corporate profile

marine
electronics,
controls &
automation

KSHTRONICA

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Introduction
AKSHAY CONTROLS & SYSTEMS PVT LTD (ACSPL) was established in 1996 with its
registered office at CBD - Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Maharashtra, India. ACSPL also
has a service branch at Vizag (Vishakhapatnam).
ACSPL has been assessed and approved by Indian Registrar Quality Systems (A
Department of IRS) in accordance with requirements of ISO 9001:2008 with respect
to the following scope: "Design, Manufacture, Supply and Repair of Marine
Electronic Equipments and Control Systems".
ACSPL initially focused on meeting the growing demand for a specialist electrical,
electronic and control system repair and servicing company generated by the
shipping and offshore activities in Indian Ports. Over the years the shipping industry
at Mumbai grew rapidly and ACSPL also grew to meet the additional demands as a
company that was able to carry out complex electronic control and system repairs
of visiting vessels. By early 2000 ACSPL became well established in the area and built
up a strong customer base which included many Indian and international shipping
agents, owners and operators.

'Made in India' - Home made solution for Marine controls & automation system...

Our Capabilities

ACSPL has developed in house capabilities to provide complete solutions to the customer. We
are completely self sufficient in terms of knowledge right from system design to building the
system and final commissioning of the system. We are transparent and share our complete
knowledge base on the products, applications, regulations, integration and other aspects with
the customer.

ACSPL is a name to reckon in the field of import substitution of marine control & automation. The
increasing complexity and integration of electrical & electronic control systems into all types of
process equipment & machinery resulted in increasing demand for the range of services offered
and rapid expansion followed. The experience gained by us over the past decade led to
increasing number of requests from ship owners to provide service cover worldwide. Over the
years we have evolved a wide knowledge base and being located at Mumbai, prompt
response at short notice is an added advantage. Backed by the experience in the marine
control and automation field, we are at an added advantage of being able to understand and
discern the root cause of most of the operation & maintenance (O&M) based technical faults /
problems that are faced by our clients. Thus when approached with a specific problem we are
able to diagnose and offer prompt solutions, which gives us a winning edge.

Our Strength & Manpower

Our strength

A unique feature is that under one umbrella we offer a number of widely ranging services from
indigenous design, development of control systems, repair of existing / old systems, tailor made
solutions, supply of equipment components and systems, installation & commissioning, training,
maintenance & servicing, customised interfaces, simulators and calibration.
Manpower

ACSPL is a professionally managed organization with its key persons having in-depth knowledge,
unmatched experience and enviable versatility.
ACSPL's group of talented R&D, design and service engineers who are specialized in marine
electronics are dedicated in providing customer satisfaction in true terms. We strive for giving the
best service and have won the trust of our customers whose reliance on us speaks for our
dedicated efforts.

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Research & Development and Modernization.....................2

Our Key areas of Services........................................................3
List of jobs undertaken by us-..................................................4
Marine Boiler Automation........................................................6
AIDC 5000 Data Centralization...............................................8
Marine Incinerator AIGS 500.....................................................9
Pan-India 3000 Tank Level & Draft Gauging system ............10
Dynamic Positioning ( DP)........................................................11
Retrofit Thruster Control Projects..............................................14
Azimuth Thruster Electronic Controls.......................................15
Oil Mist Detector........................................................................16
RPM Monitoring System.............................................................17
Marine Alarm-Programmable Logic System: PLA series........19
Marine PCB Redesign/Repairing /Reverse Engineering........21
Rudder Angle Indicator.............................................................23
Engine Order Telegraph System ..............................................24
Engine Tempetaure Analyser....................................................26
Digital Liquid Level Display........................................................27
ALT-xxx Hydrostatic Level Transmitter.......................................28
Sewage Tank Level Remote Indicator.....................................30
Navigation Light Control Panel................................................ 31
Our Credentials.......................................................................... 33
Awards & Credibility...................................................................34
Some of our Control Products...................................................35
Our Clients....................................................................................

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Research & Development and

Modernization

Research & development

The R&D team was formed in an endeavor to meet the challenges of developing control and
automation systems and modules indigenously. It offered a working platform to develop, improvise
and innovate along with a self confidence about our capability to deliver products that meet
industry standards.
Modernization

Due to the rapid advancement in technology and the changing market and operational
requirements, modernization has become an integral part of any ship building or overhauling
operation.
ASCPL also provides spares and repair service to older systems, irrespective of their original
manufacturer and age. We specialize in repairing (or re-designing) old and often obsolete marine
control and automation products.

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Our Key areas of Services

1. Marine Propulstion & Thruster Controls ( CPP/BT/Steering/Thruster)
CPP - Controllable Pitch Propellor, BT - Bow Thruster and
Stern Thruster Controls, Steering Controls & Rudder
Thruster Controls, Rudder angle indicating system, CPP
pitch indication system, B/T pitch angle indicating
system.
2. Marine Boiler Automation
ACSPL provide the full range of services to all makers
of marine burners and control & combustion systems.
we undertake inspections, troubleshooting, upgrades,
maintenance, conversions and installations.
3. Main Engine & Aux Engine Controls & Automation & alarm system ;
Main Engine Automation, Engine safety monitoring & alarm
panel, Automatic mains failure (AMF) panels, Generator
auto operation /load sharing, Main Engine Start Stop
Automation Controls, Oil mist detector (OMD), Main engine
lubricant and purifier system, rpm , governor controls.

