Publication P/N 1006423

Configuration Manual
400 Series / 200 Series

DCU 410E Engine Controller, P/N 1006445 RP 410E Remote Panel, P/N 1006446
DCU 408E Engine Controller, P/N 1006510 RP 210E Remote Panel, P/N 1006476
DCU 210E Engine Controller, P/N 1006475 RP 220E Remote Panel, P/N 1006472
DCU 208E Engine Controller, P/N 1006477 RP 206E Remote Panel, P/N 1006478
Table of content

3.2.2 Delete Configuration File 13

3.2.3 Configuration Printout 13
1 Preface 5
3.2.4 Save File as 13
1.1 About this Manual 5
3.2.5 Save CANopen EDS-file 14
1.2 Responsibilities 5
3.2.6 Upload to DCU 14
1.3 Revisions 5
3.2.6.1 Firmware Update 14
2 Configuration 5 3.2.6.2 Wallpaper 14
2.1 Configuration & Firmware Files 6 3.2.6.3 Configuration File Upload 14
2.1.1 DCU Web Server Configuration 3.3 I/O Configuration 14
Interface 6
3.4 User Interface 14
2.1.2 DCU User Interface Menu 6
3.5 Start/Stop/Prelube 14
2.1.3 USB Memory Interface 6
3.6 Engine Model 14
2.1.3.1 Configuration Files 7
3.7 Service Interval 15
2.1.3.2 Firmware Files 8
3.7.1 View Service Status 15
2.1.3.3 Copy Configuration File or
Event Log 8 3.7.2 Configure 15

2.2 Connecting to the DCU 8 3.8 Communication 16

2.2.1 To Connect to the DCU 8 3.9 Miscellaneous 16

2.2.2 Further Connection Settings 9 3.10 Language 17

2.2.2.1 Change the IP address of the 4 I/O Configuration 17

DCU 9
4.1 Common I/O Configuration 17
2.2.2.2 IP Address Convention 9
4.1.1 Common Configuration for Switch
2.2.2.3 Connect the DCU to a Single Channels 19
PC 9
4.1.2 Common Configuration for Analog
2.2.2.4 To Connect the DCU to a LAN Channels 22
with a DHCP server 9
4.2 Flexible I/O 24
2.2.2.5 Connection to a LAN using
Fixed IP Addresses 10 4.3 Config Inputs 25

2.2.2.6 Factory Defaults for the DCU 4.3.1 Engine Speed 25

10 4.3.2 Individual Speed Sensors 28
2.2.2.7 IP Address Conflict 10 4.3.3 Engine Load 28
2.3 Web Server Configuration 10 4.3.4 Transmission 29
2.3.1 DCU 11 4.3.4.1 Gear 29
2.3.2 RIO 11 4.3.4.2 Interlock/Indications 31
2.3.3 SDU 11 4.3.4.3 Clutch Slip 31
2.3.4 MK-14 11 4.3.4.4 Clutch Temperature 33
2.3.5 Upload Wallpaper 11 4.3.4.5 Clutch Pressure 33
2.3.6 Versions 11 4.3.4.6 Thrustbearing Temperature 33
2.3.7 Troubleshooting 12 4.3.4.7 Shaft Speed 33
4.3.5 Switch 34
3 Main DCU Web Server Menu 12
4.3.6 4-20 mA 35
3.1 Access Control 13
4.3.7 PT100 35
3.1.1 Access Control Levels 13
4.3.8 Temperature Sensor 36
3.2 File 13
4.3.9 Voltage sensor 38
3.2.1 Load any File 13
4.3.10 24V Input Functions 38
3.2.1.1 Factory Default 13
4.3.11 J1939 39
3.2.1.2 User Uploaded 13

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 4.3.11.1 Configuration 40 7.2 LSU 408 72
4.3.11.2 Node Signals 40 7.3 CANopen 72
4.3.12 Differential 40 7.4 Modbus RTU 73
4.3.13 Average 41 7.5 Modbus TCP 74
4.3.13.1 Average Signal 41 7.6 J1939 Configuration 74
4.3.13.2 Deviation Configuration 43 7.6.1 Configuration 75
4.3.13.3 Exclude From Average 44 7.6.1.1 Function Specific
4.3.13.4 Naming 44 Configuration 75

4.3.14 Special 44 7.6.1.2 OEM Specific Configuration 76

4.3.14.1 Input Voltage 44 7.7 Communication Info 76

4.3.14.2 Calculated Fuel Rate 45 8 Miscellaneous 76

4.3.14.3 Calculated Engine Hours 46 8.1 Engine Application Configuration 77
4.3.14.4 Instantaneous Fuel Economy 8.2 Event Configuration 79
(DCU) 46
8.2.1 Miscellaneous Events 79
4.3.15 Analog Modbus 47
8.2.2 Suppress DM1 Fault 80
4.3.16 Digital Modbus 47
8.2.3 DM1 FMI Severity 80
4.3.17 EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) 48
8.2.4 Output Event Configuration 80
4.3.17.1 Cylinder Deviation Event 48
8.2.5 Modbus Watchdogs 81
4.3.17.2 Turbo Deviation Event 48
8.3 Counter Configuration 82
4.3.18 Constant 48
8.4 Counters 82
4.3.19 Logical Signal 48
8.5 Acknowledge Configuration 83
4.4 Config Outputs 49
8.6 Operation Mode Configuration 84
4.4.1 Common Output Configuration 49
8.7 Event Log 84
4.4.2 24V Output Functions 52
8.8 Override Configuration 85
4.4.3 Relay Functions 52
8.9 System Voltage Configuration 86
4.4.4 Speed Relays 53
8.10 Sea Trial 86
4.4.5 DM1 Functions 53
8.10.1 Configuration 87
4.4.6 J1939 Outputs 54
8.10.2 Configure Signal List 87
4.4.6.1 J1939 54
8.10.3 Inspect Signals 88
5 User Interface 55 8.10.4 Sample 88
5.1 Configuration 55 8.10.5 USB 88
5.2 Pages 56 8.11 Custom Version Text 89
5.3 Flow Charts 59 8.12 Factory Reset 89
5.4 RP Home View Configuration 59
9 Communication Interface List 89
5.5 Controls 59
9.1 DCU Capacity 89
5.6 Shortcuts 61
9.1.1 Functionality and Content Highlights
5.7 Language 62 89
5.7.1 All Signals 63 9.1.2 Total I/O capacity 90
5.7.2 Enabled Signals Only 63
10 RIO 410 Configuration 90
5.7.3 Service 64
5.7.4 Built-in Events 64 11 RP Configuration 91
5.8 Buzzer 65 11.1 Power On Wizard 91
11.2 Administration Menu 93
6 Start/Stop/Prelube 65
11.2.1 DCU Connection / Connections 93
6.1 Settings 65
11.2.1.1 Manually Assignment of
7 Communication 72 DCUs 94
7.1 Network Configuration 72 11.2.2 DCU Alarms 94

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11.2.3 DCU Acknowledge 94 11.2.12 Start/Stop Buttons 100
11.2.4 IP Address 95 11.2.13 Web Interface 100
11.2.5 Cameras 95 11.2.14 Reset to Factory Defaults 100
11.2.6 Station Location 96
12 Troubleshooting 100
11.2.7 Functional Inputs 96
12.1 Password 101
11.2.8 Functional Outputs 98
11.2.9 Change Password 98
11.2.10 Station Priority 98
11.2.11 Lock 100

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1 Preface

1.1 About this Manual

This manual has been published primarily for professionals and qualified personnel.
The user of this material is assumed to have basic knowledge in marine systems, and must
be able to carry out related electrical work.

Work on the low-voltage circuit should only be carried out by qualified and
experienced personnel.
Installation or work on the shore power equipment must only be carried out by
electricians authorized to work with such installations.

1.2 Responsibilities
It is the sole responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation work is
carried out in a satisfactory manner, that it is operationally in good order, that the
approved material and accessories are used and that the installation meets all
applicable rules and regulations.

Auto-Maskin continuously upgrades its products and reserves the right to make
changes and improvements without prior notice.

All information in this manual is based upon information at the time of printing. For updated
information, please contact your local distributor.

1.3 Revisions
This Configuration Manual is valid for the following firmware version of the DCU Engine
Controllers.

Edition Firmware Version Release

Release 3.10 P2 March 2021

Configuration Manual revision: ​March 2021

2 Configuration
This section explains the configuration of the DCU. All configuration except password and
network configuration is stored in a portable configuration file within the DCU.

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2.1 Configuration & Firmware Files
The DCU may be configured in one of the following three ways.
1. DCU Web Server Configuration Interface
2. DCU User Interface Manu
3. USB Memory Interface

2.1.1 DCU Web Server Configuration Interface

The DCU has a built-in web server, offering access to full configuration of the DCU.

This is the primary configuration interface.

2.1.2 DCU User Interface Menu

For quick and easy changes to the configuration, there is a configuration entry point in the
menu.

This manual will not describe the panel menu configuration interface in detail. Only
the web server menu operation is covered.

2.1.3 USB Memory Interface

Insert a USB memory stick and follow the guidelines appearing on the DCU screen.

The DCU 408E/208E does not have a screen interface and hence this method
does not work on those units.

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2.1.3.1 Configuration Files
If the USB memory stick contains configuration files, they will be listed here.

The configuration filename can only contain the following characters:

● A-z
● A-Z
● 0-9
● “_” (underscore)
● “-“ (hyphen)

The DCU 408E/208E does not have a screen interface and hence this method
does not work on that unit.

If other characters are being used, then the DCU will not “see” it. Rename the configuration
file to solve the issue.
Copy Configuration File
1. When the USB memory is inserted, the DCU asks for the administration password (4
digits).
2. The DCU then lists the configuration file(s) available on the USB memory.
3. Select file(s), then select COPY to copy these files into the User Files area in the
DCU. Note that this does not activate the file; it is merely a copy of the file into the
DCU.
Use Configuration File

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Insert USB memory stick, select a file, and then select USE to copy and activate this
configuration file.

2.1.3.2 Firmware Files

The USB memory can be used to copy a new firmware to the DCU and also any connected
RP.

If upgrading both the DCU and the RP firmware, then make sure to upgrade the
RP firmware first!

2.1.3.3 Copy Configuration File or Event Log

This function copies the current configuration file and/or the event log to the USB memory
stick. The configuration file will be named/labeled ​current_config.cfg​.

2.2 Connecting to the DCU

It is possible to connect to the DCU either directly or through a LAN (Local Area Network)
Ethernet network.

For use in an existing Ethernet, check the configuration of the LAN with the LAN
manager.

The components in Marine Pro, including the DCU, use fixed (not dynamic) IP addresses,
which must be set manually.

2.2.1 To Connect to the DCU

● Connect an Ethernet cable between your laptop and the DCU port COM 6 (Ethernet
port).
Either use the DCU Discover Tool, downloadable from Auto-Maskin web page, or follow the
following steps.
1. In the DCU menu, select Version Information. Note the IP address. From the factory,
the IP address is 192.168.0.101.
2. In your web browser, type the IP address, eg. http://192.168.0.101 in the address
field.
3. Press Enter, and note the login screen.
4. In the login screen, type
- Username = dcu
- Password = 1234 (from factory)

If the password is unknown or forgotten, then find the Encrypted PIN and send this
to service@auto-maskin.com to obtain the correct PIN.

● Logged In: Proceed to the Web Server Configuration chapter.

● Not Logged In: Continue with connection settings as described below.

