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PCS

Product catalog summary

Overview of Mega-Guard Propulsion Control System (PCS)

The Mega-Guard PCS is a comprehensive automation system designed for remote control of ship propulsion systems from the bridge. It integrates control of main propulsion engines, gearboxes, and propellers, offering features such as engine safety, RPM/pitch indication, telegraph, and electronic governor. The system supports both single and dual shaft lines and is compatible with various engine types, including low and medium speed diesel engines and electric propulsion systems.

Key Features

Operator Panels: Installed on the bridge and control room, these panels include a manoeuvring lever, 8.4" TFT display with control pushbuttons, RPM, pitch, load, and steering indicators, and emergency stop functionality.
Propulsion Configurations: Supports medium speed diesel engines, low speed reversible diesel engines, and electric motors. Compatible with fixed pitch propellers, controllable pitch propellers, and azimuth thrusters.
Electronic Governor: Comprises an electric actuator, electronic drive unit, and speed controller to manage engine RPM.
Electric Propulsion Support: Frequency controlled electronic drive systems for motors up to 3000kW at 690Vac.

System Components

Local Cabinet: Mounted near the engine or thruster, includes indicators, control pushbuttons, and telegraph reply panel.
Control Cabinet: Located in the control room, it houses the remote control system, indication system, backup control system, and power supply. It supports serial interfaces and is connected to operator panels via redundant Ethernet.

Additional Information

The Mega-Guard PCS is part of a broader ship automation and navigation system offered by Praxis Automation Technology, which includes dynamic positioning, power management, and alarm systems, among others. The system is class type approved and supported by a worldwide service network.

Catalog excerpts

Propulsion Control System Mega-Guard PCS: Propulsion Control System Main engine remote control Electronic governor Safety system with RPM indication Telegraph system Pitch control and azimuth control One shaft line or two shaft lines Low speed reversible diesel engines Medium speed diesel engines Electronic drive system (electric propulsion) World wide service network Class type approved YOUR GUIDE TO SHIP AUTOMATION AND NAVIGATION

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Propulsion Control System PCS Operator Panel as installed on bridge and control room for one engine Features The Mega-Guard Propulsion Control System (PCS) fully automates the remote control on the bridge from the main propulsion engines, gearboxes and fixed or controllable pitch propellers. The Propulsion Control System includes remote control, engine safety, RPM/pitch indication, telegraph and electronic governor. The Mega-Guard PCS receives orders from the Manoeuvring Lever on the bridge and control room. The remote control system activates starting, stopping and reversing mechanisms and gives...

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Wärtsilä, MAN, Caterpillar, ZF, Yanmar, HHI, Hanshin, Veth, Niigata Control Cabinet The PCS Control Cabinet is bulkhead mounted in control room. Alternatively, a mounting plate can be delivered for installation in control room console. The PCS Control Cabinet includes a remote control system, an indication system, a back-up control system and a no break power supply with power distribution. In case of Azimuth Thruster a seperate steering control system is integrated as well in the PCS Control Cabinet. The remote control system and steering control system are built-up with a Control Processor...

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PORT PCS Operator Panel Bridge PCS Operator Panel BACKUP AHEAD ASTERN BACKUP EM'CY BACKUP STOP BACKUP AHEAD BACKUP AHEAD ASTERN BACKUP STOP DEAD SLOW DEAD SLOW TELEGRAPH ACTIVE STOP HORN ASTERN BACKUP ASTERN BACKUP STOP EM'CY BACKUP STOP DEAD SLOW DEAD SLOW TELEGRAPH ACTIVE EM'CY BACKUP STOP BACKUP AHEAD ASTERN BACKUP EM'CY BACKUP STOP STOP HORN BACKUP AHEAD BACKUP AHEAD EM'CY BACKUP STOP Control Room STBD PCS Operator Panel ASTERN BACKUP EM'CY BACKUP STOP Control Room PCS Operator Panel BACKUP AHEAD ASTERN BACKUP STOP DEAD SLOW DEAD SLOW TELEGRAPH ACTIVE STOP HORN BACKUP AHEAD ASTERN BACKUP...

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