4. Marine PLC/HMI & SCADA Automation ; we are system integrators for WAGO ( Gemany) &
Horner (USA). In house system designers for various
marine controls and automaton like Main engine
controls, Governor control, maneuvering system, CPP,
BT Steering, Thruster motor controls, DP, Purifier, Boilers,
IG, Incinerators, bulk compressors, air compressors, air
conditioners, Lift, RO Plant, STP, ICF, AMF, Data
5. Marine Control Accessories ;

Centralization, Anti heeling system,

Feedback units, servo potmeter, Sensors Like RPM
pick up, temperature, flow, pressure sensors /
transmitters, azimuth , Capacitor probe, water level
sensor, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, pressure
gauge, bilge float, level float, position sensors, Gas,
Sensors, I/P converters, positionor, PID controllers, etc.

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Marine Boiler Automation

Range of services and products

ACSPL provide the full range of services to all makers of marine burners and control & combustion systems.
Our automation specialists perform inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, service, upgrades,
conversions, installations and personnel training.
Moreover ACSPL offer tailor made solutions for regular inspections, pre-docking inspections and
maintenance service agreements with focus on optimizing the burner and control System operation.ACSPL
also has long experience with commissioning of the new buildings and commissioning of the LS MDO
upgrade solutions.
All jobs are completed with thorough instruction of the personnel together with a full report containing a
description of the work executed, condition of the system and advice for maintenance.
Multi-brand expertiseACSPL has experience with
different Boiler control system like:

Alfa Laval Aalborg Boilers

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Saacke Marine Systems
Hamworthy
Kangrim
Oilon
Weishaupt
Miunra
Riello
Volca

ENGINEERING
We have retrofit solutions to replace following
controllers

UNISAB II for all AlfaLaval Aalborg Boiler

Mitsubishi MAC series.

Our engineering division excels in preparing for
larger upgrades and conversions. Design,
calculations and modification drawings are
conducted by our experienced engineers to
ensure smooth retrofit execution procedures. A
user friendly and high performance control system
is developed after obtaining numerous feedbacks
from our Service engineer on operation levels and
fault cause analysis.

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We are specialized in the development of the software solutions for the PLC based systems and industrial
controllers.All retrofit projects are executed in accordance to the ISO9000:2008 and guidelines
ISO90003:2004.Our range of services also includes making of the electrical drawings, and project
management.

ENGINEERING SERVICE MGO CONVERSIONS PRODUCTS

ACSPL-3210 Provide Product Model number Solutions
based on the Automatic Combustion Controller ensures
that systems which are not designed to run on dual fuel
(HFO & LS MGO) have additional Fuel/Air curve for the
MGO operation, ensuring optimum performance on
both fuels. This is mainly used when present controllers are
obsolete and this is installed as retrofit ensuring
availability of spare parts in future.
ACSPL-MGO-3225 SolutionsProvide Product Model
number based on the MGO-Curve module product,
which are prewired modules and cabinets, so we save
time on commissioning.
ACSPL-MGO-PCUare Pump Control Unit designed to
ensure full automatic operation of the boiler system on
both fuels.

ACSPL-3215 Represents Boiler & Burner Management System, which is integrated system for the:
sequence, combustion, water level controllers, master-slave operation, alarm and monitoring,...

Our solution is designed to retrofit obsolete PLC's for which on the market is hard to get spare parts and
support. All components are type approved by major marine classification societies, and our
development of software is conducted according to the ISO 9001 and ISO 90003 guidelines.

Our solution also offers Boiler PC based Mimic Panel to ensure that our retrofit solution will be user friendly
and easily adaptable for ship staff.

Tailor-made solutions & Software development for:

Our team is equipped and experienced with many differen

types of the develpment environments for many different types o
the programmable logic controllers, or different types of th
industrial controllers. Some of the systems we are working wit
are listed below:
Siemens PLC
WAGO PLC
Telemecanique
B&R
Sipart controllers
Yamatake controllers

PMA/Saacke controllers

OEM SPARES & TAILOR MADE SPARES.

We stock sufficient frequently used spares parts. ACSPL offers most parts for any make of burners, e.g.
electrical components and control panels. It is also worth to mention that ACSPL provides both Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) parts and tailor-made solutions designed and produced by ACSPL or our
broad network of manufacturing sub-suppliers. Fast delivery. ACSPL world-wide presence and strong
sourcing discipline allows us to offer our customers very competitive price levels. Internally we have short and
efficient working procedures. ACSPL offers key automation components on stock, so our customers can
benefit with fasterservice.
Repair and reconditioning. A signature service of ACSPL is repair and reconditioning of spare parts such as
electronic print cards and rotary cups including balancing.

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AIDC 5000 Data Centralization

Data centralisation is crucial for maintaining data integrity. It is an essential tool for modern day
operations to improve data understanding and process efficiency.
AIDC 5000 is the all new series of data centralisation solutions. It lets you view data in real time in
analog and digital formats and allows you to log them into excel sheets. Its modern design lets
you navigate through pages with colourful icons and intuitive touch interface.
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Real time data viewing in analogy and digital format

Touch screen enabled interface with colourful icons and

graphical views

- Data logging with custom time intervals exported into MS

excel
- Customisable home screen with the ability to display
parameters needed to be monitored in either analog or
trend formats

- System can be customised to log data of any type of

operation as per requirement
All parameters monitored can be read through analog meters
as well as in digital format for better understanding and
accuracy.
A trend view for a group of related parameters makes
it easier for comparisons and infer theperformance of
the operation carried out.
Touch screen makes everything available
at just a tap. It is a system thats built with
the foundation of being touch oriented
and so the interface is accordingly
designed throughout the entire
application.

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A new Level of Customisability

There is a window on the right hand side of the screen that lets you customise any parameter
you want to visually observe in either analog and digital format or trend view. This screen is
always visible irrespective of your navigations to other pages in the application.

Smart Logging
All data can be logged with custom time intervals. And in
the event of abrupt changes in any parameter beyond its
set dead band, it is also logged even if the set time interval
has not elapsed. This makes for a better understanding and
analysis of your operations.

