Software configurable smart ports in seafloor networks

Abstract

The next generation smart port power supply has been designed to provide new features and improved performance. These ports allow for the software based configuration of instrument port voltages and communications protocols providing the greatest possible flexibility in instrument to junction box interfacing. This article describes the benefits of the software configurable smart port implementation discussed in [1]. Next generation improvements made to the line insulation monitor, in-line noise filtering and power supply efficiency based off lessons learned and feedback on the initial NEPTUNE project are also discussed.