Kongsberg RCU500 Remote Controller Unit
Kongsberg RCU500 Remote Controller Unit
Description
The RCU 500 is a Remote Controller Unit base on a real-time single board computer (SBC) specially designed for process control purposes. It is software compatable with both the RCU 400H controller unit and the SBC 500 single board computer.
The RCU 500 is a single unit computer specically designed for process control purposes. Typical applications are:
• Dynamic Positioning Systems
• Vessel Control Systems
• Process Control Systems
• Safety Systems
Features
• Power PC processor 8245, 400 MHz capable of running AIM and DP applications, 32 MB SDRAM memory and 16 MB Flash memory
• Built-in Self Test (BIST) facilities and error reporting system (via Operator Stations)
• Watchdog with a system status output
• Four general purpose digital input channels
• Four general purpose digital output channels
• Twelve general purpose RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial line interfaces
• Four isolated general purpose RS-232/RS-422/ RS-485 serial lines
• Dual CAN bus interfaces (1 Mbps)
• Dual Probus (12 Mbps)
• Serial Process Bus (SPBus) interface to RIO 400 remote I/O units
• Dual 100 Mb Ethernet LAN connectors
• Prepared for redundant RCU operation
• Allows “hot-replacement” of an RCU 500 in a redundant system
• Built-in high-temperature and cooling-fan alarms
• Easy installation and replacement:
- DIN standard rail-mounting
- Plug-in connections
• Status LED on the front
Standards Applied
The equipment is designed to conform to the following standards:
• IEC 61131-2
• IEC 60945
• IACS E10
• IEC 61508
Type Approval
The RCU500 is designed for type approval by:
• Det norske Veritas (DnV)*
• The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)*
• TÜV Rheinland for IEC 61508*
• Approval is expected in the second quarter of 2004.
Dimensions
Height: 355 mm
Width: 158 mm
Depth: 87 mm
Weight: 1.35 kg
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