Technical Manual

Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance

620
Shapoli
SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC

Publication nr TIB-620-GB-0622
Supersedes TIB-620-GB-0322
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PREFACE ......................................................................................3
1.1 General ........................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Symbols ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Copyright...................................................................................................... 3
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...............................................................4
2.1 VAF ShaPoLi solution .................................................................................. 4
2.2 System security ............................................................................................ 4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................5
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................7
5. UNPACKING ..................................................................................7
6. INSTALLATION AND FIRST USE ..................................................7
6.1 Record SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC system data ....................................... 7
6.2 Installation diagram ...................................................................................... 8
6.3 Installation instruction of the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC system .............. 8
6.4 Configuration and connection of the SDB-3 ............................................... 11
6.4.1 Earthing of the SDB-3 enclosure ....................................................... 11
6.5 Cable specifications ................................................................................... 11
6.5.1 Flame-retardant................................................................................. 11
6.5.2 Halogen free ..................................................................................... 12
6.5.3 Low smoke emission ......................................................................... 12
6.5.4 Specifications cables inputs and outputs SDB-3 ............................... 12
6.6 Modbus input for T-Sense® and TT-Sense®............................................... 13
6.7 Analog inputs for 3rd party Torque meter.................................................... 14
7. OPERATING PRINCIPLES .......................................................... 15
7.1 General ...................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Displayed parameter and engineering units ............................................... 15
7.3 Explanation of parameters ......................................................................... 15
7.3.1 Shaft torque ...................................................................................... 15
7.3.2 Shaft speed ....................................................................................... 15
7.3.3 Shaft power ....................................................................................... 15
7.3.4 Speed Over Ground (SOG) via NMEA 0183 ..................................... 16
7.3.5 Speed Through Water (STW) via NMEA 0183 .................................. 16
7.4 How to operate ........................................................................................... 17
7.5 Explanation of the menus........................................................................... 18
7.5.1 ShaPoLi Home screen ...................................................................... 18
7.5.2 Event Logs ........................................................................................ 20
7.5.3 Alarms ............................................................................................... 21
7.5.4 Signals .............................................................................................. 24
7.5.5 Settings ............................................................................................. 25
8. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 25
9. REPAIR ........................................................................................ 25
10. TAKE OUT OF SERVICE ......................................................... 25
11. REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT ......................... 25
12. MALFUNCTION AND SEND FOR REPAIR.............................. 26
13. ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................... 26
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14. DISPOSAL ............................................................................... 26
15. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................ 26
16. CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE SDB-3 AND BRIDGE PANEL PC26
17. DRAWINGS ............................................................................. 27
18. ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................... 33
19. SPARE PARTS ........................................................................ 33
20. WARRANTY CONDITIONS...................................................... 34

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1. PREFACE
1.1 GENERAL
The VAF ShaPoLi solutions is an unique solution to reduce CO2 emissions according to the new IMO
EEXI & CII. This completely unique and compact total solution can be used for activating an alarm when
the shaft power is exceeding the EEXI power limit.
The VAF ShaPoLi solution consists of a ShaPoLi Data Box (SDB-3) together with a Bridge Panel PC.
The Bridge Panel PC is a microprocessor based instrument for use with the T-Sense® Optical Torque
Measuring System and TT-Sense® Optical Thrust and Torque Measuring System. The T-Sense® is
providing torque, shaft speed and power as input for the ShaPoLi system. The SDB-3 starts logging the
data when the EEXI power limit is exceeded.

The robust ShaPoLi Data Box (as prescribed by the IMO EEXI regulations), can be connected to a large
number of extra inputs like GPS or one additional T-Sense® or TT-Sense® in case of twin screw vessels.
Alternatively one or two 3rd party torque sensors can be connected to the SDB-3 system.

To ensure safe and correct installation and operation, read this manual completely before
installing the equipment and starting operations.

The (micro) SD card should not be exposed to computer viruses, since this could
contaminate the (micro) SD card. Contamination could disturb good working of the system.

For any additional information contact:

VAF Instruments B.V. Tel. +31 78 618 3100

Vierlinghstraat 24, 3316 EL Dordrecht Fax +31 78 617 7068
P.O. Box 40, NL-3300 AA Dordrecht E-mail sales@vaf.nl
The Netherlands Internet www.vaf.nl

Or your local authorized VAF dealer.

Their addresses can be found on www.vaf.nl

1.2 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used to call attention to specific types of information.

A warning to use caution! In some instances, personal injury or damage to the instrument
or control system may result if these instructions are not followed properly.

An explanation or information of interest.

1.3 COPYRIGHT
This Technical Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors or
omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. Specifications can be changed without notice.

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2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1 VAF ShaPoLi solution
VAF ShaPoLi solution is a data collection, calculation, and presentation box, intended to handle data
from a ships shaft power meter. This manual describes the combination of the Bridge Panel PC with the
SDB-3 (ShaPoLi Data Box). The SDB-3 can calculate torque, speed, and power output data. The Bridge
Panel PC in combination with the SDB-3 can manage two T-sense/TT-sense sensors. Alternatively, it is
also possible to connect one or two 3rd party torque meters. The GPS and NMEA signals are required
signals and are used for position and speed.
The SDB-3 converts all these input signals to one RJ45 Ethernet signal for monitoring purposes through
a Bridge Panel PC.
The digital output signal is available for connection an external system like an Alarm and Monitoring
System.

