Kongsberg K-Pos DP-21

System Configuration
SMS Serenity
KM Project No. 6736278

This document describes the configuration of the K-Pos

DP-21 system as installed on SMS Serenity, and should
be read in conjunction with the standard K-Pos DP (OS)
Operator Manual.
References to sections refer to the information contained in
the standard K-Pos DP (OS) Operator Manual.

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stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was
designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and/or injury to personnel.
The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate
or work on the equipment.
Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation,
use or maintenance of the equipment.

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Table of contents

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................. 5
SOFTWARE STATUS........................................................... 5
SYSTEM SETTINGS ............................................................ 5
Printing the display picture.......................................................................................5
Controller Mode and Gain Level selection ..............................................................5
Quick Model Update ................................................................................................5
MAIN MODES .................................................................... 6
THRUSTERS ...................................................................... 6
Thruster allocation....................................................................................................6
SYSTEM STATUS INFORMATION ....................................... 7
Remote diagnostics...................................................................................................7
DP CAPABILITY ANALYSIS................................................ 7
VESSEL REFERENCE CENTRE ............................................. 7

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System configuration
The configuration of the K-Pos DP-21 system installed on SMS Serenity is shown in
the Cable Layout Drawing for the vessel. A copy of this drawing can be found in the
Cable Information part of the Drawing File.

Software status
The software installed on SMS Serenity is based on K-Pos DP-21 software release 8.2.2.

System Settings
Printing the display picture
The description of the Screen Capture Printer dialog box in the System Settings section of
the K-Pos DP (OS) Operator Manual is not applicable for SMS Serenity.

Controller Mode and Gain Level selection

To display the dialog box, select Settings→(Control) Gain.

The dialog box shown here is modified for SMS Serenity. Its contents is fully described
in the System Settings section of the K-Pos DP (OS) Operator Manual.

Quick Model Update

The Quick Model Update facility described in the System Settings section of the K-Pos
DP (OS) Operator Manual is not applicable for SMS Serenity.

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Main modes
The following main operating modes are implemented:
• Standby mode
• Joystick mode
• Auto Position mode
For more information, see the Main mode and operating procedures section in the K-Pos
DP (OS) Operator Manual.

Thrusters
Thruster allocation
Ignore the description of the Thruster Allocation dialog box in the Thrusters section of
the K-Pos DP (OS) Operator Manual, as it is not applicable for SMS Serenity.
The thruster allocation modes that are implemented for SMS Serenity affect all operating
modes. To display this dialog box, either click Thruster→Allocation, or press the Alloc
Setup button in the Controls button group.

Mode
VARIABLE
This mode is fully described in the Thrusters section of the K-Pos DP (OS)
Operator Manual.

MANUAL FIX
In this mode the operator can freely set fixed azimuth angles of azimuth thrusters
and rudders/nozzles using the Allocation Settings dialog box.

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System status information

Remote diagnostics
Ignore the Remote diagnostics section in the K-Pos DP (OS) Operator Manual, as it is
not applicable for SMS Serenity.

DP Capability analysis
For information on how to use the DP Capability Analysis function, refer to the K-Pos
DP Capability and Motion Prediction Analysis Operator Manual.

Vessel reference centre

The vessel reference centre is located:
• 29.25 m ahead of APP
• 0.0 m starboard of centre line
• 5.00 m up from keel
All position-reference systems interfaced to the DP system use the vessel reference
centre as their vessel reference point.
Details regarding reference centre offset values for the position-reference systems can be
found in the Reference System Properties dialog box under the Sensors menu.
For details, see the Position information section of the K-Pos DP (OS) Operator Manual.

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