Quotation

Quotation no: 213732

Mcon
Propulsion, Thruster Control
System & KM M50 Independent
Joystick
Sea Pollux
New propulsion control system Mcon
Kongsberg Maritime <Mcon>

Document revision history

Rev. Description of change Author Date

A First issue RM 27.02.2024
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Definitions/ Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description
AZP Azipull thruster
CAN Communication protocol
CP Controllable Pitch
CPP Controllable Pitch Propeller
CPU Central processing unit
DGNSS Differential Global Navigation Satellite System
DP Dynamic Positioning
ECR Engine control room
FP Fixed Pitch
GUI Graphical user interface
IAS Integrated Automation System
INS Inertial Navigation System
I/O Input / Output
IP Ingress Protection
KM Kongsberg Maritime
MMS Manoeuvre Mode Selection
MP Main propulsion
MRU Motion Reference Unit
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
P&T Propulsion and thruster
PMS Power management system
PTI Power take in
PTO Power take out
RPM Revolutions per minute (rotation speed)
SRtP Safe Return to Port
TCNC Combi thruster
TCNS Swing-up thruster
TT Tunnel thruster
UL Vertical retractable thruster
US Azimuth thruster
VDR Voyage Data recorder

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Table of contents

1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................5
1.1 General.................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Classification requirements ........................................................................ 5
1.2 Mcon ....................................................................................................................... 6

2 TOPOLOGY .............................................................................................................7

3 SCOPE OF SUPPLY – ............................................................................................ 8

MCON PROPULSION AND THRUSTER CONTROL SYSTEM ............................ 8

3.1 Control station equipment ...................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Main Bridge equipment Aft. In 1xChairs ................................................... 9
3.1.2 Slave Bridge equipment FWD .................................................................. 10
3.1.3 Engine room equipment ........................................................................... 12
3.2 Cabinets ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 Network units ........................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Control units ............................................................................................. 15
3.3 External components ............................................................................................ 16
3.4 Mcon system functions ......................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 Main prop. control functions .................................................................... 16
3.5 Mcon system interfaces ........................................................................................ 19
3.5.1 KM M50 Joystick functions ..................................................................... 19
3.5.2 Serial communication interfaces .............................................................. 19
3.5.3 Hardwired I/O ........................................................................................... 20
3.5.4 Ethernet communication interfaces .......................................................... 20
3.6 Remote Access (included) .................................................................................... 21

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Kongsberg propulsion/ thruster units controlled by Mcon:

No. Type FP CP
One (1) TT (bow) x
Two (2) TT (stern) x
X (0) TCNS (bow)
X (0) TCNS (stern)
X (0) UL (bow)
X (0) UL (stern)
X (0) AZP (main propulsion)
X (0) Elegance Pod (main propulsion)
X (0) Azm 820 FR (main propulsion)
Two (2) Shaftline (main propulsion) x
External propulsion/ thruster units controlled by Mcon:

No. Type FP CP
X (0) TT (bow)
X (0) Aux azimuth (bow/stern)
X (0) Main azimuth thruster
X (0) Main propulsion (shaftline)

1.1.1 Classification requirements

Survey : DNV
Notation :

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1.2 Mcon
Mcon Propulsion & Thruster control system is a computer based system. It is fully
based on Kongsberg Maritime Common Control Platform (CCP) technology, using
standard hardware and software modules.
Mcon system uses the same range of components for all units resulting in a unified
control desk design. The control lever units require very little space making control
station integration both easy and flexible. Cable installation is simplified and reduced
through the use of Can bus and serial line communication.
Mcon can be supplied with interfaces to Dynamic Positioning and joystick systems.
Mcon has standard RS422 serial line interfaces towards alarm plant, conning display,
VDR etc. using NMEA 0183 protocol.
Following main functions may be included (dependant of the type of thrusters):
• Pitch control, allowing accurate and reliable control of the thruster pitch.
• Speed control, allowing accurate and reliable control of the motor speed (RPM).
• Direction control, allowing accurate and reliable control of the thrust direction.
• Follow-up backup control from control lever.

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2 TOPOLOGY
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3 SCOPE OF SUPPLY –
Mcon Propulsion and Thruster Control
System
3.1 Control station equipment
The purpose of the control stations is:
• Selection and indication of station In Command
• Selection and indication of operational modes, settings and functions
• Selection and indication of thruster status and thruster settings.
• System and operational alarm indication
• Monitoring of signals
• Control and operation of propulsion and thrusters.

Each control station comprises the following:

• Levers for each P&T unit
• Panel PC, common for all P&T units
• Indicators for each P&T unit
• Emergency stop buttons for each electric drive motor (may not be included if
part of main motor starter/drive)

Note regarding panel component enclosures: If not explicitly stated, lever panels are IP
22 and indicating instruments are IP 52.

