The AHD 502 control unit is a microprocessor-controlled device for operating and displaying measurement data from the power unit of the bow thruster, consisting of a three-phase asynchronous engine (slip ring rotor) with an attached fixed propeller. As standard, control units are installed in the bridge console (master control unit) and in the ship's cam positions (slave control units). Up to 4 devices can be connected to the AHD 501 control unit.