ARI

DYNAMIC POSITIONING SIMULATOR

(NI CLASS-B)
DYNAMIC POSITIONING OPERATOR MANUAL
VERSION: 1.2

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RECORD OF CHANGES

VER DATE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY REMARKS

1.0 14th FEB 2015 RS - DS NI Class B Specific
1.1 20th APR 2015 RS - AS Final Review
1.2 15th JUNE 2015 RS - Validated for NMOTC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION: 1. CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE ............................................................. 3
1.1 CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE TO ACTIVATE DP ..................................................................... 3
1.2 ACTIVATING DP (SOFTWARE ONLY) ................................................................................... 3
SECTION: 2. STARTING SEQUENCE AND INITIALIZATION ................................. 5
SECTION: 3. DISPLAY INFORMATION AND OPERATING CONTROLS................ 7
3.1 SENSOR PANE ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 VIEW PANE................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 WORKING AREA....................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Reference System View ............................................................................................................8
3.3.2 Sensor View .................................................................................................................................9
3.3.3 Power View .............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.4 Rotation View ........................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.5 Trends View .............................................................................................................................. 13
3.3.6 Main Views ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.7 Thruster View............................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.8 Joystick View ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.3.9 Capability Plot......................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.10 Foot Print Plot View ................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.11 Drift Plot View.......................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.12 Consequence Analysis view................................................................................................... 22
3.3.13 Monitoring Area ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.14 BUS View .................................................................................................................................. 25
3.3.15 Sensor View .............................................................................................................................. 26
3.3.16 Alarm Area ............................................................................................................................... 26
3.4 MODES PANE ........................................................................................................................... 28
3.4.1 System........................................................................................................................................ 31
3.4.2 View Menu ................................................................................................................................ 32
3.4.3 Sensor Menu ............................................................................................................................. 35
3.4.4 Thruster Menu ........................................................................................................................... 42
3.4.5 Joystick Menu ........................................................................................................................... 44
3.4.6 AUTOPOS Menu ...................................................................................................................... 45
3.4.7 Auto Track Menu...................................................................................................................... 54
3.4.8 Auto Pilot ................................................................................................................................... 63
3.4.9 Pipelay ...................................................................................................................................... 64

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Section: 1. Customized Hardware

1.1 CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE TO ACTIVATE DP
The DP mode can be activated by operating the knob to the desired position on the operating
console on the (aft) bridge as shown in Figure below.

Turn Knob to
DP

Fig. 1. DP / Manual changeover switch

1.2 ACTIVATING DP (SOFTWARE ONLY)

On launching the simulator the Screen as in Figure below appears at the Conning station.

Fig. 2. OSV Conning Station Interface

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To activate DP, Click the “DP Active” button as shown in Figure below.
(This button will be deactivated if there is a ‘Hardware Toggle Switch’ for operating DP as in
this installation).
Press DP active to
turn the on DP.

Fig. 3. DP Active Button

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Section: 2. Starting Sequence and

Initialization
For DP conning station to work correctly the Instructor program must be running and a scenario
must be loaded on the Instructor machine.
Default screen on the DP Conning station is shown in Figure 4.

Fig. 4. DP Conning station interface (replica of DP Control board – for software

only systems)

Fig. 5. DP Keypad and Joystick control – DP Control board (representative image)

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Along with the Screen as in Figure 4, the screen at Figure 5also appears which is used by the
operator to access and configure various menus/settings in the DP software.
Views – List of
various Views used
during Operation.

Deviation View

Thruster View

Click here to
Enable all thruster
and PRS
Fig. 6. DP Main propulsion panel

Initially, on launching the system will start in Standby Mode.

To access different views on DP Main Propulsion panel, Operator has to right click on the
working area and select the desired view. The same can also be selected from the list under
Views panel on top right corner of the screen. For example, if Operator wants to work on
reference system view, he can select reference view by right clicking the mouse and then
selecting the Reference System option as shown in below.

Alarm area
Monitor area

Working area

Fig. 7. Reference system view

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Section: 3. Display Information and

Operating Controls
The “Display and Operating controls” of the DP conning stations are divided into various parts.
The explanation of the controls is enunciated below:

3.1 SENSOR PANE

The Sensor pane comprises of information as displayed in Figure below. This pane shows the
different sensors that are available in the DP System. Operator can select these sensors by
clicking different sensor buttons. All sensors except LTW and DGPS are placed by the
Instructor using the instructor interface, while creating the exercise.

Fig. 8. Sensor Pane - DP Control board

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3.2 VIEW PANE

Fig. 9. View Pane - DP Control board

The views pane has different push buttons to bring up the various views in the working area.
The view is divided in four parts as described in Paragraph 3.3:

3.3 WORKING AREA

3.3.1 Reference System View

Operator can display the ‘Reference System View’ by clicking REF SYS button in view pane.
This pane shows the various reference systems available for the current scenario. Reference
System View also shows the sensors currently online, offline, or lost, and also the weightage of
each sensor available on line.
Reference system View can also be alternatively displayed by right clicking the mouse and
then selecting the ‘Reference System’ option.