Functions, which can be performed with the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC system are:
• Measurement of the torque, shaft speed and power with one or two VAF T-Sense® or TT-Sense®
sensors.
• Measurement of the torque, shaft speed and power with one or two 3rd party Torque sensors.
• Displaying of the actual shaft speed, shaft power and the EEXI power limit.
• Triggers a visible and audible alarm when EEXI power limit is exceeded by the shaft power.
• Activates a digital output when the EEXI power limit is exceeded by the shaft power.
• Starts logging data when the EEXI power limit is exceeded.
• Other inputs are included in the logfile like for example GPS and NMEA-inputs.

The SDB-3 can be installed in the vicinity of the T-Sense/TT-sense/3rd party Torque meter or in the engine
control room (ECR).
The Bridge Panel PC can be installed on the bridge.

2.2 SYSTEM SECURITY

Besides checking the status of the torque measurement system, the SDB-3 also checks itself
continuously for program and configuration data integrity, normal program flow and power supply
conditions. All alarm messages will be logged in a dedicated alarm screen on the Bridge Panel PC.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SDB-3 Drawing 0815-1130 (section 17)

Supply voltage 115 - 230 VAC
Power consumption 24 W max.
Ingress Protection IP44
Net weight Approx. 8 kg
Operating temperature -20 to 55 °C
Dimensions 400 x 300 x 155 mm (w x h x d)
CPU 1GHz, SDRAM 512MB DDR3L 800 MHZ, On board flash 2GB, 8bit
embedded MMC

Signal input Input signal from T-Sense® ,TT-Sense® sensors.

(J1) T1 or T1+T2 RS485 (2-wire), Baud rate: 19200, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits: 2,
Flow control: None
(max 1200m cable length)

Signal input Input signal from T-Sense® , TT-Sense® sensors.

(J2) T2 RS485 (2-wire), Baud rate: 19200, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits: 2,
Flow control: None
(max 1200m cable length)

Modbus output Modbus connection

(J3) RS485 (2-wire), Baud rate: 57600, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits: 1,
Flow control: None, Function code 3 (Holding Registers), Modbus slave
address 1
(max 1200m cable length)

NMEA input NMEA 0183 (SOG and STW)

(J4) SDB-3 requires the following strings:
• $--RMC sentence (SOG)
• $--VHW sentence or $--VBW sentence (STW)

RS422 (2-wire), Baud rate: 4800, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits: 1,
Flow control: None (max 1200m cable length)

Ethernet output One RJ45 Ethernet connection to the Bridge Panel PC (max. 100m cable
(J10) length)

Digital Output Galvanically isolated, voltage free contact, Normally Closed

(J5)

Analog inputs Max. 2x analogue inputs (Max. 2x 3rd party Torque meters)
(Optional) (2 analogue modules with 3 analog inputs each)
Range per analog input 4-20mA each. Ri = 100Ω
Used for:
• Max. 2x 3rd party torque meters - Torque/speed/power
(3 analog inputs each)

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 Figure 1 SDB-3 ShaPoLi Data Box

Bridge Panel PC Drawing 0815-1128 (section 17)

Supply voltage 115-230 VAC to power supply unit
Dimensions 218 x 163 x 47 mm (w x h x d)
Cut out 170 x 120 mm (w x h)
Cut out depth 32 mm
Front panel thickness 17 mm
Ingress Protection IP44
Connections RJ45 Ethernet connection on the back-bottom side of the Bridge Panel PC
Temperature range -10ºC to +50ºC
Display Color TFT LCD, Touch screen 8” (1024 x 600) with adjustable backlight
Net weight 940 g

Figure 2 VAF Bridge Panel PC

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4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
There are no special safety instructions for the equipment.

5. UNPACKING
Let the equipment acclimatize inside the closed box for at least one hour at the location where the system
will be installed.
When the equipment is taken out of the box, please leave the special protection supplied with the
equipment if possible in place to avoid any damage.
The special protection should be stored for the unlikely event the equipment has to be sent for repair.
Dispose of the packing material should be done according to the laws of the country where the equipment
is installed, or according to the rules that are applicable on the vessel.

• Be careful when unpacking the electronic equipment. The content is fragile.

• Do not press on the Bridge Panel PC.
• Be careful not to damage any of the connectors, control modules or wiring.

6. INSTALLATION AND FIRST USE

The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC will be delivered with the software and correct data settings installed.
First connect all the inputs and outputs to the components. The power supply wires should be connected
at last.

Note: The Bridge Panel PC turns on automatically when power supply is connected and active.

Check if the inputs are connected correctly through the Signals menu.
In case of any errors the connection(s) or connected equipment(s) should be checked and corrected.

6.1 RECORD SDB-3 AND BRIDGE PANEL PC SYSTEM DATA

This information is required when contact the supplier for any reason.

