The factory will assemble the new which is based on Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) drives. Naval vessel applications have a list of specifications above and beyond what COTS products are designed for. The demands range from shock, vibration, and size, to Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI).
To enter the naval market, the products need to be ruggedized to make sure they are compliant with Naval Specifications. These stringent specifications mean that the entire cabinet has been redesigned and ruggedized to become significantly more robust. In addition, various EMC constraints and filters has been into the drive to fulfill the electromechanical requirements for grey vessels.
“The new factory and the newly developed NavyDrive are key aspects of our move into the naval market with our DC-based power and distribution solution. The further development of this benchmark product for commercial markets is guaranteed to provide both operational, efficiency, and vessel availability benefits for our customers”, said Sindre Saetre, Business Line Manager ABB Coast Guard & Navy.
The factory is also an important show of confidence to the local ABB community in Ulsteinvik. The local competence and know-how that have accumulated in Ulsteinvik over the last 20 years will be crucial for the Coast Guard & Navy projects that lie ahead.
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