16 K-Chief 700

16.25.05 RPC400

Ref:
Document name: RPC400 Hardware Module Description

Document nr: 178318A

DMS no: 1088819A

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Objectives

• Be familiar with the K-Thrust system

• Know how the K-Thrust is connected in an integrated “K”
system
• Know what kind of signals/equipment that can be
connected to the RPC400, the RIO module for the leaver
panels.
• Know where, and how to set up a RPC400 card.

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 The Propulsion and Thruster control system

• The Propulsion and Thruster control System, K-Thrust,

offers manual remote control of propulsion units, i.e.:
• Tunnel thrusters
• Azimuth thrusters
• Main propellers
• Rudders
• The K-Thrust system can integrates with:
• K-Pos system
• K-Chief 700 system

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K-Thrust Main functions

•In combination with the K-Pos system, the K-Thrust

becomes a manoeuvring system with a complete range of
ship handling functions:
• Manual control from leavers
• Autopilot
• Joystick control with automatic heading option
• Automatic station keeping

•The K-Thrust complies with the relevant main class rules

(DNV, ABS and LR)

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 K-Thrust System configuration

Thruster 2
Thruster 1
Bridge panels

Each thruster has its own Thruster ECR Panel

Controller – TC; Thruster
similar to a Field Station. Controller 2

Lever Panels – in several positions Thruster

Controller 1

Lever Communication Link (LCL)

Local panel

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K-Thrust Dual System (redundancy)

Dual Lever
Communication Link Dual Thruster Controller
(”hot standby” computer)

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 K-Thrust Control positions

Located on the bridge - optional in engine control room (ECR)

Comprises:
• Manual lever panel

• Utility panel

• Non follow up panel

(optional)

• Meter indications

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K-Thrust Control Positions Communication Link: SPBus

RCU510 in TC/FS
Control Position / Thruster Panel
FS • Lever Panel
(LED)
Matrix
• Utility Panel
LAN (LED)
K-Pos/ Matrix
K-Chief P2 Location 1
• Power Supply
Repeater
• Lever
Local Potentiometers
RIO
• Lever Motor &
clutches

• Instrument
SPBus-Hub
Location 2 • Panel Control

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 RPC 400 Function and layout

LED Status indicator

Address/Slot no. switch
GRENN=Running OK/ RED=ERROR
Unique identification on SPBus
LED is also shown at the front of panel
marked
Interface module between “Operation”.
Thruster Lever Panel signals

and

Thruster controller (RCU in TC)

Main interface functions:

• Power Supply
• SPBus interface
• Communication processor
• I/O with signal conditioning circuirity
• Self diagnostic

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RPC 400 Power Supply and loop power

2 Power Supply for redundancy

Isolated by diodes

Automatic fuse F1

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 Power connector, X1

X1:
6:24V 3:GND [Link]*
5:24V 2:GND PwrSupp2
4:24V 1:GND PwrSupp1

* Power to external load, e.g.

lever panel

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RPC 400 Interface Utility panel: J2

J2 is a 40 pin flat-cable connector;

direct connection to Utility panel button & LED matrix

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 RPC 400 Interface Lever panel: J1

J1 is a 64 pin flat-cable connector;

direct connection to Lever panel button & LED matrix

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RPC 400 Interface Lever motors & clutches: X4

X4 is a 24 pin terminal block connector;

dedicated for connection to lever motors and clutches

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 RPC 400 Interface Lever potentiometers: X3

X3 is a 12 pin terminal block connector;

dedicated for connection to different lever potentiometers

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RPC 400 Interface instruments: X5

X5 is a 12 pin terminal block connector;

mainly for connection to current-loop driven meters

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 RPC 400 Interface panel controls: X6

X6 is a 16 pin terminal block connector

for standard panel functions;
- as background light levers and instrument.

X6 is also used if external control for silence etc

is installed in additional to Utility panel.

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RPC 400 Interface TC / RCU SPBus A/B: P1/P2

SBPus A connects to P1
SPBus B connects to P2

P1 and P2 are 9 pin female DSUB connectors;

connection to TC / RCU by the multi-drop serial bus

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 RPC 400 Interface Local terminal: P3

For local terminal P3;

8-pin female RJ45

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Example: K-Thrust Bridge panel

cJoy wing Panel;

(OT-panel)

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 Example: System topology K-Pos/K-Chief
700/K-Thrust

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Exercise

• RPC400

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 Summary

• K-Thrust Main functions

• K-Thrust System configuration
• TC/FC
• Lever Panels
• Lever Communication Link (LCL)
• RPC400 Function and layout
• RPC400 connections

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