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All American Marine

Control System for Hydrogen-fueled Vessels

Based in Washington, All American Marine, a leading shipyard specializing in catamarans and vessels, partnered with Altus to modernize its fleet's automation system and develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered catamaran, which is also the world’s first to be used in commercial operations.

Hydrogen-fueled Catamaran Control System

The system's primary goal is to automate the start and stop processes for pumps and exhaust fans onboard the vessel. Additionally, it monitors various operational parameters through digital and analog sensors installed throughout the ship, collecting critical data on the vessel's performance.

Data Collection

Monitors operational parameters via digital and analog sensors, capturing data on the vessel's condition

High connectivity

The system’s extensive range of communication interfaces and protocols enables the PLC to connect seamlessly with a variety of smart devices

Cost Efficiency

With built-in analog interfaces, the solution requires minimal engineering investment for system configuration, reducing overall costs

DNV Certification

Todos os CLPs da Série XP estão em conformidade com as normas de segurança da Det Norske Veritas, possuindo certificação DNV

Arquitetura de controle de alta conectividade

High Connectivity Control Architecture

The system architecture includes five XP315 controllers, part of Altus’s IoT-ready line, and a 15” HMI from the X2 Series. Four of the controllers are housed in isolated cabinets in the Motor Control Centers (MCC), located next to the fuel cell room and in each hull. They manage the drivers that control the onboard pumps and exhaust fans via a CANopen network. These controllers also collect data from sensors monitoring system variables

The fifth PLC, along with the HMI, is located on the bridge. Both the MCC controllers and the bridge’s Xpress PLC are connected to the X2 HMI through an Ethernet network, using the OPC UA protocol for communication.

Robustez e alto desempenho com os CLPs Nexto Xpress

Robustness and high performance with Nexto Xpress PLCs

Para garantir que essas atividades sejam realizadas conforme o esperado, é essencial observar alguns indicadores, incluindo temperatura interna, níveis de porão e tanque, resfriamento de células de hidrogênio, backup, desligamento, status e monitoramento do sistema. Com alta velocidade e elevado índice de confiabilidade, os controladores programáveis da Série XP foram a solução escolhida para compor o sistema de controle e garantir a operacionalidade desses processos.

Para aumentar sua robustez, os produtos XP também passam por uma tropicalização, essencial para equipamentos instalados em embarcações. Além disso, todos os CLPs da família Xpress estão em conformidade com as normas de segurança da Det Norske Veritas, possuindo certificação DNV categoria Type Approval, o que os torna totalmente prontos para serem utilizados em aplicações marítimas.

Versatilidade e alta capacidade de comunicação com a Série XP

Thanks to its compact design and high I/O point density, the Nexto Xpress allowed the client to place a controller in each MCC cabinet to manage auxiliary loads, significantly reducing the need for wiring between the engine room and the bridge. This led to considerable cost savings in the project’s automation budget.

Dave Bechtel, sócio proprietário da Bluefin Marine, comenta que o poder de comunicação do CLP XP foi um dos diferenciais que levaram à escolha do CLP como solução de controle para a aplicação. “A diversidade de interfaces de comunicação e protocolos disponíveis no produto é muito interessante, possibilita comunicar com diferentes dispositivos inteligentes”, afirma Dave.

Another advantage of Altus IoT-ready PLCs is the cost savings in development. With built-in analog interfaces, the system requires less engineering investment, resulting in a high-performance solution with optimized cost efficiency.