Take your Data anywhere

isatron VN 115/87

All the data logged is exported into an excel document which can be copied and transported

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Marine Incinerator AIGS 500

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Totally automated sludge burning with

maximum support fuel efficiency

Supports batch loading for solid waste

Graphical representation of complete

process

User configurable alarms and system

auto shutdown

Safety interlocks to ensure safe operation of

Detail view for burner operation

Burner step and sludge quality continuously monitor
waste quality in solid waste and sludge waste program
respectively and accordingly set set the support fuel
flow rate to maximise economy and efficiency

Monitor its performance

It logs the number of hours of operation of all
major equipments also displays the fuel
consumption in litre/hour.

There is a setting for everything

All of the operational settings can be modified
as per requirement after a authorised login.
Both sludge and solid waste program provide
options for auto timed shutdown.

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Pan-India 3000 Tank Level &

Draft Gauging System
Pan India 3000 is a simple to operate,
enhanced graphic display software
package capable of providing the user the
current status of all inputs for a complete
tank gauging solution. Its main feature aside
its aesthetic simplicity is its customisability
which can be made suitable to any
requirement.

All tanks on one screen

Details are just a click away

Pan India 3000 is designed on the foundation of

To view further details on any tank such as

perceiving vast amounts of information at a

volume, weight and capacity, simply click

glance, like the total weight in tonnes on the

on the desired tank and a tank detail view

port and starboard side of the vessel is depicted

Graphical Representation
makes easy to grasp information

83.12%
Volume : 629.51 m3
Weight : 645.25 T
Capacity : 981.43 m3

Real time monitoring of level, volume and weight of a number of tanks as per requirement.

Suitable for all shipboard tanks, also monitoring and correction of other parameters such as
trim and list.

View live status of all tanks on one screen arranged in a fashion that mirrors the tanks actual
location on the vessel.

Displays weight distribution of tanks on port and starboard side of vessel.

High level and low level warnings with custom set points

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The input data is collected from a variety of measurement sources including hydrostatic pressure
transmitter using Modbus serial protocol. Each input can be individually configured on screen for
scaling and setting other parameters such as specific gravity and alarm set points.

Complex Structures Demand complex Modelling

Due to the non standard shapes of tanks, a direct linear relationship cannot be established
between height of the liquid obtained to volume needed to calculate the weight.

Moreover the trim of the vessel has a consequential effect on the obtained height of the liquid.

Thus considering all these factors, a complex mathematical modelling and analysis is studied
which gives us a higher order polynomial relationship between height and volume to near
incredible precision.

Trim & List it . Don't just feel it . See it

One of the key features of Pan India 3000 is its ability to elegantly depict the trim and list of
the vessel along with its respective angles with the horizontal in real time.

Pan India 3000 is available in a variety of screen sizes and aspect ratios as per requirement
and is also available with an optional HD widescreen touch screen interface as well.

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Dynamic Positioning (DP)

History of Up gradation.
As technology advances it is reflected in the significant advancements of the latest control
systems that are designed in new ships. Dynamic Positioning (DP) is one typical example of such
a control system. But what can one do with the existing old ships, since originally there was no
provision to add DP controls? Well, there are solutions for them too. The options are
Replace the entire existing control system electronics with Latest DP compatible system.
Introduce a smart interface unit to make the old system Compatible for DP.While the former will
be cost, time and effort intensive and the latter will be less expensive, quick and easy solution.
Hence an efficient interface unit is having an
important role. This is where ACSPL product AIDP
300 comes into the picture as it is an exclusive
design for the above duty.
As the offshore production areas become more
congested, the demand for dynamically positioned
vessels, barges and platforms increases rapidly.
Rather than scrapping older vessels and replacing them with DP-capable new ships, many

A shipping vessel is subjected to various

external forces such as wind, waves and
water current. The dynamic positioning
system understands the shift in the positiion of the vessel due the above forces
by receiving related feedback signals.
Gyro, GPS etc are the most important equipments in giving the position related feedbacks DP computer
calculates the magnitude and direction of the required forces to counter act the change in feedback. It
generates the proper command signals to control the propulsion related equipments like thrusters,
steering and propellers. Thus the counter acting thrusts are getting generated by the above equipments.
All the thrust related equipments will be under the control of DP computer in DP mode. A good DP system
will not allow the vessel to drift from its set position irrespective of the external forces. Hence the actual
performance of the DP system is partly depends on the external equipments also.

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DP INTERFACING
While converting existing vessel into DP vessels, DP processing unit
may not match with existing equipments and its electronics.
Thus in such cases we can interface by designing new electronics
so that old system can be used compatibly with the new DP system.
A good DP interfacing system create vital link to receive and transmit
all required data between thrusters / propellers /steering and DP
processor unit. Proper integration of all equipments of the system requires
a good understanding of the interdependence of all critical system components.

INTERFACING
Interfacing is to connect two different type of systems so that they can communicate with each other to
function effectively. It is very important to note that mechanical parts used in old type CPP gear box and
new type gear box are not much different but electronics behind them are far from comparable.
Electronics in the last a half century has developed tremendously. Hence well designed interfaces for old
system will be an excellent technical solution to achieve this goal.

To upgrade the above existing OSV control system with the new DP1 (Dynamic Positioning level1) system, an interface unit is required to make these two systems integral. The AIDP 300 is a
tailor-made interface unit to integrate these systems. This unit also meet the requirements of
owners and classification society.

As Kongsberg Simrad SDP only supply the DP unit,

the interface of the same with existing thruster
control had to be established by the user. This
part of the job which is highly specialized was
assigned to ACSPL.

It involved detailed study of existing vessel

machinery, systems response and Kongsberg
Simrad SDP system and logic requirements.

Thus it was an another proud achievement for

ACSPL Engineers, to totally design and develop
this interface unit in- house which also happened
to be the first time such a system is indigenously
developed in India .

