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Principles of Operation
CyScan is a high performance local position reference
sensor specifically engineered for marine vessel control
applications. It can serve as a primary or back-up sensor
and is applicable to virtually any type of vessel.
The CyScan system comprises a scanning laser based
sensor, a power supply unit and associated control and
data display application software which runs on a
conventional PC platform. The sensor is suitable for
permanent or semi-permanent installation as an integral
part of a dynamic positioning system.

CyScan can be used with single or multiple reflective

targets. The use of multiple targets with assigned identity
gives full use of the system's sophisticated tracking and
navigation capabilities. These give high immunity to false
reflections and allow uninterrupted operation even when
targets are temporarily obscured. Multiple target
operation also produces relative heading data to allow
automatic station keeping, even between two moving
vessels. Single target operation is available for
applications where only one target can be used and where
range/bearing (without heading) data is acceptable.

Ease of user operation is further enhanced by a number of

advanced features:
AutoSurvey is a function which automatically analyses and
stores the target positions of a new location for immediate
and future use.
DraftFollow is a function which compensates for changes
in draft when a vessel loads or unloads in relation to a
fixed mooring point. This allows CyScan to keep the
targets in optimum view.

Positional Data Scatter Plot (2 hrs)

The laser rotates at 360/sec to accurately measure the

distance (range) using 'time-of-flight' and direction
(bearing) using an internal encoder, to passive retroreflective targets. The targets are fixed at convenient
locations on the platform or other target vessel. Position
data is continuously transmitted to the vessel control
system via an industry standard electronic interface to
allow station keeping or pre-set course navigation.

CyScan can cope with:

Components
The rotating sensor head contains a pulsed eyesafe
divergent laser emitter and associated photo-diode
detector. The optical design typically gives a usable range
of up to 800m and positional accuracy of better than 0.5%.
An embedded microprocessor takes the optical sensor
outputs to calculate range, bearing and vessel position
relative to the known reflective target(s). This data
together with advanced real-time system diagnostics is
displayed via the control and display software running on
a conventional Windows XP platform.

Active Wave Motion Compensation

A dual-axis levelling platform automatically compensates
for vessel movement due to wave motion. This ensures
that the rotating scanner is able to track the reflective
targets even in difficult sea-states. The levelling system is
microprocessor controlled and takes inputs from three
precision gyros and two tilt sensors.

Spurious or erroneous reflections i.e. false returns

Object clutter

Missing reflections from targets which are

temporarily out of sight

Missing reflections due to high wave motion

or other obstruction

Low sun conditions or bright lights behind target

Personnel in retro-reflective clothing

Once CyScan has identified and locked onto the expected

targets it continuously updates its estimate of the relative
position of the vessel and the target location and displays
a measure of confidence (i.e. quality) of this estimate.

Mooring Point
Vessel/Rig
Retro Reflective Targets

User Benefits
Active wave motion compensation
Range, bearing and heading information
Single or multi-target operation
Intelligent rejection of false targets
Flat and cylindrical targets
Automatic adjustment to vessel draft changes

Target Tracking
Well proven, high level mathematical techniques are
employed in the tracking system to maintain reliable
target lock even in complicated target environments. This
ensures the highest data integrity and avoids sensor 'drop
out' during DP operations.

CyScan
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Specification
Sensor
Emitter type
Classification
Beam characteristics
Operating range
Positional accuracy
Range resolution
Range repeatability
Angular resolution
Angular repeatability
Rotation
Levelling Platform
Active axis
Tilt compensation
Sensors
Drive mechanism
Maximum tilt speed
Total vertical angular view
Typical wave motion
compensation
Mechanical
Enclosure
Dimensions
Weight
Mounting
Vessel Interface
Power requirement
I/O

Data formats

Connections
Diagnostics

pulsed (30kHz) semiconductor laser

diode operating at 904nm.
eye safe to Class 1 EN60825
16 vertical, 0.23 horizontal
10 to 800m or 1.2x visible depending
on weather conditions and target type
better than 0.5% of range
dependent on target layout
10cm
20cm
0.006 (0.1mrad)
0.03 (0.5mrad) for multiple targets
uni-directional 360/sec (6.28rad/sec)

twin with independent dynamic control

20 roll and pitch combined
3 axis solid state gyros,
twin axes fluid tilt sensor
stepper controlled linear actuator
2
5/sec maximum acceleration 4/sec
56
5 for 15 second wave period
2.5 for 5 second wave period

anodised aluminium alloy baseplate

with composite body shell
340 x 460mm footprint,
400mm () x 440 (h) unit
ca. 27kg
securing bolt holes in base

Control & Data Display

Operating system
PC Windows XP Professional
Software
dedicated real-time interactive
Hardware options
compact industrial PC module +
15" TFT monitor
Hatteland integrated
PC/TFT screen (Type Approved)
laptop PC with 15" TFT screen
Environmental
Marine certification

ABS Type Approved version available

IACS E10 and IEC60945
Operating temperature -10 to 55C (standard)
low temparture variant available (-25C)
complying with IEC945 and IEC60068
Water/dust protection IP66 rated
EMC
CE certified
Compass Safe Distance 80cm gives a deflection of 0.33
Support
Documentation
Warranty
Software
Transport packaging
Accessories
Training
Simulator
Power supply unit

Converter and Cables

stabilised 22-26VDC, 4A from PSU
RS422 data feed for sensor control
and data display
RS422 9600 baud data feed to
vessel control
compatible with all DP and other
vessel control systems using standard
or customised message types
IAC PP series
status LEDs with advanced
software functions

Guidance Limited
Meridian Business Park, Leicester
LE19 1RP, England
T: 44(0)116 229 2600
F: 44(0)116 229 2604
E:sales@guidance.eu.com
W: www.guidance.eu.com

Targets

Training DVD, Installer's Operator's

and Maintainers guides
12 months return to base
email and telephone support
re-usable ruggedised flight case

1 day operator training course

a software package for training
purposes.
24V regulated PSU (90-264 VAC,
47-63 Hz) complete with sensor
interface cable assembly and
mounted in IP66 rated terminal box
RS422-232 converter
Serial test lead
Software upload cable
Flat 1m x 350cm
Flat 2m x 350cm
Cylindrical - 1.5m 205mm
Glass prism cluster - 8cm elements

CyScan Simulator Interface

2005 Guidance Limited.

CyScan is a registered
trademark of
Guidance Limited.
Microsoft Corporation
trademarks are
acknowledged.

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