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Increase and
decrease
range and
grid size

Fig. 10. Reference System View

The Operator can change the grid range by pressing the increase/decrease buttons located
on the top right side of the screen as shown in Figure above.

3.3.2 Sensor View

User can configure the Sensor view in the working area. This page is displayed by clicking the
Sensor button in the view pane.

Fig. 11. Sensor View

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In Sensor view, the Operator can view the inputs from various sensors such as Gyro, Wind, VRS
and Speed sensors. . Sensor view also shows the deviation in values for Gyro and Wind
sensors.

Gyro Sensors

Fig. 12. Gyro Sensor View - shows the Gyro sensors with heading
and deviation between different gyro sensors

Wind Sensors

Fig. 13. Wind Sensor View

VRS Sensors

Fig. 14. VRS Sensor View- shows the different VRS sensor readings
(roll, pitch, heave indicators)

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Depth Sensors

Fig. 15. Depth Sensor View- shows the different Depth sensor
readings

Speed Sensors

Fig. 16. Speed Sensor View - shows the different speed sensor
readings.

Speed inputs are provided by Doppler and GPS in forward and lateral directions. The
combined forward speeds and lateral speeds are also displayed.
Wind Force Graphical Representation

Fig. 17. Wind Force Graph- shows the graphical representation of

the wind speed being experienced at the vessel

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3.3.3 Power View

Power View page is as shown in Figure below. This page is displayed by clicking the Power
button in the view pane.

Shows individual
load on each
generator and
thrusters

Fig. 18. Power View

The represented system is modeled on a DP 2 vessel that has thrusters and two main propellers
and two rudders. The representative electrical connection diagram is as shown above.
Operator can also view the percentage load on the generators represented graphically. The
modeled system has two main diesel generators (MDG1/MDG2), one port shaft generator
and one starboard shaft generator.
To take the propellers and thrusters on DP mode, the following sequence should be followed:

Press Port &Stbd

Propeller buttons

Press Thrusters 1,
Press Thrusters
2, 3 & 4 buttons
1, 2,2, 33&& 4
buttons

Fig. 19. Controls Panel - DP Control board

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Alternatively, all thrusters and propeller (Port/Stbd) can be selected by clicking on “Enable All
Thrusters” as shown below.

Fig. 20.

3.3.4 Rotation View

Rotation view is as shown in Figure below. This page is displayed by clicking the Rotation
button in the View pane.
There are 9 points about which the DP system can cause rotation of the vessel. The diagram in
the Rotation View represents the dimensions of ship from the center point (0)to : forward
point(1), stbd bow (2), port bow (3), starboard mid (4), port mid (5), stbd aft (6), port aft (8),
astern point(7) and point(9) outside the vessel.
(The diagram shown below shows the position of the various reference points – the interface to
use the rotation point facility is described in Paragraph 3.4.5.9.)

Fig. 21. Rotation View

3.3.5 Trends View

Trends View page is displayed by clicking Trends in the view pane.

Trends View shows the graphical representation of wind speed, thruster force and power
consumption. Thruster force and power consumption is shown in percentage.

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Graph showing
Relative wind
speed (m/s)

Graph showing
load on thrusters
(%)

Graph showing %
power consumption
by generators -
trend

Fig. 22. Trends View

3.3.6 Main Views

Pane The Main view Pane has two buttons - one each for Position and Thrusters. These are
considered the primary working pages for a DP2 system.

Fig. 23. Main Views Pane - DP Control board

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Fig. 24. Position View

Position View the Position view page has different controls as enunciated below

Grid Control Grid control is as shown in Figure below; it shows the maximum range of the
position plot view and grid size in meters. In above case, 12 grids are marked (fixed to
screen).The trainee can increase or decrease the range by using the increase / decrease
button.

Fig. 25. Grid Control

EBL Control EBL control is used to take range and bearing of any object on the position plot
view. Click on EBL button and move the cursor to the desired point where the Operator wants
to measure the range and bearing. The corresponding range and bearing are displayed
numerically under the EBL button as shown in Figure 25&26.

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Fig. 26. EBL Control

Range Display

Bearing Display

Fig. 27. EBL Control

Cursor Position
When the Operator moves the mouse on the grid it shows Northing and Easting of that point in
the selected position presentation format. The Operator can select different position
presentation format (e.g. UTM, geographical). It also shows the range and bearing of the
cursor from the own ship.

Fig. 28. Cursor Position

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Previous Auto Position

It shows the previous position of the vessel when in DP mode. If the Operator intends to move
the vessel to the previous set position, he can do so by clicking the Use button on Previous Auto
Position control as shown in Figure below:

Fig. 29. Previous Auto Position

The Operator can also input a new target position in Auto mode using the Cursor as follows:-
Move the cursor on the grid. The cursor position will show the Latitude and Longitude in
selected units. As shown in the Figure below, the position keeping point is marked clearly on
the ship’s icon.

