Page 1 13 Revision Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The information in this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be cop- 14 Subsuppliers Manuals ied or communicated to a third party, or used for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied without the express written consent of Rolls-Royce Marine plc.
Page 3 Terms and Abbreviations ................4 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 5 Introduction 1 Purpose The purpose of the Helicon X3 User Manual is to provide the necessary information to plan and perform a safe and correct operation of the installed delivered system, as well as under-standing the basic functionality of the equipment. The User Manual covers both operational and technical aspects of the system.
Page 6 Power Take Out Remote Control Revolutions Per Minute Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Marine Running Up/Down Program Sea Trial Acceptance Test STBD Starboard TCNS Thruster Compass Nozzle Swing-Up Tunnel Thruster Volt Page 4 of 6 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Safety Messages ..................6 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 11: Safety
Neither this document, nor its use, in any way absolves the user from the responsibility to ensure that the controls and precautions referred to above are implemented. If any Rolls-Royce product design related features which could create risks to persons, the product and/or its components are identified, Rolls-Royce should be contacted immediately.
Page 12: Safety Instructions
Safety 3 Safety Instructions This Rolls-Royce system is a remote control system that is controlling propulsion units on the vessel. By operating the system, the thrusts direction and pitch/speed performance can be controlled. The operator must at all times be aware of: •...
Page 13: Azimuth Control
This is indicated by blinking the Autopilot button, and the buzzer will sound until the Autopilot button is pressed to acknowledge the mode change back to lever control. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 5 of 6 Revision: A...
Page 14: Safety Messages
Note: Alerts the reader to relevant factors and conditions which may impact the function of the equipment. Page 6 of 6 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 15 5.1.1 Company Identification ..............15 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 17: General
System Description 1 General This chapter provides an overview of the Helicon X3 system and a technical description of the main components that give the required knowledge about the system.The figures, drawings and text in this chapter are general and may not comply to the actual installation on the vessel.
Page 18: Design
(pitch and direction) from the lever. The lever contains two redundant electronic circuits, one for the normal control system and one for the backup system. Page 4 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 19: Control Panel
The screen is divided in two areas: a menu area in the left part of the screen, and a bigger command area to the right. The menu buttons to the left selects the content of the command area. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 5 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 20 • Same design theme for all clickable objects. • To avoid unintentional activation of functions, all function activation buttons require press on the accept button to proceed. Figure 2 Menu area Page 6 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 21: Emergency Stop And Dimmer Panel (Optional)
The wheel (1) is used for dimming the background light on the indicators situated on the same control station. The dimmer may be delivered in a separate panel, if the emergency stop buttons are not part of the delivery scope. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 7 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 22: Indicators
(CAN bus is the internal communication between levers, I/O modules and Marine Controller.) DC 1 DC 2 FRNT ST 1 ST 2 Page 8 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 23: Controller Cabinet
Usually located on bridge or in instrument room. This cabinet distributes signals to and from the bridge and ECR. It controls all the signals from the Helicon X3 and send them to the I/O cabinet. There is one controller cabinet per propeller/thruster.
Page 24: Functions
The actuator unit represents the interface between the remote control and the main servo system, which performs the actual positioning of the blades. Page 10 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 25: Normal Control
When operating using the backup system, the operator must be careful not to overload the engine or the propeller system. 4.1.5 Local Control If both the Remote Control system and the Backup Control should fail it is possible to Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 11 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 26: Pitch Indication
The Backup Control is a separate system, and is independent of the Normal Control system. A system failure in the Normal Control system will Page 12 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 27: Backup Control Operation
The azimuth indication system independent of the normal control system by means of separate transmitters and electronic circuits. The Azimuth indicators are connected in series, and are driven from the Backup Control system. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 13 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 28: Rpm Control
5 Location of Manufacturing Number Marking Locations Electrical cabinets and junction boxes are physically marked with a unique tag, and also on all applicable drawings. The I/O cabinets are marked with the Rolls-Royce logotype in the upper left corner. Page 14 of 16 Copyright ©...
