IAC PP series connectors
Angular resolution 0.006º (0.1 mrad) Diagnostics status LEDs with advanced software functions
Angular repeatability 0.03º (0.5mrad) for multiple targets CONTROL & DATA DISPLAY
Rotation uni-directional 360º/sec (6.28rad/sec) Operating system PC / MS Windows XP Professional
LEVELLING PLATFORM Software dedicated real-time interactive
Active axis twin with independent dynamic control Hardware options compact industrial PC module + 15” TFT moni-
Tilt compensation ±20º roll and pitch combined tor + Mouse device
Sensors 3 axis solid state gyros, Hatteland JH15 Type Approved integrated PC/
TFT module + Mouse device
twin axes fluid tilt sensor
laptop PC with 15” TFT display
Drive mechanism stepper controlled linear actuator
ENVIRONMENTAL
Maximum tilt speed 5º/sec maximum acceleration 4º/sec2
Marine certification ABS Type Approved version available IACS E10
Total vertical angular visibility 56º and IEC60945
Typical wave motion compensation ±5º for 15 second wave period Operating temperature -10 to 55ºC (Low Temperature variant
±2.5º for 5 second wave period available to -25ºC)
MECHANICAL Water / dust protection IP66 rated
Enclosure anodised aluminium alloy baseplate with com- EMC CE certified
posite body shell
Compass safe distance 80cm for 0.33 deg deflection.
Dimensions 340 x 460mm footprint, 400mm (Ø) x 440(h)
SUPPORT
unit
Documentation training DVD, Engineer’s, Maintainer’s and
Weight ca. 27kg
Operator’s Guides
Mounting permanent by securing bolt holes in base
Warranty 12 months return to base
Transport packaging re-usable ruggedised flight case

continued

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Simulator a software package for training purposes
Power Supply Unit 24V regulated PSU (90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz)
complete wit data cable assembly and mounted
in IP66 rated terminal box
Cables and converters RS422 to RS232 converter
serial test cable
software upload cable
Retro-reflective targets flat 1m x 350cm
flat 2m x 350cm
cylindrical 1.5m Ø 205mm
glass prism cluster with 6 cm elements

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