Description
The Kongsberg RSER200-4 (Part Number 603444, Rev 1.0.4) is a high-performance Serial Line Communication Module designed to bridge the gap between legacy serial equipment and modern Kongsberg automation networks (e.g., K-Chief 600/700). This module provides four independent serial ports, allowing the automation system to ingest data from third-party bridge navigation equipment, engine sensors, or power management devices that communicate via protocols such as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. Its primary purpose is to act as a data concentrator, converting asynchronous serial data into the system-specific bus format required by the Kongsberg central processing units.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value/Description |
| Part Number | 603444 |
| Revision | 1.0.4 |
| Module Type | Serial Line Communication Module (4-Port) |
| Interface Ports | 4 x Configurable Serial Ports |
| Supported Protocols | RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software/Jumper selectable) |
| System Compatibility | K-Chief 600 / 700 / K-Bridge |
| Communication Bus | Proprietary Kongsberg Fieldbus backbone |
| Operating Voltage | 24V DC (Marine standard) |
| Mounting | DIN-rail / Control cabinet panel mount |
| Environmental | IACS Marine Class Approved (Vibration/EMC) |
Recommended Related Models
These components are often deployed alongside the RSER200-4 to manage the data traffic flowing into your automation system:
- 8100187: Communication Gateway Module (for higher-level data routing)
- 339373: CPU-400 (Primary controller for serial data processing)
- 8100183: DPSC (Dual Process Segment Controller)
- 306712: RMP420 (Remote Multipurpose I/O for sensor data)
- 8100184: PSS (Process Segment Starcoupler for network distribution)
- 8100293: DGU (Distributed Governor Unit)
- 8100600: DPU (Distributed Processing Unit)
- 339376: E-Link Gateway (Ethernet interface module)
- 8100188: Power Supply Redundancy Module
- 8100292: MPD (Multi-Purpose Display)
Important Technical Note: The RSER200-4 requires specific serial port settings (Baud rate, Data bits, Parity, Stop bits) to be configured in the Engineering Workstation to match the connected field device. When replacing this module, it is vital to verify that the Port Mode (RS-232/422/485) is physically matched to your wiring. Improperly set jumper configurations can lead to communication errors or potential damage to the serial driver stage of the module.
