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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2005
Applicants:
John A. Johansen, Kongsberg, NO;
Vidar Sten-halvorsen, Kongsberg, NO;
Inventors:
John A. Johansen, Kongsberg, NO;
Vidar Sten-Halvorsen, Kongsberg, NO;
Assignee:
FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS, Kongsberg, NO;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 13/12 (2006.01); G06F 13/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to a control system for a subsea installation based on CAN bus technology. A single cable forms a backbone for transmitting signals and/or power from a central control unit to a number of devices or sensors on the installation. Terminals are attached to the cable at intervals, allowing devices to be plugged in while the system is operable. A termination may also include repeaters or amplifiers for transmitting signals over longer distances.