NW-4010 BCU - Bridge Control Unit
The ultimate solution to user-friendly, easy to understand operation, this unit provides direct function access as well as remote system diagnostics, enabling any crewmember to find his way around without the need for special training...
Mounted within the bridge console, it continuously shows crystal clear unambiguous messages about what’s going on within the VDR. May serve as the installation and configuration unit at commissioning time, and eliminates the need for an external PC at survey or service instances. Performs ‘bit-error-rate analysis’ at the mandated annual survey.
- Clear dimmable dot- matrix display 4 lines x 20 characters for easy to understand messages.
- Reports any faults with part– or unit identification to replace, in order to eliminate the ship’s detainment as a result of malfunctioning of any VDR component. Monitors system integrity, power analysis, signal quality, etc., even remote.
- Front data-access (RJ-45) to the VDR network system for instant data download and Replay functionality in the event of incidents, becoming compulsory in 2007.
- Optionally (NW-4016) contains a synchronized, retrievable Compact Flash Disk for offbridge data analysis after an accident, incident, or for training purposes.
- Serves as the user terminal for configuration of automatic messages and day reports to be sent via Satcom systems.
- The BCU has a further 2 high-speed NMEA channels for i.e. AIS, enabling fast interconnection at the Bridge Console.