SDB-3 nameplate:
Type No. SDB-3 Serial No.
Supply voltage V Frequency Hz
Var. No. Power Cons. W

Bridge Panel PC info:

Software No.
Serial No.
Hull No.
Delivery date

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6.2 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Below the configuration where two T-/TT-sense sensors are connected to the SDB-3. The Bridge Panel
PC is connected to the SDB-3 via the Ethernet cable as shown in below figure.

Figure 3 – Installation diagram SDB3 to the Bridge Panel PC with two T-/TT-Sense

6.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION OF THE SDB-3 AND BRIDGE PANEL PC SYSTEM

The VAF ShaPoLi solution consists of a SDB-3 and a Bridge Panel PC. T-Sense® or TT-Sense®
sensors or 3rd party Torque meters, NMEA inputs will be connected to the SDB-3. The SDB-3 will
perform all calculations and data processing to the Bridge Panel PC.
The Bridge Panel PC is connected to the SDB-3 via the Ethernet cable as shown in below figure.

Figure 4 – Connection diagram SDB-3 to the Bridge Panel PC

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1. Always install the SDB-3 with cable glands facing downwards. Do not take electronics out of the
cabinet.

Figure 5 – SDB-3 positioning

2. Install the SDB-3 in the engine room (ER) or engine control room (ECR) but as much as possible free
from moisture, free from large fluctuations of temperature and particularly free from vibration and
shock. Also influences such as large magnetic fields must be avoided. Ambient temperature should
under all circumstances be lower than 55°C. External dimensions drawings of the SDB-3 can be found
in section 17.

3. A. Connect the RS485 Modbus output from the stator control box of one T-/TT-Sense® sensor to the
SDB-3 in accordance with drawing 0815-2054 in section 17.
When available, the second T-/TT-Sense® sensor cable needs to be connected as well.

B. In case of 3rd party Torque meters, connect the 4-20mA output of the Torque meter to the SDB-3
in accordance with drawing 0815-2054 in section 17.
When available, the second 3rd party Torque meter cable needs to be connected as well.

4. Connect the signal inputs to the SDB-3 in accordance with drawing 0815-2054 in section 17.
Cable shields should always be connected to the SDB-3 side only.

5. Connect the RJ45 Ethernet output from the SDB-3 to the Bridge Panel PC in accordance with drawing
0815-2054 in section 17.

6. Ensure that all relevant signal cables are properly connected and grounded.

7. Connect the ground at the gland plate of the SDB-3 to an earth point close to the SDB-3.

8. Connect the power supply to the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC in accordance with drawing 0815-2054
in section 17.

9. Check if the output data is available on the Bridge Panel PC through menu Signals. If any applicable
output data is not available on the Bridge Panel PC a pop-up alarm screen describing the failure(s)
will show up.

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 Important notes
• Never connect cable shields at both ends to ground, but at one end only, to avoid
earth loops.
• Avoid interference on the signal cables by installing them as far as possible away
from electric power cables.
• Ensure that the ambient temperature at the SDB-3 never exceeds 55⁰C.

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6.4 CONFIGURATION AND CONNECTION OF THE SDB-3

Processor module

Backplane with analogue input

modules (Optional)

24 VDC Power supply

DIN-rail connectors power & Earthing

External earth on gland-plate

Figure 6 – SDB-3 Cabinet lay-out

6.4.1 Earthing of the SDB-3 enclosure

The SDB-3 enclosure must be earthed externally. Therfore a dedicated earth connection is installed in
the gland plate of the SDB-3 enclosure. This earth connection must be connected to a dedicated earth
connection close to the SDB-3 enclosure.

Dedicated earth connection on gland-plate

Figure 7 – A dedicated earth connection on the SDB-3 enclosure

6.5 CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

All cables connected to the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC shall comply with the following requirements:

6.5.1 Flame-retardant
All electrical cables and wiring external to equipment shall be at least of a flame-retardant type. A single
cable shall be flame retardant according to IEC 60332-1-1 & IEC 60332-1-2.

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6.5.2 Halogen free
In areas where equipment sensitive to corrosion is installed or kept, use of Halogen free cables should
be considered to avoid corrosive smoke in case of a fire, as far as is practicable. This is according to IEC
60754-1.

6.5.3 Low smoke emission

Use of cables with low emission of smoke in case of a fire, should be considered for all indoor
installations. This is according to IEC 61034.

6.5.4 Specifications cables inputs and outputs SDB-3

Make sure that the cables you are using for power supply to the SDB-3, Modbus, Analog 4-20mA,
Ethernet, NMEA and Digital Output signal or the optional analog outputs, meet with the following
specification:

Description: Cable specification:

Power supply 115/230VAC (single phase): 3 x 1.5 mm² Screened
Twisted pair
Modbus, RS485: 1 x 2 x 0.75 mm² Individually screened
Braid shielded
Twisted pair
4-20mA analog output signal (optional): 3 x 2 x 0.75 mm² Individually screened
Braid shielded
Connection cable Ethernet: CAT5e, RJ45 plug Braid shielded
Twisted pair
NMEA, RS485: 1 x 2 x 0.75 mm² Individually screened
Braid shielded
Twisted pair
Digital output: 1 x 1 x 0.75 mm² Individually screened
Braid shielded
Earth cable SDB-3 enclosure 1 x 1.5 mm² Single core

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 Figure 8 – Connection diagram of SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC

All screens to be connected under the cable gland on the SDB-3 side only.
Cable glands are M20 for cable dia. 7-12 mm.

