Floating Dock Control Systems

ADECS³
Control Room Configurations

The ADECS³ Control Room components can be arranged in multiple different configurations. We can design and provide panels that contain screens that can be used for operation of the system (either complete or partial), or we can implement screens into a larger control room scheme if desired by the customer.

The configuration can be relatively space limited, however our experience shows that a more expansive scheme typically provides a better environment for safe operation.  

At left is the simplest and most compact panel design with five screens (2 Automatic Evolution/Attitude Monitor (AEC/AAM) and a Multi-axis Deflection Monitor (MDM) on top, and 2 Remote Direct Manual (RDM) touch panels on the bottom). This arrangement allows a single operator to comfortably control and monitor the entire dock. As all screens are touch based, keyboards and mice are rarely needed, but they are available in the keyboard drawers.

The same simple concept can be included into a panel designed and implemented in an existing dock, or by others. The image at right shows basically the same components as installed on a pre-existing control console. With the same 5 screens, and an added RAX screen to the right.

The following image carousel shows actual consoles that have been installed on some of our projects.

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The following images show several configurations that are similar to systems now in place in docks around the world

	This system shows the MDM screen at the left of the workstation area, in actuality, that screen is mounted from the ceiling, and an additional AAM/AEC touch display is mounted at the dockmaster's chair.
	This arrangement allows operators to sit at the direct screens with a supervisor between who can monitor and direct them. The displays over the RDM monitors are duplicates of each other and are from the MDM computer's screen.
	This is basically the same as the simple version, but has a space for additional controls such as lighting, generator monitoring, CATV, etc. In addition, on the right section is a translation positioning control station.
The above mock-ups are composed of custom cabinet pieces that are designed to work together well in a control room setting. Some of the pieces are shown in the image below.