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Kongsberg cJoy OT User Manual

Kongsberg cJoy OT
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KongsbergcJoyOT
JoystickSystem
OperatorManual
Release8.2
385585/C
September2015
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KongsbergMaritimeAS

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Kongsberg cJoy OT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKongsberg
ModelcJoy OT
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Glossary

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The cJoy system

Overview of the Kongsberg Joystick system for control.

Basic forces and motions

Forces affecting vessel motion and propulsion system response.

System principles

Principles of the cJoy OT system operation.

USER INTERFACE

cJoy OT operator terminal

Main operator interface for the stand-alone joystick system.

Controls and indicators

Description of buttons and indicators on the operator terminal.

Display layout

Division of the operator terminal display into different areas.

Operational views

Presentation of information relevant for system operation.

Input dialogs

Dialogs for system setup via parameter changes.

System status views and input dialogs

Information about system hardware and software configuration.

MESSAGE SYSTEM

System diagnostics

Methods used for fault detection and system testing.

Operational checks

Continuous checks performed during system operation.

Types of message

Categories of system messages based on severity.

Presentation of messages

How system messages are displayed and color-coded.

Acknowledging messages

Procedures for acknowledging system messages.

Alarm indicator

Visual indication of warnings and alarms.

Operator pop-up messages

Messages superimposed on the display during specific situations.

Critical system messages

Messages indicating severe system errors or inconsistencies.

STARTING OPERATIONS

System start-up

Procedure for starting the system and its components.

Panel test

Testing the operator terminal buttons, indicators, and signal horn.

Panel dimming

Adjusting display and button brightness for day/night operation.

Joystick calibration

Calibrating the joystick for accurate thruster power control.

System procedures

Shutting down the operator terminal

Controlled shutdown of the operator terminal software and OS.

Restarting the operator terminal

Procedure for safely shutting down and restarting the terminal.

Upgrading the operator terminal software

Copying application software from controller PS to operator terminal.

Upgrading the controller PS software

Copying application software from operator terminal to controller PS.

OPERATING MODES

Standby mode

Waiting and reset mode for system readiness.

Joystick mode

Operator controls vessel movement using the three-axis joystick.

Station Keeping mode

System automatically maintains vessel heading and position.

Autopilot mode

Automatic maintenance of selected heading using propulsion.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Thrusters

Explanation of propulsion system elements and their functions.

Gyrocompasses

Usage and status of gyrocompasses for heading information.

Position-reference system

Providing position information and system datum details.

Joystick settings

Configuration of joystick thrust and precision.

Controlling the vessel heading

Methods for changing and managing vessel heading setpoints.

Setting the Rate Of Turn

Specifying vessel turning speed during heading changes.

Controlling the vessel position

Adjusting vessel position using joystick and automatic control.

Changing the vessel position using the joystick

Maneuvering vessel position by disabling/re-enabling automatic control.

Setting heading and position limits

Configuring warning and alarm limits for deviations.

Autopilot setup

Configuration settings for the optional Autopilot mode.

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