Application of NetLinx network in marine power station monitoring system

Adopting the NetLinx network, this paper designs a marine power station monitoring system. First of all, the hardware and its structure of the monitoring system are designed, and the data traffic process of the hardware system is analyzed. Then, the configuration structure and function of the monitoring software are also analyzed, and according to the controlling function and operating habit of an automation power station, the human machine interface (HMI), which is friendly and visualized, is designed. By constructing mathematical models and simulation models of the diesel generator set, this paper completes a hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HILS) experiment, which has used the NetLinx network controlling system. The results of simulation experiment indicate that the field signals can transmit between controller and PC accurately, the hardware system designed has a high reliability and a good environment adaptability, and that, the operator can also master the running states of marine power station by the monitoring software of PC.