Application of cables in marine control equipment
1.Scene Introduction
With the rapid development of marine industry technology, the trend of intelligentization and networking of marine control equipment is becoming more and more obvious. As a key component connecting various parts of the control system, marine control equipment cables play a vital role in the navigation, operation and monitoring of ships. With the increasing complexity and precision of ship control systems, the performance and quality requirements for marine control equipment cables are getting higher and higher. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop a set of efficient, stable and reliable marine control equipment cable solutions to enhance the operation efficiency and safety of ship control system.
2.Pain point analysis
In marine control systems, the performance and reliability of cables directly affect the stability and safety of the system. However, traditional marine control equipment cables often have the following pain points:
Unstable electrical performance: Due to improper manufacturing process and material selection, the electrical performance of the cable is unstable, resulting in signal transmission distortion or delay, affecting the normal operation of the control system.
Weak anti-interference ability: ships operate in a complex environment with serious electromagnetic interference. The anti-interference ability of traditional cables is weak, and they are susceptible to external interference, resulting in malfunction or failure of the control system.
Poor mechanical properties: ships will produce vibration and impact during navigation, the mechanical properties of traditional cables are poor, easy to fracture or damage, affecting the reliability of the control system.
Maintenance difficulties: the design and maintenance of traditional cable is not convenient enough, resulting in faults in the rapid positioning and repair, increasing the maintenance costs and difficulties.
3.The marine control equipment on the cable requirements
In view of the above pain points, marine control equipment on the cable puts forward the following requirements:
Excellent electrical performance: the cable should have stable electrical performance to ensure the accuracy and real-time signal transmission.
Strong anti-interference ability: the cable should have good anti-interference ability, able to resist external electromagnetic interference, to ensure the stable operation of the control system.
Good mechanical properties: the cable should have excellent flexibility and wear resistance, able to withstand ship vibration and impact, to maintain long-term stable operation.
Convenient maintenance: cable design should be easy to install and maintain, reduce maintenance costs and difficulties.
4.Marine control equipment cable certification standards
Marine control equipment cables need to comply with a series of international and domestic certification standards, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, CE certification, China Classification Society (CCS) specifications. These standards on the electrical performance of the cable, mechanical properties, environmental adaptability and fire safety and other aspects of strict regulations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the cable in the ship control system.
5.Cable selection
In the selection process of marine control equipment cable, need to take into account the electrical performance of the cable, mechanical properties, environmental adaptability and certification standards and other factors. For the special requirements of the ship control system, TST CABLES recommends the use of special cables with excellent electrical performance, strong anti-interference ability, good mechanical properties and meet the relevant certification standards. In addition, according to the different needs of the control system, cables with different cross-sectional areas, sheath materials and insulation materials can also be selected to meet the special requirements of the system.
6.Product characteristics
The marine control equipment cables of this solution have the following remarkable characteristics:
Excellent electrical performance: the use of high-quality conductors and insulation materials to ensure the stability and accuracy of signal transmission.
Strong anti-interference ability: the cable structure is reasonably designed, using shielding layer and other measures to effectively resist external electromagnetic interference.
Good mechanical properties: the cable has excellent flexibility and abrasion resistance, and can withstand ship vibration and impact.
Environmental protection and safety: the cable material meets the requirements of environmental protection, non-toxic and harmless, and at the same time has good fire performance.
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7.Technical Test
To ensure the quality and performance of the cables, TST CABLES conducts a series of strict technical tests. These tests include electrical performance tests, mechanical performance tests, environmental adaptability tests and fire performance tests. The test results show that the marine control equipment cables of this solution can fully meet the requirements of the ship control system.
8.Marine control equipment cable laying installation and commissioning
TST CABLES provides professional guidance and support in the laying, installation and commissioning of marine control equipment cables. According to the layout of the ship control system and the working environment, develop a reasonable cable laying program. During the laying process, professional laying equipment and tools are used to ensure that the cables are smooth and undamaged. After the installation is completed, the cable is debugged and tested to ensure stable and reliable connection with the control system and accurate signal transmission.
9.After-sales maintenance & technical support
TST CABLES provides comprehensive after-sales maintenance and technical support services for marine control equipment cables. Once customers encounter any problems during use, our professional team will respond quickly to provide effective solutions and technical support. In addition, TST CABLES also regularly provide customers with cable product maintenance and maintenance advice to ensure the long-term stable operation of the cable.
10.Actual cases
When upgrading the electrical system of a large bulk carrier off the coast of China, the control equipment on board needed to be replaced with cables. The bulk carrier has been operating in the marine environment for a long time, the working environment is complex and harsh, the electrical performance, mechanical performance and environmental adaptability of the cable have high requirements.
After selecting and replacing the cables, the control system performance of the bulk carrier has been significantly improved. Specifically manifested in the following aspects:
Signal transmission stability is improved:
After replacing the cable, the signal transmission stability of the control system has increased by 100%. This is mainly reflected in the control system’s faster response speed and more accurate operation.
Reduced failure rate:
Over the past year, the failure rate of the control system due to cable problems has been reduced by 90%. This has significantly reduced maintenance costs and downtime for the vessel.
Increased environmental resilience:
The new cables have excellent resistance to humidity and salt spray in the marine environment, and can maintain stable operation even in harsh weather conditions.
Through a scientific selection process, TST CABLES chose a superior performance and reliable marine control equipment cable for this bulk carrier. The actual application results show that the selected cable not only meets the needs of the ship’s control system, but also significantly improves the stability and reliability of the control system, providing a strong guarantee for the safe operation and efficient control of the ship.
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