Kongsberg RCU602 Remote Controller Unit

The RCU602 is a high performance general purpose real-time process control computer for a wide range of KM systems in onshore and offshore facilities.

The processor core is based on the embedded Power PCTM architecture. The unit is available in single, dual and triple redundant topologies.

Application Types

- Dynamic positioning systems

- Propulsion control/steering systems

- Navigation sensor integrators

- Integrated process control systems

- Alarm and monitoring systems

Advantages

- Extended built-in self-test (BIST)

- Ready for online remote diagnostics

- Easy firmware upgrades

- Bootable from file server or local flash memory

- Easy to install and replace

1. DIN rail mounting

2. All connections are pluggable

3. 3-position address switch

- Hot-swap, dual and triple HotStandby redundancy, 1oo2 redundancy for redundant applications

- Run/Error status LEDs

Function

- Dual Ethernet LAN processing network

- Dual redundant network interfaces for redundant RCUs

Configuration

- Dual field network interfaces for connecting third-party Ethernet field devices

Devices

- Dual Remote I/O Process Bus (RBUS)

- Four universal digital input channels

- Four general-purpose digital output channels

- One watchdog digital output channel

- 24 serial lines for third-party interfaces via RSER200

- Two PROFIBUS bus channels for third-party interfaces

- Two CANBUS bus channels for third-party interfaces

Conforms to the following protocols

1. Modbus (serial and TCP)

2. NMEA 0183

3. PROFIBUS/PROFIsafe

4. CAN

5. 3rd party vendor specific protocols available on request.

Power supply

1. redundant power inputs with power alarm monitoring

2. inrush current and overvoltage protection

3. Enhanced watchdog with fail-safe function and system status outputs