Description
System Overview & Engineering Architecture
The Rivertrace Smart Connect functions as a dedicated gateway between certified Rivertrace monitoring equipment (SMART BILGE+ and, when fitted, SMART ODME) and a vessel’s digital compliance infrastructure. Installed in the machinery space, the module receives raw IMO‑formatted data streams from the sensors, processes and aggregates the information in non‑volatile memory, and then pushes the formatted discharge summaries to an electronic Oil Record Book (eORB) or Fleet Intelligence platform using a secure Ethernet‑based API. By positioning itself between the monitoring hardware and the onboard software, Smart Connect creates a reliable, automated pathway for compliance data, removing the need for manual compilation from multiple sources.
Core Features & Operational Advantages
- Live Data Capture: Receives real‑time discharge data from SMART BILGE+ via a 2‑wire RS485 IMO data stream (bespoke protocol, up to ~1000 m cable length) and, where applicable, from SMART ODME via a 2‑wire RS232 IMO data stream (bespoke protocol, up to ~10 m cable length).
- Secure Ethernet Output: Delivers processed data as an API over Ethernet, enabling direct integration with eORB providers or Fleet Intelligence software.
- Data Storage: Provides >18 months of capacity in non‑volatile storage, ensuring historical data remain available even if network connectivity is temporarily lost.
- Flexible Power Supply: Accepts 24 VDC, 24 VAC, 110 VAC or 230 VAC inputs, with a tolerance of ±10 % and operates at 50‑60 Hz.
- Robust Environmental Rating: Rated IP 65 for dust and water protection, operable in ambient humidity up to 90 %RH @ 55 °C and temperature range 0 °C to +60 °C.
- Cyber‑Security Alignment: Implements full encryption and is designed following IACS UR E26 and E27 principles, addressing modern maritime cyber‑risk requirements.
- Manual Data Retrieval: Includes a bespoke, secure Rivertrace PC application for manual cable‑based download of stored data when required.
- Compact & Lightweight: Weighs only 0.8 kg, facilitating easy installation in confined machinery spaces.
Component Breakdown & Technical Specifications
The following table summarises the technical parameters explicitly published by the OEM for the Rivertrace Smart Connect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Rivertrace Smart Connect?
- The Rivertrace Smart Connect is a compact interface module that links SMART BILGE+ and, where applicable, SMART ODME directly to an electronic Oil Record Book (eORB) or Fleet Intelligence software over the vessel’s LAN, automating the transfer of compliance data.
- How does Smart Connect receive data from the monitoring equipment?
- It receives live discharge data from SMART BILGE+ via a 2‑wire RS485 IMO data stream (bespoke protocol, up to ~1000 m cable length) and, when fitted, from SMART ODME via a 2‑wire RS232 IMO data stream (bespoke protocol, up to ~10 m cable length).
- What type of output does the Smart Connect provide?
- The module outputs data as an API over Ethernet, enabling direct connection to eORB providers or Fleet Intelligence software.
- What are the power supply options for the Smart Connect?
- The unit accepts 24 VDC, 24 VAC, 110 VAC or 230 VAC, with a supply voltage tolerance of ±10 % and operates at 50‑60 Hz.
- How much data can the Smart Connect store?
- It provides greater than 18 months of capacity in non‑volatile storage for historical discharge data.
- How can stored data be retrieved if the network is unavailable?
- Data can be manually downloaded using the bespoke, secure Rivertrace PC application via a cable connection to the unit.
- What environmental ratings does the Smart Connect have?
- The module is rated IP 65, operable in ambient humidity up to 90 %RH @ 55 °C and temperature range 0 °C to +60 °C.
- How is cyber‑security addressed in the Smart Connect?
- The device implements full encryption and is designed following IACS UR E26 and E27 cybersecurity principles.
- What are the main compliance benefits of using Smart Connect?
- By automating the capture and transfer of discharge data to an eORB, Smart Connect reduces manual data entry, improves data integrity and transparency, and supports MARPOL Annex I Oil Record Book requirements, thereby enhancing inspection readiness and audit confidence.
- Is the Smart Connect compatible with all electronic Oil Record Book systems?
- Smart Connect delivers data via a standard Ethernet API, which can be integrated with any eORB or Fleet Intelligence platform that accepts such an interface; compatibility should be confirmed with the specific eORB provider.
Compatible Detection Sensors
Designed for direct optical and digital connection with the Rivertrace SMART 50M Oil in Water Detector and 15ppm Bilge Alarm units for real-time sample logging and remote discharge verification.
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