KONGSBERG RCU501

Product Name: RCU501 Remote Controller Unit (Part No. 603439)

Product Introduction: The RCU501 is a real-time single-board process control computer inside the Kongsberg K-Chief / AutoChief / cJoy / Dynamic Positioning chain. It acts as a deterministic control node handling propulsion commands, alarm routing, DP math and remote I/O scanning.

Description

Processor & Memory: Embedded PowerPC MPC8245 at 400 MHz. 64 MB SDRAM @ 133 MHz, 16 MB Flash PROM for application firmware.

Power Supply: 24 VDC nominal, accepted range 18–30 VDC (24 VDC ±25 %). Typical draw ≈0.8 A, max 20 W, startup inrush 2.7 A. Screw-terminal connection, 2.5 mm² cable.

Communication Interfaces:

2 × 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet RJ45 (process LAN + RedundancyNet)
2 × RBUS RJ45, 2 Mb/s Manchester-encoded RS485, 500 V opto-isolation
32 insulated serial lines over 8 RJ45 (RS232/422/485, max 115 kb/s)
2 × CANopen / DeviceNet, 5-pole cage clamp, 1 Mb/s
2 × PROFIBUS D-Sub female, 12 Mb/s

Local I/O: 4 opto-isolated digital inputs, 4 opto-isolated digital outputs, 1 watchdog output.

Mechanical: 355 × 158 × 87 mm, 1.35 kg, DIN rail T35 (EN 50022) vertical mount, IP20.

Environment: -15 °C to +70 °C operating, -25 °C to +70 °C storage, up to 98 % RH, ISA/marine coated PCB.

Compliance: IEC 61131-2, IEC 60945, IACS E10, CE, Ex nA II T4 Zone 2, ABS/DNV context.

Features: BIST self-test, redundant hot-swap capable, front LED status, 3-bit address switch, watchdog to operator station.

Applications: Main propulsion control, CPP pitch feedback, engine-room remote control, bridge DP, thruster vectoring.

Installation Notes: Keep 20–30 mm clearance front/back, separate signal and power cabling, shield drain single-ended, verify redundant partner synced before hot-swap.

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