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2.2.2 Further Connection Settings

2.2.2.1 Change the IP address of the DCU

If necessary, the IP address of the DCU can easily be changed.

The last two digits in the IP address becomes the engine number.
Example: IP address 192.168.0.​104​becomes ​Engine #4

The DCU has a fixed IP address that is set during the first power-on set up. The IP address
may also be changed later, in the DCU panel menu:
DCU 410E: Menu / Settings / Administration (locked/open) / Miscellaneous / Network
DCU 210E: Menu / Settings / Administration (locked/open) / Network Configuration
The Administration folder is password protected by a password. It will remain open for 60
minutes after valid password.
Use the up / down arrows to select each of the four groups of numbers and press edit to edit
each group.

2.2.2.2 IP Address Convention

The factory default IP of the DCU is 192.168.0.101. The first three groups must be the same
for all components in the LAN, for instance 192.168.0.X, where X is the other unit in the
LAN.

The X-figure must be unique within the LAN. Also, the two last digits in X will
represent the engine number.
Example: A DCU with the IP address 192.168.0.​104​will be named ​Engine #4

2.2.2.3 Connect the DCU to a Single PC

First, make sure that the PC’s Ethernet network configuration is set to automatically receive
an IP address (as most PCs are). Then in the DCU panel menu:
Menu / Settings / Connect a PC…
Press the down arrow and then Toggle. The DHCP-server will now be active for 10 min.
Repeat if it takes longer than 10 min to ready the PC.
Connect the PC to the DCU with a CAT-5 Ethernet cable. The DCU’s DHCP-server will now
automatically set up the PC to communicate with the DCU. It may be necessary to use a
network reset/repair function for the PC’s Ethernet connection in order for the PC to receive
the new IP address.
Alternatively, set the IP address of the PC manually to a free IP address in the same subnet
as the DCU.
For instance, if the DCU’s IP address is 192.168.0.101, the PC may use any IP address
starting with 192.168.0 except 192.168.0.101.

2.2.2.4 To Connect the DCU to a LAN with a DHCP server

For use in a LAN with a DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the IP
addresses to be used by Marine Pro components must be set outside the IP address range
used by the DHCP server. Most DHCP servers are configured with an IP address range that
leaves room for fixed addresses outside it.

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If for instance the LANs subnet is 192.168.230 and the DHCP’s IP address range is set to 50
– 210, valid IP addresses of the DCU would be for instance 192.168.230.211, 192.168.230.7
or 192.168.230.231.
Do not use the DCU built-in DHCP-server (the Menu / Connect a PC… menu entry) in a LAN
with its own DHCP server, since two DHCP servers in the same LAN may create conflicting
IP addresses.

2.2.2.5 Connection to a LAN using Fixed IP Addresses

Set the IP address of the DCU to a free/available IP address within the LAN’s subnet.

2.2.2.6 Factory Defaults for the DCU

Factory defaults are valid at initial startup only.
● IP address: 192.168.0.101
● Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
● Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
For later resets, the current IP configuration will be kept even through the manual Factory
reset operation.
DHCP IP address range: 101 – 199 within the subnet defined by the DCUs IP address.

2.2.2.7 IP Address Conflict

Two or more DCU units with the same IP address should not be connected in the same
network. The result may be that a PC or RP 410E remote panel will be able to address one
of the DCU units only.
Change the IP addresses until all units have a unique address.

2.3 Web Server Configuration

Once logged in, the DCU can be configured. The following are the Web Server main menu
items.

This chapter is not applicable for the RP products.

When logged in, the browser displays the following.

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The Home screen lists the following menu items.

2.3.1 DCU
This is the top level menu for the entire DCU configuration.
All configuration performed, except password and network configuration, is stored in the
portable configuration file within the DCU.

2.3.2 RIO
This is the top level menu for the optional expansion I/O modules, the RIO modules.
All configuration performed is stored in the portable configuration file within the DCU.

2.3.3 SDU
This is the menu top level for the SDU 404/410 safety unit configuration.
The SDU is mandatory in classed installation.
All configuration performed is stored in the portable configuration file within the DCU. If a
SDU is attached the configuration is transferred to the SDU as well.

2.3.4 MK-14
The relays on the optional relay module MK-14 can be assigned a function here.
All configuration performed is stored in the portable configuration file within the DCU.

2.3.5 Upload Wallpaper

A user wallpaper can be uploaded, and can be used as background for instruments, popups
and other dialogs.

2.3.6 Versions
This top level menu item lists the hardware and software version of the DCU, and the
software version of the SDU.

If contacting Auto-Maskin for help or questions regarding your product, the data in
the Versions page provide vital data that might help speed up the resolution to
your enquiry.

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2.3.7 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting section makes it possible to troubleshoot I/O and communication on the
DCU, and also the RIO units.
The following can be verified for the DCU:
● Supplies
● Switch inputs
● 4-20 mA inputs
● PT100 inputs
● Voltage inputs
● Communication channels
● J1939 Nodes
● MK-14 outputs
● Outputs (functional 24V outputs and relays)
● Inputs (functional inputs)
● Run sources (engine running indications)
● RPM sources (which sources are in use) and their priority
● Diagnostics
The following can be verified for the RIO:
● Versions
● Supplies
● Switch inputs
● 4-20 mA inputs
● PT100 inputs
● TC
● 0-5V
● Outputs

3 Main DCU Web Server Menu

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3.1 Access Control
The DCU configuration is protected with a PIN code.
Select this option to change the PIN code. First, type in the old PIN, and then the new PIN
twice.
If the PIN is unknown or forgotten, then find the encrypted code and send this to
service@auto-maskin.com to obtain the correct PIN.

3.1.1 Access Control Levels

If enabled, the DCU supports three levels of access control.
● Factory (highest priority)
● Dealer
● User
Each access control level can lock any configuration, making it impossible to change for
lower priority access.

When access control is enabled, make sure to close your browser after use (when
logging out) to prohibit any unauthorized access.

3.2 File
This section provides functions for management of configuration files and other file
operations, such as upgrading of firmware and uploading of custom wallpapers.

3.2.1 Load any File

To change the configuration of the DCU, load a new configuration file.

When a configuration file is selected, the panel will restart with the new
configuration file.

3.2.1.1 Factory Default

From here, a predefined factory configuration file can be opened.

3.2.1.2 User Uploaded

This lists the files previously uploaded to this DCU. Pick a file to select a new configuration
for the DCU.
Note! To get access to the configuration file, it needs to be uploaded to DCU first. See
“Upload to DCU” for more information.

3.2.2 Delete Configuration File

Delete any number of configuration files on the DCU. It is only the user uploaded
configuration files that can be deleted. The configuration files supplied from the factory will
always be available and can not be deleted.

3.2.3 Configuration Printout

This gives a quick overview of the current configuration.

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3.2.4 Save File as
This saves the current configuration of the DCU into a file. The default file extension is .cfg.

3.2.5 Save CANopen EDS-file

DCU 410E/408E only.

This saves the CANopen I/O electrical datasheet to a file on your PC.

3.2.6 Upload to DCU

Uploaded files are files transferred to the DCU.
The built-in firmware can be updated whenever there is a new firmware available.
New configuration files can be added to the DCU panel.

3.2.6.1 Firmware Update

Select the new DCU panel firmware to upload. The file name shall be
dcu410_<release>.tar.gz​
.
The latest firmware release can be obtained from the Auto-Maskin web site.

Before upgrading the DCU it is recommended to take a backup of the current

configuration file, see “Save File as” chapter.
When upgrading a DCU to a new firmware it is recommended to also upgrade any
connected RPs to the latest available firmware as well.
If upgrading an RP it is similarly recommended to upgrade related DCUs.

3.2.6.2 Wallpaper
Select a picture file for the DCU. The file must be of type .png. Only one user wallpaper may
be uploaded. Uploading a new file will remove the old one.

3.2.6.3 Configuration File Upload

Select a user configuration file for the DCU. The file must be of type ​<file_name>.cfg​.
When uploaded, the file is stored in the DCU, and is later available for use from the User
Uploaded files section.

3.3 I/O Configuration

Described in a separate chapter.

3.4 User Interface

Described in a separate chapter.

3.5 Start/Stop/Prelube
Described in a separate chapter.

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3.6 Engine Model

home / dcu / engine model

The default name is “Engine”.

Name the engine better, for example “Auxiliary” or “Doris”.

The last two digits in the DCU IP address becomes the engine number. If the IP
address is 192.168.0.110, then the engine in this example is named “Auxiliary
#10”.

3.7 Service Interval

See and configure regular service intervals.

home / dcu / service interval

3.7.1 View Service Status

This will list the number of hours until the next service is due.

3.7.2 Configure
Up to four different timers can be configured to indicate it is time for engine service.
The default text “Service 1” can be changed by selecting the assign custom name link.

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 home / dcu / service interval / configure

Service Enabled​ selects whether the service interval timer is active or not.
Next Service At​ selects the hour counter value in the DCU for the first service. Note that this
happens only one time. This is useful if the first service should have a shorter interval than
the regular service interval.
Then Every​ selects the service interval in hours. The DCU will indicate every time this
number of hours has elapsed.
Example
Current DCU hour counter is 123 hours.
● Next Service At: 150 hours
● Then every: 250 hours
The first service notification will appear in 27 hours, then every 250 hours. All hours are
engine running hours.
Pre-Warning Enabled​ enables an information popup whenever the service is within 10 % of
the service interval.

3.8 Communication
Described in a separate chapter.

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3.9 Miscellaneous
Described in a separate chapter.

3.10 Language
See Language description in the User Interface chapter.
This section is identical.

4 I/O Configuration
The I/O section holds menu items for input and output channels. Input channels are sensors
going in to the DCU (eg. Switch Input, 4-20 mA Input) and output channels are sensors
being controlled by the DCU (eg. 24 V Output, J1939 Output).

Always remember to press the ​Submit ​button after each change on the
configuration pages.
No changes are saved until this button is pressed.

4.1 Common I/O Configuration

Much of the configuration is common for all channels. This section describes the common
configuration.

Naming
Each channel can be configured with a custom name for all supported languages. The
naming of the channel in the panel is determined using the following prioritization.
1. Use channel custom name in selected language, if any.
2. Use channel custom name in English, if any.
3. Use channel default name in selected language.

Channel Use
Each channel can be individually configured for display on DCU, RP or both. In addition,
each channel can be individually configured for event.

The channel use configuration defines how the channel is configured according to the
following table.

Channel Use DCU RP

Display Event Display Event

Not in use

Event X X

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 DCU X

DCU + Event X X X

RP X

RP + Event X X X

DCU + RP X X

DCU + RP + Event X X X X

Silent Event

DCU + Silent Event X

RP + Silent Event X

DCU + RP + Silent Event X X

Sea Trial Only1

Select ​Not in use​if the channel shall be disabled.

Select ​Event ​
if the channel shall make any form of event. An event can be a warning, an
alarm, a load reduction or an engine shutdown.
Select ​Silent Event​for an active channel, but no panel alarms. The event will be available
on communication only.
Select ​DCU​and/or ​RP​if the channel is to be displayed on a page.
The ​Sea Trial Only​option is used to tag a channel for use in Sea Trial Mode only. This is
only applicable for a DCU that will provide data logging during a sea trial. Choosing this
option makes the channel active for viewing and data logging only when Sea Trial Mode is
active on the DCU.

Normally, and in most cases, the selection should be “DCU + RP + Event”, as

highlighted​ in the table above. This makes sure the channel is displayed in the
DCU and in the RP, if – or when – the RP is installed.

