NAVIS NavDP 4011 - User Manual

000.JDP-10000-OME
NAVIS NavDP 4000
Dynamic Positioning & Independent Joystick Control System
Operation Manual
Software version 3.3.13 (“2102.$–17A-Advanced”)
Document build 9203
May 2018

Summary

1 System Principles and Functionality

1.1 Introduction

1.2 System Principles

Explanation of the core principles and operation of the NAVIS NavDP 4000 system.

2 System Hardware Configuration

2.1 Operational Modes and Mode Selector

Details on the operational modes and the function of the mode selector.

2.2 Operator Stations

Description of the components and functions of the operator stations.

2.3 Main and Portable Control Panels (MCP, PCP)

Overview of the Main and Portable Control Panels (MCP, PCP) used for system control.

2.4 Control Panel MCP4000 with LCD Screen

Components and controls of the MCP4000 control panel with its LCD screen.

2.5 Control Panel MCP4000-3

2.6 Control Panel MCP2000

2.7 Control Panel MCP-B

3 Switching On;Off and Troubleshooting

3.1 Power On

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the NAVIS NavDP 4000 system.

3.2 Starter Menu

3.4 Taking Control

Instructions on how to transfer control between systems or panels.

3.5 Failure Modes

Description of failure modes and procedures for DP1 and DP2 systems.

3.6 Switching Off

Procedures for safely switching off the system.

4 System Messages and Alarms

4.1 Alarm Message Types and Priority

Explanation of different alarm categories and their priorities.

4.2 Audible and Voice alarms

4.6 Alarm Window

4.7 Alarm Monitor Window

5 Operator Interface

5.1 Operator Screen Layout

Layout of the operator interface screen for different resolutions.

5.2 DP Windows (Views)

Overview of the information windows available in the DP system.

5.4 Position and Heading Display (Map View)

Information displayed on the Map window for vessel position and heading.

5.5 Enter Position Setpoint

Procedure for entering position setpoints on the map.

5.6 Enter Heading Setpoint

5.8 Trend View Window

5.9 System Parameters

5.12 Control Panel MCP4000 with 6” Color LCD, the LCD GUI

Detailed description of the MCP4000 control panel and its LCD GUI.

6 Thrusters

6.1 Thruster Windows

Overview of the Manual and Auto Thruster windows for operations.

6.2 Thruster Operation

Details on thruster status, demand, and control.

6.3 Thrust Allocation Function

Explanation of the Thrust Allocation Function (TAL) and its modes.

6.4 Power Monitoring and Blackout Prevention

Functionality of Power Monitoring and Blackout Prevention systems.

8 Position References

8.1 Coordinate Systems

8.8 Ref-system Interface and Operations

9 Control Modes

9.2 Heading Control Modes

Description of various heading control modes.

9.3 Position Control Modes

Description of various position control modes.

10 System Functions

10.1 Remote Center of Rotation (Pivot Point)

Functionality for setting and changing the vessel's center of rotation.

10.2 Automatic Wind Compensation

10.3 Minimal power heading

10.4 Hold Area

10.5 Target Following

10.6 Tracking

Parameters and activation for track following modes.

10.7 Autopilot Function

Functionality for vessel heading control at high speeds.

10.8 Capability Analysis

Investigating vessel capability under various environmental conditions.

10.9 Drift Analysis

Predicting vessel's hypothetical drift under different conditions.

10.10 Consequence Analysis

Analyzing consequences of single or group failures on vessel positioning.

10.12 System Diagnostics Function. System Monitor Window

Displaying system component status and configuration.

10.14 DP Footprint Plot (Option)

11 Simulator

11.1 Built-in Trainer Function

11.2 Simulator Settings

Data Logging

H.2 Logging Settings on DP;IJ Stations

Parameters and settings for data logging on DP/IJ stations.

H.3 Data Logger Console

H.4 Data Logger Analyzer

NAVIS NavDP 4011 Specifications