400E Series Configuration Manual

Manual# 1006423
Configuration Manual
400E Series
DCU 410E – Engine Control Unit
RP 410E – Remote Panel
RP 410E DCU 410E

Configuration Manual
for
Marine Pro 400E Series
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DCU 410E Diesel Engine Control Unit
RP 410E Remote Panel
Revision 1.1
Revised September 20, 2016
Revision history:
Rev. Date Description
1.0 16.11.15 Initial Release Revision
1.1 20.09.16 Updates for RP410E
Copyright © 2016 by Auto-Maskin AS.
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Configuration Manual – 400E Series Page ii

Analog Modbus ........................................... 23
Contents Digital Modbus ............................................ 23
EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature).................. 23
CONFIG OUTPUTS ................................................. 24
DOCUMENT INFORMATION ................................ 1
24V Outputs................................................. 24
ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................. 1 Relays .......................................................... 24
Responsibilities .............................................. 1 Speed Relays ................................................ 24
MATCHING FIRMWARE ............................................ 1 J1939 Outputs.............................................. 25
ORDERING INFORMATION......................................... 1
INTERFACE DESIGN ............................................ 26
OVERVIEW OF THE 400 SERIES .................................. 2
Configuration ................................................. 2 CONFIGURATION .................................................. 26
RP 410E Remote Panel .................................. 2 PAGES ................................................................ 26
Ethernet Switch ............................................. 2 Insert a new Page ........................................ 26
Expansion ...................................................... 3 Choose a Template ...................................... 26
FIRST POWER-ON ................................................... 3 Delete a Page .............................................. 26
Preparations .................................................. 3 RP HOME VIEW CONFIGURATION ............................ 27
First Power-On Wizard .................................. 3
START/STOP/ PRELUBE ...................................... 28
CONFIGURATION OF THE DCU ............................. 4
SETTINGS ............................................................ 28
THIS SECTION EXPLAINS THE CONFIGURATION OF General ........................................................ 28
Prelube ........................................................ 29
THE DCU ........................................................... 4
Oscillating .................................................... 30
CONFIGURATION- AND FIRMWARE FILES...................... 4
Auto Start/Stop ........................................... 30
DCU Web Server Configuration Interface ...... 4
Starter 1 / Starter 2 ..................................... 30
DCU USER INTERFACE MENU ................................... 4
Automatic Stop ............................................ 31
USB Memory Interface .................................. 4
Stopping ...................................................... 31
Firmware upgrade ......................................... 5
Copy configuration file .................................. 5 USER INTERFACE ................................................ 32
Connecting to the DCU .................................. 5
LANGUAGE .......................................................... 32
Further connection settings ........................... 5
All Signals .................................................... 32
WEB SERVER CONFIGURATION .................................. 7
Enabled Signals Only ................................... 32
Home ............................................................. 7
Service ......................................................... 32
DCU ................................................................ 7
BUZZER............................................................... 33
RIO ................................................................. 7
Buzzer Off .................................................... 33
SDU ................................................................ 7
GEAR INDICATOR .................................................. 33
Upload Wallpaper ......................................... 8
MK-14 ............................................................ 8 ENGINE MODEL ................................................. 34
Versions ......................................................... 8
ENGINE NAME ..................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ............................................ 8
SERVICE INTERVAL ............................................. 35
MAIN DCU WEB SERVER MENU ........................... 9
VIEW SERVICE STATUS ........................................... 35
Password ....................................................... 9
CONFIGURE ......................................................... 35
File ................................................................. 9
Service Enabled............................................ 35
I/O CONFIGURATION..........................................11 Next Service At ............................................ 35
Then Every ................................................... 35
CONFIG INPUTS .................................................... 11
Engine Speed ............................................... 11 COMMUNICATION ............................................. 36
Source .......................................................... 11
NETWORK CONFIGURATION .................................... 36
Individual Speed Sensors ............................. 13
J1939/CANOPEN ................................................ 36
Switch .......................................................... 15
Baudrate ...................................................... 36
4-20 mA ....................................................... 17
Node ID ........................................................ 36
PT100 ........................................................... 19
Download EDS file ....................................... 36
24V INPUTS ........................................................ 19
MODBUS RTU ..................................................... 36
J1939 ........................................................... 20
Power .......................................................... 36
Differential................................................... 20
Modbus Parameters .................................... 36
Average ....................................................... 21
Address ........................................................ 36
Special ......................................................... 22
Configuration Manual – 400E Series Page iii