1
Can be displayed when Sea Trial mode is active.
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4.1.1 Common Configuration for Switch Channels

Any switch input channel can be configured to either be used as a configurable input
function, or as an ordinary channel.

If a function is configured, the DCU will automatically disable the ordinary channel
use.

Function
Whenever a function is configured, that function will be assigned to the switch channel. The
following functions are available for the switch channels. The ​highlighted ​functions are the
most typically being used.
The function is activated when the input is connected to 24V. The function is deactivated
when the input is left open, or connected to 0V.

Function Name Description

None The channel is being used as an (ordinary)

engine sensor switch input.

Local Mode Sets the panel to local mode, meaning all

external commands are blocked.

Remote Mode Sets the panel to remote mode, meaning all

local commands are blocked.

Backlight 100% Force backlight to 100%

Prelube Override The configured prelube sequence is aborted.

Prelube Complete Signal shall come from the prelube system,

notifying the panel that the prelube sequence is
completed. The panel will leave the prelube
phase and commence start.

Start Disabled Start is disabled.

Automatic Mode 210E only. The panel accepts automatic

start/stop signals.

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 Automatic Start 210E only. Panel will commence the start
sequence. Requires Automatic mode.

Automatic Stop 210E only. Panel will commence the stop

sequence. Requires Automatic mode.

Automatic Start/Stop Panel will commence start when active, and

commence stop when inactive. Requires
Automatic mode.

Remote Start 210E only. Same as the local start button.

Disabled if panel in local mode.

Remote Stop 210E only. Same as the local stop button.

Disabled if panel in local mode.

Local Start Local Start button

Local Stop Local Stop button

Local Acknowledge Used to acknowledge all events in the alarm list.

Local/Remote Acknowledge Used to acknowledge all events in the alarm list

Remote Acknowledge Used to acknowledge all events in the alarm list

Silence Buzzer Silences the buzzer. Edge triggered.

Load Reduction Override Puts the DCU in load reduction override mode.

Shutdown Override 210E only. Makes all the configured shutdown

channels into alarm channels, so engine will not
shut down automatically.

Engine overspeed shutdown is however always

enabled.

In Gear 210E only. From gearbox on prop. Engines.

Disables start attempts.

In Neutral Neutral gear indication. Overrides any other In

Gear signal if configured.

In Gear (Ahead) From gearbox on prop. Engines to indicate

Ahead gear.

In Gear (Astern) From gearbox on prop. Engines to indicate

Astern gear.

Toggle Crank Mode Toggle between crank modes.

Power On Toggle Sleep mode.

Use As​ configures the function used. Select ​None​if the channel is to be used as an ordinary
switch input channel.
Input State​ makes it possible to invert the behaviour of the function.

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Alarming
The Alarming section configures how the switch channel will generate events.

Event​ can either be ​Warning​ , ​Alarm​

, ​Load Reduction​or ​Shutdown​. If any type of event
(Event or Silent Event) was selected under Channel Use, then select the event severity here.
If ​None​is selected, then the channel is active but no events are created.
Input State​ can be configured to ​Normally Closed, Event on Open​, or ​Normally Open,
Event on Closed​ . Normally Open means the contact must close to make the event,
whereas Normally Closed means the contact must open to make the event.
Delay Before Event​ is the desired persistence time before the channel activates the event.
Typical values:
Engine Oil Pressure Low: 2 seconds.
Engine Coolant Temp. High: 5-10 seconds.
Requires Running Engine​ is configured if the event requires a running engine. Several RPM
setpoints are available.
Requires In Gear​ is configured if the event requires the engine to be in gear.
Requires Engine Load​ is configured if event shall only be monitored at a certain engine load.
Whenever Requires Engine Load is used, ​Engine Load Threshold​ is shown. Engine Load
Threshold configures the required load in order for event to be monitored.
Whenever a Requires condition is used, the ​Initial Delay​ is shown. ​Initial Delay​ defines the
time before event monitoring starts, once all Requires conditions are fulfilled.
Disable While Trolling​ is used to disable event monitoring when trolling.
Use As Additional Run​ is used to let this channel act as a run indication. If the DCU has only
one pickup source, it is recommended to add an engine oil pressure switch as an engine
running indication.

Do not use any other pressure sensors – or any other signals – as the engine
running indication!
Normal denotes a running engine with no alarm.
If two or more engine speed (pickup) sources2 are in use, then it is recommended
leaving this off for all switches. Set to No.
If one engine speed source only, locate the engine oil pressure switch and use this
as the Additional Run signal. Set to Yes.

2
An engine speed source can be the magnetic pickup connected to the DCU, the J1939 CAN bus
signal connected to the DCU, or the speed signal coming from the connected SDU 404/410 safety
shutdown unit.

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Active Sensor Range
The active sensor range section is only available for 4-20 mA inputs and voltage sensor
inputs.

Sensor Range Min​ and ​Sensor Range Max​ select the high and low limits for the sensor,
meaning values outside the value sensor range will be determined as out of range.

Sensor
The sensor section configures the sensor capabilities.

Sensor Unit​ selects the sensor unit for the sensor, as printed on the sensor. An oil pressure
sensor might for instance be in Bar or psi. If the channel has a predefined sensor unit such
as thermistor or J1939 inputs, the sensor unit can not be changed.
Sensor Range Min​ and ​Sensor Range Max​ select the sensor range values for minimum and
maximum values, as printed on the sensor.

Channels with a predefined sensor range can not be modified.

The sensor range min and max correspond to the active sensor range min and
max, if any.

Display
Configures how the channel is presented in gauges or bar graphs in the panels.

The channel can be configured to different views depending on what unit is selected. This is
seen in the US and Metric column.
Display Unit​ selects the desired displayed unit for US and Metric values. The display unit
must be convertible from the Sensor Unit.
Display Range Min​ and ​Display Range Max​ select the desired minimum and maximum
values displayed in the instrument, for US and Metric values.

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Display Major Divider​ selects the desired major divisions in the instrument, for US and Metric
values. The major divider number is displayed at each major divider.
Display Minor Divider​ selects the desired minor divisions in the instrument, for US and Metric
values.

It is recommended to assign the major divider to a value which can be divided with
the total display range.
It is recommended to assign the minor divider to a value which can be divided with
the major divider.

Display Multiplier​ selects the multiplication factor as necessary. An instrument with displayed
range 0-10,000 would display as 0-1,000 with a multiplication factor of 10. The multiplication
factor is displayed in the instrument (round gages only).
configures if any multiplier shall be used when presenting the channel.
Update Metric​ and ​Update US​ can be used to copy and convert display configuration to
Metric or US units.

When using Update Metric or Update US, the application does not round off
values. It is highly recommended to adjust the calculated values by hand, and set
sensible round figure values.

Mirrored View​ configures the gauges to have the minimum display range set to the
maximum together with a colored indication. This is typically used for rudder angle display.

Normal View Mirrored View

Alarming
Settings for how the events are configured for the channel. This section is always completed
in the currently selected system unit. To switch units, simply change units units using the
DCU panel..

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Event​ selects the desired combination of warning, alarm and shutdown. Select “RPM
dependent” for a setpoint that varies with RPM, and complete the boxes.
The event threshold (​Warning Threshold​, ​Alarm Threshold​ etc) settings contain the event
threshold value, in the correct units.
Delay After Crossing Alarm Threshold​ sets the persistence time before the event. Value is in
seconds.
Threshold Type​ sets the event to appear on a rising (higher) or falling (lower) signal. A
temperature fail is normally “too high”, and a pressure fail is normally “too low”. In addition, a
high and low threshold setpoint can be configured.
Requires Running Engine​ is configured if the event requires a running engine. Several RPM
setpoints are available.
Requires In Gear​ is configured if the event requires the engine to be in gear.
Requires Engine Load​ is configured if event shall only be monitored at a certain engine load.
Whenever Requires Engine Load is used, ​Engine Load Threshold​ is shown. Engine Load
Threshold configures the required load in order for event to be monitored.
Whenever a Requires condition is used, the ​Initial Delay​ is shown. ​Initial Delay​ defines the
time before event monitoring starts, once all Requires conditions are fulfilled.
Disable While Trolling​ is used to disable event monitoring when trolling.
Use As Additional Run​ is used to let this channel act as a run indication. If the DCU has only
one pickup source, it is recommended to add an engine oil pressure sensor channel as an
engine running indication.

Do not use any other pressure sensors – or any other signals – as the engine
running indication!

4.2 Flexible I/O

This is where the Flexible I/O channels are configured.

This is only applicable for DCU 210E/208E.

Each channel can be used for a variety of input and output functions, such as:

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 ● 24VDC Supply
● 0VDC
● Switch Input
● Configurable Output
● 4-20mA sensor
● Voltage sensor
● 5V (#6)
● J1939#2 (#20 and #21)

Making changes to the flexible I/O configuration may result in damage to sensors
connected to the panel.
It is recommended to disconnect all sensors from the panel before making
changes.
After a flexible I/O channel has been defined it will appear in the respective menu
as enabled.

Eg. Terminal C1.1 has been defined as a “4-20mA” channel in the Flexible I/O section. It will
now be available in DCU Config Inputs 4-20mA.

4.3 Config Inputs

This is where the I/O input channels are configured, such as 4-20 mA, PT100 and switch
inputs.

4.3.1 Engine Speed

This is where engine speed sensors are configured, and the overspeed setpoint is set. The
majority of the configuration is synchronized with SDU.

This section is central to any installation. It provides the DCU with data required to
form an exact and reliable reading of the engine speed.

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Source
The Engine Speed is constructed by reading data from up to five sources simultaneously.
These sources are prioritized by the DCU. As long as the ​RPM Primary Source​ is functional,
it is used to form the actual Engine Speed.
Should the ​RPM Primary Source​ fail, the DCU uses the ​RPM Secondary Source​ if available.
Likewise, the ​RPM Third Source​ is used only when both Primary and Secondary fails.
Each of the RPM Sources can be configured to receive data from a number of possible
sensors.

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 Source DCU 410E/408E DCU 210E/208E

J1939 #1 J1939 CAN bus connected to terminals J1939 CANbus connected to terminals
49-51 (COM 4) C1.7-8.

J1939 #2 J1939 CAN bus connected to terminals J1939 CANbus #2 connected to Flexible
47-48 (COM5) I/O #20-#21.

DCU Magnetic pickup locally connected to Magnetic pickup locally connected to

DCU, terminal 44 and 45 DCU, terminals C4.1 and Flexible
I/O#18.

SDU 410 One of the two pickups connected to the SDU 410 Safety Shutdown Unit.
The SDU 410 has a scheme for selecting from its two connected pickups.

SDU 404 Magnetic pickup locally connected to SDU 404.

Local Pickup
DCU Pickup Pulses Per Revolution
If there is a pickup connected to the DCU, or “DCU” is selected among the sources above,
then set the flywheel teeth count here.

General Configuration
RPM Rounding​ rounds off the displayed value to nearest 1, 5 or 10 RPM.
Run Setpoint​ is the RPM at which the DCU indicates the engine is running.
There are also four additional ​RPM Setpoints​ that can be used as input to event handling.
RPM Ready to take Load​ is a signal that can be configured to an output relay. It activates
when that RPM is reached. It deactivates when a stop command is given, OR the speed
drops below the threshold minus 15%.
RPM Nominal Speed​ is the engines nominal speed, and is used to calculate the overspeed
setpoint and RPM overspeed test setpoints.

General
Configures how the channel is used.

