Description
The Norcontrol / Kongsberg OPU 8810 Order Printer Unit (Part Number: 8200003) is a specialized marine logging and communication interface device engineered specifically for Norcontrol automation systems, engine telegraph networks, and vessel alarm monitoring suites. Designed to record telegraph orders, system alarms, and operational events onto a hard-copy printout, the OPU 8810 ensures reliable event logging, regulatory compliance, and historical tracking across complex shipboard machinery spaces and control rooms.
📊 Product Parameters (Datasheet Details)
- 📌 Manufacturer: Norcontrol Automation AS (Kongsberg Maritime heritage)
- 📌 Product Type: Order Printer Unit (OPU) / Engine Logger & Process Controller
- 📌 Model Designation: OPU 8810
- 📌 Part / Order Number: 8200003
- 📌 Application Environment: Marine engine control rooms, alarm and monitoring systems (AMS), and automated vessel management networks
- 📌 Mounting Type: Flush panel, console, or bulkhead equipment rack installation
- 📌 Communication Architecture: High-integrity serial communication interfaces (such as RS-422) linking with Signal Acquisition Units (SAU) and Main Computer Units (MCU)
- 📌 Operating Voltage: Standard marine low-voltage DC and auxiliary power specifications (with UPS backup support options)
- 📌 Form Factor: Heavy-duty marine-grade printer and controller electronics enclosure
- 📌 Condition Standard: Supplied as factory-new, certified refurbished, or professionally tested surplus hardware
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
- 💡 Q: What is the primary function of the Norcontrol OPU 8810 unit?
- A: It serves as a dedicated order printer and event logger, capturing telegraph commands, bridge-to-engine orders, and critical alarm activations to provide an accurate chronological paper record.
- 💡 Q: Where is this unit typically installed onboard a vessel?
- A: It is predominantly housed within the main engine control room (ECR) console or integrated into the centralized alarm and monitoring instrumentation panels.
- 💡 Q: What precautions should be observed when servicing or replacing an OPU 8810?
- A: Ensure system power and communication lines are safely isolated before handling internal components, check parameter configurations via the unit’s interface or software, and adhere strictly to manufacturer service guidelines.