Page 29: Company Identification
System Description The Rolls-Royce logotype is imprinted in remote control panels, alarm panels and cabin panels. Cables are marked with a cable tag at both ends. 5.1.1 Company Identification The Rolls-Royce Company Identification sticker shows where the product has been produced and is found on discrete places on all delivered items, e.g.
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Page 33 1 General For Delivery specification see the Technical specification. Note: Upon reception of the Rolls-Royce equipment, the receiver must compare the shipping documents with the physical items received. If any discrepancy is found, Rolls-Royce must be informed immediately. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright ©...
Page 35: Technical Specification
15.01.2013 New project number This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws. Page 1 of 14...
Page 36 01.05 Spare Parts and Tools ....................14 This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 37: General
All equipment is prepared for storage in dry and dust free environments up to 6 months from delivery. This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 38 All drawings, documents and sign plates on the equipment will also be delivered in English language. This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 39: Scope Of Supply/ Technical Description
Follow-up backup control from control lever. Example only, project dependent This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 40: Description Of Equipment Common For All Propulsion Units
10.4” LCD - high-resolution colour display with touch-screen interface and built-in display computer. This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 41: Control Panel Functions
Indication of POWER REDUCED. Dimming of lever. This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 42: Control Lever Functions
Alarm indicator, see alarm screen for Alarm details. This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws. Page 8 of 14...
Page 43: Description Of Equipment For Main Thruster Units (Diesel-Electric Systems)
This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 44: Interface To External Systems
Steering feedback signal Power reduced signal This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws. Page 10 of 14...
Page 45 Steering feedback signal Propeller RPM feedback signal This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 46: Description Of Equipment For Bow Tunnel Thrusters
Cable termination Actuator interface Pitch This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws. Page 12 of 14...
Page 47: Interface To External Systems
Pitch feedback signal Power reduced signal This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws. Page 13 of 14...
Page 48: Spare Parts And Tools
Fuses for remote control. Bulbs for remote control. This document is the property of Rolls-Royce and may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, without the written permission of Rolls-Royce. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws.
Page 49 3.4 10.4 inches LCD .................... 4 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 51 Technical Data 1 General This section provides the technical data of the Helicon X3 system, with focus on the main hardware components. Detailed drawings and interface descriptions are found in the delivery specific drawings, see chapter 12 Design Drawings. The Helicon X3 system is designed to meet the type approval requirements stated by EU standards and the following classification societies: •...
Page 52 Analogue inputs 10 bit +/- 0.4% linear error, and +/- 1% absolute accuracy 10.4 inches LCD Power supply 24VDC +20%, -17% Power consumption 50 Watt max Page 4 of 4 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 53 8.1.2 From Thruster Room ................ 21 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 55: General
Operating Instructions 1 General This chapter gives a brief overview on how to operate the Helicon X3 system. For practical reasons, it is not possible to go into particulars about all available functions. Instead, the graphical user interface (GUI) is designed to be as self-explanatory as possible.
Page 56 Symbol Thruster (Function) STBD MP Main propulsion (Pitch, RPM, rudder feedback) STERN Tunnel Thruster FP (RPM, power feedback) STERNAZ 1 Azimuth (Pitch, RPM, direction, power feedback) Page 4 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 57 Main propulsion (Pitch, RPM, rudder feedback) STERN 2 Tunnel Thruster FP (RPM, power feedback) BOWAZ 2 Azimuth (Pitch, RPM, direction, power feedback) BOW 1 Tunnel Thruster CP (Pitch, RPM, power feedback) Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 5 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 58 Operating Instructions Figure 2 Screenshot of a typical Azimuth thruster page Figure 3 Screenshot of a typical Tunnel thruster page Page 6 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 59 Operating Instructions Figure 4 Screenshot of a typical Shaft line as main propulsion page Figure 5 Screenshot of a typical Azipull as main propulsion page Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 7 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 60: Standard Operations
Operating Instructions 3 Standard Operations In this section all available control functions and buttons available in the Helicon X3 user interface is described. Note: Depending on thruster type and configuration, all functions and buttons may not be applicable for your installation, or somehow differ from what is presented here.
Page 61: Rpm / Power Mode
