Engineering • Control Panel Construction • PLC & HMI • Installation • Commissioning
AUTOMATOS KOSMOS 4U delivers complete electrical and automation projects for floating dry docks. From the initial survey and system design through to construction, programming and final handover, we develop solutions tailored to the equipment and operational requirements of each installation.
Our systems support ballast water intake and discharge control, pump and valve operation, and the monitoring functions required for the dock’s submerging and lifting procedures.
We assess the existing equipment, operating stations, field signals and required operating sequences. Our engineering scope covers the automation architecture, PLC input and output allocation, electrical interfaces, and the layout of control cabinets and operator consoles.
The design takes account of the ballast tank arrangement, pumps, motorised valves, measuring instruments and designated equipment interlocks.
We build and wire power and automation panels at our facilities, integrating PLCs, I/O modules, power supplies, relays, protection devices and communication equipment.
Our scope also includes interfaces with pump control panels and soft starters, according to project requirements. Wiring inspections and preliminary functional checks are performed before delivery to the shipyard.
We develop PLC software to manage commands, monitor field signals and execute the specified operating functions.
Depending on the installation, the automation scope includes:
Control of ballast water intake, transfer and discharge valves.
Pump start and stop commands.
Valve position feedback and equipment availability or fault monitoring.
Tank-level signal acquisition and processing.
Interlocks, time delays and alarms.
Manual and automatic operating functions, where specified in the system design.
We design and program operator displays showing the dock arrangement, individual ballast tank levels, equipment status and available dock position or inclination indications, where the relevant instruments are installed.
The interface is tailored to the operator’s requirements, with clear graphics, alarm messages and diagnostic information.
We build dedicated operator consoles incorporating selector switches, pushbuttons, LED indicators and measuring instruments. Their layout and labelling reflect the installation’s operating arrangement, supporting clear operation and practical troubleshooting.
Our technical team installs the control cabinets and operator consoles, completes the wiring, and connects the PLC to valves, pumps, sensors and associated systems.
We check each signal path from the field equipment to the PLC and operator display, verifying the correct assignment of commands, indications and feedback signals.
We perform I/O checks, command tests and verification of operating sequences, interlocks and alarms in accordance with the system design and agreed commissioning procedure.
Handover includes electrical drawings, connection identification and project documentation, together with operator familiarisation.
We continue to support the installation after delivery through fault diagnosis, signal checks, panel maintenance and PLC/HMI service. Component replacement and future automation extensions can also be undertaken.
From workshop engineering to shipyard operation, we provide a coordinated approach to the electrical and automation delivery of your project.
