9 July 2025
Integration of sensor technology in ship systems
Explore the benefits of advanced sensor technology
Project description
In this project, the challenge lay in being able to reliably control multiple electronically controlled diesel engines (EDC/ECU) from a central mixing console, or ‘dyno’. DdR designed a CAN bus protocol to avoid crashes, delays and connection failures. The result: real-time control, easy integration and comprehensive data logging.
More technical details
- Date: April 2018
- Category: Engineering - CAN bus
- Duration: 6 weeks (analysis to implementation)
- Tags: #CANbus #motor interface #datalogging
Implemented solutions
- Designing a custom CAN bus network with fault handling and redundancy
- Integration of motor controllers, displays and sensors into a single interface
- Validation through test set-ups and phased implementation
Results
- Fault-free control under test load
- Easy-to-read data for optimisation and reporting
- Increased efficiency as operators can quickly get an overview
Key takeaways
- How a reliable CAN bus protocol works
- The importance of fault tolerance for industrial motor installations
- Practical integration of hardware and software in maritime systems