To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash. The pump is running when the Start button turns steady green or is stopped when the Stop button turns steady red. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 9 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 62: Start/Stop Thruster
Press the thruster Start button. To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash. The thruster is running when the Start button turns steady green. Page 10 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 63: Stop Thruster
The Reset drive signal is given to the drive. The signal resets the alarm status in drive. It is also possible to output Reset signals to the Steering Gear Drives, see the Steering Gear Manual for details. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 11 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 64: Separate/Common Lever
To enable the lever mode again: Press the Autopilot button. To confirm press the Accept button within 10 seconds when it starts to flash. Lever mode is enabled. Page 12 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 65: Automatic Autopilot Disengage
Alarm monitoring can be set up for analogue or digital signals in the remote control. Normally alarm monitoring is activated for all essential input signals and sensors. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 13 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 66: Silence
Alternative 2 Press the Silence button on the alarm page on the control panel. Note: The Silence button switches off alarm in all propeller control systems. Page 14 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 67: Acknowledge All
The illumination of the lever display and buttons of all levers on the particular manoeuvre station can be dimmed by using the Lever Light slider bar. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 15 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 68: Day/Night
Thrust should have the low thrust adjusted equal to keep the ship from turning when powers set to minimum. Turning in spot by adding power to one thruster. Page 16 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 69: Ahead
Turn starboard It's recommended to use the starboard thruster since the port side thruster then helps the turn by pushing from outside corner. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 17 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 70: Astern
When thruster is turned 90 degrees outward, increase the power/rpm order to maximum and continue to turn the thruster levers softly and simultaneously to 180 degrees. When ship speed reaches 0, reduce the power/rpm to 0. Page 18 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 71: Backup Operation
Full power/rpm is not allowed to be used in stopping test. 7 Backup Operation Note: No pitch reduction or Helicon X3 Load control functions are included in the Backup system. The Operator must be careful not to overload the engine or propeller system.
Page 72: Steering (Direction) Local Control
The REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the UN10 Cabinet must be turned to position LOCAL and the pitch control valve can then be operated manually. Page 20 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 73: From Bridge
Manoeuvre according to orders from bridge, and keep the heading according to the gyro-repeater located in the thruster room. The azimuth indicator in the local panel, or locally on the thruster (mechanical), shows the direction of the thruster. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 21 of 22 Revision: A...
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Page 77: Safety And Precautions
Refer to the system drawings to locate the nearest fuse/circuit breaker, see chapter 12 Design Drawings. • Do not attempt to repair any sub-component yourself – consult a qualified Rolls-Royce service technician. • A serious electrical shock hazard exists within the covers of some components (i.e.
Page 78: Routine Maintenance
The main tasks of corrective maintenance to be covered in this manual, are replacing parts/units inside cabinets or on operator stations and, if applicable, tuning and set-up of a new unit. Page 4 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 79: Replacing A Lever
Mount the new operator device in reverse order. Calibrate all operator devices on the operator station where the operator device has been replaced, see chapter 7.6 Functions. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 5 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 80: Pitch/Rpm Lever Friction Adjustment
Azimuth Lever Friction Adjustment To adjust the azimuth lever friction, proceed as following: Adjust the pitch friction with the screw (2). Adjust the detent force with the screw (1). Page 6 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 81: Replacing The Display
Helicon X3 Viewcon Cabinet (lower right corner). If Viewcon Cabinet is not supplied for this spesific vessel, the USB pen drive will be found in the Helicon X3 UN1 Cabinet of the foremost thruster. This USB pen drive contains the necessary software and configuration files to set up the new display.
Page 82 Maintenance Instructions Figure 1 Rolls-Royce Marine Boot tool application. Select the position where the new display is placed by pressing on the actual item on the display. If you are not sure which item to choose, please refer to the Helicon X3 system drawings.
Page 83: Fuses
DC/DC supply. If the DC/DC power supply is replaced, adjust the output voltage to +25 VDC. Output DC 24V 10A DC OK Adjust 32.5-28.5V Input AC 100-240V Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 9 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 84: Replacing A Viewcon Switch