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Today ACSPL is an established name in thruster (CPP, BT, Steering) electronics and capable of
taking up all such challenging jobs and offering tailor-made solutions to our clients Irrespective make and age.
We have upgraded 17 following vessels to DP class. All these vessels are not designed for DP
class and all required modification to install a DP including cabling, mechanical modification,
feedback system, making suitable interface / thruster control to enable vessel to operate
comfortable in DP mode and normal mode. All these designed are tested for over a period of six
to ten years.
Name Of the Vessel

Ship owner

Class

Year

OSV MV SCI 02

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2007

OSV MV Feroz Gandhi

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2007

OSV MV SCI 04

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2008

OSV MV CP Shrivastava

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2008

OSV MV Capt. F.M Juvale

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2008

OSV MV SCI 01

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2008

OSV MV SCI 03

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2008

OSV MV SCI-05

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2009

OSV MV SCI-06

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2009

10

Nand Hera

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2009

11

Nand Krishna

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2009

12

Nand Panna

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2009

13

Tag 6

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2013

14

Sea Jumbo

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2010

15

Manak One

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2012

16

Sea cheetah

The Shipping Corporation Of India

IRS

2012

In house capability of fault rectification, retrofit up gradation of existing thruster / sterling/

azimuth controls irrespective of make and model of CPP / gear box key reason for above
grand success.
ACSPL having their own R&D centre which is in a position to design control components /
systems with minimum process time with valid two decade marine control automation
experience.
ACSPL products and services are much appreciated in shipping industries in india and abroad.

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Retrofit Thruster Controls Projects:

CPP/BT/Steering/Stem Thruster
For an old vessel having problem with Thruster Electronics
(CPP, azimuth, steering, bow thruster, steering )no matter
what make or brand we can give very cost effective solution
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From our past twenty years experience in various marine

controls, it is observed that most of the mechanical gear boxes / assembly remain in working
condition for years together, but electronic controls often give trouble after eight to ten years.
Most of the time OEM agents recommend the complete replacement of the system at an
exorbitant price with longer lead time. That is where ACSPL can come in to replace only the
control component thus optimizing time and cost. Most importantly we give cost effective,
economical solution with minimum down time with one year offsite warranty for our products.

CPP ( Controllable Pitch Propulsion)

we have indigenously designed and developed CPP
electronic controls and successfully carried out many
retrofit work involved Wrtsil, Lips, Rolls-Royce,
Kamewa, Bird-Johnson, Ulstein, Berg, Brunvoll,
Schotteand many obsolete CPP make and model.
Bow Thruster Control
we have indigenously designed and developed
bow thruster

CPP electronic controls and

successfully carried out many retrofit work

Steering Controls

involved Ulstain, Rolls Royse, Lips, Schottel etc.

we have indigenously designed and developed

CPP electronic controls and successfully carried out
many retrofit work involved many obsolete make
and model. Our steering control electronics are
compactable with standard auto pilot.

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Azimuth Thruster Electronic Controls:

The azimuth propeller (Z type), is a versatile propeller. Its capability in terms of full
360 degree rotation of the pod there by facilitating rapid change in thrust
direction and in turn vessel direction makes it more popular. As we are very
closely associated with repairing of different types of propeller systems (CPP,
Azimuth, bow thruster and various steering gear), we learned there was a need
to develop controls for the same in-house indigenously. In our dedicated efforts
to continuously improvise and develop controls and system indigenously, our R&D
engineers have successfully developed the Azimuth Electronic Controls AIAZ 100
and Azimuth Thrust Angle Feedback Transmitter AIAZS 100. The same system has
been commissioned on a vessel which was originally fitted with SCHOTTEL azimuth
control.

AZIMUTH CONTROL PCB

AIAZ 100
AZIMUTH INDICATOR AI-AZ1 200

Application:-

This product has been designed to work with popular azimuth thruster systems like Aqua master,
Schottel etc.
For other type and make we can develop the design based on availability of the technical
manual .
We have developed in house capabilities to provide complete solutions to the
customer right from system design to building the system and its final
commissioning. Most of the products which we have developed are equivalent to
replace obsolete spares. Availability of required spares brings the vessels down
time to minimum with less repair charge. This is advantageous because in absence
of required spares......
Major replacement of old system with new system leads to extra down time and
money.

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Oil Mist Detector(OMD)

Graviner MK6

Graviner MK5

Graviner Sensor Head

VN 115/87 & 116/87 & 215/87

Akshay Controls & Systems Pvt Ltd (ACSPL) emerges ahead with a one stop solution for 'Oil Mist
Detection System' (OMD).

We have professionally trained marine control engineers for carrying

out exclusive service, repair, retrofit of complete 'OMD' system.

The OMD system continuously monitors the oil mist density in diesel engine crankcases for potential
explosive conditions and early detection of bearing failures. It serves as an essential safety device
which detects the build-up of oil mist, which if left un attended may result in explosion of engine
crankcase ultimately leading to heavy loss for the vessel. Hence it is an important safety and
functional requirement for the OMD system to be in working condition.
The most popular industry brands installed on countless ships are the 'Graviner' and 'Schaller' series
of the OMD system. We, at ACSPL have the necessary spares and know-how to service, repair and
retrofit the OMD.
Benefits by choosing ACSPL:
We have the genuine spares which are from the original make of the OMD system. Thus the parts

that need to be replaced will be of the original make and not a local substitute.
At ACSPL we have capability to check the functioning of this system on our simulator facility for

the various models.

We cover both the supply and service under a single umbrella, thus spares and service comes

from one agency and thereby ensures compatibility.

