Degaussing System

DEG COMP MOD 2

Degaussing System

What you should know about us

Headquarters Hamburg

In its marine-oriented lines of business SAM

Electronics specialises in state of the art electrical
and electronic systems for naval- and commercial
vessels. These lines of business currently
comprise:
n Marine communication- and navigation
systems,
n Integrated machinery control and
n Monitoring systems,

n Marine electrical power and drive systems

n Magnetic systems.

In the area of magnetic systems the scope of

supply and services offered by SAM Electronics to
navies and shipyards world-wide includes
advanced degaussing systems for deployment on
surface combatants, mine counter measure
vessels, submarines and auxiliary vessels.

In addition to degaussing systems the planning,

design and delivery of fixed and mobile magnetic
ranges and of demagnetisation facilities for ships
and ship equipment complete SAM Electronics
comprehensive range of supplies and services in
the area of magnetic systems.

General
Sea mines equipped with magnetic influence
firing systems are effective and inexpensive
underwater weapons. They are easy to deploy in
large numbers against naval and commercial ship
targets and constitute a formidable threat, both
physically and psychologically.
Thus effective measures for magnetic signature
management are required to protect vessels
against the threat from sea mines, fitted with
modern magnetic influence firing systems.
To this date, advanced state of the art degaussing
systems are the most effective means of ship
protection against modern sea mines. They
reduce the magnetic interference field of vessels
to acceptable levels, as required for the fulfilment
of their mission. This effectively limits their
endangerment during combat and in wartime
cruising.

Reduction of
Magnetic Interference
Field by Degaussing

protected vessel

unprotected vessel

mine

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Scope of Supplies and Services

Supplies and Services
SAM Electronics can look back to many years of
experience in ship degaussing systems. To this
date more than 200 systems of various designs
and configurations have been supplied to the
Federal German Navy and to other Navies worldwide. A list of references indicating SAM
Electronics track record in degaussing systems, is
attached.

On the basis of the SAM Electronics degaussing

system DEG COMP MOD 2, a family of efficient
and reliable Degaussing Systems has been
introduced suitable for deployment on all
types of naval vessels. The system - proven and
qualified according to the standards of the
Federal German Navy - is already successfully in
service with several navies, including the Federal
German Navy.

Technical Customer Support

In addition to the supply of hard- and software
for Degaussing Systems, SAM Electronics offers a
comprehensive package of technical and logistic
support, including:
n Magnetic signature management,
n Support for magnetic ranging, demagnetisation
treatment and system calibration
n Integration assistance
n Integrated logistic support

Magnetic Signature
Management
Comprehensive expertise and know how is
available at SAM Electronics for the design of
degaussing coil systems, which is carried out
with the aid of advanced CAD modelling
techniques. These are aimed at optimising the
coil design and allow the prediction of the
magnetic signature of the vessel on the basis of
the ship design data and the subsequent
degaussing coil layout.
In connection with the relevant ship data, the
available design tools also allow the immediate
verfication of design changes made to the vessel
and the coil configuration.
Input of Coil Parameters

SAM Electronics is able to carry out degaussing

coil design for a variety of vessels and is prepared
to accept the overall responsibiliy for their
magnetic performance.

Support for Magnetic Ranging

and Degaussing System
Calibration
SAM Electronics experts are available, to provide
technical support before and during ranging and
magnetic treatment of the vessel and to assist
during the calibration of the degaussing system
on the customers magnetic range.

Assistance for System

Integration
In order to allow the successful implementation
of the degaussing system under shipbuilding
aspects and to ensure the magnetic performance
of the vessel, SAM Electronics assists customers
by providing extensive guidelines for equipment
and coil installation. Installation drawings,
prepared by the yard will be reviewed for
compliance with the degaussing coil design.

Interference Field of the Degaussed Ship

Integrated Logistic Support

SAM Electronics offers and implements extensive
ILS packages for the life cycle support of the
degaussing system. They include maintenance
planning, optimised material support , technical
documentation, operator and maintainer
training and after sales services.

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System Features of DEG COMP MOD 2

The SAM Electronics degaussing system DEG
COMP MOD 2 is a versatile degaussing system,
suitable for deployment on all classes of naval
vessels.
It is capable to compensate the permanent and
induced and - in its maximum configuration also the eddy current magnetic interference
fields of naval vessels to specified target
signatures.
Its non magnetic design allows deployment also
on Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMV) and on
non magnetic submarines.

The DEG COMP MOD 2 system is a modular,

decentralised, computer controlled degaussing
system, which works on the sum current
principle i.e. at any given moment during
operation of the system, each degaussing coil
carries the aggregate current load as required
for compensation of the permanent, induced and
- if required - the eddy current content of the
magnetic interference field.
This necessitates separately controllable power
supplies for the individual degaussing coils,
which are provided by independent power
amplifiers.

Navigation
System

Gyro
Compass

The system features selectable automatic control

in master - slave mode, with inputs coming either
from a triaxial magnetic probe system or from the
ships navigation system. In emergency mode,
control can alternatively be effected by manually
entering the relevant control data.
The system offers a user- friendly Man Machine
Interface (MMI) with data input and monitoring
via display , keyboard and softkeys. Hierarchically
organised menus for interactive control are
provided for the different operational modes.