J1939 CONFIGURATION ........................................ 37 DCU Acknowledge ....................................... 47
Source Address ............................................ 37 IP-address .................................................... 47
Request Address .......................................... 37 Cameras....................................................... 47
Allowed Address .......................................... 37 Station Location........................................... 48
Allowed DM1 Address ................................. 37 Functional Outputs ...................................... 48
J1939:2 Request Address ............................. 37 Functional Inputs ......................................... 48
J1939:2 Allowed Address ............................. 37
J1939:2 Allowed DM1 Address .................... 37
MISCELLANEOUS ................................................38
ALARM CONFIGURATION ........................................ 38
Primary Power Fail Alarm Enabled .............. 38
Secondary Power Fail Alarm Enabled .......... 38
J1939 CAN bus Broken Wire Alarm .............. 38
J1939 CAN bus Nodes Lost Warning ............ 38
Erratic J1939 Data Warning Enabled: ......... 38
J1939 CAN bus Red Lamp Severity ............... 38
J1939 CAN bus Amber Warning Lamp ......... 38
RP Lost Warning Enabled ............................ 38
COUNTERS .......................................................... 39
Counter Source ............................................ 39
Update Local Engine Hours ......................... 39
Current Engine Hours .................................. 39
ACKNOWLEDGE CONFIGURATION............................. 39
Only Acknowledge Visible Events. ............... 39
Disable Remote Acknowledge ..................... 39
OPERATION MODE LOCKED TO INPUT ....................... 39
EVENT LOG.......................................................... 39
Everything.................................................... 39
Alarms Only ................................................. 39
User Interaction Only................................... 40
Commands Only .......................................... 40
Events Only .................................................. 40
Sequence Only ............................................. 40
Save As… ...................................................... 40
SUPPRESS DM1 FAULT .......................................... 40
ENGINE APPLICATION CONFIGURATION ..................... 40
SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE CONFIGURATION ................... 41
Shutdown Override from J1939 ................... 41
FACTORY RESET .................................................... 41
LANGUAGE .......................................................... 41
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE LIST ....................42
DCU 410E CAPACITY ............................................ 42
Functionality and content highlights ........... 42
Total I/O capacity ........................................ 43
RIO 410 CONFIGURATION ..................................44
RP 410E CONFIGURATION ..................................45
LOST PASSWORD .................................................. 45
CHANGE PASSWORD ............................................. 45
STATION PRIORITY ................................................ 45
RP PRIORITY SUMMARY......................................... 46
Timeout Behaviour ...................................... 46
DCU Connections ......................................... 47
DCU Alarms ................................................. 47
Configuration Manual - 400E Series Page iv

Note! Auto-Maskin continuously
upgrades its products and reserves the
right to make changes and
Document improvements without prior notice.
Information All information in this manual is based

upon information at the time of
printing.
About this manual
For updated information, please
This manual has been published
contact your local distributor.
primarily for professionals and
qualified personnel.
Matching firmware
The user of this material is assumed to
This Configuration Manual is for the
have basic knowledge in marine
400E Series of panels.
systems, and must be able to carry out
related electrical work. It has been updated to match the
following firmware releases.
Panel Firmw. Release

Warning!
DCU 410E 3.5 Sep. 2016
Work on the low-voltage circuit should RP 410E 3.5 Sep. 2016

DCU 410 2.11 P9 May 2016
only be carried out by qualified and
RP 410 2.12 P3 May 2016
experienced personnel.
Installation or work on the shore