New position
set point

Warning limit
as set by the
User Rotation and
position
keeping point
Alarm limit as
set by the User

Quick Model
Update

Weather
Vane
heading

Fig. 30.

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When the Operator takes the cursor on the reference point, it changes into a ‘hot spot’ cursor.
The trainee can now use the hot spot cursor by keeping the left click pressed and dragging the
reference point to the desired position. Once the trainee leaves the left click the “Change
Position” dialog box is opened. The position change can now be initiated by clicking “Apply”.

Fig. 31.

3.3.7 Thruster View

The thruster view shows how much thrust is being currently produced by each thruster, along
with the direction of thrust.
This page is displayed by clicking the Thrusters button in Main view pane.
The modeled vessel has two types of thrusters:
1. Bow Tunnel – provides thrust in 90 or 270 degree direction (relative), near the bow.
2. Stern thruster – provides thrust in 90 or 270 degree direction (relative), near the stern.
3. Propellers – these produce thrust in 0 degree or 180 degree direction (relative).
The DP system can be operated in two modes:
 Joystick mode – in this Mode, thrust is controlled by using the joystick.
 Auto Mode – Required thrust is calculated by the DP system and command input
provided to thrusters and/or propellers via the DP controller/processor.

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Arrows
indicate the
direction of
applied thrust

Demanded
Force by DP
system

Actual Force

Fig. 32. Thruster View

Following is the color coding for the force applied by propellers and thrusters:
 Green – Up to 60% force
 Yellow - From 60% - 80%
 Red – For 80% and above

Fig. 33.

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3.3.8 Joystick View

Axes currently
under Joystick
control (presently Ship movement
Yaw, Surge and direction
Sway)

Indication of
Force demand
(by Joystick)

Fig. 34.

The Joystick view provides the value of rotatory, athwart and along force being applied by
joystick.
The operator can use the joystick in full thrust or reduced thrust mode as required. The
precision mode can also be specified via high, general, low.

3.3.9 Capability Plot

The capability plots equip the trainee with the information on the position keeping of the vessel
in the various environmental conditions. It also provides the effects of any single worst case
failure on the position keeping.
The trainee gets the capability plot for prevailing weather conditions for each single worst
case failure as shown in Figure below.
The trainee can also obtain capability plots for expected weather condition by entering,
relevant weather conditions in set condition mode.

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Check the box and

enter the relevant
weather condition
below

Fig. 35.

3.3.10 Foot Print Plot View

The Operator can take print of the Foot print plots of various stages of DP operation by
clicking on the Print option as shown below.
The Foot Print plot indicates the heading of the vessel and direction and strength of wind and
current along with the position of the reference point at any instant.

Fig. 36.

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3.3.11 Drift Plot View

By pressing start button on the drift plot view the trainee gets the direction in which the vessel
will drift in case of total black out, i.e. loss of all available power.

Fig. 37.

3.3.12 Consequence Analysis view

The consequence analysis is a run time analysis of all the components on each bus and also the
bus itself. The consequence analysis monitors the essentiality of each component for prevailing
weather conditions and gives the trainee an alarm if a loss of position or heading can occurs
due to failure of any component and marks it as essential.

Fig. 38.

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3.3.13 Monitoring Area

DP system has three monitoring areas. One of them is the upper left window (fixed), and
second is bottom left window (Operator can select the desired view by right clicking on it) and
third area is on the right side of the screen which shows the joystick view when vessel is in
manual mode and graphical deviation and thruster view when vessel is in Auto DP Mode as
shown in the fig. below:

Monitoring
Area

Monitoring
Area

Force in Ton

Monitoring
Area

Fig. 39. Joystick screenshot to insert

DP system has following menu options which can be accessed in the Monitoring area:

3.3.13.1 Deviation Table

Deviation table is as shown below. It shows position of the vessel in the selected co-ordinate
system, heading, Rate of Turn, forward speed, and lateral speed of own ship. It is a numeric
representation of all values.

Fig. 40. Deviation View (Primary parameters)

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3.3.13.2 Power View

Power View shows Generator Load and the power consumption for each thruster in numerical
and graphical formats.

Power
View

Fig. 41. Power View (Independent bus bars)

3.3.13.3 Graphical Deviation

Graphical deviation view is a diagrammatic representation of the position of the vessel at any
instance with respect to position deviation limits as set by the user. Deviation is shown in meters.
It initially gives a warning and then an alarm. Outer circle is the alarm limit, and the inner
circle is warning limit which is set by the user.
The color of the circle changes according to these limits. If ship goes beyond the limits set by
the user, color of the circle turns red. Arrow indicates the direction in which vessel is moving.

