SIRMA™ (Smart Interoperable Real-time Maritime Assembly), also known as SMART Cable, is a re-programmable cable assembly connecting a marine sensor to a platform. SIRMA™ simplifies the integration of a new sensor and its data.
SIRMA™ consists of a low-power modular printed circuit board embedded between the two ends of a cable assembly. This assembly allows several functionalities such as data processing, data logging, and voltage regulation between a sensor and a platform such as a glider, AUV, or buoy. SIRMA™ turns any cable assembly from a passive device into a smart processing unit.
Basic Onboard Modules:
- 32-bit Microcontroller
- Step-up/Step-down Voltage Regulators
- Flash Memory Unit
- 16-bit Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
Input / Output Communication Protocols:
- RS-232
- RS-485/422
- Ethernet
- Analog voltage
- 4 – 20 mA current loop
Optional Modules:
- Real-Time Clock (RTC)
- Wi-Fi
- More custom modules upon request
SIRMA™ was developed through the SMART Cable Project — a part of the Research & Innovation Foundation Framework Programme RESTART 2016-2020 for Research, Technological Development and Innovation and co-funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund (Grant number ENTERPRISES/0916/0066).
