DCU 410 Engine Controller

The DCU 410 controller

The DCU 410 is the base building block to build a supervision system for both variable speed (propulsion or pumps) or fixed speed (generating set) diesel engines. It is a compact unit comprising of a front face utilizing a 5.7” colour screen with ¼ VGA resolution and “soft touch” buttons, which can be mounted to almost any flat surface with a cut-out.
The DCU 410 can accept inputs from J1939 data links, CAN open interfaces, Modbus RS485 and up to 16 analogue or digital inputs in its own right. It provides outputs in all these digital formats and via a standard Ethernet. The DCU 410 also provides engine control logic and the outputs required, including but not limited to, Pre Lubrication control, start & stop signals, both ETR and ETS, plus remote interfaces for these functions. Connections are made via clearly labelled connectors on the rear of the panel need no specialist tools.

Why more customers select the DCU 410

Customers of the DCU 410 find that the simple, self configuring connectability and functionality are prime reason to select this model across many applications and uses on board ship that require compliance to global standards. With more than ten languages including Chinese and Russian built in, the information the product displays is easy to understand, leading to better operational decisions.

The ability of the unit to connect to other ships systems without sophisticated software or specialist tools makes it installable and useable by non experts. Customizable by a simple laptop with a web browser and a standard Ethernet cable, the password protected areas allow more flexible configuring or customization when required.

With a literally “plug & play” capability, the DCU 410 configures all other elements of the Marine Pro system automatically.

#1 Benefit - Same hardware for many applications

• Holds internally up to 50 customer selectable configuration files via a “startup wizard”
• Connectable to multiple engine types and or ships systems
• Suitable for fixed and variable speed applications

#2 Benefit - No specialist skills for startup or installation

• Pre printed connection function on units
• Simple connectivity – no special tools
• Pre loaded configurations to meet Classification Society rules for UMS

#3 Benefit - Ability to communicate with whole ship systems

• Ethernet connectivity means plug and play within global standards
• Simple two wire communication via Modbus to Marine Pro I/O expansion modules
• Affordable expandability to create a small ships alarm system

#4 Benefit - Accountability

• 5.7” Colour screen means clear, precise indications
• Historical event list
• Displays engine faults in real text

#5 Benefit - No specialist crew training

• More than ten languages changeable by crew
• Clear color user interfaces
• Icons rather than text

#6 Benefit - Web based software

• No specialist programming or configuration skills
• Web server built in
• Local or remote updating

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