6.6 MODBUS INPUT FOR T-SENSE® AND TT-SENSE®

The T-Sense® or TT-Sense® signal will be connected to the J1 Modbus input connection (Channel 1).
When a second T-Sense® or TT-Sense® is installed, the signal will be connected to the J2 Modbus input
connection (Channel 2).

The T-Sense® or TT-Sense® stator control box slave address is factory set by VAF Instruments.

The SDB-3 termination resistor can be set by way of a jumper switch in “on”-position.

The termination resistor of the last device depends on the device. This can be done using a resistor or
by way of a switch. Please contact your supplier.

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 Termination resistor switches.
Set the switch in “on”-position to activate
the termination resistor for the
corresponding connection.

Figure 9 – Termination resistor switch

6.7 ANALOG INPUTS FOR 3RD PARTY TORQUE METER

It is possible to connect a 3rd party Torque meter (torque-, speed- and power) to the SDB-3. This 3rd party
torque meter needs to be equipped with analogue 4–20mA outputs.

The analogue 4–20mA signals can be connected to the SDB-3 representing the torque-, speed- and
power-signal.

Analog input:
Signal
Shaft torque signal
Shaft speed signal
Shaft power signal
Type of input signal Terminal number on SDB-3
4–20mA - active Terminal nr. X1 and X2
4–20mA - active Terminal nr. X3 and X4
4–20mA - active Terminal nr. X5 and X6

When passive analogue outputs must be connected to the SDB-3 please contact VAF Instruments.

NOTE:
Do not connect the signal ground to the ship hull.

NOTE:
The maximum number of analog inputs is 6 inputs, divided across two IO-modules.

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7. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
7.1 GENERAL
A zero-setting procedure is always necessary in order to obtain a correct measurement and reading of
the T-Sense® Torque sensor or TT-Sense® Thrust & Torque sensor.
For more detailed information see section 6.4 of TIB-661 T-Sense® or TIB-664 TT-Sense®.

The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC is an integrated solution for monitoring shaft power and triggers audible
and visible alarm when the EEXI power limit is exceeded. The menu structure of the SDB-3 and Bridge
Panel PC is self-explanatory, and the system is easy to operate.

Several conditional messages will inform you about error/fault conditions if applicable.
Setups determining functionality are subdivided in two levels and access is only possible via a right-of-
access code. All setups and computations are stored in a battery backup RAM. The SDB-3 and Bridge
Panel PC system is self-explanatory as for correct functioning of its memories, program run and existence
of supply voltage.

7.2 DISPLAYED PARAMETER AND ENGINEERING UNITS

The following parameters are available Unit

• Shaft torque kNm
• Shaft speed rpm
• Shaft power kW
• Time-base Year, month, day, hour, minute, second
• GPS NMEA Ship’s SOG (Speed Over Ground) knots
• GPS NMEA Ship’s STW (Speed Through Water) knots

7.3 EXPLANATION OF PARAMETERS

7.3.1 Shaft torque
The shaft torque is measured in the T(T)-Sense® rotor part and sent wireless to the stator control box.
The shaft torque output of the stator control box is connected to SDB-3 via RS485 Modbus. When a 3rd
party Torque meter is connected to the SDB-3, the shaft torque output of the Torque meter is connected
to the SDB-3 via a 4-20mA analog connection.

7.3.2 Shaft speed

The shaft speed is measured via a gravity sensor in the T(T)-Sense® rotor part and sent wireless to the
stator control box. The shaft speed output of the stator control box is connected to SDB-3 via RS485
Modbus.

When a 3rd party Torque meter is connected to the SDB-3, the shaft speed output of the Torque meter is
connected to the SDB-3 via a 4-20mA analog connection. When multiple Torque sensors are connected
to the SDB-3, the shaft speed of Torque meter one displayed in the Bridge Panel PC.

7.3.3 Shaft power

The measured torque and shaft speed are the input values to the power calculation, which is performed
in the T(T)-Sense® stator control box. The shaft power output of the stator control box is connected to
SDB-3 via RS485 Modbus.
When a 3rd party Torque meter is connected to the SDB-3, the shaft power output of the Torque meter is
connected to the SDB-3 via a 4-20mA analog connection.

When two Power sensors are connected to the SDB-3, the shaft power from engine 1 and the shaft
power of engine 2 are summed together.
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7.3.4 Speed Over Ground (SOG) via NMEA 0183
A GPS signal can be connected to the SDB-3 through the RS422 port (J4).

The ship’s speed over ground is transmitted via the NMEA 0183 protocol. The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel
PC will read out the $--RMC sentence (“Speed Over Ground”) and the value will be displayed in knots.
The ship’s through water is transmitted via the NMEA 0183 protocol. The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC
will read out the $--VHW or $--VBW sentence (“Speed Through Water”) and the value will be displayed
in knots.

