Fact Sheet

Ulstein Aquamaster
Azimuthing thrusters
Aquapilot remote control system

General
Aquapilot system offers reliable user
friendly operators interface.
Control system flexibility secures easy and
cost efficient interfacing to other ship
systems.

Aquapilot system functions

! Direction (and pitch) control, accurate,
smooth and reliable thrust direction
control.
! Prime mover speed control
! Combinator control, optimising thruster
control in different operation situations
! Load control, for protecting propulsion
machinery from overload

Control system applications

Type approvals
DNV, BV, ABS, LR, KR, GL, RS, other approvals
if requested.

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Pitch reduction
Clutch control (ON/OFF, controlled
slipping, multi clutch)
PTO clutch control
Thruster lifting / lowering control
NFU direction control
NFU pitch control
Option redundant FU bridge controls

Aquapilot control lever (AQP)

Interfaces

Supported interfacesignals
! Digital I/O
! Analog I/O (10VDC, 010 VDC, 420mA)
! Serial data

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Ships automation systems

DP-system
Autopilot
Joystick
Voyage recorder
Prime mover

Power supply
Main supply 24 VDC
Optional supplies:
! 110 440 VAC, 1 or 3 phase
! Backup supply 24 VDC
Power consumption typical 100 200 W

Aquapilot control panel (ACP)

Thrust direction display panel (TDI)

12.UlAq-1 of 1-10.06.05

The Aquapilot control system is suitable

for all type of Ulstein Aquamaster
azimuth thrusters
for hydraulic or electric steering gears
for variable or fixed speed electric
motors or for diesel drives, also
combination electric and diesel drives
(semi-diesel)
for on/of type or controlled type
slipping clutches
for fixed pitch or controllable pitch
propellers

Rolls-Royce Oy Ab
P. O. Box 220, FIN-26101, Finland
Tel: +358 (0)2 83 791 Fax: +358 (0)2 8379 4804
www.rolls-royce.com

2002 Rolls-Royce plc

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warranty or representation is given concerning such
information, which must not be taken as establishing
any contractual or other commitment binding upon
Rolls-Royce plc or any of its subsidiary or associated
companies.