OMD Models that we are specialized with genuine spare parts --Graviner MK5

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RPM Monitoring System

Engine & Propeller RPM Monitoring System

RPM Controller for Engine with Start , stop & Interlocks with Turbo Charger RPM

This module is used to start Main engine safely from remote controller and local control panel.
This unit provided with two RPM measuring inputs, one for Engine RPM and one for Turbo
charger RPM. Two outputs showing reading on two independent RPM indicators , one for
Engine and one for Turbo charger in local as well as remote locations. This unit also having
various input and out put required for total automation of engine start / stop, and all safety
parameters.

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Propeller Shaft RPM with Direction Detection Module

Tthe bi-directional shaft tachometer system consists of two proximity sensors, a DIRECTIONAL
DETECTION MODULE (AI-201) and an analog meter . The sensors detect for the scanning target
(mounted on the rotating shaft of the machinery) and produce a frequency signal which is
converted into a linear output signal (by AI 201) and fed into the analog meter.

RPM 300B pcb Module.

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Marine Alarm-Programmable Logic

system : PLA series

Alarm annunciators are designed to keep an alert and watchful eye on the various
machinery on board.

ACSPL have a series of stand- alone and integrated alarm

annunciator for retrofit up gradation or partial / full replacement. ACSPL also have PLC / HMI
based alarm annunciator.
We also have stand alone engine safety and interlock panels designed to meet class
requirement. This single board electronic panels are versatile and have features to adapt to
practically most of the systems.

PLA 1000 - PLC/HMI Based Alarm Annunciator

PLA1000 is a Fully centralised alarm
monitoring systems with easy to use
multipurpose features like individual user
defined alarm delays and ability to select
alarm condition in NO/NC state. It also
features multiple user login with various
security levels giving restricted access to
crucial alarm settings.
PLA1000 can be customised to notify any number of alarms. It has a notification bar on the top
of the screen which displays the alarms in chronological order and also specifies total number of
unacknowledged alarms.
All alarm pages have dedicated function keys assigned to them on the keyboard so that any
page is just a click of a button away.
PLA1000 is a series of graphical interface Alarm Monitoring systems developed by Akshtronica in
India.

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Marine Alarm-Programmable Logic

system : PLA series
ALARMS modules for various application.
Applications: Engine room alarms
Cargo room alarms
Tank High level alarms
Aux engine alarms
Compressor Alarms

PLA 12wm

CPP, Steering, B/T alarms

PLA 10 ( 144X 144)

Bilge level alarms

Salient Features
independent binary alarm unit

for 20,

12,10 & 4 chanal alarms.

independent

channel delay

ranges

from 250ms to 60 sec.

Available with choices of NO & NC

PLA 4 ( 96X96)

PLA 12 EL

can be connect to float switch, pressure

switch, temp switch, flow switch etc. etc.

Self monitoring built in & external
First alarm is visually distinguished from

subsequent alarms
Separate indication for each channel

PLA 12S/D WM

PLA 20 (144X144)

alarm condition.
data logger printer / Event logger (PLA

12EL) option with out PC

sender / receiver option

PLA 12P
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Marine PCB Design/Redesign/Repairing

/Reverse Engineering

PCB DESIGN / REDESIGN / REPAIRING (COMPUTERISED)

ACSPL is specialized in MARINE ELECTRONIC PCB design, repairing & redesigning or reverse engineering. Electronic PCB are
integral part of any marine equipments and systems. As this products are keep on updating, manufacturers discontinuing old
PCBs.Quite often, because of this reason ship owners are force to replace complete equipments. This required considerable
amount of down time and money. We have group of talented R&D, design and service engineers who are specialized in marine
electronics.We have successfully completed numerous assignments in INDIA and abroad.

Electronic PCB are integral part of marine

equipments and control systems.
Hence when a marine system is non
operational often end up with a defective
PCB which in no more in production with
OEM, while everything else is OK.
If PCB is damaged beyond repair or
unavailability of spares being too old...
Solution is to design a new PCB for the
same function so that original equipment
on board can be used

One million IC data available. Whenever we

repair an PCB, we leave a copy of data in
our system so that next time same type
PCB repairing is faster.

Redesigning or Reverse engineering is an

engineering process which used to
generate electronic circuit diagram from
the PCB. This is the reverse process of
designing and it is used when no details of
PCB are available them is the need to
replace an obsolete board that is no longer
available from the original manufacturer
(OEM).

We can program test jig for your PCB

testing. Computer mapping for fast
repairing. In circuit testing of Integrated
Circuits (IC) IDDE (Integrated Device
Development Environment)

When a ship is become old by ten years,

OEM stop production or modify the
electronic circuits, hence replacements
such PCB may not be available for
replacement...

When a marine PCB is defective, do not

scrap it unless expert so. We have a
computerized
multi-functional
repair
station.

MARINE PCB DESIGN

WE PROV IDE A COM PREHENSIV E COM PUTERIZED PCB REPAIRING SERV ICE INCLUDING
Cost effective repair (to component level) of a wide range of marine & industr
electronic equipment.
Significant cost savings compared to new boards, no inspection fee charged.
Ability to work with limited or no information / documentation.
Fast turnaround and priority service for urgent repairs with a full bench testin
repaired boards, wide range of test rigs available.
Permanently staffed electronics repair workshop.
The latest electronic test equipment.
Highly trained & widely experienced Electronics Service Engineers.
Comprehensive stocks of current and obsolete components.
A ccess t o a w ide range o f component dat abases for current and o bso let devices.
We manufact ure micro cont ro lled based alarm panel for replacement for o lder syst em aft er case st udy.

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SOPHISTICATED COMPUTER ANALYSIS

It is a well-known fact that the high tech electronic equipment used in the marine/off-shore filed
demand superior technologies and sophisticated computer analysis. Accordingly ACSPL has installed a
State-of -the Art fully computerized electronic PCB repair station which has got latest diagnosing
tools, software and programming devices for fast repairing & trouble shooting of digital , analog,
mixed signal, microprocessor, micro controller , EPROM, RAM , SMD, multi layer of various marine
electronic control systems.
Trouble- shooting a faulty electronic circuit is an art. The successes depends on the knowledge and
experience of the engineer on the job and with this work station as a tool can give you the best in
the shortest possible time with no compromise on quality and only better result.