7.3.5 Speed Through Water (STW) via NMEA 0183

The ship’s through water is transmitted via the NMEA 0183 protocol. The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC
will read out the $--VHW or $--VBW sentence (“Speed Through Water”) and the value will be displayed
in knots.

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7.4 HOW TO OPERATE
The VAF Bridge Panel PC is designed in such a way that it is easy to operate and self-explaining. By
touching the keys on the touch screen gently the next menu is selected, or specific values can be
changed.
Browsing through the sections and submenus by touching the relevant keys at the touch screen will help
you to find the information you are looking for.

Entering values
Via a numeric keypad you will be able to change specific values.
This keypad will be displayed after touching the values in the light grey sections at the Bridge Panel
PC.
The value will change when a new value is entered.

Figure 10 – Onscreen Keypad

Backlight
By touching the Settings tab at the top right of the touch screen you will find the buttons to change the
brightness of the Bridge Panel PC. The intensity of the backlight can be changed by touching the <
DIM- > and < DIM+ > buttons.

Figure 11 – Login and Backlight Settings

NOTE:
It is not possible to dim the screen of the Bridge Panel PC completely black

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7.5 EXPLANATION OF THE MENUS

The Bridge Panel PC is divided into 5 submenu’s: ShaPoLi, Event Logs, Alarms, Signals and Settings.
By touching the relevant tab, the specific menu will be displayed.

7.5.1 ShaPoLi Home screen

By touching the ShaPoLi tab in the top left corner you will be guided to the ShaPoLi home screen. The
ShaPoLi home screen is showing all important actual information regarding Shaft Power Limitation. The
actual shaft power indicator is visualised on the left. On the right the actual Shaft Speed, actual Shaft
Power and the EEXI Power limit are indicated.

In every submenu except “Settings”, the current status of the system can be seen via the ShaPoLi bar.

A green ShaPoLi bar shows that the actual shaft power is below the EEXI limit, and no other alarms are
present.

Figure 12 – ShaPoLi home screen – Power below limit

The green bar in the ShaPoLi home screen will change to red when one of the following alarms occur:

- Power is over the EEXI Shaft Power Limit

- T-Sense/TT-sense (over MODBUS) communication failure
- NMEA communication failure
- Some of the expected power sensors have not been enabled
- Individual sensor (Torque, Speed, Power) communication failure if using an analogue power
sensor
- Missing encrypted ShaPoLi settings
- IO communication failure

The message in the red bar depends on the alarm. The speaker in the Bridge Panel PC will be activated
for half a second, every second and the SDB-3 software starts logging immediately. The Digital Output
which is Normally Closed, will open. The tabs “ShaPoLi” and “Alarms” will be coloured red and will blink.

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 Figure 13 – ShaPoLi home screen when Shaft power is Figure 14 – ShaPoLi home screen when communication with
above EEXI limit Power sensor is lost

Figure 15 – ShaPoLi home screen when NMEA Figure 16 – ShaPoLi home screen when one of the expected
communication with SDB-3 is lost power sensors have not been enabled

Figure 17 – ShaPoLi home screen when there is a Figure 18 – ShaPoLi home screen when encrypted ShaPoLi
communication failure of an individual sensor. Only if using settings are missing
an analog power sensor (Torque, Speed or Power)

Figure 19 – ShaPoLi home screen when IO communication

is lost

When two power sensors are connected and one sensor has a failure, the Power sensor number is also
shown in the red bar. More detailed information can be viewed in submenu Alarms.

These alarms can be silenced and/or accepted. This will be explained in chapter 7.5.3.

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7.5.2 Event Logs
In the submenu Event Logs all the Logging events are listed. For example, when the Actual shaft Power
is exceeding the EEXI Power limit, the event will be listed in this Event log menu.
The user can Verify an event by touching the Verify event button. In this submenu the Start time and
End time will be shown. You can choose a reason why the power reserve is used.

The following pre-set reasons can be chosen:

- Weather or ice-conditions
- Saving a life at sea
- Pirate avoidance
- Maintenance
- Other (please fill in below)

This can only be done once the logging state has been left.
It is possible to add Additional information to the Event log.

Figure 20 – Event Logs, event log not verified yet Figure 21 – Verification of the event log Power above limit

When the event is verified by selecting a reason, the red cross (❌) turned into a green checkmark (✔).
It is possible to print the report of the Event Log via a connected external PC. If no printer is available
you could download the Event Report as a PDF-file and save it.
In the Shaft power limitation Event Report important data like Ship IMO, Duration of Power reserve, Start-
and end time, start- and end position and the reason of the Power reserve use. An Example of an Event
Report is shown in the attachment.

Figure 22 – Event log is verified and could be printed Figure 23 – Shaft power limitation event report

NOTE:
Downloading the report as PDF is not possible with browser Internet Explorer.

