Learn to operate DriX and earn iXblue certification

Drix Training

Become a certified DriX Supervisor

DriX Supervisor

iXblue 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. Let's get started - Objectives, learning process and evaluation criteria
4. Theory modules covered in this course
5. Scope and agenda of the practical sessions
6. Practice Agenda - Notes
7. Pre-course survey
1. Vessel characteristics
2. Levels of control
3. General arrangement
4. The internal compartments
5. Video Tour of DriX
6. Structural design and materials
7. DriX-specific concepts
8. Universal Deployment System (UDS)
9. Structural design and material - Video
10. Key performance factors
11. iX kind of magic
12. Test on DriX general presentation - Quiz 1
1. Radio Equipment
2. Radio Equipment - disposition and troubleshooting
3. Latest developments on the DDS
4. 4G-LTE Hub and VesseLINK comm.s for Remote Control Centre
5. Important services to set up before a mission
6. Test on Comm.s - Quiz 2
1. Cameras and sensors for the external environment
2. Cameras - Disposition and troubleshooting
3. Cameras in action
4. Test on Cameras and Lidar - Quiz 3
1. Internal sensors
2. UDS sensors
3. Test on internal sensors - Quiz 4
1. Actuators
2. UDS Actuators
3. SVP Winch
4. Tips for using the SVP Winch
5. Test on Actuators - Quiz 5
1. Main Benefits
2. The Gondola
3. Cables and devices arrangement
4. Equipment Configuration
5. SW and HW to acquire data
6. Sending Waypoints from Qinsy
7. Maintenance for the gondola parts
8. Video Example - Payload integration - R2S 2024
9. How Multilogger works
10. DriX lever arms reference system
11. Test on Survey - Quiz 6
1. Video explanation of the remote control
2. The main panel
3. Important operational aspects
4. UDS remote control
5. UDS remote control - main panel
6. Test on Remote Control - Quiz 7
1. The Importance of understanding the PLC logic and principles
2. Rudder & Keel Control
3. Light and fog horn emergency signals
4. Keeping the humidity low
5. Engine start procedure
6. Speed Control
7. Emergency and security procedures
8. Firefighting system
9. Summary of PLC functions
10. Test on PLC - Quiz 8
1. Electrical Layout - Overview
2. Alternators
3. Power Cabinet
4. Wiring for the power cabinet
5. Engine Cabinet
6. Rear Cabinet Overview
7. Rear Cabinet - Section 1 (Incl. wiring)
8. Rear Cabinet -Section 2
9. Survey block (Incl. wiring)
10. Navigation Block
11. Navigation block - Wiring - Part 1 of 2
12. Navigation block - Wiring - Part 2 of 2
13. Wiring of the mast
14. Overview of the internal arrangement of elec. components
15. UI for electrical distribution and battery monitors
16. DDS Electrical distribution - Overview
17. Smart Electrical Switches (SES) - Electronic Breakers
18. Test on Electrical Architecture - Quiz 9
1. Introduction
2. The DriX Network (Overview, Components and Principles)
3. DriX Network Specifications
4. DriX Network IP address
5. RoboBox - Admin UI
6. 1. HMI Overview
7. 2 - Diagnostics
8. 3 - Map Tools - Mission Planning
9. 3. Starting a Mission
10. 2. Mission Planning
11. 5 - HMI Survey Zones & Payload Manager
12. 4. Following mobiles and DDS docking
13. 7. HMI - Multi DriX
14. 6. Telemetry and other Settings
15. Autopilot communication via Iridium Edge SBD
16. 8. HM I Echo-Sounder Layers Management
17. Quick tour of some User Interfaces commonly used
18. How to guides - Documentation
19. Test on HMI - Quiz 10
1. Pre-start visual checks and tasks
2. INS alignment
3. Obstacles Avoidance System (OAS) - Lidar
4. Automatic Docking - DDS on tow
5. DDS Docking Settings - GNSS, INS and Lidar
6. DDS docking - GNSS, INS and HMI settings
7. Following the mother boat and hovering
8. Emergency recovery
9. Some practical tips about piloting
10. Test on piloting theory- Quiz 11
1. DriX Deployment
2. DDS Deployment via two lifting points
3. Test on Launch & Recovery - Quiz 12
1. Introduction
2. Operations Modes - LoS vs. OTH
3. VesseLINK antenna set up
4. Network architecture for operations OTH
5. Cybersecurity
6. OTH Planning - The zone of operation
7. Settings, checks and procedure for operations OTH
8. Dealing with Latency
9. Limitations of AIS
1. Overview and Characteristics
2. Tour of the main parts
3. Fuel Piping & Injection
4. Cooling System
5. Transmission System
6. Engine maintenance Schedule
7. Engine Maintenance
8. Operators manuals for download (Engine and Reverser)
9. Test of the Engine - Quiz 14
1. Maintenance check list
2. Water-tight seals on the deck
3. Engine Maintenance
4. Pumps, filters and water flow systems
5. How to look after some key actuators
6. Other key mechanical parts
7. Long-term storage
8. Test on Preventive Maintenance - Quiz 15
1. Container Packing - Prerequisites
2. Container preparation
3. Loading DriX in the container
4. Docking DriX inside the DDS
5. How to dock DriX inside the DDS
6. Removing the mast
7. Inclining DriX
8. Covering, fastening and placing all parts in
9. Containerisation - Main steps
10. Container packing checklist
11. Transport on Trailer
12. Container packing with UDS
13. 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 17
1. Final Theory Exam
1. Be ready for the practical sessions
2. Logistical details
3. DriX User Manual - Version Jan 2022
4. Before you go...

About this course

Free
162 lessons
5.5 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 iXblue’s 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

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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Excellent

MORIZET JEREMIE

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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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How it works

Onboarding

Theory

Practice

Theory

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 (Programmable Logic Controller)

9 - Electrical Architecture

10 - Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

11 - Piloting (LoS)

12 - Launch & Recovery

13 - Operations Over The Horizon (OTH)

14 - The Diesel engine

15 - Preventive Maintenance

16 - Containerisation/De-containerisation and transport

17 - Materials and Composite Repairs

Final Test

Taking the next steps

About this course

Practice

Participants' Reviews

DriX eCourse

Simon Peter Macaulay

Excellent course

David Rennie

Excellent

MORIZET JEREMIE

DriX Supervisor online course

DMITRIJS STOLAROVS