Bandak

Light Weight Taut Wire Mk 15B

Volume 2 Operation Manual

Sagamoen, N-3825 Lunde, Norway

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Document revisions
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Table of contents
1

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 5

ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................ 6

TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Operational Specifications ........................................................................................ 7
3.2 System Accuracy....................................................................................................... 7

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................... 9
4.1 Principle of Operation ............................................................................................. 23
4.2 Hydraulic System .................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Winch System.......................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Tension Compensating System ............................................................................... 13
4.5 Control System ........................................................................................................ 13
4.6 Heating System........................................................................................................ 14

OPERATION................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Setting in Operation................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Parking..................................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Adjusting Wire ........................................................................................................ 23

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Document History
Rev A

Initial Issue

Rev B

Revised fig. 5.2 Optional Remote Control Panel and table 5.2 Remote
Control Panel Button Functions both available from SN BAN-090.

Rev C

Revised chapter 5, Operation; due to change of operation terminal.

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1 INTRODUCTION
The Taut Wire is a position reference system intended for a
deck-mounted, starboard or portside position, on most surface vessels.
The purpose of the Taut Wire is to give accurate input data, related to
vessel movement, to the vessel's data processing system to calculate
vessel position corrections.
The purpose of this manual is to provide the user a general
understanding of the principles, and instructions for operation of the
MK15 Taut Wire System.

Note

All technical description, information and specification given in this

manual are subject to change without further notice.

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2 ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Explanation

DC

Direct Current

DP

Dynamic Positioning

KM

Kongsberg Maritime

LTW

Light Weight Taut Wire

PLC

Programmable Logic Controller

TB

Terminal Board

TW

Taut Wire

UPS

Uninterruptible Power Supply

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3 TECHNICAL DATA
3.1 Operational Specifications
LTW MK15-300 / 500
700 m
4,9 mm +/- 0,1 mm
18 kN
22 kN
360 kg / 465 kg
50 litres / 65 litres
300m / 500 m (with ATWC installed)
2,5 m/s2
2,5 m/s
150-300 (adjustable)
+/- 10 %
Available wire length
Mechanical stop at 25o
Adjustable 0-1.5 m/s

Wire length
Wire diameter
Min. wire breaking load
Calculated breaking load
Depressor weight
Depressor weight volume
Max. operational depth
Max. wire acceleration
Max. wirespeed
Mooring tension
Tension variation
Max.heave compensation
Max. wire angle
Hoist / Lower speed

3.2 System Accuracy

CURRENT AT SEA SURFACE
CURRENT AT SEABED
WIRE ANGLE
200 Kp
MOORING
TENSION

300 Kp
MOORING
TENSION

0o

DEVIATION IN METERS
0 m/s
0,5 m/s
0 m/s
0,5 m/s
o
o
o
10
20
0
10o

20o

WATER DEPTH
100
200
300

0
0
0

0,6
1,8
3,5

1,2
3,5
7,6

2,4
9,3
20,2

2,9
11,2
23,3

3,5
13,0
28,0

WATER DEPTH
100
200
300
400

0
0
0
0

0,5
1,5
3,0
5,0

1,0
3,0
6,6
11,0

2,0
8,0
18,0
31,0

2,5
9,5
20,0
35,0

3,0
11,0
24,0
41,0

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Figure 3.1 Overall Dimensions

Total weight

LTW MK15
2150 kg not incl. Depr. weight

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4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 Principle of Operation
The purpose of the Taut Wire is to give accurate input data, related to
vessel movement, to the vessel data processing system to calculate
vessel position corrections.
The Taut Wire system is fundamentally electro-hydraulic-pneumatic
and requires electrical and air supply from the vessel.
The wire rope, although thin to reduce the "offsets" caused by
underwater current disturbance, is strong enough to heave the weight
with a safety factor of 400 percent. Control of the system is effected
from either of two control panels; main control panel (local) or optional
bridge control panel (remote).
The wire rope is tightened against the depressor weight (on the seabed)
with a constant tension by means of a pneumatically and servo electric
"mooring" control system. Any movement of the vessel in either or
both of the X (alongship) or Y (beam) co-ordinates, will cause a
deviation of the tensioned wire rope from the vertical. This deviation
activates potentiometers mounted in the gimbal (sensor) head and
produce changes of analogue data directly proportional to the X-Y
inclination of the gimbal head.
The analogue wire length measurement is obtained from a measuring
device driven by the moving wire.
The DP system contains an accurate model of the dynamics of the
vessel which simulates the vessel's response to various forces e.g. wind,
wave and current disturbance.
Deviations in the specified position of the vessel (detected by changes
above analogue input parameters) will be processed by the software
model to generate appropriate corrective commands to the vessel's
propeller and rudder system.