Display
Configure how the channel is displayed on the panels.

Overspeed
RPM Overspeed​ is the setpoint where the DCU indicates overspeed.
RPM Overspeed Delay​ is the delay – in milliseconds – before shutdown. Typical setpoint is
100ms.
RPM Overspeed Shutdown Enabled​ is where the overspeed behaviour is selected.
Select Yes for the DCU to shutdown the engine. Select No to disable overspeed shutdown.

Disabling DCU overspeed is valid for the DCU only. The SDU is able to shutdown
the engine.

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4.3.2 Individual Speed Sensors
Note that any speed signal can be configured here, and that this is treated separately from
the Engine Speed channel configured above.
By configuring these sensors it is possible to view the current RPM from an individual speed
sensor as opposed to the standard Engine Speed sensor that acts on many inputs at once.
This is where the display and alarm settings of the three different types of speed sensors
available, can be configured.
● Engine Speed (DCU)
● Engine Speed (J1939)
● Engine Speed (J1939):2 (If enabled)
● Engine Speed (SDU 410)
● Engine Speed (SDU 404)
All Individual Speed sensors are configured the same way.

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The individual speed sensors are configured as any standard analog channel.

4.3.3 Engine Load

The engine load is used within the DCU as an additional setting when configuring alarms.

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In order to configure engine load, the DCU requires to have at least one analog channel
(4-20 mA, 0-5 V input or J1939) with a Sensor Unit of Percent. For electronic engines this
can typically be J1939 PGN 0XF003, SPN 92.
The engine load selected is now used as engine load when configuring alarms.

4.3.4 Transmission
The transmission section is used to configure transmission related channels. They are used
for Gear Control and visualization. For information on how to enable Gear Control, see the
User Interface chapter.

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4.3.4.1 Gear
Gear is used as a start interlock, and can also be configured as an additional setting for
alarms. Gear can also be configured to be shown in the header, as well as in pages.

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Gear Source
Gear Source configures the source for the gear information in the DCU. It can be any of the
following.
● In Gear Switch (T95 on DCU 410E, configurable on DCU 210E)
● Ahead / Astern Switches
● J1939 Transmission Current Gear (SPN 523)
● J1939:2 Transmission Current Gear (SPN 523)

Gear General
Configures how the channel is used.

Troll Mode Source

Configures the source for troll mode.

The troll mode source must be an enabled switch input.

Troll mode is indicated as an overlay on gear in Gear Control form on in the header, if
configured.

Forward Forward Trolling

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All of the interlocks and indications are used in conjunction with Gear Control. Configure the
source for each interlock / indication.

The sources must be an enabled switch input.

4.3.4.3 Clutch Slip

Clutch Slip, if enabled, can be configured to all analog widgets in pages. In addition, Clutch
Slip is shown in the Gear Control page.

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Source
Clutch Slip Source​ configures the source for the clutch slip signal. It can be configured to the
following.
● J1939: Percent Clutch Slip
Uses the pre-calculated sensor from J1939.
● DCU: Engine Speed
The DCU calculates clutch slip internally according to the following formula.
Clutch Slip = (Engine Speed - Shaft Speed) / Engine Speed

DCU only calculates Clutch Slip while Trolling.

The rest of the Clutch Slip configuration follows common analog channel configuration.

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4.3.4.4 Clutch Temperature

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temperature

Source
Clutch Temperature Source​ configures the source channel for the Clutch Temperature.

The rest of the configuration follows common analog channel configuration.

4.3.4.5 Clutch Pressure

Similar to Clutch Temperature configuration.

4.3.4.6 Thrustbearing Temperature

Similar to Clutch Temperature configuration.

4.3.4.7 Shaft Speed

The Shaft Speed channel can be configured to any enabled RPM channel is the system.

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The Shaft Speed channel is configured as any standard analog channel, with the exception
of the Source section which is described here.

Source
Shaft Speed Source​ sets the source for the Shaft Speed channel.
Use “Gear”​ controls the rotation direction of the shaft, if used.
Gearbox Ratio​ is a multiplier for the Shaft Speed.

If gear is used to control direction, it is recommended to enable “Mirrored view”

which will put the zero value on top of the gauge.

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4.3.5 Switch

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The switch input channels are configured as any standard switch channel.

4.3.6 4-20 mA

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The 4-20 mA input channels are configured as any standard analog channel.

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4.3.7 PT100

DCU 410E/408E only.

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The PT100 input channels are configured as any standard analog channel.

4.3.8 Temperature Sensor

DCU 210E/208E only.

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The Temperature Sensor channels are configured as any standard analog channel, with the
exception of the Sensor Type in the Sensor section which is described here.

Sensor
Sensor Type​ sets the type of sensor used. This is typically PT100.

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4.3.9 Voltage sensor

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The voltage sensor channels are configured as any standard analog channel.

For DCU 210E/208E, flexible I/O #6 (C3.1) can be configured as supply for 0 - 5 V
sensors.
For DCU 210E/208E, flexible I/O #2, #5, #12 and #18 can be configured for 0 V.

4.3.10 24V Input Functions

DCU 410E/408E only.

The 24V input functions are used for configurable input functions. In this section it is also
possible to change the polarity of Fixed Functional Inputs on the DCU 410E.

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The input functions are configured as the Function part of any standard switch channel. The
available functions are listed in that chapter as well.

These are configurable input functions only, and not available for standard switch
input channel configuration.

4.3.11 J1939
The DCU supports a large number of the standard SAE J1939 SPNs. To verify that a SPN is
supported, the DCU supports a search mechanism in the web interface. Either search by
one term or several. If several search terms are used they must all match.

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In order to configure a SPN, either search for it using the search mechanism provided or
browse through the supported SPNs in the left side column.
For instance, if looking for “Fuel Rate” signal, select D-F in the left side column.
Depending on the SPN selected for configuration, it can be configured as a standard analog
channel or a standard switch channel.

Some SPNs are categorised as enumerable SPNs, such as SPN 3543 (Engine
Operating State). These are configured similar to standard switch channels with
the exception that the event configuration is extended to the different enumerable
states of the SPN.

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It is possible to configure a 32 samples mean filter for the SPNs listed above.

4.3.11.2 Node Signals

The node signals makes it possible to configure a SPN from an individual J1939 node.

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Source
Once a ​Node​ and ​SPN​ is selected, and Submit is pressed, the node signal is locked to the
configured J1939 node. The Node Signal is thereafter configured as any standard J1939
channel.

4.3.12 Differential
A differential channel is a logical (not physical) channel, made up of two physical channels.
The physical channels may be hardwired or from the J1939 CAN bus. The differential
channel will output the difference between the two source channels.

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General
Select ​Diff Source Signal #1​ and ​Diff Source Signal #2​. The sensor unit must be the same
for the two selected source signals, for instance they must both be bar, and not one bar and
one psi.
After two channels with the same units have been selected, the differential signals are
configured as any standard analog channel.

4.3.13 Average
An average channel is a logical (not physical) channel, made up of the average of two or
more physical channels. The physical channels may be hardwired or from the J1939 CAN
bus.

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It is possible to configure deviation from average, as well as exclusion from the average
channel.

4.3.13.1 Average Signal

The average channel will output the average between the two or more source channels. The
sensor unit must be the same for the selected source signals, for instance they must both be
bar, and not one bar and one psi.

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Once a ​Sensor Unit​ is selected, all enabled channels with that sensor unit are selectable for
the average signal.

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Source Signals
Selects the signals to be included in the average channel.

The channels selected will be shown in the same order if the Average Signal is
configured in an Average template.

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4.3.13.2 Deviation Configuration
Configures the deviation from average for all channels included in the average channel.

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4.3.13.3 Exclude From Average

If any of the included average channels shall be excluded from the average calculation, this
can be configured here.

4.3.13.4 Naming
If any deviation events are configured for the average channel, the custom name of the
individual deviation channel can be configured here.

The default naming for a deviation from average is “Deviation: <Channel Name>”,
for instance “Deviation: PT100 #1”.

4.3.14 Special
These are a group of “special” signals as follows.

4.3.14.1 Input Voltage

The Input Voltage channel monitors the currently active power supply to the unit.

For DCU 410E/408E, this channel monitors either Supply 1 or Supply 2, whichever
the DCU chooses.

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The Input Voltage channel is configured as any standard analog channel.

4.3.14.2 Calculated Fuel Rate

The DCU can calculate the fuel consumption and present an approximate figure.

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Calculation Configuration
Enabled​ sets if the calculated consumption should be enabled or not.

The Boost Pressure MUST be connected to 4-20 mA channel #2.

The channel is configured as any standard analog channel.

4.3.14.3 Calculated Engine Hours

If the engine hours are not sourced from the J1939 CAN bus, it is being calculated internally
by the DCU.
The appearance of the counter is configured in this dialog.
It is possible to set an alarm or other event connected to the engine hours.

4.3.14.4 Instantaneous Fuel Economy (DCU)

The DCU can be configured to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. In order to do so, fuel
rate and vessel speed need to be supplied to the DCU.

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General
Inst Fuel Rate Signal​ selects the instantaneous fuel rate channel.
Vessel Speed Signal​ selects the vessel speed channel.
Once both are selected, the instantaneous fuel economy channel is configured as any
standard analog channel.

4.3.15 Analog Modbus

The DCU has 50 analog Modbus channels that external devices can access.
Please see the communication manual for further technical description of the registers.

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The Analog Modbus channels are configured as any standard analog channel.

The Modbus Watchdog can be used to detect loss of communication to an

external device.

4.3.16 Digital Modbus

The DCU has 500 digital Modbus channels that external devices can access.
Please see the communication manual for further technical description of the registers.
The Digital Modbus channels are configured as any standard switch channel.

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 The Modbus Watchdog can be used to detect loss of communication to an
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4.3.17 EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature)

4.3.17.1 Cylinder Deviation Event

The deviation is the difference between the cylinder value and the average value. Deviation
is positive (above zero) if the cylinder value is above the average, and negative (below zero)
if the cylinder value is below the average.

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4.3.17.2 Turbo Deviation Event

The deviation is the difference between the turbo value and the average value. Deviation is
positive (above zero) if the turbo value is above the average, and negative (below zero) if the
turbo value is below the turbo average.

4.3.18 Constant
Constant signals can be used in the DCU to define a constant value. This constant value can
be used to realize sensor signal offset using differential signals.

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4.3.19 Logical Signal

Logic signals can be used to define internal logical signals based on Boolean algebra.
The logical signals can be configured for view, alarm monitoring, and they can be connected
to any configurable output.

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The logical signal has a Logic Statement attached to it which defines the logic signal. The
Logic Statement can consist of up to 20 lines of Boolean algebra.
<line> = <value> <operator> <value>
Each line of the Logic Statement can utilize AND, OR, or NOT operators.
Each Boolean value in the expression can consist of the following
● Any configured discrete signal (e.g. Switch Input #1)
● Any fixed functional output (e.g. In Local Mode)
● Any configured Event or Silent Event (e.g. Event: High Coolant Temp)
In addition, if the Logic Statement has defined any intermediate signals, they can be used in
the expression as well.
The Logic Statement is completed by configuring “Output” as the output type. Whenever a
Logic Statement is completed it can not be modified unless entirely cleared.
The output from a logic signal can either be configured as a normal digital signal, for
instance to drive diagnostic rules, or it can be directly mapped onto a input function.

4.4 Config Outputs

4.4.1 Common Output Configuration

Any discrete output in the DCU can be configured to one of the following selections.

