In addition, VisuDREDGE also provides an optimization of the accuracy of dredging operations, allowing you to increase the quality of your dredging activity and deliver projects faster.
The cutting-edge reporting allows you to map out your activities with great precision. With the visualization options of our system you can demonstrate to your customers that you are working in accordance with their order - a win-win, both for you and your client. Read here how Fraser River Pile & Dredge succesfully deployed VisuDREDGE in their FRPD 309 hopper dredger.
These features of VisuDREDGE allow you to better monitor, manage and visualize your dredging operations, which results in higher productivity and greater accuracy.
The system is suitable for all types of dredgers, including ‘backhoe’ dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, cutter suction dredgers, WID, grab cranes and more. Whether small or large vessels, VisuDREDGE is scalable and can be customized to meet the specific needs of your dredger.
VisuDREDGE is designed with the operator in mind. The buttons and visualization make work a lot easier and more efficient for the operator. Different working method on board? No problem, VisuDREDGE can be quickly customized to meet the specific needs of the operator.
As the owner you naturally want to know how your dredger is performing. With the detailed reporting from VisuDREDGE you have direct insight into the performance of man and machine. You can also easily discover the opportunities for optimising your ship.
Expand VisuDREDGE with QINSy to visualize your dredging activities in detail for more efficiency, and to demonstrate in an appealing way that you are working in accordance with the agreement. PDS 2000 and Hypack are also survey systems that can be connected to VisuDREDGE. Unleash the full potential of VisuDREDGE with Multiped.
VisuDREDGE comes standard with a high-quality PLC from Bachmann. This PLC is known for its robust and seaworthy qualities and is very suitable for offshore applications. Our PLCs offer enough connection options for your own system. You can get started with VisuDREDGE right away.
VisuDREDGE is widely compatible and can be connected to your existing hardware and sensors. So, if you want to get more out of your existing instrumentation, VisuDREDGE is the right choice. You can easily connect VisuDREDGE to various protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, OPC ua, UDP Asci / TCP Asci and Serial messages.
MSA-Service also offers total solutions, unburdening you for 100%. Our experts ensure professional installation from instrumentation to visualization. If you really want to get the most out of your dredging project, opt for VisuDREDGE combined with our robust instrumentation. Some examples are our draft sensors, pump measurements, hopper measurements, overflow & deico measurements and suction pipe measurements.
The main controller of VisuDREDGE is installed in a control desk on the wheelhouse. In the pump room there is a cabinet installed with remote I/O. These systems are connected by a TCP/IP connection.
Bachmann MC200 Series (ColdClimate)
Bachmann MX200 Series (Compact)
VisuDREDGE can be connected to the vessels DCS system for exchanging data between the systems. These systems are connected by a TCP/IP connection (other protocols available)
Yes, available
Yes, available
Yes, available
Yes, with Multiped option |
Process pages
Overview: Overview of dredging/discharge operations
Dredging: Overview of dredging operations
Discharge: Overview of discharge operations
Suction Tube: Overview of suction tube and calibration
Draught & Load: Overview of draught and load monitoring
Valves: Overview of valves and bottom doors controls, including pipeline diagram
Tank: Overview of tank level/weights from DCS
Controls: Overview of all controlled functions by VisuDREDGE, like flow and auto depth
System pages
Dredge status overview sequencer with trip log
VisuDREDGE service mode controls
HMI commands
Multiped datalogger & I/O
Alarm pages
Setting pages
Operator, Engineer, Supervisor
Turns your bottom presentation and registration of dredged area in real world 3D view with GPS/ RTK tracking.
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