Kongsberg K-Thrust RCS Propulsion and Thruster Control System Operator Manual

Kongsberg K-Thrust RCS
Propulsion and Thruster

Control System
Operator Manual
Release 2.0
308727/B
October 2007
Document history
Document number: 308727
This revision describes the operation of the K-Thrust RCS at
Rev. A January 2007
basis software release 2.0, update 0.
Rev. B October 2007 Update after comments from product group.
The reader
This operator manual is intended as a reference manual for the system operator. This manual is based on
the assumption that the system operator is an experienced operator with a good understanding of basic
Propulsion and Thruster Control principles and general Propulsion and Thruster operation. If this is not the
case, then the operator should first attend the appropriate Kongsberg Maritime training courses.
Note
The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime AS. No
part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information
contained within it is not to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written consent of
Kongsberg Maritime AS.
Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly
stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was
designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and/or injury to personnel.
The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate
or work on the equipment.
Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation,
use or maintenance of the equipment.
Comments
To assist us in making improvements to the product and to this manual, we welcome comments and
constructive criticism.
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Operator Manual
Table of contents
Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................7
1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .......................................................... 9
1.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................9
1.2 System configuration ................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Control positions ........................................................................................ 11
1.2.2 Panel buttons and status lamps..................................................................... 12
2 USER INTERFACE ............................................................ 14
2.1 Utility panel ............................................................................................................14
2.1.1 Command status lamps................................................................................ 15
2.1.2 Take button ................................................................................................ 15
2.1.3 Take/Give button ........................................................................................ 15
2.1.4 Control system (Mode) selection buttons with status lamps............................ 15
2.1.4.1 DP ........................................................................................................ 16
2.1.4.2 Joystick ................................................................................................. 16
2.1.4.3 Manual.................................................................................................. 16
2.1.4.4 Wheel ................................................................................................... 16
2.1.4.5 Mini Wheel ........................................................................................... 16
2.1.4.6 Autopilot ............................................................................................... 17
2.1.4.7 Speedpilot ............................................................................................. 17
2.1.5 Silence button............................................................................................. 17
2.1.6 Panel dimming control ................................................................................ 17
2.1.7 Lamp test button ......................................................................................... 18
2.2 Lever panel .............................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Audible alarm indication ............................................................................. 19
2.2.2 Faults and alarms ........................................................................................ 19
2.2.3 System and operational status lamps ............................................................ 20
2.2.3.1 Pre-defined ............................................................................................ 20
2.2.3.2 Control system dependent....................................................................... 20
2.2.4 Propulsion unit dependent ........................................................................... 21
2.2.5 Associated Propulsion unit .......................................................................... 22
2.2.6 Emergency Stop button ............................................................................... 23
2.2.7 Operation lamp ........................................................................................... 23
2.2.8 Function buttons with status lamps............................................................... 23
2.2.8.1 Start ...................................................................................................... 23
2.2.8.2 Stop ...................................................................................................... 23
2.2.8.3 Aux Start ............................................................................................... 24
2.2.8.4 Aux Stop ............................................................................................... 24
2.2.8.5 ECR/Take.............................................................................................. 24
2.2.8.6 ECR/Give.............................................................................................. 24
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2.2.8.7 Bridge/Take ........................................................................................... 25

2.2.8.8 Bridge/Give ........................................................................................... 25
2.2.8.9 Power mode........................................................................................... 25
2.2.8.10 Cruise mode .......................................................................................... 25
2.2.8.11 Synchronous command........................................................................... 26
2.2.8.12 Lock to lever ......................................................................................... 26
2.2.8.13 Deploy .................................................................................................. 26
2.2.8.14 Retract .................................................................................................. 26
2.2.8.15 Combinator............................................................................................ 26
2.2.8.16 Separate ................................................................................................ 27
2.2.8.17 RPM high .............................................................................................. 27
2.2.8.18 RPM low ............................................................................................... 27
2.2.8.19 Safety override....................................................................................... 27
2.2.8.20 El. shaft................................................................................................. 27
2.2.8.21 Silence .................................................................................................. 28
2.2.8.22 Reset ..................................................................................................... 28
2.2.8.23 DP manual............................................................................................. 28
2.2.8.24 DP enable .............................................................................................. 28
2.3 Manual levers .........................................................................................................28
2.3.1 Single, left/right or forwards/backwards ....................................................... 29
2.3.2 Dual, left/right or forwards/backwards ......................................................... 29
2.3.3 Dual, pitch and rpm .................................................................................... 30
2.3.4 Single, forwards/backwards and 360 rotatable ............................................. 31
2.3.5 Single, forwards and 360 rotatable.............................................................. 32
2.3.6 Single, rotatable.......................................................................................... 32
2.3.6.1 Tiller ..................................................................................................... 33
2.3.6.2 Wheel ................................................................................................... 33
2.3.6.3 Mini wheel ............................................................................................ 34
2.4 Non follow up panel ...............................................................................................35
2.5 Feedback indicators ................................................................................................36
2.6 Local panel .............................................................................................................37
3 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND OPERATING
PROCEDURES .................................................................. 38
3.1 Control system selection ........................................................................................38
3.1.1 Manual control ........................................................................................... 39
3.1.1.1 Manual button........................................................................................ 39
3.1.2 DP control system....................................................................................... 40
3.1.2.1 DP button .............................................................................................. 40
3.1.3 Joystick system........................................................................................... 40
3.1.3.1 Joystick or Indep. Joystick button ........................................................... 40
3.1.4 Steering device (wheel) ............................................................................... 41
3.1.4.1 Wheel or Mini Wheel button................................................................... 41
3.1.5 Autopilot.................................................................................................... 42
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3.1.5.1 Autopilot, AP I or AP II button ............................................................... 42

3.1.6 Speedpilot .................................................................................................. 42
3.1.6.1 Speedpilot button ................................................................................... 42
3.2 Start and Stop functions .........................................................................................43
3.2.1 Start button................................................................................................. 43
3.2.1.1 Ready to Start signal .............................................................................. 43
3.2.2 Stop button................................................................................................. 44
3.2.3 Aux Start button ......................................................................................... 44
3.2.4 Aux Stop button.......................................................................................... 45
3.3 Transferring command control ...............................................................................45
3.3.1 Transfer within the Bridge ........................................................................... 45
3.3.1.1 Using the Take button............................................................................. 46
3.3.1.2 Using the Take/Give button .................................................................... 47
3.3.2 Individual transfer between the ECR and the Bridge...................................... 50
3.3.2.1 Taking command control at the ECR ....................................................... 51
3.3.2.2 Giving command control from the Bridge to the ECR............................... 51
3.3.2.3 Taking command control at the Bridge .................................................... 52
3.3.2.4 Giving command control from the ECR to the Bridge............................... 54
3.4 Bumpless transfer of command control..................................................................55
3.4.1 Automatic ramping function ........................................................................ 56
3.5 Power mode function..............................................................................................56
3.5.1 Function selection....................................................................................... 58
3.6 Cruise mode function .............................................................................................58
3.6.1 Rudder/azimuth angle limits and crash stop detection.................................... 58
3.7 Synchronous command function ............................................................................60
3.7.1.1 Selection procedure................................................................................ 61
3.7.1.2 Changing the group master manual lever ................................................. 62
3.8 Lock to lever function ............................................................................................63
3.9 Deploy function ......................................................................................................64
3.10 Retract function ......................................................................................................64
3.11 Combinator function...............................................................................................65
3.12 Separate function ....................................................................................................66
3.13 RPM high function .................................................................................................66
3.14 RPM low function ..................................................................................................67
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3.15 DP control functions...............................................................................................67
3.15.1 DP Manual button....................................................................................... 67
3.15.2 DP Enable button........................................................................................ 68
3.16 Electrical shaft ........................................................................................................69
3.17 Loss of running signal ............................................................................................69
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Abbreviations
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
AP Autopilot (a device for automatic heading control)
CPP Controllable Pitch Propeller
DNV Det Norske Veritas
DP Dynamic Positioning
ECR Engine Control Room
FU Follow Up
IMO International Maritime Organisation
K-Bridge Kongsberg Navigation system
K-Chief Kongsberg Vessel Control system
K-Pos DP Kongsberg Dynamic Positioning system
K-Pos DPM Kongsberg Dynamic Positioning and Position Mooring system
K-Thrust Kongsberg Thruster Control system
KM Kongsberg Maritime
LCL Lever Communication Link
LR Lloyds Register of Shipping
NFU Non Follow Up
RCS Remote Control System
RPC Remote Panel Controller
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
TC Thruster Controller
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1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This chapter contains the following sections:
1.1 Introduction..................................................................9
1.2 System configuration ...................................................9
1.1 Introduction
The Kongsberg Propulsion and Thruster Control System
(K-Thrust RCS) offers manual remote control of electric main
propulsion, thrusters and steering gears. When combined with
the capabilities of K-Pos dynamic positioning, K-Thrust becomes
a manoeuvring system with a complete range of ship-handling
functions:
Manual control from levers
Autopiloting
Joystick control with automatic heading possibility
Automatic station keeping
The K-Thrust RCS concept includes a range of panels and
controllers that can be arranged in virtually any combination
on the bridge, in the Engine Control Room (ECR) and in other
locations, for the control of the propulsion, steering gear and
thrusters.
The hardware and software platform of K-Thrust RCS is
particularly adapted for integration with Kongsberg DP (K-Pos),
Navigation (K-Bridge) and vessel control (K-Chief) systems.
This can be done without compromising the independence of the
manual control system.
K-Thrust RCS components and functions comply with applicable
main class rules (DNV, ABS, LR) for remote control of
propulsion, thrusters and steering gears.
Note
This manual describes the K-Thrust RCS.
1.2 System configuration

Each thruster, steering gear or propulsion unit is interfaced to
the K-Thrust RCS via a Thruster Controller (TC). The TC is
connected to the servo actuators or servo controllers (applies to
pitch and azimuth control) and drives. It exchanges commands,
status and feedback signals with the equipment.
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Note
The term propulsion unit is used throughout this manual to
mean any element of the vessels propulsion system; including
tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters and main propeller units with
rudders. (The specific terms for the elements of the propulsion
system are used whenever this enhances the readability of the
manual).
Levers and panels for manual control of the thruster are connected
to the TC via a Lever Communication Link (LCL) which will
usually have a star configuration (SPBus with a hub in the
TC). This link is bidirectional, i.e. it transmits commands to the
propulsion unit and transmits feedback signals back to the panels.
All panels for the same thruster are connected to the same link.
Logic related to command responsibility transfer between
alternative control positions and between the K-Thrust RCS and
external control systems (e.g. external autopilot) is handled in
the TC.
Figure 1 Basic K-Thrust RCS configuration
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A complete K-Thrust RCS is built by including one control

system for each propulsion unit. The control of each unit is then
physically separate from the control of the other units. However,
panels in the control positions are synchronised to provide
simultaneous transfer of command responsibility, selection of
system modes and synchronous control of thruster pairs.
Figure 2 K-Thrust RCS separation principle
1.2.1 Control positions

Control positions are located in various positions on the bridge
and in the Engine Control Room (ECR).
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A control position is normally integrated into a single panel

and comprises a Utility panel, and a Lever panel and manual
lever for each controlled propulsion unit. The position may also
include a Non follow up (NFU) panel and one or more meter type
indicators for each controlled propulsion unit.
Additional manual levers and a steering wheel may be installed
for special purposes and indicators may be located separate in
overhead consoles/cabinets.
An example of a typical Aft Bridge control position is shown
in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Typical control position layout (Aft Bridge)
100 100 100 100
75 50 75 50
% % % %
LOAD rpm LOAD rpm
50 0 50 0
THRUSTER CONTROL THRUSTER CONTROL
RCS FAILURE AZIMUTH 1 BREAKER RCS FAILURE AZIMUTH 2 BREAKER
25 50 OPERATION OPERATION
25 50
SHUTDOWN THRUST COMMAND SHUTDOWN THRUST COMMAND
ALARM EMERG AZIMUTH COMMAND ALARM EMERG AZIMUTH COMMAND

0 100 STOP STOP 0 100
POWER LIMIT READY TO START POWER LIMIT READY TO START
AUX POWER DP SYNCH. AUX POWER DP SYNCH.

