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- Page 1 DREDGEPACK® DREDGEPACK® INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGE WITH SEATOOLS SYSTEM Revision A, May 2025 ...
- Page 2 DREDGEPACK® INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGES USING SEATOOLS SYSTEM Thank you for your purchase of this Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) System. Every effort has been made to ensure this system is ready for installation directly from the case in which it has been shipped to you. All components have been bench tested for complete f unctionality of t he s ystem. I t i s o ur desire t o p rovide y ou with t he best system possible a nd t o f ully s upport a ll a spects o f y our n ew H YPACK T SHD S ystem. ...
- Page 3 DREDGEPACK® Minimum Installation Required Checklist Use this checklist to ensure your equipment has been installed prior to the arrival of the HYPACK On-site Sup- port Technician to help maximize the time available for interfacing, calibration, and training. Hopper Dredges with Seatools System - Minimum Installation Required: The HYPACK On-site Support Technician will be in charge of the final connection of the cables.
- Page 4 DREDGEPACK® I. Safety Precautions General Safety Precautions: • Conduct a thorough risk assessment before starting the installation. • Ensure that all personnel involved are properly trained in handling equipment and working at heights. • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, safety goggles, and harnesses. • Communicate clearly with all team members about their roles, the potential hazards, and the safety protocols to be followed. Working at Heights: • Use appropriate fall protection equipment such as safety harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points. Running Cables: • Plan cable routes to avoid trip hazards. • Use c able t rays, c onduits, o r c able t ies t o s ecure a nd o rganize c ables. ...
- Page 5 DREDGEPACK® II. Equipment Overview Each DREDGEPACK® system for trailing suction hopper dredges (TSHD) is individually designed to fit the c us‐ tomer’s needs. The following sensors are required for the correct operation of the TSHD System with DREDGE‐ PACK®. T here a re s ome o ptional s ensors p resented t hat a re n eeded o nly i n s pecial c ases. W hen y ou r eceive y our equipment, please verify it is complete. If you have any questions, please let us know. ...
- Page 6 DREDGEPACK® A. Dual Antenna GNSS Receiver: This device is used to d etermine t he p osition a nd h eading o f t he d redge. T he main antenna is used to calculate positions and elevations (RTK tides). The receiver uses the secondary antenna to calculate t he d redge h eading. T his s olution i ncludes t wo antennas, ...
- Page 7 DREDGEPACK® E. Main Interface Box: The main interface box receives signals f rom sensors and directs t hem t o t he computer running DREDGEPACK®. The enclosure is IP66 rated. F. Ultrasonic Sensors: These sensors are used to determine the amount of material in the hopper. Two are included with the system. ...
- Page 8 DREDGEPACK® III. Installation Instructions Dual Antenna GNSS Receiver DREDGEPACK® r equires d redge p osition a nd h eading. T he b est m ethod t o o btain t his d ata i s t o u se a d ual a n‐ tenna GNSS receiver. ...
- Page 9 DREDGEPACK® The antennas require a 5/8‐11 UNC bolt or threaded rod. WARNING: DO NOT WELD THE SCREW WITH THE ANTENNAS SCREWED IN. THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ANTENNA. Either a ntenna c an b e a ssigned a s t he m ain a ntenna. I t is important to identify the cable of the main antenna because it must be connected to Port 1 of the GNSS receiver. You w ill n eed t o r un t he c ables i nside t he b ridge. The ...
- Page 10 DREDGEPACK® B. Arm Inclinometers For each inclinometer, it is necessary to weld a plate for them to sit flat on. It is recommended to use four M8 stainless‐steel bolts and lock nuts. Use bolts with springs and washers. The i nclinometer s hould b e i nstalled w ith t he ‘ Top’ s ign p ointing upwards w hen t he d rag a rm i s i n t he r est p osition. T he a rrow should point perpendicular to the pipe. ...
- Page 11 DREDGEPACK® Arm Swing Sensor This sensor is installed on the gimbal. We provide an extra straight arm to use for attaching the two moving parts. It is very important to align the rotation sensor with the axis of the drag arm. You can compensate for mis‐ alignment i n t he d river, b ut f or s implicity t his i s n ot r ecommended. ...
- Page 12 DREDGEPACK® Pressure Sensors Pressure s ensors m ust b e s ubmerged t o f unction p roperly. T hey s hould b e i nstalled a s c lose t o t he k eel a s possible. The s ensor c omes w ith a v ented j unction b ox. T he s ensors r ead t he p ressure d ifferential, s o t his b ox s hould b e stored at atmospheric pressure. ...
- Page 13 DREDGEPACK® Ultrasonic Sensors To best measure the material in the hopper, there must be one sensor installed forward, and one aft. It is recom‐ mended that they be installed opposite each other and aligned with the dredge’s longitudinal axis. Avoid install‐ ing them both on the same side of that axis, as that will result in incorrect volume calculations. Mount the sensors at least 20cm (7 in) away from the inner walls of the hopper. They should be installed perpendicular t o t he t arget s urface. T he s ensors h ave a 12 degree beam. ...
- Page 14 DREDGEPACK® Interface Boxes The interface boxes connect to the switch via ethernet. They can be installed a maximum of 300ft (100m) from the s witch, a s p erformance d egrades w ith l onger c ables. S ince a d redge i s a n oisy e nvironment, i t i s b est t o u se a shielded ...
- Page 15 DREDGEPACK® Why Choose HYPACK Simple and intuitive to use Industry‐leading software s olutions Interfaces with a variety of sensors Unparalleled technical support ...
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