MMCS Overview 081008

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Zalda Technology MMCS Platform and Applications Zalda MMCS Platform is a versatile array of network monitoring and control software and hardware under Zalda’s

constant development since 1990s. The concept of the MMCS platform is as simple as 1 – 2 – 3

1. In most industrial monitoring and control applications, divide work space / area into smaller sectors. In

each sector, connect monitoring sensors / switches, and control devices to an universal computing device nearby

( Zalda Local Interface Station ), that is cable of dependently monitoring most sensors or control most control

devices on the market, including all of Zalda’s own. Repeat this for infinite number of sectors.

2. With a very special security measure built into the MMCS protocol, network all Local Interface Stations

with advanced servers, or Zalda Central Interface Stations, and then onto multiple public networks accessible to

common commercial computer devices. ( Current supported public networks are RS485-232/ LAN-WIFI/ GSM/

GPRS-Edge/ WWW/ SMS / RF. WIMAX in the near future. )

3. Share monitoring of every single sensor, or control of every single control device, across all Local

Interface Stations, Central Stations, or any device is capable of logging onto the server via supported networks, if

allowed.

A slight exaggeration would be, with Zalda MMCS platform, achieving most industrial monitoring & control

applications, is as simple as plug in an USB printer to a network computer, to allow printing on that printer from

any compatible computing device from anywhere on the earth. In fact, the idea of the MMCS is the idea of

“internet in industral automation”, with special emphasis in modular hardware - software structure, industrial

safety, and marine environment.

Although MMCS has not yet reached its ultimate goal, which is building special purpose robots for the marine –

offshore industry, it easily offers the most advanced application systems for simpler harbor and offshore berthing

– mooring related tasks, such as the Mooring Load Monitoring System ( MMCS-MLM ), Berthing Status

Monitoring ( MMCS-BSM), Marine Environment Monitoring (MMCS-MEM), Mooring Line Release Automation and

Management ( MMCS-ACM ), Power Network Control and Management ( MMCS-SUPS ), Crane-Davit Network

Automation and Management ( MMCS-CDAM ), General Purpose Random Programmed Network Control

Automation ( MMCS-RPA ), etc..

Contact Zalda Technology or refer to other MMCS literatures for more details.


Here are some high lights shared by most Zalda MMCS application systems derived from the MMCS platform.

---- Higher Base Design

Base design is the foundation of any system. In marine berthing – monitoring applications, MMCS is highest

platform we have seen For examples, MMCS MCUs has 2 CPUs -- one primary and one back up. When the

primary fails, the back up CPU will take over to keep system running and notify the system for maintenance;

MMCS internal communication is 64 bit encrypted to make it hard for data to be intercepted and decoded. These

are just a few of the numerous examples of superiority with a robot platform.

---- Multi Purpose - Multi Function

We want one device to do everything. For example, our base design allows for a large number of sensors ( 36

standard / expandable ) and controls ( 24 standard / expandable ) in all kinds to be connected to any single Local

Interface Station. Each Local Interface Station will have sufficient process power and storage room to monitor

multiple type of information and control multiple device at the same time, such as monitoring wind / current / tide /

ship drifting status while releasing six mooring cables. All interfaces of the MMCS platform, such as the Local

Interface Station, are designed to handle ALL MMCS based application systems SIMULTANEOUSLY and when

necessary, quick adapt to new applications not currently supported.

---- Total Network Capability

We want our customer to have the option to do anything from anywhere, including things like release the line on

the eastern end of the pier from western end of the pier or look up the system status in the comfort of a lounge.

---- Expandability and Versatility

Unlike other single purpose single OS systems, our system is designed for now, and future. For examples, our

systems are tested in mixture of different operating systems under data flow abuse and network intrusion

attempts; any single modular software and hardware blocks that can be removed and replaced with an updated

version individually, without affecting other parts of the system; new monitoring and control applications can be

easily added when needed without major hardware upgrade. This makes possibilities of the MMCS infinite.

---- Lower Cost, Short Run and Long Run.

Zalda Technology assembles our systems in China. Compare equipment and startup costs by getting a quote

from Zalda Technology and the difference will be apparent. But it might take our customer some time to realize

MMCS brings in a lot more saving in the long run. For example, if the display module on one the local stations is

fried for whatever reason, that replacement module will cost less than $500 delivered and any qualified electrician

can follow instruction to plug in new module in less than 10 min. With any other system, you might need to

replace the entire equipment plus rewiring, a process that requires a good few hours for a pier electrician if he

follows the complicated PLC diagram correctly. Over time, this amounts to significant cost difference.