START START
START MODE ENABLE CMD START MODE ENABLE CMD
180 180
150 150 STOP
AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO
STOP
AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO 150 150
STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER
120 120 120 120
90 90 90 90
60 60 60 60
30 30 30 30
0 STBD AFT AZIMUTH PM 1 PORT AFT AZIMUTH PM 2 0
THRUSTER CONTROL
% PWR THRUSTER CONTROL
% PWR
RCS FAILURE TUNNEL 2 BREAKER RCS FAILURE TUNNEL 1 BREAKER
0 25 50 75 100 SHUTDOWN
OPERATION
THRUST COMMAND SHUTDOWN
OPERATION
THRUST COMMAND
0 25 50 75 100
STOP STOP

% rpm START
START MODE ENABLE CMD
START
START MODE ENABLE CMD % rpm
100 50 0 50 100 100 50 0 50 100
AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO
STOP STOP
STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER
BOW TUNNEL PM 6 STERN TUNNEL PM 5
100 100 100 100
75 50 75 50
% % % %
LOAD rpm LOAD rpm
50 0 50 0
THRUSTER CONTROL COMMAND MODE THRUSTER CONTROL
RCS FAILURE AZIMUTH 3 BREAKER RCS FAILURE AZIMUTH 4 BREAKER
25 50 OPERATION
FORE STBD. DP WHEEL
AUTO-
PILOT OPERATION
25 50
SHUTDOWN THRUST COMMAND SHUTDOWN THRUST COMMAND
FORE PORT
0 100 STOP AFT CENTER JOYSTICK MANUAL STOP 0 100

START START
START MODE ENABLE CMD START MODE ENABLE CMD
180 180
150 150 STOP
AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO TAKE/ LAMP STOP
AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO 150 150
STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER GIVE TEST STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER
120 120 120 120
90 90 90 90
60 60 60 60
30 30 30 30
0 FWD BOW AZIMUTH PM 3 AFT BOW AZIMUTH PM 4 0
(CD 112020A)
1.2.2 Panel buttons and status lamps

Panel buttons with status lamps are provided for propulsion unit
control functions.
For safety reasons, some of these buttons must be pressed twice
to invoke an action. The press action of the panel buttons is
indicated as follows:
Single-press action white text on a dark background.
Double-press action white text on a dark background with
a white bar across the bottom.
Dedicated status lamps are also provided to indicate system and
operational status.
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The panel button status lamps and the dedicated system and
operational status lamps are colour coded as follows:
Green Normal state (e.g. thruster running)
Red Abnormal state (e.g. shutdown/alarm)
Yellow State of caution (e.g. reduced power)
Blue Control position in command (K-Thrust RCS or
another control system).
Flashing status lamps indicate a transient condition that may
require operator action.
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2 USER INTERFACE
2.1 Utility panel ...............................................................14
2.2 Lever panel.................................................................18
2.3 Manual levers.............................................................28
2.4 Non follow up panel...................................................35
2.5 Feedback indicators ...................................................36
2.6 Local panel.................................................................37
2.1 Utility panel

The Utility panel is used for control system selection and
transferring command control responsibility between control
positions on the bridge.
The Utility panel contains the following controls and indicators:
Five Command status lamps
A TAKE or TAKE/GIVE button
Five Mode selection buttons with status lamps
A Silence button for audible alarms
A panel-dimming control
A LAMP TEST button
An example of a Utility panel is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Utility panel
COMMAND MODE
FORE STBD. AUTO-

DP WHEEL
PILOT
FORE PORT
AFT CENTER JOYSTICK MANUAL
TAKE/ LAMP
GIVE TEST
(CD112000)
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2.1.1 Command status lamps

FORE STBD. The five COMMAND status lamps show the possible and indicate
the currently active control position on the Bridge. All of these
lamps are configurable and their text depends upon the location
FORE PORT of the various control positions.
A lamp with text indicates a possible control position.
AFT CENTER
A steadily lit lamp with text indicates that the corresponding
control position is currently active, i.e. in command.
At system start-up, flashing lamps with text indicate that an
active command control position has not been selected and the
operator should take command at the required control position.
During normal operation, flashing lamps with text indicate that a
command control transfer has been initiated.
2.1.2 Take button

The TAKE button transfers command control to the control
position by force, i.e. no request is required before the transfer is
TAKE performed (see Using the Take button on page 46).
2.1.3 Take/Give button

The TAKE/GIVE button requests or accepts the transfer of
TAKE/ command control from one control position to another, or gives
GIVE the other control positions the possibility to take command
control. If the control position is defined as the main, the
button can transfer command control to that control position by
force at any time, i.e. no request is required before the transfer is
performed (see Using the Take/Give button on page 47).
Note
A Utility panel will only have a TAKE button or a TAKE/GIVE
button. It will never have both buttons.
2.1.4 Control system (Mode) selection

buttons with status lamps
The configuration of the control system (MODE) selection
buttons depends upon the configuration of the vessels propulsion
and thruster control system, i.e. does the vessel have other
control systems such as a dynamic position control system, an
independent joystick system and/or an autopilot system.
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2.1.4.1 DP
The DP button, which has a green status lamp, transfers control
of the propulsion units to a dynamic position control system (see
DP DP control system on page 40).
2.1.4.2 Joystick
The JOYSTICK button, which has a green status lamp, transfers
control of the propulsion units to an independent joystick system
JOYSTICK (see Joystick system on page 40).
The text on this button may be INDEP. JOYSTICK.
2.1.4.3 Manual
The MANUAL button, which has a green status lamp, transfers
control of the propulsion units back to the manual levers of the
MANUAL K-Thrust RCS (see Manual control on page 39).
The text on this button may be LEVER.
2.1.4.4 Wheel
The WHEEL button, which has a green status lamp, transfers
control of the vessels steering (azimuth thrusters and/or rudders)
WHEEL to and from a steering device (wheel) such as a steering stand,
steering wheel or tiller (see Steering device (wheel) on page 41).
Note
This button has a toggle function, i.e. if the first operation
transfers control to the steering device, the next operation
transfers control from the steering device, or vice versa.
2.1.4.5 Mini Wheel

The MINI WHEEL button, which has a green status lamp,
MINI transfers control of the vessels steering (azimuth thrusters and/or
WHEEL rudders) to and from a mini wheel (see Steering device (wheel)
on page 41).
Note
transfers control to the steering device, the next operation
transfers control from the steering device, or vice versa.
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2.1.4.6 Autopilot
The AUTOPILOT button, which has a green status lamp, transfers
AUTO- control of the vessels steering (azimuth thrusters and/or rudders)
PILOT to and from an autopilot (see Autopilot on page 42).
If the K-Thrust RCS is interfaced to two external autopilots, the
text on the button for the first one will be AP I, and the text on
the button for the second one will be AP II.
Note
transfers control to the autopilot, the next operation transfers
control from the autopilot, or vice versa.
2.1.4.7 Speedpilot
The SPEEDPILOT button, which has a green status lamp,
SPEED- transfers control of the propulsion units to and from a speedpilot
PILOT (see Speedpilot on page 42).
Note
transfers control to the speedpilot, the next operation transfers
control from the speedpilot, or vice versa.
2.1.5 Silence button

The Silence button stops the audible alarm (buzzer) on the Lever
panels at the same control position from sounding.
Note
This button may be complemented or replaced by Silence buttons
on each Lever panel for individual alarm acknowledgement and
audible alarm (buzzer) silencing.
2.1.6 Panel dimming control

The panel dimmer adjusts the panel background illumination and
back-lighting in the manual levers and other instruments on the
panels connected to the same control position.
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2.1.7 Lamp test button

The LAMP TEST button tests the status lamps, audible alarm
LAMP (buzzers) and buttons on the Utility panel and Lever panels at the
TEST same control position.
The status lamps and audible alarm (buzzers) are tested by
pressing the LAMP TEST button. If the status lamps are operating
correctly, they will light and remain lit so long as the button
is held depressed. If the audible alarm buzzers are operating
correctly, they will beep.
The buttons are tested by holding the LAMP TEST button
depressed and then pressing each of the other buttons in turn.
If the pressed button is operating correctly, the audible alarm
(buzzers) will beep.
2.2 Lever panel

A Lever panel contains the following controls and indicators:
Eight system and operational status lamps
An OPERATION lamp
A hardwired EMERG. STOP (emergency stop) button
Ten function buttons with status lamps
An example of a Lever panel is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Lever panel
THRUSTER CONTROL
RCS FAILURE STBD. AZIMUTH BREAKER
OPERATION
SHUTDOWN THRUST COMMAND
ALARM EMERG AZIMUTH COMMAND

STOP
POWER LIMIT READY TO START
AUX POWER DP SYNCH.

START
START MODE ENABLE CMD
AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO

STOP
STOP MODE MANUAL LEVER
(CD112001)
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2.2.1 Audible alarm indication

Audible alarms are always used together with status lamp(s) to
indicate common or individual alarm states.
Audible alarms normally sound only at the control position in
command. However, they will also sound locally if a failure
occurs at a Lever panel/control position not in command.
On installations that allow command control transfer between
the Bridge and the ECR, the Lever panels include a command
control transfer buzzer. This buzzer sounds at the command
location where control is being transferred to or requested from,
provided that operator acceptance of the transfer is required.
In addition, the buzzer will sound in the secondary control
location (ECR/Bridge) when the primary control location takes
control.
This also applies for Bridge control positions where Take/Give
(handshake) control transfer is used when a request for command
control is made.
The Lever panel will contain a Silence button (see Silence button
on page 17) if the control position is not provided with a Utility
Panel.
2.2.2 Faults and alarms

Detected malfunctions are indicated on Lever panels in the
following way:
RCS failure
Indicated by the red RCS FAILURE system and operational
status lamp (see Pre-defined on page 20).
Propulsion unit failure and/or shutdown
Indicated by the red SHUTDOWN system and operational
status lamp (see Pre-defined on page 20).
Propulsion unit alarm condition
Indicated by the red ALARM system and operational status
lamp (see Pre-defined on page 20).
Note
To find out which RCS failure has been detected, the operator
must use the message view of a thruster control system (K-Thrust,
K-Pos, K-Bridge, or K-Chief) operator station or a maintenance
station.
The K-Thrust RCS can also be connected to data recorders and/or

external monitoring and alarm systems.
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2.2.3 System and operational status lamps

Apart from three pre-defined lamps, all of the system and
operational status lamps are configurable. The type of indication
given by these configurable lamps depends upon the type of
propulsion unit and the type of system being used to control the
propulsion unit.
2.2.3.1 Pre-defined
RCS FAILURE The red RCS FAILURE system and operational status lamp is a
group indicator that indicates the presence of a Remote Control
System malfunction. If a Remote Control System malfunction is
detected, the RCS FAILURE lamp starts to flash and continues
flashing until the malfunction is acknowledged.
Acknowledgement of a control system malfunction can be
performed at a K-Thrust, K-Pos, K-Bridge or K-Chief operator
station or a K-Thrust RCS maintenance station.
The control system malfunctions reported by the RCS FAILURE
lamp (for example loop failure and operator panel failure) are
detected by the thruster controller.
SHUTDOWN The red SHUTDOWN system and operational status lamp

indicates the presence of a propulsion unit fault. The indications
given by this lamp depend upon external signals.
ALARM The red ALARM system and operational status lamp indicates the
presence of an alarm condition that most probably will result in
a propulsion unit failure if not corrected. The indications given
by this lamp depend upon external signals.
If such failure is detected, the ALARM lamp starts to flash and
continues flashing until the alarm condition is cleared.
The detection of an alarm condition may also cause an audible
alarm (buzzer) on the Lever panel to sound. The silencing of this
audible alarm is performed by either pressing a Silence function
button on the Lever panel (see Silence on page 28) or the Silence
button on the Utility panel (see Silence button on page 17).
2.2.3.2 Control system dependent

The following system and operational status lamps may,
depending upon the type of system being used to control the
propulsion unit, be configured.
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BREAKER The yellow BREAKER system and operational status lamp may
be provided on Lever panels for tunnel and azimuth thrusters
and main propellers.
A steadily lit BREAKER lamp indicates that a circuit breaker
associated with the bus supplying power to the propulsion unit
is open.
EXTERNAL CTRL The blue EXTERNAL CTRL (External Control) system and
operational status lamp may be provided on Lever panels for
tunnel and azimuth thrusters, main propellers and rudders.
A steadily lit EXTERNAL CTRL lamp indicates that the
propulsion unit is under control of an external system and cannot
be controlled from the Lever panel. For example, under control
of an independent NFU system, a local control system in the
machinery room or the Local panel on the thruster controller.
LOCAL CONTROL The blue LOCAL CONTROL system and operational status
lamp may be provided on Lever panels for tunnel and azimuth
thrusters, main propellers and rudders.
A steadily lit LOCAL CONTROL lamp indicates that the
propulsion unit is under control of the Local panel on the thruster
controller and cannot be controlled from the Lever panel.
OVERLOAD The yellow OVERLOAD system and operational status lamp may
be provided on Lever panels for tunnel and azimuth thrusters
A steadily lit OVERLOAD lamp indicates that load reduction for
the propulsion unit is active.
POWER LIMIT The yellow POWER LIMIT system and operational status lamp
may be provided on Lever panels for tunnel and azimuth thrusters
A steadily lit POWER LIMIT lamp indicates that power limitation
for the propulsion unit is active.
2.2.4 Propulsion unit dependent

