Alarm Lab in X-Connect alarm monitoring system: a circular chart groups active alarms by vessel system (Engines, Propulsion, Cooling, Cargo Handling and more), next to a sortable list of 178 prioritized alarms with tag, description and activation time.

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Alarm and Monitoring System

Your vessel, monitored. Always.

The Alarm and Monitoring System (AMS) gives your crew a complete, real-time picture of the vessel’s system status. Built on professional marine-grade hardware, and fully integrated in X‑CONNECT®, the AMS delivers trusted information to every operator station at all times.

The Alarm and Monitoring System (AMS) gives your crew a complete, real-time picture of the vessel’s system status. Built on professional marine-grade hardware, and fully integrated in X‑CONNECT®, the AMS delivers trusted information to every operator station at all times.
1

Intuitive vessel overview

All critical data from the vessel, such as switchboards, main engines, propulsion units, other ship systems and mission equipment are collected and presented in a structured manner. Your crew gets targeted information without navigating between systems.

2

High operability

Enhanced diagnostics and built-in tools simplify troubleshooting directly from the operator station. Problems can be identified and addressed by onboard crew.

3

Built to last, easy to update

With spare parts onboard, the crew can be self-serviced and get the system fully operational without the need of service personnel onboard. New features and software changes available as over-the-air upgrades.

Dimly lit onboard engine control room with ten wall-mounted screens showing X-CONNECT IAS and PMS screens including engineering diagrams, alarm lists, and power management dashboards

X‑CONNECT® An award-winning user experience

Have a look at the modern and intuitive user interface for our integrated automation system.

  • X-CONNECT Serial Line Overview screen (dark mode) showing all connected NMEA 0183, MODBUS RTU, and MODBUS TCP serial channels including bow thrusters, main engines, PMS, GPS, and other vessel systems
  • X-CONNECT Alarm Lab screen (dark mode) showing a circular alarm distribution diagram with 178 active alarms listed by priority, tag, and description
  • X-CONNECT Network Overview screen (dark mode) showing IAS and PMS IO Cabinets 01–12 plus operator stations and workstations connected by dual-ring Ethernet topology
  • X-CONNECT Current Alarms list (dark mode) showing 204 active alarms sorted by priority with tag, description, activation time, acknowledgement status, and circular alarm category dial on the left

View mode:

Dusk

Day

X‑CONNECT® An award-winning user experience

Have a look at the modern and intuitive user interface for our integrated automation system.

  • X-CONNECT Serial Line Overview screen (dark mode) showing all connected NMEA 0183, MODBUS RTU, and MODBUS TCP serial channels including bow thrusters, main engines, PMS, GPS, and other vessel systems
  • X-CONNECT Alarm Lab screen (dark mode) showing a circular alarm distribution diagram with 178 active alarms listed by priority, tag, and description
  • X-CONNECT Network Overview screen (dark mode) showing IAS and PMS IO Cabinets 01–12 plus operator stations and workstations connected by dual-ring Ethernet topology
  • X-CONNECT Current Alarms list (dark mode) showing 204 active alarms sorted by priority with tag, description, activation time, acknowledgement status, and circular alarm category dial on the left

View mode:

Dusk

Day

X‑CONNECT® An award-winning user experience

Have a look at the modern and intuitive user interface for our integrated automation system.

  • X-CONNECT Serial Line Overview screen (dark mode) showing all connected NMEA 0183, MODBUS RTU, and MODBUS TCP serial channels including bow thrusters, main engines, PMS, GPS, and other vessel systems
  • X-CONNECT Alarm Lab screen (dark mode) showing a circular alarm distribution diagram with 178 active alarms listed by priority, tag, and description
  • X-CONNECT Network Overview screen (dark mode) showing IAS and PMS IO Cabinets 01–12 plus operator stations and workstations connected by dual-ring Ethernet topology
  • X-CONNECT Current Alarms list (dark mode) showing 204 active alarms sorted by priority with tag, description, activation time, acknowledgement status, and circular alarm category dial on the left

View mode:

Dusk

Day

A close-up of a hand touching a large touchscreen display showing an X-CONNECT piping and instrumentation diagram with tank level indicators and valve positions
A close-up of a hand touching a large touchscreen display showing an X-CONNECT piping and instrumentation diagram with tank level indicators and valve positions

What is an Alarm and Monitoring System?

