2. What is IPMS?
An integrated platform management system (IPMS) is a
distributed system used on board ships and submarines
for the real-time monitoring and control of the vessel's
hull, mechanical, electrical and damage control machi-
nery and systems.
Typical machinery, equipment and systems monitored
and controlled by the IPMS include:
• Propulsion system
• Handles, engines, propellers
• Power Management System (generators, switch-
boards, distribution)
• Damage control equipment (e.g. fire pumps)
• Auxiliary machinery systems for heating,
ventilation, airconditioning, chilled water etc.
• Alarm System
• Extension Alarm System
In essence, IPMS may be used for control and monitoring
of virtually all equipment onboard a warship, excluding
the combat related weapons/sensors and the ship's com-
munication and navigation equipment.
IPMS benefits
• Open and scalable architecture
• Virtually unlimited input/output
• COTS based
• Reduced ship life cycle cost
• High level of automation gives
reduced manning
Well-proven solution
for navies worldwide
Logimatic has developed an Integrated Platform Manage-
ment System for The Royal Danish Navy's Flexible Sup-
port Vessels and Frigates.
The system consists of a number of processing units (PLCs)
distributed around the ship, and a number of operator
stations located in the Engine Control Room and on the
Bridge.
All operator stations can display any IPMS mimic, so the
ship platform can be controlled completely either from
ECR or the Bridge.
Optional connections to the ship-wide data network en-
ables connection of portable PCs for diagnostic purposes
and manning of local Damage Control Stations.
More than 100 mimic displays have been developed,
based on standard windows graphical user interface
where data are displayed and controllable components
can be manipulated via pop-up faceplates.
The mimics are designed in accordance with the system
diagrams and show outlines of essential machinery de-
tails to facilitate seamless operation of the system.
The system has been implemented on the Flexible Sup-
port Vessels at the Royal Danish Navy since 2004 and has
recently been implemented on the Frigates.
“Logimatics IPMS has brought the
application of computer aided
control and supervision of our ves-
sels into a new era, both in terms
of operability and maintainability.
Logimatic has had a strict focus on the ship ope-
rators in the development of a very user friendly
system, and we are especially satisfied with the
Damage Control System that is tailored exactly to
our specific needs.
The crew members also express their satisfaction
in the daily use of the system, stating that it pro-
vides seamless supervision, diagnostic and mainte-
nance of the ship equipment.”
Captain Per Bigum Christensen
Technical Director, Maritime System
Danish Defense Acquisition &
Logistics Organization
3. IPMS Bridge
Alarm
Printer
OS 02
CPU 02
Switch 02
Bridge
IPMS Machinery control
OS 07
CPU 07
Switch 07
OS 08
CPU 08
Switch 08
IPMS Damage control
Ship Control Center
Extension
Alarm Panels
OS 01
CPU 01
Switch 01
OS 09
OS 11
CPU 11
Switch 11
OS 10
OS 12
CPU 12
Switch 12
Main
Engine and
Gear 1
Serial
Fire Detection
System /w local
panel
Diesel Gen 1 + 2
Navigation
System
Interface
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Serial
Diesel Gen 3 + 4
External I/F (TCP/IP, serial)
Legend
Primary Fibre Net
Drop to Primary Net Switch
Redundant Control Network
OS xx
CPU yy
Switch zz
Outstation ”xx”
PLC Processor ”yy”
Fibre Net Switch ”zz”
Operator
workstation,
screen, keybd
and trackball
IPMS Computer
Extension
Alarm Panel
Damage
Control
Laptop
Optional
CPP 1
Control
System
CPP 2
Control
System
Dataserver 2
Dataserver 1
Propulsion
Handle Center
Propulsion
Handle PS wing
Propulsion
Handle SB wing
Electrical
shaft Control
Box
Serial
Serial
Serial
Pitch Pitch
Extension
Alarm Panels
Propulsion
Handle SCC
Main
Engine and
Gear 2
Combat System
CoCoS
Serial
Stability Computer
Serial
OS 03
CPU 03
Switch 03
OS 05
OS 04
CPU 04
