Description
The KONGSBERG NORCONTROL ETU 002 (Part No. 8200010) is a marine Engine Telegraph Unit designed for communication between the vessel bridge, engine control room, and local engine control stations. It provides command transmission and acknowledgement functions for marine propulsion systems, allowing operators to send and monitor engine orders such as Ahead, Astern, Stop, and speed commands.
The ETU 002 is a push-button type telegraph unit used in KONGSBERG NORCONTROL marine automation systems. It communicates through serial links and is designed for shipboard engine control applications requiring reliable command exchange, status indication, and alarm interaction between bridge and engine areas.
ETU 002
⚙️ Product Features
• Designed for KONGSBERG NORCONTROL marine automation systems.
• Functions as an Engine Telegraph Unit for propulsion command communication.
• Provides bridge-to-engine room command transmission and feedback indication.
• Supports Ahead, Astern, Stop, and engine speed order indications.
• Push-button operating interface for marine engine control stations.
• Supports serial communication with vessel automation systems.
• Provides status lamps, command acknowledgement, and fault indication functions.
• Suitable for merchant vessels, offshore vessels, and marine propulsion control applications.
• Designed for wall-mounted installation in engine rooms, bridge consoles, and control stations.
📋 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | KONGSBERG NORCONTROL |
| Model | ETU 002 |
| Series | NORCONTROL Engine Telegraph System |
| Product Name | Engine Telegraph Unit |
| Place of Manufacture | Norway |
| Product Status | Used / Tested Replacement Spare |
| Dimensions | Approx. 240 × 360 × 150 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.3–2.5 kg |
| Country of Origin | Norway |
| Power Requirements | 18–32 VDC (24 VDC nominal) |
| Discontinued | Legacy marine automation component, supported through spare parts channels |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 Q: What is the main function of the KONGSBERG ETU 002?
A: The ETU 002 transfers engine commands between bridge and engine control locations, providing telegraph communication and command acknowledgement functions.
🔹 Q: Is ETU 002 a PLC module?
A: No. It is a dedicated marine engine communication and control interface unit.
🔹 Q: What commands can be transmitted by this unit?
A: Typical commands include Ahead, Astern, Stop, and engine speed orders such as Full, Half, Slow, and Dead Slow.
🔹 Q: Which vessels use the ETU 002?
A: It is used on marine vessels equipped with KONGSBERG NORCONTROL propulsion and automation systems, including commercial ships and offshore vessels.
🔹 Q: What communication method does ETU 002 use?
A: The unit uses serial communication lines for command exchange between telegraph stations and connected automation systems.
🔹 Q: What should be checked before replacement?
A: Verify the complete model number, part number 8200010, communication configuration, wiring connections, and existing NORCONTROL system compatibility before installation.
🔹 Q: What applications use this unit?
A: Typical applications include ship propulsion control, engine room automation, bridge control systems, and marine emergency control systems.
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