Marine Instrument Display system

Objective

Develop a display and meter system for use in recreational vehicles and
marine markets for a company that wanted to accelerate development
without adding to their staff.

Sunrise Labs Services

• Proposed and analyzed architectural options to meet the product goals
  
  
• Integrated industry standard CAN bus
  (SAE J1939), with SmartCraft,
  NMEA marine protocols and the client's architecture
  
  
• Designed electronics and software to interface
  up to 19 instruments
  
  
• Developed a configuration application minimizing
  manufacturing set-up time
  
  
• Developed a test tool to simulate the user environment

Results

• Simulations at Sunrise Labs made for smooth certification
  
  
• Manufacturing time reduced
  
  
• Fewer gauge calibration errors
  
  
• Trade show launch got strong reception from key customers
  
  
• Client continues to be seen as an innovator, responsive to the
  demands of their changing markets