The following system and operational status lamps may,
depending upon the type of propulsion unit, be configured.
AZIMUTH COMMAND The green AZIMUTH COMMAND system and operational status
lamp is normally provided on Lever panels for azimuth thrusters.
A steadily lit AZIMUTH COMMAND lamp indicates that the
azimuth angle can be controlled by the manual lever.
A flashing AZIMUTH COMMAND lamp indicates that operator
assistance may be required to obtain a bumpless transfer of
azimuth angle control to the manual lever.
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THRUST COMMAND The green THRUST COMMAND system and operational status
lamp is normally provided on Lever panels for tunnel and
azimuth thrusters, and main propellers.
A steadily lit THRUST COMMAND lamp indicates that the thrust
force (pitch/rpm) can be controlled by the manual lever.
A flashing THRUST COMMAND lamp indicates that operator
assistance may be required to obtain a bumpless transfer of thrust
force control to the manual lever.
IN COMMAND The green IN COMMAND system and operational status lamp is

normally provided on Lever panels for rudders.
A steadily lit IN COMMAND lamp indicates that the rudder angle
can be controlled by the manual lever.
A flashing IN COMMAND lamp indicates that operator assistance
is required to obtain a bumpless transfer of rudder angle control
to the manual lever.
READY TO START The green READY TO START system and operational status lamp
is normally provided on Lever panels for tunnel and azimuth
thrusters, and main propellers.
A steadily lit READY TO START lamp indicates that the thruster
or propulsion unit can be started from the Lever panel, i.e. there
are no inhibit conditions present.
REQ. LOAD RED. The red REQ. LOAD RED. (Request Load Reduction) system and
operational status lamp is normally provided on Lever panels for
main propulsion.
A flashing REQ. LOAD RED. lamp indicates that the operator has
been requested to manually reduce the load on the propulsion
unit.
REQ. SHUTDOWN The red REQ. SHUTDOWN (Request Shutdown) system and
operational status lamp is normally provided on Lever panels for
main propulsion.
A flashing REQ. SHUTDOWN lamp indicates that the operator
has been requested to manually shut down the propulsion unit.
2.2.5 Associated Propulsion unit

The name of the propulsion unit that the Lever panel controls
is shown in the centre of panel below the text THRUSTER
CONTROL and directly above the OPERATION lamp. For
example STBD. AZIMUTH .
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2.2.6 Emergency Stop button

The red EMERG. STOP (Emergency Stop) button stops the prime
mover of a propulsion unit, e.g. the motor that turns an electrical
EMERG thruster or the diesel engine that drives a main propeller.
STOP
This push-button is protected from accidental operation by a
flip-up, clear plastic cover.
The stop signal from the button is hardwired direct to the
propulsion units stop logic.
2.2.7 Operation lamp

OPERATION The green/red OPERATION lamp, when lit, indicates the Lever
panel is connected to a serviceable power supply.
The colour of the lamp indicates the current operational status
of the Lever panel as follows:
Green The Remote Panel Controller (RPC) is functioning
correctly, i.e. the LCL and RPC are fully operational.
Red There is no communication with the TC over the LCL
or the RPC has failed.
2.2.8 Function buttons with status lamps

All of the function buttons with status lamps are configurable
and their presence on a Lever panel depends upon the type of
propulsion unit and the type of system being used to control the
propulsion unit.
2.2.8.1 Start
The START button can be configured for Bridge and ECR Lever
panels and is normally always provided, except for where a
START propulsion unit has a separate start/stop arrangement.
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates starting
and running states, initiates the start sequence for a tunnel
thruster, azimuth thruster, main propeller or rudder (see Start
button on page 43).
2.2.8.2 Stop
The STOP button can be configured for Bridge and ECR Lever
panels and is normally always provided, except for where a
STOP propulsion unit has a separate start/stop arrangement.
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates stopping
and stopped states, initiates the stop sequence for a tunnel
thruster, azimuth thruster, main propeller or rudder (see Stop
button on page 44).
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2.2.8.3 Aux Start

The AUX START (Auxiliaries Start) button can be configured for
AUX Bridge and ECR Lever panels and is normally only provided
START where the auxiliaries for the propulsion unit have a start
arrangement that can be initiated remotely.
and running states, initiates the start sequence for the auxiliaries
of a tunnel thruster, azimuth thruster, main propeller or rudder
(see Aux Start button on page 44).
2.2.8.4 Aux Stop

The AUX STOP (Auxiliaries Stop) button can be configured for
AUX Bridge and ECR Lever panels and is normally only provided
STOP where the auxiliaries for the propulsion unit have a stop
arrangement that can be initiated remotely.
and running states, initiates the stop sequence for the auxiliaries
of a tunnel thruster, azimuth thruster, main propeller or rudder
(see Aux Stop button on page 45).
2.2.8.5 ECR/Take
The ECR/TAKE button can be configured for ECR Lever panels
ECR/ and is only provided when there is at least one control position
TAKE on the Bridge and one in the ECR.
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates ECR
command control, initiates the transfer of command control from
Bridge the to the ECR and accepts the transfer of command
control from the Bridge to the ECR (see Taking command control
at the ECR on page 51).
2.2.8.6 ECR/Give
The ECR/GIVE button can be configured for Bridge Lever panels
ECR/ and is only provided when there is at least one control position
GIVE on the Bridge and one in the ECR.
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates ECR
the Bridge to the ECR (see Giving command control from the
Bridge to the ECR on page 51).
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2.2.8.7 Bridge/Take
The BRIDGE/TAKE button can be configured for Bridge Lever
BRIDGE/ panels and is only provided when there is at least one control
TAKE position on the Bridge and one in the ECR.
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates Bridge
the ECR to the Bridge and accepts the transfer of command
control from the ECR (see Taking command control at the Bridge
on page 52).
2.2.8.8 Bridge/Give
The BRIDGE/GIVE button can be configured for ECR Lever
BRIDGE/ panels and is only provided when there is at least one control
GIVE position on the Bridge and one in the ECR.
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates Bridge
command control, initiates the transfer of command control
from the ECR (see Giving command control from the ECR to
the Bridge on page 54).
2.2.8.9 Power mode

The POWER MODE button can be configured for both Bridge
POWER and ECR Lever panels and is normally only provided for azimuth
MODE thrusters.
This button, which has a green status lamp, selects and indicates
the activation of the power mode function (see Power mode
function on page 56).
2.2.8.10 Cruise mode

The CRUISE MODE button can be configured for Bridge Lever
CRUISE panels and is normally only provided for an electrically driven
MODE azimuth thruster that is being used as a main propeller.
the activation of the cruise (high speed) function (see Cruise
mode function on page 58).
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2.2.8.11 Synchronous command

The SYNCH. CMD (Synchronous Command) button can be
SYNCH. configured for Bridge Lever panels and is normally provided for
CMD all types of propulsion units.
the activation of a synchronous command master lever function
(see Synchronous command function on page 60).
If the system is configured with two or three propulsion unit
groups, the text on the button for the first group will be SYNCH.
CMD I, the text on the button for the second group will be
SYNCH. CMD II and the text on the button for the third group
will be SYNCH. CMD III.
2.2.8.12 Lock to lever

The LOCK TO LEVER button can be configured for Bridge Lever
LOCK TO panels and is normally provided for all types of propulsion units.
LEVER This button, which has a green status lamp, selects and indicates
the activation of the lock lever function (see Lock to lever
2.2.8.13 Deploy
The DEPLOY button can be configured for Bridge and ECR
Lever panels and is only provided for retractable thrusters.
DEPLOY
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates
extending and fully extended states, deploys a retracted thruster
(see Deploy function on page 64).
2.2.8.14 Retract
The RETRACT button can be configured for Bridge and ECR
Lever panels and is only provided for retractable thrusters.
RETRACT
This button, which has a green status lamp that indicates
retracting and fully retracted states, retracts a deployed (extended)
thruster (see Retract function on page 64).
2.2.8.15 Combinator
The COMBINATOR button can be configured for Bridge Lever
COMBI- panels and is normally only provided for thrusters and main
NATOR propellers that have both pitch and rpm control.
the activation of the combinator function (see Combinator
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2.2.8.16 Separate
The SEPARATE button can be configured for Bridge Lever
SEPA- panels and is normally only provided for thrusters and main
RATE propellers that have both pitch and rpm control.
the activation of the separate function (see Separate function on
page 66).
2.2.8.17 RPM high

The RPM HIGH button can be configured for Bridge and ECR
RPM Lever panels and is normally only provided for main propellers.
HIGH This button, which has a green status lamp, selects and indicates
the setting of the rpm (speed) command for the main propeller to
a fixed high value (see RPM high function on page 66).
2.2.8.18 RPM low

The RPM LOW button can be configured for Bridge and ECR
RPM Lever panels and is normally only provided for main propellers.
LOW This button, which has a green status lamp, selects and indicates
the setting of the rpm (speed) command for the main propeller to
a fixed low value (see RPM low function on page 67).
2.2.8.19 Safety override

The SAFETY OVERRIDE button can be configured for Bridge
SAFETY and ECR Lever panels and is normally provided for tunnel and
OVERRIDE azimuth thrusters, main propellers and rudders.
This button, which has a green status lamp, overrides safety
alarms from a tunnel thruster, azimuth thruster, main propeller or
rudder, provided that it is pressed within a specified time period
of the alarm being given. The status lamp will be lit while the
safety override function is active.
2.2.8.20 El. shaft

The EL. SHAFT (Electrical Shaft) button can be configured for
EL. Bridge and ECR Lever panels and is normally only provided
SHAFT for thrusters and main propellers where the manual lever for the
thruster or main propeller is fitted with the electrical shaft option.
This button, which has a green status lamp, enables and disables
the electrical shaft option for the manual lever (see Electrical
shaft on page 69).
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2.2.8.21 Silence
The Silence button can be configured for Bridge and ECR Lever
panels and is normally only provided for systems where a thruster
or main propeller or rudder alarm must be acknowledged at the
Lever panel and no common Silence button is available.
This button, which has a green status lamp that is not used, stops
the audible alarm and/or command control transfer buzzer on
the Lever panel from sounding.
In systems with a handshake for command transfer between
stations on the bridge, this button has no effect on the buzzer that
sounds when another station on the bridge requests control. This
buzzer will stop sounding when the command transfer has been
either completed or cancelled.
2.2.8.22 Reset
The RESET button can be configured for Bridge and ECR Lever
panels.
RESET
This button, which has a green status lamp, resets/acknowledges
external alarms.
2.2.8.23 DP manual
The DP MANUAL button can be configured for Bridge and ECR
DP Lever panels and is only provided on Lever panels where the
MANUAL K-Thrust RCS has been integrated with a Kongsberg DP (K-Pos)
dynamic positioning system.
the activation of the DP manual control (see DP Manual button
on page 67).
The text on this button may be DP LEVER.
2.2.8.24 DP enable
The DP ENABLE button can be configured for Bridge and ECR
DP Lever panels and is only provided on Lever panels where the
ENABLE K-Thrust RCS has been integrated with a Kongsberg DP (K-Pos)
dynamic positioning system.
the activation of the propulsion unit under DP control (see DP
Enable button on page 68).
2.3 Manual levers

The type of manual lever depends upon the type of propulsion
unit being controlled.
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Note
In the following manual lever descriptions, the direction of
physical lever moment is for manual levers mounted in a fore
control position, i.e. one facing the bow.
2.3.1 Single, left/right or

forwards/backwards
This type of manual lever is for controlling a single bow tunnel
thruster, aft tunnel thruster or main propeller.
Figure 6 Single, left/right or forwards/backwards manual lever
(CD112014)
Normally, this type of manual lever will be installed such

that the lever handle moves left/right for a tunnel thruster or
forwards/backwards for a main propeller. The lever handle can
be arranged for either left or right-hand operation and has a fixed
scale that is located on the top of the lever handle assembly (in
the centre).
This scale has two halves:
Green 100 to 0% right (starboard) or forwards (fore)
Red 0 to 100% left (port) or backwards (aft)
2.3.2 Dual, left/right or

forwards/backwards
This type of manual lever is for controlling two bow tunnel
thrusters, two aft tunnel thrusters or two main propellers.
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Figure 7 Dual, left/right or forwards/backwards manual lever
(CD112015)
Normally, this type of manual lever unit will be mounted such

that both lever handles move left/right for a tunnel thruster or
forwards/backwards for a main propeller. The two lever handles
have a single fixed scale that is located on the top of the lever
handle assembly (in the centre).
Green 100 to 0% right (starboard) or forwards (fore)
Red 0 to 100% left (port) or backwards (aft)
2.3.3 Dual, pitch and rpm

