Kongsberg AutoChief®600 Lever Telegraph Unit (LTU11)

Description

A combined lever type Engine

Telegraph & speedset unit enables the

operator on the bridge to be in direct

command of the ship by providing

speed and rotation control of the main

engine. Communication is established

between the bridge, the engine control

room and local stand via the telegraph

system.

The unit is designed with a touch

sensitive screen, a push-button, and

a combined telegraph and speedset

lever with redundant speedset to the

Governor.

Available control locations

•  Bridge

•  Engine control room (ECR)

• Optional, other locations

Functions

Telegraph positions

The following 11 telegraph steps are

indicated with light diodes:.

• Ahead: Dead slow, slow, half, full,

navigation full

• Stop

• Astern: Dead slow, slow, half, full,

emergency astern

Additionally, the lever can be moved

between the steps as well for adjusting

command. It is also possible to use a

fine tuning mechanism on the touch

display.

Sub telegraph modes

The sub-telegraph functions are used

to inform the engine crew about their

state of alert, and subsequent need for

propulsive and electric power.

•  Finished with engine (FWE)

•  Stand-by

•  At sea

Command transfer

The command transfer function can be

found on the touch sensitive display.

Buttons are used for both indicating

current command position and

command transfer.

Emergency stop

The Emergency Stop push-button

is located under a protective cover.

This will activate the emergency stop

system in the main engine safety

system.

Touch screen lock

When activated the lever will move

back to locked setting if moved.

Wrong Way indicator

The LTU is equipped with a Wrong

Way indicator. The alarm is released if

the engine does not rotate in ordered

direction, while in engine room

control.