Ethernet Direct Penetrates Japanese Marine Application by Deploying Ethernet Network on Vessels

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9th July 2010

Source: Ethernet Direct

A Japanese vessel manufacturer has chosen Ethernet Direct in one of its application by using serial interface to connect the automatic hydraulic control system with the control room when developing a new generation of vessels. The purpose of doing so aims to effectively improve the interference problem accrued from using analog transmission. In addition to solve problems brought by analog lines, the vessel developer also wants each serial node to send data back to the central control room via Ethernet network. Industrial networking devices are required to accomplish this demand.

With proven success stories in Japan, Ethernet Direct is selected and BMS-436 product is deployed. BMS-436 is a 4-port high speed serial device server translating data between the serial and Ethernet formats. It has 4 RS-232/422/485 ports for connecting manifold serial devices onsite in one location. BMS-436 provides quick, reliable and seamless integration of existing RS-23/422/485 devices to an Ethernet network. It is also equipped with versatile operation modes which provide a transparent data channel between serial device and the TCP/IP network, so that the serial device can be accessed through standard TCP/IP protocols. BMS-436 can re-establish the TCP connection every 5 seconds in case network malfunction occurs, keeping the device staying connected as soon as possible.

Furthermore, Ethernet Direct products are now compliant to DNV maritime standards. Quality assurance is a key focus for Ethernet Direct and a framework for focusing on customer and product requirements to meet the various industry compliances.

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