Interfacing of Digital and Resolver Type Systems for Transmission of Heading Angle

Abstract

A marine vessel platform is fitted with sensors and equipments of diverse origin which are required to work in tandem in order to enhance its operation capability. However, due to incompatibilities in the data formats and protocols that are used, these equipments/ sensors cannot be integrated directly. As the systems available are a mixture of digital and analog types, this paper details the design and development of Embedded Interfacing Solution for interfacing of Digital and Resolver type systems for transmission of An embedded interfacing board was using Cadence OrCAD proprietary subsequently implemented using 8051, Digital to Resolver converter modules, low power operational amplifiers and other required components. This electronic embedded interfacing board converts the digital input containing heading angle into Analog Resolver type of output. This was tested using simulated heading angle created with the help of COM Port Toolkit software application and the output of this embedded interfacing solution was measured on Angle Position Indicator (API) and with the help of Oscilloscope.