Select discrete signal…

This selects any configured switch input channel. If selected, the output will follow that switch
input channel.
Select output function...

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This selected any builtin output function. If selected, the output will follow that function.

The ​highlighted​ functions are the most Cranking state Panel is cranking
typically being used. (starting) the engine

Awaiting run state Panel finished cranking

Function Name Description and is waiting for the
engine to spin up
Acknowledge The acknowledge button
button is activated Running state Engine is running

Buzzer active The buzzer is active Crank delay state Crank rest time between
automatic start attempts
Shutdown in alarm There is a shutdown
list event in the alarm list Delayed stopped State is active and timer
state is running
Load Reduction in There is a Load
Alarm List Reduction event in the Cooling state Panel has activated the
alarm list Gen. Breaker Disconnect
signal and the engine is
Alarm in alarm list There is an alarm event in now running on idle load
the alarm list
Stopping state Engine is stopping
Warning in alarm There is a warning event
list in the alarm list Cooling or Cooling or stopping state
stopping state
Unacknowledged Any unacknowledged
Shutdown shutdowns Stopped state Engine has stopped/is
below 5 rpm. This state is
Unacknowledged Any unacknowledged minimum 10 sec in
Load Reduction load reductions duration.
Unacknowledged Any unacknowledged Blocked state Engine cannot be started,
Alarm alarms usually caused by a
shutdown that is not
Unacknowledged Any unacknowledged acknowledged
Warning warnings
Stopped for The panel lost all signals
All faults Any new event in the unknown reason indicating that the engine
(Unacknowledged) alarm list is running, but no stop
command was ever given
Active Faults Any active faults
to the panel. Out of fuel?
Unacknowledged Any unacknowledged or
First start attempt The first in a sequence of
or Active Faults active faults
failed start attempts has failed
Common DM1 in Any ECM-sourced
Final start attempt During an automatic start
Alarm List diagnostic message in the
failed sequence, after the final
alarm list
start attempt, + crank rest
time
Ready state The DCU is in Ready
state
In Local mode The panel is in local mode
and will not accept remote
Init. delay state The time between
commands
reception of the automatic
start signal until the first
In Remote mode Panel can be commanded
start attempt
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Prelube Override Prelube override Start management start:
- Panel is in Auto
DCU Tacho The pickup (MPU) signal - Panel is not in Local
Failure is lost during engine run - Panel supply V. is OK
- Panel is in Ready state
Service Interval One of the configured
service intervals are due In Gear In gear

Engine Protection The panel is in shutdown On Secondary Panel is running on

Override override state, and Supply secondary supply
shutdown channels are
now alarming only. New Alarm Pulse Whenever a new event
Overspeed setpoint is appears in the alarm list,
always enabled. this function activates for
a second, then
Engine Protection Same as “Engine de-activates automatically
Override Protection Override” but
/Emergency Mode also with Emergency In Manual Mode Panel is in manual mode
mode activated. and will not start
automatically
Power on The panel is powered
In Automatic Mode Panel is in automatic
Power off The panel is powered off mode

Supply Voltage The supply voltage is Primary Power Primary power failure
Low below the fixed setpoint. Failure
Note different setpoints
for 12V and 24V systems. Secondary Power Seondary power failure
Failure
Speed Relay 1, 2, The function activates at
3, 4 the configured rpm value Overspeed Engine rpm is above
configured setpoint for
Alarm or Ack The panel is being overspeed
Button or Remote acknowledged and the
Acknowledge buzzer is silenced Overspeed Test The DCU is in Overpeed
Active Test Mode.
Common Start Start or crank failure
Failed ETR Energize to Run. Active
when engine cranks or
Common Stop Stop failed. A runs.
Failed configurable timer
(Engine Stopping Time) ETS Energize to Stop.
passed without the engine Activates when engine is
stopping. stopping

Start, Stop, Alarm, Individual buttons pressed Load Reduction Load reduction active
Up, Down, Home
Button Shutdown Engine is being stopped
automatically from a
Soft Button 1, 2, 3, One of the soft buttons at sensor input, including
4 the bottom of the screen overspeed
is pressed
Running Engine is running
Ready To Take Engine rpm is above the
Load setpoint Crank Panel is cranking/ starting
the engine
Ready for PMS Panel is ready for power

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 Prelube Activation The panel has activated Amber Lamp alarm list
the prelube function
J1939:2 DM1 Red DM1 Red Lamp in alarm
J1939 <State> Individual states of SPN Lamp list
3543
Delayed Shutdown Shutdown is imminent
Emergency Panel is in emergency Imminent
start/mode mode, or an E-Start
sequence is activated SDU Acknowledge Pulse when SDU event is
acknowledged
Crank#2 Secondary crank
Event Indicator Event indicator
Prelube Failed Prelube failed
DM1 Function DM1 function is active
J1939 DM1 Amber DM1 Amber Lamp in
Lamp alarm list Postlube Activation Postlube active

J1939 DM1 Red DM1 Red Lamp in alarm

Lamp list

J1939:2 DM1 DM1 Amber Lamp in

Select event...
This selects any configured event in the DCU. If selected, the output will follow the event
state of the configured channel.

If Event is selected, the function will activate when event activates. The function
will deactivate when the event is cleared from the alarm list (both inactive and
acknowledged).
If Silent Event is selected, the function will follow the active state.

4.4.2 24V Output Functions

The 24 V outputs of the unit are configured here.

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The configuration is the same as any common output configuration.

4.4.3 Relay Functions

The on-board relays are configured here.
The configuration is the same as any common output configuration.

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Relay can be configured to Normal or Pulsed operation.

4.4.4 Speed Relays

A Speed Relay is a relay that activates on a certain engine speed RPM, and deactivates at
below the same RPM.

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For instance, speed relay #1 can be configured to activate at 1200 RPM, and will then
deactivate at 1199 RPM.
Set Event Log to Yes to create an event in the log when the speed relay activates.
The Speed Relay can be assigned to any output.

4.4.5 DM1 Functions

The DCU contains 40 internal DM1 functions which can be configured individually.

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When a DM1 function is configured, for instance SPN 91, FMI 3, it can be assigned to any
output.

DM1 Functions are active if the DM1 is active or unacknowledged in the DCU.

4.4.6 J1939 Outputs

The DCU has a variety of predefined messages available to be transmitted over J1939.

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Transmit J1939 On Idle Bus​ means that the DCU will continue to transmit J1939 data even
though the DCU is not receiving any data.
Transmit DM1​ means that the DCU will transmit DM1 for the configured transmit J1939
SPNs.

Event Type FMI

Low High

Warning 17 15

Alarm / Load Reduction 18 16

Shutdown 1 0

Out of Range 2

Receive Transmitted Signals​ makes it possible for the DCU to receive SPNs transmitted by
the DCU.

4.4.6.1 J1939
The DCU is able to broadcast J1939 data by mapping any input signal to any standard
J1939 SPN as long as the quantity of the signals match.
Select the SPN which the DCU should transmit. This can be accomplished either by
manually selecting the DPN in the left side column or by using the builtin search mechanism
of the DCU.

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Once a SPN is selected, the DCU will present a list of possible source signals in a drop
down combo box called “Signal to be Transmitted”.

The channels presented must be enabled and of the same quantity. Otherwise,
they will not show up in the list.

5 User Interface
In this section aspects of the operator user interface is defined.

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5.1 Configuration
Changes done in configuration will apply globally.

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Header
Show Gear indicator Instead Of All Ok​ should only be set to yes if “ahead/astern” switches
are used.
This will enable an arrow in the upper right corner of the screen displaying gear position.

Pages
Show Page Name Popup​ configures the page number and potential naming to be shown for
a brief period of time when switching pages.

Instruments
Industrial Style Instruments​ will not show yellow or red indication unless active.
Green section on Gauges​ will change the outer line of all gauges to green. If a warning or an
alarming threshold is set, this will still be red.
J1939 Display Switchover​ is an option for displaying automatic switchover from J1939#1 to
J1939#2.

5.2 Pages
This is where the configuration of the different pages is done.
A Page is a screen on the panel. The DCU 410E panel can maximum have 40 instrument
screens, whereas the DCU 210E can maximum have 9 instrument screens.
● is built using one of several available ​templates​.
A ​page ​
● A ​template ​
has several slot positions. A ​slot ​is simply an area on the screen.
● Each slot position can hold one ​widget ​type. A ​widget ​is for example a needle
instrument or a bar graph.
Each ​widget ​
can be assigned a ​signal​configured in the I/O section.

Widget Types
There are two different types of widgets amongst the available templates.
1. Value Widgets​
. Displays the value of a signal, for instance Engine Speed
2. Event Widgets​
. Displays the event status of a signal, for instance Warning.

Analog channels can be assigned to the following widgets.

Value Widgets Event Widgets

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Digital channels can be assigned to the following widgets.

Value Widgets Event Widgets

Enumerable channels can be assigned to the following widgets.

Value Widgets Event Widgets

Gear channel can be assigned to the following widgets.

Value Widgets Event Widget

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In the example above, two pages are already created. Click on a page to select it, for
instance click on Page 1.

Page Details
In the picture below, Page 1 is selected.

As can be seen above, ​Page 1​is made using ​Template 14​.

There are ​9 slot sections​in the template, each with a ​Widget​.
Slots 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 are assigned a signal.

Apply a Signal to a Slot

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To add a signal to a slot position, select the drop-down list for the desired slot, then select
the signal from the selection of available signals.
Only signals that have been configured for use are visible in the drop-down list.

Edit a Signal
Click on the Edit Signal link to edit the signal.

Insert a New Page

Choose whether the new page is to appear before or after an existing page, then press the
Insert Page button.
The pages will be renumbered automatically.

Choose a Template
A range of templates will be presented. Choose a template and start populating the page
with predefined signals.
The chosen template will appear at the bottom of the screen. Select a signal and press
Submit to clear the other templates.

Delete a Page
First Select the page, and then press the Delete button.
There is no undo-function, so make sure the correct page is deleted.
The pages will be renumbered automatically.

5.3 Flow Charts

Flow charts are specialized pages that displays signal data for a predefined process. Flow
charts are added to the same display rotation as normal pages.
Currently there’s only one flowchart available. This flowchart is only applicable for Genset
installations and can be used to display specialized data when the DCU is connected to a
RIO 425 module or the LSU 408.

5.4 RP Home View Configuration

This section can be used to customize the contents of the home screens of Remote Panels
(RP 410E or RP 210E220E) connected to this DCU.
Assign signals to dual and quad view.

These settings will only affect connected RPs and have no impact on the DCU
itself.

5.5 Controls
Some controls of the DCU can be enabled here. If enabled they will appear in the DCU
menu structure, directly under Controls.

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Aftertreatment
Aftertreatment system control, SPN 8148, and operating mode, SPN 9175, can be controlled
by DCU if configured.
Enable Aftertreatment System Control​ enables the transmission of SPN 8148. If enabled the
operator can toggle this in the DCU interface, under Controls. If ​Aftertreatment System
Control in Local Mode​ is configured to any switch channel, this will override the current
setting making aftertreatment system control available by switch channel only.
Aftertreatment System Control Emergency Off​ can be configured to any enabled switch
channel to work as an emergency off for the aftertreatment system, effectively transmitting
Off in SPN 8148.
Enable Aftertreatment Operating Mode Control​ enables the transmission of SPN 9175. If
enabled the operator can toggle the mode (Standard / Reduced) in the DCU interface, under
Controls. If ​Local Mode Control of Aftertreatment Operating Mode Control​ is configured to
any switch channel, this will override the current setting making mode control available by
switch channel only.

