Interface function block monitors engine operation
Wago
J1939 interface function block
Wago's new J1939 interface function block increases large engine efficiency by tracking, and reacting to, engine performance parameters via the Wago-I/O-System.
The J1939 interface is compatible with SAE's J1939 protocol, which is favoured by engine manufacturers.
This enables Wago-I/O-System programmable controllers and IPCs to cost effectively monitor and optimise engine operation on large vessels, generator sets or within plants.
Monitoring multiple engines on one controller area network (CAN), the J1939 interface directs Wago-I/O-System components to run auxiliary devices such as cooling fans or to execute alarm, start/stop and speed control functions.
Engine data may also be transferred to a local human-machine interface (HMI) or to a SCADA system via fieldbus.
The majority of Wago-I/O-System controllers, couplers and modules carry approvals including UL, ABS, DNV, GL, CE and ATEX.
These make the J1939 interface and the Wago-I/O-System suitable for diverse engine monitoring applications, from those in oil fields to those aboard workboats and cargo vessels.
To simplify J1939 engine monitoring integration, Wago's Custom Product Division has developed a J1939 enclosure.
The pre-wired NEMA 4X enclosure is equipped with Wago-I/O, such as the Ethernet 2.0 media redundancy controller for redundant networks.
The J1939 interface will be displayed within Booth 6125 at the Offshore Technology Conference, which is due to be held on 2-5 May in Houston.
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