RCU510 / 601418
Kongsberg Maritime
Refurbished
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Maritime (Norway) |
| Model | RCU510 Remote Controller Unit |
| Kongsberg article number | 601418 (from Kongsberg datasheet; label on pictured unit Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph) |
| Product Type | Real-time controller / single board computer with I/O, installed in a control cabinet |
| Serial number / revision | Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph |
| Cabinet contents visible | RCU510 with left and right terminal/connector boards, DSUB serial ports, interface PCB with transformer, 4 green DIN-rail signal converter modules, DIN-rail power supply, 2 orange plug-in relays, terminal blocks, earth bar, unit marked “U1” with RJ45 cable |
| Marking | CE |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Supplier | SM MARINE SERVICE™, Chattogram, Bangladesh |
The Kongsberg RCU510 is a real-time remote controller unit used in Kongsberg Maritime process control and marine automation systems. It runs the application program of the control system and connects field signals, remote I/O and networks. The unit shown is installed in a complete control cabinet with signal converters, relays, power supply and an interface board. SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies Kongsberg RCU controllers, I/O modules and automation spare parts worldwide. Visit https://www.smmarineservice.com/ for more marine automation equipment.
According to Kongsberg, the RCU510 is a real-time single board computer (SBC) with a remote I/O bus driver and I/O controller. It executes the control application, interfaces with several bus and I/O systems, and provides 32 general-purpose I/O channels for direct field connections. In ships it is typically used as a distributed controller in alarm, monitoring and control systems in the engine room.
Kongsberg RCU510 remote controller unit installed in control cabinet – SM MARINE SERVICE™
| CPU | MPC8245 PowerPC, 32-bit, 400 MHz; slave DSP 32k words RAM |
| Memory | 32 MB SDRAM (ECC), 16 MB flash |
| I/O | 20 AI/AO/DI/DO, 4 relay outputs, 8 AI/AO ±10 V |
| Serial | 7 × RS-232/422/485 (2 isolated), RS-232 console |
| Field bus | SPBus RS-485 multidrop (9-pin DSUB), dual CAN 1 Mbps, dual PROFIBUS 12 Mbps (adapter cards) |
| Network | Dual Ethernet 10/100BASE-T |
| Power supply | 24 VDC ±20%, max. 20 W plus loop power |
| Indicators | Run/Error LED, 8 status LEDs; mode switch, NMI and reset |
| Dimensions | 355 × 158 × 87 mm (H × W × D) |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Operating / storage temp. | 0 to 70 °C / −25 to 70 °C |
| Humidity | Up to 98% RH, non-condensing |
| Protection | IP20 |
| Standards | IEC 61131-2, IEC 60945, IACS E10, EN 61000-6-2/-4; DNV and ABS type approval |
The part numbers below are from Kongsberg documentation. Boards in the cabinet without a readable label are marked Not verified.
Main single board computer with CPU, DSP, I/O channels, serial ports and Ethernet. Supplier listings mention revision 601418 Rev. H (Not verified).
Green PCBs on both sides of the RCU510 with screw terminals for the I/O channels, DSUB serial ports and rotary switches. Part numbers: Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph.
Required for the dual CAN or dual PROFIBUS interfaces. Part numbers: Not verified.
Green interface board in the upper part of the cabinet with relays, transformer and terminal connectors. Manufacturer and part number: Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph.
Green signal isolator / converter modules for analog field signals. Exact type: Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph.
Green DIN-rail power supply providing 24 VDC. Exact type: Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph.
Orange relay modules for output signals. Exact type: Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph.
Black module with RJ45 network cable, marked U1. Function and part number: Not verified.
Kongsberg RCU510 control cabinet – controller, terminal boards, signal converters and relays
Safety note: The controller may control running machinery. Inform the engineer on watch, put affected systems in local/manual control and isolate power before replacing modules. Back up the application and configuration before any replacement.
Kongsberg documents built-in alarms for high temperature, undervoltage and cooling fan, plus loop monitoring alarms for the I/O channels.
For a quotation, please send the label photo of the RCU510 (article number, revision, serial number), the system name and vessel details. SM MARINE SERVICE™ ships worldwide from Bangladesh and China. Specific condition and availability are subject to confirmation.
Many ships still run Kongsberg automation systems built around the RCU510. Replacing the whole system is expensive, so a tested replacement controller or cabinet is often the fastest way to keep the vessel in operation.
What is the Kongsberg RCU510?
A real-time remote controller unit (single board computer with I/O) for Kongsberg automation systems.
What is the RCU510 part number?
Kongsberg lists article number 601418.
What CPU does the RCU510 use?
A 32-bit MPC8245 PowerPC at 400 MHz.
How many I/O channels does it have?
32 general-purpose I/O channels.
What power supply is needed?
24 VDC ±20%.
Does it support CAN and PROFIBUS?
Yes, dual CAN and dual PROFIBUS with adapter cards.
Which related controllers exist?
RCU501, RCU502i (421768) and RCU602 (383962).
Are the PCB numbers of the cabinet boards known?
Not from the photo; send close-up photos of the board labels for identification.
Is it class approved?
Kongsberg states DNV and ABS type approval.
Can you supply the complete cabinet?
Yes, the controller or the complete cabinet can be quoted on request.
The Kongsberg RCU510 (article 601418) is a real-time remote controller unit for marine automation and process control. It combines a 400 MHz PowerPC CPU, a DSP-based I/O controller and 32 general-purpose I/O channels with seven serial ports, SPBus remote I/O, dual CAN, dual PROFIBUS and dual Ethernet. Powered by 24 VDC and approved by DNV and ABS, it is used in engine room alarm, monitoring and control systems. The unit shown is mounted in a complete control cabinet with terminal boards, signal converters, relays and power supply. SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies refurbished RCU510 units worldwide, subject to confirmation of condition and availability.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ – Marine Automation & Navigation Equipment Supplier
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