Cincoze Embedded Computer Powers Precision Tuna Fishing
The fishing industry is quickly becoming more intelligent, precise, and sustainable. Digital technology is at the heart of this transformation, as manual operations are replaced with intelligent management systems. Fishermen can leverage real-time data analysis, smart surveillance, and fish tracking technology to improve their catch and minimize waste.
Cincoze’s customer, a Southern European smart fishery system integrator, uses the DS-1200 rugged embedded computer as the core of their medium-sized tuna fishing vessel tracking system. By leveraging real-time radar and sonar signals, the system enhances decision-making and overall safety and efficiency by providing accurate information on tuna school dynamics and fish farm locations, contributing to the sustainable development of marine resources and promoting industrial advancement.
Product Requirements
Real-time analysis and smart interpretation
The computer part of the tracking system must be capable of processing large amounts of data. This is necessary so it can rapidly receive and analyze signals from multiple sensors, such as radar and sonar, to identify patterns in the movement of tuna schools and optimize fishing strategies.
Multiple interfaces and GPS support
The computer must connect to various sensors and collect GPS data to ensure accurate control of the vessel’s position, navigation trajectory, and fish farm distribution, providing reliable navigation information in real time and improving operational efficiency and safety.
Withstand harsh maritime environments
The computer must remain stable and reliable during long-term operation, effectively reducing maintenance costs and needs. To achieve this, it must withstand harsh external elements, including severe vibration, shock, moisture, and salt spray, often found in offshore operating environments.
Why Cincoze?
Excellent computing performance
The Cincoze DS-1200's computing performance was the primary factor in its selection. Its ability to support Intel® Core™ processors, up to 64GB of memory, and two 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD provides the computing and analysis power to process real-time data from various sensors. This helps crew members understand fish school dynamics and improve fishing accuracy. Additionally, it offers the storage capacity to save important operational information, including tracking data and voyage records.
Rich I/O and expandable
The DS-1200 can connect to various sensors, including radar and sonar, through its numerous I/O interfaces, such as COM, LAN, and USB, and there is a DisplayPort interface to connect to a display for real-time data visualization, enabling fishermen to monitor ship and fish school activity. For additional application needs, the DS-1200 has a CMI/CFM modular design for I/O interface and function expansion. Three mini PCIe slots support GPS modules for precise positioning and remote monitoring of vessels and fish locations.
High-quality, industrial-grade protection
The DS-1200 has multiple industrial-grade protections and certifications, allowing it to withstand harsh offshore environments and operate stably over the long term. This includes a wide temperature range (-40°C - 70°C), wide voltage (9 - 48 VDC) operation, and excellent shock and vibration resistance. EMC certifications such as CE, UKCA, FCC, and ICES-003 Class A ensure the DS-1200 operates stably in high electromagnetic interference environments, like ship cabin electrical enclosures, without affecting other equipment. Additionally, compliance with the LVD IEC/EN 62368-1 safety standard further improves system reliability and operational safety.
