Octoplex Basics
The Moritz Aerospace Octoplex™ System Basic Components include:
- Control Panels
- Data Buses
- Power Distribution Boxes
- Power Supplies
- Data Acquisition Units
The diagram below illustrates a typical layout of the Octoplex System

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Terminology/Acronyms |
| ACP |
AC main distribution Panel |
| ACS |
AC circuit breaker Sub-Panel |
| BMU |
Battery Monitor Unit |
| DCP-8 |
DC Panel with 8 Electronic Circuit Breakers |
| DCP-16 |
DC Panel with 16 Electronic Circuit Breakers |
| DIU |
Data Interface Unit |
| ECB |
Electronic Circuit Breaker |
| MCB |
Magnetic-hydraulic Circuit Breaker |
| MCS |
The Octoplex ™ Multiplexed Control System |
| NMEA |
National Marine Electronics Association |
| SIU |
Sensor Interface Unit |
| SMD |
Systems Monitor Display |
| TSC-12 |
12” Color LCD daylight visible Touch Screen Control |
| TSC-65 |
6.5” Color LCD daylight visible Touch Screen Control |
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