Our design team is always inspired by challenging marine projects with an array of technologies and technical obstacles to overcome, this as an EN60945 certified product has tough environmental performance requirements for EMC, Thermal and Vibration which we achieved first time.
Head of Engineering, Captec
THE CUSTOMER
Our customer is a trusted supplier of equipment for a range of marine applications, including navigation, heading and motion measurement, and subsea survey. At the time of the project a longstanding relationship was already in place, and several successful computer hardware solutions for subsea survey had been supplied.
Deliver a technology refresh on a long-standing product due to suppliers ending production of the motherboard and several integral components
Leverage the cost advantages of COTS components together with custom electronics hardware to provide a reliable system suitable for marine environments
Retain a light-weight, rugged design ensuring portability and protection throughout transport and during marine operation
Transportable and fully protected in an integral flight case, so the unit can be transferred efficiently and safely between vessels on a regular basis
Functionality to allow stand-alone use, and the option of rack mounting for longer assignments
The Solution
A COTS+ solution to drive down costs and increase supply chain reliability
Panel computer integrated into a compact flight case for ease of transportation
Engineered metalwork enclosure to retain a robust portable design and reduce overall weight
Low power Intel Atom processor for increased reliability and minimal servicing
VESA-mountable 19” Industrial PC that can also be integrated into a rack mount environment
Integrated brackets and shock absorbers give integral impact and vibration protection
Delivered fully functional and customer application ready with pre-installed and configured Windows 7 Operating System
Customised swappable I/O box VESA mounted to the panel computer to provide connectivity for sensors, video overlay and marine grade power supply
The Outcome
100+ Systems deployed to date on a wide range of vessels engaged in subsea survey and underwater asset inspection
Front USB options for flexibility and ease of use
Maximum longevity through careful component selection
EN60945 marine equipment certified for EMC, thermal & vibration
Durable flight case for easy transportation, deployment and operation with minimal setup
Custom branding to the customer’s requirements
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