KONGSBERG RCU 500 Remote Controller

The RCU 500 remote controller product launched by Kongsberg Maritime is positioned as a process control dedicated single board computer, equipped with a 400 MHz Power PC 8245 processor, 32 MB SDRAM, and 16 MB Flash memory. It supports rich communication interfaces such as dual CAN bus, dual Profibus, and dual 100 Mb Ethernet, as well as 4 digital input/output channels. It has features such as built-in self-test (BIST), redundant operation, and hot replacement, with a protection level of IP20 and a working temperature of 0 ° C to 70 ° C. It complies with multiple standards such as IEC 61131-2 and is suitable for scenarios such as power positioning systems and ship control systems. It is expected to obtain certification from organizations such as DnV and ABS in the second quarter of 2004.

Core application scenarios

Dynamic Positioning Systems

Ship Control Systems

Process Control Systems

Safety Systems

Core functions and features

hardware configuration

CPU：Power PC 8245，400 MHz， Can run AIM and DP applications

Memory: 32 MB SDRAM, 16 MB Flash

Auxiliary processor: Slave DSP (32 kW RAM)

Key Features

Built in Self Test (BIST) function and error reporting system (feedback through the operation station)

Watchdog with system status output

Support for redundant RCU operation (Prepared for redundant RCU operation)

Support RCU 500 “hot replacement” in redundant systems

Built in high temperature and cooling fan alarms

Easy installation: DIN standard rail mounting, plug-in connections

The front panel is equipped with a status LED indicator light (Status LED on the front)

Software compatibility: compatible with RCU 400H controller and SBC 500 single board computer

Technical specifications and parameters

Category specific parameters

Electrical parameter input voltage: 24 VDC ± 20%; Maximum power consumption: 20 W; connector: screw terminal (1.5 mm ²)

Environmental parameters: Operating temperature: 0 ° C~70 ° C; Storage temperature: -25 ° C~70 ° C; Operating/storage humidity: Maximum relative humidity of 98%; Heat dissipation: maximum 20 W

Mechanical parameter dimensions (height x width x depth): 355 mm x 158 mm x 87 mm; weight: 1.35 kg

Protection and compliance protection level: IP20; EMC standards: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 60945; Following standards: IEC 61131-2, IEC 60945, IACS E10, IEC 61508; CE certification: compliant with relevant EU directives

Certification expected to be obtained in the second quarter of 2004: Det Norske Veritas (DnV), The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), T Ü V Rheinland (IEC 61508) certification

Interface configuration

Digital I/O channel

Four general purpose digital input channels

Four general purpose digital output channels

serial interface

12 channel universal RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial interface (transmission rates: RS-232 115 kbps, RS-422 3 Mbps, RS-485 3 Mbps)

4-channel isolated universal RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial interface (transmission rates: RS-232 115 kbps, RS-422 230 kbps, RS-485 230 kbps)

1 RS-232 console interface (RS232 Console)

Bus interface

Dual CAN bus interfaces, transmission rate: 1 Mbps

Dual Profibus interface, transmission rate: 12 Mbps

1 serial process bus (SPBus) interface, supporting connection to RIO 400 remote I/O units; Transmission type: RS-485 (multi-point); Maximum frequency: 2 MHz; Signal code: Manchester code (self timing); Isolation: 500 V (optocoupler); Connector: 9-pin male DSUB; Supply voltage: 10~28.8 VDC

network interface

Dual 100 Mb Ethernet LAN connectors

Redundant related interfaces

2-channel redundant output (Redout)

2-channel isolated redundant input (Redin (Iso))