Kongsberg RCU501 remote controller unit is a high-performance control equipment designed and applied for ships. The following is a detailed introduction to the device:

Product Overview

RCU501 is a general-purpose, real-time process control computer designed specifically for various system applications in onshore and offshore installations.

It has an embedded Power PC ™ The processor core of the architecture has been approved for use in Ex Zone 2 applications.

Features and Applications

RCU501 can be applied to various systems, including but not limited to dynamic positioning systems, thruster control/steering systems, navigation sensor integrators, integrated process control systems, alarm and monitoring systems, and safety systems.

As a dynamic positioning system controller, it calculates the combined force exerted by the thruster/propeller to keep the ship in the predetermined position.

Technical specifications

RCU501 is equipped with a dual Ethernet LAN process network and supports redundant RCU configurations.

It also includes dual remote IO process bus (RBUS), 4 universal digital input channels, and 4 universal digital output channels.

32 serial lines, 2 PROFIBUS channel interfaces, and 2 CANBUS channel interfaces are provided for third-party interfaces.

Environmental adaptability

RCU501 adopts a high level of protection design, which can resist the influence of environmental factors such as water and dust.

It uses corrosion-resistant materials and special coating technology to ensure stability and reliability under various environmental conditions.

User friendliness

RCU501 provides a user-friendly human-machine interface and easy-to-use interface control, making it convenient for users to set parameters, control operations, and troubleshoot.

It also has self detection and fault diagnosis functions, which can detect and prompt potential problems in a timely manner, helping users to quickly repair and replace.

Special features

RCU501 supports green DP ® Control, this is a unique power positioning control system that can reduce fuel consumption and thus reduce carbon monoxide emissions.

This control method is based on predicting the motion of the ship, using nonlinear model predictive control to optimize the predicted ship offset, avoiding unnecessary use of thrusters, achieving smooth control, reducing peak load, and significantly reducing thruster wear.