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has an ongoing partnership with EControls, a
manufacturer of engine control and emissions
systems, to create tools that can easily inte-
grate a full range of boating functions. “With
EControls, we have a tool box of components
that we can use to tie several new elements of
a boat through the display,” McPeak said.
Both companies are vertically integrated with
each other, she added, giving them much
more control over the details that keep their
equipment production efficient.
“We do our own bonding and our own
PCB’s," said McPeak. "This gives us more con-
trol over quality and supply base. It allows us
to go quicker to market. We can change as
quickly as our customers demand change”
Power Distribution Module
The latest tool to come out of this partnership
is the Power Distribution Module (PDM), a sim-
plified way of connecting critical vessel infor-
mation. The PDM allows users to monitor up to
20 inputs and control 12 high-current outputs.
Various loads, such as coils and motors, can
be directly switched.
The PDM is designed for use in 12-volt sys-
tems and supports CAN J1939 communica-
tions, which allows users to remotely monitor
and configure inputs and outputs. In addition,
the PDM features solid-state circuit protection
which eliminates the need for fuses. The PDM
provides current and voltage feedback for ac-
tuator protection and accuracy.
As a result, the HelmView displays combined
with the PDM can easily integrate ballast con-
trol, trim tab control, lights, bilge, blowers and
more. “We are able to simplify the wiring of the
boat, the configuration of the boat, and have
the ability to combine both controls and display
into one central command interface through
the HelmView display,” McPeak said.
Because of the flexibility of the hardware, the
HelmView hardware, software and additional
modules can be applied to fit exactly with near-
ly any marine niche.
“Once we developed solutions for certain
niches -- such as lights, cameras, stereo for
tow-sport boating or live wells and ballast for
freshwater boating -- it’s simple to apply
what’s needed to other niches and expand it
further,” said McPeak. “Between our marine
applications expertise and EControls’ engine
expertise, we are the total experts on the ves-
sel. We have the knowledge to deliver total
vessel integration in a way that is simple to in-
stall and use.”
For boat manufacturers looking to create a
one-of-a-kind display, the configuration soft-
ware allows users to write their own applica-
tions using in-depth custom programming op-
tions. The configuration software is versatile
enough to handle even the most demanding
programming and applications.
For more information contact Murphy at 918-
317-410, or visit www.fwmurphy.com.
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