Ordering information
power equipment must only be carried
The Marine Pro covers a wide range of
out by electricians authorized to work
compatible products within both the
with such installations.
200- and 400 Series. Please visit our
web site for more information.
Responsibilities
http://auto-maskin.com/marine/
Warning!
It is the sole responsibility of the

installer to ensure that the installation
work is carried out in a satisfactorily
manner, that it is operationally in good
order, that the approved material and
accessories are used and that the
installation meet all applicable rules
and regulations.
Configuration Manual – 400E Series Page 1
Overview of the 400 interface. It does not need any
configuration, as it is reading the
series configuration from the DCU.
The drawing below shows a typical
layout.DCU 410E Engine Panel As such, the RP can easily be
retrofitted.
The DCU 410E engine panel is the The RP also supports IP-cameras
main building block in the 400 Series. installed on the network for live video
feed display.
Engine sensor values are displayed on
the colour screen, and commands and
other user interaction is also here. Ethernet Switch
The Ethernet switch is not necessary if
only one DCU 410E and one RP 410E is
Configuration
in use. These can then be wired with
An ordinary PC web-browser is used
an Ethernet cable directly.
to configure the DCU, using the inbuilt
web-server on the DCU. It is recommended to make use of an
Ethernet switch though, as it simplifies
PC configuration connection and
RP 410E Remote Panel
future expansion to remote panels
The optional RP remote panel brings
and/or camera interface.
everything on the DCU to a remote
location, with the exact same user
Configuration Manual - 400E Series Page 2

Connections
Expansion
Connect power to the panel according
The basic system can be expanded
to guidelines in the Installation
with more input and output channels
manual.
using the versatile RIO units (Remote
I/O).
First Power-On Wizard
Currently, there are RIO units for:
The DCU will display the first power-
 General I/O expansion, RIO 410 on wizard at the first power up after
and RIO 210. delivery, or after a factory reset of the
 Exhaust temperature panel.
monitoring, RIO 412
All wizard settings can be changed
 Generator monitoring, RIO 425
later.
 Load sharing, LSU 408
First Power-On
Preparations
First, make sure to consult the Quick
Installation Guide (QIG) that came with
the panel.
Installation
Install the panel according to
guidelines in the Installation manual.

Configuration of USB Memory Interface
Insert a USB memory with the
the DCU configuration file(s) and follow the
guidelines appearing on the DCU
This section explains the configuration screen.
of the DCU
Note! The configuration file name can

Configuration- and only contain the following characters:
Firmware files  a-z

 A-Z
 0-9
The DCU may be configured in one of  “_” (underscore)
the following three ways:  “-“ (hyphen)
If other characters are being used,
DCU Web Server then the DCU will not “see” it. Rename
the configuration file to solve the
Configuration Interface
issue.
The DCU has an inbuilt web server,
offering access to full configuration of
the DCU. Procedure:
Note! This is the primary configuration

interface.  When the USB memory is
inserted, the DCU asks for the
administration password (4
DCU User Interface digits).
Menu  The DCU then lists the

For quick and easy changes to the
configuration file(s) available on
configuration, there is a configuration
the USB memory.
entry point in the menu.
Note! This manual will not describe
 Select file(s), then select COPY
the panel menu configuration interface
in detail. Only the web server menu to copy these files into the User
operation is covered. Files area in the DCU. Note that
this does not activate the file; it
is merely a copy of the file into
the DCU.

Select a file, and then select USE to  In the DCU menu, select Version
copy and activate this configuration Information. Note the IP-
file. address. From factory, the IP-
address is 192.168.0.101.
Firmware upgrade
 In your web browser, type the
The USB memory can be used to copy IP-address, eg.
a new firmware to the DCU and also http://192.168.0.101 in the
any connected RP. address field.
Note! If upgrading both DCU and RP
firmware, make sure to upgrade the RP
 Press Enter, and note the login
firmware first!
screen.
Copy configuration file

This function copies the current  In the login screen, type
configuration file to the USB stick. It - Username = dcu
will name/label this file - Password = 1234 (from
current_config.cfg. factory)
Note! If the password is unknown,

Connecting to the DCU
then use the Encrypted PIN and send
It is possible to connect to the DCU this to [email protected] to
either directly or through a LAN (Local obtain the correct PIN.
Area Network) Ethernet network. Logged In?
Note! For use in an existing Ethernet, Proceed to the Web Server
check the configuration of the LAN Configuration chapter, page 7.
with the LAN manager. Not Logged In?
The components in Marine Pro, Continue with connection settings as
including the DCU, uses fixed (not described below.
dynamic) IP-addresses, which must be
set manually.
Further connection
To connect to the DCU
settings
 Connect an Ethernet cable
between your laptop and the Change the IP-address of the
DCU port COM 6 (Ethernet DCU
port). If necessary, the IP-address of the
DCU can easily be changed.
Note! The last digit in the IP-address
becomes the engine number.

