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Wiper Control System

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Mega-Guard Wiper Control System (WCS) is designed to manage up to 9 windshield wipers on a ship, operating on a power supply of 19~32Vdc. It features both low and high-speed settings, heating, and washing functions, and supports multiple operator panels interconnected via a redundant Ethernet network.

Specifications: The system includes a Wiper Operator Panel and a Wiper I/O Module. The Operator Panel is flush-mounted and equipped with pushbuttons for individual wiper control, speed settings, heating, and washing. It also features an LCD display for diagnostics and configuration. The I/O Module is DIN rail mounted and connects directly to the wipers and power supply.

Features: The system allows for synchronized operation of wipers, with separate controls for fore and aft wipers. It includes illuminated pushbuttons with dimming, an internal alarm buzzer, and a text sheet for realistic control representation. The system is class type approved and supported by a worldwide service network.

Control Functions: The system provides buttons for activating all fore or aft wipers, toggling between low and high speeds, adjusting interval timing, and controlling heating and washing functions. It also includes an acknowledgment button for alarms and a stop horn button.

Installation and Configuration: The system can be configured via a menu-driven interface on the LCD display. Installation mode is accessed by entering a personal code, and configuration data can be stored and transferred using a USB memory stick.

Connectivity: The system includes an Ethernet port for connecting to other Mega-Guard Operator Panels and a USB port for data transfer. The I/O Module provides high and low-speed outputs, wash, heat, and purge outputs, and connects to the Operator Panel via an I/O Cable.

Additional Information: The Mega-Guard WCS is part of a broader ship automation and navigation system offered by Praxis Automation Technology, which includes various control and monitoring systems for ship operations.

Catalog excerpts

Wiper Control System CENTER FORE WIPERS FORE HEATING FORE WASH FORE STOP HORN Wiper Control System Window wipers: 19~32Vdc Up to 9 window wipers All Fore and All Aft wiper pushbuttons Low and high speed Heating and washing function Text sheet with wiper description Illuminated pushbuttons with dimming Internal alarm buzzer Power supply voltage: 19~32Vdc World wide service network Class type approved YOUR GUIDE TO SHIP AUTOMATION AND NAVIGATION

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AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FORE FORE FORE Wiper Operator Panel ► Features The Mega-Guard Wiper Control System (WCS) controls up to 9 windshield wipers. Each wiper has its own on/off pushbutton and fore and aft wipers are grouped together for simultaneous on/off control. Separate Aft and Fore pushbuttons are available for Low/High Speed, Heating and Washing functions. In Low speed mode the interval can be varied with the Interval+ and Interval- pushbuttons. The wipers are synchronized with each other. The washing function includes spraying, wiping and purging. The Mega-Guard Wiper Control System...

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AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY Wiper I/O Module The Wiper Operator Panel is equipped with: 9 buttons for controlling individual wipers. Wipers Fore button for activating all Fore wipers. Wipers Aft button for activating all Aft wipers. High Speed Fore and Aft buttons for toggling low speed / high speed. Interval- and Interval+ buttons for increasing/decreasing the cycle time for low speed operation Heating Fore and Aft buttons for heating the windows. Wash Fore and Aft buttons for washing the windows. Ack button for acknowledging alarms. Stop Horn button for deactivating the external horn and Ihe internal...

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Mega-Guard Wiper Control System Bridge Console (Front) Wiper Operator Panel (Slave) PS FORE CENTER FORE WIPERS FORE HEATING FORE WASH FORE Wiper Fail HEATING FORE STOP HORN WASH FORE Wiper Fail STOP HORN Flushpanel mounting Din size 144x144 Text configurable with text sheet WIPERS FORE CENTER FORE Wiper Operator Panel Features: Wiper Operator Panel Ethernet Ethernet Wiper I/O Module Features: Wiper I/O Module 19~32Vdc Main BARCODE LABEL Bridge Console (Inside) Din Rail TS35 mounting Size 127x198 Text configurable with text sheet Wiper High speed connections PRODUCT LABEL WINDOW + 0V WASH FORE...

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