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Deep-sea tooling · Zone 2
MINING RISER TOOL.
Control in the deep.
A compact automated HPU control package developed for a deep-sea investigation programme and its specialist riser tooling.
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01 · The challenge
Specialist tooling.
One clear interface.
The deep-sea programme called for an automated HPU control and monitoring system that could operate safely in a Zone 2 environment while remaining practical to transport and use.
Monitor Systems engineered the control panel, sensing and tablet interface around the electro-hydraulic functions of the riser tool.
02 · The installed system
Every stroke.
Under command.
A PLC and wireless tablet design combines portable operation with feedback from the hydraulic circuit and moving tooling.
- Zone 2-suitable control and monitoring system
- Eight electro-hydraulic double-acting functions
- HPU main-circuit pressure measurement
- Two LVDTs measuring 150 mm stroke via transport-friendly connector plugs
03 · Delivery
Built around
the tool.
System survey, design, build, simulation testing, installation and commissioning were managed as one scope.
- Hazardous-area designEquipment selected to suit Zone 2 operation.
- Compact packageMobile, practical control without unnecessary footprint.
- Wireless operationA zone-rated tablet gives operators a direct control interface.
- Commissioned systemIn-house technicians installed and fully function tested the package.
Marine case study