Alphatronic 3000

State-of-the-art propulsion control

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 Alphatronic 3000
A new generation of propulsion control systems

Propulsion control station for single propeller plant

MAN in Control: MAN Diesel & Turbo is proud to present a new generation of
propulsion control systems – the Alphatronic 3000 series, which is well prepared
for the future and offers new operational features, functions and benefits.

Saves fuel and minimises emissions Four-stroke engine. Reduction gear with
Single and twin clutches for PTO, PTH
„ Economic operation due to optimised thrust control. propeller plants and PTI power boost
with CPP
„ A speed pilot is an optional feature with interface
Four-stroke twin Twin in single out re-
to GPS. in single out shaft duction gear with
line. Single and primary or secondary
twin propeller PTO. Diesel-mechanical,
Safety and reliability plants with CPP hybrid or diesel-electric
propulsion systems
„ Quick system response ensures efficient vessel
Four-stroke engine. Reversible gear and
manoeuvrability. Single and twin fixed pitch propeller
propeller plants
with FPP
Smooth operation for longer TBOs and lifetime Two-stroke non- Plants with MAN two-
reversible engine. stroke engine and
„ Thermal protection of the engine via controlled run-
Single and twin MAN Alpha CPP
ning–up programmes. propeller plants
with CPP
Two-stroke revers- Plants with MAN two-
ible engine. Single stroke engine and
Example of various propulsion configurations controlled by the and twin propeller MAN Alpha FPP
plants with FPP
new Alphatronic 3000 system. Multiple alternatives are available

2 Alphatronic 3000

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 Propulsion control station for twin propeller plants

Three levels of propulsion control

„ Normal control with automatic load control.
„ Backup control from bridge and ECR.
„ Independent telegraph system for communication
of thrust orders from bridge to machinery space.
Bridge

Panel design and functionality

„ Modular concept to fit any ship’s console layouts.
„ A configurable touch screen meets a wide range of
customer specified functions.

Propulsion system applications

Engine Control Room
„ The system fulfils requirements for propulsion plants
with two- or four-stroke diesel engines connected
to controllable or fixed pitch propellers.
„ Available for propulsion plants with MAN and MAN
B&W engines or other designs in a wide range of
diesel-mechanical, hybrid or diesel-electric propul-
sion setups.
Normal control Backup control and independent
telegraph control

Alphatronic 3000 3

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 All data provided in this document is non-binding. This data serves informational
purposes only and is especially not guaranteed in any way. Depending on the
subsequent specific individual projects, the relevant data may be subject to
changes and will be assessed and determined individually for each project. This
will depend on the particular characteristics of each individual project, especially
specific site and operational conditions · Copyright © MAN Diesel & Turbo ·
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