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Wave and Current

Disturbance
Wind

Taut Wire
Feed
Forward
Measured
State

Propeller/
Rudder
Command
+

Depressor
Weight

Optimum
Gain

Figure 4.1 Principle of DP System Operation

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Figure 4.2 Taut Wire Main Parts

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4.2 Hydraulic System

The Hydraulic System operates the boom between the parked and the
operating position.
The system is powered by a small hydraulic power unit, and is
automatically controlled and operated by the PLC system.
The hydraulic system gear pump is driven by a 3-phase, 440 V, 60 Hz,
1.5 kW AC motor IP class 56.
Hydraulic oil tank has a capacity of 10 litres Mobile DTE 13 M or
equivalent

Figure 4.2 Cabinet Door Removed

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4.3 Winch System

The winch lower and hoist the depressor weight to and from the seabed.
The winch is powered by a electrical powered servomotor, and the
servo system is equipped with a fail-safe magnetic brake located
between the servomotor and the gear.
The system is automatically controlled and is operated by the amplifier
and the PLC.
Electrical power are from the vessels own supply.
A MDFRARS 132 Mx4 IP 66 Special Asynchron Servomotor, giving
84Nm at 2030 rpm/18 kW powers the winch drum. Max. moment is
168 Nm.
The SEW gear system (gear ratio 1:12) is bringing the maximum torque
up to 1200 Nm.

4.4 Tension Compensating System

The system activates the electrical powered servomotor whenever the
wire tension is deviating from the set-point in mooring mode.
Compensating cylinders air pressure is manually set and automatically
controlled by the pressure regulator. Actual pressure is indicated on the
manometer. Wire tension is directly related to the cylinder air pressure
i.e. increased pressure gives increased tension and visa versa.
Pressurised air is from the vessels own supply.
Wire tension is recorded by the load cells (2) located under the wire
angle compensator and visualized on a gauge located on the local
operating panel.

4.5 Control System

The hydraulic and winch drive systems are automatically controlled
and operated by a Telemecanique TSX Micro PLC system.
The local control panel, is situated on the taut wire cabinet R/H side
and has the following equipment
Main power switch
PLC terminal
Mooring indicator lamp
Mooring tension indicator (optional)
Joystick for manual hoisting and lowering

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A pressure manometer, located on hydraulic cabinet is, when pump is

running, indicating max. hydraulic working pressure. The pressure is
manually set and automatically controlled by the hydraulic pressure
regulator valve.
Air pressure manometer for air cylinder pressure (tension) control and
adjustment is located on the air pressure regulator inside the cabinet.
The air dumping valve is set to dump the tension compensating
cylinder air pressure whenever the taut wire is outside mooring mode.
The set point is adjusted at the bottom of the valve and should give an
air pressure corresponding to 150 kp tension.

4.6 Heating System

Heating elements in electrical motors and outdoor cabinet provides
heating while the main power switch at the local control panel is
switched OFF to prevent condensation.

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5 OPERATION
Date

Bandak
Wirelenght Out (m)

Hoist

Alarm
Page

Stop

Time

Reset
Alarm

TW READY

Bridge
Control
Lower

Boom In

Boom
Out

Wire
Adjust

Local
Control

Alarm/Warning
Figure 5.1 Local Operator Panel
Button
Hoist

Display
Wirelength:
TW Control
Wirelength:
Stop
TW Control
Wirelength:
Lower
TW Control
Wirelength:
Boom In
TW Control
Boom Out Wirelength:
TW Control
Codeword:
Wire
Adjust
New Wire :
TW Control
Local
Control
Bridge Control
Bridge
Control
Reset
Alarm
Alarm
Page

Action
0
m
Hoist
0
m
TW Stopped
0
m
Lower
0
m
Boom In
0
m
Boom Out
0
0
m
TW Ready
TW ready

Hoisting weight.
Activating brake.