This type of manual lever is for controlling main propellers that
have both controllable pitch (CPP) and controllable speed (rpm).
Figure 8 Dual, pitch and rpm manual lever
(CD112004)
Normally, this type of manual lever unit will be mounted such

that both lever handles (one for pitch and the other for rpm)
move forwards/backwards. The two lever handles have a single
fixed scale that is located on the top of the lever handle assembly
(in the centre).
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Green 100 to 0% forwards (fore) or positive pitch
Red 0 to 100% backwards (aft) or negative pitch
2.3.4 Single, forwards/backwards and

360 rotatable
This type of manual lever is for controlling a single azimuth
thruster.
Figure 9 Single, forwards/backwards and 360 rotatable

manual lever
(CD112017)
The lever handle can be arranged for either left or right-hand

operation and has a scale that moves with the handle when it is
moved forwards and backwards.
Green 100 to 0% forwards
Red 0 to 100% backwards
When the lever handle assembly is rotated, a fixed arrow on the
top of the assembly (at the side of the moving scale) indicates
the azimuth direction of the thruster with respect to a fixed 360
scale around the base of the assembly. This scale is relative to the
fore/aft and port/starboard axes of the vessel where 0 is the bow.
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2.3.5 Single, forwards and 360 rotatable

This type of manual lever is for controlling a single azimuth
thruster.
Figure 10 Single, forwards and 360 rotatable manual lever
(CD112018)
The lever handle can be arranged for either left or right-hand

operation and has a scale that moves with the handle when it is
moved forwards and backwards.
This scale has one half:
Green 100 to 0% forwards
When the lever handle assembly is rotated, a fixed arrow on the
top of the assembly (at the side of the moving scale) indicates
the azimuth direction of the thruster with respect to a fixed 360
scale around the base of the assembly. This scale is relative to the
fore/aft and port/starboard axes of the vessel where 0 is the bow.
2.3.6 Single, rotatable

There are two types of single, rotatable manual lever:
Tiller
Mini wheel
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2.3.6.1 Tiller
This type of manual lever is for controlling rudders.
Figure 11 Tiller manual lever
(CD112007)
It has limited movement and corresponding scale, i.e. from -35

to 0 to +35, -50 to 0 to +50 or -70 to 0 to +70.
2.3.6.2 Wheel
Figure 12 Wheel manual lever
(CD112021)

to 0 to +35, -50 to 0 to +50 or -70 to 0 to +70.
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2.3.6.3 Mini wheel

Figure 13 Mini wheel manual lever
(CD112008)

to 0 to +35, -50 to 0 to +50 or -70 to 0 to +70.
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2.4 Non follow up panel

Non follow up (NFU) backup panels have buttons and indicators
for the functions supported by the propulsion unit it controls:
Typical NFU panel functions are:
NFU backup mode (on/off) selector
Panel lamp test
Start and stop of the propulsion unit
System and operational status indications (lamps)
Increase or decrease pitch angle for a pitch controlled
propulsion unit
Increase or decrease rpm for a rpm controlled propulsion unit
Clockwise or counter clockwise rotation control for an
azimuth thruster or rudder.
A NFU panel for a rudder will have the same functions except
for pitch and rpm control and clockwise or counter clockwise
rotation buttons may be replaced by a NFU tiller control.
These panels are normally hardwired and independent of the
follow-up system.
A typical example of a NFU panel is shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 NFU panel
NFU PANEL
THRUSTER #
LAMP NFU NFU

RESET
TEST START STOP
NFU DP DRIVE DRIVE

IN CMD IN CMD NFU RUN
START RPM
DRIVE INC
STOP RPM
DRIVE DEC
(CD3159)
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2.5 Feedback indicators

Standard meter type indicators may be provided to give a visual
display of the feedback signals for the following:
Thruster azimuth angle
Rudder azimuth angle
Pitch
RPM
Power consumption or load
The type of indicator used depends upon the feedback signal that
is to be displayed. For example, a 360 indicator for displaying
thruster azimuth angles whereas a quadratic or edgewise
instrument indicator may be used to display rpm.
A typical example of indicators is shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15 Feedback indicators

100
0
50
%
rpm
90
0
90
50
180
100
PS 0 SB
30 30
40 60 0
60 60
50 50
20 80
90 90
0 100 100 100 DIM
120 120
% PWR % rpm
150 150
180
PORT AZIMUTH PM 2
(CD3167)
If the indicators are mounted in a separate panel, such as a Bridge

Panorama or an Engine Room Indicator panel, it may contain a
DIM control for adjusting the back-lighting in the indicators.
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2.6 Local panel

Local panels are normally mounted in the door of the thruster
controller cabinets and have functions for the following:
Local start and stop
Setpoint and feedback indicators
Command input controls.
The layout, and the controls and indicators on a Local panel will
depend upon the specific type of propulsion unit it controls.
A typical example of a Local panel is shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16 Local panel
100
0
50
%
rpm
90
0
90
50
180
100
LAMP RESET
TEST
FAULT ALARM ALARM FAULT ALARM ALARM

1A 1A SYSTEM 1B 1B SYSTEM
FAULT FAULT
START STOP START STOP

PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
2A 2A 2B 2B
STEER RPM
HERE HERE
RPM
INC.
STEER RPM RPM

BACKUP DEC. BACKUP
(CD3166)
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3 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND OPERATING

PROCEDURES
3.1 Control system selection ............................................38
3.2 Start and Stop functions .............................................43
3.3 Transferring command control...................................45
3.4 Bumpless transfer of command control .....................55
3.5 Power mode function .................................................56
3.6 Cruise mode function .................................................58
3.7 Synchronous command function................................60
3.8 Lock to lever function ................................................63
3.9 Deploy function .........................................................64
3.10 Retract function..........................................................64
3.11 Combinator function ..................................................65
3.12 Separate function .......................................................66
3.13 RPM high function.....................................................66
3.14 RPM low function......................................................67
3.15 DP control functions ..................................................67
3.16 Electrical shaft ...........................................................69
3.17 Loss of running signal................................................69
3.1 Control system selection

The control system selection at the Utility panel indicates which
control system is currently allowed to issue direction and/or
thrust commands to the propulsion units (thruster, main propeller
or rudder). This selection applies to all propulsion units handled
by the K-Thrust RCS although it is possible to lock individual
propulsion units to Manual lever control.
The available functions depend on the control systems installed.
A typical installation on an offshore support vessel may comprise
the following control systems:
DP (control from a Dynamic Positioning system)
Joystick (control from a Joystick system)
Wheel (control from a steering device, e.g. Steering Stand,
Steering Wheel, Mini Wheel or Tiller)
Autopilot (control from an Autopilot system)
Speedpilot (control from a Speedpilot system)
Manual (control from manual levers)
To ensure that control systems are operated only in positions with
equipment supporting safe operation, not all control systems may
be available at all control positions. For example it may not be
possible to change-over to a DP system at control positions that
are not part of a DP control centre.
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To perform change-over to a required control system, press

the relevant Mode button (DP, JOYSTICK, INDEP. JOYSTICK
or MANUAL and then, if required the relevant sub-mode
button (WHEEL, MINI WHEEL, AUTOPILOT, AP I, AP II or
SPEEDPILOT) on the Utility panel.
Note
The WHEEL, MINI WHEEL, AUTOPILOT, AP I, AP II and
SPEEDPILOT buttons have a toggle function, i.e. if the first
operation transfers control to the steering device, autopilot, or
speedpilot the next operation transfers control back from the
steering device, autopilot or speedpilot, or vice versa.
3.1.1 Manual control

When Manual lever control is selected by means of the MANUAL
button on the Utility panel, the operator uses a set of manual
levers to individually control each propulsion units in order to
manoeuvre the vessel.
If configured, bumpless transfer of command (see Bumpless
transfer of command control on page 55) is available when
changing from DP, Joystick, Autopilot, Speedpilot or Wheel to
Manual lever control.
Propulsion units that are normally operated together (for example
two tunnel thrusters in the bow) can be grouped and controlled
by one manual lever (see Synchronous command function on
page 60).
3.1.1.1 Manual button

Pressing the MANUAL button when its status lamp is not lit,
selects and enables Manual lever control for the propulsion units.
When Manual lever control is enabled the MANUAL button
status lamp becomes steadily lit. If any of the other Mode button
status lamps are steadily lit, the MANUAL button may have to
be pressed once more.
Pressing the MANUAL button when its status lamp is steadily lit
disables and de-selects any active Autopilot, Speedpilot and/or
Wheel control.
If the MANUAL button status lamp is flashing, it indicates that
Manual lever control is legal and operator assistance is required
to select a control system. This situation may occur during
command control transfer to a panel where the current control
system is unavailable. The situation may also occur during
K-Thrust RCS start-up.
When Manual lever control is disabled the MANUAL button
status lamp is not lit.
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3.1.2 DP control system

A DP control system enables automatic position and heading
control of a vessel.
When a DP control system is selected by means of the DP
button on the Utility panel, setpoints for heading and position
are specified by the operator and are then processed by the
DP control system to provide control signals to the vessels
propulsion system.
3.1.2.1 DP button
Pressing the DP button when its status lamp is not lit, selects and
enables DP control for the propulsion units. When DP control is
enabled the DP button status lamp becomes steadily lit.
Pressing the DP button when its status lamp is steadily lit disables
and de-selects any active Speedpilot and/or Wheel control.
If the DP button status lamp is flashing it indicates that DP
control is legal and operator assistance is required to select the
control system. This situation may occur during command
control transfer to a panel where the current control system is
unavailable. The situation may also occur during K-Thrust RCS
start-up
When DP control is disabled the DP button status lamp is not lit.
3.1.3 Joystick system

A joystick system is a steering control system that integrates
control of the vessels propulsion system in a single joystick.
When a joystick control system is selected by means of the
JOYSTICK or the INDEP. JOYSTICK button on the Utility panel,
vessel movement is manually controlled using the joystick.
There are normally added features of automatic heading control,
selection of vessel rotation point and a minimised power function.
3.1.3.1 Joystick or Indep. Joystick button

Pressing the JOYSTICK or the INDEP. JOYSTICK button when
its status lamp is not lit, selects and enables Joystick control
for the propulsion units. When Joystick control is enabled the
JOYSTICK or the INDEP. JOYSTICK button status lamp becomes
steadily lit.
If the JOYSTICK or the INDEP. JOYSTICK button status lamp
is flashing it indicates that Joystick control is legal and operator
assistance is required to select the control system. This situation
may occur during command control transfer to a panel where the
current control system is unavailable. The situation may also
occur during K-Thrust RCS start-up.
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When Joystick control is disabled the JOYSTICK or the INDEP.

JOYSTICK button status lamp is not lit.
3.1.4 Steering device (wheel)

A steering device (wheel) is an alternative to manual levers for
giving steering setpoints to rudders and azimuth thrusters. The
steering wheel function can be selected for all types of control
system, but it is only effective when Manual lever and DP manual
control is selected.
Note
A steering device (wheel) can be a steering stand, steering wheel,
mini wheel or tiller.
Direction (steering) commands to azimuth thrusters or rudders

can be redirected from the standard manual lever to a different
steering device (wheel) or system; for example, a steering wheel
or a stand-alone autopilot system.
When a steering device (wheel) is selected by means of the
WHEEL or MINI WHEEL button on the Utility panel, the azimuth
commands for rudders and propulsion units used for steering are
controlled by a steering stand, steering wheel, mini wheel or tiller.
Steering wheel control is a sub-mode of Manual and DP Manual
control, and can be selected for all types of control system. If
Autopilot control is active in Manual mode when Wheel control
is selected Autopilot control is disabled and de-selected.
3.1.4.1 Wheel or Mini Wheel button

Pressing the WHEEL or MINI WHEEL button when its status
lamp is not lit activates the Steering wheel function. When this
function is enabled the corresponding button status lamp becomes
steadily lit and the AZIMUTH COMMAND and/or IN COMMAND
system and operational status lamps on the panels become not lit.
Pressing the WHEEL or MINI WHEEL button when its status lamp
is steadily lit disables the Steering wheel function. When the
function is disabled the WHEEL or MINI WHEEL button status
lamp is not lit.
If configured, the Bumpless transfer function (see Bumpless
transfer of command control on page 55) is automatically
activated when changing from Steering wheel control to Manual
lever control. In addition, the AZIMUTH COMMAND and/or IN
COMMAND system and operational status lamps on the panels
will flash, provided that the Bumpless transfer function has
been activated, when command control is transferred back to
the panels.
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3.1.5 Autopilot
An external autopilot can be used to steer the vessel along a
selected course by controlling the vessels heading.
When an autopilot is selected by means of the AUTOPILOT,
or the AP I or AP II button on the Utility panel, the azimuth
commands for rudders and propulsion units used for steering are
provided by an automatic heading control system. The speed
commands for the propulsion units are however, provided by the
manual levers at the control position in command.
Autopilot control is a sub-mode of Manual control and can only
be selected when the K-Thrust RCS is in Manual control.
3.1.5.1 Autopilot, AP I or AP II button

