Brunvoll has a longer history of control systems, from early 1960s till today. Therefore, we also offer several support, upgrade and retrofit options. Below is an overview of the more common, but please contact us for a solution fit your needs and your excisting systems.
Overview of the more common upgrade options include, and are detailed further below:
The options in bold type are detailed further in this article, while the others are found on other pages. An overview of Brunvoll control systems through the ages are found here: The Brunvoll Control Legacy
Some of these systems were delivered under the brand of Volda Mekaniske, Mar-El, or Scana, in addition to Brunvoll, so the logos and physical appearance for these systems might vary a bit.
The conversion kit to Saia PCD3 offers a replacement of the existing PCD2 or PCD4 with only a very small modification of the control system. The replacement unit will fit the existing control cabinet. The replacement is done without any impact to the rest of the control system. Cabinets, wiring, cabling, panels, and sensors do not require replacement. The upgrade does not require any modification of the pitch feedback system.
The PCD3 PLC will be delivered according to existing system functionality, and operation of the system remains unchanged. The PCD3 PLC upgrade includes a new and improved software, and has the advantage of being supported hardware. The conversion kit is on stock at Brunvoll for fast delivery.
PCD4 and PCD2 PLC units have been obsoleted from Saia for some time, but Brunvoll has maintained a spares stock. The stock is now at a level where Brunvoll cannot guarantee future availability for PCD2 or PCD4 spare parts. We are now in a position that a replacement of the control system will be the only option. Brunvoll recommends upgrading of the control system to avoid future repair issues. There is no known EOL notification from Saia on PCD3.
Older Neptune control systems can be upgraded by Brunvoll
• Easy installation.
• Additional advantages
Older Neptune Compact systems can be upgraded to Triton or Neptune II control system.
• Easy installation.
• Additional advantages
The upgrade option we deliver is a Siemens S7 PLC, which replace the S5 PLC in the older control systems. By using the existing hardware in the controller cabinet and combining this with a newer PLC we are able to offer a simple to install solution at a reasonable price. The Siemens S7 PLC is still in stock in foreseeable future.
The upgraded system comes complete with a touch screen operator panel that allows the engineers on board to adjust the settings of the system and read the internal alarm history of the remote control system.
Another advantage when upgrading is that the remote control systems will be programmed to comply with existing class requirements with regards to monitoring and failure states (FMEA requirements). Further upgrades such as operation modes, alarms, monitoring, PTH (“take me home”) and so on can also be implemented.
Brunvoll offers full retrofit options for your vessel to the newest in Propulsion & Manoeuvering. See related options below.
Brunvoll offers full retrofit options for your vessel to the newest in Positioning & Station Keeping. See related options below.
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Sales Manager Retrofit, Brunvoll Volda AS
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