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Automated Dock Operation Control System II
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Graphical User Interface The user interface is designed to be easy to use. The operator needs only to understand the purpose and function of the dock itself. The design of the user interface screens is intended to be simple to understand and utilize.

Security The system has built-in, multi-level, security with individual user IDs and passwords. Users can have abilities ranging from monitor only to operational control, to full developmental capabilities depending on the individuals needs and the customer's requirements.

Continuous Monitoring The system continuously monitors the status of the dock. As needed, the operator can enable or disable alarms, ballast control, etc., even when the dock is not transferring.

Historical Logging and Trending In addition to system event logging, during a raising or lowering transition all statuses and raw data values are logged to allow review of any parameter for historical or maintenance purposes. This information is saved into a standard format capable of being accessed not only through the ADOCSII system, but also through standard spreadsheet programs.

Safety The system is designed with safety as a primary goal. This is accomplished through such items as the checklist procedure. This requires the dockmaster to enter all pertinent vessel data, and the operator to verify operational status of important essential pieces of equipment prior to any raise/lower transition.

Alarming The system is designed to monitor the status of a transition and react pre-emptively to any value that is drifting the wrong direction. In addition, the alarming functionality is designed to warn the operator of any item that is potentially a problem and can even suggest appropriate operational responses.

Flexibility The system is not only scalable from the Attitude Monitoring System up to the full control capabilities, it is also flexible within each system. The operation of the ADOCSII control algorithms depends upon parameters that are adjustable (by trained personnel) so that this system can be used with a large amount of variable loading, equipment, etc. In fact, it is designed to operate safely even if some of the field sensors fail (through the use of predictive control sequences and algorthms).

Manual Control If needed, the operator can choose to disable automatic control of the dry dock and manually operate all pumps and valves within the system. This level of flexibility provides a back-up should a catastrophic event occur.
Redundancy ADOCSII was designed from the beginning to fully employ redundancy. Everything from the Operator interface computers, through the Industrial Logic Controller, to the sensors, and very part in between can be operated in a redundant fashion. Although not offered as part of the standard package, the capability is there and can be used as desired.

Graphical User Interface	The user interface is designed to be easy to use. The operator needs only to understand the purpose and function of the dock itself. The design of the user interface screens is intended to be simple to understand and utilize.
Security	The system has built-in, multi-level, security with individual user IDs and passwords. Users can have abilities ranging from monitor only to operational control, to full developmental capabilities depending on the individuals needs and the customer's requirements.
Continuous Monitoring	The system continuously monitors the status of the dock. As needed, the operator can enable or disable alarms, ballast control, etc., even when the dock is not transferring.
Historical Logging and Trending	In addition to system event logging, during a raising or lowering transition all statuses and raw data values are logged to allow review of any parameter for historical or maintenance purposes. This information is saved into a standard format capable of being accessed not only through the ADOCSII system, but also through standard spreadsheet programs.
Safety	The system is designed with safety as a primary goal. This is accomplished through such items as the checklist procedure. This requires the dockmaster to enter all pertinent vessel data, and the operator to verify operational status of important essential pieces of equipment prior to any raise/lower transition.
Alarming	The system is designed to monitor the status of a transition and react pre-emptively to any value that is drifting the wrong direction. In addition, the alarming functionality is designed to warn the operator of any item that is potentially a problem and can even suggest appropriate operational responses.
Flexibility	The system is not only scalable from the Attitude Monitoring System up to the full control capabilities, it is also flexible within each system. The operation of the ADOCSII control algorithms depends upon parameters that are adjustable (by trained personnel) so that this system can be used with a large amount of variable loading, equipment, etc. In fact, it is designed to operate safely even if some of the field sensors fail (through the use of predictive control sequences and algorthms).
Manual Control	If needed, the operator can choose to disable automatic control of the dry dock and manually operate all pumps and valves within the system. This level of flexibility provides a back-up should a catastrophic event occur.
Redundancy	ADOCSII was designed from the beginning to fully employ redundancy. Everything from the Operator interface computers, through the Industrial Logic Controller, to the sensors, and very part in between can be operated in a redundant fashion. Although not offered as part of the standard package, the capability is there and can be used as desired.