DNV GL certification for Eaton
The SmartWire-DT products have been certified for integration in control cabinets with a protection rating of IP20.
“With certification from DNV GL, our SmartWire-DT intelligent wiring and communication system offers both the shipbuilding industry and systems suppliers the opportunity to save space, weight and consequently costs, with regards to automation and power distribution,” explained Sebastian Kuster, product manager for marine automation at Eaton.
SmartWire-DT streamlines connections and communication between controls and switching devices, sensors and actuators.
It combines energy supply and data communication feeds of the networked components into one cable, reducing the extent of wiring by up to 85% and enabling cost savings.
Mr Kuster, added: “Current shipbuilding projects show that a 30% saving on space within control cabinets is possible through using Smartwire-DT.”
“The transparency of data allows for an early warning system, through this – and in relation to our worldwide on-site service, downtime due to technical flaws can be reduced and better coordinated.”
The technology can be connected via gateways to systems such as Modus-TCP and Ethernet IP, this allows for the direct transfer of relevant data to a higher control system.
SmartWire-DT products for integration with peripheral equipment are in the process of being certified.