Gear
Enable Gear Control​ enables gear control and will show a Gear Control Form in the DCU.

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 The Gear Control form can be configured as a Shortcut.
The Gear Control form is highly dependent on how the Transmission section in
Config Inputs under I/O Configuration is configured.

The “Gear” widget displays current gear status according to the Gear Source for the
Transmission Input. Gear requests are performed by setting dedicated Modbus registers. In
order to make full use of this function an external PLC or similar is required to read gear
requests from the DCU via Modbus, as well as physically order the change of gear.
Propulsion Type​ defines the types of gear commands shall be available as function buttons
commands in the Gear Control form. For example ​Waterjet With Backflush​provides these
commands: “Engage”, “Disengage” and “Backflush” whereas ​Bi-directional Propeller
provide the following commands: “Ahead”, “Neutral” and “Astern”
In Local Mode Only​ will only allow for gear changes to be requested when the DCU is in
Local Mode.
Automatic Neutral Gear on Shutdown​ instructs the DCU to request neutral gear should a
shutdown occur. Neutral Gear is requested when the RPM drops below the configured RPM
during the shutdown sequence.
Request Neutral on Modbus Watchdog Timeout​ configures DCU to utilize the internal Gear
Watchdog feature. If enabled, a ​Watchdog Time​ configures the time in which the external
transmission unit must refresh the watchdog before DCU requests neutral gear.

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5.6 Shortcuts
This section allows overriding of the default functions connected to the four soft buttons
while in looking at data pages.

The following shortcuts are available for configuration.

Shortcut Function

None No function.

Language Show the language selection form.

Backlight Show the backlight selection form.

Units Show the unit selection form.

Mode Show the mode selection form.

Controls Show the Controls menu form.,

Gear Show the Gear Control form.

Quick Nav DCU 410E only. Show the quick navigation page.

Select any function from the dropdown boxes for each function button and press Submit.

5.7 Language
In this section, the custom language can be configured for channels, services, and built-in
events.

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5.7.1 All Signals

Press All Signals to display all signals available in the DCU.

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The page displays three columns of signal text. The first column is the English Default text,
the second column is the currently selected language (for example English), and the third
column is a selectable language in the web interface.

English Default English Used 2nd Language

Engine Oil Press. Engine Oil Pressure Motoroljetrykk

Engine Speed [default] Motorturtall

The English language is always available in the DCU and the RP.

The text [default] means that the English default text (column 1) will be used. Select any
[default] text to change the signal text description.

5.7.2 Enabled Signals Only

This is the same as All Signals, except that only signals that are in use are listed.

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5.7.3 Service

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The four Service intervals will indicate with a text. The default text can be changed.
As above, press the [default] text to change the default text.

5.7.4 Built-in Events

All internal events that can be generated can be customized to a different name.

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The only place where the text is shown is in the alarm list.

5.8 Buzzer
Automatic Buzzer Off is a function that may be used during the configuration phase of a
DCU. When active, any new event that triggers the Buzzer, will be automatically silenced by
the DCU. Each new event will only produce a single short buzzer beep.
This setting is automatically turned off after 10 hours or when the DCU is powered off.

6 Start/Stop/Prelube
This menu section covers the manual and automatic start and stop sequence. There are
several settings for start/stop on the DCU.

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General

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DCU Engine Start/Stop Control
The DCU Engine Start/Stop Control can be configured to three different modes.
● Exclusive​ , the DCU has exclusive control of the engine start/stop. Warnings will be
given for unexpected state changes.
● Shared​ , the DCU has shared control of the engine start/stop. No warnings will be
given for unexpected state changes.
● Deactivated​ , the DCU is not in control of the engine start/stop. No warnings will be
given for unexpected state changes.
Disable Local Start/Stop Buttons​ disables the local start/stop buttons on the DCU.

Any functional inputs configured for Local Start or Local Stop will still work.

Hold Buttons to Start/Stop​ selects if the Start and Stop buttons shall be Latched or
Momentary. Set to ​Yes​for a momentary Hold-To-Start/Stop button. The button must be
pressed until the engine has started/stopped. Set to ​No​for a latched button. The button
needs to be pressed momentarily, after which the DCU completes the start/stop sequence
as if the button was held continuously.
Typical setting is No (gives a latched button operation, which is normally preferred).
Allow E-Start​ allows the option to emergency start the engine. The E-Start will automatically
override any prelube sequence and override and shutdowns.

Only Allow Local Start in Local or Emergency Mode​ should in virtually all installations be set
to ​Yes​. If the setting is ​No​
, local start/stop will work in any mode of operation.

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Allow Automatic Start/Stop in All Operation Mode​ should in virtually all installations be set to
No​. If the setting is ​Yes​
, automatic start/stop will work in any mode of operation.
Prohibit Crank Above RPM Threshold​ selects if the DCU should prohibit crank if engine is
turning. Selectable choices are ​Not in use​, ​5 RPM​, or ​300 RPM​.
Prohibit Stop if Engine Running and Clutch Engaged​ selects if stop should be prohibited if
clutch is engaged.

Prelube
The DCU can prelube the engine at certain regular intervals, and/or before start.
Prelube Type​ selects the prelube operation before start. It can be ​No Prelube​, ​Fixed Time​
,
or ​Until Prelube Complete Signal​ .

Fixed Time Until Prelube Complete Signal

Prelube Time​ sets the time to prelube. Typical Prelube Timeout​ is the time the DCU will wait for
setting is 5 - 30 seconds. a prelube completion indication. Typical setting
to 5 - 30 seconds.

Action Upon Timeout​ sets the action if the

prelube times out. If set to ​Allow Start​, the DCU
will crank the engine upon timeout. If set to
Abort Start​, the DCU will abort the start
sequence and issue a Prelube Failure alarm.

Prelube Until Running​ selets if the prelube output shall be activated until engine RPM
passes the Run Setpoint.
Override Allowed​ selects if a prelube should be possible to manually override, to continue
the start sequence with an incomplete prelube sequence.

The override is performed in the Controls form on the DCU.

Activate ETR During Prelube​ selects if the ETR output should be activated when prelubing.

Oscillating Prelube
The DCU can prelube the engine continuously, in a never ending sequence. The sequence
is disabled while the engine is running.

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Oscillating Prelube​ enables the oscillating prelube.
Oscillating On Time​ sets the number of seconds the DCU shall lubricate the engine. Typical
setting is 60 seconds.
Oscillating Off Time​ sets the number of minutes between each lubrication action. Typical
setting is 60 minutes.
Oscillating Feedback​ selects if feedback from the oscillating prelube is required. The
feedback will have to be connected to prelube complete.
Oscillating Feedback Time​ sets the time for oscillating feedback failed warning, Prelube
Failure.

Prelube Complete Signal

Prelube Complete Source​ selects the channel to be used as a prelube complete indication.
This is typically the “Prelube Complete Switch” input signal, but can be changed if needed.

The prelube complete signal is used for both normal prelube and oscillating
prelube.

Postlube
The DCU can be configured to postlube the engine at stopping. Postlubing takes place in
Stopping and Stopped state.

Postlube Type​ enables the postlube. Selectable choices are ​No Postlube​or ​Fixed Time​.
Postlube Time​ specifies the total time to postlude during a stop sequence.
Postlube RPM Threshold​ specifies under which RPM level Postlubing should start during the
stop sequence of the engine.
Postlube Activate “Prelube Activation” Output​” selects whether postlube shall also activate
any “Prelube Activation” outputs.

Note, there’s an output function called Postlube Activation. This output function
can be used to signal an lube pump or similar to perform the actual postlubing.

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Automatic Start
The DCU can start the engine automatically. In order for an automatic start to begin the DCU
must be in automatic mode, and an automatic start request must be initiated (for instance
terminal 89 on DCU 410E).

Initial Start Delay​ sets the time before the first start attempt is performed when an automatic
start attempt is initiated. Typical setting is 1 second.
No. of Start Attempts​ sets the total number of start attempts. Typical setting is 3.
Prelube Before Each Start Attempt​ selects how the prelubing shall be performed on an
automatic start attempt. Select ​Yes ​
to prelube before each start attempt. Select ​No ​to
prelube before the first attempt only.

Starter 1

Cranking Time​ sets the time the starter engine is engaged. Typical setting is 5 - 7 seconds.
Disengage Crank Output​ allows the crank output to be disengaged before the RPM Setpoint
is reached. This is achieved by assigning this value slightly lower than the configured
setpoint. The DCU de-energizes the crank output, but remains in the cranking state when
this threshold is reached.

When this setting is used it applies to both Starter 1 and Starter 2 if Secondary
Starter is enabled..

Set to 0 to disable this feature. In this case the crank output is energized throughout the
entire cranking phase.
Delay Between Start Attempts​ selects the delay between start attempts in an automatic start.
If the engine did not start after the previous attempt, it will delay this many seconds until it
does the next start attempt. Typical setting is 5 - 7 seconds.

The timer starts when the engine rpm is less than 5 RPM.

Starter Type​ sets the starter type.

Starter Type is only available if Secondary Starter is selected.

Starter 2

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Enable Secondary Starter​ enables a dual starting functionality. Select ​Yes​for dual starting,
and ​No​for just starting the one engine.

If the Secondary Starter is enabled, a 2nd crank output needs to be configured on

an output.

Cranking Time​ and ​Delay Between Start Attempts​ are the same as for Starter 1.
When Starter 2 is enabled, start modes can be selected under the General section.

Automatic Stop
The DCU can stop the engine automatically. In order for an automatic stop to begin the DCU
must be in automatic mode, and an automatic stop request must be initiated (for instance
terminal 90 on DCU 410E).

Delay Before Disconnecting Generator Breaker​ sets the time the DCU will wait when an
automatic stop is initiated before disconnecting the generator breaker, if any. Typical setting
is 1 - 60 seconds.

The Disconnect Generator Breaker signal is not a standard output signal, and
must be configured to a suitable 24V or relay output.

Cooling Time​ sets the time the engine will continue to run (with no load) to cool down. When
the timer has elapsed, the DCU will stop the engine. Typical setting is 1 - 5 minutes.

Stopping
Configurable settings for stopping.

Stopping Time​ sets the time for the duration of the stop sequence before issuing a stopping
failure event.

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Safety Stopping Time​ is the time for the duration of safety stopping, where the DCU has lost
all run indications.
Time Hysteresis for Unsolicited Stopped​ is the configurable time for which the engine speed
needs to be below 5 RPM in order to transition to stopping from a running state.

7 Communication
All the panel communication interfaces.

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7.1 Network Configuration

Set the IP address, netmask and gateway for the DCU.
The default values are as follows:
● IP address: 192.168.0.101
● Netmask: 255.255.255.0
● Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Make ​sure ​the IP address is unique on the network.
If installing the DCU in an already established ship Ethernet environment, consult the
network manager to obtain an IP address.

The last two digits becomes the engine number, as part of the engine name.
Example: The Engine name is “Auxiliary”, the IP address is selected as
192.168.0.110. The engine name then becomes “Auxiliary #10”.

7.2 LSU 408

Selects the IP address for the LSU 408.

7.3 CANopen
The DCU has a built-in CANopen communication interface. This port can be used as a
second J1939 interface.

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The CANopen interface is no longer maintained.

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Baudrate​ selects the communication speed for the CANopen interface (COM 5 on DCU
410E). Typical setting is 125 kbps.
Node Id sets to Node ID for the DCU CANopen interface.