Indicates direction of net

applied force (resultant
movement of vessel)
Indicate deviation
in mtrsfrom set
position

Indicates heading
deviation from set
heading

Fig. 42. Graphical Deviation View

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3.3.13.4 Thruster View

Thruster View shows the current thrust generated and also the direction for the generated
thrust.
Indicates the
actual rudder
Indicates demanded
thrust by DP from angle
specific thruster (%)

Indicates
demanded
rudder angle by
the DP system
Indicates actual thrust
being applied by
specific thruster (%)

Fig. 43. Thruster View

3.3.14 BUS View

Bus View indicates the total power, consumed power and the power available for each bus as
shown below.

Fig. 44.

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3.3.15 Sensor View

In Sensor view, the Operator can view the inputs from various sensors such as Gyro, Wind, VRS
and Speed sensors. The view also shows the deviation in values for each sensor.

Fig. 45.

3.3.16 Alarm Area

The Trainee can see alarms and warnings related to DP system in this area. Audible and visual
alarms are provided. The following alarms may be generated:
1. Set pitch feedback difference for Thruster No 1
2. Set pitch feedback difference for Thruster No 2
3. Set pitch feedback difference for Thruster No 3
4. Set pitch feedback difference for Thruster No 4
5. Given Command not allowed
6. OS 1 FAIL
7. Consequence Analysis Running/Stop
8. Position Dropout
9. LTW Position Dropout
10. LTW Mechanical Limit Cross
11. LTW Break Down
12. Port Shaft Generator Stop
13. Stbd Shaft Generator Stop
14. Main Generator1 Fail

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15. Main Generator2 Fail

16. Thruster 1 Dropout
17. Thruster 2 Dropout
18. Thruster 3 Dropout
19. Thruster 4 Dropout
20. Port Propeller Dropout
21. Stbd Propeller Dropout
22. No PRS Selected
23. No Wind Sensor In Use
24. No VRS In Use
25. Gyro No1 Fail
26. Gyro No 2 Fail
27. Gyro No 3 Fail
28. Gyro No 1 and 2 Fail
29. Wind Sensor No1 Fail
30. Wind Sensor No 2 Fail
31. VRS1 Fail
32. VRS2 Fail
33. VRS3 Fail
34. Gyro Sensor Lost
35. Wind Sensor Lost
36. VRS Sensor Lost
37. Heading Dropout
38. Auto Position Dropout
39. Consequence Analysis Drift Off Warning Case I- All Thrusters , No Rudder
40. Consequence Analysis Drift Off Warning BT 1 Fail
41. Consequence Analysis Drift Off Warning ST 1 Fail
42. Consequence Analysis Drift Off Warning All Prop. 1 Fail
43. Consequence Analysis Drift Off Warning Switch Board 1 Failure
44. Consequence Analysis Drift Off Warning Switch Board 2 Failure
45. Consequence Analysis Running ‘Class 2’
46. PRS A-1 Dropout
47. PRS A-2 Dropout
48. PRS F-1 Dropout
49. PRS B-1 Dropout
50. PRS C-1 Dropout

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51. Doppler No 1 Fail

52. Doppler No 2 Fail
53. Doppler Speed Sensor Lost
54. Artemis Offline
55. DGPS 1 Offline
56. HPR Offline
57. Fan Beam Offline

This LED illuminates

when there is an active
alarm in the alarm list

Used for
acknowledging alarms
generated by the DP
On pressing this
System button, the alarm list
appears on the screen

Fig. 46. Alarms Area- DP Control board

3.4 MODES PANE

Different modes are provided on the Modes Pane. The Operator can select the desired mode
by double pressing the corresponding button on the DP control board. Following modes are
provided:
 Standby – Exercise will start in standby mode first.
 Joystick – This mode is activated by double clicking on the Joystick button, when it is
intended to maneuver the vessel using the joystick.
 Autopos– It is selected when it is intended to utilize full position keeping / position
seeking capability of the DP system, using the selected position referencing system(s).

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Sway

Surge
Yaw

Fig. 47. Modes Pane – DP Control board

 When Autopos mode is selected the surge, sway, and yaw lights will be lit.
 User can also take surge, sway, and yaw under auto control individually.
 When the joystick control is in use and surge is in auto mode, the forward and aft
movement is restricted to that which is auto controlled to maintain set position along
the fore and aft line of the vessel .Movement can be made in lateral direction and
heading can be altered as required.
 When sway is in auto mode, the lateral movement of the vessel is restricted
automatically, while the longitudinal movement and heading can be altered using the
joystick.
 When Yaw is in auto, vessel heading cannot be altered using the joystick.
 Operator can also select more than one option out of surge, sway, and yaw auto
control.

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CONTROLS PANE

Fig. 48. Controls Pane– DP Control board

Control panel is used to enable various machineries, as available in the vessel model.
Starboard PROP, Port PROP buttons are used for starting starboard and port propellers
respectively. Thruster1 and Thruster 2 buttons are used for starting bow thrusters, while
Thruster 3 and Thruster 4 buttons are used for enabling the two stern thrusters.

Present Position
When both Surge and Sway are in auto mode, ‘Present Position’ button will light automatically
(and vice-versa).