WHY DOES PCB REPAIR?

It's not always practical or cost effective to return boards to the original manufacturer for repair. This
is especially true if the equipment is obsolete or the manufacturer has ceased trading. Most of the
manufactures upgrade their product periodically and stop production of old model PCB.
Hence most of the marine PCB is not available with original manufacture for replacement. Even if PCB
is available abroad, import will take long time which would not be afford by ship schedules.

WHY DO PCB'S FAIL?

Functional failure of components, Improper ope ation, variation of power, environmental conditions,
component ageing, damage to PCB tracks are some of the common reasons of PCB failure. Survey
indicates that normally most of the new systems breakdown within the first ten years.

WHA T A RE NORMA L FA ULTS ENCOUNTERED IN A PCB REPA IR ENVIRONMENT?

Functional IC failures, loaded power supply, input/output pins shorted to VCC or ground, multiplier
shorts, faulty de coupling capacitors, Bus faults, Fan out faults, Open/Short of passive devices, Track
shorts/opens are some of the most common problems encountered in a PCB.
The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was.
-- from "Fortunes"

CONVENTIONAL METHODS AND ITS LIMITATIONS

Service engineer uses various methods and tools of testing which include conventional equipment's like Oscilloscopes, Multi meter and logic analyzer
General testing Out-circuit testing is performed which may either require the PCB to be connected to the original circuit / equipment so as to get th
necessary input signals.
This way the whole / entire equipment is required for the testing and may become cumbersome. Another conventional method needs to remove th
PCB and test the components separately.
This may cause some major damage as removing and re-soldering has to be done and even the PCB tracks as well as components may get damaged.

HOW WE AT AKSHAY CONTROLS & SYSTEM S PV T. LTD. ARE DIFFERENT?

In order to avoid all the above-mentioned problems we in our labs try using new methods. Our
methods are the in-circuit testing ones, which do not require removing any components from the
PCB.
Moreover we at our labs use an intelligent in-circuit tester that tests the PCB at component level. It
stimulates appropriate inputs to a device, measures its output response and declares whether it is
functionally good or bad. Even complex natured LSI and MSI IC's are tested and the process is less
time consuming with good results.
Here we can repair the PCB's even with out circuit diagrams.

REVERSE ENGINEERING OF MARINE PCB

The need for REVERSE ENGINEERING OR RE ENGINEERING PCB's comes about for a variety of reasons chief among them is the need to replace an obsolete board that
is no longer available from the original manufacturer (OEM).When a ship is become old by ten years, OEM stop production or modify the electronic circuits, hence
replacements such PCB may not be available for replacement. Now a days most of the OEM is giving block diagram instead of circuit diagram. This block diagram is
not useful for servicing of PCBs.Often companies employ us to reverse engineer their own designs, because they have little or no documentation for their own
product or their current design firm or manufacturer refuses to release design details and manufacturing files.Another reason is cost. Some boards are considered
proprietary by the OEM when in fact they are not; they are just too expensively priced. Re-engineering a PCB assembly can provide improved or added
performance to an old process.New and improved components and techniques may be utilized during the reverse engineering process improving operations,
maintenance and support. PCB reverse engineering is done by hand. We also use computerized scanning programs because we have found that too much of a
circuit can be missed and you end up doing it by hand anyway. We believe that doing the job right the first time saves time and money. A design engineer checks the
emerging schematic to see that it makes sense. All too often, simple common sense is all that is needed to avoid costly errors.

Rudder Angle Indicator

Rudder Angle Indicator
Control PCB

Introduction:
A Rudder Angle Indicator is a device that can be either electromechanical or
electrical and displays the rudder angle of the ship. Rudder Angle Indicators
operate in real time, They display the rudder's position in degrees relative a zero
state which means the rudder is in position to steer the ship straight forward.
The Rudder Angle Indicator enables the reading of Rudder's deviation. The
device consists of a transmitter and several receivers situated on various places of
the ship. Different types of receivers can be connected to the same receiver.

Application:
Often a Rudder Angle Indicator will be a component of a Marine Autopilot

Feedback unit with

mounting bracket

system, but it may exist as a component of a steering mechanism as well.

Specifically, this product is effective for use in Hydraulic Steering System because
it connects directly to the Rudder Linkage.

Importance:
A quick, positive, visual indication of deviation of Radar Angle is very important
when docking or maneuvering a ship or boat in tight quarters. When the ship is
moving slow, a greater angle on the rudder is required to turn the ship compared
to when it is moving fast as the ship turns and answers to its rudder sooner at higher
speeds than at lower speeds. Hence for continuous monitoring, Changing thr
rudder angle or position, Rudder angle indicator is extremely useful.

Basic Operations:

Benefits:

AIRA 300 basically provides an electronic signal to the

hydraulic steering gear for positioning of rudder. This
Rudder Angle Indicator unit makes it easier to navigate
wheel controlled yachts out of harbours or through
locks. It gives a precise look of exactly where the rudder
r is positioned.

