Empowering Maritime Operations: The Role of KVM Technology
Computers are used throughout the maritime and offshore industries. KVM technology provides the link between user workstations and source hardware to enhance operator environments and provide flexibility and convenience, whilst ensuring reliable and resilient hardware operation in tough environmental conditions.
KVM aids maritime operations on land and at sea: in port control of busy harbours, on intelligent bridges for yachts, crew information and control systems on cruise liners, aiding data analysts on research vessels and providing supervisory and control data on oil rigs.
KVM onboard
On merchant vessels, cruise liners, superyachts and ocean research vessels, reliable access to data and control systems is crucial. KVM extenders and switches provide robust and resilient connections between operators and remotely located computer-based systems.
Crews benefit from better working environments that are free from noisy, heat-generating hardware whilst remaining secure in their ability to access essential computers.
KVM on oil platforms and port control
KVM delivers crucial real-time data to aid controllers in offshore oil platforms, monitoring and managing systems and ensuring safe operations while far from land.
In port control centres, multiple streams of information must be accessed simultaneously to ensure safe movement and manoeuvring of vessels in busy harbours. KVM enables operators to access critical computers and receive the data they need, without delay, omission or corruption.
Key Features and Benefits of Draco KVM Solutions
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Highly secure and continuous operation Designed for 24/7 continuous operation with hotswap capability enabling component replacement without system shut-down. Extensive redundancy and security options for total reliability.
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Instant switching Switching between sources occurs with no latency, ensuring that operators are not faced with blank or frozen screens and do not miss vital information.
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Multi-signal support Supporting all current video formats and resolution, including 4K60 and beyond, alongside audio, keyboard/mouse signals and USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connection.
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Future proof IHSE maintains a future-proof product strategy. The modular design allows customized solutions and enables the incorporation of future technologies.
KVM Solutions in Maritime and Offshore
Fugro Searcher oceanic research vessel
The 65 meter MV Fugro Searcher is a highly equipped geophysical survey vessel carrying an array of echo sounders, sonar equipment and sea-bed profilers to service the offshore oil and gas and cable engineering industries.
Sensitive measurement and recording equipment is housed in environmentally-controlled and protected equipment rooms,
deep within the hull of the vessel connected through KVM extenders to operators located on the bridge or the Instrument Room.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Oasis class cruise liners benefit from KVM switching and extension systems that assist crew members seeking access to remote information systems from local workstations spread around the ships, without having to return to a central distribution point.
This saves time, increases safety and crew efficiency and ensures that relevant information can be accessed without delay or corruption.
DEA Deutsche Erdoel – Mittelplate oil platform
A continuously-manned control room monitors essential services including the gas warning system, fire alarm system, camera system and process control systems. KVM extenders provide high-performance, fail-safe video and data transmission to operators from computers housed in the remote equipment room.
This refurbishment project delivers a quieter, ergonomic environment for operators whilst ensuring security and ease of access to source computers.
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Draco vario KVM Extenders
KVM extenders are essential when total security, reliability and data quality are critical. They enable operators to see the whole picture, all the time, without fail and without compromise.
Draco vario extenders transmit all types of digital and analog video and data over Cat X and fiber cabling. For point-to-point extension between individual computer systems and operators.
Draco tera KVM Switch
A KVM matrix switch adds flexible and convenient switching between computers. It allows operators to choose and instantly connect to any source device. Draco tera KVM matrix switches instantly switch between sources and operate with total reliability in 24/7, missioncritical systems.
The modular and fl exible design matches individual project requirements, with a range of 8 to 576 non-blocking assignable ports and built-in redundancy to meet desired safety levels in every installation. It is the ideal solution for today’s air traffic operations.
Draco MultiView 4K60
The Draco MultiView 4K60 is the perfect ATC Switch for missioncritical control rooms. It offers single-box switching and display selection of up to four single-head or dual-head inputs onto two 4K displays. Outputs are suitable for multi-screen workstation applications as well as multi-window large screen videowalls. Users can select between various display modes such as picture-in-picture, quadscreen or completely individual layouts.
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