The KONGSBERG RCU501 is a high-performance, general-purpose, real-time process control computer designed for various system applications in onshore and offshore installations. Here is the detailed information:
- Manufacturer: KONGSBERG
- Model Number: RCU501
- Product Type: Remote Controller Unit
- Processor Core: Embedded Power PC™ architecture
- Ex - Zone Approval: Approved for Ex Zone 2 applications
- Dynamic Positioning Systems: Calculates the resultant force exerted by thrusters/propellers to keep vessels in place.
- Thruster Control/Steering Systems: Controls the operation of thrusters and steering mechanisms.
- Navigation Sensor Integrator: Integrates data from various navigation sensors.
- Integrated Process Control Systems: Manages and controls industrial processes.
- Alarm and Monitoring Systems: Monitors system parameters and triggers alarms when 异常情况 occurs.
- Safety Systems: Participates in the implementation of safety - related functions.
- Network Interfaces: Dual ethernet LAN process networks for communication with other systems.
- Redundancy Interface: Dual RedundancyNet interface for redundant RCU configuration.
- Process Bus: Dual Remote IO process BUS (RBUS).
- Digital I/O: 4 general - purpose digital input channels and 4 general - purpose digital output channels.
- Serial Interfaces: 32 serial lines for third - party interfaces.
- Fieldbus Interfaces: 2 PROFIBUS channels and 2 CANBUS channels for third - party interfaces.
- Protocol Support: Modbus (Serial and TCP), NMEA 0183, PROFIBUS/PROFIsafe, CAN/DeviceNet, and support for third - party vendor - specific protocols upon request.
- Safety Integrity Levels: Single - unit topology is SIL 1 compliant, dual - unit topology is SIL 2 and SIL 3 compliant, and triple - unit topology is available.
- Power Protection: Redundant power input with power alarm monitoring, inrush current and over - voltage protection.
- Watchdog Function: Enhanced watchdog with fail - safe function and system status output.
- Self - Test Function: Extended Built - in Self - Test (BIST) for computer diagnostics and fault identification during start - up and runtime.
- Dimensions: Height: 355 mm, Width: 158 mm, Depth: 87 mm.
- Weight: 1.35 kg.
- Mounting: DIN Rail mounting (T357.5/15 according to EN 50022).
- Operating Temperature: - 15°C to 70°C.
- Storage Temperature: - 25°C to 70°C.
- Humidity: Up to 98% RH (operating and storage).
- Protection Class: IP20.
- Input Voltage: 24 VDC (+30%, - 25%).
- Nominal Current Consumption: ≈ 0.8 A.
- Start - up Current: Max. 2.7 A.
- Power Consumption: Max. 20 W.
- Heat Dissipation: Max. 20 W.
- Easy Installation and Replacement: All connections are pluggable, and it has 3 - digit address switches.
- Hot - Swap Capability: Supports hot - swap in redundant applications, including dual and triple Hot - Standby redundancy, 1oo2 redundancy.
- Remote Diagnostics and Upgrade: Prepared for online remote diagnostics and online firmware upgrade. It can be bootable from a file server or local flash memory.