The DCU has a fixed IP-address that is Connect the PC to the DCU with a
set during the first power-on set up. CAT-5 Ethernet cable. The DCU’s
The IP-address may also be changed DHCP-server will now automatically
later, in the DCU panel menu: set up the PC to communicate with the
Menu / Settings / Administration DCU. It may be necessary to use a
(locked/open) / Miscellaneous / network reset/repair function for the
Network PC’s Ethernet connection in order for
The Administration folder is password the PC to receive the new IP-address.
protected by a password. It will remain Alternatively, set the IP-address of the
open for 60 minutes after valid PC manually to a free IP-address in the
password. same subnet as the DCU.
Use the up / down arrows to select
For instance, if the DCU’s IP-address is
each of the four groups of numbers
192.168.0.101, the PC may use any
and press edit to edit each group.
IP-address starting with 192.168.0
IP-address convention
except 192.168.0.101.
The factory default IP of the DCU is
192.168.0.101. The first three groups To connect the DCU to a LAN
must be the same for all components with a DHCP server
in the LAN, for instance 192.168.0.X, For use in a LAN with a DHCP server
where X is the other unit in the LAN. (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol),
Note! The X-figure must be unique the IP-addresses to be used by Marine
within the LAN. Also, the two last Pro components must be set outside
digits in X will represent the engine the IP-address range used by the
number. DHCP server. Most DHCP servers are
Example: A DCU with the IP-address configured with an IP-address range
192.168.0.104 will be named “Engine that leaves room for fixed addresses
#4”. outside it.
Connect the DCU to a single If for instance the LANs subnet is
PC 192.168.230 and the DHCP’s IP-
First, make sure that the PC’s Ethernet address range is set to 50 – 210, valid
network configuration is set to IP-addresses of the DCU would be for
automatically receive an IP-address (as instance 192.168.230.211,
most PCs are). Then in the DCU panel 192.168.230.7 or 192.168.230.231.
menu: Do not use the DCU inbuilt DHCP-
Menu /Settings Connect a PC… server (the Menu / Connect a PC…
Press the down arrow and then menu entry) in a LAN with its own
Toggle. The DHCP-server will now be DHCP server, since two DHCP servers
active for 10 min. Repeat if it takes in the same LAN may create conflicting
longer than 10 min to ready the PC. IP-addresses.

Connection to a LAN using
fixed IP-addresses
Home
When logged in, the browser displays
Set the IP-address of the DCU to a
the following.
free/available IP-address within the
LAN’s subnet.
Factory defaults for the DCU

Factory defaults are valid at initial
startup only.
 IP-address: 192.168.0.101
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 The Home screen lists the following

menu items.
 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1

DCU
This is the top level menu for the
For later resets, the current IP
entire DCU 410 configuration.
configuration will be kept even
through the manual Factory reset The configuration is saved in the
operation. configuration file, located in the DCU.
DHCP IP-address range: 101 – 199

within the subnet defined by the DCUs RIO
IP-address.
This is the top level menu for the
IP-address conflict optional expansion I/O modules RIO
410.
Two or more DCU units with the same
IP-address should not be connected in The configuration is saved in the DCU
the same network. The result may be configuration file.
that a PC or RP 410E remote panel will
be able to address one of the DCU SDU
units only.
This is the menu top level for the SDU
Change the IP-addresses until all units
404/410 safety unit configuration.
have a unique address.
The SDU is mandatory in classed
installation.
Web Server The configuration is saved in the SDU,
Configuration and stored in the DCU configuration
Once logged in, the DCU can be file, located in the DCU.
configured. The following are the Web
Server main menu items.

