Kongsberg RCU500 Remote Control Unit

The RCU 500 is a stand-alone computer designed for process control.

Typical applications include

- Dynamic positioning systems

- Vessel control systems

- Process control systems

- Safety systems

Functional Features

- Power PC processor 8245. 400 MHz, running AIM and DP applications, 32 MB SDRAM memory and 16 MB flash memory

- Built-in self-test (BIST) device and error reporting system (via operator station)

- Watchdog with 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 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 general-purpose serial line interfaces

- Dual CAN bus interfaces (1 Mbps)

- Dual Pro bus (12 Mbps)

- Serial Process Bus (SPBus) interface to RIO 400 remote I/O devices

- Dual 100 Mb Ethernet LAN connectors

- Prepare for redundant RCU operation

- Allows "hot swap" of RCU 500 in redundant systems

- Built-in high temperature and cooling fan alarms

- Easy to install and replace:

- DIN standard rail mounting

- Plug-in connection

- LED status indicator on the front

Description of the RCU 500

The RCU 500 is a real-time single board computer (SBC)-based remote controller unit designed for process control.

It is software compatible with the RCU 400H control unit and the SBC 500 single board computer.

Applicable standards

The device is designed to comply with the following standards

Standard:

- IEC 61131-2

- IEC 60945

- IACS E10

- IEC 61508

CE Marking

The modules comply with the relevant EU directives.

Type Approvals

The RCU500 design has been type approved by the following organisations:

- Det Norske Veritas (DnV)*

- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)*

- TÜV Rheinland to IEC 61508*.

* Approval is expected in the second quarter of 2004.

Dimensions

Height: 355 mm

Width: 158 mm

Depth: 87 mm

Weight: 1.35kg

Electrical Parameters

Input voltage: 24 V DC ±20

Power consumption: 20 W maximum

Connector: Screw terminal, 1.5 mm2

Environmental specifications cations

Ambient temperature

Operating temperature: 0° C to 70° C

Storage temperature: -25° C to 70°C

Ambient humidity

Operating: up to 98% relative humidity

Storage: up to 98% relative humidity

Heat dissipation: 20 W maximum

Protection standard: IP20 IP20

Electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 61000-6-2. EN 61000-6-4 and EN 60945

Computer details

CPU type: Power PC 8245

CPU speed: 400 MHz.

Memory 32 MB SDRAM

16 MB Flash memory

SPBus Interface

SPBus interface: 1

Supply voltage: 10 to 28.8 VDC

SPBus connector: 9-pin male DSUB

SPBus Isolation 500 V (Optocoupler)

SPBus type: RS-485 (multiplexed)

SPBus frequency: up to 2 MHz

SPBus signal coding Manchester code (self clocking)