Pressing the AUTOPILOT, or the AP I or AP II button when its
status lamp is not lit, selects and enables Autopilot control for
the corresponding propulsion unit(s). When Autopilot control is
enabled the AUTOPILOT, or the AP I or AP II button status lamp
becomes steadily lit and the MANUAL button status lamp remains
steadily lit. This is because Autopilot control is a sub-mode of
Manual control.
When Autopilot control is disabled the AUTOPILOT, or the AP I
or AP II button status lamp is not lit.
If the steering wheel function is active when Autopilot control is
selected, the steering wheel function (see Steering device (wheel)
on page 41) is disabled.
3.1.6 Speedpilot
An external speedpilot can be used to obtain setpoints for vessel
speed control.
When a speedpilot is selected by means of the SPEEDPILOT
button on the Utility panel a selection of speed control setpoints
are provided for the appropriate propulsion units.
Speedpilot control is a sub-mode of Manual and DP Manual
control and can be combined with Autopilot and Wheel control.
3.1.6.1 Speedpilot button

Pressing the SPEEDPILOT button when its status lamp is not
lit, selects and enables Speedpilot control for the corresponding
propulsion unit(s). When Speedpilot control is enabled the
SPEEDPILOT button status lamp becomes steadily lit and the
MANUAL or DP MANUAL button status lamp remains steadily
lit. This is because Speedpilot control is a sub-mode of Manual
and DP Manual control.
When Speedpilot control is disabled the SPEEDPILOT button
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3.2 Start and Stop functions

The START and STOP button functions initiate start and stop
sequences applicable to the propulsion unit being controlled.
The steps of the sequence depend on the type of propulsion unit
and on system configuration. For example, starting or stopping
the prime mover and all required auxiliaries. The sequences
may also include steps like parking a thruster in a specific
position, extending and retracting a thruster, adjusting the pitch
to zero, starting or stopping the standby pump, or giving standby
generator start requests to the power management system.
The AUX START and AUX STOP button functions initiate start
and stop sequences applicable to the auxiliaries of the propulsion
unit being controlled.
The steps of the sequence depend on the type of propulsion unit
auxiliaries and on system configuration. For example, starting or
stopping the oil lubrication pump.
3.2.1 Start button

A propulsion unit is started by pressing the START button on its
corresponding Lever panel twice.
Pressing the START button twice when its status lamp is not
lit, initiates a propulsion unit start sequence that causes the
appropriate motors, turning drives, pumps and all required
auxiliaries to start in a controlled sequence. When the START
button is pressed and while the propulsion unit start sequence is
being executed, the START button status lamp flashes. The status
lamp then becomes steadily lit when the propulsion unit has been
started and is running correctly.
If the propulsion unit does not start within its start sequence
timeout, the START button status lamp will change to not lit
and the STOP button status lamp will become steadily lit. The
duration of the start sequence timeout is configurable and will
depend upon the type of propulsion unit.
Pressing the START button when its status lamp is steadily lit
or flashing has no effect.
The START button status lamp is not lit when the propulsion
unit is stopped.
3.2.1.1 Ready to Start signal

Some propulsion units provide a Ready to Start signal when all
their auxiliaries have been started and running correctly, and, for
example, the prime mover is ready to be started from the Bridge.
There may also be Start and Stop buttons for the auxiliaries next
to the Start and Stop buttons for the prime mover.
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The Ready to Start signal will not be provided if the setpoint

from the manual lever for the propulsion unit is greater than 10%
and the starting of the propulsion unit will not be possible.
Note
Certain propulsion units require to be set to zero pitch before a
Ready to Start signal can be given.
3.2.2 Stop button

A propulsion unit is stopped by pressing the STOP button on its
corresponding Lever panel twice.
Pressing the STOP button twice when its status lamp is not
lit, initiates a propulsion unit stop sequence that causes the
appropriate motors, turning drives, pumps and all required
auxiliaries to stop in a controlled sequence. While the sequence
is being executed, the STOP button status lamp flashes and
then becomes steadily lit when the propulsion unit has stopped
running.
Pressing the STOP button when its status lamp is steadily lit or
flashing has no effect.
The STOP button lamp is not lit when the propulsion unit is
running.
3.2.3 Aux Start button

The auxiliaries of a propulsion unit are started by pressing the
AUX START button on its corresponding Lever panel twice.
Pressing the AUX START button twice when its status lamp is not
lit, initiates an auxiliaries start sequence that causes all required
auxiliaries to start in a controlled sequence. When the AUX
START button is pressed and while the auxiliaries start sequence
is being executed, the AUX START button status lamp flashes.
The status lamp then becomes steadily lit when all the auxiliaries
have been started and are running correctly.
If all the auxiliaries do not start within their start sequence
timeout, the AUX START button status lamp will change to not
lit and the AUX STOP button status lamp will become steadily
lit. The duration of the auxiliaries start sequence timeouts are
configurable and will depend upon the type of propulsion unit.
Pressing the AUX START button when its status lamp is steadily
lit or flashing has no effect.
The AUX START button status lamp is not lit when the one or
more of auxiliaries are stopped.
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3.2.4 Aux Stop button

The auxiliaries of a propulsion unit are stopped by pressing the
AUX STOP button on its corresponding Lever panel twice.
Pressing the AUX STOP button twice when its status lamp is not
lit, initiates an auxiliaries stop sequence that causes all required
auxiliaries to stop in a controlled sequence. While the sequence
is being executed, the AUX STOP button status lamp flashes and
then becomes steadily lit when all the auxiliaries have stopped
running.
Pressing the STOP button when its status lamp is steadily lit or
flashing has no effect.
The STOP button lamp is not lit when the propulsion unit is
running.
3.3 Transferring command control

The K-Thrust RCS can have control positions at the following
locations:
In the ECR
On the Bridge
Locally, in the thruster room
If configured, bumpless transfer of command control (see
Bumpless transfer of command control on page 55) is available
for command control transfer between control positions on the
Bridge and for command control transfer between the Bridge
and the ECR.
3.3.1 Transfer within the Bridge

Command control is transferred from one control position to
another within the Bridge by taking, requesting or giving control
at the appropriate control position.
When several Lever panels are installed at a control position, this
location will have a Utility panel that is equipped with either
a TAKE button or a TAKE/GIVE button to enable simultaneous
transfer of command control for all propulsion units.
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Note
If more than one COMMAND status lamp is lit on the Utility
panel, this may indicate that command control is split among the
indicated control positions. It may also indicate the failure of a
Remote Panel Controller (RPC).
If command control is split due to a malfunction, this will be
indicated by the RCS FAILURE system and operational status
lamp flashing.
If the currently selected control system is not available at a
control position when a transfer is performed using the TAKE
or TAKE/GIVE button, either another control system will be
automatically selected or the operator will be requested to
change to an available control system.
3.3.1.1 Using the Take button

To transfer command control from one Bridge control position
to another, proceed as follows:
1 At the new control position, press the TAKE button on the
Utility panel.
Command control is transferred to the new control
position.
On the Utility panel at all control positions, the
Command status lamp for the new control position
becomes steadily lit and the Command status lamp for
the previous control position becomes not lit.
If applicable, the equivalent status lamps on the operator
panel of all other types of thruster control operator
stations become either steadily lit or not lit.
If the currently selected control system is available at the
new control position, it is kept selected.
If a change to another control system is required, either a
different control system is automatically selected or the
status lamps of the configured control system buttons in
the Mode button group on the Utility panel start flashing.
2 If status lamps in the Mode button group on the Utility
panel are flashing, change to an available control system by
pressing the appropriate button in the Mode button group.
On the Utility panel at all control positions, the status
lamp of the pressed button becomes steadily lit.
The other flashing status lamps in the Mode button group
on the Utility panel become not lit.
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If applicable, the equivalent status lamp on the operator

panel at all other types of thruster control operator
stations become steadily lit.
3.3.1.2 Using the Take/Give button

If the Bridge Utility panels are configured with TAKE/GIVE
buttons instead of TAKE buttons, one of the control positions
will have priority over all the others. This means that the control
position that has priority over the others can take command at any
time, regardless of the selected control function(s) and without
confirmation from the control position currently in control.
A control position that does not have priority over the others
can also transfer command control. This may be either as
a confirmation of a transfer request or an order that requires
confirmation.
3.3.1.2.1 Transferring command to the control position

that has priority over the others
To transfer command to the control position that has priority over
the others, proceed as follows:
1 At the control position that has priority over the others, press
the TAKE/GIVE button on the Utility panel.
Command control is transferred to the control position
that has priority, provided that no manual selection of
control system is necessary (see below).
At the control position that looses control, the buzzer
starts sounding.
On the Utility panel at all control positions, the
Command status lamp for the control position that has
priority becomes steadily lit and the Command status
lamp for the previous control position becomes not lit.
control position that has priority, it is kept selected.
the Mode button group start flashing.
pressing the appropriate button in the Mode button group
within the timeout limit.
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3.3.1.2.2 Transferring command to a control position
that does not has priority over the others
To transfer command control to a control position that does not
have priority over the others, proceed as follows:
1 At the new control position, press the TAKE/GIVE button on
the Utility panel.
The Command status lamp for the new control position
starts flashing.
At the control position that has command control, the
Command status lamp for the new control position starts
flashing and the buzzer starts sounding.
At all the other control positions, the Command status
lamp on the Utility panel for the new control position,
starts flashing.
2 At the control position that has command control, press the
TAKE/GIVE button on the Utility panel within the timeout
limit.
position, provided that no manual selection of control
system necessary (see below).
The Command status lamp for new control position
becomes steadily lit, the Command status lamp for the
previous control position becomes not lit and the buzzer
stops sounding.
On the Utility panel at all the other control positions,
the Command status lamp for new control position
becomes steadily lit and the Command status lamp for
the previous control position becomes not lit.
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3.3.1.2.3 Transferring command from the control
position currently in command
To transfer command control from the control position that is
currently in command, proceed as follows:
1 At the control position currently in command, press the
TAKE/GIVE button on the Utility panel.
The Command status lamps for all of the other control
position starts flashing.
At all of the other control positions, the Command status
lamp for all control positions, except for the one that is in
command, start flashing and the buzzer starts sounding.
If the TAKE/GIVE button at the control position in
command is pressed once more, the command control
transfer is cancelled.
2 At one of the other control positions, press the TAKE/GIVE
button on the Utility panel within the timeout limit.
position, provided that no manual selection of control
system necessary (see below).
The Command status lamp for the new control position
becomes steadily lit, the Command status lamp for the
previous control position becomes not lit and the buzzer
stops sounding.
On the Utility panel at all the other control positions, the
Command status lamp for new control position becomes
steadily lit, the Command status lamp for the previous
control position becomes not lit and the buzzer stops
sounding.
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Note
If the TAKE/GIVE button on the corresponding Utility panel is
not pressed or manual selection of a control system not done,
within the timeout limit, the command control transfer is not
performed, i.e. no change of control position.
3.3.2 Individual transfer between the ECR

and the Bridge
The transfer of command control between the ECR and the
Bridge locations (and vice versa) is individual for each propulsion
unit. It takes place between the Lever panel in the ECR and the
Lever panel in the control position on the Bridge that is currently
in command.
One of these two locations will have priority over the other (e.g.
ECR over Bridge). This means that the ECR can take command
at any time, regardless of the selected control function(s) and
without confirmation from the Bridge.
The ECR can also transfer command control to the Bridge. This
may be either as a confirmation of a transfer request from the
Bridge or as an order from the ECR that requires confirmation
at the Bridge.
Note
In the following procedures it is assumed that the ECR has
priority over the Bridge.
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3.3.2.1 Taking command control at the ECR

Taking command control from the Bridge at the ECR for a
specific propulsion unit is performed using the ECR/TAKE button
on the ECR Lever panel for that unit.
Pressing ECR/TAKE button when its status lamp is not lit
transfers command control from the Bridge to the ECR.
Pressing ECR/TAKE button when its status lamp is flashing,
accepts the command control transfer from the Bridge and selects
the ECR as the command control location. When the command
control transfer is completed, the status lamp changes to steadily
lit and the buzzer on the Lever panel stops sounding.
The ECR/TAKE button status lamp flashes when:
A request for a command control transfer to the ECR is
initiated from the Bridge. This action also causes the buzzer
on the Lever panel to sound.
The K-Thrust RCS is being started and an operator selection
of the command control location is required.
Pressing the ECR/TAKE button when its status lamp is steadily lit
has no effect (the ECR panel has command control).
The ECR/TAKE button status lamp is steadily lit when the ECR
is the command control position.
3.3.2.1.1 Transfer procedure

To take command control of a propulsion unit from the Bridge at
the ECR, proceed as follows:
1 At the appropriate ECR Lever panel, press the ECR/TAKE
button.
Command control is transferred to the ECR Lever panel.
The ECR/TAKE button status lamp on the ECR Lever
panel becomes steadily lit.
At the corresponding Bridge Lever panel, the ECR/GIVE
button status lamp becomes steadily lit and the buzzer
starts sounding.
Manual control is selected.
2 At the corresponding Bridge Lever panel, press the
SILENCE button.
The buzzer stops sounding.
3.3.2.2 Giving command control from the Bridge

to the ECR
Giving command control from the Bridge to the ECR for a
specific propulsion unit is performed using the ECR/GIVE button
on the Bridge Lever panel for that unit.
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Pressing the ECR/GIVE button when its status lamp is not lit,
initiates a command control transfer from the Bridge to the ECR
and causes the status lamp to flash. If the command control
transfer is not accepted by the ECR within a pre-defined time
limit, command control remains on the Bridge.
Pressing the ECR/GIVE button when its status lamp is flashing
has no effect.
Pressing the ECR/GIVE button when its status lamp is steadily lit
has no effect (the ECR Lever panel has command control).
The ECR/GIVE button status lamp is steadily lit when the ECR is
the command control location.

