HOPPE Bordmesstechnik GmbH
Date 31.10.2003
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Contents
Page 3 Installation of Software
Page 5 Introduction
Page 6 Start of Software
Page 7 Picture 1 / Ballast System
Page 8 Survey of Menu functions
Page 9 Operation of System
Page 11 Fuel System
Page 12 Bilge System
Page 13 Communication
Page 14 Different Starts
Page 16 Password
Page 17 Special functions
Page 18 Ballast System in Heeling Mode
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1. Remove / Installation of Valve & Tank Control Program
1. After turn on of the PC, please click on
2. From Menu:
Einstellungen / Settings
choice the option
Systemsteuerung / Control
Panel
Remarks:
The word before the ( / ) is the
corresponding name in
German for Windows 95.
3. Please make a
double click
of the symbol
Software from
the window
Systemsteueru
ng / Control
Panel.
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4. From the lower part of the window Software, please click one time
the option Tankcontrol and then the button for Entfernen /
Remove.
5. Please read carefully and follow the instructions of the PC.
6. After removing of the version in the PC, it can be installed the program
again. The installation CD is on Board. Please insert the CD in Drive
D:
7. After introducing the CD into the driver D:\, please click
8. From Menu choice:
Ausführen... / Run...
Then, in the Window should be written A:\setup
9. After giving OK, please read carefully and follow the instructions on
the PC’s screen.
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2. Introduction
The program Valve and Tank Control is to operate the Valves and Pumps from
the PC located in the ECR and in Shipoffice also you have all necessary
information of the Remote Controlled Valves and Tanks you need t operate for
e.g. Pump Pressure and Status of Hydraulic Pump
· The analogous measuring values of tank contents and trim are detected by a
measuring device for the tank contents.
· The digital and analogous measuring values of valve control are detected by a
measuring device for the valve control.
· The List indication signal are coming from the Anti Heeling Unit which is
connected to tank content system.
Despite of the safety precautions described the operator is obliged
to check all values measured automatically for deviations at
regular intervals, e.g. the tank levels.
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3 Start of Software
The Valve and Tank Control program is a program which can be started under
Windows NT and Windows 2000 and also Windows XP.
We expect you to be familiar with starting and handling of WINDOWS and we
refer you to the corresponding documentation of Messrs. MICROSOFT.
Nevertheless we shall explain in short handling at the corresponding subjects.
In order to start the program you look for the Icon on the Desktop ”Valve &
Tank control” click twice (double click) on the symbol
Immediately the main window of the program with the logo ”Tank Control is
loading” will open. After a short starting phase a ship graphic will be shown in
the main window which The digital and analogous measuring values of valve and
tank control are detected by a measuring devices.
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Valves and Pump
Pressure Indication Picture 1
List Indication
State of Hydraulic System Trim of ship Tank Information
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Note: if the spaces for the measured values in the graphics remain empty for more
than 60 s, connection to the tank measuring plant is interrupted. If so, check
functioning of the tank measuring plant and cabling.
At the upper edge of the main window you find a menu bar indicating the most
important functions. The menus can be opened by means of the mouse button,
from the selection list appearing then individual items can be selected by the
mouse as well.
E.g. in order to terminate the program, choose the first item ”END. By clicking on
the sub-item ”EXIT” you leave the program after a safety enquiry.
4 Survey of menu functions
As a rule Windows programs are controlled by the mouse via switching surfaces
and menu bars. Nevertheless all some items can also be controlled by the
keyboard. Via the cursor and page up/down for Throttle Valves and with a letter
key you can change the density of the tanks.
5 EXIT
The program is left when this function is actuated. However, the program is left
only after an additional safety enquiry.
6 WINDOW
There are 3 Menus for operate the different systems selection of the menu
function described here opens another window. These windows contain additional
Tanks and Valves
By means of the mouse all windows can be arranged at random within the main
window. For this purpose the title line is to be fetched with the mouse button
being pushed down. If the mouse is moved now, you shift the window ”fetched”
to the place desired.
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7. Operation of the System
If you want to see the actual Tank Condition click in the Tank Bargraph field
There you will get some detail information from the Tanks:
All Tank information you see on the computer are trim corrected values, also this
trimcorrected values we are sending to the Loading Computer.
see Picture 1 Tank Information
1 line “Volume” actual trim corrected Volume of the Tank
2 line “Level” actual level measured by remote Tank Sensor
3 line “Mass” actual density corrected weight of the Tank
4 line “Dens.” here you can insert the actual density by click inside
the field and using the number console from keyboard
5 line “free vol.” how much spaces inside the tank to total fill up
6 line “max Vol” the maximal capacity of the Tank
[Link] only HFO Tanks actual Temperature inside the Tank
see Picture 1 Trim of Ship
on this reading you can see the actual trim of the vessel in meter between
perpendicular
this trim will be measured by an angle transmitter in the Tank Level System
see Picture 1 List of Ship
on this reading you can see the actual list of the vessel in degree.
this list will be measured by an angle transmitter in the Anti Heeling System
see Picture 1 Pressure Indication
here you can see the actual pressure on suction and discharge side of the pumps
see Picture 1 Valves and Pump
If you want to operate the pumps or the valves go with the mouse pointer to the
symbol of valves/pumps than click on the symbol and a small window will be
open where you can choice for valves “close/open” and for Pump “start/ stop”. By
selection one of these for e.g. open, the selected valve will be opened.
To operate the throttle Valve click inside the scroll bar than you will get an
additional information with the actual setpoint of the valve.
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By using the mouse pointer you can change the setpoint of the Throttle valve,
you can also use the cursor or the page up/down key.
