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Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System
The electrical system on a boat is crucial for the operation of all manner of valuable and critical equipment, yet a simple failure or weakness can render these systems inoperable. In older boats, fatigued or damaged wiring can be problematic or even terminal, so Mike Westin shows how to replace a boat's electrical system to ensure fault-free service.
This book is a visual, hand-holding guide, concentrating on all the important details as it explains each procedure rather than focusing on the theory (which is relegated to an appendix for those who wish to go further).
Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair
For over 15 years, "Marine Diesel Engines" has been the go-to guide for boat owners who prefer to take matters into their own hands. The author, Nigel Calder, has updated the book with the latest information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies. With this updated version, you will have all the necessary knowledge to keep your diesel engine running smoothly and efficiently. Marine Diesel Engines explains how to:
- Diagnose and repair engine problems.
- Perform routine and annual maintenance.
- Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine.
PICAN-M - NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000 HAT For Raspberry Pi
The PICAN-M (M = Marine) is a Raspberry Pi HAT with NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 connections. The NMEA 0183 (RS422) port is accessible via a 5-way screw terminal. The NMEA 2000 port is accessible via a Micro-C connector.
The board comes with a 3A SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply), which allows the Raspberry Pi plus HAT to be powered from an onboard power source (12 VDC).
Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible: A Practical Handbook for Cruising Sailors
The Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible is a helpful resource for cruising yacht owners who may not have a technical background. It offers practical advice and troubleshooting tips in an easy-to-access format. The author draws from their professional marine electrical background, as well as personal cruising experiences and conversations with fellow sailors, to provide a wealth of knowledge and insights. The book is light on theory and heavy on practical advice to make it accessible to a wide range of readers.
The Marine Electrical section covers battery technology, renewable energy systems, and marine diesel engines. The Marine Electrical section covers battery technology, renewable energy systems, and marine diesel engines.
The 12 Volt Bible for Boats
"The 12 Volt Bible" is an all-inclusive guidebook introducing the 12-volt electrical systems utilized on small boats to power various devices such as reading lights and bilge pumps.
The book is written in simple language for boaters who don't possess advanced electrical skills. It explains how these systems work and how to maintain them in good condition, identify an electrical issue, and troubleshoot it.
Each chapter covers boat electrics, from theory to troubleshooting, including circuits, batteries, wiring, controls, transducers, battery charging, and more.
Arduino-Compatible NMEA 2000 Simulator
The NMEA 2000 simulator uses the Teensy 4.0 module (included in the scope of delivery). It is helpful for testing NMEA 2000 devices on the bench. Six PGNs are adjustable via potentiometers and two per onboard switches. We also provide open-source firmware, which allows adding and modifying NMEA 2000 PGNs.
NMEA 2000 is a marine networking standard designed and managed by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), an association of marine electronics manufacturers, dealers, and technicians.
OBD-II and the Hacking of Automotive CAN Bus Networks
Let me clarify: this is not a guide to hacking automotive networks. Instead, I attempt to dismiss some common misconceptions about OBD-II and its supposed ability to control a vehicle (Spoiler alert: It cannot). As someone who has spent considerable time studying and working with CAN Bus technologies, I think it is time to set [...]
Programmable ECU and GPS Modules with Classical CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939 Connections
PEAK-System presented several innovative I/O products with Classical CAN and CAN FD connections in this year's Embedded World trade show. The versatile control unit PCAN-MicroMod FD ECU integrates customer-specific accessories for automotive applications. For this purpose, the device offers a CAN FD connection and a combination of analog and digital I/Os. The I/O processing and message [...]
Telematics Gateway for Real-Time SAE J1939 or ISOBUS Data Monitoring
The CANUp telematics gateway by Technoton measures the operational parameters of vehicles and equipment and reports their performance. The core feature of the CANUp gateway includes the utilization of edge/fog computing methods, which detect 10,000+ possible parameters of vehicle or equipment operation and send generated operation reports to a web-based telematics server and directly to a user via [...]
Multi-Functional Telematics Gateway Processes SAE J1939, ISOBUS Parameters For Predictive Maintenance
The CANUp telematics gateway by Technoton represents a multi-functional telematics unit for use in advanced machinery telematics systems. Advanced machinery includes mobile and stationary objects, which have many operation monitoring parameters for engines, power generators, boilers, various additional equipment, and other assemblies. The core features of the CANUp telematics gateway include: Reading over 10,000 machine operation parameters, thus the [...]
Powertrain Diagnostics Platform For Engine Development Comes With Two CAN FD Interfaces
Kistler introduced its Kibox2, a modular and extendable powertrain diagnostics platform for engine development. The Kibox2 is equipped with two CAN FD interfaces for reading data from the vehicle network. The diagnostic platform is suitable for standard, electric, and hybrid powertrain analysis. It allows time- and angle-based data recording, real-time calculation of combustion parameters, limit value monitoring, [...]
Vehicle Computer Architectures Help Improving Diesel Engine Performance And Lifetime Costs
Engineers are leaving no stone unturned in their unceasing drive to improve fuel economy, leveraging electronics, monitoring airflow, and using data from outside the vehicle. Computer architectures are being revised to simplify controls and decrease sensor counts, helping keep costs in line. Computers continuously monitor and control the engine, transmission, after-treatment systems, and more. Powerful devices [...]
Embedded Application ECU For Telematic And Diagnostic Tasks With Up to Four CAN Bus Ports
Sontheim Industrie Elektronik (SiE) introduced its Comhawk xt telemetry module series for networking and data processing, which meets the latest technological standards. The connectivity and data management module is a member of the company’s Comhawk product family. Equipped with a Cortex A9 single/dual core processor and a storage capacity of up to 1 GiB RAM 64 GiB [...]
2G/3G Rapid Prototyping With ARM Mbed Enabled Internet Of Things Development Kit
The u‑blox C027 application board is an out‑of‑the‑box rapid prototyping solution for IoT (Internet of Things) applications that support GSM, UMTS and CDMA networks. The development board holds a MAX‑M8Q GPS/GNSS receiver and a LISA UMTS/CDMA or SARA GSM cellular module, enabling straightforward development of location‑aware, global communicating applications. For an even more natural development, the C027 incorporates [...]
HAT Board Adds Reliable 3G, 4G, And LTE Cellular Connectivity To The Raspberry Pi, Supporting IoT Applications
Linkwave's PiloT HAT board attaches reliable cellular connectivity to the Raspberry Pi. Conforming to the Raspberry Pi HAT specification and applying Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL series cellular modules, the PiloT is available in 3G / HSPA or CAT-1 4G / LTE versions. The 3G variant provides location information using an onboard GNSS solution based on SiRFstar [...]