To give command control of a propulsion unit from the Bridge to
the ECR, proceed as follows:
1 At the appropriate Bridge Lever panel, press the ECR/GIVE
button.
The ECR/GIVE button status lamp on the Bridge Lever
panel starts flashing.
At the corresponding ECR Lever panel, the ECR/TAKE
button status lamp starts flashing and the buzzer starts
sounding.
2 At the corresponding ECR Lever panel, press the ECR/TAKE
button within the timeout limit.
Command control is transferred to the ECR Lever panel.
The ECR/TAKE button status lamp on the ECR Lever
panel becomes steadily lit and the buzzer on the ECR
Lever panel stops sounding.
At the Bridge Lever panel, the ECR/GIVE button status
lamp becomes steadily lit and the ECR/TAKE button
status lamp becomes not lit.
Note
If the ECR/TAKE button on the corresponding ECR Lever
panel is not pressed within the timeout limit, the command
control transfer is not performed and the Bridge Lever panel
remains in command.
3.3.2.3 Taking command control at the Bridge

Taking command control from the ECR at the Bridge for a
specific propulsion unit is performed using the BRIDGE/TAKE
button on the Bridge Lever panel for that unit.
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Pressing the BRIDGE/TAKE button when its status lamp is not lit,
initiates a command control transfer from the ECR to the Bridge
transfer is not granted by the ECR within a pre-defined time
limit, command control remains in the ECR.
Pressing the BRIDGE/TAKE button when its status lamp is
flashing and the Lever panel buzzer is sounding (for a Bridge
Give), accepts the command control transfer from the ECR and
selects the Bridge as the command control location. When the
command control transfer is completed, the status lamp changes
to steadily lit and the buzzer on the Lever panel stops sounding.
flashing and the Lever panel buzzer is not sounding (for a Bridge
Take) has no effect.
The BRIDGE/TAKE button status lamp is steadily lit when the
Bridge control location is in command.
The BRIDGE/TAKE button status lamp flashes when:
A request for a command control transfer to the Bridge is
initiated from the Bridge.
A request for a command control transfer to the Bridge is
initiated from the ECR. This action also causes the buzzer
on the Lever panel to sound.
The K-Thrust RCS is being started and an operator selection
of the command control location is required.
steadily lit has no effect (the bridge panel has command control).

To take command control of a propulsion unit from the ECR at
the Bridge, proceed as follows:
1 At the appropriate Bridge Lever panel, press the
BRIDGE/TAKE button.
The BRIDGE/TAKE button status lamp on the Bridge
Lever panel starts flashing.
At the corresponding ECR Lever panel, the BRIDGE/GIVE
button status lamp flashes and the buzzer starts sounding.
2 At the corresponding ECR Lever panel, press the
BRIDGE/GIVE button within the timeout limit.
Command control is transferred to the Bridge Lever
panel.
The BRIDGE/GIVE button status lamp on the ECR Lever
panel becomes steadily lit and the buzzer on the ECR
Lever panel stops sounding.
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At the Bridge Lever panel, BRIDGE/TAKE button status

lamp becomes steadily lit.
Note
If the BRIDGE/GIVE button on the corresponding ECR Lever
panel is not pressed within the timeout limit, the command
control transfer is not performed and the ECR Lever panel
remains in command.
3.3.2.4 Giving command control from the ECR to

the Bridge
Giving command control from the ECR to the Bridge for a
specific propulsion unit is performed using the BRIDGE/GIVE
button on the ECR Lever panel for that unit.
Pressing the BRIDGE/GIVE button when its status lamp is not lit,
initiates a command control transfer from the ECR to the Bridge
transfer is not accepted by the Bridge within a pre-defined time
limit, command control remains in the ECR.
Pressing the BRIDGE/GIVE button when its status lamp is
flashing and the Lever panel buzzer is sounding (for a Bridge
Take), accepts the command control transfer from the ECR and
selects the Bridge as the command control location. When the
command control transfer is completed, the status lamp changes
to steadily lit and the buzzer on the Lever panel stops sounding.
Pressing the BRIDGE/GIVE button when its status lamp is
flashing and the Lever panel buzzer is not sounding (for a Bridge
Give) has no effect.
Pressing the BRIDGE/GIVE button when its status lamp is steadily
lit has no effect (the Bridge Lever panel has command control).
The BRIDGE/GIVE status lamp is steadily lit when the Bridge
control location is currently in command.

To give command control of a propulsion unit from the ECR to
the Bridge, proceed as follows:
1 At the appropriate ECR Lever panel, press the BRIDGE/GIVE
button.
The BRIDGE/GIVE button status lamp on the ECR Lever
panel starts flashing.
At the corresponding Bridge Lever panel, the
BRIDGE/TAKE button status lamp starts flashing and the
buzzer starts sounding.
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2 At the corresponding Bridge Lever panel, press the

BRIDGE/TAKE button within the timeout limit.
Command control is transferred to the Bridge Lever
panel.
The BRIDGE/TAKE button status lamp on the Bridge
Lever panel becomes steadily lit and the buzzer on the
Bridge Lever panel stops sounding.
At the ECR Lever panel, the BRIDGE/GIVE button status
lamp becomes steadily lit.
Note
If the BRIDGE/TAKE button on the corresponding Bridge
Lever panel is not pressed within the timeout limit, the
command control transfer is not performed and the ECR
Lever panel remains in command.
3.4 Bumpless transfer of command control

To avoid significant changes in thrust output (if manual lever
positions do not match the current setpoint) when transferring
command from one control position or system to another, the
K-Thrust RCS has a Bumpless transfer function. This function
can be either automatic ramping or manual lever alignment.
If the Automatic ramping function (see Automatic ramping
function on page 56) is not configured it will be necessary to
manually align the manual levers to accomplish a bumpless
transfer. In this situation the AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST
COMMAND and/or IN COMMAND system and operational status
lamps on the corresponding Lever panels will start flashing. The
setpoint from the manual lever will not be effective until the
position of the manual lever matches the current setpoint, thus
ensuring a smooth transfer of control.
If the manual lever is not aligned accomplish the transfer within
ten seconds, the Lever panel buzzer will sound and continue
to sound until the manual lever is aligned. Note that in this
situation, pressing the SILENCE button will have no effect, i.e.
it will not silence the buzzer.
Note
The Bumpless transfer function can be overridden by the Lock to
lever function (see Lock to lever function on page 63).
The Bumpless transfer function can be configured for the

following transitions:
Transfer of command control between control positions on
the Bridge.
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Transfer of command control between control positions on

the Bridge and in the ECR.
Transfer of command control from DP, Joystick or Autopilot
to the Manual lever control system.
Changing the group master when the Synchronous command
function is enabled.
Disabling the Synchronous command function.
Changing between Combinator, RPM high, RPM low and
Separate control functions.
Changing from DP manual control to DP enable control.
Changing from Steering wheel control to Manual lever
control.
3.4.1 Automatic ramping function

The Automatic ramping function can be enabled and individually
configured for azimuth and tunnel thrusters.
If the Automatic ramping function is used, the K-Thrust RCS
will automatically ramp the thruster setpoint signal(s) towards
the setpoint given by the new manual lever in command. When
the two setpoints become equal, the ramping is stopped and the
transfer completed.
While the ramping is in progress, alignment of the new manual
lever can still be performed manually.
The ramping time is configurable and will be configured
according to the ramp time of the thruster.
3.5 Power mode function

The manual levers have a scale from 0 to 100% in each direction.
The power response to the movement of a manual lever depends
upon whether Manual lever control is set to Normal or Power
mode.
Normal
The manual lever setting represents percentage of the
maximum available pitch/rpm, i.e. power is an exponential
function of pitch/rpm and it is therefore an exponential
function of the manual lever setting.
An example of where a manual lever setting of 50% results in
25% power is shown in Figure 17.
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Power mode
The manual lever setting represents a percentage of the
maximum available power, i.e. power is a linear function of
the manual lever setting.
An example of where a manual lever setting of 50% results in
50% power is shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17 Power response as a function of manual lever

settings for a RPM controlled propulsion unit
Power
response
Power response in
Power mode
50%
Power response in
Normal
25%
(CD3078) 50% Lever setting
The propulsion unit must be under Manual lever control to select

the Power mode function. When the Power mode function is
selected for a propulsion unit, it is normally not possible to
enable DP control for that unit.
Note
If the Power mode function inhibits propulsion units from
becoming available to control systems such as DP and Joystick,
this is normally indicated by the propulsion unit being shown as
Not Ready at another control system.
For K-Thrust RCSs that are integrated with a DP system, it may

be possible (provided that it has been configured) to enable the
Power mode function when the DP system is in control.
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3.5.1 Function selection

The Power mode function is selected by means of the POWER
MODE button on the corresponding Lever panel.
Pressing the POWER MODE button when its status lamp is not
lit, activates and enables the Power mode function. When this
function is enabled the status lamp becomes steadily lit and
manual lever (pitch/rpm) setpoints are interpreted as power
commands.
Pressing the POWER MODE button when its status lamp is
steadily lit, disables the Power mode function, i.e. selects Normal
Manual lever control. When the function is disabled the POWER
MODE button status lamp is not lit.
3.6 Cruise mode function

The Cruise mode function is intended for use during high speed
operations.
When the Cruise mode function is selected:
Angle limits for rudders and azimuth thrusters used as main
propellers apply
High speed signals are sent to frequency converters
Crash stop detection applies
The interpretation of this function is equipment specific and
in general will affect command limitations in the frequency
converter for speed control. However, it may also affect azimuth
turning limits.
It should be noted that instead of an operator selectable function,
this function may be implemented in a thruster control application
and linked to control system mode changes.
Note
High Speed Cruise settings will normally be made automatically
in Autopilot and Wheel control system modes.
3.6.1 Rudder/azimuth angle limits and

crash stop detection
When angle limits for rudders and azimuth thrusters (see Figure
18) are activated, the rudders and azimuth thrusters will not
rotate outside the angle limits even if the setpoint given from the
manual lever is greater than the limits.
If the manual lever is rotated within the crash stop area (see
Figure 18), the K-Thrust RCS will recognize this as an emergency
manoeuvre and change the setpoint according to the manual
lever setting.
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Azimuth setpoints outside of the rudder/azimuth thruster angle

limits and less than the crash stop limits, i.e. those that lie
between a rudder/azimuth thruster angle limit and a crash stop
limit are discarded.
The rudder/azimuth thruster limits and the crash stop limits are
both configurable.
Figure 18 Example Rudder/azimuth thruster angle and crash

stop limits
Rudder/ Rudder/
azimuth Area of operation azimuth
thruster thruster
angle angle
limit limit
Crash stop limit Crash stop limit
Crash stop area

(CD112019)
Crash stop detection is always active when rudder/azimuth

thruster limits apply.
When a crash stop is activated, the audible alarm (buzzer) will
sound and the status lamp of the MODE button on the Utility
panel for currently selected control system (e.g. Autopilot) will
start to flash.
Crash stop is de-activated when the manual lever is rotated back
within the rudder/azimuth thruster angle limits.
When a crash stop is de-activated, the K-Thrust RCS will return
back to the previous selected control system (e.g. Autopilot).
If a crash stop is activated for an azimuth thruster that is a group
master, the crash stop will apply for all thrusters in the group, i.e.
the slaves will read the master lever setpoint.

