AHD-TCS A
Electronic Control Unit for Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS
The electronic control unit AHD-TCS A is the central unit for acquisition of all measuring data and control inputs and thereof for resulting control of trim tabs hydraulic aggregates for port and starboard trim tab.
Product Features
- Patent-registered trim tabs control system
- Module with basic plate for surface mounting installation in consoles, control panels or control cabinets
- Degree of protection IP 20
- Power supply 24VDC for the entire system incl. hydraulic aggregates, typ. 32A
- Analog inputs for flow meters of hydraulic aggregates and e.g. for an inclination sensor
- Analog outputs 0 – 10VDC for connection of AHD-TCS round gauges for indication of angular position of trim tabs
- Interface for GPS-receiver for calculation of ship speed (data also available via CAN-bus)
- CAN-bus interface for connection with external display units with graphically supported operation
- RS232 interface for configuration of device etc.
- Connection terminals for connection of operating panel AHD-TCS OP A
- Outputs for control of hydraulic pumps for port and starboard trim tab
- Output for common failure
- Calibration of trim tabs by measurement of end position/end position distance via counting of pulses of flow meters
- Recording of ship-specific trim curves for speed and attitude depending on trim tab position for optimized automatic operation