The Onyx Marine Automation system is based on a CAN-bus network that connects a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) to a number of remote I/O (Input/ Output) units. Both the digital and analogical data acquisition modules are available in different versions from 4 to 32 channels per unit. In addition to these I/O standard modules, others are available for specific functions such as light control, solid-state powers, alarms, serial controllers and access control interfaces. All modules are designed exclusively for our marine automation systems.

System functions

The valuable new functions of all Onyx Marine Automation monitoring systems increase performance and safety on a boat.
Easy to use and install, these solutions can be mounted both on new systems and those already in use.

Lights
Lights
Management of internal, external and scenery lighting.
Signal horn
Signal horn
With foghorn function and preset signals according to COLREG rules and regulations.
Fluid transfer
Fluid transfer
Monitoring and control of pumps and valves, control of the fuel, water and bilge systems and automatic transfers between tanks. Automatic detection of valve failure.
Doors
Doors
Personalised alarms for controlling access point and door openings. Automatic selection for harbour and navigation modes.
Fire and gas detection
Fire and gas detection
Fire and gas detection – monitoring systems on each deck.
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Monitoring and control of air-conditioning systems. Interfacing with entertainment systems.
Search lights
Search lights
Handling control.
Tank level
Tank level
Monitoring of tank levels with automatic curve linearisation.
Bilge system
Bilge system
Monitoring and control of pumps and valves.
On duty system
On duty system
Selection of officer on-duty cabin with alarm relaying system.
Window blinds
Window blinds
Management of blind and window opening/closing.
Remote access
Remote access
Remote access via the Internet for diagnostics, configuration and upgrading.
i-Pad™
i-Pad™
Replica del monitoraggio su i-Pad™.
Generators
Generators
Monitoring and control of generators (via serial and/or J1939).
Trim tabs
Trim tabs
Automatic control of trim tabs and surface propellers to optimise navigation.
Video surveillance
Video surveillance
Control of cameras.
Blowers
Blowers
Monitoring and control of blowers/ventilation systems and inverters.
Data logging
Data logging
System data registration.
Engine order telegraph
Engine order telegraph
Engine order telegraph (LRS approved).
Work time monitoring
Work time monitoring
Monitoring of the work times of each individual machine with maintenance software interface.
Battery chargers
Battery chargers
Monitoring of batteries and battery chargers.
Power management
Power management
Comprehensive power management system with automatic parallel (generators + shore power).
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers
Comprehensive management of windshield wipers, windshield washers and heaters.
Engines
Engines
Monitoring of engines (via serial and/or J1939).
Alarm messenger
Alarm messenger
Remote alarm notification via SMS or UHF radio. Alarm notification on onboard phones via PABX.
Watertight / fireproof doors
Watertight / fireproof doors
Monitoring of watertight and fireproof doors (LRS approved).
Log book
Log book
Filling out of machinery forms.
Online manuals
Online manuals
Online manuals
Alarms
Alarms
Comprehensive alarms management (UMS/ACCU approved): alarms history, active alarms page, multiple buzzers, selection of officer on duty cabin and alarms printout. LRS approved BNWAS function.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Interface with entertainment systems.

Special Project

Onyx Marine Automation’s highly versatile architecture makes it possible to interface onboard automation with any kind of electric or electronic device. This is crucial in the case of a hybrid propulsion system, where onboard automation becomes a link for traditional, electrical and generated propulsion systems.

The first four international projects to be developed within the sphere of hybrid systems bear the name Onyx Marine Automation and have been a resounding success. They were developed in association with Siemens Marine Solutions and RTN.

Onyx Marine Automation developed all the electronic control for Topsystem Surface Drives System, the new propelling system that can control setup and direction on high performance boats and ribs.

Easy SET is an integrated system connected to the CAN net engines, of which it visualizes all the data, in order to assure complete control of both the trim and flap. This amazing product enables users to control the trim and flap automatically, without pilots having to control the trim. They simply have to set up the kind of navigation they want, choosing from the following three:

  • CRUISE the system favours the comfort and the lowest litre/mile consumption
  • SPORTthe system considers the highest performance only
  • ROUGH in the case of very rough seas, it controls the plane trim, optimizing the performance of the boat

Onyx Marine Automation’s highly versatile architecture makes it possible to interface onboard automation with any kind of electric or electronic device. This is crucial in the case of a hybrid propulsion system, where onboard automation becomes a link for traditional, electrical and generated propulsion systems.

The first four international projects to be developed within the sphere of hybrid systems bear the name Onyx Marine Automation and have been a resounding success. They were developed in association with Siemens Marine Solutions and RTN.

Onyx Marine Automation developed all the electronic control for Topsystem Surface Drives System, the new propelling system that can control setup and direction on high performance boats and ribs.

Easy SET is an integrated system connected to the CAN net engines, of which it visualizes all the data, in order to assure complete control of both the trim and flap. This amazing product enables users to control the trim and flap automatically, without pilots having to control the trim. They simply have to set up the kind of navigation they want, choosing from the following three:

  • CRUISE the system favours the comfort and the lowest litre/mile consumption
  • SPORTthe system considers the highest performance only
  • ROUGH in the case of very rough seas, it controls the plane trim, optimizing the performance of the boat

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