BRC 800

REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

FULL CONTROL OF CP PROPELLERS AND THRUSTERS

The Remote Control BRC 800 enables the crew to control and
oversee CP propellers and thrusters for all types of ­vessels.
It gives you clear information on graphical displays – at all
control stations.
The system utilizes the latest microprocessor technology
and is specially designed by Caterpillar Propulsion.
BRC 800 is a powerful control system specially de-
signed for controlling CP propellers and thrusters in
all types of vessels.
The control panels have daylight readable graphical
displays, which can be easily ­configured to control
or interface with a wide range of supplementary sys-
tems including: clutches, PTH systems, shaft brakes,
joysticks, DP systems, VDR and conning systems.
A number of service modes can also be c­ onfigured,
including different combinator curves and constant
speed modes. The s ­ ystem uses modern field bus
technology with ­duplicated bus and electronics for
maximum redundancy. The serial field bus signifi-
cantly reduces the required wiring. The duplicated
bus and electronic circuits ensure full functionality
of the system in the event of a total failure of one of
the electronic branches.
The system operates on two separate 24V DC
supplies, one for each electronic branch.
Typical system layout:

PORT BRIDGE WING MAIN BRIDGE STBD BRIDGE WING

CONTROL P ANEL CONTROL P ANEL CONTROL P ANEL

VDR
NMEA0183
SERIAL DATA

BRIDGE
ENGINE ROOM
ENGINE ROOM
CONTROL P ANEL

MAIN ENGINE
ON / OFF
SLOWDOWN / LOAD REDUCTION
SHUTDOWN / AUTOSTOP
ON / OFF CENTRAL
SHUTDOWN AT OVERSPEED
ON / OFF UNIT

4-20 mA
ACTUAL ENGINE LOAD
4-20 mA
ACTUAL ENGINE SPEED
4-20 mA
ENGINE SPEED REFERENCE

ON / OFF
LOCAL / REMOTE CONTROL
ON / OFF
ENGINE OVERLOAD
ON / OFF
START ENABLE

SHAFT SPEED SENSOR

ON / OFF

SWITCHBOARD / SHAFT GEN.

HYDRAULIC TANK UNIT
ON / OFF
SHAFT GEN ONLINE
4-20 mA ON / OFF
PRESSURE AVAILABLE CRPM SELECTED
4-20 mA
WATER SATURATION
4-20 mA
HYDR. OIL TEMP
4-20 mA
LUB. OIL FLOW ALARM PANEL
ON / OFF
CONTROL FAULT - SYSTEM 1
LOCAL PITCH ON / OFF
POWER SUPPLY FAIL SYSTEM 1
CONTROL UNIT ON / OFF
CONTROL FAULT - SYSTEM 2
ON / OFF
POWER SUPPLY FAIL SYSTEM 2
ON / OFF
HUB LUBRICATION FAULT
PITCH CONTROL VALVE

POWER SUPPLY

SUPPLY 1 - 24VDC 6A UPS

SUPPLY 2 - 24 VDC 6A
PITCH POSITION SENSORS LOCAL PITCH CONTROL - 24VDC 6A
 advantages

›› Real field bus technology means reduced

wiring.

›› The electronic and bus system is duplicated

for maximum redundancy.

›› Daylight readable graphical displays on all

panels.

›› Easy to use jog wheel for user input.

›› Settings and service data easily accessed at
all panels.

›› Faults diagnosis and self-monitoring in plain

text.

›› Load control and different service modes

provided as standard.

›› Full compliance with classification

demands.

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