Useful aid for docking or close maneuvering

Constant monitoring of rudder angle position from

0 to 45 degrees
Simple to use, easy to install & reliable
Highly robust & dust protective
Repeater units are available for multiple station

readouts
AIRA 300 constantly monitors rudder angle position from
0 to 45 degrees in analog display for either port or
starboard and correspondingly to the rudder position from
-45 degrees to +45 degrees in Digital Displays

Available in Digital & Analog displays

High stability
Low power consumption

TM

RA120WM

RA144WM

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Engine Order Telegraph System

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AIETEL 100 & AIETEL S100 & AIETEL 107

DATA LOGGER

13:12:25 12-08-09
W/H FULL AHEAD

W/H FULL AHEAD

D AT E : 1 2 / 0 8 / 2 0 0 9
E V E N T: 1 3 : 1 2 : 2 5
ACKNOWLEDGED

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Engine Temperature Analyser

Engine temperature Analyzer ETA series is a advanced micro controller based programmable Main
engine exhaust temperature analyzer designed for marine application.
The exhaust gas module consists of a monitoring and a configuration mimic. The monitoring mimic gives a
clear view of the deviation of the cylinder temperatures. In the exhaust setting screen its possible and easy
to set the allowed deviation, average temperature, equalize and bypass cylinders.
Features:
Continuous monitoring of all cylinder temperatures
Mean value of all cylinder temperatures
Monitor repeater facility.
Deviation alarm for each cylinder from mean value.

Alarm for each channel above threshold value.

Room temperature compensation ( Thermo couple )
Sensor fault alarm
Auto matic detection of cable fault / sensors.
Provision for quick refernce of high temp and Dev. set value.
High alarm, deviation alarm, deviation activation settings.
Channel skip facility for each channel.

Provision for auto and manual scanning.

Accuracy : +/- 0.1% FS+/- 1digit

Potential free Relay contact out (24 VDC,5A) FOR external alarm

Power supply 24DC, 1A.

TYPICAL BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR ETA 12-3

Different types of model are available :MODEL ETA 8G - 4I :- Maximum 8 exhaust temperatures
(group) and 4 independent temperature alarms.
MODEL ETA 6G - 6G :-2 X 6 Group of temperature
monitoring; each as independent group can be
measured.
MODEL ETA 12G
: - Maximum of 12 exhaust
temperatures can be measured
MODEL ETA 12I
:- Maximum of 12 Independent
temperatures can be measured
MODEL ETA 12G - 3I :-Maximum of 12 exhaust
temperatures and 3 independent temperature alarms

1 T/C HT
2 T/C HT

MODEL ETA 8G - 7I :-Maximum of 8 exhaust

temperatures and 7 independent temperature alarms.
MODEL ETA16I
:-Maximum of 16 Independent
temperatures can be measured

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Digital Liquid Level Display

Digital Liquid Level display unit (ALD 100 WM) :
Akshtronica ALD 100 WM Tank Level Indicator unit is an advanced micro controller based user
friendly device for Continuous level measurement with Remote indication. The unit is
independent of the tank material (plastic, stainless steel or concrete) or the tank shape.

Salient features:

Digital Read out

High level indication with relay out.

High level pre alarm indication

Low Level indication with relay out

Low level pre alarm indication

Sensor fault indication

Easily adjustable high / low level setting

24 VDC operation

Functions:The ALD 100 WM has four LED indications and terminal

output for high / low level and pre level indication.
Pre High Level alarm: LED H1 will glow when water level in the tank approaches 90% of the set
point for the high level alarm.
High level alarm: LED H2 will glow when water level reaches the high level set point.
Pre Low Level alarm: LED L2 will glow when water level in the tank approaches 10% above the
set point for the low level alarm.
Low Level alarm: LED L1 will glow when
water level reaches the low level set
point.
There are two built-in relay which can
connected to any of the above out put
indication (H1, H2, and L1 & L2) to meet
the logic requirement.
This alarm out puts may be connected to
PLA series alarm annunciator for external
alarm function.

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ALT-xxx Hydrostatic level Transmitter

Akshtronica ALT-xx
Hydrostatic level transmitter is
designed for the level measurement of liquids. The ALT-XXX is
water-proof pressure transmitter that is immersed into the liquid
together with its connection cable to the desired depth. The ALTXXX provides an analog electrical output signal that is
proportional to the applied hydrostatic pressure and hence, to
the immersion depth. The level probe is available as standard
with various cable lengths from 2.0M up to 20 M. Other lengths
are available upon request. The ALT-XXX is ideally suited for
applications in water/ sewerage plants / Diesel oil etc. Main
advantage of this sensor installation does not required to
inserting a fitting into the tank wall ( bottom / side) are not
permitted or are technically unviable.

The connection cable has a PU coating and contains a ventilation tube for pressure
compensation relative to the atmosphere. The maximum tensile strength of the cable is 1000 N. The
sensor housing is made from stainless steel and has a plastic cap to protect the stainless steel sensor
diaphragm. To meet diverse application requirements the level probe ALT-XXX is available in a
standard and an enhanced version. The enhanced version is available with a number of options
that extend the application range significantly. There is an integrated temperature measurement
option using a temperature sensor ( Pt100 element) to compensate the temperature variation of
the liquid.

Standard sensors are available depend on tank

heights between 1 m to 30m

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Sewage Tank Level Remote Indicator

A reliable solution to continuous level measurement
in sewage tank with pre-alarm and high alarm.
Level Probe is specially designed for the application of sewage
tank. It is made up of high grade stainless steel and thick TEFLON
coated stainless steel which is in touch with sewage with a
minimum air gap of 15 mm. Since there is no moving parts unlike
conventional float it requires zero maintenance after installation
for probe inside the tank. AICLP/18xx in conjunction with Digital
Readout DRO48 & Programmable alarm unit PLA 4 will give
continuous sewage level in the tank and once level reach pre
alarm level, PLA 4 will give pre audio video alarm. This alarm can
be mute or reset. If the level further increase up to high level, PLA
4 will give high level alarm. This alarm can also mute or reset.
Basic Components:

Two rod capacitive probe (AICLP/18xx)

Digital Readout unit (DRO48)

Programmable logic alarm PLA 4

Two rod capacitive probe (AICLP/18xx): Two metal

probes lead at a well defined distance are connected to a high
frequency low alternate voltage. When immersed into a liquid the
probe forms a capacitor in an electric circuit. These capacitive
probes are used in conductive liquids for continuous level
measurement. Since
applied current is alternating type,
electrolysis and hence the coating will not take place. As the
sewage tank level increases, the measure of capacitance value
of the probe also increase.