Present Heading
When Yaw is in auto mode, ‘Present Heading’ button will light automatically (and vice-versa).
When ‘Present Heading’ button is clicked, the system will attempt to maintain current heading
automatically.

Alarms Pane
User can acknowledge an alarm from this pane. When any alarm is triggered, the Alarm tab
will starts blinking, and after acknowledgement it becomes steady.

Fig. 49. ALARMS PANE – DP Control board

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It also has an alarm view button. On clicking ‘Alarm View’ an alarm log window will open as
shown below:

Fig. 50. Alarms Pane – Alarm View

Command

The “Give” & “Take” commands are used to shift the controls between the two DP operating
stations by double pressing the corresponding buttons on the DP control board.

Fig. 51. Command Pane – DP Control board

MENU PANE
User can select different menu items through this window.

Fig. 52. ARI DP Main Propulsion

3.4.1 System

Fig. 53.

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3.4.1.1 Redundancy
It shows the status of the active and standby DP station.

Indicates the status

of the master DP
station

Pressing this button

will update the data
on the slave DP
station (without
transferring control)

Fig. 54.

3.4.2 View Menu

On clicking View item from the menu bar, following menu will open:

Fig. 55. View Menu

The Operator can select the desired presentation on the DP screen by using the View Menu.

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3.4.2.1 Charts
When ‘Chart’ option’ is selected a window will open as below:

Select to show
bearing circle
on Posplot
view

Fig. 56. Chart Tab

3.4.2.2 Mode

Fig. 57. Mode Tab

When ‘Relative Vessel’ option is selected, own ship is in center and movement of ships and
objects is relative to ownship on Position View.
When ‘Relative Position Setpoint’ option is selected, setpoint will be in the center of the Posplot
display.
True Vessel option - in this mode, true movement of ship is displayed in Position View. Once
own ship touches the bearing scale,the view is automatically reset.
In Head up mode, bearing circle on Posplot will indicate vessel heading on top and all objects
aligned accordingly
In Aft View mode, bearing circle will indicate 180 deg on top and all objects aligned
accordingly
In Astern Up, bearing circle will indicate reciprocal of vessel heading on top and all objects
aligned accordingly
In Rotate left, the display can be rotated anti –clock wise and all objects aliened accordingly.

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3.4.2.3 Show Tab

Fig. 58. Show Tab

This tab gives the Operator various options to show/hide information. For example, if he has
to check ‘Refsys' to show the reference system on Posplot view.

3.4.2.4 Grid Tab

The Operator can select desired presentation of the grid on the Posplot Screen from this
window.

Select to show
grid on Posplot
view

Fig. 59.

Square fixed to Earth – Grid size changes according to range selected

Square fixed to Screen – Grid number remains fixed while size represented by each grid
square changes according to range selected
Circular fixed to Screen – as above, except grid is represented as range rings instead of
squares.

3.4.2.5 Trace
The Operator can define the time interval and also the desired form of presentation of the
past positions (Line or Ship Symbol) of the vessel from the Trace menu.

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Fig. 60.

3.4.2.6 Position Presentation

Go to View page and select Position Presentation as shown below:

Fig. 61. Position Presentation

Operator can select different co-ordinate systems from this window. In UTM co-ordinate system
all values will be in meters or km.

3.4.3 Sensor Menu

When sensor menu is clicked, the following window opens:

Fig. 62. Sensor Menu Window

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3.4.3.1 Gyro Tab

Gyro Tab can be selected by clicking on Gyro in Sensor menu window.

Fig. 63. Gyro Tab

It shows the heading of the vessel. The trainee can select the different gyro systems used in the
DP System. Trainee can also add correction to gyro heading.
(Trainee can select different item tabs from this property window or go directly to that window
by choosing the item in the sensor menu window.)

3.4.3.2 Wind Tab

Fig. 64. Wind Tab

User can select different wind sensors used in DP System. It shows the relative wind speed and
direction.
If all wind sensors are disabled, wind speed and direction can be entered manually.

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3.4.3.3 VRS Tab

Fig. 65. VRS Tab

VRS sensor window shows the roll, pitch and heave value of own vessel, in degrees. User can
select / deselect a specific VRS from all the available VRSs on this vessel (3 in this case).

3.4.3.4 Speed Tab

Fig. 66. Speed Tab

Speed sensor window shows the magnitude of speed in m/sec. Speed sources can be selected
from among the available Doppler Logs (2) and GPSs (2).

In the event of all speed sensor failures, manual speed can be provided to the system.

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3.4.3.5 Draught Tab

Fig. 67. Draught Tab

There are two draught sensors which provide the appropriate readings of vessel draught. The
same values are displayed in the used Draught section. Also if the user chooses to put the
system under manual mode then the user can manually input the draught value and the same
will be displayed in the manual draught box.

3.4.3.6 Depth Tab

Fig. 68. Depth Tab

Depth indication is provided by depth sensor.

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3.4.3.7 Alarm limit

The Operator can define the values for pitch and roll. If roll or pitch exceeds the defined
value, an audible and visual alarm will be generated at the DP System.

