The Universal Marine Torsionmeter provides a permanent, robust, simple to install and accurate tool to access and monitor the performance and efficiency of the ships transmission system(s).
It will accurately measure the on-shaft torque, the speed of the shaft(s) rotation and the power that is going through the shaft(s).
This product is supported by a growing Network of Worldwide authorised distributors and installers.
Simple to install by one of our trained representatives Worldwide the shaft assembly comprises:
- Strain gauge installation
- Signal transmitter
- Signal condition unit
- Power Coil
Torsionmeter Specification
Utilising the vessels existing shaft(s) this becomes the basis for the marine Torsionmeter. This limits the impact on the existing drivetrain, and there is no requirement for special couplings or spacers.
The first basic element of the system requires a shaft(s) between 200mm - 900mm in diameter which is accessible. The maximum Torque and Power rating is scaleable and dependant on ships system. The maximum shaft speed is 1500rpm.
This product is suitable for Commercial shipping and Industrial applications.
- All popular control outputs are available with this system including:
- RS485 to a ship PC or a bridge indicator
- Analogue Output for 4-20mA, 0-10VDC
- Digital Output via RS232 and USB (local logging)
Available for purchase from the UK, or from our reseller’s world-wide, with short lead times, in some cases this can be available off the shelf.
Flexible System for Easy Integration
The Universal Marine Torsionmeter System is has a high grade specification with a permanently installed analysis system. Flexible to each requirement with adaptable settings including input to Ship Management System, this is a truly robust solution for measuring torque on a large industrial/ship shaft.
The outputted data signals can be transmitted to:
Local Display Control Unit to provide a local display of torque, speed and power for the shaft(s) along with other tools such as recording and transmission of Shaft Running Hours and diagnostics, and then onwards to our optional remote display(s)
Torque Log software Marine upgrade version for simple PC platforms, providing data on Torque, Speed and Power, with various diagnostics and analysis tools (Standard supplied option).
Various Data outputs available into ships control system(s) including, RS485 to a ship PC or a bridge indicator. The system also has output options for 4-20mA, 0-10Vdc,
RS232 and USB (local logging).
System Outline
Shaft assembly (including 1 off rotor and 1 off stator)
Stator electronics module providing all outputs (RS485 to a ship PC or a bridge indicator. 4-20mA, 0-10Vdc, RS232 and USB (local logging). Bracket mountings for mounting stator assembly.
Control Display Unit
1 off Control Display Unit with Local indication of Torque and shaft power (as a function of measured torque & speed). This information is displayed on the integral Control Unit main display. The Control Unit also records & displays accumulated running hours for the shaft(s) so that the in-service life of propulsion equipment may be easily monitored. Once all the information has been processed the unit transmits Torque, Speed and Power data via RS485 to the optional remote display(s).
Additional Remote Indicators
Indicators with visual display of data (repeat of control display). These require a minimum of 1 off Control Display Unit to “drive” the remote displays. Can be Panel mounted if required, the remote display(s) receive RS485 Data from the Local Display control unit and display Torque, Speed and Power.
The display(s) also show direction of shaft rotation which is annotated by an
illuminated legend, showing ‘AHEAD’ or ‘ASTERN’. The Local Display control unit displays torque in kNm. It also calculates power from torque & speed data and uses the presence of speed signal to accumulate ‘shaft running hours’ for each shaft and this is displayed on the control unit.
TorqueLog Marine
The software will provide a cost effective means of displaying all of the above information on a simple PC based platform. This comprehensive software package which will run on a PC platform giving detailed information about the system comes complete with a logging facility.
Compatible with Windows 2000 and XP, TorqueLog software provides a direct readout of Torque, Speed and Power on a Laptop or PC with additional facilities to read peak torque, log data to Excel and provide data for other applications.
Series 420 Universal Marine Torsionmeter System
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