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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
4 x Industrial PC Operator Interface Panels (3 in the Engine Room and 1 on the
Bridge)
CSI DeltaMACS modular alarm system (BV approved) allows for simple design and
expansion
Direct Thermocouple and RTD connection to alarm input modules
Exhaust gas temperature monitoring software provides alarm upon deviation and
graphical display for all engine cylinders
Alarm settings, descriptions and groupings are user-definable via a plug-in
QWERTY keyboard
Outputs from the alarm system are used as interlocks for the Engine Control
System
Over 300 Digital Inputs and 150 Analog Inputs connected to the system
Complete system was designed and installed within 6 weeks
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INTRODUCTION
The Bader III is a Cattle Carrier that is used to transport live sheep and
cattle from Australia to the Middle-East. In May 2000, the Bader III suffered an
engine room fire that severely damaged the electrical wiring and engine controls
on-board. As a result, Industrial Automation was invited to replace the existing
(damaged) alarm system, as well as the Engine Control System (this is a separate
control system powered by a Sixnet PLC). Since the ship’s owners were losing
thousands of dollars every day that it remained in port, the entire project was
to be completed within 6 weeks.
APPLICATION
Industrial Automation is to design,
supply and commission the new alarm system on-board the Bader III. The old alarm
lamps are to be replaced with LCD Operator Interface Panels, and the old alarm
panel completely removed and re-wired.
It also includes the supply and calibration of new pressure and temperature
meters, to replace those damaged in the fire.
EQUIPMENT USED
CSI DeltaMACS Modular
Alarm System consisting of
the following components:
- 14 x 32pt Digital Input Modules
- 2 x 32pt Digital Output Modules
- 12 x16ch Analog Input Modules
• 4 x Industrial Panel PC’s
• 3-tier cubicle (2.2m long)
• Faget pressure/temp. meters |
END RESULT The old
alarm system was removed and the new 3-tier panel (complete with CSI DeltaMACS
modular alarm system) was installed in its place. Three Panel PC’s were
installed in the Engine Room, with one PC being installed on the Bridge. The
system was designed, installed and commissioned within 6 weeks.
The new alarm system has the following features:
• Alarm settings & descriptions,
can be changed via a plug-in
qwerty keyboard - allowing for
self-maintenance of system;
• Graphical display of exhaust
gas temp’s for all engines;
• Grouped alarm screens can
be configured to provide a
summary of each sub-system;
• Real-time alarm printing;
• Industrial keypad provides
alarm control and screen
navigation;
• Alarm System still functions
without Panel PC’s - through
horn circuit and flashing
LED’s.
The Alarm System installed on the Bader III is also capable of the following:
• DeltaMACS alarm modules
can be distributed throughout
the ship to reduce wiring;
• Graphical screens can be
added to the Panel PC’s;
• The existing system can
handle up to 448 Digital
Alarms, 192 Analog Inputs
and 64 Digital Outputs - with
room for expansion.
• Optional engineer safety and
paging system;
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