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Besides the Power limitation event there are five more events that are logged in the Event Log menu:

Event type: Causes: Verification needed:

Power above limit Shaft power exceeds the EEXI power limit YES
SDB-3 was turned off The power of the SDB-3 was turned off NO
The settings-file with EEXI limit is missing
Missing settings One of the two power-sensors have not NO
been enabled
No power signal available of T-/TT-sense
No sensor
(Modbus) or 4-20mA of 3rd Party Torque NO
communication
meter
No NMEA signal available via RS485 or
No NMEA data NO
TCP/IP
No communication with IO-modules (4-
No IO communication NO
20mA inputs)

7.5.3 Alarms
At the top of the screen you will find a tab Alarms representing the internal Sensor Alarm functions. In
case the Bridge Panel PC detects an alarm the ShaPoLi and Alarms tab blink red. An Alarm Message
will appear on the Current Alarm screen.

The Alarms menu is divided in 2 submenus:

• Current Alarms
• Alarm log

Current Alarms:
In the situation of an alarm due to an error in the system, an alarm message will pop-up in the Current
Alarms submenu. All active (current) alarms are shown in this overview and can be Silenced and
Accepted by touching the Silence and/or Accept button behind the specific alarm, in order to Silence
and/or accept the internal alarms.

An alarm can be triggered for one of the following reasons:

- Power is above the EEXI Shaft Power Limit

- T-Sense®/TT-sense® (over MODBUS) communication failure
- NMEA communication failure
- Some of the expected power sensors have not been enabled
- Individual sensor (Torque, Speed, Power) communication failure if using an analogue power
sensor
- Missing encrypted ShaPoLi settings
- IO communication failure

Figure 24 – Alarms menu - Current Alarms Figure 25 – Alarms menu – Current Alarm can be Silenced
and Accepted

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If an alarm is triggered, the following happens:

- The green bar in the ShaPoLi home screen will change to red
- The ShaPoLi tab and Alarms tab will change to red and blinks
- The normally closed Digital Output is opened
- The speaker of the VAF Bridge Panel PC beeps for half a second, every second
- The SDB-3 software starts logging

Alarm Log:
All alarms will be logged in the Alarm log submenu. In the Alarm log all previous alarms are listed and
can be scrolled vertically. Also the status of the Alarms are visible. For example, when an Alarm is
Silenced and accepted, and the Alarm is still active, this will be displayed in the Alarm menu.

Figure 26 – Alarms menu – Alarm log

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The following alarms might appear:

Alarm description Possible cause

Power above limit The actual shaft Power is over the EEXI Shaft Power Limit

Tsense 1 or 2 CommFail Modbus connection/cable between SDB-3 and T-/TT-sense

stator control box is broken or wrongly connected.

Remark: First try to swap the 2 Modbus signal wires.

Torque, speed, power 1 or 2 Alarm – Not Analog 4-20mA connection/cable between SDB-3 and 3rd
conn./ twisted Party Torque meter is broken or wrongly connected

Remark: First try to swap the 2 4-20mA signal wires.

Torque, speed, power 1 or 2 Alarm – 4-20mA signal below 4mA
Under range
Remark: Check sensor output
Torque, speed, power 1 or 2 Alarm – 4-20mA signal above 20mA
Above range
Remark: Check sensor output
Some of the expected power sensors Some of the Power sensors are not enabled within the
have not been enabled Settings menu.

Missing encrypted ShaPoLi settings The encrypted ShaPoLi settingsfile is uploaded correctly

GPS/ship speed, communication fail Connection/cable between SDB-3 and sensor is broken or
wrongly connected.
Remark: First try to swap the 2 NMEA signal wires.
NMEA CommFail Connection/cable between SDB-3 and sensor is broken or
wrongly connected.
Remark: First try to swap the 2 NMEA signal wires.
IO-Module Alarm Connection between processor module and IO-Module is
broken.
Power supply IO-Module is broken or wrongly connected.

7.5.3.1 Silencing and accepting the alarms

The user can silence the most recent alarm via the “Silence” button, located in the red bar of the SDB-3
User Interface and in the Current Alarms menu. When the most recent alarm is silenced, the following
happens:

• If there are no other alarms, the speaker of the VAF Bridge Panel PC stops beeping.

The user can accept the most recent alarm via the “Accept” button, located in the red bar of the SDB-3
User Interface and in the Current Alarms menu. When the most recent alarm is accepted, the following
happens:

• The alarm is marked as accepted in the “ShaPoLi” screen and the “Alarms” screen.
• An “Alarm Accepted” entry is immediately added to the “Event Logs” menu.
• When an Alarm is accepted, it will also be silenced
• The Digital Output will close when an alarm is accepted

The accepted alarm will remain visible in the Current alarms menu. When the alarm condition has been
eliminated the alarm will no longer be active and the ShaPoLi and Alarms tab will turn to normal again.

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 NOTE:
Alarms can only be silenced / accepted via the VAF Bridge Panel PC!

7.5.4 Signals
Within the Signals menu you can monitor the raw signals coming in from the different sensors, connected
to the SDB-3:

- Power sensors → Torque, Speed and Power from T-Sense®, TT-Sense® or 3rd party
Torque meters

- GPS values → NMEA ship data

- Analog inputs → 4-20mA signals of a 3rd party Torque meters

In the Signals menu you will notice that the output values from the faulty sensor are changed to “0” and
are coloured red.

