Parker PMS User manual

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PMS User Manual
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1PREFACE 3
1.1 Revisions 3
1.2 Contact Parker Maritime 4
1.3 Explanation/Abbreviations 4
1.4 UTM Projection 5
1.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 5
2INTRODUCTION 6
2.1 General PMS Features 6
2.2 Installation and Configuration 7
2.3 Document Overview 7
3PMS SYSTEM OVERVIEW 8
3.1 Auto Start 8
3.2 Operation Modes 8
3.3 Time 8
3.4 Alarm Manager 8
3.5 General Screen Layout 9
3.6 Common User Interface Features 10
3.7 Menus and Alarm Status 10
3.8 Night Vision Display 10
3.9 Radio Link 11
3.10 Heading Calculation 12
3.11 Rolling Mean Position 13
3.12 Snapshot 13
4MENUS 14
4.1 Main Menu and Alarm System 14
4.2 File Menu 14
4.3 Edit Menu 15
4.4 View Menu 16
4.5 Info Menu 16
4.6 Select Menu 17
4.7 Tools Menu 17
4.8 Setup Menu 17
4.9 Help Menu 18
5MAIN PANELS 19
5.1 Distance Panel 19
5.2 Distance History Panel 20
5.3 Heading Panel 20
5.4 Mean Distance Panel 23
5.5 Flow Meter Panel 24
5.6 Message Panel 28
5.7 Target Plot Panel 29
5.8 Tension Panel 32
5.9 Position Reference Quality Panel 34
5.10 VRS Panel 36
5.11 Total Thruster Forces Panel 37
5.12 Speed Panel 38
5.13 Environment Panel 39
5.14 Helideck Monitoring Panel (Optional) 41
6INFO PANELS 42
6.1 I/O Communications 42

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6.2 DP 43
6.3 Target Info 43
6.4 Radio Link 44
7SELECT DIALOGUES 45
7.1 Select Alarm Dialogue 45
7.2 Select Flow Meter Alarm Dialogue 46
7.3 Select Buoy Dialogue 46
7.4 Select Position System Dialogue 47
7.5 Select Sensor Dialogue 48
7.6 Select Voyage Data Dialogue 48
8TOOL PANELS 49
8.1 File Manager 49
8.2 Time and Date 51
8.3 Trackball 51
8.4 Calculator 51
8.5 On Screen Keyboard 52
8.6 Store Panel Default View 52
8.7 Port Logging 53
9ALARM 53
9.1 Alarm Description 53
9.2 Alarm Classes 53
9.3 Alarm Criteria 53
9.4 Alarm Types 54
9.5 Alternative Alarm Text 56
9.6 Flow Alarm Criteria 57
9.7 Flow Alarm Types 57
10 HELIDECK MONITORING SYSTEM (Optional) 58
10.1 HMS General 58
10.2 HMS Operation 59
10.3 HMS Panel 60
10.4 HMS Calculation 64
10.5 HMS Presentation 64
10.6 HMS Logging 64
11 DATABASE 65
11.1 Edit Targets 65
11.2 Edit Vessel 70
11.3 Edit Flow Meter 70
11.4 Edit HMS 71
11.5 Edit ADC 73
12 MAINTENANCE 74
12.1 PMS System 74
12.2 Radio Link (Optional) 76
12.3 Weather Station (Optional) 77
12.4 Motion Sensor 78
13 APPENDIXES 80
13.1 Setup and Use of the Rolling Mean Position on a STL Target 80
13.2 Export Logged Data 87
13.3 Target Data - Draugen FSL 90

