VisuDREDGE for hopper, cutter and backhoe dredgers:
the complete software system for the monitoring and control of the dredger
MSA-Service because
Innovative dredging monitoring and control software.
VisuDREDGE is the innovative software system of MSA-Service for the monitoring and control of dredging that has been designed specifically for the dredging industry. The modular visualization and control package provides a complete solution for improving the uptime, efficiency and accuracy of all your dredging operations.
VisuDREDGE because
Upto 99% of the time compatible with your own hardware and sensors
For all types of dredgers
Customised to your wishes and needs
one supplier for a total solution : instrumentation, subsea cabling, visualisation, controls, survey presentation upto logging and daily reporting.
Benefits
VisuDREDGE and the environment go together. It provides an improved dredging efficiency due to the high accurate monitoring of the dredging process. The speed, compact size and the compatibility with peripheral equipment and international standards are also noted and appreciated by our customers.
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.
Key features
These features of VisuDREDGE allow you to better control and monitor, manage and visualize your dredging operations, which results in higher productivity and greater accuracy.
- Production monitoring
- Depth monitoring
- Load monitoring
- Ballast tank level monitoring
- Daily reports
- Automatic controls
- User adjustable logging
- System monitoring
- Serial or Ethernet communication own system
- Links to government systems
VisuDREDGE feels at home on board with you
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.
Focus is on the operator
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.
All results for the office
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.
Survey of each and every detail
Expand VisuDREDGE with a survey package 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, QINSy and Hypack are also survey systems that can be connected to VisuDREDGE. Unleash the full potential of VisuDREDGE with Multiped.
High-quality PLC from Bachmann
VisuDREDGE comes standard with a high-quality PLC from Bachmann. This PLC is known for its robust 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.
Other PLC vendors possible on request.
Compatible with your current hardware (perfect for retrofit)
VisuDREDGE is widely compatible and can usually be connected to existing remote I/O units, control panels 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 a wide range of protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, UDP ASCII / TCP ASCII and serial messages.
In short, in many cases you can continue to use your existing I/O, screens, etc., and simply replace the main processor, so it could be a a perfect option to retrofit for your existing PLC SCADA, DCS (Dredgecomputer)
Total solution: 100% unburdened
MSA-Service also offers total solutions, unburdening you for 100%. Our experts ensure professional installation from instrumentation upto the visualization. If you really want to get the most out of your dredge equipment, 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.
MSA-Service because
If you are looking for a powerful, scalable and user-friendly software system for your dredger, VisuDREDGE is the perfect choice.
Specifications VisuDREDGE
Main functions
- Dredge monitoring
- Dredge controls
- Suction tube positioning monitoring
- Draught load and monitoring
- Visualisation of dredge process, such as: discharge, vacuum and jet pump pressure, density/ velocity/ production/ hopper level
- HPU / hydraulic controls and monitoring
- Automatic functions
Screen Layout
Process pages Hopper dredgers
- General overview of dredger with side and aft view
- Production Load & draught Overview
- Valves: Overview / control page for the dredge related valves including pipeline diagram
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Suction Tube: Overview of suction tube configuration
Process pages Cutter dredgers
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General overview of dredger with side and aft view including ans as option dredged profiles
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Production Load & draught Overview
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Valves: Overview / control page for the dredge related valves including pipeline diagram
Process pages Backhoe dredgers
- General overview of dredger with side and aft view including as option dredged profiles
- Valves: Overview / control page for the dredge related valves including pipeline diagram
Process pages general
- Tank: Overview of tank level/weights
- Fuel usage
- Automatic controls
- hpu overview if applicable
- Controls : overview of RFU statusses per movement
System pages
- Dredge status overview sequencer with trip log
- VisuDREDGE service mode controls
- HMI commands
- Multiped datalogger(option)
- Backup and restore settings
Alarm pages
- Actual and histrorical alarms
IO
- Network overview page
- IO Stations including detailed IO info + possibility to bypass
- Network messages
Setting pages
- General
- Draught (bypass functionality per sensor)
- Pumps
- Valves
- Equipment relevant settins such as winches, degassing, visor, ladder, boom, bucket etc
- Automatic functions setpoints
Installation
The Visudredge system can be delivered as a package where MSA-Service will only do the final commisioning or we can deliver and install the system completely.
In general the system is setup in such a way that for small equipment only 1 PLC cabinet is part of the delivery, upto for big vessels several remote IO stations are installed, sometimes even on the lower pipe as well.
Programmable logic controller (PLC)
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Bachmann MC200 Series (ColdClimate)
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Bachmann MX200 Series (Compact)
Distributed control system (DCS)
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)
Communication
- Modbus RTU or TCP/IP
- OPC ua
- UDP Asci / TCP Asci
- Profinet, Profibus, CANOpen
- Serial messages
Remote Communication (for office view)
Yes, available
Remote assistance
Yes, available
Insulation monitoring
Yes, available
Standard Alarms
- Insulation measuring
- Sensor failure
- Suction tube positioning
- Max angles / positions towards ship & depth
Personalized Alarms
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Yes in 2 ways, add to the visudredge system or add by yourself through the Multiped |
User and location levels
Users levels: Operator, Engineer and Supervisor
Location levels: Viewer, dredge and service
Add-on modules (VisuDREDGE)
- TDS, Ton dry solids
- Daily (custom) reports with trends
- Logging/ Track record log
- SHM System healthy monitoring, like vibration/ sensor quality
- BTM Ballast tank presentations
Add-on module survey package
- QINSy
- PDS
- Hypack
- or just a output string to your own survey system
Connections to other equipment such as Booster stations
Visudredge can be easily extended by connecting to other equipment
Interfaces with public authorities
- Rijkswaterstaat (MARS 2.0)
- BMS
- EMS Crown interface
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Belgium goverment BIS/FOD
Automatic control
The VISUdredge system can be extended with automatic functions, such as:
- Automatic overboard
- Automatic depth limitation
- Full automatic profile computer
- automatic flow control
- degassing control
- LMOB control
- client specific automatic controls
Start using VisuDREDGE today and take your
dredging operations to the next level!
dredging operations to the next level!
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