BruCon

BruCon
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BruCon

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Overview
BruCon is a modular control, alarm, and monitoring system developed by Brunvoll for maritime vessels. It integrates control systems for thrusters, main propellers, and drive systems, ensuring reliable operation and maintenance.
Challenges
BruCon addresses challenges in maneuvering and positioning, especially in confined waters and with larger thrusters, supporting advanced vessels with multiple thrusters for precise operation.
BruCon System
Hardware: Designed for reliability and cost efficiency, with easy integration and approvals from ship classification societies.
Software: Includes control modules, monitoring systems, and a human-machine interface for intuitive control.
Single Source and Integration
Brunvoll offers a complete single-source solution, ensuring seamless integration and reliable after-sales service, supporting vessel upgrades and integration with other systems.
Simulation and Testing
Advanced simulation tools, including Hardware-in-the-Loop, are used for full functionality testing, allowing early error detection and optimal system integration.
Installation and Operation
Brunvoll ensures precise installation and commissioning, supporting condition-based maintenance and potential upgrades for enhanced performance.
Conclusion
BruCon provides a comprehensive solution for maritime control systems, combining Brunvoll's experience with advanced technology to meet modern vessel demands.
Installation and Commissioning
Pre-tested solutions simplify installation, with full functional testing post-installation and active participation during commissioning ensuring quality assurance.
Operation and Training
Hands-on training and customized courses are offered, with condition monitoring and remote assistance supporting proactive maintenance.
After-Sales Service
Brunvoll maintains precise records and offers a robust after-sales service network, aiming to reduce life cycle costs by optimizing performance and reliability.
Production and Testing
In-house design and production of starter cabinets and control modules adhere to high standards, with rigorous testing ensuring reliable control.
Research and Development
Focus on efficient installation, improved user experience, and greater system configurability, leading to lower costs and enhanced performance.
Sector Applications
Adaptable to various sectors, including yachts, fishing, offshore, cruise, and navy, providing reliable solutions tailored to specific needs.
Control System Challenges
Thruster control requires robust systems that communicate clear information and respond quickly to changes, maintaining control under extreme conditions.
Specifications and Requirements
Thruster systems must handle enormous forces while maintaining precise control, with dedicated controllers ensuring reliable performance and minimizing wear.
Control Systems and Responsibilities
Effective control requires a multidisciplinary approach, with dedicated systems operating independently to maintain reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
Precision and Quality Signals
Dedicated control systems minimize delays and optimize actuator operation, with manufacturer insight crucial for effective sensor design.
Challenges and Expertise
Controlling azimuth retractable thrusters involves complex timing and sequence management, requiring specialized expertise and collaboration with suppliers.
Research and Development
Brunvoll is enhancing the functionality and intelligence of the BruCon system, aiming for predictive maintenance and advanced automation.
Conclusion
Brunvoll is committed to providing reliable thruster solutions across different maritime sectors, supported by extensive experience and ongoing research and development efforts.
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Catalog excerpts

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CONTROL SYSTEMS BruCon Modular Control, Alarm and Monitoring System for Manoeuvring, Positioning and Propulsion

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The trusted Control, Alarm and Tools for Smooth Sailing BruCon from Bridge to Blade

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Monitoring System from Brunvoll Brunvoll has built up decades of experience in reliable solutions for manoeuvring, positioning and propulsion control. Alerts and alarms give clear guidance for decision support. Early warnings enable quick intervention, reducing risk. Monitoring BruCon condition monitoring helps to optimize performance and makes it easier to plan smarter preventive maintenance. Thrusters BruCon systems are specifically designed and produced for the entire range of Brunvoll thrusters. Main Propellers We provide complete control, alarm, monitoring and automation solutions for main...

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BruCon Branding Positioning

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ENGES Larger ships Ship sizes are growing – creating new challenges for manoeuvring, positioning and propulsion. More complex ships Advanced technological infrastructure, specialized applications, sophisticated interactions between various automation systems and large investments demand new dimensions in control. More demanding operation Confined waters, new advances in dynamic positioning and deepwater assignments lead to growing demands for safe, efficient and flexible operation in widening weather windows. More Thrusters Innovative ships from leading maritime players use an increasing number...