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1PREFACE
1.1 Revisions
Rev.
Rev. Date
Doc. Ref
PMS Version
Description
S
25Jan16
16000054
1.16.46
PDF, panel snapshot, ROT, bow vs bow, 4 VRS/Gyro/Anemometers, HLL 04
R
01Feb 15
15000186
1.15.45
Heading deviation alarm, NMVOC Start/Stop signal, voyage data
Q
01Aug 14
14000779
1.14.44
Environment Panel, Tension Panel, Low Tension Alarm
P
04 Dec 13
2013001144
1.13.43
BLS, dual flow meters, standardized flow, NMVOC
O
01 May 12
2012000406
1.12.42
FSL Target Data
N
01 Mar 12
2012000167
1.11.41
Archiving and unpacking of logged data
M
28 Oct 10
2010000546
1.10.39
New mean alarm messages. New target info panel.
HMS fulfils to rev 8c. HPR TP sensor data presented
L
01 Jun 09
2009000617
1.9.38
Flow Meter. SVC Messages
K
22 Dec 08
2008001764
1.8.37
VRS panel including statistics
Radio link check using ping
Layout of manual changed
J
01 Jul 08
2008000930
1.8.37
Kristin Field
I
15 Nov 07
2007000409
1.7.35
Rolling Mean Position and Mean Position Alarms.
Logging Failure Warning and new target type.
H
15 Dec 06
2006001386
1.6.33
PMS-data file manager including zipping of files.
Target heading line calculations and presentations.
Quality plot of position residuals.
G
01 Sep 05
2005001236
1.5.26
HMS complies to rev 4 of helideck monitoring spec.
Snapshot of Gyro Panels.
Statistical Tension Panel.
Virtual keyboard.
Clock synchronisation
F
20 Dec 04
2004001582
1.4.26
Norwegian Helideck Monitoring System.
Improved speed calculation and Speed Panel.
New Total Thruster Forces Panel.
Prepared for ARAP
E
15 Nov 03
2003000546
1.3.20
Enhanced Logging.
Improved alarm system.
Heading Calculation Module.
Port logging.
D
01 Jan 03
2002002787
1.2.19
Radio ink
C
03 Apr 02
2002001327
1.2.17
HMS Module, NVD Module, Alarm reset, Help menu, Tool menu. Left and
right sector limits.
B
01 Aug 01
1999003428
1.2.15
For BlomPMS™ V1.2.15.
A
01 Oct 00
1999003428
1.2.10
For BlomPMS™ V1.2.10.
0
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1.2 Contact Parker Maritime
Contact Address
Shipment Address to Norway
Parker Maritime AS
Heiamyrå 1
N-4031 STAVANGER
NORWAY
Parker Maritime AS
C/O
Kuehne + Nagel A/S Avd. Stavanger
Risavika Havnering 247
4056 Tananger, NORWAY
Phone:
Fax:
Mail:
Web:
+ 47 51 70 85 00
+ 47 51 70 85 01
[e-mail]
www.parkermaritime.no
Phone:
Fax:
Air Freight:
Mail:
Web:
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.kn-portal.com/locations/europe/norway/
Parker Maritime reserves the rights to change the manual when releasing a new version of the system. Parker
Maritime welcomes your comments and clarifications.
1.3 Explanation/Abbreviations
Item
Explanation
Anemometer
Sensor that measure wind and wind direction.
ARAP
Acoustics Relative Absolute Positioning system.
BLS
Bow Loading System
CAA
Civil Aviation Authority, London.
CG
The vessel Centre of Gravity (The positioning reference point).
C-O
Calculated minus Observed.
CSV
Comma Separated Variables
DP
Dynamic Positioning System.
FSL
Framo Submerged Loading Buoy
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GUI
Graphic User Interface.
GYRO
The vessel heading-sensor.
HDOP
Horizontal Dilution of Precision
HLL
Helideck Limitation List
HMS
Helideck Monitoring System. A Parker Maritime Product.
ICAO
Civil Aviation Organization. Helideck identification code
LED
Light Emitting Diode.
MRU
Motion Reference Unit.
NMVOC
Non Methane Volatile Organic compound
NVD
Night Vision Display.
PDF
Portable Data Format
Pk-Pk
Peak to Peak.
PMS
Positioning Monitoring System. A Parker Maritime Product.
POI
Point of Interest
RADius
Short Range Radar measuring system.
Remote System
A RPMS installed on a remote object, usually a FPSO.
Remote Vessel
Remote object, usually a FPSO.
RMP
Rolling Mean Position. Mean position calculated for a specific time interval.