VIDEO RS422 COM3 COM4 COM5 STATUS RUNNING SUPPLY RS422 D OUT CAN1 CAN2 CAN3 CAN4 COM1 COM2 Component Power supply cable Compact Flash memory Alarm connector Page 10 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 85: Replacing A Can I/O Module
Maintenance Instructions Component Ethernet RS 422 To replace the controller (Rolls-Royce Marine Controller), proceed as following: Disconnect the power supply cable (1). Remove the Compact Flash memory (2). Disconnect the alarm connector (3). Disconnect the following connectors: • CAN (4) •...
Page 86: Replacing A Local Ethernet Switch
Disconnect the power by removing the corresponding fuse. Remove the power supply connector (top). Remove the Ethernet cables. Remove the switch from the rail. Fit and connect a new switch in reverse order. Page 12 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 87: Replacing The Signal Isolation Amplifier
Set the input and output ranges, offset and bandwidth using DIP switches (4,5,6) 5 Adjusting the parameters This chapter describes how to access and adjust parameters using the control panel display. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 13 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 88: Enter Parameter Settings
If it's less than 15 minutes since entered password, you can use Connect as default user. Scaling analog inputs Select relevant function (e.g. PitchM). Choose Signals. Page 14 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 89 Edit min/zero/max button. Use the + and - buttons to increase and decrease the value in small steps until the desired value is reached. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 15 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 90: Scaling Analog Outputs
Edit min/zero/max button and use the + and - buttons to increase and decrease the value in small steps until the desired output current is obtained. Page 16 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 91: Adjusting Parameters
Maintenance Instructions Adjusting parameters Select relevant function (e.g. PitchM). Choose Parameter. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 17 of 22 Revision: A...
Page 92: Log Out
In our example you should set the pitch controller gain to ensure fast and accurate control with a minimum of position overshoot. Please be aware that some parameters can change function behaviour completely. Always consult a Rolls-Royce Service Engineer before changing parameters.
Page 93: Functions
Please be aware of that the described adjustments are already carried out by qualified Rolls-Royce personnel at the commissioning and the sea trial period, and normally not need to be changed. However, if transmitters or other devices are replaced it may be necessary to re-adjust the current device.
Page 94: Azimuth Control Lever
• Azimuth_Lever_Zero_ECR • Azimuth_lever_Zero_Bridge_X (where X represents the bridge number 1 to 5). Enter value 0 using the keyboard and press the Set key. Page 20 of 22 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 95: Rpm Control Lever
If applicable, set the control lever to negative maximum position and press the Set Min auto setting key. Close the window and log out of the Normal Controller. Repeat the procedure for the corresponding Backup Controller. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 21 of 22 Revision: A...
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Page 99: General
The aim for the troubleshooting chapter is to be of assistance to the operator during fault tracing of the Helicon X3 system. The main part of the chapter is: • Alarms - this section contains a list with all typical alarms including alarm text, and possible cause, effect and proposed action for each alarm.
Page 100: Alarms
Component Alarm list Silence Acknowledge all button See chapter 12 Design Drawings for wiring diagrams for the Helicon X3 system and applicable cabinets. Page 4 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411...
Page 101: Lever Alarms
Cause: Azimuth(direction) order From External Lever failure Cos Bridge 1 Effect: No Azimuth External lever control (Common lever etc.) from Bridge 1 Action: Contact RR service dept. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 5 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 102 Cause: Rpm order potentiometer in Slave bridge Lever failure Bridge 5 Effect: No Rpm Separate control from Bridge 5 Action: Operate in Backup control or from other control station,Replace Lever/ Contact RR service dept. Page 6 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 103: Steering Gear
Cause: The temperature in the steering gear is to high. gear Effect: Action: Check the reason for alarm on the frequency converter in steering gear compartment. Reset the alarm in the control panel. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 7 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 104: Feedback Signal Alarms
PORT MP NC Azimuth Feedback Cause: Azimuth feedback potentiometer failure Cos Wiper Effect: No Normal control, automatic change to Backup control Action: Operate in Backup control. Check connections/replace potentiometer Page 8 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 105: Deviation Surveillance Alarms
(trip on high current, pitch deviation alarm, failure in starter/ drive). Effect: Thruster not available. Action: Investigate what is causing thruster to stop/not start. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 9 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 106: Voltage Surveillance Alarms
Cause: 24V DC in Backup supply failure Effect: Control system operate as normal Action: Check connections and fuse. System still fully operational with 220V AC Main supply Page 10 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 107: External Orders Alarms
