KONGSBERG K-Chief 600 Control Room Panel (CRP) for Ship Automation System

Installation method: Embedded from the top of the console, holes need to be made according to the drawing.

Material: Aluminum alloy shell, sturdy and lightweight.

Classification Society Certification

The CRP panel has obtained type approval from mainstream classification societies worldwide, including DNV, LR, BV, GL, RINA, NK, ABS, KR, RMR, CCS. This means that it can be installed in suitable cabinets near equipment such as engines and compressors, meeting strict vibration and temperature requirements.

Operation and usage scenarios

daily monitoring

In the cabin control room, the engineers access various monitoring screens of K-Chief 600 through the CRP panel. Move the trackball cursor and click on the icon to view parameter trends, alarm lists, and device status. When an alarm occurs, the buzzer sounds and the red light in the alarm area flashes. The operator can immediately press the confirm button and bring up the relevant screen for processing.

Quick Command

By pressing the CMD CTRL button in the command area, the operator can quickly access the device control dialog box and use the numeric 1/0 button to directly start and stop the device without the need for multiple menus. This significantly improves efficiency in emergency situations or frequent operations.

data input

The alphanumeric keys support inputting set values, modifying parameters, or adding comments. For example, modifying alarm thresholds or inputting tank capacity.

dimming function

The lighting in the control room may vary with day and night. CRP supports external dimming signal input (0-5V) and can output PWM signals to synchronously dim other panels, ensuring that night operations are not dazzling.

USB peripheral

The protected USB port on the front panel can temporarily connect a mouse, keyboard, or USB flash drive for system maintenance and data export. The USB port can be protected with a dust cover when not in use.

Installation and Maintenance

CRP is designed to be installed from the top of the console by simply opening a rectangular hole, inserting the panel, and securing it with square bolts. The wiring terminal is located on the back and supports plug-in wiring, making it easy to prefabricate cables. The built-in self-test function (BIST) on the panel can monitor the internal temperature and communication status, and in case of a fault, it can be indicated through the Fault light or system alarm. Daily maintenance mainly involves cleaning the surface of the panel and checking the reliability of the wiring.

Integration with K-Chief 600 system

CRP, as an HID device, communicates with the operation station host through USB, and the host runs K-Chief 600 software. The operation station can be an industrial PC or embedded computer that exchanges data with various distributed processing units through a network. CRP does not require separate configuration, it is plug and play, and the system automatically recognizes it. Multiple CRPs can be used in parallel, for example, installed separately in the control room and the driver's cab.

Summary of Advantages

Highly integrated: integrates display, control, and alarm functions to reduce table space occupation.

Intuitive operation: partition layout, one click commands, trackball navigation, reducing learning costs.

Environmental adaptation: wide temperature range, anti vibration, anti-interference, meeting the highest standards for marine use.

Flexible expansion: USB interface, multiple I/O, suitable for different ship needs.

Global certification: recognized by mainstream classification societies, simplifying the process of ship naturalization.