The Kongsberg Maritime RCU501 is a high-performance, versatile real-time process control computer designed for a wide range of system applications in onshore and offshore installations. It uses the embedded Power PC™ architecture, has a 667 MHz processor frequency and 64 MB memory, with powerful data processing and logic control capabilities, Suitable for a variety of applications including dynamic positioning systems, thruster control/steering systems, navigation sensor integrators, integrated process control systems, alarm and monitoring systems, and safety systems.

The RCU501 has multiple communication interfaces, including dual Ethernet LAN, dual RedundancyNet interfaces, dual Remote IO process Bus (RBUS), four universal digital input/output channels, 32 serial lines, two PROFIBUS channels, and two CANBUS channels. Support Modbus, NMEA 0183, PROFIBUS/PROFIsafe, CAN/DeviceNet and other protocols, and can provide third-party vendor specified protocol support.

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In addition, the RCU501 offers a number of features such as extended built-in self-testing (BIST), online remote diagnostics, online software upgrades, and booting from a server or local flash memory that help minimize system downtime. It also features easy installation and replacement, including DIN rail mounting, pluggable of all connections, 3-bit address switch, etc., supports hot swap in redundant applications, dual and three-way hot standby redundancy, 1oo2 redundancy, and has a status LED indicator indicating normal or error status.

The RCU501 is designed to meet a number of international standards, including IACS E10, IEC 60533, IEC 60945, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, etc. It has obtained type approval from Det Norske Veritas (DNV), The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), TUV Rheinland and other authorities, and also has CE certification and Ex Zone 2 explosion-proof certification.

The introduction of the Kongsberg RCU501 further enriches the company’s product line in the field of industrial automation and ship control, providing customers with a stable, reliable and efficient control solution.