Cause: Pitch Order signal from Joystick system failure Order Effect: Not possible to operate thruster from Joystick Action: Identify if error is in Joystick output or on HCX3 input or in cabling. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 11 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 108: Input Signals Alarms
Effect: HCX3 Load control Not working, Pitch scaling activated. Action: Operate thruster with caution. Identify if fail is in Sensor on Engine/ engine output, in HCX3 input or in cabling Page 12 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 109 Effect: Alarm /warning on high and low speed according to selected mode (Transit /Man mode) not working. Action: Operate thruster azimuth angle with caution, rectify error. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 13 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 110: I/O Modules Alarms
PORT MP NC RRAIO16 83 Error Cause: RRAIO16 module with node address 83 (M83, Rudder panel) failure Effect: Rudder lever Not working Action: Operate from Normal lever, Check connections/replace IO module. Page 14 of 16 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 111: Lever Display Error Information
Error Led Information Description Led off Normal operation, no errors One Short blink Initialisation Error Two Short blinks CAN Fieldbus Error Three Short blinks Sensor Error Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 15 of 16 Revision: A...
Page 113 1.2 World-Wide Support Organisation ..............3 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 115 1 Contact Information Note: For an updated list of contact information, please refer to our homepage: http://www.rolls-royce.com/marine/contacts Rolls-Royce Marine, Propulsion – Ulsteinvik For technical support or questions regarding the Rolls-Royce system, please contact: E-mail: Ulstein@rolls-royce.com Postal address: Rolls-Royce Marine AS dept.
Page 116 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dubai Tel: +971 4883 3881 Fax: +971 4883 3882 MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur (Naval) Tel: +60 3 2096 1990 Fax: +60 3 2095 7990 Page 4 of 6 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Doc. No.: 13S000411 Revision: A...
Page 117 Walpole (Naval Marine Inc) Tel: +1 508 668 96 10 Fax: +1 508 668 2497 Washington (Naval Marine Inc) Tel: +1 703 834 1700 Fax: +1 703 709 6086 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 5 of 6 Revision: A...
Page 119 3.2 Delivery Check ....................5 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 121: Ordering Spare Parts
For location of Manufacturing number see chapter 3 System Description. Please contact Rolls-Royce Marine dept. Propulsion - Ulstein or one of our Global Sales and Service Network sites listed in chapter 9 Contact Information.
Page 122: Ordering Spare Parts Kit
Spare Parts Ordering Spare Parts Kit The Helicon X3 system does not have any parts that are subject to wear due to normal operation. A spare parts kit comprises essential parts, that in case of a failure may put the system out of operation until the faulty part is replaced. The Helicon X3 spare parts kit is recommended to be carried onboard vessels that are offshore for long periods of time.
Page 123: Preservation And Handling
The vessel representative must be informed if any damage is found during the inspection. A damage report, listing damages found and possibly including pictures of the damaged parts, should be produced. The report must then be sent to Rolls-Royce immediately. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc...
Page 125 2.2 Special Tools ....................3 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 127 Caution: Always use appropriate tools for all maintenance tasks. Use of inappropriate tools can lead to system malfunction. Special Tools No special tools are required for the installation and maintenance of this system. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 3 of 4 Revision: A...
Page 129 General ......................3 Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc The content of this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be redistributed in whole or in part thereof without Revision: A express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc.
Page 131 Design Drawings 1 General A complete set of design drawings for the delivered system can be found in the Appendix. Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 3 of 4 Revision: A...
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Page 135 This chapter specifies the revision history for the complete manual. If only one version exists, the revision history table is omitted. For descriptions of this manual’s contents, see chapter 1 Introduction. Revision Date Description Signature 03/07/2014 First issue Doc. No.: 13S000411 Copyright © 2010 Rolls-Royce plc Page 3 of 4 Revision: A...
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Rolls-Royce Helicon X3 User Manual

Safety 2

1 Introduction

2 Disclaimer

3 Safety Instructions

4 Safety Messages

System Description

1 General

2 System Overview

3 Design

4 Functions

5 Location of Manufacturing Number

Table of Contents

Operating Instructions

1 General

2 Controlling the Thrusters

3 Standard Operations

4 Alarm

5 Steering the Ship with Azimuth Thrusters

6 Crash Stop

7 Backup Operation

8 Emergency Operation

Maintenance Instructions

1 Safety and Precautions

2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

3 Routine Maintenance

4 Corrective Maintenance

5 Adjusting the Parameters

6 Functions

Trouble Shooting

1 General

2 Alarms

Spare Parts

1 Ordering Spare Parts

2 Supplied Spare Parts

3 Preservation and Handling

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