KONGSBERG RCU500 Remote Controller Unit

Product positioning

RCU500 is a real-time remote controller developed by KONGSBERG Maritime specifically for process control and ship automation, targeting industrial/maritime scenarios such as dynamic positioning (DP), ship control, process control, safety systems, etc. The software is compatible with RCU400H controller and SBC500 single board computer.

Core hardware configuration

Project parameters

CPU PowerPC 8245，400MHz

32MB SDRAM+16MB Flash memory

Dimensions 355mm (height) × 158mm (width) × 87mm (depth)

Weight 1.35kg

Power supply 24VDC ± 20%

Maximum power consumption of 20W

Protection level IP20

Interface and Communication

RCU500 has industrial grade rich interfaces and supports multi protocol and multi bus expansion:

serial port

12 universal serial ports: RS-232/422/485

4-channel isolated serial port: RS-232/422/485

Fieldbus

Dual CAN bus: 1Mbps

Dual Profibus bus: 12Mbps

Industrial Ethernet

Dual 100Mbps Ethernet ports

Dedicated bus

SPBus (RS ‑ 485, Manchester code, up to 2MHz): connect RIO400 remote I/O

Digital IO

4-channel universal digital input (DI)

4-channel universal digital output (DO)

Debugging and Status

RS232 Console、 8-way status LED, running/fault LED, mode switch

Core functions

Redundancy and high availability

Support redundant operation

Support hot replacement in redundant systems

Self inspection and reliability

BIST (built-in self-test)

System errors reported through the operator station

Hardware watchdog with system status output

Alarm and Protection

Built in temperature sensor

Fan malfunction alarm

High temperature alarm

Installation and maintenance

DIN standard rail installation

Plug in screw terminal (1.5mm ² wire diameter)

Easy and fast installation and replacement

Standards and Certification

execution standard

IEC 61131‑2

IEC 60945 (Marine)

IEC 61508 (Functional Safety)

IACS E10

EMC：EN 61000‑6‑2 / EN 61000‑6‑4

Plan Certification (Q2 2004)

DNV (Norwegian Classification Society)

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)

TÜV Rheinland（IEC61508）

Environmental indicators

Environmental parameter specifications

Working temperature: 0 ℃~+70 ℃

Storage temperature -25 ℃~+70 ℃

The maximum working humidity is 98% RH (no condensation)

Storage humidity up to 98% RH (no condensation)

Maximum heat dissipation of 20W

Key issues

Question 1: What is the core hardware configuration of RCU500? What application scenarios does it mainly target?

Answer: The core hardware is PowerPC 8245@400MHz 、 32MB SDRAM + 16MB Flash； Mainly used for power positioning systems (DP), ship control systems, process control systems, and safety systems.

Question 2: What are the key advantages of RCU500 in redundant systems? How does its interface meet the needs of industrial I/O expansion?

Answer: Redundancy advantage: Supports redundant operation and hot swapping without interrupting system operation. I/O Expansion: Connect RIO400 remote I/O units directly through SPBus (RS485) interface, and provide 4 DI, 4 DO, multiple serial ports, and dual buses to meet distributed expansion needs.

Question 3: What key industrial/marine standards does RCU500 meet? How adaptable is its environment?

Answer: Compliant with IEC 61131-2, IEC 60945, IEC 61508, IACS E10, EMC compliant with EN61000 series; The working temperature ranges from 0 to 70 ℃, with a maximum humidity of 98% RH (no condensation), and a protection level of IP20, suitable for marine and industrial site environments.