Intuitive security system for ships with TouchGFX

Company

Olympia Electronics is a leading Greek supplier of alarm and security systems, with over 40 years of experience providing reliable solutions to industries worldwide, including the marine sector. To enhance their product offerings, Olympia Electronics sought to upgrade the user interface for their alarm and security systems on ships and invited EKTOS to collaborate on the project.

Challenge

The primary challenge for Olympia Electronics was to modernize the interface of their alarm and security systems, which previously required a PC connection for service, maintenance, and configuration. They needed a more intuitive, standalone interface that could simplify access to system functions directly from the control panel while maintaining ease of use for their marine clients.

Solution

EKTOS brought its expertise in TouchGFX, a graphical system solution, to the project. As an official implementation partner of ST Microelectronics with extensive experience in TouchGFX, EKTOS collaborated closely with Olympia Electronics to design and implement the new user interface.

The new system allowed users to access, configure, and update all functions directly from the panel, eliminating the need for external PC connections. EKTOS also supported Olympia’s in-house team by providing guidance on TouchGFX, so they could manage future updates independently.

Result

The collaboration resulted in a more intuitive and user-friendly alarm and security system for Olympia Electronics’ maritime clients. The new interface streamlined operations, making the system easier to configure, maintain, and update. Thanks to EKTOS’ expertise and the seamless communication between both teams, Olympia Electronics now has an upgraded product that enhances usability while reducing complexity for its end users.

As Alexandros Tintinis, Embedded Systems Engineer at Olympia Electronics, shared:
“The collaboration has been really good. We had a really good communication with the project manager Sergii – we understood each other. It has been absolutely satisfying!”