Based on MMCS platform, Zalda Technology offers several application systems that can be sold and installed

separately, or integrated in any combination at any time, or altogether as one. Four of these applications are :

Zalda Technology Mooring Load Monitoring System ( MMCS-MLM )

Enhance mooring safety by providing real time, historical, and analyzed ship mooring cable loading information

and alarms on multiple berths basis via various network interfaces. Components used in this system are Zalda

LS series load sensor, Z series quick release hooks, MMCS LIS / CS / HMS / DCS / DES and other commercial

computer devices.

Zalda Technology Berthing Status Monitoring System ( MMCS-BSM )

Minimize ship berthing and drifting accidents by providing real time, historical, and analyzed ship distance / speed

/ angle / tendency information and alarms on multiple berths basis via various network interfaces. Components

used in this system are Zalda DS series load sensor with or without Scanner Base, MMCS LIS / CS / HMS / DCS

/ DES and other commercial computer devices.

Zalda Technology Marine Environment Monitoring System ( MMCS-MEM )

Provide real time, historical and analyzed information and alarms about marine ambient factors, including but not

limited to:

-- Wind / Temperature / Humidity / Barometric Pressure / Visibility

-- Current / Wave / Tide

-- Dangerous Gas Air Content

The information serve as a reference for ship berthing process, ship mooring process and other applications on

multiple berths basis via various network interfaces. Components used in this system are Zalda MMCE-MEM

series environment sensors, MMCS LIS / CS / HMS / DCS / DES and other commercial computer devices.

Zalda Technology Mooring Line Release Automation and Management ( MMCS-ACM )

Safely and easily release mooring cables attached to quick release hooks and monitor hook status before and

after the release commands on multiple berths basis via various network interfaces. Components used in this

system are Zalda EA / HA series actuators, proximity switches, Z series quick release hooks, MMCS LIS / CS /

HMS / DCS / DES and other commercial computer devices.

Refer to Zalda Technology application systems literature for more information on each application system.

Contact Zalda for other applications based on MMCS platform, such as Network Power Control and Management

( MMCS-SUPS ), Multi Crane-Davit Automation and Management ( MMCS-CDAM ), and General Purpose

Random Programmed Control Automation ( MMCS-RPA ).


MMCS Components Illustration

MMCS System Core Components

A. MMCS-LIS

MMCS Local Interface Station ( LIS ), Featuring Local Monitoring, Network Monitoring – Multi Function Local Control, Network Control – Multi Function Local Storage / Mass Storage / Expandable IO / Utilities Local LCD LED Dual Display / 26 Key Keyboard / AV Alarm / Expandable EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX Enclosure

B. MMCS-CS

MMCS Central Monitoring - Control Station ( CS ), Featuring MMCS Base Software with Advanced Database & Utilities MMCS MLM Mooring Monitoring Suite MMCS BSM Berthing – Drifting Monitoring Suite MMCS MEM Marine Environment Monitoring Suite MMCS ACM Mooring Line Monitoring & Release Automation Suite MMCS RPC Random Automation Programming – Management Suite WWW / LAN-WIFI / GSM-GPRS-SMS-Edge / RS485-232 / RF Extensions

C. MMCS-DMS/DCS

MMCS Digital Monitoring - Control Station（DMS / DCS , Featuring Individual Selection & Release Control Buttons -- Status Indicators Program Release Button / Select All Button 16x LED Load Monitoring Windows / 1x LCD Load Monitoring Window System Check Indicator / Alarm Indicator Hardware Safety Switch / LAN – RS485 Connectors


D. MMCS-HMS/HCS

MMCS Handheld Monitoring - Control Station (HMS / HCS ), Featuring RF Data Reception Only or WIFI – GPRS – Edge Interactive Network Capability with Graphic Interface for

Basic System Monitoring & Control Functions Intrinsically Safe / IP55-56

E. MMCS-LDMS

MMCS Large Display Monitoring Station (LDMS) , Featuring For Berthing Speed / Distance / Angle / Tendency Status Monitoring LED Matrix Display / Double as General Warning – Messaging Display Turn Table with Multiple Orientation Control Options EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX Enclosure Central Power On Off Control

