Description
The MAN B&W 14.0240.0 Switch Board Unit Module is a marine engine control module used in MAN B&W electronic engine control systems. It is identified as an SBU (Switch Board Unit) module / BCU takeover unit, providing switching, interface, and control functions within the engine automation system.
The unit is associated with the MAN B&W SBU-0240-C system and MBD No. 3157168-7. It is designed for marine propulsion control applications, supporting communication and control between engine management components and related automation equipment.
14.0240.0
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | MAN B&W |
| Model | 14.0240.0 |
| Part Number | 3157168-7 |
| Series | SBU-0240-C |
| Product Name | Switch Board Unit Module |
| Product Type | Marine Engine Control Module / PCB Unit |
| Function | Switching control, interface management, BCU takeover functions |
| Controller Platform | MAN B&W Marine Engine Automation System |
| PCB Layout | 9940C |
| Program | STY34 |
| COI Revision | 492A / 518A (depending on version) |
| Related Module | SBU Modul MBD 3157168-7 |
| Application | MAN B&W marine diesel engine control systems |
| Mounting Type | Engine control cabinet installation |
| Communication Interface | Engine automation system interface |
| Condition | Used / Spare Part |
| Place of Manufacture / Origin | Europe |
| Product Status | Legacy Marine Spare Part |
| Dimensions | Approx. industrial control module format |
| Weight | Approx. 3.5 kg |
| Country of Origin | Denmark / Europe |
| Power Requirements | Supplied by marine control system |
Key Features
✅ Original MAN B&W marine automation module
✅ SBU Switch Board Unit control functionality
✅ Supports BCU takeover and engine control interfaces
✅ Designed for large marine diesel engine systems
✅ Suitable for ship propulsion automation maintenance
✅ Used as replacement hardware for legacy MAN B&W installations
Applications
• MAN B&W two-stroke diesel engines
• Marine propulsion control systems
• Engine automation systems
• Ship control room equipment
• Main engine monitoring and control cabinets
• Offshore vessel automation systems
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Q: What is the MAN B&W 14.0240.0 used for?
A: The 14.0240.0 is an SBU Switch Board Unit module used in MAN B&W marine engine automation systems for switching, interface, and control functions.
❓ Q: Is the 14.0240.0 a PLC CPU module?
A: No. It is a dedicated marine engine control module designed for MAN B&W automation systems rather than a general-purpose PLC processor.
❓ Q: What is the relationship between 14.0240.0 and 3157168-7?
A: 14.0240.0 is the system/module reference, while 3157168-7 is the MBD number associated with the Switch Board Unit assembly.
❓ Q: Which engines use the MAN B&W 14.0240.0 module?
A: It is used in MAN B&W marine propulsion systems equipped with compatible electronic engine automation and SBU control configurations.
❓ Q: Is this module still manufactured?
A: The 14.0240.0 is considered a legacy marine automation spare part and is mainly supplied through marine equipment spare-part channels.
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