Fig. 69.

The warning& alarm values for heading in degrees and position in meters can be defined by
the operator If the value exceeds the defined value, an audible and visual alarm will be
generated by the DP System

Fig. 70.

3.4.3.8 Reference System

Fig. 71.

The “Reference System” shows the list and status of various PRS in use.

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Shows the PRS’s

Enabled by the User
Shows the PRS (being used for
accepted by the DP position checking)
System

By selecting
Monitor, the PRS
goes on monitoring
mode and is not
used for position
keeping (for about
10 secs.)
Fig. 72.

The “Weight” option can be used to define the weightage for GPS in position keeping.

The Operator can set the preference sequence for PRS in the preference mode as shown
below by checking the box.

Select if GPS is
known to be giving
inaccurate position

Fig. 73.

By using the ‘Validation’ option the User can define the precision of the acceptance limit for all
the PRS in use.

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Median Test

Median Test will check the

deviation of a PRS from the
‘Median’ value to determine the
weightage to be given to a
specific PRS. This value also
determines when a specified
PRS input is to be rejected, e.g.:
Low = 5 m
Normal = 4 m
High = 3 m

Fig. 74.

The Operator can also define the functionality of the Median Test. When ‘Warning’ is selected
then the DP system will give only a warning if any low accuracy of a PRS is detected. If
‘Warning & Reject’ mode is selected then DP System will give a warning &will reject the
concerned PRS & will not use it for position keeping.

3.4.3.9 Reference System Setting

Fig. 75.

The Operator can view the sensor position of the PRS with respect to CG. He can also view the
update period and accuracy of the PRS in the reference system setting.

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Fig. 76.

3.4.3.10 Enable all PRS

Fig. 77.

All PRS can be selected by clicking on’ Enable All PRS’ as shown above.

3.4.4 Thruster Menu

Fig. 78. Thruster Menu

3.4.4.1 Enable
Select Enable sub-menu from Thruster menu.
Thrusters can be started from this window (or from DP Control head).

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It is an indication by the
DP system that the Indicates the specified
component is ready for thruster and/or propeller
use is included in DP response

It indicates the Running

status of the component

Fig. 79. Enable Thruster Window

3.4.4.2 Thruster Allocation

Fig. 80.

On selecting the Thruster allocation option, below window will open.

Select the Az. Thruster

from drop down list

Fig. 81. For Azimuth Thruster Performance

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Variable – Az. Thruster will move freely in all directions (as commanded by the DP system)
Fix - Az. Thruster will function in 90-270 degree axis (relative) – as a tunnel thruster
Environ Fix – Az. Thruster will set themselves in the direction of prevailing weather conditions.
Manual Fix – Az. Thrusters will e fixed in the direction defined by the trainee
Diving – The trainee can define the center angle and range for each Az. Thruster. The Az.
Thruster will not give thrust in the defined range.

3.4.5 Joystick Menu

Fig. 82. Joystick Window

3.4.5.1 Joystick Setting

Fig. 83. Joystick Window

Operator can select different response settings for Joystick from this window. By default, it is
set to Full and General.
In Full Thrust mode, it will give full thrust and in reduced mode, it will give half thrust. This
means when User moves the joystick to end point it will give up to 50% thrust, if Reduced is
selected. Precision can be selected as follows:
 High Speed - In high speed a small movement of joystick will produce large thrust.
 General - Thrust will increase linear to movement of joystick.
 Low Speed – In Low speed mode, higher movement of joystick is required to
produce(the same amount relative to General Thrust) thrust.

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3.4.6 AUTOPOS Menu

Fig. 84.

3.4.6.1 Position \Position INC

Fig. 85. Autopos Menu

To be used when Relative is

selected (New Setpoint change
relative to current position)

Fig. 86. AutoPos Position Inc Window

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The Increment window has a New Set Point option, which shows the coordinates of currently set
position in degrees and minutes (notification of N, E, S, W is received from the exercise area).
The User can select NEW Position from two options i.e. Relative or True .To move the vessel
from Present Set point to New Set point, User has option to select the desired distance and
direction i.e. North, South, East, or West. If True is Selected and Port Stbd Ahead and Astern if
Relative is Selected

To be used when True is

selected (New Setpoint
change in meters in
appropriate direction,
from current position)

Fig. 87.

3.4.6.2 Position R/B

This tab shows Range in meters and True Bearing in degrees of Present Set Point to New Set
Point.

New setpoint position

(as calculated by
system)

Select new setpoint

reference – from
present position or
from present setpoint

Bearing from present

Range from present to new set point (True
to new set point or Relative according
to selection above)

Fig. 88. Autopos Position R/B Menu

3.4.6.3 ABS

Fig. 89. Autopos ABS Menu above

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This window allows the User to set a desired new set point by entering the desired values of
position in Lat and Long.

Fig. 90.

Previous Set point - This window also shows the coordinates of previously set position in
degrees and minutes.

