Portable Wireless Control – Spectrum 3

The wireless portable remote control system is a smart and convenient alternative for fixed additional control stands, thus replacing e.g. bridge wing or fly bridge consoles. Saving considerably on building costs & mounting space. It comes with a back-up cable of 20m length that can be simply plugged in on transmitter- and receiver sides, as alternative forthe wireless transmission .

The system is suitable for:

  • Propulsion control: Engine RPM, Propeller pitch.
  • Steering control: Rudders, Azimuthal thrusters.
  • Thruster control: Tunnel thruster RPM, retractable.
  • Joystick operation.

Description

Specs

  • DECT based wireless technology, providing 240 channels. Automatic selection of free channel. DECT communication is a registered system only accessible for authorized participants.
  • Unique worldwide address coding to identify transmitter / receiver combination.
  • Redundant diversity control by 2 processors each for transmitter and receiver.
  • Engine alarm lead to vibration of the portable transmitter and generates an acoustic signal while displaying the specific alarm.
  • Presentation of battery status + pre announcing of empty battery.
  • Presentation of RSSI radio signal strength indication.
  • Out of range or excessive tilting will activate alarm at the Wheelhouse and will set signals to “zero”.
  • Emergency stop button sets signals to “zero” and activates alarm at the Bridge.
  • Control can be taken over at the Wheelhouse any time.
  • Portable take over only allowed with all controls in neutral position.
  • Power supply receiver 10-30VDC.
  • Power supply portable transmitter with NIMH rechargeable battery (operating time approx. 20 hrs continuous operation).
  • Spare battery and battery charger included.

The wireless remote control system is approved by DNV-GL and LRS.

Options

  • Presentation of shaft rpm, Rudder, thrusters position and relevant engine alarms on an LCD display by means of analogue or digital (bar graph) indication.
  • Interface between receiver and propulsion / steering systems:
    • Analogue signals e.g. 4-20mA or 0-10VDC;
    • Digital inputs/outputs;
    • CAN-Bus / Profibus / device net, RS232 or RS 485.
  • Different sizes and control units configuration available
  • Receiver with integrated or external active antenna with data cable (L = 5-50m).