Kongsberg RCU 501 Remote Controller Unit

Kongsberg RCU 501 Remote Controller Unit

Description

RCU501 is a high performance, general purpose, real-time process control computer for use in a  wide variety of system applications in both on- and offshore installations. The processor core is  an embedded Power PC™ architecture and the module is approved for Ex Zone 2 applications.

Application types 

• Dynamic Positioning Systems 

• Thruster Control / Steering Systems 

• Navigation Sensor Integrator 

• Integrated Process Control Systems 

• Alarm and monitoring Systems 

• Safety Systems

Function 

• Dual ethernet LAN process networks 

• Dual RedundancyNet interface for  redundant RCU confi guration 

• Dual Remote IO process BUS (RBUS)  

• 4 general purpose Digital Input channels 

• 4 general purpose Digital Output  channels 

• 32 serial lines for 3rd party interface 

• 2 PROFIBUS channels for 3rd party  interface 

• 2 CANBUS channels for 3rd party  interface

Benefits 

The following built-in functions  minimize system downtime: 

• Extended Built-in Self- Test (BIST)  for computer diagnostics and fault  identifi cation during start-up and runtime 

• Prepared for online remote diagnostics 

• Prepared for online fi rmware upgrade  

• Bootable from fi le server or local fl ash  memory 

• Easy installation and replacement 

1. DIN Rail mounting 

2. All connections are pluggable 

3. 3 digit address switches 

• Hot swap in redundant applications, dual and triple Hot-Standby redundancy,  1oo2 redundancy  

• Status LED indication (Normal/Error) 

• RoHS compliant

Feature 

• Single unit topology: SIL 1 compliant 

• Dual unit topology: SIL 2 and SIL 3  compliant 

• Triple unit topology 

• Ex Zone 2 approved 

• Compliant to the following protocols: 

1. Modbus (Serial and TCP) 

2. NMEA 0183 

3. PROFIBUS/PROFIsafe  

4. CAN/DeviceNet 

• 3rd party vendor specifi c protocols are  available upon request 

• Power: 

1. Redundant power input with power  alarm monitoring 

2. Inrush current and over-voltage  protection 

• Enhanced watchdog with fail-safe  function and system status output