OWL Overview : Hardware

Introduction

This document describes the hardware components of the OWL system. It is written to give an overview of the system on the highest level. It shows the components, connections between the components, connections between the OWL and it's platform (ship/buoy/rig) and specifications.

Block Diagram

The system has two components:

• Junction box that holds circuit breakers, power-line communication modem and server.
• Measurement device enclosed in a high durability, climate controlled aluminium box.

The two components are connected via regular two leaded electrical wire.

Specifications