ULSTEIN Integrated Automation System (IAS™)

The ULSTEIN Integrated Automation System (IAS™) controls, automates and monitors ship systems and processes from one integrated system, built on the X-CONNECT® platform. Also known as an Alarm Monitoring & Control System (AMCS), it extends the Alarm and Monitoring System (AMS) with equipment control and automation.

Key benefits

• One system to control and monitor all main vessel systems
• Compatible with off-the-shelf marine hardware available worldwide
• Simple, efficient system configuration
• Increased uptime through enhanced diagnosis
• Award-winning operator interface
• Remote upgrades adding software and features without a site visit

Alarm and monitoring

• Collects, processes, stores and presents information from power, engine, propulsion, stability and cargo systems
• Alarms and information on all operator stations, with trending and historical data
• Real-time mimics with interactive symbols
• Extension Alarm System (EAS) for unattended machinery spaces, with alarm and watch-call panels on the bridge, in cabins and in public areas

Control functions

• Integrated or remotely controlled third-party Power Management System
• Ballast control with customisable automatic filling and transfer
• Compensation for vessel movement and displacement, integrated with ballast control, for cargo movement, rock dumping and other special operations
• Bilge control, cargo tank control and tank sounding (including remote control of third-party sounding systems)
• Automatic start and standby of cooling pumps
• Integrated or remotely controlled ballast water treatment system
• Monitoring and remote control of fish handling systems and agitators
• Zoned remote control of outdoor lighting

Other features

• Export of live or historical signals, commands and alarms to USB stick as readable text files
• Integrated PDF viewer for drawings and documentation at operator stations
• Filtered visual presentation of current vessel status