KSHTRONICA

Digital Readout unit (DRO48):

DRO 48 is an advanced,
highly reliable micro controller based device used to convert
electrical signals like current, voltage, resistance , capacitance
etc into a digital reading. This reading can be presented in mm,
cm, degree, percentage, bar, angle etc. In case of sensor failure
and sensor cable short / break it will be automatically detected
and displayed. DRO 48 can be used for low and high level
application. In both case pre alarm and high ( low ) alarm led
indication and out put for external PLA 4 / 10 / 12.
Various FSD ( Full scale Display) is possible. For the sewage
tank level remote indicator unit FSD is 1800 mm . Pre Alarm at
1440 mm and high alarm at 1600 mm.

CAPACITORS PROBE

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Level transducer is placed at the bottom of the tank whose level has to be measured. The
hydrostatic pressure which is directly proportional to the level
of the liquid acts directly on the transducer.
A waterproof enclosure mechanism is provided
for the protection of the transducer .Electric
cable lines are used to connect between the
transducer and the display unit. Also the effects
of air pressuree (atmospheric pressure) on
the liquid surface are transferred via a pressure
compensation tube. The electronics at the
display unit convert the signal which is linear
to the level of the medium.
rom the figure:
'1' Ceramic measuring cell
'2' Pressure compensation tube
'h' Level height
'p' Total pressure = Hydrostatic pressure (phydr) + Atmospheric pressure (patm)
'g' Gravitational acceleration
'' Density of the medium
'h1' Dead Height

Alt XXX Advantage Over Pneumatic Level Measurement:

No requirement of purge air.
Since the transducer is placed at the bottom of tank, the pressure signal (proportional to level) is

measured directly. This gives a better accuracy for level measurement than the onventional
systems.
The pneumatic tubes are replaced by electric cable lines, hence easy maintenance of the

system possible.
Since electric cable lines are used, no problems due to bending of cables and

pressure

leakage are encountered

Also replacement of electric cable lines are simple and cost-effective
In order to overcome the temperature induced errors, a PT100 temperature compensators can be

incorporated. This measures pressure and level simultaneously

Integrated over voltage protection
High precision (up to 0.5%)
Long term stability
Easy installation

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Navigational Light Control Panel

AINL 18+18

AINL 8

AINL 12+12

AINL 20

SALIENT FEATURES :
1.

Continuous supervision of remote navigation lights and wiring with light on or off.

2.

All indicator lamps are long-life LEDs.

3.

Power on displayed by green lamp for each nav lamp.

4.

Fault signaled by red lamp and internal buzzer.

5.

Buzzer silence button included on front.

6.

Protected for external short circuits.

7.

Wide input current sensing range.

8.

Solid state modular design with optically isolated sensors.

9.

All electronics are on plug-in modules secured by captive knurled screws.

10.

Large rear terminals for direct wiring.

11.

Compact rugged construction, withstands shock and vibration.

12.

Available in various type and format as per customer requirement.

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Navigational Light Control Panel

TYPICAL NAVIGATIONAL LAMP CIRCUIT.

ON
OFF

ALARM
IND

STATUS
IND

Fuse failure
LED

F1

NAV LAMP

Navigational Light panel NL 8 ( NL 13) has built in micro controller based programable alarm
annunciation control. The unit provides a visual and acoustic warning signal in case of failure of
navigational lamps.
This Electronic circuits continuously monitoring current in each navigational lamp after switch
on, a green led

will indicate status of the nav lamp.

Failure of the lamp will cause the

appropriate alarm red LEDs to flash and with continues buzzer alarm. The visual warning consist
of a flashing one bright red LED for each

Nav lamp and common relay contact that

activates the external horn . All alarms signals ( failure of nav lamps ) are flashed until accepted.
New alarms are indicated by flashing of particular signal lamp and by common audio alarm.
After silencing the audio able alarm, the alarm signal can be accepted, the flashing light then
changing to a steady light if the alarm .

signals is still being presented. The reset

input is provided with 1 sec delay. For high
reliability, all power circuits are optically
isolated from control circuit. Each nav
lamp has separate switch and fuse. Failure
of fuse automatically indicated be red
LED on input PCB
Mimic panel for Navigation lights

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Our Credentialsl

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Awards & Credibility

For Business Entrepreneurship

Article on Thruster Controller published in a leading

shipping magazine.

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Participation in InmexIndia Exhibition.

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Some of Control Products

Fire Alarm Unit

Engine RPM Monitor

Engine Order Telegraph

Rudder Angle Indicator

Bearing Temperature
Monitor

Tank Level Indicator

CPP Control Panel

BT Control Panel

CPP/BT Pulse control kit

Rudder Feedback unit

Steering Maneuvering
Panel

CPP Maneuvering Lever

Rudder Angle Dial

Automatic sound
signal controller

ME Shut down unit

Event Logger

CPP Control Module

CPP/BT Feedback unit

Exh Monitoring Unit

Level Display Unit

PLA 10 Binary Alarm

PLA 20 Binary Alarm

Engine RPM overspeed

with crank

Remote Indicator

BT Motor Remote
Control & Alarm Panel

Navigation Light
Control Panel

ME RPM safety
shutdown

Azimuth Thruster
Feedback

PLA 4 Binary Alarm

CPP/BT Pitch indicator

awards
& credibilty
Sewage Tank Level

Marine Control PCBs

Marine Control PCBs

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Our Clients

Regi office :
30,33,34, Arenja Tower, Sector - 11,
CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400614.
Tel : +91 22 3298 6114, 2757 8651. Fax : +91 22 2756 2612.
Email : acspl@aksh.co.in

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