Wärtsilä Device / Instrument
Propulsion control systems for smooth operations
Wärtsilä Propulsion Control System (PCS) with ProTouch remote control: one control point for thrusters, controllable pitch propellers, waterjets and Gate Rudders; plus EcoControl pitch/RPM optimisation.
Description
The Wärtsilä Propulsion Control System (PCS) consists of control devices, displays, indicators and modules designed to operate with any propulsion configuration on a modern ship. It is operated through the Wärtsilä ProTouch remote propulsion control system and suits newbuild and retrofit projects.
Wärtsilä ProTouch
ProTouch combines lever units and a touchscreen into a single control point for all propulsors:
- Transverse, steerable and retractable thrusters
- Controllable pitch propellers
- Waterjets
- Gate Rudders
All propulsors are shown on a single screen, with separate views for the captain and for the engineer monitoring propulsion equipment and auxiliaries. Its modular design means fewer components and easier installation for shipbuilders.
Typical layouts
- Rotatable lever units for steerable thrusters or waterjets, with emergency stop and backup select buttons
- Single- or double-headed lever units for transverse thrusters and CP propellers
- 10'' touchscreens with control functions; a second display for redundancy
- Overhead multi-gauge indicator display per propulsor (optional on some layouts)
- Emergency clutch-out buttons for waterjets; optional steering wheel
- ProTouch base unit for basic needs: panel plate with lever unit and 8-button/indication units, no touchscreen
Wärtsilä EcoControl
A smart propulsion control function that automatically and in real time selects the most efficient setpoint between propeller pitch and engine RPM. Available for newbuilds and as a retrofit for existing vessels.
Lifecycle
Wärtsilä follows a lifecycle roadmap aimed at a propulsion control system lifecycle of at least 15 years, after which a replacement system can be purchased.
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