rolls-royce User Manual Rolls-Royce Helicon X3 P&T Control System

Purpose

The purpose of the Helicon X3 User Manual is to provide the necessary information to 

plan and perform a safe and correct operation of the installed delivered system, as well 

as under-standing the basic functionality of the equipment. The User Manual covers 

both operational and technical aspects of the system.

The personnel involved in using the system must have relevant experience and training 

with regards to the use of such systems.

2 Warranty

The product has a limited warranty. Please note that the warranty will be void if the 

equipment is misused or not handled in accordance to prescribed standards, for example 

dismantling the equipment to a level greater than described.

3 Contents

This manual contains the following chapters:

Chapter Contents

1. Introduction This chapter specifies the purpose and target groups for the 

manual. It also contains list of used abbreviations and a 

specification of the document conventions.

2. Safety This chapter specifies safety instructions to follow when 

operating and maintaining system.

3. System Description This chapter briefly describes the system components, the 

system design and the functionality.

4. Delivery Specification This chapter specifies the delivered equipment.

5. Technical Data This chapter contains technical specifications and 

performance data.

6. Operating Instructions This chapter describes how to use the Helicon X3 system.

7. Maintenance Instructions This chapter describes how to maintain the Helicon X3 

system, including both preventive and corrective actions.

8. Trouble Shooting This chapter describes how to act when a malfunction occur 

in the Helicon X3 system.

9. Contact Information This chapter contains contact information for Rolls-Royce 

Marine, Dept. Propulsion Ulsteinvik and Rolls-Royce World 

Wide Support Organization.

10. Spare Parts This chapter specifies recommended spare parts for the 

Helicon X3 system.

11. Tools This chapter describes required and recommended tools for 

the maintenance of the system to use during the installation.

12. Design Drawings This chapter consists of design drawings that serve as an 

information source about the installed system for the 

installation.

13. Revision This chapter contains the revision history for the total binder.

14. Subsuppliers Manuals This chapter contains documentation from other suppliers 

than Rolls-Royce, if such has been delivered by RRM.

 Target Groups

The User Manual is primarily intended for the user of the system. The user must be 

properly trained in using and maintaining the system.

The installation of the system components must be made by yard mechanics with 

experience in fitting marine electronic equipment. Cabling into the units, wire 

termination and screen/shield termination should be made by yard electricians that have 

a certificate of apprenticeship or equal qualification on ship electrical installation. 

Commissioning and testing must be carried out by field service personnel from RollsRoyce Marine, Dept. Propulsion Ulsteinvik or qualified service engineers from RollsRoyce Marine Global Support Network (GSN).

5 Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation or term Description

AC/DC Alternating Current/ Direct Current

AQM Aquamaster

AZP Azipull Thruster

BC Backup Control

CAN Controller Area Network

CCW Counter Clock Wise

CW Clock Wise

DC/DC Direct Current/ Direct Current

ESD Electrostatic Discharge

EU European Union

GSN Global Support Network

GUI Graphical User Interface

I/O Input/Output

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

MP Main Propulsion

NC Normally Closed

PMS Power Management System

PTI Power Take In

PTO Power Take Out

RC Remote Control

RPM Revolutions Per Minute

RR Rolls-Royce

RRM Rolls-Royce Marine

RUP Running Up/Down Program

SAT Sea Trial Acceptance Test

STBD Starboard

TCNS Thruster Compass Nozzle Swing-Up

TT Tunnel Thruster

V Volt

Introduction

This chapter provides information regarding safety precautions that must be taken to 

prevent injury to people and damage to equipment.

Whoever is responsible for the installation, operation or maintenance of this RollsRoyce system, is obliged to read this chapter and fully understand its content before any 

installation, operation or maintenance of the system may take place.

2 Disclaimer

Undertaking any work envisaged by this document may either directly or indirectly 

create risks to the safety and health of the person undertaking the work or the product 

and/or its components while the work is being performed. 

It is the responsibility of the user to protect the health and safety of the persons 

undertaking the work as well as risk to the product and/or its components. Therefore the 

user must ensure that appropriate controls and precautions are identified and taken in 

relation to the work envisaged by this document in accordance with the relevant 

statutory and legal and industrial requirements.

Neither this document, nor its use, in any way absolves the user from the responsibility 

to ensure that the controls and precautions referred to above are implemented.