Click to use previous

setpoint as new
setpoint

Fig. 91.

The range and true bearing from Present set point to New set point is displayed in meters and
degrees.

Fig. 92.

3.4.6.4 SPEED

Fig. 93. Autopos speed menu

The Operator can define the (maximum) speed to be followed by the DP system from the
Speed sub-menu.

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3.4.6.5 Heading

The trainee can choose

the ‘System Selected’
heading to put the
vessel on
‘Weathervane’ mode

Fig. 94. Heading Window

Operator can select different settings in the Heading window. By clicking on up/down arrows,
target heading can be set as desired, when Yaw is in auto mode.
This window has also Previous Set Point display which shows the previous set heading. User can
also see offset from Current Set Heading in degrees.

Weather Vane Mode: The DP System calculates & gives indication of the most suitable
(economical) heading according to the prevailing weather conditions. The Operator can put the
vessel on this heading by choosing the “System Selected” option in the heading sub-menu.

Weather Vane
mode heading
User defined indicator
heading

Wind direction
DP Current indicator

Current
heading

Fig. 95.

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3.4.6.6 Rate of Turn

In the Rate of Turn window, the operator can set the desired Rate of Turn in Auto mode.
Increment / Decrement Step helps in selecting the desired interval by which the Rate of Turn
will change.

Fig. 96.

3.4.6.7 Gain
Controller Mode
The User can define the Gain modes for the DP System with regards to the Position Keeping.
High Precision mode is selected when it is desired that any shift in heading or position should
be countered immediately by using maximum power.
Relaxed precision mode is used when immediate action is not expected. This mode is used to
avoid excessive running of thrusters over the warning limit.
Green mode is used when vessel is standby and not involved in any critical operations. Here
the limit in meters is defined by the User. The thruster and propellers react when the vessel
reaches the defined limit.
Gain Level –
The Operator can define the gain level for the DP system from the following three options.
High: When high level is selected the DP system uses max. Power instantly to maintain position
and heading
Medium: when medium level is selected the DP system does not use too much of power as
compared to High precision in order to hold auto position and heading.
Low: when Low level is selected the DP system uses very less power to hold auto heading and
position

Fig. 97.

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3.4.6.8 Alarm limit

The Operator can define the values for pitch and roll. If roll or pitch exceeds the defined
value, an audible and visual alarm will be generated at the DP System.

Fig. 98.

The warning & alarm values for heading in degrees and position in meters can be defined by
the operator If the value exceeds the defined value, an audible and visual alarm will be
generated by the DP System

Fig. 99.

3.4.6.9 DP Class
The DP Consequence analysis is a requirement for vessels operating in DP 2 mode. A
continuous monitoring of the ship’s position keeping efficiency is carried out with regards to the
prevailing weather conditions. A warning is given to the DP Operator if loss of position is
expected to occur in case of failure of any component of the DP System.

Consequence Analysis can

be switched off if not
required (for non-critical
operations only)

Fig. 100.

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3.4.6.10 Rotation Points

By using the Rotation Point menu the Operator can define the desired reference position along
which the vessel will rotate and maintain position.

Fig. 101.

3.4.6.11 Follow Target

When the Follow Target mode is selected, ship follows the HPR sensor. DP ship will maintain the
course and distance from HPR sensor.
HPR sensor can be fitted on any ROV or vessel.

FOLLOW TARGET PROCEDURE

1. The operator will select the Mobile HPR beacon from the HPR screen provided
separately on the NAVAIDS. After selecting the mobile HPR, the operator will define
the reacting radius for the follow target operation. The follow target mode can now
be entered by double pressing the follow target button provided on the DP
Hardware.

Fig. 102.

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Fig. 103. Dialog box

After following the above steps the vessel will maintain position with respect to the
mobile HPR beacon and will follow the HPR beacon, when the beacon crosses the user
defined reacting radius circle in the corresponding direction.

Reacting radius HPR sensor

defined by trainee

Fig. 104.

The vessel will then follow the mobile HPR in the same direction in which it crosses the
reacting radius circle.

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Fig. 105.

3.4.6.12 Rudder Setting

The operator can select the rudder to be included in DP system.

Fig. 106.

3.4.6.13 Quick Model Update

The DP system takes longer time to develop the mathematical model which is based prevailing
weather conditions. By pressing the Quick Model update the time period for developing the
mathematical model reduces significantly. A window pops indicating the time left

Fig. 107.

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3.4.7 Auto Track Menu

Fig. 108. Auto Track Menu

3.4.7.1 NEW

Fig. 109. New Waypoint Menu

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This tab provides the feature to introduce new waypoints which a vessel can follow on the
desired track. The screen below shows the different parameters associated with waypoint no.
6 as shown below:

Fig. 110.

Track defined by
User

Fig. 111. Position Presentation View Window

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3.4.7.2 Modify

Fig. 112. Auto Track Edit Mode

 The Waypoint Editing Mode provides the functionality to move particular waypoint
from one location to another.
 A new waypoint can also be inserted from the same window.
 An existing waypoint can also be deleted from here.