If outdoor mounted equipment:

Protection degree is IP56 from desk top. Nevertheless, the control station equipment
must be protected by yard-supplied cover when the panel is not used for a longer period.
The equipment itself is rated as IP56 with respect to exposure from its top.
To achieve IP56 when integrated, the equipment has to be mounted properly into an
enclosure, which is rated at least as IP56.The consoles or compartments in which the
control station equipment shall be installed, have to provide a climate, which complies
with the requirements in the relevant class approval documents. - Hence, precautions
must be taken to prevent water ingress, condensation and / or freezing

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3.1.1 Main Bridge equipment Aft. In 1xChairs

One (1) Main propulsion (Shaftline CP)

• Double combined lever for Pitch and rpm
control
• Backup Control from independent
redundant controller
• Command transfer (ECR/Bridge)
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

One (1) Tunnel thruster BT 1/2

Tunnel thrusters controlled from a lever:
• Lever for thruster pitch control
• Backup Control from independent
redundant controller
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

One (1) Single tunnel thruster ST 1

Tunnel thrusters controlled from a lever:
• Double lever for thruster pitch control
• Backup Control from independent
redundant controller
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

One (1) 12” Display panel

Common for all propellers and thrusters.
• Compact touch screen panel PC
• Ethernet communication
• Flush mounted or mounted on articulated
arm

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Two (2) Main propulsion (Shaftline)

Display Indicator XDi 144
• Display instrument for Pitch and rpm
• CAN bus communication
• For separate mounting into overhead
console

Three (3) Tunnel thruster

Display Indicator XDi 144
• Display instrument for pitch.
• CAN bus communication
• For separate mounting into overhead
console

One (1) Emergency stop panel thrusters

Hardwired push buttons to the drive motor
starters/ frequency converters where they are
loop monitored (resistors in each Em’cy Stop
panel).

One (1) Emergency clutch out panel

Hardwired push buttons to the main propulsion
clutch interface unit where they are loop
monitored (resistors in each emg.clutch out
panel)

3.1.2 Slave Bridge equipment FWD

One (1) Main propulsion (Shaftline CP)

• Double combined lever for Pitch and rpm
control
• Backup Control from independent
redundant controller
• Command transfer (ECR/Bridge)
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

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One (1) Tunnel thruster BT 1/2

Tunnel thrusters controlled from a lever:
• Lever for thruster pitch control
• Backup Control from independent
redundant controller
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

One (1) Tunnel thruster ST 1

Tunnel thrusters controlled from a lever:
• Double lever for thruster pitch control
• Backup Control from independent
redundant controller
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

One (1) 12” Display panel

Common for all propellers and thrusters.
• Compact touch screen panel PC
• Ethernet communication
• Flush mounted or mounted on articulated
arm

Two (2) Main propulsion (Shaftline)

Display Indicator XDi 144
• Display instrument for Pitch and rpm
• CAN bus communication
• For separate mounting into overhead
console

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Three (3) Tunnel thruster

Display Indicator XDi 144
• Display instrument for pitch.
• CAN bus communication
• For separate mounting into overhead
console

One (1) Emergency stop panel thrusters

Hardwired push buttons to the drive motor
starters/ frequency converters where they are
loop monitored (resistors in each Em’cy Stop
panel).

One (1) Emergency clutch out panel

Hardwired push buttons to the main propulsion
clutch interface unit where they are loop
monitored (resistors in each emg.clutch out
panel)

3.1.3 Engine room equipment

Two (2) Main propulsion (Shaftline CP)

• Single combined lever for Pitch and rpm
control
• Backup Control from independent redundant
controller
• Command transfer (ECR/Bridge)
• Take command (from other bridge station)
• Alarm indicator and reset of alarm buzzer
• CAN bus communication
• Top mounted

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One (1) 12” Display panel

Common for all propellers and thrusters.
• Compact touch screen panel PC
• Ethernet communication
• Flush mounted or mounted on articulated
arm

Two (2) Main propulsion (Shaftline)

Display Indicator XDi 144
• Display instrument for Pitch and rpm
• CAN bus communication
• For separate mounting into overhead console

One (1) Emergency clutch out panel

Hardwired push buttons to the main propulsion
clutch interface unit where they are loop
monitored (resistors in each emg.clutch out
panel)

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3.2 Cabinets
The units are designed acc. to environmental data given in the classification rules.
However, it is strongly recommended not to place the equipment in an environment
where parameters are close to the limits. Electronics deteriorate when exposed to heat
over time. To ensure the life of the equipment it is recommended to place it in air-
conditioned rooms.
If not otherwise stated, all cabinets are designed for bulkhead mounting and are painted
according to Kongsberg Maritime standard: RAL 7035.

