Kongsberg K-Chief Control Room Panel (CRP) 603525

Kongsberg K-Chief Control Room Panel (CRP) 603525

Part Number: 603525

Operator Panel for K-Chief Systems

Kongsberg Control Room Panel (CRP), designed for the Kongsberg K-Chief marine automation system.

It provides a robust and user-friendly interface for monitoring and controlling vessel machinery from the Engine Control Room.

The panel is ergonomically designed with functional areas for alarm handling, system commands, and data input. Built to withstand harsh marine environments, this panel is type-approved by major classification societies.

Technical Specifications

Interface: Mechanical trackball, dedicated alarm and command buttons, alphanumeric keypad.

Power: 18 to 32 VDC.

Enclosure: IP22 rated aluminum housing.

Connectivity: USB2 HID interface, protected front USB port.

Approvals: DNV, LRS, BV, GL, ABS, and others.

Applications & Compatibility

System Compatibility: Kongsberg K-Chief

Direct replacement of a faulty CRP in an Engine Control Room.

Ensuring reliable operator control of pumps, valves, and other machinery.

The Kongsberg K-Chief Control Room Panel (CRP) 603525 is a dedicated operator interface unit for the K-Chief 600 marine automation system. It is specifically designed for use in the Engine Control Room (ECR) to provide tactile control and monitoring of vessel machinery, such as pumps, valves, and compressors.

Unlike bridge-mounted panels that often feature backlighting for night operations, the 603525 CRP is optimized for well-lit environments and typically does not include background lighting.

Key Technical Specifications

The CRP is built into a robust aluminum housing and is designed for flush mounting into a control console.

Feature    Details

Part Number    603525 (Part of the COP-05 panel series)

Supply Voltage    18 to 32 VDC (24 VDC nominal)

Power Consumption    10W (nominal) / 20W (maximum)

Interfaces    Mechanical trackball (3-button), Alphanumeric keypad

Connectivity    USB 2.0 HID (protected front USB port for external devices)

I/O Channels    2 Relay outputs (DO), 4 Digital inputs (DI), 2 Analog inputs (AI)

Protection Rating    IP22

Dimensions    240 mm (W) x 192 mm (H) x 80 mm (D)

Functional Layout

The panel is divided into four distinct functional zones to streamline operator workflow:

Alarm Group: Features dedicated lamps and buttons (ACK, Sound Off) to manage and acknowledge system alerts.

Command Group: Includes the CMD CTRL button to quickly open dialogue boxes, and "1/0" buttons for immediate Start/Stop commands for machinery.

Input Group: Contains a full numeric/alphanumeric keypad and cursor control for data entry and navigation.

Mechanical Trackball: Used to position the cursor on the main Operator Station monitor, featuring three mouse buttons for selecting and activating on-screen elements.

System Role & Compatibility

Common Platform: The 603525 is part of the COP-05 hardware family, sharing internal components with the 603524 (Input Panel) and 603526 (Alarm & Control Panel).

Certification: It carries type approvals from major societies including DNV, ABS, LRS, BV, and GL, allowing it to be used in critical marine applications worldwide.

Redundancy: It communicates with the host computer (Operator Station) and remains functional even if secondary process buses fail, provided the direct USB/Serial link is intact.