3.4.7.3 Setting

Fig. 113. Auto Track Setting General Menu

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This General tab provides facilities to do the various settings related to waypoints on Position
Presentation View Window.
1. ‘Next Waypoint’ provides the flexibility to designate the next waypoint.

Fig. 114.

2. ‘Approach Track’ provides the choice to select the track from two different options:
 Track Leg – is the distance and the direction between two way points. In Track leg
mode, the vessel will approach the leg, in the shortest possible way, when
returning after deviating from the track.
 Waypoint- A waypoint is a predetermined geographical position that is defined
in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates. In Track leg mode, the vessel will
approach the next waypoint, when returning after deviating from the track.

Fig. 115.

3. User can track the vessel in three different available tracking modes.
 Move-Up –The vessel moves by a defined distance along the track.
 Low Speed–vessel will move at low speed along the track (continuously, and not in
steps as in Move Up)
 High Speed–vessel will move at high speed along the track (continuously, and not
in steps as in Move Up)

Fig. 116.

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4. User can set the desired Track Direction by selecting from different available track
directions:
 Forward
 Reverse

Fig. 117.

Fig. 118. Auto Track Setting Stop Menu

The Stop tab provides facility to do the various settings related to stopping the vessel:
1. Stop On Track can be Disabled or selected to two different modes by checking the
respective checkbox
 Stay: When in Stop On Track mode, if the Operator checks the Stay button the
vessel will come to a stop after a certain distance from the time of giving the Stay
command (due to momentum of the vessel).
 Go back: If the operator checks the Go Back button the vessel will come to a
complete stop after certain distance from the time of giving the Go Back command
as in the stay mode. The vessel travels this distance due to momentum of the vessel.
However in this mode the vessel will come back to the exact point when the
command was given.

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Fig. 119.

2. Vessel can be stopped at last Waypoint Location by selecting the Active check box:
 Stop At Last Waypoint–Active
3. Position Dropout – User can select the system action in the event there is a dropout in
position – stop vessel, or, switch to DP mode.
4. Reverse Action can be set to two different modes by selecting the respective
mode.
 Go Astern- vessel will go astern while maintaining existing heading
 Turn 180 Deg-vessel will change heading 180 deg and move ahead
5. Turn direction can be selected, from Starboard Direction or Port Direction, in event Turn
180 deg is selected.

Fig. 120.

3.4.7.4 Heading
The Operator can define the heading to be followed by the vessel for each leg in the auto
track mode or can also use the Operator heading function and control the heading of the
vessel while auto track mode is being followed.

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Drop down to
select the modes.

Fig. 121.

System selected mode: System selected mode has two sub modes Way point table and
towards waypoint.
Way point table: when selected waypoint table the heading will be taken by the system from
the editor table,. Editor table heading can be edited/ defined by the operator. As shown
below.

Fig. 122.

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3.4.7.5 Speed
The operator can define the speed to be followed by the vessel for each leg in the auto track
mode or can also use the Operator speed function and control the speed of the vessel while
auto track mode is being followed.

Fig. 123.

3.4.7.6 Turn
The User can define the rate of turn to be followed by the vessel for each leg in the auto track
mode or can also use the Operator speed function and control the heading of the vessel while
auto track mode is being followed.

Defining how turn radius

will be calculated /
used when in Auto Track
mode

Fig. 124.

3.4.7.7 Auto Track Move-up

By using auto track move up the User can define the distance to be moved by the vessel along
the leg. The User can also give command to the vessel to go back along the same leg and also
define the speed set point and acceleration factor.

Define the distance / steps by

which vessel is to be moved
ahead (or back) in auto track
mode (useful when engaged in,
for example, pipe laying
function or similar)

Fig. 125.

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3.4.7.8 Editor
Auto Track Editor Window helps to Edit, Save, and Delete miscellaneous waypoints to form a
desired track which can be saved for future use.

Fig. 126. Auto Track Editor

After editing the waypoints, User can save the track and give it a name.

Fig. 127.

User can open any previously saved track by pressing the Open button and then selecting the
track name by which it was previously saved.

Fig. 128.

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3.4.7.9 Auto Track Update Strategy

In case of NOT IN AUTO TRACK MODE the DP system will not allow the trainee to carry out
any changes in the auto track settings.

In case of the ALWAYS ALLOWED mode the trainee can carry out the changes in the auto
track settings.

Fig. 129.

3.4.8 Auto Pilot

When the vessel is on Auto pilot mode, thruster will not be operational and rudder and
propeller will be used to achieve the set heading.

Auto Pilot

Fig. 130.

Under auto pilot Heading and rate of turn can be set from the auto pilot tab menu as shown
below:

Fig. 131.

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3.4.9 Pipelay

3.4.9.1 Pipe Pull

In case of Auto
mode- tension is
automatically
calculated by the
DP System

Fig. 132.

The Operator can define the extra tension in case of manual mode by adding the values of
force and direction.

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