Cathelco have introduced a new series of Quantum control panels for their seawater pipework anti-fouling systems and impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems.
The main principle behind the design of the new control panels is greater connectivity. They produce an RS485 signal, which enables the systems to be governed from a more convenient location such as a control room or the ship’s bridge computers. The Quantum seawater pipework anti-fouling system control panel is designed with a touch screen giving access to displays which show anode outputs, alarm set points, trend graphs, data history, language settings and current reduction facilities.
Cathelco have also introduced a new Quantum control panel for their ICCP systems. Larger vessels usually have forward and aft ICCP systems with separate control panels that are often a considerable distance apart on the ship. However, with the Quantum ICCP control panel, the two systems can be operated in a ‘master’ and ‘slave’ relationship.
“It means that the forward ICCP system can be controlled from the aft panel and that information about the whole system can be viewed in one location. This is much more convenient for the engineer who does not have to walk from one end of the ship to the other”, commented Peter Lindley who headed the project at Cathelco.
