EmpirBus™ is far more advanced than a conventional electrical system, thus enabling more functions since EmpirBus™ is designed to control all types of consumers through the I/O modules. The system is not only controlling the I/O’s, but is also, due to the built-in intelligence, able to handle many functions that before needed clumsy and more advanced installations.

EmpirBus™ manages these functions, among others, including the electric power distribution:


• Fuses
The system has built-in fuses (0.5 – 8A) which are set in the EmpirBus™ software. Conventional fuses are omitted and less space is required.



• Interlock function
Each channel, both inputs and outputs can be controlled by up to 8 other channels. This makes it possible to have one output channel controlled by two input channels, where both need to be activated to operate the output channel. This function is useful on consumers like a windlass where large forces are in motion and an accidental release or activation could be dangerous.



• Delay functions
All input channels in the EmpirBus™ can be set with a delay. This feature makes it possible to turn out the light and having it lit for a set period of time. Long enough to lock and leave the boat with out having to stumble in the dark.



• Default alarm
All the output channels on the bus are equipped with a functionality alarm. This makes a light emitting diode indicate if a consumer as a light bulb would stop working. Conventional ships are required to have this function on all its lanterns.



• On/Off indication
The bus is equipped with a true running indication feature. This is activate, not only when the input channel is activated but when the output channel is delivering power. A dimming module could be used to decrease the light of the diode when navigating at night.



• Modifications
EmpirBus™ makes it easy to modify and redraw the functions in a system. Since all the I/O’s are controlled by the bus they can be reconfigured in the EmpirBus™ software with out having to rewire any cables.



• Circuit diagram
The EmpirBus™ software automatically generates a circuit diagram of the system. Changes could be printed at any time giving up-to-date installation diagrams to reduce errors.