Learn to operate DriX and earn exail certification

Drix Training

Become a certified DriX Supervisor

DriX Supervisor

The Official Training

Hundreds of lessons in rich content format to make you explore all there is to know about DriX.

Followed by 6 days of instructor-led hands-on training.

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How it works

Onboarding

You sign up, we verify your project, credentials and, if applicable, the course pre-payment. You will need to sign an NDA. When the process is complete this course is assigned to you and you will be notified via email.
Theory

You will start learning the theory of the course on this e-learning platform, on your own time, prior to beginning the practical training sessions.
Practice

When a small group of participants is formed, a practical session is scheduled. The instructor and the participants will work together for 6 days of intensive hands-on training.

Theory

1. Welcome message from the instructor
2. How to use this e-learning platform
3. Course objectives, learning outcomes, skills pre-requisites and evaluation criteria
4. Plan of activities for the practice course
5. Pre-course survey
1. iX kind of magic
2. Vessel characteristics
3. General arrangement
4. The internal compartments
5. Video Tour of DriX
6. Structural design and material - Video
7. Overview of DriX operations
8. Levels of control and Operators' Roles
9. CortiX software - Overview
10. Introduction to PLC
11. The DriX Network
12. Transport and communication protocols used in the DriX
13. DriX Deployment System (DDS)
14. Universal Deployment System (UDS)
15. Test on DriX general presentation - Quiz 1
1. Objectives and limitations of radio devices
2. Radio Equipment Overview
3. Radio systems within LoS
4. Radio Systems for OTH
5. VHF Radio systems
6. GNSS for DriX and DDS
7. Important services to set up before a mission
8. Test on Comm.s - Quiz 2
1. Cameras and OAS sensors - Overview
2. Lidar & Radar
3. OAS IR Camera
4. All-around & Underwater Cameras
5. Internal Cameras
6. Cameras in action
7. Cameras - Disposition and troubleshooting
8. Test on Cameras and Lidar - Quiz 3
1. Overview of internal sensors
2. Internal compartment sensors
3. Engine telemetry
4. Keel positions sensors
5. Voltage and Current sensors
6. DDS sensors
7. UDS sensors
8. Test on internal sensors - Quiz 4
1. Overview of Actuators
2. Power Control
3. Propulsion
4. Steering and trim stabilisation
5. Lights and sound signalling devices
6. Safety equipment
7. Firefighting system
8. Moisture control and air circulation
9. Keel-lifting system
10. DDS actuators
11. UDS Actuators
12. Tips for using the SVP Winch
13. Test on Actuators - Quiz 5
1. Main Benefits
2. The Gondola
3. Cables and devices arrangement
4. SW and HW to acquire data
5. Importing SVP into SIS
6. Maintenance for the gondola parts
7. Video Example - Payload integration - R2S 2024
8. How Multilogger works
9. Test on Survey - Quiz 6
1. How to use the Remote Control
2. UDS remote control
3. Test on Remote Control - Quiz 7
1. Over view of PLC main functions
2. Engine Start Control
3. Reverser and Trolling Valve control
4. RPM Control
5. Rudder Control
6. Light signalling
7. Foghorn signals
8. Ventilation control
9. Moisture control
10. Keel Control
11. Firefighting system control
12. Emergency Shutdown
13. Test on PLC - Quiz 8
1. Electrical Layout - Overview
2. Overview of the internal arrangement of elec. components
3. Power System
4. Wiring for the power cabinet
5. Alternators
6. Engine Cabinet
7. Rear Cabinet Overview
8. Rear Cabinet - Section 1 (Incl. wiring)
9. Rear Cabinet -Section 2
10. Navigation Block - overview
11. Navigation block - Wiring
12. Survey block - Overview
13. Survey block - wiring
14. Other circuits - Wiring
15. Wiring of the Mast
16. UI for electrical distribution
17. DDS Electrical distribution - Overview
18. Summary: electrical power system
19. Summary: electrical distribution system
20. Summary: Smart Electrical Switches (SES) - Electronic Breakers
21. Low Power Mode
22. Tightening Torque Verification for the electrical equipment
23. Test on Electrical Architecture - Quiz 9
1. 1. HMI main panel - Overview
2. 2. HMI functionalities - Overview
3. 3. Diagnostics
4. 4. Mission Planning
5. 5. DriX Configuration
6. 6. Mission Playing
7. 7. Following mobiles and DDS docking
8. 9. HMI - Multi DriX
9. 10. HM I Echo-Sounder Layers Management
10. 11. Survey Page - SVP casting
11. 12. Virtual Remote Control & Keel Control
12. 13. Displaying background maps on HMI
13. 14. DDS Monitor
14. 15. Quick tour of some User Interfaces commonly used
15. Rosbags files - Visualisation and debugging - Foxglove -Part 1
16. Rosbags files- Using Foxglove - Part 2
17. Test on HMI - Quiz 10
1. Pre-start checks
2. Hoisting DriX
3. DDS/UDS deployment -Single lifting point
4. Launch and recovery using a Davit - 2 lifting points
5. INS initialisation and alignment
6. Obstacles Avoidance System (OAS) - Lidar
7. Lidar Calibration
8. OAS Principles
9. Automatic Docking - DDS on tow
10. Autodocking - GPS vs Lidar localisation
11. DDS docking - GNSS, INS and HMI settings
12. Following the mother boat and hovering
13. Emergency recovery
14. Emergency recovery with DDS
15. Practical recommendations for vessel handling during a mission
16. Tips on Remote Control usage
17. Test on Operations within Line of Sight (LoS) - Quiz 11
1. Introduction
2. Operations Modes - LoS vs. OTH
3. Network architecture for operations OTH
4. Cybersecurity
5. ROC HMI User set-up
6. OTH Planning - The zone of operation
7. Settings, checks and procedure for operations OTH
8. Dealing with Latency
9. Limitations of AIS
10. Operational limitations
1. Overview and Characteristics
2. Tour of the main parts
3. Fuel Piping & Injection
4. Cooling System
5. Transmission System
6. Engine Alignment
7. Test of the Engine - Quiz 13
1. Maintenance schedule and tasks
2. Engine Maintenance
3. Tips about the maintenance of the engine
4. Fuel pre-filter Replacement
5. Reverser Filter replacement
6. Reverser heat-exchanger Inspection
7. Replacing the propeller-shaft seal
8. Inspection of injector spring
9. Water-tight seals on the deck
10. Pumps, filters and water flow systems
11. How to look after some key actuators
12. Other key mechanical parts
13. Long-term storage
14. Test on Preventive Maintenance - Quiz 14
1. Prepping DriX/DDS before container packing
2. Prepping up DriX/DDS prior to container packing
3. Removing and Installing the gondola
4. Removing and Installing the payload
5. Prop - Installation and removal
6. Rudder - Installation and removal
7. Top of the mast - Installation and removal
8. Mast - Removal and Installation
9. Deck preparation before containerisation
10. How to dock DriX inside the DDS
11. Container packing with DDS
12. Container packing with UDS
13. Connecting the mast
14. Connecting the cables from the Mast to the equipment
15. Transport on Trailer
16. Test on Containerisation & Transport - Quiz 16
1. Damage assessment and diagnosis
2. Composite repairs
3. Changing the Crash Box
4. Test on material and composite repairs - Quiz 16
1. Final Theory Exam
1. Be ready for the practical sessions
2. Logistical details
3. DriX User Manual - Version Jan 2022
4. Tools inventory list
5. Pre-sail check lists
6. Diesel engine specs and user manual
7. Maintenance check list
8. Before you go...