Switch 04
OS 06
Bow
Thruster 1
Bow
Thruster 2
RPM/Clutch RPM/Clutch
IPMS Bridge
Alarm
Printer
OS 02
CPU 02
Switch 02
Bridge
IPMS Machinery control
OS 07
CPU 07
Switch 07
OS 08
CPU 08
Switch 08
IPMS Damage control
Ship Control Center
Extension
Alarm Panels
OS 01
CPU 01
Switch 01
OS 09
OS 11
CPU 11
Switch 11
OS 10
OS 12
CPU 12
Switch 12
Main
Engine and
Gear 1
Serial
Fire Detection
System /w local
panel
Diesel Gen 1 + 2
Navigation
System
Interface
H EWLE T
PA CK AR D
Des kJ et 895C
Colour
Printer
Serial
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Serial
Diesel Gen 3 + 4
External I/F (TCP/IP, serial)
Legend
Primary Fibre Net
Drop to Primary Net Switch
Redundant Control Network
OS xx
CPU yy
Switch zz
Outstation ”xx”
PLC Processor ”yy”
Fibre Net Switch ”zz”
Operator
workstation,
screen, keybd
and trackball
IPMS Computer
Extension
Alarm Panel
Damage
Control
Laptop
Optional
CPP 1
Control
System
CPP 2
Control
System
Dataserver 2
Dataserver 1
Propulsion
Handle Center
Propulsion
Handle PS wing
Propulsion
Handle SB wing
Electrical
shaft Control
Box
Serial
Serial
Serial
Pitch Pitch
Extension
Alarm Panels
Propulsion
Handle SCC
Main
Engine and
Gear 2
Combat System
CoCoS
Serial
Stability Computer
Serial
OS 03
CPU 03
Switch 03
OS 05
OS 04
CPU 04
Switch 04
OS 06
Bow
Thruster 1
Bow
Thruster 2
RPM/Clutch RPM/Clutch
Illustration: Example of an IPMS architecture.
The IPMS architecture
The IPMS is realized with a number of distributed data
collection and control units, called outstations, and a
number of operator stations with computers, displays
and keyboard. All equipment is arranged in a network
architecture (see illustration below).
An optical Ethernet backbone links the various compu-
ters and processors, connected in a ring so single failures
do not prevent communication. Remote input/output
outstations are connected to “processor” outstations
by means of redundant ControlNet where two separate
network cables are routed in geographically distinct
paths. The ControlNet is deterministic and very reliable
and thereby well suited for time critical and demanding
control tasks. The distributed architecture ensures a high
level of operability and with a careful design of built-in
redundancy and control of ship redundant systems, the
entire platform comprises a very safe system.
The different outstations are located in the different
damage zones (or fire zones), thus decreasing the overall
vulnerability to fire and flooding. The computer surveil-
lance system is realized with two Data Servers (redun-
dant) and a number of Clients installed on the operator
station computers. The clients are distributed between
the two data servers.
Each operator station is equipped with two independent
sets of computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. In case
of failure of one computer the other computer remains
fully operable. External systems, such as the Main En-
gine Control System, are connected with serial interfaces
where a large number of data can be transferred with-
out installing expensive input/output modules.
Screen: Conning Display
4. ABOUT LOGIMATIC
Logimatic is an international engineering and
IT company with 25 years of experience in de-
veloping IT based solutions for the global mari-
time industry. Logimatic occupies more than 70
employees.
Our main activities are concentrated on the
sales, implementation and support of in-house
developed IT solutions.
We wish to be regarded as a professional and
loyal partner with years of know-how with re-
gard to the marine industry.
Throughout the years many of our customers
have returned with new projects. This leads us to
believe that we bring value to our customers and
streng-then their competitiveness.
At Logimatic we acknowledge the importance
of quality within the working procedures.
Hence, we have been certified according to the
ISO 9001 since 1998.
Logimatic
Sofiendalsvej 5B
DK-9200 Aalborg SV
Denmark
Tel.: +45 9634 7000
Fax: +45 9634 7001
E-mail: lmc@logimatic.com
www.logimatic.com