3.2.1 Network units

KM M50 JS Control computer
One (1)
(NOTE! Combined with Mcon network cabinet)

The application CPU and additional IO units are

included in the Mcon network cabinet.
The interface cabinet comprises the following:
• Managed Ethernet switches
• Input Power, Main: 24VDC (+30% - 25%)
from external UPS (ship’s battery)
• Input Power, Backup: 24VDC (+30% - 25%)
from external UPS
• Dimensions (h/w/d) 1000/600/210mm
• Weight: approx.. 50kg
• The unit should be mounted in the instrument
room.

One (1) Network rail

Network switch for mounting in ECR console.

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3.2.2 Control units

Two (2) Control cabinet for main propulsion

The main electronic cabinet comprises the
following:
• Application CPUs (main and backup)
• I/O cards (DI, DO, AI, AO, PWM)
• Serial interfaces RS232/422/485
• CAN bus Interface
• Net interface (Internal Ethernet)
• Input Power, Main: 115/230VAC (+/- 15%)
• Input Power, Backup: 24VDC (+30% - 25%)
from external UPS (ship’s battery)
• Dimensions (h/w/d) 1000/600/250mm
• Weight: approx.. 70kg
• The unit should be mounted in the instrument
room.

Two (2) Local panel

• Local / remote selector
• Incremental pitch control (AHD/AST)
• Pitch indicator

Three (3) Control cabinet for tunnel thruster

The main electronic cabinet comprises the
following:
• Application CPUs (main and backup)
• I/O cards (DI, DO, AI, AO, PWM)
• Serial interfaces RS232/422/485
• CAN bus Interface
• Net interface (Internal Ethernet)
• Input Power, Main: 115/230VAC (+/- 15%)
• Input Power, Backup: 24VDC (+30% - 25%)
from external UPS (ship’s battery)
• Dimensions (h/w/d) 800/600/250mm
• Weight: approx.. 50kg
• The unit should be mounted in the instrument
room.

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3.3 External components

Two (2) Shaftline
• Pitch feedback encoder
• Rpm pickup for propeller
• Hardwired push buttons to the main
propulsion clutch interface unit where
they are loop monitored (resistors in
each emg.clutch out panel)

Three (3) Tunnel thruster

• Pitch feedback encoder
• Pitch valve proportional Danfos
• EXi. Module for loop monitoring of
emergency stop circuit.

3.4 Mcon system functions

3.4.1 Main prop. control functions

Mcon functions available to all relevant units

• Command responsibility transfer between command locations on the bridge
separately from each lever and commonly from the touch screen panel.
• Command responsibility transfer between bridge and ECR for main propulsion
separately from each main propulsion lever and commonly from the touch screen
panel.
• Electric shaft
- Continuous (in Manual lever mode) – every command change makes the
corresponding lever on stations not in command to adjust to the command.
- At transfer – Levers are adjusted when the command is transferred from a
different station or control system (e.g. K-Pos DP)
• FU backup:
- Backup using redundant controllers and separate CAN IO modules for separate
FU signals
• Start / stop of auxiliaries

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Main propulsion (Shaftlines with controllable RPM, pitch or both)

• Remote control of propulsion drive (and CPP)
• Command and feedback as relevant for the unit:
- Propeller RPM order to drive (output signal 4-20 mA)
- Propeller RPM and power feedback signals from drive
- Propeller pitch order to actuator (if not KM thruster then output signal 4-20
mA)
- Propeller pitch feedback signal
• Electric drive motor load control (pitch reduction based on motor current).
• Diesel engine load control (pitch reduction based on fuel rack position and engine
rpm).
• Load limitation control (pitch reduction based on engine and generator load)
• Combinator mode where pre-programmed pitch and RPM orders are a function of
lever position (when applicable). Several combinator curves are available due to
type of installation and operation modes.
• Propulsion operation modes
- PTO mode
- HSG PTO mode. The HSG system can increase the Diesel/ gas motor RPM to
maintain the power consumption on the MSB but can not decrease the RPM
below the demand from the control system.
- Mechanical mode
- (HSG) PTI mode
- Boost mode (Diesel/Gas & PTI)
• Secondary operation modes
- Power mode (electric drive motor) where the lever signal is interpreted as a
power order, as opposed to the usual RPM mode where the lever signal is
interpreted as a speed order (mainly meant for transit operation)
- Diesel Engine Fixed Speed mode (High/Low)
- PTI Motor Fixed Speed mode
- Pitch scaling
• Propeller Clutch operation (if applicable)
• Functions in ECR (when panels in ECR are included):
- Manual FU control of pitch (provided pitch control is available)
- Manual FU control of RPM (provided RPM control is available)
- Separate mode with individual control of pitch and RPM (when applicable-
requires twin levers)
- Combinator mode where pre-programmed pitch and RPM orders are a function
of lever position (when applicable)
- Fixed Speed mode (High/Low)
- Propeller Clutch operation (if relevant)
• Servo loop control of thruster pitch (pitch deviation alarm if discrepancy between
pitch order and feedback for a certain period of time).
• Interface to DP / Joystick system via network (Kongsberg DP/JS) or hardwired
signals (other than Kongsberg DP/JS).