Figure 27 – Signals menu – Power sensor information Figure 28 – Signals menu – NMEA ship data
(Modbus or 4-20mA analog signals)

Figure 29 – Signals menu – Analog 4-20mA signals

(Torque, Speed, Power)

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7.5.5 Settings
By entering the password (1234) and touching the Log in button the Settings menu is opened.

In this menu you can choose to show the orange zone of the ShaPoLi gauge in the ShaPoLi Home
screen. This orange zone represents the Power area between the green and red zone on the ShaPoLi
gauge. If this is enabled, the start power value can be filled in.

Figure 30 – Settings – Date / Time and orange zone can be Figure 31 – Settings – Date / Time and orange zone can be
set set

NOTE:
The orange zone is not linked to the Digital Output!

8. MAINTENANCE
No special maintenance is needed for the Bridge Panel PC.
The screen can be cleaned with a dry and clean cloth.
Do not use any cleaning product or chemical on the screen.

When removing the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC precautions must be taken to prevent
personal injuries and damage to the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC.

9. REPAIR
SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC cannot be repaired on site.

10. TAKE OUT OF SERVICE

Switch off the 24VDC and/or 115/230VAC power supply.

11. REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT

Switch off the 24VDC and 115/230VAC power supply.
Make sure that all wires that are connected to the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC are labelled correctly so
that re-installation of the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC can be done without any errors.
Disconnect all the input and output wires.

Store the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC in a box in a cool and dry place, so that the SDB-3 and Bridge
Panel PC system cannot be damaged.

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12. MALFUNCTION AND SEND FOR REPAIR
If the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC stops working completely contact VAF Instruments for instructions.
In the event the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC parts has to be sent back for repair, you can send it directly
to:

VAF Instruments B.V.

Vierlinghstraat 24
NL-3316 EL Dordrecht
The Netherlands

13. ENVIRONMENT
The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC equipment has no negative influence on the environment during normal
operation.

14. DISPOSAL
The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC equipment is made out of metal and electronics. It should be disposed
according to local laws of the country.

15. TROUBLE SHOOTING

If the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC does malfunction, power down the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC, check
all wiring and power up the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC back again. This will restart the program.
If the malfunction remain, check paragraph 7.5.3.

16. CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE SDB-3 AND BRIDGE PANEL PC

The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC are tested in accordance with:

• Vibration Test according to IEC 60068-2-6

• Power Supply Variations Test
• Conducted Low Frequency Immunity Test
• Electrical Fast Transients/Burst Immunity Test according to IEC 61000-4-4
• Electrical Slow transients/surge immunity Test according to IEC 61000-4-5
• Conducted Radio Frequency Immunity Test according to IEC 61000-4-6
• Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test according to IEC 61000-4-3
• Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test according to IEC 61000-4-2
• Radiated Emission according to CISPR 16-2-3 & IEC 60945
• Conducted Emission according to CISPR 16-2-1
• Cold Test according to IEC 60068-2-1
• Dry Heat Test according to IEC 60068-2-2
• Damp Heat Test according to IEC 60068-2-30

In case of excessive water entering the speaker compartment of the Bridge Panel PC, use air to blow
out the speaker compartment. The SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC are both IP44 tested successfully.

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17. DRAWINGS

DWG# DWG NAME

0815-1236 Part list ShaPoLi data box SDB-3

0815-1130 Dimensional Drawing SDB-3
0815-1128 Dimensional Drawing Bridge Panel PC
0815-2059 Connection Drawing Bridge Panel PC
0815-2054 Sheet 1 of 2 Connection diagram ShaPoLi SDB-3 & Bridge Panel PC
0815-2054 Sheet 2 of 2 Connection diagram ShaPoLi SDB-3 & Bridge Panel PC
0815-2055 Schematic diagram ShaPoLi
0815-1127 Cabinet installation position
Shaft power limitation event report

Drawing 0815-1236 Partlist ShaPoLi data box SDB-3

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 Drawing 0815-1130 Dimensional drawing ShaPoLi Data Box SDB-3

Drawing 0815-1128 Dimensional Drawing / Connections Bridge Panel PC

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 Drawing 0815-2059 Connection Drawing Bridge Panel PC

Drawing 0815-2054 Sheet 1 of 2 Connection diagram SDB-3 & Bridge Panel PC

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 Drawing 0815-2054 Sheet 2 of 2 Connection diagram SDB-3 & Bridge Panel PC

Drawing 0815-2055 Schematic diagram ShaPoLi

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Drawing 0815-1127 SDB-3 installation position

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 Example of a Shaft power limitation event report

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18. ABBREVIATIONS

AMS Alarm and Monitoring System

CPU Central Processing Unit
ECR Engine Control Room
ER Engine Room
EEXI Energy Efficiency Existing ship Index
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
NMEA 0183 National Marine Electronics Association protocol 0183 for serial data transfer
RS485 Serial interface for long distance data communication
SDB-3 ShaPoLi Data Box
TFT Thin Film Transistor - Liquid Crystal Display
T-Sense® Optical Torque Measuring System
TT-Sense® Optical Thrust and Torque Measuring System

19. SPARE PARTS

No spare parts are available for the SDB-3 and Bridge Panel PC.

