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Date 07.06.20004
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Contents
Page 3 Installation / Removing of Software Valve & Tank Control
Changing of Com Port for Communication
Page 12 Introduction
Page 13 Start of Software
Page 14 Picture 1 / Ballast System
Page 15 Survey of Menu functions
Page 16 Operation of System
Page 19 Picture 3 / Fuel System
Page 20 Picture 2 / Bilge System
Page 21 Different Starts
Page 23 Password
Page 24 Special functions , Description of Function
Black Out / Resetting Power, End Program, Stop Button
Page 29 Day / Night Mode
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1. Remove / Installation of Valve & Tank Control Program
1. After turn on of the PC, please click on
2. From Menu:
Einstellungen / Settings
choice the option
Systemsteuerung / Control
Panel
Remarks:
The word before the ( / ) is the
corresponding name in
German for Windows 95.
3. Please make a
double click
of the symbol
Software from
the window
Systemsteueru
ng / Control
Panel.
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4. From the lower part of the window Software, please click one time
the option Tankcontrol and then the button for Entfernen /
Remove.
5. Please read carefully and follow the instructions of the PC.
6.
Remove Tank Valve Control
Are you sure that you want to remove Tank Valve Control program with all components ?
YES NO
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Remove Tank Valve Control
Program is removed
OK
7. After removing of the version in the PC, it can be installed the program
again. The installation CD is on Board. Please insert the CD in Drive
D:
8. After introducing the CD into the driver D:\, please click
9. From Menu choice:
Ausführen... / Run...
Then, in the Window should be written A:\setup
10. After giving OK, please read carefully and follow the instructions on
the PC’s screen.
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Installation of the Tank & Valve Control Software
Please open push the Start Button and choice the Menue run
Please browse to the CD Drive and select the Setup
Please click OK button and follow the screen
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Please be so kind and push the OK button, if all other Programs are closed
Herre you can select the folder , where you want to install the Valve & Tank
Control Program. Standard Folder C:\program_files\tankcontrol
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Files will be copied to the desired folder
If all files are copied, you will get the following screen, please be so kind and
select OK
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After installation go to the folder , where you have install the program, and create
a shortcut on the Desktop to the file client.exe.
2 RS485-Interface
The data connection with the Hoppe tank meter and the valve control system is a
serial interface of type RS485. The RS232 interface used as a standard at PCs is
suitable for this connection only after conversion by an internal PCI Card
converter. As a standard the program is prepared for interface COM4.
The Hoppe tank meter as well as the valve control system is connected to RS485.
The alarm system of the program continuously checks the data connection. If
alarms are given concerning the data connection, please check the cable
connections and power supply for the RS485 interface.
Each Computers is direct connected to the MIP VC and MIP Tank Level, but only
one Computer is the master of the System and the other Computers are connected
by network..
Independent of damage from Master Computer you can also operate the whole
system from the substation Computer. See Point Special Function
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Communication between MIP Valve Control, MIP Tank Level and Computer
will be made by the program Com Server
Changing of PC Com Port
Please be so kind and minimize the Tank & Valve Program by click on the under
score Button in upper right corner
Inside the lower left corner just now you can see the Comserv .
Please double click on the bar to open the Program.
Select the Menu Point file and after than click in the pause Menu,
after than is possible to go to the Settings Menu.
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Please click on inside the Settings Menu to Com Port.
Just now you can change the COM PORT
After Input of the changed Com Port please click OK Button, after them please go
to the submenu Pause and remove the check mark .
( by click again on the pause menu )
Restart the Tank & Valve Remote Program
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2. Introduction
The program Valve and Tank Control is to operate the Valves and Pumps from
the PC located in the Bridge. also you have all necessary information of the
Remote Controlled Valves and Tanks you need to operate for e.g. Pump Pressure
and status of Hydraulic System
· The analogous measuring values of tank contents are detected by a measuring
device for the tank contents.
· The digital and analogous measuring values of valve control are detected by a
measuring device for the valve control.
· The Trim indication and List signal are coming from the Inclinometer which is
mounted in the Main cabinet in Engine Room and connect to the tank content
system.
Despite of the safety precautions described the operator is obliged
to check all values measured automatically for deviations at
regular intervals, e.g. the tank levels.
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3 Start of Software
The Valve and Tank Control program is to be used under Windows NT or
Windows 2000 or also Windows XP.