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RPMS
Remote Positioning Monitoring System. A Parker Maritime Product.
SOS
Speed Of Sound
STL
Submerged Turret Loading
SVC
Kongsberg Simrad Vessel Control
UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
UTM
Universal Transverse Mercator projected coordinate system
VRS
Vertical Reference Sensor that measures heave, roll, and pitch.
1.4 UTM Projection
The system is using the UTM projection to present positions. The WGS84 positions are converted to this
projection. The UTM can only be used between 80 degrees south latitude (-80.0) and 84 degrees north latitude
(+84.0). The scalar unit is meter, and the central meridian scale factor is set to 0.9996 .The UTM projection uses a
longitudinal zonation made up of 60 zones, each having an E-W extent of 6 degrees of longitude. The zones are
numbered sequentially from 1 to 60 from 180 degrees west longitude to 180 degrees east longitude. Each zone
has a central meridian for which an arbitrary value (false easting) of 500,000 meters is assigned. In the northern
hemisphere, the northings increase from zero at the Equator to just fewer than 9,500,000 meters at 84 degrees
north latitude. In the southern hemisphere, the northing values decrease towards the South Pole from zero meters
at Equator to just fewer than -9,000,000 meters at 80 degrees south latitude.
1.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL PARKER MARITIME OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOST INFORMATION) ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF PARKER MARITIME HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FOR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION.

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2INTRODUCTION
This is the user manual for the Position Monitoring System with the HMS module implemented. The manual will
provide you with information necessary to use the system and understand the meaning of the various display
panels and user dialogues. The system is the latest generation of the PMS used to monitor and log data from
sensors and the DP systems.
The PMS uses an Industry Computer running the Microsoft® Operating System. The user interface follows standard
Windows® style and features. It should be easy to operate for users with basic Windows® knowledge.
2.1 General PMS Features
PMS is a real-time data acquisition, calculation, logging and display system initially designed to monitor DP
controlled offshore oil loading or station keeping for rigs and other vessels. The system interfaces to all
navigational sensors, attitude sensors, environmental sensors, DP and more. It calculates position and quality of
the various navigation systems and displays the results on a user configurable display screen by means of various
information panels. The system integrates all available positioning information and computes the best-combined
position for all connected systems.
The PMS works in co-operation with the DP system or without any DP at all. If DP is available, it will receive, under
normal working conditions; buoy selections, DP operation modes, and alarm limits from the DP. In an emergency
with major DP problems, the system will work independent of DP and provide navigation information for
manoeuvring of the vessel.
The PMS contains an alarm manager that will give audible and visual alarms if the vessel exceeds any of the pre-set
alarm limits.
The PMS provides a logging facility to record system input to data files. The data files contain navigation data, user
inputs, sensor data, thruster data, DP data, system messages, and alarms.
The PMS is a stand-alone application running on a dedicated computer. The system will automatically log-on and
starts without any user intervention.
The following lists the main features of the PMS system:
•It is based on industry standard PC hardware
•It is running on Microsoft® Operating System with a familiar user interface
•Interfaced to navigation-, attitude-, weather-, and thruster-sensors
•Ethernet connection to DP and other sensors
•Operates independent of the DP system as a backup positioning system in case of DP failure
•Provides possibility for remote display using radio link
•Warns about possible drive-off situations
•Logging of selected data on disk for 90 days and then moved to archive. Total number of days depends
upon hard disk space
•Graphical presentation of data

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2.2 Installation and Configuration
Parker Maritime installs and configures the system for use at the initial system installation. For further details on
the system and hardware components, please check the PMS installation manual.
2.3 Document Overview
This manual is organised to provide a logical sequence of descriptions of the system.
1. Introduction
It provides an overview of the PMS main functions and features. It also provides information about
installation and configuration and an overview of the rest of the manual.
2. PMS System Overview
This section gives a quick overview of the PMS including:
Automatic start of PMS
PMS operation modes
General layout of the screen
General user interface and user interaction
3. Menu Details
This section describes the available menus in the system. It shows each of these menu items and gives a
short function description of each menu item.
4. Display Panels
It describes each of the available panels that PMS provides. Each panel describes with details the
information provided. It also describes the user interactions with each panel.
5. User Selections
This section gives details about settings under the select menu that will enable operation independent
of the DP.
6. Configuration database.
This section gives details about changes that applies to the PMS configuration database. This will allow
changes to the target database, vessel database and the configuration of the HMS.