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20. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. Without prejudice to the restrictions stated hereinafter, the contractor guarantees both the soundness
of the product delivered by him and the quality of the material used and/or delivered for it, insofar as
this concerns faults in the product delivered which do not become apparent during inspection or
transfer test, which the principal shall demonstrate to have arisen within 12 months from delivery in
accordance with sub article 1A exclusively or predominantly as a direct consequence of unsoundness
of the construction used by the contractor or as a consequence of faulty finishing or the use of poor
materials.
1A. The product shall be deemed to have been delivered when it is ready for inspection (if inspection
at the premises of the contractor has been agreed) and otherwise when it is ready for shipment.
2. Articles 1 and 1a shall equally apply to faults which do not become apparent during inspection or
transfer test which are caused exclusively or predominantly by unsound assembly/installation by the
contractor. If assembly/installation is carried out by the contractor, the guarantee period intended in
article 1 shall last 12 months from the day on which assembly/installation is completed by the
contractor, with the understanding that in this case the guarantee period shall end not later than 18
months after delivery in accordance with the terms of sub article 1A.
3. Defects covered by the guarantee intended under articles 1, 1a and 2 shall be remedied by the
contractor by repair or replacement of the faulty component either on or off the premises of the
contractor, or by shipment of a replacement component, this remaining at the discretion of the
contractor. Subarticle 3A shall equally apply if repair or replacement takes place at the site where the
product has been assembled/installed. All costs accruing above the single obligation described in the
first sentence, such as are not restricted to shipment costs, travelling and accommodation costs or
disassembly or assembly costs insofar as they are not covered by the agreement, shall be paid by the
principal.
3A.If repair or replacement takes place at the site where the product has been assembled/installed,
the principal shall ensure, at his own expense and risk, that:
a. the employees of the contractor shall be able to commence their work as soon as they have
arrived at the erection site and continue to do so during normal working hours, and moreover, if
the contractor deems it necessary, outside the normal working hours, with the proviso that the
contractor informs the principal of this in good time;
b. suitable accommodation and/or all facilities required in accordance with government regulations,
the agreement and common usage, shall be available for the employees of the contractor;
c. the access roads to the erection site shall be suitable for the transport required;
d. the allocated site shall be suitable for storage and assembly;
e. the necessary lockable storage sites for materials, tools and other goods shall be available;
f. the necessary and usual auxiliary workmen, auxiliary machines, auxiliary tools, materials and
working materials (including process liquids, oils and greases, cleaning and other minor
materials, gas, water, electricity, steam, compressed air, heating, lighting, etc.) and the
measurement and testing equipment usual for in the business operations of the principal, shall
be available at the correct place and at the disposal of the contractor at the correct time and
without charge;
g. all necessary safety and precautionary measures shall have been taken and adhered to, and all
measures shall have been taken and adhered to necessary to observe the applicable
government regulations in the context of assembly/installation;
h. the products shipped shall be available at the correct site at the commencement of and during
assembly.

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4. Defects not covered by the guarantee are those which occur partially or wholly as a result of:
A. non-observance of the operation and maintenance instructions or other than foreseeable normal
usage;
B. normal wear and tear;
C. assembly/installation by third parties, including the principal;
D. the application of any government regulation regarding the nature or quality of the material used;
E. materials or goods used in consultation with the principal;
F. materials or goods provided by the principal to the contractor for processing;
G. materials, goods, working methods and constructions insofar as are applied at the express
instruction of the principal, and materials or goods supplied by or on behalf of the principal;
H. components obtained from third parties by the contractor insofar as that party has given no
guarantee to the contractor.
5. If the principal fails to fulfil any obligation properly or on time ensuing from the agreement concluded
between the principal and the contractor or any agreement connected to it, the contractor shall not be
bound by any of these agreements to any guarantee regardless of how it is referred to. If, without
previous written approval from the contractor, the principal commences disassembly, repair or other
work on the product or allows it to be commenced, then every agreement with regard to guarantee
shall be void.
6. Claims regarding defects must be submitted in writing as quickly as possible and not later than 14
days after the discovery of such. All claims against the contractor regarding faults shall be void if this
term is exceeded. Claims pertaining to the guarantee must be submitted within one year of the valid
complaint on penalty of invalidity.
7. If the contractor replaces components/products under the terms of his guarantee obligations, the
replaced components/products shall become the property of the contractor.
8. Unless otherwise agreed, a guarantee on repair or overhaul work carried out by the contractor or other
services shall only be given on the correctness of the manner in which the commissioned work is
carried out, this for a period of 6 months. This guarantee only covers the single obligation of the
contractor to carry out the work concerned once again in the event of unsound work. In this case, sub
article 3A shall apply equally.
9. No guarantee shall be given regarded the inspection conducted, advice given and similar matters.
10.Alleged failure to comply with his guarantee commitments on the part of the contractor shall not
absolve the principal from his obligations ensuing from any agreement concluded with the contractor.
11.No guarantee shall be given on products which form a part of, or on work and services on, goods
older than 8 years.

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