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Protocol

Marine control panels

Class-aware panels including supported JKE FS12, Marinelec, N2KB NANO and Kentec approaches.

Compatibility review

What to establish before changing a system

A shared brand name does not guarantee interoperability. Confirm the panel model, firmware, loop card, device generation, software access, approved configuration and installed equipment before proposing a change.

  1. 01
    Vessel class and required wheelmark or type approvalCheck the installed panel, firmware, device generation, software access and approved configuration.
  2. 02
    Panel and detector compatibilityCheck the installed panel, firmware, device generation, software access and approved configuration.
  3. 03
    Redundancy, alarm transfer and VDR interfacesCheck the installed panel, firmware, device generation, software access and approved configuration.
  4. 04
    Marine environmental testing and sparesCheck the installed panel, firmware, device generation, software access and approved configuration.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can devices from different protocols share one loop?

Usually not unless the control equipment and a specifically approved interface support that arrangement. Confirm exact compatibility.

Can an obsolete panel be replaced without changing field devices?

Sometimes, but only after checking loop protocol, device generation, loading, isolators, cause-and-effect and approval implications.

What should be captured before programming changes?

Back up the current configuration, identify the software and firmware versions, document the intended change and plan witnessed functional tests.