Probe

Control Unit
Amplifier / DPU 1

Amplifier / DPU n

System Configuration
Degaussing Control Unit (DCU)

Bridge Control Unit (BCU)

Heart of the system is the computer based

Degaussing Control Unit (DCU), which accommodates the MMI and interfaces to the other main
system components. For control and monitoring,
standard interfaces are provided.

In addition to the MMI, which is an integral part

of the DCU, and serves as the primary control and
monitoring post for the degaussing system, the
bridge control unit is provided either as an option
for remote control and monitoring or as a fully
redundant back up facility to the MMI. In a
variant the BCU is also available as a small LCD
panel for the manual input of the navigation data
and alarm indication.The units are intended for
integration into the bridge control console.

In automatic mode the DCU receives the actual

magnetic earth field data either from the
magnetic probe system or by calculations derived
from a geophysical model as data base and inputs
from the vessels navigation system. To this end
the DCU is equipped with a suitable memory,
which contains the algorithms of the geophysical model for generation of the magnetic
earth field data. In emergency mode the
navigation data can be input manually.
At any given moment the system automatically
calculates the required sum current for each
degaussing coil, which is composed of the
permanent-, induced- and in its maximum
configuration also the eddy current content.

Magnetic Probe System

The Magnetic Probe System serves for

acquisition of the magnetic earth field, related to
the vertical, athwartship, and longitudinal
directions of the vessel. The probe is aligned to
the vessels coordinates by means of software
feature, forming part of the DCU software.

Degaussing Control Unit

On the basis of this calculation each degaussing

power amplifier generates the required DC sum
current to feed the related connected coil. Menu
controlled interactive communication between
the user and the DCU is effected via a display with
attached keyboard and functional softkeys.
Error messages are generated in case specified
limits are exceeded, or undesired operational
conditions prevail.

Tri-Axial Magnetic Probe (cover removed)

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System Configuration
Degaussing Power Supply
Depending on the respective type of vessel the
DEG COMP MOD 2 system makes use of two
different coil supply concepts:
n The centralised coil supply concept, which is
intended for vessels having a low power
demand per coil e.g. MCMVs and non
magnetic submarines. This allows the power
amplifiers for the individual degaussing coils
to be arranged in a centrally located amplifier
cabinet.

The decentralised coil supply concept, which is

intended for vessels having a higher power
demand per coil e.g. ferromagnetic surface
combatants and supply vessels. They make
use of individual Degaussing Power Amplifier
Units (DPU) arranged near the connected coil.

Both power supply concepts use a family of

current controlled amplifiers of different
configuration and power rating, each suitable for
the direct supply of the respective sum current to
the connected degaussing coil.

systems for ferromagnetic vessels, utilising the

decentralised power supply concept, use a
number of degaussing power amplifier units
(DPU) to energise the connected degaussing
coils. The DPUs are designed as stand alone
equipment. The units are of identical design, and
deviate only with regard to their power rating.

The robust and compact power amplifiers

intended for use with the centralised power
supply concept are available in the power range
between 60 W and 500 W. They are designed as
modular plug in units, and accommodated
in a common amplifier cabinet. Degaussing

Typical output power ratings are in the area of 3

to 5 KW per unit. Depending on the coil design
maximum power ratings of approx. 9 KW are
feasible for standard 440 V mains. A group of
DPUs is interfaced to an upstream section
transformer serving for voltage adaptation and
potential separation. Each DPU interfaces to the
Degaussing Control Unit for commands, set
values and for a feed back of the actual values.
The DC output power of the DPUs feeds the
connected coils via smoothing chokes.

Degaussing Amplifier Cabinet (for non-magnetic ships)

Degaussing Amplifier Cabinet (for ferro-magnetic ships)

Degaussing Power Unit

Modes of Control
Automatic mode
Control of the degaussing system is normally
effected in automatic mode, using the magnetic
earth field data related to the ships co-ordinates
as control parameters. For automatic mode of
control, the DCU accepts two freely selectable
independent inputs for the magnetic earth field
data coming from separate data sources:
n Magnetic earth field data from the magnetic
probe system
n Magnetic earth field data derived from calcu lations on the basis of a geophysical model
and the actual geographic ships position,
heading and roll and pitch angles, which are
obtained from the vessels navigation system.

By assigning individual coefficients to each power

supply unit rated set values for compensation of
the induced and permanent magnetization are
established. By summation of the rated set values
for the induced and permanent content, common

set values are derived, which serve as reference

for the output sum currents of the power supply
units. The set values will be generated individually
for each power supply unit employed.

The operator may select each of the data sources

as master, while the other will automatically be
configured as slave. During operation both sources are constantly monitored for plausibility. In
case of a non admissible deviations between the
two data sources, the system initiates a self - test
for fault identification and selects the correct
data source, which will automatically be converted to master. The faulty data source will be
disconnected.
When automatic mode is selected the system
automatically provides the set values for the
power amplifiers on the basis of the actual earth
field data - obtained from either of the two data
sources - under consideration of compensation
coefficients.