We expect you to be familiar with starting and handling of WINDOWS and we
refer you to the corresponding documentation of Messrs. MICROSOFT.
Nevertheless we shall explain in short handling at the corresponding subjects.
In order to start the program you look for the Icon on the Desktop ”Valve &
Tank control” click twice (double click) on the symbol
Immediately the main window of the program with the logo ”Tank Control is
loading” will open. After a short starting phase a ship graphic will be shown in
the main window which the digital and analogous measuring values of valve and
tank control are detected by a measuring devices.
Note: if the spaces for the measured values in the graphics remain empty for more
than 60 s, connection to the tank measuring plant is interrupted. If so, check
functioning of the tank measuring plant and cabling.
At the upper edge of the main window you find a menu bar indicating the most
important functions. The menus can be opened by click of the mouse button, from
the selection list appearing then individual items can be selected by the mouse as
well.
E.g. in order to terminate the program, choose the first item ”END. By clicking on
the sub-item ”EXIT” you leave the program after a safety enquiry.
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Ballast System
Picture 1
Pressure Indication
Tank Information
Valves and Pump
Trim of ship by
angle transmitter
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4 Survey of menu functions
As a rule Windows programs are controlled by the mouse via switching surfaces
and menu bars. Nevertheless all some items can also be controlled by the
keyboard. Via the cursor and page up/down for Throttle Valves and with a letter
key you can change the density of the tanks.
5 EXIT
The program is left when this function is actuated. However, the program is left
only after an additional safety enquiry.
6 WINDOW
There are 4 Menus for operate the different systems selection of the menu
function described here opens another window. These windows contain additional
Tanks and Valves
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7. Operation of the System
If you want to see the actual Tank Condition click in the Tank Bargraph field
There you will get some detailed information from the Tanks:
All Tank information you see on the computer are trim corrected values, also this
trimcorrected values we are sending to the Loading Computer.
see Picture 1 Tank Information
1 line “Volume” actual trim corrected Volume of the Tank
2 line “Level” actual level measured by remote Tank Sensor
3 line “Mass” actual density corrected weight of the Tank
4 line “Dens.” here you can insert the actual density by click inside
the field and using the number console from keyboard
5 line “free vol.” how much space inside the tank to total fill up
6 line “max Vol” the maximal capacity of the Tank
see Picture 1 Trim of Ship
trim ( pnd ) on this reading you can see the actual trim of the vessel in meter
between perpendicular
this trim will be measured by an angle transmitter in the Tank Level System
see Picture 1 List of Ship
on this reading you can see the actual list of the vessel in degree.
this list will be measured by an angle transmitter in the Tank Content System
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see Picture 1 Valves and Pump
If you want to operate the pumps or the valves go with the mouse pointer to the
symbol of valves/pumps than click on the symbol and a small window will be
open where you can choice for valves “close/open” and for Pump “start/ stop”. By
selection one of these for e.g. open, the selected valve will be opened.
Indication in Day Mode Background grey
Valve open / Pump run = blue, moving to open/run blue flashing
Valve closed / Pump stop = black, moving to close/stop black flashing
Valve fail / Pump fail = red,
Indication in Night Mode Background blue
Valve open / Pump run = blue, moving to open/run blue flashing
Valve closed / Pump stop = grey, moving to close/stop black flashing
Valve fail / Pump fail = red,
Picture 2 Bilge System only the Remote Controlled Valves in Pipe Tunnel
Picture 3 Fuel System and Freshwater Tanks
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see Picture below Hydraulic System
Bargraph “xxx Mpa” actual Pressure of Hydraulic Unit MPa
line “Oil Press.” the Oil Pressure from Hydraulic Unit is more than 8MPa
line “Power” the Power Hydraulic System is switched on
line “Oil Level” the Oil Level for Hydraulic is correct
line “Pump 1 run.” the Hydraulic Pump No 1 is running
Bargraph “ Oil Temp.” actual Temperature of Hydraulic Unit
line “ Oil Temp.” the Oil Temperature for Hydraulic Oil is < 70 °C
line “fail.” the Hydraulic Pump No 1 is fail
line “fail.” the Hydraulic Pump No 2 is fail
Green or Grey indication of these lines means this values are correct
Red indication means there are some faults
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Fuel System
Picture3
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Bilge System
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9. Different Starts for Valve and Tank Control Program
Computer mounted on ECR
the properties of the ICON are as follow
C:\Program files\TankControl\Client.exe
( This means this are the Master Computer of the System )
Computer mounted on Ship Office
the properties of the ICON are as follow
C:\Program files\TankControl\Client.exe –nofuel – server master
( This means this are the Substation Computer of the System )
All Data’s will be send to/from Master Computer by network
It`s from this computer not possible to open / close some Fuel Valves.