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Brunvoll in Control from Bridge to Blade – Interface to other ship systems BruCon for Manoeuvring and Positioning Decades of Brunvoll experience have been invested in BruCon, for control of any configuration of our thrusters – from bridge to blade: • Tunnel Thrusters • Azimuth Retractable Thrusters • Azimuth Retractable Combi Thrusters • Rim Driven Thrusters

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Manoeuvring, Positioning and Propulsion One thruster ... or many ... BruCon supports smooth operation of your investment Advanced vessels may have multiple thrusters in bow and stern. The need for precise functioning and reliable service is greater than ever. Whether your thruster conguration is simple or complex, you get the consistent quality of Brunvoll’s control system – adapted to meet your needs. BruCon contributes to optimal performance and cost-effective maintenance of high-value assets. BruCon for Propulsion Brunvoll has long experience in integrating manoeuvring, positioning and propulsion...

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BruConHA Brunvoll offers Complete Systems for The Benefits of BruCon Brunvoll designs and produces complete control systems for optimal operational reliability, lifespan and cost efficiency. BruCon makes it easier to identify any potential problem, cutting installation and commissioning costs, after-sales service costs and maintenance effort. A system of dedicated control modules provides clear lines of responsibility for installation, commissioning, after-sales service and maintenance. As well as being a reliable stand-alone system, BruCon provides easy integration with other monitoring and...

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ARDWARE Manoeuvring, Positioning and Propulsion We supply a variety of drive system types • lectric motor with star/delta, E autotransformer or electronic soft starter for constant-speed CP propeller • lectric motor with frequency E converter for variable speed, either CP or FP propeller • iesel engine drive for constantD or variable-speed CP propeller Approvals BruCon will be delivered with approval from all required Ship Classification Societies.

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BruCon Core Modules Brunvoll’s Human Machine Interface provides intuitive control of the thruster systems with easy-to-use displays and controls. With ergonomic operation based on functional Scandinavian design, BruCon places all the power and precision of Brunvoll systems at your fingertips. Dedicated BruCon technology allows instant response to operator control. Seamless integration throughout the system streamlines installation and enables fast and reliable decision support for maintenance. BruCon allows greater modularization and simpler integration on board. Levers Displays/Indicators/ Lamps/Buttons...

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BruCon CMS Condition Monitoring System Sophisticated monitoring provides intelligent feedback that can reduce costs, reduce risks and improve performance. Basic Data Acquisition • Stores existing control system data • Enables simple analysis and reporting • Allows diagnostics based on fundamental analysis results Advanced Data Acquisition Adds extended instrumentation and sensors, creating potential for smart solutions to reduce costs and downtime through: • Trend analysis • Preparation for preventive maintenance • Extended support • Advanced analysis and reporting Optional Module 1: Real-time...

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One reliable partner for Brunvoll offers complete single-source expertise BruCon is based on Brunvoll's unique multidisciplinary competence, and seamless Brunvoll quality means hassle-free interfaces. We take full responsibility for our systems, and this creates the basis for the Brunvoll warranty. Quality solutions based on in-house design and production Brunvoll is known for developing robust and reliable solutions based on unmatched experience. In-house production ensures consistent Brunvoll quality from concept to completed system and after-sales service. Stand-alone systems BruCon is an...

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For vessel upgrades, a new thruster control system supports new functions Upgrades have the potential to increase the functionality, performance and profitability of the vessel. We have extensive experience in installing new BruCon technology for existing Brunvoll systems to support: • Thruster interfaces with other systems such as dynamic positioning • Reclassification of the vessel • Transfer of an existing thruster to a new vessel • Upgrades that extend the vessel's operating window Integration with other systems Brunvoll has long experience in integration with other systems such as power...

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