Description

KONGSBERG RMP201‑8 Remote Multi‑Purpose I/O Module

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: RMP201‑8；Item No:324400
• Brand: KONGSBERG Maritime (Norway)
• Warranty: One Year
• System Platform: K‑Chief 500 / 600, AutoChief marine automation system
• Power Supply: 24 VDC (18‑32 VDC), dual redundant power input; max consumption 8 W
• IO Channels: Total 8 universal software‑configurable channels
  • 6 multi‑purpose channels: DI / DO / AI / AO / potentiometer input
  • 2 galvanic‑isolated channels: DI / AI / AO selectable
• Analog Performance: 16‑bit ADC/DAC; signal range ±10 V / 4‑20 mA; measurement accuracy ±0.1 % FS
• Digital Output: 24 VDC transistor output, per‑channel 0.1 A rated
• Communication: Dual redundant RBUS fieldbus A/B ports; fault‑tolerant marine‑grade bus communication with host RCU controller
• Isolation: Channel‑to‑channel & channel‑ground galvanic isolation ≥500 VAC
• Operating Temperature: ‑25 °C ~ +70 °C cabinet‑mount; storage ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C
• Mounting: DIN‑rail TS35 or Kongsberg system rack mounting; IP20 cabinet‑only installation
• Protection: Reverse‑polarity, over‑voltage, short‑circuit protection; hardware watchdog; open‑wire / out‑of‑range channel diagnostics; front‑panel LED status indicators
• Dimensions / Weight: 160 mm × 100 mm × 45 mm; approx 0.55 kg
• Certification: IEC 60945, IACS E10 marine environmental compliance

Product Overview

The RMP201‑8 is Kongsberg maritime‑grade remote universal I/O node for ship automation systems. Each of its 8 channels can be software‑configured without hardware modification for digital input, digital output, analog input or analog output. It collects signals from ship‑board sensors and transmits control set‑points over dual‑redundant RBUS fieldbus to main RCU controller. Marine‑hardened hardware withstands vibration, humidity and EMI interference inside engine‑room cabinets. Comprehensive channel‑diagnostics detect cable break, loop short‑circuit and signal overflow for fast on‑site troubleshooting.

This module solves marine‑automation challenges: flexible mixed‑signal remote I/O layout, redundant bus communication for safety‑critical ship systems, drop‑in spare compatibility for legacy K‑Chief‑series retrofit‑maintenance projects. Marine‑automation engineers, ship‑yard and offshore‑platform maintenance technicians and retrofit integrators benefit most. Typical applications: vessel propulsion monitoring, cargo‑control system, offshore platform auxiliary control, engine‑room signal acquisition & interlock loops.

Key Application Notes

• Remote RBUS I/O node; cannot operate standalone; must connect to Kongsberg RCU‑series controller via RBUS fieldbus
• Dual RBUS A/B wiring required for full redundant communication; proper bus‑termination resistance must be fitted at bus endpoints ‑‑Not hot‑swap capable; 24 VDC power must be de‑energized before module replacement ‑‑All channel function assignments are set by K‑Chief engineering software; no hardware DIP‑switch configuration ‑‑Marine‑certified hardware; follow Kongsberg RBUS installation manual for cable length and EMC wiring rules ‑‑Conformal‑coated variant available for high‑humidity, corrosive offshore cabinet environments ‑‑Origin: Norway; active OEM production for marine‑automation market