F. MMCS-DES

MMCS Data Exchange Station ( DES ) Signal Routing / Relaying / Merging with Multiple Interfaces Power Regulating / Zener Barrier EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX Enclosure

MMCS System Extension Components

1. Extension for Z

Series

Z Series Quick Release Mooring Hook with Mooring Hook Release Actuator, Electric or Hydraulic ( MMCS-EA1/HA1 ) EXD

– IP-NEMA-ATEX, Local / Network Central Remote Controlled Hook Status Sensor, Provide Hook Status Monitoring & Local Release Actuator

Logic, EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX Mooring Load Sensor, MMCS-LS1/LS2, Intrinsically Safe Integrated Capstan, EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX AV Alarm, EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX Enclosure Central Power On Off Control

1a. MMCS-LS1 / LS2

Mooring Hook Load Sensor SS 17-4 PH, Better Than 1% Accuracy LS1, Analog Output with Auto Zero / Compensation or LS2, Digital Output with Auto zero / Compensation / AD, 0.1% Resolution Intrinsically Safe / IP56-IP66

2.

Most Control Devices with On Off or Pulse Control Electric and Hydraulic Driven Motors, Capstans, Winches, Pumps, Valve,

Cylinders, Compressors, Lights, Horns, Alarms, etc. Easy Setup of Custom Control Program Sequences and Conditions Central Power On Off Control To Save Energy / Maximize Safety

3, MMCS-DS

Laser Distance Sensor 100m / 200m / 300m / 500m Range Measurement Models, Digital Output Resolution 1 cm -- 1-5 cm Tolerance Stationary base or Numerically Controlled - Monitored Scanning Platform EXD – IP-NEMA-ATEX Enclosure Object Detection / Continuous Monitoring – Active Tracing Single / Dual / Multiple Monitoring and Trigger Configurations


3a. MMCS-ROS

Rotary Output Angle & Displacement Sensor Accurate Measurement of Angle and Linear Distance Output from Rotary

Motion Analog or Digital Output / Resolution 0.05 Deg -- Tolerance 0.1 Deg Marine Grade Material Intrinsically Safe / IP 56- IP 66

4. MEM-WDS

Wind Speed / Direction Sensor Wind direction 0-360º -- Resolution 1º -- Tolerance ±3º Wind speed 0.3-75m/s -- Resolution 0.1m/s -- Tolerance ±0.5m/sec Digital Output Marine Grade Material Intrinsically Safe / IP55- IP66

5. MEM-CRS

Current Speed / Direction Sensor Continuous Reading Current Speed 0-±500cm/s -- Resolution 0.02cm/s -- Tolerance±1cm/s or ±

2% Current Direction 0-360o -- Resolution 0.02°-- Tolerance±2° Digital Output / Marine Grade Material Intrinsically Safe / IP55- IP67

6. MEM-WTS

Wave / Tide Sensor Buoy or Bottom Type Continuous or Intermittent Reading Wave Height 0.3m-20m -- Resolution 0.1m -- Tolerance ± ( 0.3m+5%) Wave Direction 0-360o -- Resolution 1 o -- Tolerance±10° Digital Output / Marine Grade Material Intrinsically Safe / IP55- IP67

7. MEM-TS/HS/APS

Temperature / Humidity / Barometric Pressure Sensor Temperature -40º-+50ºC -- Resolution 0.1ºC -- Tolerance±0.1% Humidity 0-100% RH (Relative) -- Resolution 0.1% -- Tolerance ±2% RH

(Relative) Barometric Pressure 500-1100 hpa –Resolution 0.1 hpa -- Tolerance ±1 hpa Analog Output / Marine Grade Material Intrinsically Safe / IP55- IP66

7a. MEM-GCS

Gas Content Sensor For Measurement of Air Content of Dangerous Gas such as Combustible Gas Analog Output / Tolerance 5% Marine Grade Material Intrinsically Safe / IP 56- IP 66

Notes: Some features are standard; others require purchase at additional costs. Contact us for details. When quoting a project with a specification, Zalda Technology automatically base our cost estimation on the specifications.

Contact us for the cost of features not listed in the specifications, if our quotation doesn’t already list them as options. MMCS platform can be used to customize at both component level and application system level. Feel free to discuss with us if

you want MMCS to expand to meet you needs. Specifications change without notice.

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