K-Pos DP-31 Triple Modular Redundant Dynamic Positioning System

DP-31

Kongsberg Maritime · Norway

Triple modular redundant dynamic positioning system using Software Implemented Fault Tolerance (SIFT) with three identical operator stations and a triple-redundant controller unit. Voting of sensor input signals detects errors and ensures all three computers use identical data. Supports hot repair with computer replacement during operation.

Technical specifications

DP Equipment Class
IMO Class 2 (Class 3 with DP-11/12 backup)
Controller
Triple modular redundant (TMR)
Operator Stations
3 identical
Redundancy Method
SIFT — Software Implemented Fault Tolerance
Sensor Voting
Triple voting of all sensor inputs
Hot Repair
Computer replacement during operation
Degraded Mode
Dual-redundancy if one computer fails
Network
Dual high-speed data communication

Certifications

  • BV
  • DNV
  • LR
  • SOLAS

Data source

All data sourced from kongsberg.com View original page →