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3PMS SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This section gives a general overview of the PMS.
The following features described:
•Automatic start
•Operation modes
•Alarm manager
•General layout of the screen
•Common features of the user interface
•Description of available information panels
•Heading calculation
•Rolling mean position (station keeping)
•Optional: The Helideck Monitoring System
•Optional: Radio Link
•Optional: Crude Oil Flow Metering
3.1 Auto Start
When the system gets power, it will boot up, automatically log-on, and start the PMS in Active Mode. We
recommend leaving the system on at all times.
3.2 Operation Modes
The PMS has two operation modes, ACTIVE and STANDBY. In Active Mode, the system reads data from the
connected sensors, logs data and updates the display with new information. In STANDBY Mode, all information
panels are closed, logging stopped and only the main menu and alarm status will be visible.
If the PMS for some reason stops, it will automatically re-start within 10 seconds by a watch utility running in the
background.
3.3 Time
When PMS is in Standby Mode, it will automatically synchronize to UTC when connected to an operational GNSS
receiver. The synchronization depends on the NMEA telegrams received (GGA and ZDA); If the system receives the
GGA telegram only, the time correction will occur between 06:00 and 18:00 UTC and with maximum time adjust of
five hours since no date is available. The ZDA telegram includes date information and has no restrictions.
3.4 Alarm Manager
The Alarm Manager monitors the operation, and give alarms if certain conditions occur. When an alarm condition
exists, the alarm manager gives alarms in different ways dependent of the alarm type: Using colour, sound,
speech, and banner across the screen.
You have to acknowledge the alarms manually.
The distance between the vessel and the target must be less than four-hundred meters before the alarm manager
monitors the operation and gives alarms.
You control the settings for active alarms and limits using the Select Menu. Some of the messages are also
editable.

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3.5 General Screen Layout
The following figure shows a typical layout of the PMS screen in Active Mode. Add, modify or remove the panels
from screen to fit your needs.

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3.6 Common User Interface Features
It is easy to operate the PMS. The user-interface uses the Windows® graphical user interface. You control the
operation of the PMS using the trackball only. In rare cases, you use the keyboard.
The information is presented using various display panels containing graphical indicators such as dials, bars,
graphs, position plots, time series, LED's and numeric values.
3.6.1 Operating the User Interface
Control the display using the trackball. The trackball has three active buttons. Use the left button to select menu
items and drag or resize panels on the display. Use the middle button to reset alarms. The right button, when
clicked on a panel, gives access to a popup menu with menu items relevant for that particular panel.
Each display panel will only have the close button available on the title bar:
The main title bar is special: The close button will toggle the menu bar off and on. A hidden menu bar reveals a
slider allowing you to adjust the night vision luminance.
More details of the functions and features of each displays given later together with the description of each display.
3.7 Menus and Alarm Status
The main menu of the system contains a standard Windows® menu bar with functions to control and activate the
available display panels in the system. The menu bar includes a message list that will provide status and alarm
messages. Under alarm conditions, the message list will flash red. Acknowledge the alarm by clicking the message
list or pressing the middle trackball button.
Alarms will also be given as an audible beeper alarm and optionally spoken. Configure the alarm limits and the
conditions using the alarm manger that is accessible using the Select menu.
3.8 Night Vision Display
The night vision feature allows you to adjust the display colour luminance. With a good monitor and this software,
adjust the luminance to fit the light in the wheelhouse or control room. The light will change from white on grey to
orange on black, but still maintain the colours and graphics. The colour policy will also dim other applications.
To remove a panel from the
screen, press the X button. The X
Button is located on the upper
right of all panels
Press MENU to get access
to panel popup menu
when positioned on a
panel
Press ALARM RESET to
reset alarm
Use roller ball to place
the cursor on panels or
menu items on the
screen
Press SELECT to access
menu items and to move
or resize panels