Degaussing Control Unit (DCU) - main menu

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Modes of Control

In cases where eddy current compensation is also

required, the additional output sum current of
the power amplifiers is calculated in the same
manner as described for the permanent and
induced portions. The compensation coefficients
will be established during a first calibration
ranging of the vessel or after check rangings
during its service life.
The actual operating data of each power
amplifier unit, such as the output voltage and
output current are continuously sensed and
transmitted back to the DCU. These actual data
are monitored and compared with the set
values. In case of inadmissible deviations, the

Degaussing Control Unit (DCU) - settings menu

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DCU generates alarms for presentation on the

display of the degaussing control unit and on the
bridge control unit.

Manual Mode
The manual mode is intended as a back-up for
the automatic mode, in the event that the probe
and the navigation system are out of order. In
this mode the DCU receives the information
concerning position and heading of the vessel by
operator input via the MMI. The DCU calculates
the required coil currents on the basis of the
geophysical model and provides setting data to
the power amplifiers same as in automatic mode.

Advantages of DEG COMP 2

In comparison to conventional degaussing

systems the SAM Electronics degaussing
system DEG COMP MOD 2 offers the following
system inherent advantages :
n Optimised power consumption by the
application of the sum current principle
i.e. the use of common coils for compen sation of the vessels total magnetic
interference field.
n Reduced quantity of coil cables and
subsequent reduction of weight and cost
for cables and cable installation.
n Improved system reliability, availability
and maintainability due to increased
numbers of independent coil amplifiers
and independent control sources.
n Improved capability for integration due
to small dimensions of the system
components and the possibility to use
independent control data sources. The
application of the magnetic probe system
can be deleted if the installation of the
tri-axial probe is not feasible - as on
submarines - and the function of the
probe is replaced by the geophysical
model and support from the navigation
system.
n Improved capability for magnetic cali bration of the Degaussing system during
ranging. Input of coefficients at the MMI
of the Degaussing Control Unit instead of
wiring changes at the Degaussing switch
boxes of conventional systems.

Reference List
Customer

Type of Vessel

Quantity

Type

FRG Navy

Destroyer Class 101

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Frigate Class F122

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Frigate Class F123

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Submarine Class 202

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Minesweeper Class TROIKA

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Minesweeper Class SM 343

10

DEG STAT

FRG Navy

Minesweeper Class MJ 332

12

DEG STAT

FRG Navy

Fast Patrol Boat Class S 143 A

10

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Landing Craft Class 521

13

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Survey Ship Class 753

DEG ROT

FRG Navy

Task Force Supply Vessel Class 702

DEG COMP

FRG Navy

Frigate Class F124

DEG COMP

FRG Navy

Submarine Class 212

DEG COMP

FRG Navy

Task Force Supply Vessel Class 702

DEG COMP

FRG Navy

Corvette Class K 130

DEG COMP*

Australian Navy

Frigate

10

DEG ROT

Bangladesh Navy

Frigate

DEG ROT

Brazilian Navy

Frigate

DEG STAT

Hellenic Navy

Frigate

DEG ROT

Indian Navy

Corvette

DEG ROT

Indian Navy

Frigate Class P 15

DEG ROT

Indian Navy

Frigate Class P 17

DEG COMP

Indian Navy

Frigate Class P 15 A

DEG COMP*

Italian Navy

Submarine Class 212 A

2+2

DEG COMP*

Malaysian Navy

Corvette

DEG ROT

Malaysian Navy

Hydrographic Vessel

DEG ROT

Malaysian Navy

Hydrographic Vessel

DEG COMP

Malaysian Navy

Offshore Patrol Vessel

DEG COMP

Portuguese Navy

Frigate

DEG ROT

Portuguese Navy

Submarine

2+1

DEG COMP

ROK Navy

Frigate

DEG ROT

ROK Navy

Frigate

4+2

DEG COMP

ROK Navy

Destroyer

DEG COMP

ROK Navy

Corvette

28

DEG ROT

*Contract under processing

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Customer

Type of Vessel

Quantity

Type

ROK Navy

Minehunter

DEG STAT

ROK Navy

Submarine Rescue Vessel

DEG ROT

ROK Navy

Amphibious ship

DEG COMP

South African Navy (RSA)

Frigate

DEG COMP

Thai Navy

Minehunter

DEG COMP

Thai Navy

Minehunter

DEG STAT

Turkish Navy

Fast Patrol Boat

DEG COMP

Turkish Navy

Minehunter

DEG COMP

UAE Navy

Corvettes

4+2

DEG COMP*

Spanisch Navy

Submarine

DEG COMP*

ROK Navy

Salvage and Rescue Ship

DEG COMP*

ROK Navy

Figate FFX

1+2

DEG COMP*

UAE-Navy

Retrofit Minehunter

DEG COMP*

FRG Navy

Frigate F125

DEG COMP*

FRG Navy

Task Force Supply Vessel Class 702 (2 Batch)

DEG COMP*

*Contract under processing

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Printed in Germany Technical alterations reserved SAM Electronics GmbH DS 1.054.04/2011

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