 RPM sources (which sources are
Upload Wallpaper
in use) and their priority
A user wallpaper can be uploaded, and
can be used as background for
The following can be verified for the
instruments, popups and other
RIO:
dialogs.
 Versions
 Supplies
MK-14  Switch inputs
The relays on the optional relay  4-20 mA inputs
module MK-14 can be assigned a  PT100 inputs
function here.  TC
 0-5V
 Outputs
Versions
This top level menu item lists the
hardware and software version of the
DCU, and the software version of the
SDU.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting section makes it
possible to troubleshoot I/O and
communication on the DCU, and also
the RIO units.
The following can be verified for the

DCU:
 Supplies
 Switch inputs
 4-20 mA inputs
 PT100 inputs
 Communication channels
 J1939 Nodes
 MK14 outputs
 Outputs (functional 24V outputs
and relays)
 Inputs (functional inputs)
 Run sources (engine running
indications)

Main DCU web File
server menu Load any file

To change the configuration of the
DCU, load a new configuration file.
Factory Default
From here, a predefined factory
configuration file can be opened.
User Uploaded
This lists the files previously uploaded
to this DCU. Pick a file to select a new
configuration for the DCU.
Note! To get access to the
configuration file, it needs to be
uploaded to DCU first. See “Upload to
HomeDCU
DCU” for more information.
Delete Configuration File

This is the main menu for the DCU
Delete any number of configuration
configuration. The following is an
files on the DCU.
overview of the menu items.
Configuration Printout
Password This gives a quick overview of the
current configuration.
The DCU configuration is password
protected with a PIN code. Save file as
Select this option to change the This saves the current configuration of
password. First, type in the old the DCU into a file. The default file
password, and then the new password extension is .cfg.
twice.
Save CANopen EDS-file
If the password is unknown, then use
the Encrypted PIN and send this to This saves the CANopen I/O electrical
[email protected] to obtain datasheet to a file on your PC.
the correct PIN.
Upload to DCU
Uploaded files are files transferred to
the DCU.
The inbuilt firmware can be updated
whenever there is a new firmware
available.

A new configuration file can be loaded
into the DCU panel.
Firmware update
Select the new DCU panel firmware to
upload. The file name shall be
“dcu410_release.tar.gz”.
The latest firmware release can be
obtained from the Auto-Maskin web
site at http://www.auto-
maskin.com/marine_pro/index.php#1
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Note! When upgrading a DCU to a new
firmware it is recommended to also
upgrade any connected RPs to the
latest available firmware as well. If
upgrading a RP it is similarly
recommended to upgrade related
DCUs.
Wallpaper
Select a picture file for the DCU. The
file must be of type .png. Only one
user wallpaper may be uploaded.
Uploading a new file will remove the
old one.
Configuration file upload

Select a user configuration file for the
DCU. The file must be of type
file_name.cfg.
When uploaded, the file is stored in
the DCU, and is later available for use
from the User Uploaded files section,
see page 9.

I/O
Configuration
The I/O section holds menu items for
input and output signals. These are
separated into two sections.
Config Outputs
This is the section for configurable
outputs. For example, a signal or
function can be assigned to a 24V
output, a relay or to a J1939 signal.
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationEngine Speed

Note! Always remember to press the
Submit button after each change on
the configuration pages. No changes Source
will be saved until this button is The DCU can read engine speed from
pressed! up to three sensor sources.
Source Comment
Config Inputs
J1939 #1 J1939 CAN bus
J1939 #2 connected to
This is where the I/O input channels terminals 49-51
are configured, such as 4-20 mA, (COM 4) or 47-48
PT100 and switch inputs. (COM5)

DCU Magnetic pickup
locally connected to
Engine Speed DCU,
This is where engine speed sensors terminal 44 and 45.
are configured, and the overspeed SDU 410 One of the two
setpoint is set. pickups connected to
the SDU safety unit.
The SDU has a
scheme for selecting
from its two
connected pickups.
SDU 404 Magnetic pickup
locally connected to
SDU.