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3.9 Radio Link
Some vessels are equipped with a radio link that broadcast PMS data to the remote location. The radio link is a
fully transparent system and no action is required to start and stop the radio link. PMS will only transmit whilst in
Active Mode. The radio-link info panel shows if there are any communication activities going on. There are four
main conditions before any transmitting can occur.
•The vessel must have a Parker radio-link installed
•The vessel must be closer than three nautical miles relative to the remote location
•PMS must be in Active Mode
•Radio-link is activated for the given remote location
The main purposes of the radio link are:
•Transfer the PMS panel data to RPMS. The RPMS can present dedicated panels. The default panels are:
oDistance
oDistance History
oMean Distances
oTarget Plot
oReference quality
oVessel speed
oTension
oWind
oTotal Thruster Forces
oCrude oil flow measurements
oTarget data
oNMVOC data
•Give alarms as they arise on the local system. The default alarms are:
oNo Positioning. All Reference Systems Lost
oCrossing Safe Sector Warning Boundaries
oCrossing Safe Sector Alarm Boundaries
•Transfer dedicated data about the target to the remote location. Examples of dedicated data are:
oStrain measurement
oSwivel measurement
oHose position
oFlow and NMVOC measurement

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3.10 Heading Calculation
If the system is interfaced with two GNSS receivers, the PMS is able to calculate the range and direction between
the two antennas. Based on this calculation, presentation of deviation and C-O compared to the on-board heading
sensors shown.
The heading calculation is automatically enabled and calculated if the following criteria are met:
•Two GNSS receivers
•Both GNSS receiver operates in differential modus or better
•Antenna separation of at least hundred meters
•Difference between calculated and true antenna separation is less than three meters
•Proper local antenna offset coordinates
3.10.1 Evaluation of expected heading accuracy by use of two differential GNSS antennas
Most manufacturers of the GNSS system state that the position accuracy of the differential GNSS antenna is within
3 metres 95% of the time. On a vessel, the distance between the two antennas when used for heading calculation
is at least 200 metres. Assuming accurate placement (within 0.1 meters) of the GNSS-antennas, that the antennas
are not moving (ship alongside quay), and that the geometry factor HDOP is low (< 4), the maximum heading error
between the two antennas is:
°=





•8.1
200
1.32
ATAN
If the number of observations is increased, the average heading will become more accurate. Since the accuracy is
known and that we assume that the error distribution is Gaussian, we use the Normal distribution. Thus, for 95 %
confidence level Φ (z) =0.975 => z=1.96, we can compute the confidence interval.
Example 1: 30 observations:
°=
°• 6.0
30
8.196.1
This means that we can say with 95% confidence that the average heading lies within an interval of ± 0.6° when we
have 30 observations.
Example 2: 4*3600=14400 observations:
°=
°• 03.0
14400
8.196.1
This means that we can say with 95% confidence that the average heading lies within an interval of ± 0.03° when
we have 14400 observations (4 hours).
We see that increasing the number of observations drastically increases the confidence in the average GNSS
heading, but the main reason for recommending 4 hours of sampling is that during that time there has been a
significant change in the satellite constellation that improves the result.
If the ship is sailing, relative antenna movement caused by, amongst other factors, difference in sampling time,
and the accuracy of the roll/pitch data also deteriorate the heading accuracy. However, if the vessel roll and pitch
is moderate and the vessel is holding a constant course, the average GNSS heading accuracy should also be better
than 1.8°.

