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VIS Introduces New Vessel

Instrumentation And Alarm System

Vessel Information Systems has brought microprocessor technology into the pilothouse by introducing the VIAS System-128. This new ves- sel instrumentation and alarm sys- tem represents a high-tech melding of computer display technology with familiar shipboard systems, result- ing in the ultimate "at-a-glance" instrumentation and alarm system.

Unlike conventional instrument panels that show engine, electrical, and fluid level data on individual gages, the VIAS system uses a full- color CRT monitor to display "dials" on the screen. While the components remain the same for each installation, the screens are configured for a specific vessel. Rel- atively simple to install, the system consists of a main processor unit (usually mounted in the engine room), display processor, monitor with keypad, and the capacity dis- play data collected from a mind- boggling total of 128 inputs. Each input can be either analog or digital.

The analog input represents a dial while the digital inputs are used to display the on/off status of ship- board switches.

According to the manufacturer, the real beauty of the system lies in its ability to be customized by the end user from the type of data col- lected to the number of audio/visual alarms to the formats used to pres- ent information on the screen. The monitor is really a display station where you look for all vessel infor- mation. An unlimited number of display stations are available, and each requires that only one wire is run from the engine room to the dis- play. Past history data for up to a month is standard with each input.

The VIAS System-128 computer-based in- formation and alarm system from Vessel

Information Systems.

Also standard is four alarm limits for each input.

Vessel Information Systems says that this innovative system offers a large number of benefits never be- fore available on board.

The VIAS-128 system is intended for use on pleasure and commercial vessels in excess of 65 feet. Options include sensor, additional display stations and the cable required.

For more information and free lit- erature on the VIAS system-128 from Vessel Information Systems,

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SMC To Hold Further

Seminars In 1991

On Pollution Control

The Society of Marine Consul- tants (SMC), which recently con- ducted a seminar at the Whitehall

Club In New York on "The Pollu- tion Act of 1990—Requirements," plans to hold two further seminars early in 1991 on specific subjects, due to the importance of this Pollu- tion Act to the marine industry and the need for further clarification.

The first seminar will be on "The

Pollution Act of 1990—U.S. Coast

Guard Rules." The second will be directed to "The Pollution Act of 1990—Contingency Programs."

For further information, contact

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