Tank Indication is available.
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If the Master Computer in ECR is Out of Order, you can also use the
Substation Computer in Ship Office as Master Computer.
Click on the Start Button on the Left upper corner > click on the
EMERGENCY OPERATION VALVE CONTROL Menue.
This Computer will be start as Master Computer but, You get some
additional Start window see below . Only use this Start if the Computer in
ECR is not working, because otherwise you have 2 Master PC and the System
don’t work correctly.
If you start the computer in EMCY` Mode you can operate all valves from
this Computer.
IMPORTANT ONLY USE THIS EMCY` START IF THE COMPUTER IN ECR
IS OUT OF ORDER
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USER administrator
Password 1949
USER NB 523 or 524
Password girls
USER administrator
Password 1949
USER NB 523 or 524
Password girls
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2. On the upper side of the screen you will also find 4 pcs . light diodes.
- PLC Valve Control Green Light Diode system ok, Red Diode System fail
- PLC Tank Control Green Light Diode system ok, Red Diode System fail
- Online Green Light Diode Communication to Valve& Tank Control ok
Red Diode System fail to Valve or Tank Control
- Hydr.Alarm If this LED is red you should change to the menue of
Hydraulic unit to verify the alarm.
3. Buzzer Button on the left upper corner. Here you can confirm an Alarm from
Valves Control System or Tank Level System.
4. Valves and Pump condition in case of Black Out from Valve
Remote control Unit ( MIP ) mounted in Main Hydraulic Cabinet
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to close position
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Sea chest Valves kept actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves will be moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- Overflow Valve will be opened
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5. Valves and Pump condition in case of resetting Power comes
back to Unit ( MIP ) mounted in Main Hydraulic Cabinet
Ballast System
- all Ballast valves are closed
- all Ballast Pumps are stopped
- Sea chest Valves kept actual position
Bilge System
- all Bilge valves are closed
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves are closed
- all running Fuel Pumps are stopped
- Overflow Valve are open / must be closed by User
6. Valves and Pump condition in case of Black Out from
Valve Remote control Computer
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to closed
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Sea chest Valves kept actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves will be moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- Overflow Valve will be moved to open position
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7. Valves and Pump condition in case of resetting
Power comes back to Valve Remote Computer
Ballast System
- all Ballast valves are closed
- all Ballast Pumps are stopped
- Sea chest Valves kept actual position
Bilge System
- all Bilge valves are closed
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves are closed
- all running Fuel Pumps are stopped
- Overflow Valve are open / must be closed by User
8a. Valves and Pump condition in case Exit the Program and all
Valves are acc. the Situation as description below, than you can
EXIT direct. see Picture 4
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves are closed
- all running Ballast Pumps are stopped
Bilge System
- all Bilge valves are closed
Fuel System
- all Fuel valves are closed
- all Fuel Pumps are stopped
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8b. Valves and Pump condition in case Exit the Program and
some Valves are open see Picture below
The System ask you to confirm the closing and pump stop as below.
- If you said confirm valves will be closed and pumps stop
- If you said cancel you go automatically back to preview window
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to closed
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Sea chest Valves kept actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all Fuel valves are closed
- all Fuel Pumps are stopped
- Overflow Valve kept actual position
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8c. Valves and Pump condition in case pushing the
Stop / Close all Button see Picture below
Please remind this Button is only a Button to assist you, that you must not click on each
open valve or each running pump to close / stop the open valves or running pumps
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to closed
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Sea chest Valves kept actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves will be moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- Overflow Valve kept actual position
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Day and Night Mode
If you want to change the brightness of the background, please be so kind and use
the Day or Night Mode. Please be so kind and click on the Menu Settings than
colors, here you can select just now the background light.
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Ballast System in use
During Ballast Operation there will automatically create the flow line on the screen, than it`s much more easier to see the way where
you are pumping from.
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