Description
The Kongsberg RMP201-8 (Remote Module Processor 201, 8-Channel) is a high-reliability Remote I/O Input Module manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime.
It is widely deployed across marine automation systems—including K-Chief (machinery automation & alarm monitoring), AutoChief (main engine propulsion control), DataChief, and K-Pos (dynamic positioning)—to interface field sensors with central processing units via redundant fieldbus networks.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Maritime |
| System Platform | K-Chief 500 / K-Chief 600 / AutoChief C20 / AutoChief 600 / K-Pos |
| Model / Part Number | RMP201-8 (RMP 201 – 8 Channel) |
| Module Type | Remote Input Module / Signal Processing Processor |
| Channel Capacity | 8 Configurable Input Channels |
| Supported Input Types | RTD (Pt100/Pt1000), 4–20 mA, 0–10 V DC, Digital/Contact Inputs |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V DC nominal (Dual redundant power inputs) |
| Fieldbus Communication | Dual RBUS / CAN-bus interface for network redundancy |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to +70°C (+5°F to +158°F) |
| Mounting Format | Standard 35 mm DIN Rail or field panel chassis mounting |
| Marine Certifications | DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register (LR), Bureau Veritas (BV), ClassNK |
Core Features & Operating Capabilities
- Distributed Field I/O Architecture: Installed close to machinery and process sensors, drastically reducing point-to-point field cabling back to central control cabinets.
- Flexible Channel Parameterization: Configurable per channel to accept a wide range of marine analog and discrete sensors (temperature transducers, pressure transmitters, level switches, valve position contacts).
- Dual-Redundant Fieldbus Interfacing: Communicates with central processing units over redundant fieldbus links, maintaining full signal transmission during single-cable faults.
- Marine-Grade Environmental Shielding: Engineered with conformal coating and robust EMC filtering to resist extreme engine-room vibration, thermal cycling, and humidity.
- Built-in Diagnostics & Line Supervision: Continuously checks internal power supply rails, channel loop health, wire breaks, and short circuits, reporting diagnostic alarms directly to K-Chief HMI operator stations.
Related Kongsberg Maritime Automation Components
- RMP200 / RMP201-16 — Standard & High-Density Remote Module Processors.
- RMP210 / RMP220 — Remote Output and Mixed I/O Modules.
- RCU 501 / DPU 201 — Controller & Processing Units for K-Chief / AutoChief.
- K-Chief 600 — Integrated Marine Automation & Alarm Monitoring System.
