Markets: Vehicle Technologies

Commercial Marine

The transition to modern engine technology has forced a lot of change in a very short time – ECUs, CAN networks, displays, GPS... But workboats are built to last, and many in the commercial marine sector are sticking with tried-and-tested Murphy analogue instruments and controls for non-ECU 'mechanical' engines.

When the time does come to replace or upgrade, Murphy can ease the transition. We have digital displays and controls designed for the latest ECU/CAN-based engines and equipment, but many – often with the help of our I/O and Power Distribution Modules – will also work with older workboat engines and systems.

From individual components to full control panels and systems, Murphy can supply both standard, 'plug-and-go' models or OEM-specified, custom solutions.

And there's no compromise on durability: all the latest Murphy displays and instruments include class-leading environmental protection against water ingress, temperature and shock/vibration.

Marine engine controls & instruments

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Click on the links below for marine-related product data, or contact our engineers for application advice.

Displays: For engines/vessels with the latest 'electronic' ECU/CAN-based engines and systems. All these displays include:
  • Ultra-bright, optically bonded LCDs: visible in direct sunlight
  • Compatible with modern equipment ECUs and CAN networks, including SAE J1939, NMEA2000 and proprietary protocols.
  • OEM customization using PowerVision Configuration Studio™
  • Class-leading environmental sealing and protection
HVS450 full colour engine & vessel data display HelmView HV450 - 4.3" WQVGA colour display for CAN J1939/NMEA2000 engine and vessel data. Pre-configured for commercial marine applications.
PowerView PV780 display PowerView PV780 - 7" WVGA display for CAN J1939NMEA2000/proprietary engine and vessel data. OEM-configurable with our PowerVision Configuration Studio®.
PV450 full colour engine & vehicle data display PowerView PV450 - 4.3" WQVGA colour display for CAN J1939/CANopen/NMEA2000/proprietary engine and vessel data. OEM-configurable with our PowerVision Configuration Studio®.
PV350 monochrome marine display - click to enlarge PowerView PV350/PV380 - 3.8" / 97mm QVGA monochrome display, with either (PV350) 2 CAN ports, or (PV380) 1 CAN port and additional I/O capability (e.g. for non-ECU engine or equipment sensors).
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Input/output modules: for interfacing electronic engine, ECU or CAN devices with analogue/switch input and output signals.
IX32 input/output and power distribution module IX3212 PDM - 32 channel, high-power input/output and power distribution module, fully integrated with HelmView or PowerView displays and PowerVision Configuration Studio®. For CAN integration of pumps & fans, lighting, actuators, sensors and more.
XM500 CAN J1939, input, output module XM500 - CAN/I/O module, max 11 inputs/2 outputs, customised to OEM requirements
CANdrive J1939 to electric gauge interface CANdrive™ - Reads CAN J1939 data, then drives standard electric gauges and tachometer. Optional fault indication. May be used to integrate ECU-based engines with existing gauge/control systems, or to provide new, economical intrument solutions.
MeCAN MEC300 J1939 input output interface MeCAN™ - Converts analogue pressure, temperature and speed signals into CAN J1939 data. Integrates older engines with the latest CAN-based displays and controls.
SenderCAN resistive sender or switch input to J1939 CANbus converter SenderCAN® - CAN/I/O module, max 4 inputs/2 outputs, customised to OEM requirements

Gauges:
 - 'At-a-glance' analogue dial indication for 'electronic' ECU/CAN J1939 engines and equipment:
PVCAN gauges for direct J1939 connection PVCAN series - Premium PowerView analogue gauges, displays J1939 engine data by direct connection to the CAN network. IP68 sealing, front and back.
PVA Premium gauges for PowerView displays PVA series - Premium PowerView analogue gauges and audible alarm, displays J1939 engine data via RS485 connection to PowerView displays. IP68 sealing, front and back.
PVM gauges for PowerView displays PVM series - Streamlined PowerView analogue gauges, displays J1939 engine data via RS485 connection to PowerView displays.
- For 'mechanical' (non-ECU) engines:
EG21 / EGS21 series electric gauge for marine applications EG21 and EGS21 series - 2" electric gauge and Swichgage®, environmentally sealed, driven by resistive senders (including single senders for driving two gauges, engine-room and wheelhouse).
A20 environmentally sealed mechanical Swichgage A20 & A25 series - environmentally sealed mechanical pressure and temperature Swichgage® with polycarbonate case and insulated switch wiring. Gauge-only options.
AT series analogue tachometers Tachometers - magnetic pickup pickup or alternator driven, analogue or digital readout, with optional hours run meters and limit switches.
Exhaust pyrometers Exhaust pyrometers - for monitoring exhaust gas temperature, thermocouple driven
Fault annunciators:
MRP300 marine panel Tattletale® - annunciators and magnetic switches for indication & alarm of non-ECU engine/equipment faults.
Marine engine panels:
MRP300 marine panel MLP and MRP series - complete control panels for non-ECU 'mechanical' marine engines.
Fluid level control:
BLSK1 fluid level control BLSK1 - bilge level switch system. (Info from FW Murphy Production Controls at www.fwmurphy.com).
DF755 hydrostatic pressure fluid level switch DF series - hydrostatic head-pressure switches, for tank level control. (Info from FW Murphy Production Controls at www.fwmurphy.com).
Engine/vessel-mounted sensors and actuators:
ES2T pressure sender Sensors and limit switches: for pressure, temperature and speed.
RP2300 series push/pull solenoid Actuators - for mechanical engine fuel control.
SV series solenoid fuel valve Valves - solenoid and control valves for engine fuel