Kongsberg Thruster Control Systems, K-Thrust 720

This propulsion and thruster control system offers manual remote control of main propulsion, thrusters and steering gear. Highly modular and configurable This propulsion and thruster control system offers manual remote control of main propulsion, thrusters and steering gear. When combined with the capabilities of a dynamic positioning system, the thruster control system becomes a manoeuvring system with a complete range of ship-handling functions: The Kongsberg Maritime Propulsion and Thruster Remote Control System K-Thrust 720 offers manual remote control of main propulsion, thrusters and steering gears. When combined with the capabilities of K-Pos dynamic positioning, K-Thrust 720 becomes a maneuvering system with a complete range of ship-handling functions: The K-Thrust 720 concept includes a range of levers, indicators, panels and controllers that can be arranged in virtually any combination on the bridge, in the Engine Control Room - ECR and in other locations, for remote control of the propulsion, steering gear and thrusters. The hardware and software platform of K-Thrust 720 is particularly adapted for integration with Kongsberg Maritime Dynamic Positioning (K-Pos), Navigation (K-Bridge) and Vessel Control (K-Chief) systems. This can be done without compromising the independence of the manual control system. K-Thrust 720 components and functions comply with applicable main class rules (DNV GL, ABS, LR, CCS) for remote control of propulsion, thrusters and steering gears. Each thruster, steering gear or thruster unit is interfaced to the K-Thrust 720 via a field station - FS. The field station is connected to the servo actuators or servo controllers (applies to pitch and azimuth control) and drives. It exchanges commands, status and feedback signals with the equipment.