KAWASAKI Thruster Control Panel
Kawasaki Precision Machinery
Refurbished
The KAWASAKI Heavy Industries Thruster Controller is a bridge or remote-control panel used to command and monitor marine side-thruster systems.
The photographed configuration clearly includes:
NO.1 BOW Thruster Controller
NO.2 BOW Thruster Controller
STERN Thruster Controller
Each panel combines thruster command, load and pitch indication, motor/pump status, alarm indication and emergency-stop functions.
Kawasaki's modern side-thruster systems are designed for marine maneuvering and can be driven by electric motors, engines or hydraulic motors. Kawasaki also offers integration with dynamic positioning and vessel-control systems.
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Country of Origin: Japan
Product Type: Marine Thruster Controller / Thruster Control Panel
Application: Bow Thruster & Stern Thruster Remote Control
System Category: Marine Propulsion / Maneuvering / Automation
Visible Configuration: No.1 Bow, No.2 Bow and Stern Thruster Controllers
Condition: Used equipment shown
Important: The exact controller model and part number are not visible on the front panel, so replacement should be confirmed using the rear nameplate, wiring diagram or vessel documentation.
The controller allows the bridge operator to command thrust toward PORT or STBD and monitor thruster operating status.
The large operating lever/dial controls the required thrust or pitch order, depending on the installed Kawasaki system.
A Kawasaki/Nabtesco thruster control manual documents similar systems with a bow-thruster control panel, maneuvering lever, load indicator, pitch indicator, emergency-stop switch and controller electronics.
In simplified form:
Bridge Command → Thruster Controller → Remote Control Electronics → Hydraulic/Electric Thruster System → Propeller Pitch/Thrust → Vessel Movement
The photographed panels visibly include:
The alarm/status window also includes indications for items such as:
Control Source • Main Source • Motor Full Load • Fan Run • Oil Pump Run • Ready to Start • Drive Motor Run • Control Source Fail • Drive Motor Overload • Drive Motor Trip • Oil Pump Low Pressure • Oil Level • CPU Abnormal
Exact alarm wording can vary by vessel and system version.
Bow and stern thrusters generate lateral thrust at low vessel speed, making docking, undocking and close-quarter maneuvering easier.
Kawasaki's official side-thruster information notes that its systems can be integrated with dynamic positioning systems and used on vessel types including container ships, LNG vessels and ferries.
Typical vessel applications include:
Container Ships • LNG/LPG Carriers • Ferries • RoRo Ships • Offshore Vessels • Cable-Laying Ships • Supply Vessels • Passenger Ships • Research Ships • Fishing Vessels
Kawasaki's KICS platform can integrate controllable-pitch propellers, azimuth thrusters, side thrusters and rudders into coordinated vessel control.
Check:
Possible causes include feedback-signal failure, potentiometer problems, wiring faults, indicator faults or downstream pitch-control problems.
Check MOTOR RUN, ready-to-start status, starter system, interlock circuits, overload/trip signals and associated control power.
Inspect hydraulic pump operation, oil level, filters and applicable pressure switches before assuming the bridge controller is faulty.
Check control-station selection, power, remote-control wiring and communication/control cards.
Inspect the command potentiometer, mechanical lever condition, connector terminals and control electronics.
Published Kawasaki/Nabtesco documentation for one thruster remote-control installation identifies controller card assemblies including BTC-301, BTC-302 and BTC-303. These should only be treated as relevant where the vessel's actual system documentation confirms them.
Thruster and steering systems often interact with other marine automation and servo-control equipment.
For vessels using NOR Control equipment, see:
NOR Control DSU – Digital Servo Unit for Marine Automation & Steering Control System
This internal link creates a useful connection between thruster control, steering control and bridge automation equipment.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can support sourcing of Kawasaki thruster-control equipment including:
Complete Thruster Controller • Bow Thruster Controller • Stern Thruster Controller • Control PCB • Interface Card • Command Potentiometer • Feedback Potentiometer • Control Lever • Load Indicator • Pitch Indicator • Push Buttons • Indicator Lamps • Selector Switches • Emergency Stop Switch • Relays • Connectors • Power Supply Components • Control Panel Components
Availability may include:
Used • Tested Working • Refurbished • Reconditioned • Replacement Units
For accurate replacement, send:
Controller Front Photo + Rear Nameplate + Part Number + Vessel Name/IMO if appropriate + Thruster Model + Wiring Diagram + Required Quantity
Thruster-control problems are only one part of ship automation maintenance. SM MARINE SERVICE™ also supports related engine-room monitoring and safety equipment.
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For dependable thruster control:
Do not replace an older Kawasaki panel solely by visual similarity. Internal electronics, vessel wiring and thruster configuration may differ.
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Many ships continue operating reliable original Kawasaki thruster systems long after the vessel was delivered.
When a controller fails, replacing the entire side-thruster system can require major engineering modifications. Finding a correct replacement controller, PCB, control lever or repairable unit can therefore be far more practical.
Older control systems are especially valuable where the existing:
Wiring • Feedback Potentiometers • Thruster Pitch System • Hydraulic Machinery • Main Motor Starter • Bridge Interfaces
remain in good operating condition.
It is a marine remote-control panel used to command and monitor Kawasaki bow, stern or side-thruster systems.
The supplied photograph contains both types—two units marked NO.1 BOW / NO.2 BOW and one marked STERN.
In relevant controllable-pitch thruster configurations, the lever provides PORT/STBD thrust or pitch command. Exact operation should be confirmed from the vessel's manual.
Many older panels contain repairable switches, potentiometers, indicators, wiring and electronic control components. Repairability depends on the specific failure and spare-parts availability.
Not necessarily. Controller model, electrical configuration, potentiometer values, feedback, PCB version and vessel wiring must be checked.
Yes. Kawasaki currently lists side-thruster systems and modern integrated vessel-control solutions.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ supports international sourcing of Kawasaki marine automation, thruster controllers and associated spare parts, subject to availability.
The KAWASAKI Heavy Industries Bow & Stern Thruster Controller is a marine bridge-control panel used for side-thruster command, PORT/STBD maneuvering, pitch and load indication, motor/pump operation and alarm monitoring. The photographed configuration includes No.1 Bow, No.2 Bow and Stern Thruster Controller panels. SM MARINE SERVICE™ supports sourcing of complete controllers, used and refurbished units, control components and related marine automation spare parts with worldwide shipping.
A publicly available Kawasaki KT-157B3 documentation set includes bow-thruster control-panel arrangements, flow charts, settings, connection diagrams and parts information for a Kawasaki/Nabtesco thruster remote-control system. Because this documentation relates to a specific vessel/system configuration, it should not be treated as the exact manual for the photographed controller unless model information matches.
Kawasaki's official side-thruster page provides current information on side-thruster construction, drive options, DPS integration and remote-controller configurations.
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