Indication in Day Mode Background grey
Valve open / Pump run = blue, moving to open/run blue flashing
Valve closed / Pump stop = black, moving to close/stop black flashing
Valve fail / Pump fail = red,
Indication in Night Mode Background blue
Valve open / Pump run = blue, moving to open/run blue flashing
Valve closed / Pump stop = grey, moving to close/stop black flashing
Valve fail / Pump fail = red,
see Picture 1 State of Hydraulic System
1 line “[Link] Mpa” actual Pressure of Hydraulic Unit in MPa
1 line “Power” the Power Hydraulic System is switched on
2 line “Oil Level” the Oil Level for Hydraulic is correct
2 line “Pump 1 run.” the Hydraulic Pump No 1 is running
3 line “ Oil Temp.” the Oil Temperature for Hydraulic Oil is < 65 °C
3 line “fail.” the Hydraulic Pump No 1 is fail
4 line “ Oil Press.” the Oil Pressure from Hydraulic Unit is more than 8.00 MPa
4 line “fail.” the Hydraulic Pump No 2 is fail
Green or Grey indication of these lines means this values are correct
Red indication means there are some faults
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Picture 2
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Picture 3
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8 RS485-Interface
The data connection with the Hoppe tankmeter and the valve control system is a
serial interface of type RS485. The RS232 interface used as a standard at PCs is
suitable for this connection only after conversion by an internal PCI Cardl
converter. As a standard the program is prepared for interface COM4.
The Hoppe tankmeter as well as the valve control system is connected to RS485.
The alarm system of the program continuously checks the data connection. If
alarms are given concerning the data connection, please check the cable
connections and power supply for the RS485 interface.
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9. Different Starts for Valve and Tank Control Program
Computer in the ECR
the properties of the ICON are as follow
C:\Program files\TankControl\[Link]
( This means this are the Master Computer of the System )
Computer in the Shipoffice
the properties of the ICON are as follow
C:\Program files\TankControl\[Link] –nofuel – server master
( This means this computer start via Network from Shipoffice )
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Computer in the Shipoffice ( Emergency Mode )
ONLY IN CASE THAT THE MASTER COMPUTER IN
ECR IS NOT WORKING
You also find a Menue if you press the Start button and than you can
select “Emergency Valve Control”
the properties of the Menue are as follow
C:\Program files\TankControl\[Link] -backup
( This means this computer work also as Master )
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Hoppe supply
USER administrator
Password 1949
USER NB 502; NB 503; NB 504; NB 505
Password girls
Owner supply
USER macs3
Password macs3
USER NB 502; NB 503; NB 504; NB 505
Password girls
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1. If Anti Heeling Mode is selected ( Anti Heeling Frontpanel switch from
Position 1 to Position 2 or 3 and some necessary Valves for Anti Heeling are
open automatically and all other valves where not needed for Anti Heeling
closed automatically and will be locked
This required Valves there are opened and closed for Anti Heeling Mode you can
see on the screen of Ballast Computer.
Also you get an information on top of the screen that Heeling Mode is selected
and Ballast System locked. Also see the Operation Manual for Anti Heeling Unit.
2. On the upper side of the screen you will also find 3 pcs . light diodes.
- PLC Valve Control Green Light Diode system ok, Red Diode System fail
- PLC Tank Control Green Light Diode system ok, Red Diode System fail
- Online Green Light Diode Communication to Valve& Tank Control ok
Red Diode System fail to Valve or Tank Control
3. Buzzer Button on the left upper corner,Here you can confirm an Alarm from
Valves Control System or Tank Level System.
4. Valves and Pump condition in case of Black Out from Valve
Remote control Unit ( MIP ) mounted in Main Hydraulic Cabinet
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to close position
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Throttle Valves keep in actual position
- Sea chest Valves keep in actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves will be moved to open position
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5. Valves and Pump condition in case of reseting Power comes
back to Unit ( MIP ) mounted in Main Hydraulic Cabinet
Ballast System
- all Ballast valves are closed
- all Ballast Pumps are stopped
- Throttle Valves move to close position
- Sea chest Valves keep in actual position
Bilge System
- all Bilge valves are closed
Fuel System
- all Fuel valves are closed
- all Fuel Pumps are stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves will be move to close position
6. Valves and Pump condition in case of Black Out from
Valve Remote control Computer
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to closed
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Throttle Valves keep in moved to close position
- Sea chest Valves keep in actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves will be moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves will be moved to open position
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7. Valves and Pump condition in case of reseting Power comes
back to Valve Remote Computer
Ballast System
- all Ballast valves are closed
- all Ballast Pumps are stopped
- Throttle Valves are closed
- Sea chest Valves keep in actual position
Bilge System
- all Bilge valves are closed
Fuel System
- all Fuel valves are closed
- all Fuel Pumps are stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves are open and must be closed by the operator
8a. Valves and Pump condition in case Exit the Program and all
Valves are acc. the Situation as description below, than you can
EXIT direct. see Picture 10
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves are closed
- all running Ballast Pumps are stopped
Bilge System
- all Bilge valves are closed
Fuel System
- all Fuel valves are close
- all Fuel Pumps are stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves are closed
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8b. Valves and Pump condition in case Exit the Program and some
Valves are open
see Picture 10
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to closed
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Throttle Valves moved to close position
- Sea chest Valves keep in actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves will be moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves moved to close position
8c. Valves and Pump condition in case pushing the
Stop / Close all Button
Please remind this Button is only a Button to assist you, that you must not click on each
open valve or each running pump to close / stop the open valves or running pumps
Ballast System
- all open Ballast valves will be moved to closed
- all running Ballast Pumps will be stopped
- Throttle Valves moved to close position
- Sea chest Valves keep in actual position
Bilge System
- all open Bilge valves will be moved to close position
Fuel System
- all open Fuel valves will be moved to close position
- all running Fuel Pumps will be stopped
- all HFO Overflow valves moved to close position
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