The Node IDmust be a unique identifier.

Download EDS file​ downloads the EDS file for the DCU. The EDS file is the Electronic Data
Sheet for a CANopen device.

7.4 Modbus RTU

The DCU has an built-in Modbus RTU communication interface.

The Modbus register map is the same as for the Modbus TCP interface.
For DCU410E/408E, the Modbus RTU interface is optocoupled and needs to be
powered with 24 V.

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Address​ selects the Modbus address for the DCU.

Baudrate​ and ​Parity​ selects the communication parameters. The interface always uses 8
data bits and 1 stop bit.
Maximum Timeout​ selects the maximum time a request is allowed to take. If a request takes
longer the reply is silently discarded.

7.5 Modbus TCP

The DCU has a built-in Modbus TCP communication interface.

The Modbus register map is the same as for the Modbus RTU interface.

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Maximum Timeout​ selects the maximum time a request is allowed to take. If a request takes
longer the reply is silently discarded.
Block Write Requests​ selects whether all write requests shall be blocked.

7.6 J1939 Configuration

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Secondary J1939 on COM5​ selects if the secondary CAN interface shall use J1939 as a
high level protocol instead of CANopen.

The Secondary J1939 configuration is only selectable here for DCU 410E/408E.
For DCU210E/208E the secondary J1939 interface is configured in the flexible I/O
section.

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J1939:1 and J1939:2 configuration is similar unless noted in this section.

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Source Address​ sets the DCU address for the J1939 interface. Default setting is 0xF2.
Request Address​ selects which J1939 address the DCU should request PGNs which are
defined by SAE to by on-request. 0xFF is a broadcast request. Default setting is 0x00.
Allowed Addresses​ makes it possible to filter J1939 nodes on the J1939 network, so that the
DCU is only reading data for specific units. Normally, all sources are accepted. Up to 10
addresses can be filtered by the DCU.
Allowed DM1 Addresses​ makes it possible to filter DM1, so that the DCU only received DM1
from certain J1939 nodes on the network. Up to 10 addresses can be filtered by the DCU.
Periodic DM53 Requests​ sets if the DCU should periodically request DM53 (Active service
codes). Any DM53 replies will be added to the alarm list.

7.6.1.1 Function Specific Configuration

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Engine Control
Distribute Start/Stop over SPN 3542​ selects if the DCU should perform start/stop over
J1939.
Distribute Engine Control Mode​ selects if the DCU should transmit ​Speed/Torque Limit
Control​or not. If selected, the ​Torque Limit​ can be configured as well.

Distribute Engine Control Mode is only selectable for J1939:1.

Transmit Nominal Speed to Engines Desired Operating Speed​ selects if the DCU should
transmit nominal speed (as configured for Engine Speed in the I/O configuration section)
over J1939.

Load Reduction / Load Reduction Override

Transmit Load Reduction​ selects whether the DCU should transmit the configurable ​Load
Reduction​ value over J1939 in a load reduction situation.
Transmit Load Reduction Override​ selects if the DCU should transmit load reduction
override over J1939 in a load reduction override situation.
Shutdown Override
Transmit Shutdown Override​ selects if the DCU should transmit shutdown override over
J1939 in a shutdown override situation.

7.6.1.2 OEM Specific Configuration

This section is only available on the J1939:1 interface.

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ECM Configuration
ECM Type​ selects the ECM type which the DCU is compatible with.

7.7 Communication Info

The page on the web interface contains useful information, especially when utilizing the
Modbus Alarm Log.
Carefully read through the register encoding and download the id-mapping files to be able to
decode the Modbus registers for the Modbus Alarm Log.

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These configuration items do not naturally belong in other sections.

Do not skip this section, as it highlights important configurations.

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8.1 Engine Application Configuration

Configuration of the Engine Application and displays which modes of operation are available
for said application.

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Auxiliary
Operator Mode selections
● Automatic
● Manual
● Local

Combined
Operator Mode selections
● Emergency
● Harbor
● Local

Propulsion
Operator Mode selections
● Remote
● Local

Emergency
Operator Mode selections
● Emergency
● Local

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8.2.1 Miscellaneous Events

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miscellaneous events

Primary Power Fail Enabled​ and ​Secondary Power Fail Enabled​ are used to enable events
when either supply is low. Typical setting is ​Yes​, as the DCU 410E/408E should be powered
by two individual power supplies.

Primary Power Fail Enabled and Secondary Power Fail Enabled are only available
on DCU 410E/408E.

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 If the secondary power is not in use, the low voltage alarm on this input needs to
be disabled.

J1939 CAN bus Broken Wire Alarm When Engine Not Running​ selects if the DCU should
issue an event (J1939 Data Link Inactive) when the J1939 link is detected as idle. Some
engines electronic control modules (ECM) stops sending CAN traffic when the engine is not
running or when stopping a running engine. To avoid nuisance alarms in these situations,
set this setting to ​No​
.
J1939 CAN bus Nodes Lost Warning​ selects if the DCU should issue an event (J1939
Nodes Lost) when a J1939 node is lost on the network.
Erratic J1939 Data Warning Enabled​ selects if erratic data on the SPN should generate a
sensor fault warning for that SPN.
J1939 CANbus Red Lamp Severity configures how the DM1 red lamp signal status is
handled by the DCU. The DCU can be configured to ​Disabled​, ​Alarm​, or ​Shutdown​.
J1939 CAN bus Amber Warning Lamp Enabled​ configures whether the DM1 amber lamp
should generate a warning or not.
RP Lost Warning Enabled​ selects whether the DCU should issue a warning when a
connected RP is lost.
Shutdown Override Warning Enable​ Control whether shutdown override shoule drive the
buzzer or not.

8.2.2 Suppress DM1 Fault

The ability to suppress combinations of SPN and FMI appearing on the J1939 interface.

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dm1 faults

8.2.3 DM1 FMI Severity

Each FMI can be configured to either ​Inactive​, ​Maintenance​, ​Warning​, ​Alarm​, or ​Load
Reduction​.

8.2.4 Output Event Configuration

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Latched Outputs For Threshold Events​ selects whether the individual threshold events
(Warning High Event, Alarm High Event etc) used within the DCU should be latched or not.
Latched is defined as an active or unacknowledged event in the alarm list.

The common output events (for instance Event: 4-20mA #1) are always latched.

8.2.5 Modbus Watchdogs

Modbus Watchdogs can be used to generate events if an external device does not kick the
watchdog in the DCU within a configured time.

In order to kick the watchdog, external devices must write a logical ‘1’ to the
Modbus coil.
Reading the Modbus coil will show if the watchdog has timed out or not.

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8.3 Counter Configuration

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Display
Configures what counters to show.
Source
Set the counter source to be either from the J1939 CAN bus, or from a locally generated
counter in the DCU.
● Typically, on an electronic engine this shall be set to J1939.
● Likewise, if there is no CANbus on the engine, this setting must be Local for the
counters to work.

8.4 Counters
The DCU calculates and stores engine running hours.

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General
Display of current counters.
Update Local Calculated Values
If required, the local calculated counters can be updated / adjusted here.

8.5 Acknowledge Configuration

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Only Acknowledge Visible Events​ selects if the DCU can only acknowledge events that are
visible in the current view of the alarm list when performing an acknowledge all.
Disable Remote Acknowledge​ can disable all types or remote acknowledge.
Enable DM11​ selects if the DCU should perform a DM11 request when an acknowledge all
is performed.
Perform SDU Acknowledge over Modbus​ is used to acknowledge SDU events over the SDU
Link when one or many SDU events are acknowledged in the DCU alarm list.

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8.6 Operation Mode Configuration
Operation Mode Locked to Input​ can be used to lock the operation mode to switch inputs, so
that any operator mode change is prohibited.

8.7 Event Log

The DCU has a built-in event log. The event log is the same as seen on the unit.

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Everything
This displays a list of all events in chronological order.

Alarms Only
This displays a list of all warning, alarm and autostop (shutdown) events.

User Interaction Only

This displays a list of all button presses.
● Local Start/Stop Button
● Local Alarm List Button
● Service Complete Button
● Service Remind me later Button

Commands Only
This displays a list of all remote commands to the DCU.

Events Only
This displays a list of all events that are not alarms.
● Automatic Mode input (terminal 88, or configurable input configured as Automatic
Mode).

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 ● Speed Switches
● Prelube Override
● Power On/Off
● Crank Without Prelube
● Start Disabled input (terminal 87)

Sequence Only
The following events are logged as Sequence.
● Automatic Start/Stop (terminal 89/90)
● Remote Start/Stop (terminal 91/92)
● Remote Acknowledge (terminal 93)
● Remote Start/Stop by command (RP and Modbus)
● Remote Acknowledge by command (RP and Modbus)

Save As...
The current list of events can be saved into a text file.

8.8 Override Configuration

home / dcu / miscellaneous / override configuration

Shutdown Override Configuration

Transmit Shutdown Override to SDU​ automatically transmits shutdown override to SDU over
the SDU Link.

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 This does not affect the transmitting of shutdown override from SDU to DCU.

Transmit Shutdown Override J1939​ selects if the DCU should transmit shutdown override
over J1939 link.
Shutdown Override from J1939​ selects if the DCU should use shutdown override from
J1939.

Load Reduction Override Configuration

Transmit Load Reduction Override J1939​ selects if the DCU should transmit load reduction
over J1939 link.
Load Reduction Override from J1939​ selects if the DCU should use load reduction override
from J1939.

8.9 System Voltage Configuration

DCU 210E/208E only.

The 200E Series is designed to be used in either 12VDC or 24VDC installations.

Select the correct system voltage for this application.

8.10 Sea Trial

home / dcu / miscellaneous / sea trial

The Sea Trial functionality in the DCU provides tools to define and sample sensor data
during sea trial.

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8.10.1 Configuration

home / dcu / miscellaneous / sea trial / configuration

Sea Trial Mode Enabled​ activates sea trial related functions and configuration
options.
Sea Trial Active Reminder Warning​ makes it possible to deactivate a reminder
warning that would otherwise be displayed in the Alarm List as long as Sea Trial
Mode is enabled.

8.10.2 Configure Signal List

home / dcu / miscellaneous / sea trial / configure signal

list

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This section is used to define a list of sensor data that is to be sampled during a sea trial run.
Signals
Displays the currently configured list of signals.
Append Signal
By selecting a signal from the combo box and clicking Submit, the chosen signal is added to
the list. Any signal currently enabled (including signals configured as Seatrial Only can be
added to the list. It is only possible to add a signal once, so only signals currently not on the
list are available.
List Presets
Provides a few predefined list options. If selecting any of these options and pressing submit,
the current list is replaced by a preset list of signals.

8.10.3 Inspect Signals

home / dcu / miscellaneous / sea trial / inspect signals

Provide a quick view of the status of the current list of sea trial signals. Each signal is
displayed together with its current value if available. Reload the page to get a new reading of
signal values.

8.10.4 Sample

home / dcu / miscellaneous / sea trial / sample

Can be used to sea trial to retrieve a sample of all configured signals. If a USB stick is
inserted in the DCU the sample is also stored on the USB drive.

8.10.5 USB

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Provides USB related functions during sea trial mode if a USB stick is inserted. For example
the complete data log can be downloaded.

8.11 Custom Version Text

Any custom version text can be entered here and be made available for view in the DCU
panel.

8.12 Factory Reset

Command for factory resetting the DCU.