About this course

Free
199 lessons
11.5 hours of video content

Practice

Practical sessions last 6 days

After completing the theory modules online, during 6 intensive days, instructor-led hands-on training will cover all practical aspects of:

Piloting at sea (manual piloting and auto-piloting + Exam)

During these days participants will also learn via hands-on training:
- DriX Deployment
- Commissioning
- Payload Integration
- Electric circuitry
- Software
- Maintenance
- The diesel engine
- Diagnosis

Practice sessions are either run on exail premises or, if a client has their own DriX, on client’s premises. If you already have an account please do sign in below.

Participants' Reviews

Very detailed and complete course

Renato Moraes

The course is very well built to teach you all the general and specific aspects of DriX. Totally worth it and I feel like I am prepared to do the practical p...

The course is very well built to teach you all the general and specific aspects of DriX. Totally worth it and I feel like I am prepared to do the practical part of the course now.

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NOAA Gallagher

michael gallagher

The online training was very good prep for the in-person training. It is about the right length and level of detail. It ensures the student is ready for in...

The online training was very good prep for the in-person training. It is about the right length and level of detail. It ensures the student is ready for in-person training, but it doesn't overload the student with too much detail, which is best focused on during the in-person training.

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OI Drix Supervisor Course

William Dann

Extremely well presented

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DriX eCourse

Simon Peter Macaulay

Course gave a very good combination of text, video and diagrams to cover all the key elements of the DriX system. The frequent quiz questions were useful in ...

Course gave a very good combination of text, video and diagrams to cover all the key elements of the DriX system. The frequent quiz questions were useful in focusing the learner on the key areas.

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Excellent course

David Rennie

Comprehensive, well structured and clearly explained content.

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DriX Supervisor online course

DMITRIJS STOLAROVS

Very good and useful online course! User friendly. Very easy to navigate.

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Drix Supervisor Class

Matt Mooney

The class was very informative and I look forward to the hands on portion of the class.

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Onboarding

Theory

Practice

0 - Introduction

1 - DriX General Presentation

2 - Telecommunications Equipment

3 - Cameras and Lidar

4 - Internal Sensors

5 - Actuators

6 - Survey equipment and payload integration

7 - Remote Control

8 - PLC

9 - Electrical Architecture

10 - Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

11 - Operations within Line of Sight (LoS)

12 - Operations Over The Horizon (OTH)

14 - The Diesel engine

14 - Preventive Maintenance

15 - Mobilisation, Container packing and transport

16 - Materials and Composite Repairs

Final Test

Taking the next steps

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