Description
The Kongsberg RMP420 (Part Number 306712) is a versatile Remote Multipurpose I/O (Input/Output) Module designed to serve as a critical data acquisition node within Kongsberg Maritime’s automation systems, such as the K-Chief or K-Bridge platforms. By decentralizing I/O functions, the RMP420 allows for flexible, scalable system architecture, reducing long-run cabling costs while ensuring high-speed, reliable communication between field sensors and the central control system. It is specifically engineered to process a wide array of signals—ranging from temperature and pressure sensors to binary switch statuses—within the challenging, vibration-heavy environments characteristic of modern maritime vessels.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value/Description |
| Part Number | 306712 |
| Module Type | Remote Multipurpose I/O (RMP) |
| System Compatibility | Kongsberg K-Chief / K-Bridge / DataChief |
| Input Flexibility | Multi-signal support (Analog and Digital) |
| Communication Bus | Proprietary Kongsberg Fieldbus/CAN backbone |
| Operating Voltage | 24V DC (Nominal Marine Power) |
| Channel Density | Configurable I/O points (Multipurpose) |
| Isolation | Channel-to-channel and bus isolation |
| Installation | DIN-rail / Control cabinet panel mount |
| Environmental | IACS Marine Class Approved (Vibration/Temperature) |
Recommended Related Models
These components are frequently deployed in conjunction with the RMP420 within shipboard automation cabinets to manage complex sensor networks:
- 306713: RMP430 (High-density variant)
- 339368: MSI-12 (Multi-Signal Interface Module)
- 339370: DIO-16 (Digital Input/Output Module)
- 339371: AIO-8 (Analog Input/Output Module)
- 8100186: RIO (Remote Input/Output Unit)
- 339373: CPU-400 (Central Processing Unit for I/O control)
- 8100183: DPSC (Dual Process Segment Controller)
- 8100289: RPME (Revolutions Per Minute Engine Module)
- 8100293: DGU (Distributed Governor Unit)
- 8100294: EIU (Engine Interface Unit)
Important Configuration Note: As a multipurpose module, the RMP420 relies on software-defined parameters for each channel. When installing a replacement module, you must ensure the unit is correctly addressed on the fieldbus and that the I/O mapping configuration is pushed to the module via the Engineering Workstation; otherwise, the system will report a “Module Configuration Mismatch” or “I/O Communication Loss.”
