Description
Product Overview
The Lilaas LF12164 ESS with Cables is a marine electronic control-system component associated with Lilaas propulsion and thruster control applications. The Electronic Shaft System (ESS) provides network-based communication between compatible control levers and the vessel’s propulsion-control architecture.
Lilaas ESS technology supports coordinated control positions, master/slave selection, and fault detection within a redundant communication network. Depending on the system configuration, it can be used with propulsion control levers, thruster control levers, rudder controls, and compatible marine joystick systems.
This item is suitable for marine automation maintenance and replacement projects where the existing installation uses the corresponding Lilaas ESS equipment. The included cables can support system interconnection, but connector types, cable lengths, and compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.
Kongsberg Lilaas LF12164 ESS
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Lilaas AS
- Model: LF12164
- Product Type: Electronic Shaft System (ESS) with cables
- Application: Marine propulsion and thruster control
- Network-Based Control: Supports communication between compatible control positions
- Redundancy: ESS architecture supports dual-redundant communication buses
- System Functions: Control-position coordination and fault detection
- Cable Set: Included as indicated by the product listing; verify quantity and condition
- Installation: Compatible marine control consoles and automation systems
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lilaas |
| Model | LF12164 |
| Series | Electronic Shaft System (ESS) |
| Product Name | Electronic Shaft System with Cables |
| Place of Manufacture / Origin | Norway is the manufacturer’s country; item-specific origin not verified |
| Product Status | Confirm actual condition with seller |
| System Type | Marine electronic control network |
| Communication | CAN-based network for compatible ESS configurations |
| Network Architecture | Dual-redundant buses in the ESS system |
| Supported Control Applications | Propulsion, thruster, rudder, and compatible joystick controls |
| Cable Configuration | Cables included; exact lengths and connector details not verified |
| Dimensions | Not verified for this specific item |
| Weight | Not verified for this specific item |
| Power Requirements | Depends on the specific ESS equipment and installation |
| Country of Origin | Norway (manufacturer location; verify item label) |
| Discontinued | Not verified |
Typical Applications
- Marine propulsion-control systems
- Bow and stern thruster control
- Multiple bridge and remote control stations
- Electronic shaft control networks
- Rudder and steering control applications
- Marine joystick integration
- Shipboard control-system maintenance and spare-parts replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What does ESS stand for?
ESS stands for Electronic Shaft System. In Lilaas marine control applications, it provides network-based communication and coordination between compatible control levers and control positions.
Q2: What is the LF12164 used for?
The LF12164 is listed as a Lilaas ESS item supplied with cables. Confirm the exact assembly contents and intended function against the product label and the vessel’s equipment documentation.
Q3: Are the cables included?
The product title indicates that cables are included. Confirm the number of cables, connector types, cable lengths, and physical condition with the seller.
Q4: Can this unit be used with any Lilaas control lever?
Not necessarily. Compatibility depends on the lever model, ESS hardware revision, network configuration, and the vessel’s control architecture. Verify the required part number before installation.
Q5: Does the ESS support redundant communication?
Lilaas ESS documentation describes a CAN-based network with two physically separated buses for redundancy. Confirm that the particular equipment and installation use this architecture.
Q6: What should be checked before purchasing?
Check the LF12164 identification label, hardware revision, cable connections, included accessories, testing status, and compatibility with the existing control system.
Related Lilaas Marine Control Equipment
The following products and families are related to marine propulsion and thruster control. They are not guaranteed direct replacements for the LF12164.
- Lilaas LF120 — Marine propulsion and thruster control lever
- Lilaas L01 — Electronic multifunction control lever
- Lilaas Electronic Shaft System (ESS) — Network-based control system
- Lilaas Thruster Control System (LTC) — Modular thruster control solution
- Lilaas Propulsion Control Levers — Engine and propulsion command interfaces
- Lilaas Thruster Control Levers — Bow and stern thruster control
- Lilaas Azimuth Control Levers — Azimuth propulsion control
- Lilaas Rudder Control Interfaces — Steering command applications
- Lilaas Joystick Control Interfaces — Compatible marine joystick applications
- Lilaas Lever Electronics — Electronic control and feedback components
- Lilaas Lever Feedback Components — Position feedback and signal interfaces
- Lilaas CAN Network Components — Marine control communication
- Lilaas ESS Cable Assemblies — System interconnection cables
- Lilaas Control Position Components — Bridge and remote operating stations
- Lilaas Marine Automation Spare Parts — Maintenance and replacement components
Ordering Information
When requesting a quotation, specify Lilaas LF12164 ESS with Cables and provide photographs of the equipment label, connectors, and included cables. Confirm the assembly contents, operating condition, and compatibility with the existing Lilaas control system before purchase.
For replacement installations, verify the complete part number and system revision. Do not connect the assembly to a live control network until wiring and compatibility have been checked by qualified marine automation personnel.