An Alarm and Monitoring System is a requirement for safe vessel operations. Its primary function is to collect, process and present alarms and vessel data continuously to alert crew members of critical conditions.

AMS integrates information from vessel systems and presents it in real-time to the crew. Alarm history, trending data, system status and diagnostics are all accessible from every operator station.

For vessels with unattended machinery spaces (E0), an Extension Alarm System (EAS) is required. EAS panels on the bridge, in cabins and in public spaces provide visual and audible alerts when machinery spaces are unattended.

When control, automation and system functionality are added to the AMS, it becomes an Integrated Automation System (IAS). The IAS must comply with additional class requirements and regulations such as redundancy group and redundant network.

Features

Current alarms

Real-time alarms and system status presented across all operator stations, with trending and alarm history.

Alarm lab

Historical alarm view presented as an intuitive timeline, with adjustable time scale and alarm filtering for crew hand-over and post-incident review.

Signal lab

Dedicated diagnostic mimic that simplifies fault finding and signal verification, supporting the crew in troubleshooting.

Internal diagnostics

Built-in system monitoring, such as hardware status, network overview and serial line diagnostics to streamline troubleshooting.

Extension Alarm System (EAS)

Visual and audible alarms for vessels with unattended machinery spaces, using watch-call panels on bridge, in cabins and public areas, according to class rules.

Let’s talk

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Arne K. Dybvik

Commercial Director

Let’s talk

Are you looking for a partner in marine automation?

Photo of Arne K. Dybvik

Arne K. Dybvik

Commercial Director

Let’s talk

Are you looking for a partner in marine automation?

Photo of Arne K. Dybvik

Arne K. Dybvik

Commercial Director

Frequently asked questions

Will the system support and adapt to future operations?

Yes. Blue Ctrl continuously develops the X-CONNECT® platform to keep pace with evolving market trends and regulations. All platform updates are made available to X-CONNECT® customers as part of the ongoing product roadmap.

Will I need to replace my automation system due to obsolete hardware?

X-CONNECT® runs on standard, off-the-shelf hardware, which means you can replace individual components as needed without replacing the entire system. New hardware is verified and tested for compatibility, and can be integrated alongside existing installations, protecting your investment over time.

What is the minimum required space to install an alarm monitoring or an automation system?

Cabinet dimensions and signal counts are subject to project-specific variation and may create inaccurate customer expectations. Recommend removing this entry from the public FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

Will the system support and adapt to future operations?

Yes. Blue Ctrl continuously develops the X-CONNECT® platform to keep pace with evolving market trends and regulations. All platform updates are made available to X-CONNECT® customers as part of the ongoing product roadmap.

Will I need to replace my automation system due to obsolete hardware?

X-CONNECT® runs on standard, off-the-shelf hardware, which means you can replace individual components as needed without replacing the entire system. New hardware is verified and tested for compatibility, and can be integrated alongside existing installations, protecting your investment over time.

What is the minimum required space to install an alarm monitoring or an automation system?

Cabinet dimensions and signal counts are subject to project-specific variation and may create inaccurate customer expectations. Recommend removing this entry from the public FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

Will the system support and adapt to future operations?

Yes. Blue Ctrl continuously develops the X-CONNECT® platform to keep pace with evolving market trends and regulations. All platform updates are made available to X-CONNECT® customers as part of the ongoing product roadmap.

Will I need to replace my automation system due to obsolete hardware?

X-CONNECT® runs on standard, off-the-shelf hardware, which means you can replace individual components as needed without replacing the entire system. New hardware is verified and tested for compatibility, and can be integrated alongside existing installations, protecting your investment over time.

What is the minimum required space to install an alarm monitoring or an automation system?

Cabinet dimensions and signal counts are subject to project-specific variation and may create inaccurate customer expectations. Recommend removing this entry from the public FAQ.

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