DEIF VTR-3 Flexible Display Bridge Indicator-VTR-3 SERNO.05083-Zhangzhou Fengyun Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.

Flexible display configuration and multi-mode switching: Features a built-in library of gauge graphics, allowing for on-site configuration of dial ranges, scales, and warning zones. Critical alarm bands can be set to trigger color changes and activate built-in relay alarm outputs when parameters exceed limits. Supports three color schemes—Day, Dusk, and Night—with global dimming to suit varying lighting conditions in the wheelhouse. The XDi-Net version enables one-touch switching between up to four preset display pages (e.g., Voyage, Harbor, and Operation modes) and supports synchronized display switching across multiple XDi units. Bus networking and configuration storage: Each gauge operates as an independent node on the CAN bus, supporting networked communication. All configuration parameters (dial style, range, alarm thresholds) are stored in the gauge's local non-volatile memory and locked after setup to prevent accidental modification, ensuring compliance with MED marine regulations. When replacing a gauge, the original configuration file can be directly imported for rapid restoration.

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　　The VTR-3 SERNO.05083 is a flexible, virtual display instrument from the DEIF (Denmark) XDi series, designed for marine bridge applications. It features a 144mm panel cutout. The "Dual" version functions as a dual-parameter virtual instrument, using a TFT graphic screen to simulate traditional analog gauges and replace multiple mechanical marine instruments. It is used for parameter monitoring in ship wheelhouses and control rooms, holds MED marine certification, and is suitable for bridge instrumentation systems on various seagoing vessels and offshore platforms.

　　I. Key Functions

　　Simultaneous monitoring and display of dual parameters: A single unit can generate two independent virtual dials, supporting the simultaneous display of one or two measured parameters. Typical applications include port/starboard main engine RPM, main engine RPM plus propeller pitch, true/apparent wind, and heel plus pitch. The screen displays both virtual analog pointers and digital readouts, combining the intuitive nature of traditional pointers with high-precision digital data while eliminating parallax errors associated with mechanical pointers.

　　Flexible display configuration and multi-mode switching: Features a built-in instrument library allowing on-site configuration of dial ranges, scales, and warning zones. Critical alarm bands can be set; if parameters exceed limits, the display changes color and triggers an alarm signal via the built-in relay. Supports three color schemes (Day, Dusk, Night) and global dimming to suit varying lighting conditions in the wheelhouse. Versions equipped with XDi-Net networking allow for one-touch switching between up to four preset display pages (e.g., Voyage, Port, and Operation modes), enabling synchronized display switching across multiple XDi units. Multi-type Signal Input and Redundant Communication: Comes standard with dual CAN bus redundant interfaces and is compatible with analog, discrete (switch), and digital sensor signals. It accepts data from equipment such as ship automation systems, main engine control systems, wind sensors, compasses, and depth sounders. It supports XDi-Net instrument networking, allowing all XDi instruments on the bus to share data sources and simplifying bridge cabling. Equipped with dual redundant power inputs (24VDC), the display remains uninterrupted during power circuit faults, meeting maritime safety regulations.

　　Local Configuration, Maintenance, and Replacement: Features a built-in USB configuration port for on-site modification of dial layouts, measurement ranges, and alarm thresholds, as well as for updating the instrument graphics library. Supports plug-and-play replacement; a faulty unit can be swapped and the original configuration loaded to resume operation immediately, significantly reducing on-site maintenance time. The panel features IP52 protection, meeting bridge environment requirements.

　　Alarm and Status Monitoring: Allows for customizable high/low alarm ranges; the dial background or scale changes color to provide a visual alert when parameters enter the warning zone, and relay contact outputs are available for external audible and visual alarms. Fault notifications pop up on the screen in the event of bus communication failures, signal disconnections, or power anomalies, enabling crew members to quickly locate faults.

　　II. Operating Principles

　　The VTR-3 SERNO.05083 utilizes digital rendering principles for virtual instrumentation, eliminating reliance on mechanical gears or pointer mechanisms. Its core components consist of a signal acquisition unit, a processor, a TFT display unit, and a bus communication unit.

　　Signal Acquisition and Data Reception: Data is sourced from two channels: ① CAN bus digital signals, reading standardized measurement values from ship automation systems and sensor networks; and ② external analog/discrete signals, where the instrument's built-in sampling circuitry performs analog-to-digital conversion on raw sensor signals. All signals are fed into the instrument's internal MCU processor.

　　Data Conversion and Virtual Dial Processing: The processor converts raw acquired data into engineering values based on pre-configured parameters such as ranges, units, and alarm thresholds. It accesses the built-in virtual instrument graphics library to render two independent analog dial displays in real-time, generating virtual pointer positions, scale markings, digital readouts, and warning color bands. The core capability of the "Dual" model is the simultaneous, parallel processing of two sets of parameter displays, outputting two independent instrument readouts within a single screen zone.

　　Display Output and Visual Presentation: The processor outputs the rendered virtual instrument graphics to an LED-backlit TFT screen. It features high contrast for daytime viewing and automatically reduces brightness and switches to a low-blue-light color scheme at night to prevent glare from interfering with the navigator's lookout duties. It supports global bus-based dimming, allowing for centralized brightness control of all XDi instruments from the bridge.

　　Alarm Logic and Output Drive: The processor compares measured values against preset thresholds in real-time. Upon triggering an alarm condition, it generates a visual alert on the screen while simultaneously driving an onboard relay to output a potential-free contact signal to the vessel's alarm system.

　　Bus Networking and Configuration Storage: Each instrument possesses a unique node address on the CAN bus, supporting networked communication. All configuration parameters (dial style, measurement range, alarm thresholds) are stored in the instrument's local non-volatile memory and locked after setup; this ensures compliance with MED marine regulations and prevents accidental modification. When replacing an instrument, the original configuration file can be directly imported for rapid restoration.

　　III. Typical Application Scenarios

　　Installed on ship bridge consoles for applications such as: monitoring RPM for dual main engines; displaying thruster RPM and pitch; monitoring dual-channel wind direction and speed; tracking vessel roll and pitch; and centralized monitoring on offshore platforms. A single unit replaces two traditional mechanical dial gauges, saving console panel space and significantly reducing hard-wired cabling, making it a mainstream solution for integrated bridge instrumentation on modern vessels.

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