Cable Alignment System
INTRODUCING THE PLIANT OFFSHORE CAS
The CAS (Cable Alignment System) is designed to accurately track and measure the gaps between the windings, radius and height of an offshore cable as it is spooled into a carousel. By providing real-time data of both the cable position and gaps, it ensures a safe, efficient and high-quality spooling throughout the operation, from empty to full carrousel.
features
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Measures gap between current fed-in cable and previous cable windings
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Automatically track the last cable’s radial position
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Run in autonomous mode
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Start measuring when powered on, automatically finding the last cable
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Controllable and configurable using a remote system
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Filters out foreign objects in field of view to avoid incorrect measurements
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Reliable and accurate
Information
A LiDAR scanner, mounted on a carriage, performs the measurements. This carriage travels along a guided track within the carousel, continuously following the latest winding of the cable to ensure optimal accuracy.
A dedicated server handles both data collection from the scanner and real-time processing of the measurements. Additionally, the server controls the movement and positioning of the carriage, ensuring synchronized operation for high-precision monitoring.
System performance
The Cable Alignment System (CAS) operates at a measurement frequency of 12.5 Hz, providing consistent and high-resolution data acquisition. It is capable of measuring cables with outer diameters ranging from 100 mm to 400 mm. The CAS has proven itself being tested on several cable types, covering a range of physical and material used for offshore cables.
Table 1 Measurements of cable with 138 mm diameter
Table 1 Measurements of cable with 250 mm diameter
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