POWER FOR MARINE PROFESSIONALS
VOLVO PENtA D16: A tEchNOLOgIcAL ShIFt
those of other manufacturers too. Solut ions range f rom inexpensive elect r ical jog systems to advanced control sys tems feat ur ing f ul ly proportional control and utilising microprocessors and computer-
In a basic jog system, popular
with fishing boats and other working craft, a single-axis joystick elect rically signals a valve to raise or lower the rever sing def lector. The joystick returns to centre when the def lector is in the desired posit ion. A helm gauge is available to indicate the position of the deflector. Multiple control stat ions, typically used on commercial and sports fishing vessels, can easily be added. Vessels equipped have ranged from patrol boats to fast multi-
Ship propulsion specialist
Designed for durability and tested for tens of thousands of hours in tough conditions. Built on the latest in engine technology, the Volvo Penta D16 delivers 100–150 hp more power and up to 60% improved torque than previous model.
• Total electronic control, high-pressure injectors and 4-valve technology for impressive fuel economy.
• Complies with IMO, EPA2, EU, IWW, Rhine River Step 2 and DNV’s Clean Design.
The D16 marine diesel from Volvo Penta. It’s a technological shift.
Propulsion D16 MH
Wär tsilä markets a joystick system called Lipsstick, a name that links it with the company’s Lipst ronic 7000 machinery cont rol system. Lipsst ick provides coordinated control of up to eight propulsion and steering items including CP propellers (which could be Lips), bow and stern thrusters, and rudders. It offers intuitive manual control of supply vessels, tugs and other working craft when proceeding at low speed or manoeuvring. The joystick sends signals to the integrated Lipstronic control system, which then commands the appropriate actuators via a real-time data
Rolls-Royce Ulstein says that
Crankshaft power, kW/hp, rating 1: 368/500 405/550 442/600 479/650 Crankshaft power, kW/hp, rating 2: 552/750
Marine Genset D16 MG Power Output. 50/60 Hz:
400–600 kVA Volvo Penta Marine Genset Range: 70–2000 kVA
joysticks provide a simple, easy- to-use control interface. The company offers independent as well as integrated single joystick control of propulsion, thrusters and rudders. Kamewa offers joystick control of its waterjet systems. Kongsberg Maritime can integrate joystick units with its AutoChief C20 range of control systems, some of which are suitable for vessels of modest size and complexity. Joysticks are the norm for controlling dynamic positioning systems; The Netherlands-based company Praxis Automation, to quote one example, includes joystick control as part of its Mega-
Overal l, joyst ick systems
have much to offer as a natural, intuitive control interface and acceptance of them for control of maritime assets is on a firmly
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