The Cruise mode function is selected by means of the CRUISE
MODE button on the corresponding Lever panel.
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Pressing the CRUISE MODE button when its status lamp is not lit
activates the Cruise mode function which causes the status lamp
to start flashing. When this function is enabled, i.e. confirmed
by the thruster control system (for example, the frequency
converter), the status lamp becomes steadily lit.
Pressing the CRUISE MODE button when its status lamp is
steadily lit disables the Cruise mode function and causes the
status lamp to start flashing. When the function is disabled,
i.e. confirmed by the thruster control system, for example, the
frequency converter, the CRUISE MODE button status lamp stops
flashing and becomes not lit.
Pressing the CRUISE MODE button when its status lamp is
flashing cancels the current request.
Note
For thrusters that do not have high speed capabilities, the
CRUISE MODE button status lamp will be steadily lit when
rudder limit checking is active.
3.7 Synchronous command function

The available propulsion units can be grouped so that all the
propulsion units that are members of a group can be controlled
simultaneously by a single (group master) manual lever. For
example, two tunnel thrusters in the bow of the vessel could be
configured as one group and the azimuth steering thrusters at the
aft of the vessel could be configured as another group.
If an azimuth thruster is used for steering with an autopilot or a
steering wheel, the Synchronous command function only applies
to thrust.
When the Synchronous command function is active, the master
manual lever for a group can be changed at any time.
If configured, a bumpless transfer of command control
(see Bumpless transfer of command control on page 55) is
automatically activated when changing the group master lever
from the master Lever panel to a slave Lever panel, and when
disabling the Synchronous command function.

The Synchronous command function is selected by means of the
SYNCH. CMD button on the corresponding Lever panel.
Pressing the SYNCH. CMD button when its status lamp is not
lit activates and enables the Synchronous command function.
When this function is enabled, the SYNCH. CMD button status
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lamp on all Lever panels within the group become steadily lit
and the Lever panel containing the pressed SYNCH. CMD button
becomes the master Lever panel.
Pressing the SYNCH. CMD button on the master Lever panel
when its status lamp is steadily lit, disables the Synchronous
command function. When the function is disabled the SYNCH.
CMD button status lamp is not lit.
If the SYNCH. CMD button on a slave Lever panel is pressed
when its status lamp is steadily lit, the manual lever controlled
by the slave Lever panel becomes the new group master.
The AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and/or IN
COMMAND system and operational status lamps on the Lever
panels indicate which Lever panel is the new group master, i.e.
steadily lit for group master and not lit for slave.
If a bumpless change of group master lever is configured
the AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and/or IN
COMMAND system and operational status lamps will flash until
one of the following actions is performed:
The manual lever on the new master Lever panel is aligned
such that its setpoint(s) correspond with the setpoint(s)
from manual lever on the previous master Lever panel.
When the alignment is accepted, the manual lever on the
new master panel becomes the new group master and the
flashing AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and
IN COMMAND system and operational status lamps become
steadily lit.
If bumpless change of group master lever is not configured,
the change takes place without manual lever alignment and
the AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and IN
COMMAND system and operational status lamps do not flash.
Caution
Changing the group master when the manual levers
concerned are not aligned may result in damage to
the propulsion units if a bumpless change of group
master lever is not configured.
The SYNCH. CMD button on the previous master Lever panel

is pressed. This stops the change taking place (the previous
group master manual lever is kept as the master) and the
flashing AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and
IN COMMAND system and operational status lamps become
not lit.
3.7.1.1 Selection procedure

To enable the Synchronous command function for a group of
thrusters, proceed as follows.
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At the Lever panel for one of the thrusters in the required group,
press the SYNCH. CMD button.
The Synchronous command function is enabled.
The SYNCH. CMD button status lamp on all Lever panels for
the thrusters in the group become steadily lit.
COMMAND system and operational status lamps on the master
Lever panel (the one where the SYNCH. CMD button was
pressed) remain steadily lit.
COMMAND system and operational status lamps all the other
Lever panels for the thrusters in this group become not lit.
To disable the Synchronous command function for a group of
thrusters, proceed as follows.
At the master Lever panel, press the SYNCH. CMD button.
The Synchronous command function is disabled.
The SYNCH. CMD button status lamp on all Lever panels for
the thrusters in the group become not lit.
3.7.1.2 Changing the group master manual lever

To change the group master manual lever, proceed as follows:
1 Ensure that synchronous command is enabled for the
thruster group.
2 At the slave Lever panel that is to become the master, press
the SYNCH. CMD button.
If bumpless change of group master lever is configured,
the AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and/or
IN COMMAND system and operational status lamps
on the new master (ex-slave) Lever panel and on the
previous master Lever panel starts flashing.
Note
If the manual levers are aligned when the SYNCH. CMD
button is pressed, the manual lever controlled by the slave
Lever panel will become the group master immediately
and the AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND
and/or IN COMMAND system and operational status
lamps on the new master Lever panel become steadily lit.
3 At the slave Lever panel that is to become the master,

operate the manual lever controlled by that Lever panel until
it is aligned with the manual lever controlled by the previous
master Lever panel.
4 When the alignment is accepted.
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The manual lever controlled by the new master (ex-slave)

Lever panel becomes the group master.
The AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and/or
IN COMMAND system and operational status lamps on
the previous master Lever panel becomes not lit.
The AZIMUTH COMMAND, THRUST COMMAND and/or
IN COMMAND system and operational status lamps on
the new master Lever panel become steadily lit.
3.8 Lock to lever function

The control system selection on the Utility panel indicates which
control system is currently allowed to issue thrust/direction
setpoints to the propulsion units and applies to all thrusters, main
propellers and rudders under control of the K-Thrust RCS. It
is, however, possible to lock propulsion units individually to
Manual lever control using the Lock to lever function.
When the Lock to lever function is selected for a propulsion unit,
the unit can only be controlled from the corresponding Lever
panel. In addition, it cannot be part of a propulsion group that is
under the group control of the Synchronous command function.
If the Lock to lever function is selected for a propulsion unit that
is a group master, then the Synchronous command function is
disabled for that group.
If the Lock to lever function is used in a bumpless transfer, the
bumpless transfer function is overridden.

The Lock to lever function is selected by means of the LOCK TO
LEVER button on the corresponding Lever panel.
Pressing the LOCK TO LEVER button when its status lamp
is not lit, activates and enables the Lock to lever function.
When this function is enabled the LOCK TO LEVER button
status lamp and the AZIMUTH COMMAND and/or THRUST
COMMAND system and operational status lamps become steadily
lit and the propulsion unit can be controlled manually from its
corresponding Lever panel. In addition, the other Lever panel
functions; Start, Stop, Power mode etc. can be enabled.
Pressing the LOCK TO LEVER button when its status lamp
is steadily lit, disables the Lock to lever function. When the
function is disabled the LOCK TO LEVER button status lamp is
not lit.
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3.9 Deploy function

The Deploy function is only applicable for vessels that are
equipped with retractable thrusters.
The deployment (lowering down or extending) and the retraction
(raising up or pulling in) of retractable thrusters is generally
performed automatically as a part of the thrusters start and stop
sequence.
However, Lever panels for retractable thrusters can have a button
for manual deployment of the thruster.
Caution
Before attempting to manually deploy a retracted
thruster, always ensure that it is safe to do so and that it
will not have any adverse effects on the vessels current
operational requirements.

The Deploy function is selected by means of the DEPLOY button
on the corresponding Lever panel.
Pressing the DEPLOY button when its status lamp is not lit
activates the Deploy function which causes the thruster to start
deploying and status lamp to start flashing. When the thruster has
fully deployed, the status lamp becomes steadily lit.
The DEPLOY button status lamp will also flash when the thruster
is being retracted.
Pressing the DEPLOY button when its status lamp is flashing
or is steadily lit has no effect.
3.10 Retract function

The Retract function is only applicable for vessels that are
equipped with retractable thrusters.
The deployment (lowering down or extending) and the retraction
(raising up or pulling in) of retractable thrusters is generally
performed automatically as a part of the thrusters start and stop
sequence.
However, Lever panels for retractable thrusters can have a button
for manual retraction of the thruster.
Caution
Before attempting to manually retract a deployed
thruster, always ensure that it is safe to do so and that it
will not have any adverse effects on the vessels current
operational requirements.
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The Retract function is selected by means of the RETRACT
button on the corresponding Lever panel.
Pressing the RETRACT button when its status lamp is not lit
activates the Retract function which causes the thruster to start
retracting and status lamp to start flashing. When the thruster has
fully retracted, the status lamp becomes steadily lit.
The RETRACT button status lamp will also flash when the
thruster is being deployed.
Pressing the RETRACT button when its status lamp is flashing
or is steadily lit has no effect.
3.11 Combinator function

The Combinator function is only applicable for main propellers
that have both controllable pitch (CPP) and controllable speed
(rpm).
When a main propeller is being controlled by the Combinator
function, only one of the dual manual lever handles on the
corresponding Lever panel is used to adjust both pitch and rpm.
The manual lever handle position determines the pitch and rpm
setpoints according to a predefined algorithm. An example of
this is shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19 Pitch and rpm setpoints relative to manual lever

position for Combinator function

The Combinator mode function is selected by means of the
COMBINATOR button on the corresponding Lever panel.
Pressing the COMBINATOR button when its status lamp is not lit,
activates and enables the Combinator function.
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The Combinator function is mutually exclusive with the Separate,

RPM high and RPM low functions, i.e. pressing the SEPARATE,
RPM HIGH or RPM LOW button will disable the Combinator
function provided that these functions are available.
The Combinator function is automatically disabled when Manual
lever control is disabled.
Pressing the COMBINATOR button when its status lamp is
steadily lit has no effect.
3.12 Separate function

The Separate function is only applicable for main propellers that
have both controllable pitch (CPP) and controllable speed (rpm).
When a main propeller is being controlled by the Separate
function, separate lever handles on the corresponding lever panel
are used to individually adjust pitch and rpm.

The Separate function is selected by means of the SEPARATE
button on the corresponding lever panel.
Pressing the SEPARATE button when its status lamp is not lit,
activates and enables the Separate function.
The Separate function is mutually exclusive with the
Combinator, RPM high and RPM low functions, i.e. pressing the
COMBINATOR, RPM HIGH or RPM LOW button will disable the
Separate function.
Pressing the SEPARATE button when its status lamp is steadily
lit has no effect.
3.13 RPM high function

The RPM high function is only applicable for main propellers
that have controllable pitch (CPP).
When the RPM high function is selected, the rpm setpoint for the
main propeller is set to a fixed (high) value.
For most configurations when the K-Thrust RCS is integrated
with a DP or joystick control system, the main propeller will not
be Ready for DP or Joystick control unless this function or the
RPM low function (see RPM low function on page 67) is selected.

The RPM high function is selected by means of the RPM HIGH
Pressing the RPM HIGH button when its status lamp is not lit,
activates and enables the RPM high function.
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The RPM high function is mutually exclusive with the

Combinator, Separate and RPM low functions, i.e. pressing the
COMBINATOR, SEPARATE or RPM LOW button will disable
the RPM high function.
Pressing the RPM HIGH button when its status lamp is steadily lit
has no effect.
3.14 RPM low function

The RPM low function only applicable for main propellers that
have controllable pitch (CPP).
When the RPM low function is selected, the rpm setpoint for the
main propeller is set to a fixed (low) value.
For most configurations when the K-Thrust RCS is integrated
with a DP or joystick control system, the main propeller will
not be Ready for DP or Joystick control unless this function
or the RPM high function (see RPM high function on page 66)
is selected.

