Albatross Control System NMEA 2000 ® Standard modular shipborne monitoring and control system

System positioning and core standards

Albatross Control System is an open shipborne monitoring and control platform for yachts/ships, fully based on NMEA 2000 ®**  Industrial standard design.

Communication speed: 250kbps, 26 times faster than NMEA0183

Network structure: single backbone bus+branch nodes, terminal resistors at both ends, centralized power supply

Power supply requirement: 9-16VDC; 24V ships need to be equipped with a 24 → 12V converter

Hardware module system (analog to NMEA 2000) ®）

Module Name Core Function Adaptation Sensor

Alba Engine speed, oil pressure, boost pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature, generator voltage American standard 10-180 Ω, European standard 30-240 Ω VDO

Alba Multi 4-channel independent liquid level/pressure/temperature monitoring resistor type, 0-5V voltage type VDO

Alba Battery Voltage, Temperature, Battery Level, and Range Battery Pack Universal

Alba AC AC parameter monitoring for marine generators/power grids

Alba In digital input acquisition switch, alarm, liquid level

Alba Out relay output controls lights, pumps, and valves

Alba Lighting navigation lights/interior lights control+fault detection for all ship lighting

Alba Propeller Propeller Controlled Propulsion System

Alba CPU system core processor global data center

Albatross On Board Software

Version: v1.6B308

Architecture: Client server, supporting Ethernet/WiFi multi terminal

Software package:

ALBA-OB I: Basic Monitoring (Essential)

ALBA-OB II: Advanced Features (Full Monitoring)

Core competencies:

Real time display of engine, fuel tank, battery, temperature, pressure, lighting, etc

Data log storage, configurable alarms

Interface customization: layout, units, colors, day/night mode

Remote control equipment, automatic logic programming

Dedicated display terminal

Protection: IP65 waterproof and dustproof

Panel: High brightness sunlight readable, LED low-power backlight

Touch: USB touch interface

Power supply: 8-36VDC wide voltage

Installation: VESA standard bracket

Interfaces: VGA, DVI, S-Video, USB

Usage: nautical chart relay, navigation monitoring CCTV、 Video playback

Core advantages

Open Standard: No brand binding, compatible with all NMEA 2000 ®  equipment

Analog to Digital: Directly connect to existing resistor/VDO sensors without the need for replacement

Minimalist wiring: Single bus replaces complex wiring harnesses, significantly reducing installation costs

Full ship coverage: integrated monitoring and control, supporting lighting automation and fault alarm

High cost-effectiveness: achieving glass cockpit and onboard intelligence at low cost

Key issues

Question 1: What is the core technological advantage of the Albatross system? NMEA 2000 ®  What are the advantages compared to traditional solutions?

Answer: The core advantage is based on the open NMEA 2000 ®  Standard, existing analog sensors can be directly converted into digital buses without the need for proprietary protocols. NMEA 2000 ®  Using CAN bus and 250kbps high-speed, 26 times faster than NMEA0183; Single cable networking, simple wiring, low cost, compatible with all mainstream ship power brands.

Question 2: What engine parameters can the Alba Engine module monitor? What common marine sensors does it support?

Answer: It can monitor engine speed, oil pressure, boost pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature, and generator voltage. Supports American standard 10-180 Ω, European standard 30-240 Ω resistance sensors, as well as VDO sensors, which can be used in parallel with existing analog meters or directly connected to sensors.

Question 3: What is the difference between the OB-I and OB-II versions of Albatross shipborne software? What remote and automation capabilities does the system support?

answer:

OB-I is a basic package that only provides basic parameter display and is a necessary underlying package for running.

OB-II is an advanced package that provides complete monitoring, alarm, data logging, advanced interface, and control functions.

The system supports WiFi/Ethernet multi client, and can remotely switch devices, program automatic logic, provide navigation light fault alarms, and automatically control lighting.