ALMERE, The Netherlands,
November 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
E-T-A and Victron announce a new
Victron interface for E-T-A PowerPlex. With PowerPlex, users can
easily control electrical equipment on a boat or special vehicle.
Thanks to this new interface, it is now possible to control a
Victron MultiPlus or Quattro inverter/battery charger and other
Victron products with PowerPlex.
E-T-A PowerPlex
E-T-A is specialized in the design and development of circuit
breakers for the protection of electrical equipment. They have also
developed their own CAN-bus multiplexing system: PowerPlex.
PowerPlex is an electrical distribution system with which equipment
on-board boats and special vehicles is protected and can be
operated. PowerPlex is an open system which can be configured on
any PC/Laptop operating under Windows.
E-T-A PowerPlex Touch PC
E-T-A's PowerPlex Touch PC display is a component of their
PowerPlex CAN-bus system. Using this Touch PC, users can operate
the equipment connected to the PowerPlex. The new interface allows
control of the following Victron equipment:
- MultiPlus or Quattro inverter/battery charger
- Lithium-ion 24V 180Ah Battery system
- BMV battery monitor
- Lynx Shunt Canbus
- Skylla-i
NMEA 2000
The communication between E-T-A's PowerPlex and Victron
equipment occurs via the NMEA 2000-network. This is an open CAN-bus
network in which equipment from different manufacturers can
communicate with each other.
The new interface for the PowerPlex Touch PC falls in line with
Victron's open network philosophy: a perfect network in which all
components can work together; independent of supplier.
Profile Victron Energy
Electrical power specialist Victron continually develops new
solutions for energy use in diverse situations. Victron Energy is a
respected supplier of independent 'off-grid'-installations for the
following sectors: Marine, Industrial, Vehicles, Off-grid and
revalidation. The product range comprises sine inverters, sine
chargers/inverters, battery chargers, DC/DC inverters, switching
cabinets, the intelligent Battery Monitor and more. Victron Energy
has an enviable reputation in technical innovation, reliability and
sustainability. The products are recognized worldwide as the
professional choice for independent electrical energy supply. For
additional information about Victron Energy go to
www.victronenergy.com.
Profile E-T-A
E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH, headquartered in Altdorf
bei Nuremberg, has been globally successful for more than 60 years.
E-T-A is the market leader in the design and production of circuit
protection solutions for a wide range of industries. Their CAN-Bus
based Multiplexing system, PowerPlex, sets the standard worldwide
for reliability, innovation and versatility. It is installed in
demanding applications: work boats, performance yachts and sailing
yachts and special vehicles. For additional information about E-T-A
go to www.e-t-a.com.