 Even an
extremely reliable ICCP system like the Aquamatic III requires regular
monitoring to ensure proper protection of your vessel's hull. Rapid
coating loss, mechanical failure due to age or abuse, and other
factors can leave a hull under-protected.
The IP Logger is Wilson Walton's 4th generation datalogger.
It consists of a 100% solid state module, with no moving parts or
removable storage media. The IP Logger interfaces with one of the
ship’s personal computers. On a monthly basis, the crew activates the
PC-based IP Logger to upload the accumulated data for e-mail
transmission to Wilson Walton for review. The upload function is
almost entirely automated for simplified use. If the crew forgets to
perform the monthly upload, the Aquamatic system display will provide
a continuous reminder.
Wilson Walton's Service Department analyzes the log readings and
promptly confirms system status. If necessary, you are alerted
to urgent or developing situations that may require further attention.
The IP Logger opens the door to extended network solutions via
connection to the Internet. Historically, readings were logged by
hand, or a dedicated PC was used to collect data which was recorded
onto a floppy diskette or other removable cartridge. The log sheets or
media would then be mailed back to Wilson Walton for processing.
Handwritten logs were time-consuming to maintain and prone to
inaccuracies. And all too often, the disks from PC systems arrived
physically damaged. The PC also proved to be less reliable than
desired due to the number of moving parts operating in a hostile
environment.
In the IP Logger, data are collected across the network then stored
in non-volatile static memory. The system's remote monitor will
indicate the percent full and will scroll a message, "Datalogger
memory almost full, please upload data for email," when memory reaches
80% of capacity.
The IP Logger will record a complete set of readings including
status messages, twice daily. Fault messages are recorded at the time
of occurrence and continue to be recorded until the fault has been
cleared. Once the recorded data have been uploaded and emailed, the
data are automatically archived locally, and the IP Logger's memory is
cleared. The entire operation is extremely simple. Should the IP
Logger fail to properly record data at any time, a fault message on
the remote display would instruct the ship’s crew of the problem with
suggested solutions.
The exciting part about the new IP Logger is the IP (internet
protocol) connectivity. In the near future, we will monitor, maintain
and troubleshoot fleet systems via the IP connection. Faults will be
identified, and often corrected, in the background via connection to
our servers. Using continuous monitoring and remote diagnostics
over the Internet you can be assured of receiving continuous
protection while significantly reducing costs.
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