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3.11 Rolling Mean Position
The Rolling Mean Position (RMP) is an average of the vessel position over a certain previous interval. The RMP is
calculated continuously for every new approved position and gives the mean position over the given time period.
The RMP was initially developed for STL buoys but can be used for other station keeping purposes.
The RMP and the derived offset distance presented on the existing plots and as numbers. The Distance History
Panel shows the mean offset distance using a distinguished colour on top of the instant offset distance. The Target
Plot Panel shows the RMP on top of the existing instant positions. The tail lag of these positions shown on selected
intervals. The Mean Distance Panel shows the figures.
The rolling mean position (RMP) may generate new alarms: When the RMP is moving beyond the average stop or
beyond the max design distances or when observing a larger increase in the RMP distance. Check out appendix
Setup and Use of the Rolling Mean Position on a STL Target.
3.12 Snapshot
SNAPSHOT
You may take a snapshot of every panel for documentation. Right click on the panel to get the pop-
up menu. Select PDF to make a PDF file. The PDF file contains vessel information in addition to the
image. Select PNG if only the image is required.
If a removable media is available, the system automatically copies the file to that media.
The new file overwrites any existing file with the same name, but the filename for each panel is
unique.

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4MENUS
This section gives detailed description of the available menus and the function of the menu items. The menu
layout is the same as used by most Windows® programs. PMS has the following main pull-down menu items:
Drop Down Menu
Tasks
File
Change system operation mode
Edit
Edit system database
View
Access to panels
Info
Access to the communication data and radio link info panels
Select
System operation selection dialogues
Tools
Access to the system tools and other tools
Setup
Access the setup or service configuration dialogues
Help
Access to contact and version information.
The following chapters describe each menu item. The most frequently used menu items for normal use are the
View menu item and the File menu item.
4.1 Main Menu and Alarm System
The figure shows the layout of the main menu and the alarm status list.
The title bar shows the system date, system time, vessel name, target location, and operation mode.
The alarm list shows a list of most recent alarms. When the system generates an alarm, the text background turns
red. Acknowledge the alarm by clicking the text field or by clicking the middle trackball button. Select the down
arrow on the right side of the alarm list to view a dropdown list of recent alarms.
To the right of the alarm messages there are two LEDs. The Tx LED will flash if the system sends data to a remote
location (RPMS). The Rx will flash when the remote location (RPMS) sends data back to the system.
4.2 File Menu
The file menu controls the operation mode of the system, the Night Vision Display, and the exit system option.
Action
Menu Item
Description
File
GO
Toggle between Active and
Standby mode
Display
Adjust the night vision
EXIT PROGRAM
Exit the application

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4.2.1 Night Vision Display
Adjust the night vision display (NVD) in two ways:
•Using the File menu button
Action
Menu Item
Description
File->Display
Daylight
Used in normal daylight or
enlightened environment
Nightlight
Very dark display
Twilight
Used if daylight display is too
bright
•Using the hidden slider
Action
Press the exit button on the main menu upper right. The main
menu disappears and a slider becomes visible.
Press the button to reveal the main menu again.
Move the slider to adjust the NVD gradually:
4.3 Edit Menu
The menu allows changing of parameters for targets, vessel, flow meter, ADC and HMS setup parameters. Use the
menu for system set-up, and use it to add a new target in the target database. A password is required to change or
add new settings. Look for more information in the database chapter.
Action
Menu Item
Description
Edit
Buoys
Edit or change target information
Vessel
Edit or change vessel configuration
Flow Meter
Edit or change flow meter configuration
(optional)
HMS
Edit or change HMS configuration. This is greyed
out for vessel where HMS is not enabled
ADC
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4.4 View Menu
The view menu opens access to the various panels. The panels provides information regarding the selected topic.
Place the panels anywhere on the screen or on the other monitor if dual display. Each panel has a popup menu
with functions and settings relevant for the specific panel. Moving the trackball pointer over the panel and clicking
the right trackball button activates the popup menu.
Action
Menu Item
Description
View
Distance
Opens the distance panel.
Distance History
Opens the distance history panel.
Distance Mean
Opens the mean distance panel.
Heading
Opens the heading panel.
Flow Meter
Opens the flow meter panel. This is optional
and is available if a flow meter installed and
connected. NMVOC data also made available
here.
Messages
Opens the messages panel.
Reference Quality
Opens the reference quality panel.
Target Plot
Opens the target plot panel.
Tension
Opens the tension panel.
Total Thrust
Opens the total thruster forces panel.
Vessel Speed
Opens the vessel speed panel
VRS
Opens the roll, pitch and heave panel.
Environment
Opens the environment panel. The panel
shows wind, pressure, temperature,
humidity, and derived values.
Helideck
Monitoring
Opens the HMS panel. The HMS logging starts
when the panel opens and ends when the
panel is closed. This option is greyed out for
vessel where HMS is not enabled.
Default View
Place and show panels according to default as
set using the tools panels.
4.5 Info Menu
The info menu provides information regarding inbound data.
Action
Menu Item
Description
Info
I/O Communication
Opens the I/O panel for viewing of the
inbound data.
DP
Views the vessel information and buoy
information sent from DP.
Target
Provides additional information about the
currently selected target.
Telemetry
Opens the radio-link status panel. This option
is not available for vessel without radio link.

