Kongsberg AutoChief 600 - Propulsion Control System

Reliable propulsion control system designed for slow and medium speed diesel engines using fixed or variable pitch propellers Back in 1967 we developed the AutoChief I, the first remote control system for low speed propulsion plants. By 2025 more than 13 000 remote control systems have been delivered to vessels all over the world, including approximately 10 000 AutoChief®generation C20/600. AutoChief®has become a trademark for safe and efficient propulsion control. The AutoChief 600 propulsion control system is a complete control and safety systems suitable for all 2 and 4 stroke engines, both fixed and controllable pitch propellers. The system is available for single and dual propulsion lines. It features a modular design, and can easily be configured for various propulsion configurations. The AutoChief®features the same distributed and fully redundant architecture as our machinery automation systems, with no additional emergency telegraph system required. Designed in accordance with the requirements of: DNV, LRS, BV, GL, RINA, NK, ABS, KR, RMR, CCS and All low speed engines from Everllence B&W, WinGD and J-Eng, Dual Fuel & Single Fuel. The Digital Governor System is both a stand-alone and a fully integrated part of the AutoChief®600 family. The AutoChief®600 use Distributed Processing Units installed directly in the junction boxes on the main engine. All signals to and from the engine are transmitted on dual redundant CAN lines (bus on engine). All nonessential sensors can be shared with the K-Chief 600 alarm and monitoring system, requiring only one interface to the main engine. This principle drastically reduces the installation and cabling cost.