TNS Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Overview

The most important system on a ship is the engine system. If the engine system is damaged or does not operate correctly, the ship could pose a serious danger to itself or other ocean-going vessels. In order to ensure that the engine system operates smoothly, the ship's mechanic must keep track of various items, such as the temperature of the engine, input/output pressure, tachometer, output horsepower, knots, etc. All of this information must be sent to the control center for the commander/operator to control and monitor the system.

Solution

Many types of devices are available to help the commander or operator collect information about the condition of the engine. The controller, sensors, transmitter, and signal generator are usually attached to the key parts of the engine to monitor the status of the engine. These devices collect different types of information and transmit the data via an RS-232/485 interface. The serial signal is then transferred to the Ethernet network via a serial-to-Ethernet device server. In this way, all of the information about the engine's status can be transmitted via Ethernet to the control center to be used for control, monitoring, and further analysis.

When monitoring devices detect abnormal conditions, a preset alarm is triggered to notify the administrator or operator. At the same time, detailed information is transmitted to the control center via the Ethernet network. By connecting monitoring devices to the Ethernet network, engine information can be transmitted directly to the control center. This way, fewer crew members are required to monitor the ship's engine.

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MOXA EDS-728 Series 24+4G port Gigabit modular managed Ethernet switches

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