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4.6 Select Menu
Select or deselect various operating parameters.
Action
Menu Item
Description
Select
Alarm
Select/Deselect alarm functions and limits.
Flow Meter Alarm
Select/Deselect the flow meter alarm
functions and limits for the active target.
Buoy
Select target location manually.
Position System
Select/Deselect active positioning
systems.
Sensor
Select/Deselect active sensors.
Voyage Data
Enter voyage data if required.
4.7 Tools Menu
Tools menu is a short link to applications delivered with the system or applications built into the operating system.
The tools available are self-explanatory and the list of tools may change without notice.
Action
Menu Item
Description
Tools
File Manager
The file manager is useful for exporting
logged a archived data from the system to
a removable media. You can export both
raw and unpacked data.
Time & Date
You can change computer time and date
using this panel.
Normally the PMS should use UTC as the
time base.
Trackball
Adjust how the movement of the pointer
shall move when using the trackball.
Calculator
A simple built-in calculator.
On Screen Keyboard
Use the virtual keyboard for input of
alphanumeric data without an ordinary
keyboard.
Panel
Store panels default view.
Port Logging
A utility used to log incoming data on the
selected port. The logging is automatic
disabled after 3 hours.
4.8 Setup Menu
Use the setup menu to access the service mode for system configuration and checks. The setup menu normally
used during setup and initialisation of the system only.
Action
Menu Item
Description
Setup
Sensor
Adjust the number of available sensors and sensor

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adjustments.
Telemetry Radio
If available, adjust settings for the radio link.
4.9 Help Menu
The help menu includes the release notes, the user manual, contact, and version information.
Action
Menu Item
Description
Help
About
Contact information including telephone
numbers.
Version
Shows version of the system including
version of sub-system files.

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5MAIN PANELS
This section gives details of the various display panels available in the PMS. The display panels contain the most
useful information. Select the view menu drop down to select panels.
5.1 Distance Panel
The Distance Panel shows the distance and bearing from the defined point on the vessel to the defined target
offset location, usually the hawser connection.
Menu Path: View
 Distance
The bearing given as direction from the vessel to the target
location.
The distance value shown is not always the shortest distance
between the target and the vessel. For FPSO/FSU, the target
reference point is often on the target-vessel centre line. If the
vessel is on one side of the target, the actual collision distance
is much shorter.
Right click on the panel to get access to the popup menu.
In addition to the instantaneous distance, the mean distance
shown using orange colour.
This panel is only available for enabled rolling mean position
feature.
Right click on the panel to get access to the popup menu.
Distance Popup Menu
Action
Menu Item
Description
Right
Click
Show Mean Distance
Turn on or off the mean distance
panel.
Snapshot
Take a snapshot of the active panel
and send the PNG or PDF to the
removable media.
Quit
Close the panel.