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Kongsberg K-Chief Marine automation All control requirements fulfilled – in a uniform system www.kongsberg.com

Kongsberg K-Chief – Marine automation Kongsberg System Technology Kongsberg System Technology Marine automation Alarm management Machinery automation Integrated vessel management Cargo automation Safety system Positioning and manoeuvring Information management Individual systems – one solution Maximizing performance by providing The Full Picture Kongsberg System Technology approaches ship operation more intelligently. With better technology, functionality and life cycle support, Kongsberg System Technology furthers safe efficient operations, reduces the overall costs of ownership, and is...

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Marine automation Ease of operation Solutions tailored to your needs Kongsberg K-Chief provides a safe, uniform, intuitive user interface, enabling operators to develop professional skills in system operation. The risk of human errors is reduced and operational efficiency enhanced. The multifunctional operator stations are self contained and process independent though operational access is limited by command control and password protection. Process data are presented both graphically and in tabular forms for quick and easy interpretation. The operator station supports multi-screen and large...

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Alarm management Optimizing operational conditions Vessel plant monitoring A small alarm system may consist of a Midi Operator station and distributed processing units. Power management system An alarm system shall provide all relevant information without overloading the user with irrelevant or spurious alarms, in particular in a critical situation. Further the alarm system shall present the information in a clear way, guiding the operator's attention to the condition with the highest priority. The K-Chief alarm and monitoring system features alarm filtering and suppression mechanisms...

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Integrated Vessel Management Automation Seamless integration Cargo Automation Safety System The Integrated Vessel Management concept supports seamless integration of all vessel control systems. Bridge systems, that is navigation, manoeuvring, propulsion and thruster controls, are linked to machinery and cargo automation and safety systems by means of system-wide communication highway. The system-wide communication network enables free flow of information within the Integrated Vessel Management System. All operator stations, controllers and interface units are linked together via the...

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Cargo automation Safety system Optimise your cargo operations Managing critical situations Integrated cargo monitoring and control furthers safe and efficient operation. The officers enjoy complete overview of the cargo and ballasting operation, with tank level gauging and remote operation of pumps and valves. Also auxiliary systems such as inert gas, nitrogen and hydraulic power are operated from the system. The integrated load and stability calculator calculates vessel's stability, trim, list and hull stress. The Kongsberg K-Chief cargo and ballast control solutions for oil, chemical and...

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Positioning and manoeuvring Safe journey with fully integrated vessel management Extending the manoeuvring capabilities Kongsberg SystemTechnology facilitates seamless integration of manoeuvring and navigation systems with automation and safety plants. Our long experience in supplying propulsion and thruster control systems, dynamic positioning, joystick systems and integrated navigation systems has taught us to design vessel-wide solutions tailored to the specific operational demands. Well proven solutions have demonstrated excellent capabilities in complex manoeuvres and easy ship...

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Information management Makes everyday routines easier We are always there, wherever you need us Kongsberg K-Chief Marine Automation's suite of embedded tools assists the user in the daily work. The powerful tools support operation, logging and reporting functionalities as well as plant analysis and optimization. Tools for system maintenance and software/hardware modification are part of standard deliveries. The trend and report tools allows for user defined trend displays and reports, with any combination of process variables and utilizing various templates for easy configuration. The trend...

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www.kongsberg.com Concept & design: Anisdahl, Sand & Partnere. Printing RK Grafisk AS. © Kongsberg Maritime AS – November 2007. E-mail: km.sales@kongsberg.com Telephone: +47 32 28 50 00

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