Lower weight.
Boom to parked position.
Boom to operating position.
Adjusting wirelenght after cutting and new
wire installation.
LTW manually controlled from local panel
LTW manually controlled from bridge
Resetting alarms
Alarm history

Table 5.1 Local Control Panel Button Functions

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Figure 5.2 Optional Remote Operator Panel

Button

Display

Action

F1

Wirelength:
TW Control

0
Hoist

F2

Wirelength:
TW Control

0
m
TW Ready

Activating brake.
Controlled braking

F3

Wirelength:
TW Control

0
m
Lower

Lower weight.

F4

Bridge Control

TW Ready

Bridge Control Selected

ENTER

N/A

N/A

ESC

N/A

N/A

Hoisting depressor weight.

Table 5.2 Remote Control Panel Button Functions

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The operation of the Taut Wire System is divided into three modes:
Setting in Operation - This procedure puts the system into the
operational mode, i.e. providing position-reference data.
Parking - This procedure puts the system back to the parked
position, i.e. boom and depressor weight inboard, with the boom in
its stowage position and the weight resting in its cradle.
Winding Wire - Whenever it is necessary to wind off or on wire
from the drum.

5.1 Setting in Operation

Note

This operation should be carried out with the vessel as stationary as

possible, particularly when placing the depressor weight on the seabed.

Four factors are vital to the correct function of the Taut Wire System,
particularly when operating in shallow water:
Seabed Condition.
Select whenever possible a sea bed condition that will give good
adherence to the weight - a hard surface may allow dragging.
Working Angle.
Angle between the depressor weight and the gimbal head. Keep wire
operating-angle from the vertical to a minimum - as the horizontal
forces acting upon the weight, and chances of dragging, increases
with the angle.
Wire Mooring Tension.
Verify that the correct mooring tension is maintained by checking
the mooring tension metre on the main control panel (option) or by
checking the air pressure in the tension compensating system.
Pitch and Roll of the vessel.
Avoid using the Taut Wire if the rate of the vessel's pitch and roll
exceeds the maximum speed and acceleration capability of the
mooring system.

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Figure 5.3 Operational Mode

The starting procedure is for safety reasons solely effected from the
Taut Wire Control Panel, but the Taut Wire Control may be transferred
to the Bridge Control Panel (option) where it remains throughout the
positioning operation.
Note

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Hydraulic power will only be available when BOOM OUT, or BOOM

IN mode is activated, and 10 seconds after

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STEP PROCEDURE

COMMENT

Check air lubricating system

Fill up with Mecman oil if necessary

Drain and pressurise tension

compensating system.

3 bar is theoretically corresponding to 200 kp

tension (appox. 4.2 bar = 300 kp)

NOTE!
Do not exceed recommended pressure limits as
this may result in damaged gimbal head and
loss of depressor weight.

Check wire rope for proper alignment

with regard to wire guide wheels etc.

Set MAIN SWITCH to "ON"

CONNECTING is displayed throughout the PLC

self test program.

WARNING!
Do not operate buttons or joystick before TW
READY is displayed.

Press

HOIST

Check that weight is stabilised in weight catcher.

WARNING!
Never activate Stop prior to operating the boom. If
doing so, the brake will be activated and the boom
in/out movement will most likely cut the wire.
NOTE!
With reference to the warning above, its vital that
taut wire is still in HOIST mode during boom in/out
operation to allow wire to be paid off the drum.

Check that WIRELENGTH 0 m is displayed before

proceeding to next step. Please see table 5.3.3.

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STEP PROCEDURE

COMMENT

BOOM OUT is displayed.

Press

BOOM OUT

Hydraulic system is activated and pressure gage

indicates max. 200 bar.
Boom moves as long as button is pressed. Ensure
that boom has reached its operating position.