9 Communication Interface List

The DCU Communications Interface List covers the communication interface for
● Modbus RTU (COM 3 for DCU410E/408E)
● Modbus TCP (COM 6 for DCU410E/408E)
The Communication I/O list is available online from one of the following links
● Click ​here​, or
● https://goo.gl/MP7EQM

9.1 DCU Capacity

9.1.1 Functionality and Content Highlights

● 2 x 24 V DC redundant supply (DCU 410E/408E only)
● 5.7" TFT colour
● Touch interface (DCU 210E only)
● RP 410E Remote Panel link (TCP/IP)
● Internal web server for configuration and support
● Password protected configuration
● User selectable units (U.S. / Metric)
● True multilingual
● Sophisticated alarm configuration
● Supply voltage monitoring and alarm
● Extensive alarm list with ECM diagnostics
● SPN/FMI codes, translated into current selected language
● Log of all events
● Configurable prelube functionality
● Service interval timers
● Ambient light sensor for automatic backlight adjustment
● Calculated approximate fuel consumption values
● Certified by major classification societies (DCU 410E/408E only)

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9.1.2 Total I/O capacity
The I/O capacity of the DCU can be expanded using one or more of the RIO units.

Signal type DCU 400E DCU 200E RIO 410 RIO 210 RIO 412 MK-14

4-20 mA 4 19 9 - - -

PT100 4 2 8 8 - -

Switch Inputs 8 21 4 6 - -

Thermocouple K-type 0 0 2 2 20 -

Configurable Relays 2 2 2 2 - 14

Configurable 24V Out 4 19 2 2 - -

0-5V Inputs 0 19 1 8 - -

J1939 Channels Many Many - - - -

RIO 410 Support 4 1

RIO 210 Support 1 1

RIO 412 Support 1 1

MK-14 Support 1 -

Note that the standard I/O capacity of the DCU210E/208E utilizes flexible I/O,
meaning a total of 19 I/O are available for 4-20mA, Switch Input, 24V output, and
voltage input. If the secondary J1939 interface is not used, additional 2 switch
inputs can be used.

10 RIO 410 Configuration

The configuration of the RIO 410 is part of the DCU configuration. From the DCU web server
home page, select RIO.

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Hardware Configuration
Enable for every RIO device if a warning for lost device should be given.

All I/O configuration of the RIO 410 is configured as normal channel configuration as
described earlier.

11 RP Configuration
The RP remote panel reads the engine configuration from the DCU panel, so no detailed
configuration is necessary.
In addition to the Power-On wizard, this chapter explains the Administration section of the
panel.

The screenshots in this section are mixed from RP 210E and RP 410E. The
functionality is however the same.

11.1 Power On Wizard

When power is first applied, the RP will perform a first power-on startup wizard.
Finish the steps to proceed with the installation.

Everything in the startup wizard can be changed in the panel menu later.

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Select Installation Language
The selected language is used during the installation process only. The operator can change
language in the menu later.

Select Administrator Password

First, the RP asks for the default password. From the factory, this is 1234.
Next, the RP asks for the administrator password, which must be typed twice.

Select IP Address
The IP address shall be unique on the ethernet network.
The RP default address is 192.168.0.201.

If installing several panels in the same network, make sure they all have unique
addresses.

Select Panel Location

Select the location that best matches the location of the panel.
This information is used on other RP remote panels only.

DCU Connection / Scan for DCUs

Press the Search button to search for DCU engine panels in the network.

The RP 210E can connect to one DCU engine panel only.

The RP 220E can connect to two DCU engine panels.
The RP 410E can connect to eight DCU engine panels.

If the engine panel is not ready at this time, simply proceed. This step can be revisited in the
RP panel menu later.

Done
The RP startup wizard has now finished.
If no DCU panel has been attached, then the RP menu is displayed.

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11.2 Administration Menu
To get to the Administrative menu, do as follows.
1. Press the Home button
2. Select the Settings icons
3. Select the Administration icon
4. Type the Administration password made during the startup wizard.
The RP administration menu has installation selections that should be considered for each
installation.

11.2.1 DCU Connection / Connections

In the DCU Connection menu, press the Search button. The panel will list all available DCU
engine panels on the network.
For the RP 210E, select an engine and press the Ok button.
For the RP 220E, select up two engines and press the Ok button.
For the RP 410E, select up to eight engines and press the Ok button.

For RP 220E and RP 410E, toggle the ignore check box on or off to assign a
desired set of connected DCUs.
Ignoring a DCU makes it completely invisible to an operator on the RP.

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Once ready with the selection, press Ok and the RP will automatically self-configure to
match each of the selected DCUs configuration.
The RP has now saved the connection and will be displaying the instruments pages from the
connected DCU.

11.2.1.1 Manually Assignment of DCUs

It is possible to manually assign DCUs to the RP, in case a router is used blocking the DCU /
RP discovery protocol mechanism.

home / rp / communication / manual dcu

Add the IP address of the DCU. Up to 5 DCUs can be manually added.

When a DCU is manually added, the operator needs to enable it manually using
the DCU Connection in the RP panel.

11.2.2 DCU Alarms

If enabled, the RP will display all alarms from the DCU engine panel.
If disabled, the RP will not display any alarms from the DCU engine panel. This is typically
used in the wheelhouse, if there is another RP panel in a manned engine control room.

11.2.3 DCU Acknowledge

This controls how the RP shall handle alarm reset and acknowledge.

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Acknowledge Mode
● Not allowed​ . The RP can not acknowledge engine alarms. Select this only if the
alarms are to be acknowledged in another panel instead.
● Silence only​ . The Buzzer can be silenced, but the alarms can not be acknowledged.
● Ack & Silence​ . Full acknowledge control, just as on the local DCU engine panel.

Acknowledge Options
● Only Acknowledge Visible Events​. Check this option to not be able to
acknowledge all alarms with a long-press (1 sec) on the Acknowledge button.
● DCU Acknowledge without being Active Station​. Allow acknowledge of DCU
engine alarms independent of active station.

11.2.4 IP Address
If necessary, change the RP panel IP address.
Always make sure that
● The three first digits are equal for all panels in the network.
● The last digit is unique in the Ethernet network.
Changing the RP IP address does not require a new DCU Connection to be performed.

Make sure the new IP address is unique on the network.

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11.2.5 Cameras
Connect an IP camera to the Ethernet network, and key in the camera IP address. The RP
can connect and display images from IP cameras. Below is an example picture from the
galley.

Select the camera type and set the IP address (as printed on the camera) for the camera.

The RP 210E/220E support 1 camera, where the RP 410E supports up to 4

cameras.
Each camera needs to have a unique IP address.

If using the Generic Camera Type, the protocol must be selected, either HTTP or RTSP.
Only limited configuration of the Generic camera type is available from the panel screen.
Should more advanced configuration be required, such as login details and paths etc, such
options are available from the Web Interface of the RP.

Connecting a Generic camera to the RP normally requires specific configuration of

the camera itself. Consult the documentation from the Camera provider.

11.2.6 Station Location

Select the current location for this panel.
This is used in conjunction with multiple RP remote panels, where there is a need for the
other panels to see which panel is asking to become the active station for a certain engine.

11.2.7 Functional Inputs

Assign input functions to available switch inputs.

RP 210E/220E support 3 functional inputs, C1.1, C1.2, and C1.4.

RP 410E supports 4 functional inputs, terminal 4 - 7.

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To assign or change the function for an Input Channel, click the channel and select the
desired option from the popup dialog.
Available functions are:

Function Description

None No function.

Acknowledge Acknowledge all events.

Silence Buzzer Silence buzzer.

Request Active Station When energized, makes an Active Station request. No action if the RP
is already Active Station. On RP 220E/410E the request is made for all
DCUs not already under Active Station.

Start The input replicates the start button behavior when energized .

Stop The input replicates the stop button behavior when energized .

Operator Lock While energized all operator input is blocked. Neither the touch
interface nor the buttons respond to user input. A indicator is shown at
the bottom right to signify this state.

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11.2.8 Functional Outputs
Certain functions can be configured to control the onboard relays.
If the optional relay board module MK-14 is connected to the RP, 14 additional relays will be
available.

The MK-14 option is only available for RP 410E through COM 5.

Function Description

None No function.

Buzzer Active Buzzer is active.

Active Station RP is active station over at least one DCU.

Engine(s) Running At least one configured engine is in a running state.

All Engines Running All configured engines are in running states.

Acknowledge Button Acknowledge button is pressed.

Acknowledge Button (1 second 1 second pulse when the acknowledge button is pressed.
pulse)

Alarms in Alarm List Warnings, Alarms, Shutdowns in Alarm List.

Diagnostics in Alarm List J1939 Diagnostics in Alarm List.

All Faults Unacknowledged Warnings, Alarms, Shutdowns in Alarm List.

11.2.9 Change Password

The default password is 1234.
In order to preserve the configuration from unauthorized access, the password should be
changed. Enter a 4-digit code to secure the configuration, and keep the password in a safe
place.

If the password is lost, the encrypted code can be used to recreate the original
password.

11.2.10 Station Priority

Set the RP panel priority that is right for the application. Depending on the priority the panel
is given it acts differently in conjunction with other RP remote panels.

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Priority
There are three RP priorities.
● Priority 1​panels will always become an active station if required. It will take the
engine control from panels with priority 1, 2 or 3.
● Priority 2​panels must ask for engine control. Priority 1 and Priority 2 panels with
engine control must agree to the handover.
● Priority 3​panels can never do engine commands.

The following are guidelines for selecting a station priority.

● If this RP is the only remote panel in the installation, then select ​Priority 1​.
● If there are more RP remote panels than this one, then select ​Priority 1 or 2​.
● If this RP remote panel is for monitoring only, then select ​Priority 3​.

Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3

Typically highest Typically lower priority Typically in a possible
priority control station, control station or public area, or where
like the engine control wheelhouse. commands shall not
room. be possible.
Also if one RP in the
network only.

Take command Can always take Can take command Disabled.

command from the from active station
current active panel; panels with priority 1 This priority can never

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 no question asked. or 2 after confirmation be an Active Station.
at the current active
Note!​ If the operator panel.
tries to execute a
command, and the
panel is not the active
station, it will
immediately become
the active station and
execute the command.

Release command Will handover Will handover If in command, will

command to any other command to any other handover command to
priority 1 panel priority 1 panel priority 1 or 2 panels
immediately. immediately. immediately.

May handover May handover

command to priority 2 command to priority 2
panels, depending panels, depending
upon Confirmation upon Confirmation
Timeout Priority. Timeout Priority.

Timeout
This function is used in conjunction with multiple RP remote panels and active station
handover.
Example: An RP panel X is currently the active station for an engine.
If an RP panel Y is requesting active station for an engine, and the operator at RP panel X
does not respond to the request within the defined period of time, then it is assumed there is
no operator at RP panel X.
In these instances, the RP panel X can be configured to automatically either release its
active station status for the engine, or deny the request altogether.

Either action takes place after the defined timeout

11.2.11 Lock
Leave administrative menu area, and lock the unit.

11.2.12 Start/Stop Buttons

Enable or disable the start/stop buttons of the RP.

11.2.13 Web Interface

Enable or disable the web interface. If the web interface is disabled, it can be enabled
temporarily in the non-password protected menu area.

11.2.14 Reset to Factory Defaults

Command to restore factory defaults. All configuration will be lost.

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12 Troubleshooting

12.1 Password
The panel will issue an encrypted code if a wrong password is entered.

The factory default password is ​1234​. If this password does not work, a new
password has been set.

This encrypted code can be sent to your distributor, who will be able to obtain the original
password.

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