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K-Chief 600 marine automation system

K-Chief 600 marine automation system
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Marine automation – merchant transportation Bringing marine automation one step further With decades of experience delivering automation systems for merchant marine vessels, Kongsberg provides solutions that contribute to efficient and safe operations. The latest enhanced human machine interfaces (HMI) and open system architecture provide the highest standard in quality and functionality, making them the first choice for quality ship owners and operators. Increased productivity With our well designed Kongsberg HMI, the operator can run the machinery with the utmost ease and productivity, saving time, effort and mistakes which translate into saving money. Intuitive user interface The combination of touch screen, function buttons and tracker ball, provides the operators with an operator’s panel that eases the operation and reduces the likelihood of operational errors. Complete control The AutoChief propulsion control system provides complete control of the propulsion plant. Advanced control strategies ensure optimal operation at minimum fuel consumption, while constant fuel mode reduces wear and tear.

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Marine automation Building confidence in operation As a supplier of integrated ship systems, plays an increasingly important role in operation of vessels. Extensive investments in research and development have resulted in a system concept, which will reduce costs, improve the operation of the machineries and reduce the likehood of human errors and thus accidents. With our latest Kongsberg common human computer interface (HMI) applied to K-Chief 600, marine automation has been brought one step further. Ease of use and with increased inherent learnability, K-Chief has become even more...

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Understanding the user The common Kongsberg HMI is used throughout our portfolio of control, automation and navigation solutions providing benefits across the board from training and safety through to operational efficiency - qualities that have been proven to save time, effort and mistakes which translate into saving money. Professional user input has been a vital aspect in the development of the new HMI and its implementation to K-Chief 600. Close cooperation with professional mariners has ensured user-friendly and unambiguous presentation of alarms and process information. Operation...

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Vessel optimization Economical and ecological benefits The vessel performance concept provides a set of tools that enables ship owners and operators to manage their vessels in ways that are more economical and ecologically beneficial, without violating safety regulations. Engine performance and optimization The application is an extension of AutoChief® propulsion control system, integrating the AVL engine performance and optimization system (AVL EPOS™) and other performance monitoring sensors, providing a practical tool for engine monitoring and tuning. • Energy management • Engine...

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