Product Core Brief
- Model: DPS 110 (designation unconfirmed — VERIFY from nameplate)
- Brand: Kongsberg Maritime
- Series: VERIFY — K-Pos / Compact DP (cPos) / legacy DP platform
- Core Function: Part of a dynamic positioning system that automatically maintains a vessel’s position and heading using integrated sensors, thrusters, and control algorithms
- Product Type: Marine DP system component / legacy spare
- Key Specs: VERIFY (DP class support) | VERIFY (module function: controller / operator station / interface) | VERIFY (sensor interfaces)
- Condition: New Original / New Surplus
Key Technical Specifications
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Model | DPS 110 (VERIFY from nameplate) |
| Identification | Brand | Kongsberg Maritime |
| Identification | Platform | VERIFY (K-Pos / cPos / other) |
| Classification | Module Function | VERIFY (DP controller / operator station / I/O) |
| Compliance | DP Class | VERIFY (DP1 / DP2 / DP3 per IMO and class society) |
| Interfaces | Position Reference | VERIFY (DGPS / HiPAP / Fanbeam / MRU / gyro) |
| Interfaces | Propulsion / Thruster | VERIFY |
| Redundancy | Architecture | VERIFY — required for DP2/DP3 certification |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | VERIFY |
| Compatibility | Interchangeable Variants | VERIFY — do not assume from “DPS” prefix |
| Supply | Availability Status | Legacy / obsolete stock |
Product Introduction (No Fluff)
This is a component for a Kongsberg dynamic positioning system — the technology that lets offshore vessels hold position and heading without anchors, compensating for wind, waves, and current in real time. Kongsberg’s DP systems are installed on more than 4,000 offshore vessels, semi-submersible platforms, wind service vessels, and aquaculture ships worldwide.
The commercial reality here is simple: a DP vessel with a failed module cannot legally or safely run DP operations. That means a vessel off-hire at day rates that dwarf the cost of the part. Bottom line: DP spares are bought against a maintenance horizon, not against today’s alarm — and the model designation must be exact, because “DPS” alone is not a Kongsberg part number.
QA & Testing SOP
How a DP module gets validated before shipping.
- Anti-counterfeit intake. Nameplate photographed under raking light; full model and revision string must be legible and laser-etched. Counterfeits fail on the trailing characters.
- Connector and board inspection. Edge connectors and marine-grade terminals checked for bent pins, oxidation, and salt-air corrosion — the dominant failure mode on vessel-installed electronics.
- Bench power-up. Rated voltage applied through a current-limited supply. Startup sequence, self-test result, and LED behavior logged against the manual.
- Function verification. For controllers: test with simulated sensor inputs, confirm DP and joystick control algorithms respond and outputs are generated correctly. For operator stations: display, joystick axe
s, and mode transitions exercised through the full operating sequence. - ESD-safe, moisture-protected packing. Anti-static bag, foam cradle, humidity indicator, sealed and photographed before dispatch.
Installation Pitfalls & Guide
❗ Model ambiguity is the first failure. Confirm the exact Kongsberg part number from the removed unit before ordering. “DPS 110” is not sufficient to guarantee a match.
❗ DP class and certification. Replacing a module on a DP2 or DP3 vessel can affect the certified configuration. Any change may require a class society survey and a renewed DP FMEA before operations resume.
❗ Redundancy state. On DP2/DP3 systems, confirm which unit is primary before removal. Swapping the wrong one mid-operation forces an unplanned switchover.
❗ Sensor interface and calibration. Position reference and motion sensor interfaces are calibrated as a system. Confirm cable lengths, addressing, and calibration data match the original configuration.
Replacement sequence:
- Pre-install — photograph slot position, jumpers, and cabling; export the system configuration.
- Removal — de-energize the bay or perform a documented switchover; label every cable.
- Install — seat fully, restore jumpers and grounding, torque terminals to spec.
- Commissioning — cold boot, load configuration, validate each sensor channel against a known reference, then complete a DP capability check before returning the vessel to DP operations.
Technical FAQ
Is pricing negotiable on volume? On legacy marine stock, price follows availability rather than quantity. Tell us your real requirement up front.
What warranty applies? Twelve months on New Original. Six months on New Surplus. We state the difference rather than bury it.
Will any Kongsberg DP module swap into my system? No. K-Pos, cPos, and legacy DP hardware are not cross-compatible, and DP class certification depends on the exact configuration. Match the complete part number.
Can I upgrade to a newer DP platform instead? You can — but that means new sensor integration, new configuration, and a fresh class approval and DP FMEA. That’s an engineering project, not a purchase order. If you want it, we’ll scope it honestly.
Is this part obsolete? Treat it as legacy. Order against your maintenance horizon, not against today’s failure.
Next step: send a nameplate photo and I’ll replace every VERIFY field with confirmed data, and correct the model name if “DPS 110” turns out to be a misread. I can also add FAQPage + Product Schema markup on request.