Press WINCH STOP

The winch brake will engage and relieve the

servomotor from the load of the depressor weight.
The taut wire should never be left in HOIST mode
for more than a few minutes as the servo system
might trip due to overtemperature.

Press WINCH LOWER

WINCH LOWER is displayed.

Weight will descend at a speed of 1 m/s.
Wire length paid out will be displayed.

NOTE!
The joystick may override WINCH LOWER.
Mooring light comes on as soon as weight has
reached seabed.

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Check that mooring tension is as

required.

Adjust air pressure if necessary.

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Press BRIDGE CONTROL

If BRIDGE REMOTE CONTROL is installed

(option).
Bridge Control is displayed.
To regain TW Control, press Local Control button.

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Close and secure the Taut Wire Control

Panel door.

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5.2 Parking
For both practical and safety reasons this procedure is effected
solely from the local panel.
Note

This procedure should always be carried out at completion of

every operation before attempting to move the vessel to a new
operational area.

WARNING

Due to the boom over-centre position when parked, the

Depressor Weight is part of the boom locking system and
must not be removed unless the boom is mechanically
secured.

Figure 5.4 Parked Mode

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STEP PROCEDURE
1
Press Local Control

COMMENT
TW CONTROL is displayed.

Winch starts hoisting.

Press "WINCH HOIST"

Hoisting speed reduces to 0,3 m/s the last 3 metre.

NOTE!
"WINCH HOIST" can be overridden by the joystick.
For safer hoisting and better weight control it is
recommended to stop weight a few meters below
the water surface and manually hoist the weight up
to the weight catcher. Note also that the last
meters of hoisting have reduced speed.
Check that weight is secured in catcher before
proceeding to next step.
If joystick is used to override the hoist function,
stop mode is activated when joystick is released.
(Zero position)

WARNING!
Before BOOM IN, ensure that taut wire is in
HOIST mode.

Press "BOOM IN"

NOTE!
The boom can be stopped in any position

Operate the joystick and manually

lower the weight into the basket.

WARNING!
For safety reasons, use manual lowering only.

Turn MAIN SWITCH to "OFF" position

Close and secure panel door

Drain water from air reservoir and air

pressure regulators

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NOTE!
In case of long operation stops, depressurise air
system.

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5.3 Adjusting Wire

NOTE!
This procedures are used for resetting wirelength whenever new wire is
installed/cut or if the wirelength displayed differ from the actual situation.
5.3.1 Installing new wire

STEP

PROCEDURE

COMMENT

Turn MAIN SWITCH to "ON"

Wait till "T W READY" is displayed.

Using joystick unwind old wire

Disconnect wire both from depressor weight and

wiredrum.
Keep a tension of 100-150 kp when spooling on
wire to prevent the wire from penetrating the layers
on the wiredrum.

Spool on new wire using Joystick

Connect wire to the depressor weight

Pull in the slack and hoist the weight

into the weightcatcher and then lower it
back to the cradle.

It might be an usefull safety action to lower the

weight into the sea till the last layer is visible on the
wiredrum and then pull it up again.

Press Wire Adjust

Keep pressed till new menu is displayed.

Insert code 7533 and enter

Press New Wire

Keep pressed till new menu is displayed

Insert new wirelength

500 alternatively 700 meters

10

Press Main

Returning to main menu.

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5.3.2 Cutting wire

Note
This procedure is calculating remaining wire on the drum after cutting.

STEP

PROCEDURE

COMMENT

Turn MAIN SWITCH to "ON"

Wait till "T W READY" is displayed.

Using joystick, unwind wire

Cut off necessary length of wire and reattach wire to weight

Using joystick, pull in wire slack.

Press Wire Adjust

Insert actual m cut and press enter

Press Main

Keep pressed until new menu is displayed.

Returning to main menu

5.3.3 Wirelength 0-point reset

STEP

PROCEDURE

COMMENT

Press Wire Adjust

Keep pressed till new menu appears

Press Reset Wirelength

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STEP

PROCEDURE

COMMENT

Press Main

Returning to main menu

Note

It is not possible to reset wire length when more than 20 metres

are displayed. To get the reading below 20 metres, turn wire
counter wheel backwards.

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