The RPM low function is selected by means of the RPM LOW
Pressing the RPM LOW button when its status lamp is not lit,
activates and enables the RPM low function.
The RPM low function is mutually exclusive with the
Combinator, Separate and RPM high functions, i.e. pressing the
COMBINATOR, SEPARATE or RPM HIGH button will disable
the RPM low function.
Pressing the RPM LOW button when its status lamp is steadily lit
has no effect.
3.15 DP control functions

For K-Thrust RCSs that are integrated with a Kongsberg
Maritime DP system (K-Pos), the Lever panels are provided
with two buttons, DP ENABLE and DP MANUAL that fully and
partially enable DP control for the corresponding propulsion unit
(azimuth thruster, tunnel thruster or main propeller and rudder).
3.15.1 DP Manual button

Pressing the DP MANUAL button when its status lamp is not
lit enables DP manual control. When this function is enabled,
the DP MANUAL button status lamp becomes steadily lit and
the propulsion unit can be controlled from the corresponding
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Lever panel even though a DP system is selected as the control

system. In addition, the other Lever panel functions; Power mode
Synchronous command etc. can be activated.
DP manual control also allows the DP system to control the
azimuth angle of azimuth thrusters (and rudders). This will occur
if the DP system (K-Pos) Autopilot mode is selected. However,
control of the thrust (pitch/rpm) will remain with the Lever panel
and none of the other DP system modes will influence the Lever
panel functions.
The DP MANUAL button function is mutually exclusive with
the DP ENABLE button function, i.e. pressing the DP MANUAL
button will force the propulsion unit to leave the DP enabled
state, resulting in DP control being disabled.
When DP manual control is disabled the DP MANUAL button
3.15.2 DP Enable button

Pressing the DP ENABLE button when its status lamp is not lit,
enables DP control and inhibits Manual lever control for the
propulsion unit. When this function is enabled, the DP ENABLE
button status lamp becomes steadily lit and azimuth and/or thrust
setpoint commands for the propulsion unit are provided by the DP
controller. All other Lever panel functions are suspended, except
for Start and Stop which remain available at the Lever panel.
The DP ENABLE button function is mutually exclusive with the
DP MANUAL button function, i.e. pressing the DP ENABLE
button will force the propulsion unit to leave the DP manual
control state, resulting in DP control being disabled.
When DP control is disabled the DP ENABLE button status lamp
is not lit.
If neither the DP MANUAL button function nor the DP ENABLE
button function is enabled when DP control is selected (DP
button on the Utility panel steadily lit), the K-Thrust RCS will be
in a DP free state.
Note
The DP MANUAL and DP ENABLE buttons can only be used
when the K-Thrust RCS is being controlled by a DP system, i.e.
DP control has been selected by means of the DP button on the
Utility panel.
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3.16 Electrical shaft

If the manual levers are equipped with motors and the electrical
shaft option is installed, the K-Thrust RCS can automatically
align the manual levers to the current setpoint.
This alignment takes place when either of the following events
occur:
Command control responsibility is transferred between control
positions on the Bridge or between a control position on the
Bridge and in the ECR (where applicable).
Command control responsibility is transferred from a DP,
Joystick, Autopilot or Wheel system to Manual lever control.
When propulsion units in a group are operated synchronously
from a master manual lever, the other slave manual levers in the
group will be continuously adjusted to match the master manual
lever at the control position that is in command.
The electrical shaft option, which applies only when Manual
lever control is selected, can be configured to be either alignment
at command control transfer or continuous alignment between
control positions.
If the electrical shaft option is delivered with EL. SHAFT buttons
on the Lever panels, the electrical shaft option function can be
selected and de-selected.

Provided that the electrical shaft option is delivered with EL.
SHAFT buttons on the Lever panels, the electrical shaft option
function for a manual lever is selected by means of the EL.
SHAFT button on it associated Lever panel.
Pressing the EL. SHAFT button when its status lamp is not lit
activates and enables the electrical shaft option function.
Pressing the EL. SHAFT button when its status lamp is lit disables
the electrical shaft option function.
3.17 Loss of running signal

When a propulsion unit is running, a failure, such as a short
circuit of the signal from, for example, the propulsion unit drive
to the K-Thrust RCS, will not prohibit the control of the unit.
The reason for this is to prevent a single failure taking command
control away from the manual lever.
The RCS FAILURE system and operational status lamp will be lit.
If the running signal is lost, with no signal failure indicated when
the lever setpoint is greater than 10%, control of the unit will
be maintained. If the manual lever is then moved to less than
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10%, after the running signal is lost, command control will be

transferred from the manual lever, i.e. the propulsion unit will be
considered as stopped.
If the running signal is lost, with no signal failure indicated when
the lever setpoint is less than 10%, the propulsion unit will be
considered as not running, i.e. stopped on purpose and command
control will be transferred from its manual lever.
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Index
Index
A Taking control at the F
ECR, 51 Faults and alarms, 19
Alarm
Within the Bridge Function
Audible indication, 19
Using the Take button, 46 Aux start, 44
Alarm (status lamp)
Using the Take/Give Aux Stop, 45
Lever panel, 20
button, 47 Combinator, 65
AP I (button)
Command status lamps Cruise mode, 58
Utility panel, 17, 42
Utility panel, 15 Deploy, 64
AP II (button)
Control panels, 18 DP control, 67
Buttons and status Lock to lever, 63
Autopilot (button)
lamps, 12 Power mode, 56
Control positions, 11 Retract, 64
Autopilot control, 42
Control system selection, 38 RPM high, 66
Aux Start (button)
Crash stop, 59 RPM low, 67
Lever panel, 24
Crash stop detection Separate, 66
Aux Start function
Limit, 58 Start, 43
Initiate, 44
Cruise mode Stop, 44
Aux Stop (button)
Select, 59 Synchronous command, 60
Lever panel, 24
Cruise Mode (button)
Aux Stop function
Lever panel, 25
Initiate, 45 I
Azimuth Command (status
lamp) In Command (status lamp)
D Lever panel, 22
Lever panel, 21
Azimuth thruster angle Deploy (button) Indep. Joystick (button)
Limit, 58 Lever panel, 26 Utility panel, 16, 40
Deploy function
Select, 64 J
B Detected malfunctions, 19
DP (button) Joystick (button)
Breaker (status lamp) Utility panel, 16, 40
Lever panel, 21 Joystick control, 40
DP control, 40
Bridge/Give (button)
DP control functions, 67
Lever panel, 25
DP Enable (button) L
Bridge/Take (button)
Lever panel, 28
Lever panel, 25 Lamp Test (button)
DP Enable function
Bumpless transfer Utility panel, 18
Select, 68
Command control, 55 Lever panel, 18
DP Manual (button)
Lever panel, 28 Alarm (status lamp), 20
DP Manual function Aux Start (button), 24
C Aux Stop (button), 24
Select, 67
Combinator (button) Azimuth Command
Lever panel, 26 (status lamp), 21
Combinator function E Breaker (status lamp), 21
Select, 65 Bridge/Give (button), 25
ECR/Give (button) Bridge/Take (button), 25
Command control
Lever panel, 24 Combinator (button), 26
Bumpless transfer, 55
ECR/Take (button) Cruise Mode (button), 25
Command control transfer
Lever panel, 24 Deploy (button), 26
Between the Bridge and
El. Shaft (button) DP Enable (button), 28
ECR
Lever panel, 27 DP Manual (button), 28
Giving control to the
Electrical shaft option, 69 ECR/Give (button), 24
Bridge, 54
Emerg. Stop (button) ECR/Take (button), 24
Giving control to the
Lever panel, 23 El. Shaft (button), 27
ECR, 51
External Ctrl (status lamp) Emerg. Stop (button), 23
Taking control at the
Lever panel, 21 External Ctrl (status
Bridge, 52
lamp), 21
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In Command (status Utility panel, 16, 41 Lever panel, 27

lamp), 22 Mode selection buttons RPM low function
Local Control (status Utility panel, 15 Select, 67
lamp), 21 Rudder angle
Lock to Lever (button), 26 Limit, 58
Operation (lamp), 23 N Running signal
Overload (status lamp), 21 Non follow-up panel, 35 Loss, 69
Power Limit (status
lamp), 21
Power Mode (button), 25
O S
RCS Failure (status Operation (lamp) Safety Override (button)
lamp), 20 Lever panel, 23 Lever panel, 27
Ready to Start (status Overload (status lamp) Separate (button)
lamp), 22 Lever panel, 21 Lever panel, 27
Req. Load Red. (status Separate function
lamp), 22 Select, 66
Req. Shutdown (status
P Separate pitch and rpm, 66
lamp), 22 Panel buttons with status Shutdown (status lamp)
Reset (button), 28 lamps, 12 Lever panel, 20
Retract (button), 26 Panel dimming control Silence (button)
RPM High (button), 27 Utility panel, 17 Lever panel, 28
RPM Low (button), 27 Power Limit (status lamp) Utility panel, 17
Safety Override Lever panel, 21 Sop function
(button), 27 Power mode Initiate, 44
Separate (button), 27 Select, 58 Speedpilot (button)
Shutdown (status lamp), 20 Power Mode (button) Utility panel, 17, 42
Silence (button), 28 Lever panel, 25 Speedpilot control, 42
Start (button), 23 Power response Start (button)
Stop (button), 23 Propulsion unit, 56 Lever panel, 23
Synch. Cmd (button), 26 Propulsion unit Start and stop
Synch. Cmd I (button), 26 Power response, 56 Propulsion unit, 43
Synch. Cmd II (button), 26 Start function
Synch. Cmd III (button), 26 Initiate, 43
R Steering wheel control, 41
Thrust Command (status
lamp), 22 RCS Failure (status lamp) Stop (button)
Local Control (status lamp) Lever panel, 20 Lever panel, 23
Lever panel, 21 Ready to Start (status lamp) Synch. Cmd (button)
Local panel, 37 Lever panel, 22 Lever panel, 26
Lock to lever, 63 Ready to Start signal, 43 Synch. Cmd I (button)
Lock to Lever (button) Req. Load Red. (status Lever panel, 26
Lever panel, 26 lamp) Synch. Cmd II (button)
Lock to lever function Lever panel, 22 Lever panel, 26
Select, 63 Req. Shutdown (status Synch. Cmd III (button)
lamp) Lever panel, 26
Lever panel, 22 Synchronous command
M Reset (button) Change group master
Lever panel, 28 manual lever, 62
Manual (button) Retract (button) Enable, 61
Utility panel, 16, 39 Lever panel, 26 Select, 60
Manual lever Retract function System and operational
Dual, 2930 Select, 65 status lamps, 12
Mini wheel, 34 Retractable thruster System configuration, 9
Single, 29, 3132 Deploy, 64
Tiller, 33 Retract, 64
Wheel, 33 RPM High (button) T
Manual lever control, 39 Lever panel, 27 Take (button)
Meter indicator RPM high function Utility panel, 15
Feedback, 36 Select, 66 Take/Give (button)
Mini Wheel (button) RPM Low (button) Utility panel, 15
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Index
Thrust Command (status

lamp)
Lever panel, 22
Thruster control
Introduction, 9
Transferring command
control, 45
U
Utility panel, 14
AP I (button), 17, 42
AP II (button), 17, 42
Autopilot (button), 17, 42
Command status lamps, 15
DP (button), 16, 40
Indep. Joystick (button),
16, 40
Joystick (button), 16, 40
Lamp Test (button), 18
Manual (button), 16, 39
Mini Wheel (button), 16, 41
Mode selection buttons, 15
Panel dimming control, 17
Silence (button), 17
Speedpilot (button), 17, 42
Take (button), 15
Take/Give (button), 15
Wheel (button), 16, 41
W
Wheel (button)
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2.2.8.7 Bridge/Take ........................................................................................... 25

3.1.5.1 Autopilot, AP I or AP II button ............................................................... 42

3.14.1 Function selection....................................................................................... 67

1.2 System configuration

Figure 1 Basic K-Thrust RCS configuration

A complete K-Thrust RCS is built by including one control

Figure 2 K-Thrust RCS separation principle

1.2.1 Control positions

A control position is normally integrated into a single panel

Figure 3 Typical control position layout (Aft Bridge)

100 100 100 100

ALARM EMERG AZIMUTH COMMAND ALARM EMERG AZIMUTH COMMAND

AUX POWER DP SYNCH. AUX POWER DP SYNCH.

120 120 120 120

AUX POWER DP SYNCH. AUX POWER DP SYNCH.

BOW TUNNEL PM 6 STERN TUNNEL PM 5

100 100 100 100

AUX POWER DP SYNCH. AUX POWER DP SYNCH.

120 120 120 120

1.2.2 Panel buttons and status lamps

2.1 Utility panel

Figure 4 Utility panel

FORE STBD. AUTO-

AFT CENTER JOYSTICK MANUAL

2.1.1 Command status lamps

2.1.2 Take button

2.1.3 Take/Give button

2.1.4 Control system (Mode) selection

2.1.4.5 Mini Wheel

2.1.5 Silence button

2.1.6 Panel dimming control

2.1.7 Lamp test button

2.2 Lever panel

Figure 5 Lever panel

ALARM EMERG AZIMUTH COMMAND

AUX POWER DP SYNCH.

AUX CRUISE DP LOCK TO

2.2.1 Audible alarm indication

2.2.2 Faults and alarms

The K-Thrust RCS can also be connected to data recorders and/or

2.2.3 System and operational status lamps

SHUTDOWN The red SHUTDOWN system and operational status lamp

2.2.3.2 Control system dependent

2.2.4 Propulsion unit dependent

IN COMMAND The green IN COMMAND system and operational status lamp is

2.2.5 Associated Propulsion unit

2.2.6 Emergency Stop button

2.2.7 Operation lamp

2.2.8 Function buttons with status lamps

2.2.8.3 Aux Start

2.2.8.4 Aux Stop

2.2.8.9 Power mode

2.2.8.10 Cruise mode

2.2.8.11 Synchronous command

2.2.8.12 Lock to lever

2.2.8.17 RPM high

2.2.8.18 RPM low

2.2.8.19 Safety override

2.2.8.20 El. shaft

2.3 Manual levers

2.3.1 Single, left/right or

Figure 6 Single, left/right or forwards/backwards manual lever