AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

The Onyx Marine Automation system is based on a CAN-bus network that connects a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) to a number of remote I/O (Input/ Output) units. Both the digital and analogical data acquisition modules are available in different versions from 4 to 32 channels per unit. In addition to these I/O standard modules, others are available for specific functions such as light control, solid-state powers, alarms, serial controllers and access control interfaces. All modules are designed exclusively for our marine automation systems.

System functions

The valuable new functions of all Onyx Marine Automation monitoring systems increase performance and safety on a boat.
Easy to use and install, these solutions can be mounted both on new systems and those already in use.

Lights

Management of internal, external and scenery lighting.

Signal horn

With foghorn function and preset signals according to COLREG rules and regulations.

Fluid transfer

Monitoring and control of pumps and valves, control of the fuel, water and bilge systems and automatic transfers between tanks. Automatic detection of valve failure.

Doors

Personalised alarms for controlling access point and door openings. Automatic selection for harbour and navigation modes.

Fire and gas detection

Fire and gas detection – monitoring systems on each deck.

Air conditioning

Monitoring and control of air-conditioning systems. Interfacing with entertainment systems.

Search lights

Handling control.

Tank level

Monitoring of tank levels with automatic curve linearisation.

Bilge system

Monitoring and control of pumps and valves.

On duty system

Selection of officer on-duty cabin with alarm relaying system.

Window blinds

Management of blind and window opening/closing.

Remote access

Remote access via the Internet for diagnostics, configuration and upgrading.

i-Pad™

Replica del monitoraggio su i-Pad™.

Generators

Monitoring and control of generators (via serial and/or J1939).

Trim tabs

Automatic control of trim tabs and surface propellers to optimise navigation.

Video surveillance

Control of cameras.

Blowers

Monitoring and control of blowers/ventilation systems and inverters.

Data logging

System data registration.

Engine order telegraph

Engine order telegraph (LRS approved).

Work time monitoring

Monitoring of the work times of each individual machine with maintenance software interface.

Battery chargers

Monitoring of batteries and battery chargers.

Power management

Comprehensive power management system with automatic parallel (generators + shore power).

Windshield wipers

Comprehensive management of windshield wipers, windshield washers and heaters.

Engines

Monitoring of engines (via serial and/or J1939).

Alarm messenger

Remote alarm notification via SMS or UHF radio. Alarm notification on onboard phones via PABX.

Watertight / fireproof doors

Monitoring of watertight and fireproof doors (LRS approved).

Log book

Filling out of machinery forms.

Online manuals

Online manuals

Alarms

Comprehensive alarms management (UMS/ACCU approved): alarms history, active alarms page, multiple buzzers, selection of officer on duty cabin and alarms printout. LRS approved BNWAS function.

Entertainment

Comprehensive alarms management (UMS/ACCU approved): alarms history, active alarms page, multiple buzzers, selection of officer on duty cabin and alarms printout. LRS approved BNWAS function.

Special Project

Onyx Marine Automation’s highly versatile architecture makes it possible to interface onboard automation with any kind of electric or electronic device. This is crucial in the case of a hybrid propulsion system, where onboard automation becomes a link for traditional, electrical and generated propulsion systems.

The first four international projects to be developed within the sphere of hybrid systems bear the name Onyx Marine Automation and have been a resounding success. They were developed in association with Siemens Marine Solutions and RTN.

Onyx Marine Automation developed all the electronic control for Topsystem Surface Drives System, the new propelling system that can control setup and direction on high performance boats and ribs.

Easy SET is an integrated system connected to the CAN net engines, of which it visualizes all the data, in order to assure complete control of both the trim and flap. This amazing product enables users to control the trim and flap automatically, without pilots having to control the trim. They simply have to set up the kind of navigation they want, choosing from the following three:

  • CRUISE the system favours the comfort and the lowest litre/mile consumption
  • SPORTthe system considers the highest performance only
  • ROUGH in the case of very rough seas, it controls the plane trim, optimizing the performance of the boat
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