Components
I/O interface: WAGO 750
FT NavVision I/O Processing Unit
For I/O interfacing FT NavVision® uses the modular and extensible I/O’s from WAGO’s 750-system. The system is optimized for process-oriented communication and is a scalable-performance solution for high integration density. The 750-system has been approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Lloyds Register (LR), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA), Korean Certification (KR) & Nippon Kodoshi Corporation (NKK).
The WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750 features a multitude of modules, individually designed and engineered for widely varying purposes (like digital & analogue I/O, or counters). When linked together (by simply placing them next to each other), the modules form a bus that transports the collected data of all modules to a headstation. This headstation in turn places the collected data onto the Ethernet network using its LAN-connection.
Because of its modular design, a defective I/O module (or slice) is easily replaced by removing the defective slice and replacing it with a new one of the same type. After a power reset, to prevent unwanted Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) behavior, the configuration of the old slice is automatically written to the new slice, where after normal operation can continue as if nothing ever happened.
PLC head stations (also called couplers) that plug into the front of the PLC modules offer fast replacement. By giving in the correct MAC -address of the specific I/O head station, the configuration will start automatically (after a power reset). As a troubleshooting aid, status indicators are provided on the front of modules for indication of fault status.
FT NavVision®, combined with the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750 enables you to wire complete systems without having to rely on the fieldbus. The combination of digital and analog in- & outputs with varying potentials, powers and signals
Network switches
FT NavVision Network Switch
The network switches used by Free Technics have been especially designed for use in industrial environments, & support 10 MBit/s and fast 100 MBit/s Ethernet.
The switches are ideally suited for setting up small Ethernet/Fast ETHERNET networks quickly or expanding existing networks, easily and economically.
They have 8 twisted pair ports with standard RJ-45 connectors. Since the switches can be cascaded in any way, your network can be easily adapted to the physical characteristics of your vessel.
Installation is very fast since the switches snap on to standard DIN rails. Thanks to their auto-negotiation function, each port sets itself automatically to 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX and to full or half duplex operation. Devices can be connected via Plug & Play which saves time during start-up. 24 Volt power supply can be supplied redundantly, increasing the reliability of the network and the system.
- 8 UTP ports (10/100 Mbit/s, full/half duplex)
- High degree of cascade: flexible network planning
- Redundant voltage supply offers ultimate transmission path reliability
- Function control using signaling contacts for remote diagnosis without management software
- Easily installed on a standard DIN Rail
- Rugged, industrial housing
- Operating temperature 0° C to +60° C
- Germanischer Lloyd approval (15 662 – 00 HH)
FT NavVision Serial-to-LAN Interface
Serial-to-LAN Interface
The Serial-to-LAN interfaces in FT NavVision systems are actually tiny computers. Given their programmable nature, these interfaces can be deployed with a large number of connected devices. The interfaces are equipped with 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports, providing a versatile communication platform. Unlike the x86 CPU, as found in standard PC’s, the ARM9 CPU used in these interfaces combines powerful computing and communication functions without generating too much heat. The two RS-232/422/485 serial ports allow you to connect a variety of serial devices, whose data are then transferred onto the vessel’s network using the two LAN ports.
- 32-bit 192 MHz processor
- Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for network redundancy
- 2 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports
- Any Baudrate from 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
- Built-in RTC, Buzzer, WDT
- -40 to 75° C wide operating temperature model available (UC-7110 only)
- DIN-Rail or wall mountable
- Robust fan-less design
FT NavVision CAN Interface
CAN Interface
The CAN Interface is a solution that enables CAN devices (e.g. engines or generators) to be coupled to the Local Area Network, whereby remote monitoring and control is possible. The CAN Interface controls networked communication and makes a transparent CAN-based application interface available to the user.
The device supports a transparent, protocol-independent transfer of the CAN messages, thus allowing its implementation into a wide range of possible applications.
FT NavVision AC Monitor
AC Monitoring
The FT NavVision® AC Monitor is a universally applicable measuring transducer, suitable for accurate measurement of voltage and current. The transducer is suitable for 1 or 3 phase systems, with or without zero conductor. All inputs and outputs, and the auxiliary supply, are fully galvanically separated, which guarantees problem-free operation.
The connector set provided allows for quick mounting of the transducer. The connector set is polarized, keeping the risk of connection errors to an absolute minimum.
The heart of the AC Monitor is a digital signal controller, which allows for a very quick response time. Standard measurement options are phase voltage and/or line voltage, current, frequency, active power, reactive power, apparent power, cos phi, sin phi, phi and energy consumption. All measurements are available per phase and as a total (depending on the network).