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Tunnel thruster (with controllable RPM, pitch or both)

• Remote control of thruster drive (and CPP)
• Command and feedback as relevant for the unit:
- Thruster pitch order to actuator (if not KM thruster then output signal 4-20 mA)
- Thruster pitch feedback signal
• Combinator mode where pre-programmed pitch and RPM orders are a function of
lever position (when applicable)
• Pitch reduction according to predefined settings (when applicable)
• Drive motor load control (pitch reduction based on motor current).
• Auto zero pitch, for keeping the propeller blades in zero when the drive motor is
stopped.
• Zero pitch signal to drive motor starter prior to start of thruster
• Servo loop control of thruster pitch (pitch deviation alarm if discrepancy between
pitch order and feedback for a certain period of time).
• Sequential control of auxiliaries
• Interface to DP / Joystick system via network (Kongsberg DP/JS/AP) or hardwired
signals (other than Kongsberg DP/JS).

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3.5 Mcon system interfaces

The interfaces may be different for each propeller/ thruster depending on the type of
propulsion/ thruster etc.
For a more detailed interface description, a separate interface list with Kongsberg
Maritime (KM) standard interfaces may be provided.
Due to complexity of the interfaces, there may be a need for an interface meeting.

3.5.1 KM M50 Joystick functions

Joystick
Manual positioning using the three-axis joystick (combined
joystick and rotate controller).
• Joystick Thrust Selection (Reduced, Full)
• Wind Force Compensation
Auto Heading Mode
Accurate control of selected vessel heading.
• Present Heading
• Change Heading
• Heading Warning and Alarm

Station-keeping
Station keeping with control of selected vessel heading and
position.
• Present Position
• Position Warning and Alarm
• Position and heading change
Note! Interface from DP wind sensor, MRU & GNSS is
required. (NMEA splitter, not included)

3.5.2 Serial communication interfaces

Five (5) Voyage data recorder

• One serial line from each thruster’s controller (Normal Controller)
• Supports standard NMEA 0183,

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Five (5) Conning system

• One serial line from each thruster’s controller (Normal Controller)
• Supports standard NMEA 0183,

Five (5) Automation/ Alarm System (IAS)

• One serial line from each thruster’s controller (Normal Controller)
• Supports standard NMEA 0183,

Five (5) DP system (K-Pos)

• One serial line from each thruster’s controller (Normal Controller)
• Supports standard NMEA 0183,

3.5.3 Hardwired I/O

Five (5) Switchboard/ PMS
• Potential free contacts and 4-20mA signals.
• Analog outputs from Mcon are galvanically isolated at KM side
• Analog inputs to Mcon are galvanically isolated at the supplier’s side

Five (5) Main electrical motor drive/ starter

• Potential free contacts and 4-20mA signals.
• Analog outputs from Mcon are galvanically isolated at KM side
• Analog inputs to Mcon are galvanically isolated at the supplier’s side

Five (5) Joystick system

• Potential free contacts and 4-20mA signals.
• Analog outputs from Mcon are galvanically isolated at KM side
• Analog inputs to Mcon are galvanically isolated at the supplier’s side

3.5.4 Ethernet communication interfaces

Five (5) KM M50 JS

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3.6 Remote Access (included)

Remote Access for remote fault finding and monitoring of the Mcon control
system. It gives a better understanding of problems and make KM’s service
personnel better prepared for service assignments. Some problems may be solved
remotely and thus remove the need for vessel attendance.
The Mcon control system may be connected to a separate Kongsberg Maritime
delivered Remote Access cabinet (not part of the Mcon control system scope).
Security is ensured by using highly acknowledged techniques such as encrypted
communication, user authentication and authorization in addition to physical
enabling/disabling to make sure that the system is protected from external attacks
or unintentional access.
For details about the Remote Access hardware, infrastructure onshore service and
availability see separate specification. (Remote access function beyond the
warranty period is subject to an annual fee).
Services & features included for the Mcon control system:
• Connect securely to a vessel anywhere in the world
• Remote fault finding
• Inspect the systems health and predict preventive maintenance
• Download of system software for inspection

Due to class requirements the following is not supported in the Remote

Access Service for the Mcon control system:
• Upload of software
• Remote programming and parameter update
• Remote control functionality

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