Priorities Display
The engine speed sources are The values here define how the
prioritized. The DCU will use the instrument widget is presented.
sensor assigned as the primary source Display Unit is the signals unit, here
first. RPM.
If the primary source is lost, then the Display Range Min is the minimum
secondary source will be used. If the value displayed, normally 0 (zero).
secondary source is lost, then the third Display Range Max is the maximum
source will be used. value displayed. For an engine running
at 1500 rpm nominally, a typical
Local Pickup maximum setting would be 1800 RPM.
If there is a pickup connected to the Display Major Divider is where the
DCU, or “DCU” is selected among the instrument widget writes an RPM
sources above, then set the flywheel value, normally every 500 RPM.
teeth count here. Display Minor Divider is the ticked
marks between the major divider
General Configuration marks, normally every 100 RPM.
RPM Rounding rounds off the Display Multiplier is the multiplier
displayed value to nearest 1, 5 or 10 value. The value is displayed in the
RPM. RPM meter.
RPM setpoint is the RPM at which the
DCU indicates the engine is running.
Overspeed
There are also four additional RPM RPM Overspeed is the setpoint where
setpoints that can be used as the DCU indicates overspeed.
additional input to switch /functions. RPM Overspeed Delay is the delay – in
RPM Ready to take Load is a signal milliseconds – before alarm or
that can be configured to an output shutdown. Typical setpoint is 100ms.
relay. It activates when that RPM is RPM Overspeed Shutdown Enabled is
reached. It deactivates when a stop where the overspeed behaviour is
command is given, OR the speed selected.
drops below the threshold minus 15%. Select Yes for the DCU to shutdown
RPM Nominal Speed is the engines the engine. Select No to disable
nominal speed, and is used to overspeed shutdown.
calculate the overspeed setpoint and Note! Disabling DCU overspeed is valid
RPM overspeed test setpoints. for the DCU only. The SDU is able to
shutdown the engine.
General
Channel use is the selection of where
the signal shall be displayed. Select
DCU+RP to display the instrument in
the DCU and in the RP.

Individual Speed Sensors
This is where the display and alarm

settings of the three different types of
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationEngine Load
speed sensors available, can be
configured.
 Engine Speed (DCU)
 Engine Speed (J1939)
 Engine Speed (J1939):2
(If enabled)
 Engine Speed (SDU 410)
 Engine Speed (SDU 404)
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationIndividual speed sensor
Engine Load
First, configure either a 4-20mA, 0-5V

input or the J1939 PGN 0Xf003, SPN
92. Select then the engine load source
from the dropdown menu. Engine load
can now be used as an additional
setting when configuring alarms.

Gear
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationTransmission
First select gear source from the

dropdown menu.
 In Gear Switch
This is fixed input 95 on the
DCU 410
 Ahead/Astern Switches
Configure 2 switch inputs as
functions Ahead and Astern.
 J1939 Transmission Current

Gear (SPN 523)
The gear settings can now be used as

additional settings for alarms, or
shown directly on the DCU. This is
done by going to / home / dcu / user
interface.
Select Gear indicator and select to
show instead of all ok symbol.

Delay Before Event
Switch
Choose the desired persistence time
First, select any of the eight switch before the event triggers.
channels. Then, for each channel, set Typical values:
the following parameters. Engine Oil Pressure Low: 2 seconds.
Engine Coolant Temp. High: 5-10
seconds.
Requires Running Engine

Select Yes if the switch normally
changes state when the engine goes
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationSwitch from standstill to running, or vice
versa.
General
This means the switch will alarm only
Channel Use when the DCU senses the engine is
Set to Event if in use. An event can be running.
a warning, an alarm or a shutdown Typical setting: Set to Yes for all
scenario. pressure switches.
Set to Silent Event for an active Several different RPM set points are
channel, but no panel alarms. This is available.
mainly useful to connecting outputs to
input signal conditions. Requires In-Gear
Event when the DCU has a high input on In-
Select from Warning, Alarm, Load gear input.
reduction or Shutdown.
Requires Engine Load
Input State This means the switch will alarm only
Select NO (normally open), or NC when the DCU has reached the
(normally closed). NO means the configured % load.
contact must be closed/energized to
make the event, whereas NC means Initial Delay
the contact must open to make the Note! Available only if On Run Only is
event. selected.
The switch event is disabled for this
many seconds after the engine is
running. After the timer has elapsed,
the channel is enabled.
Typical value: 5-10 seconds.

Use as Additional Run
If the DCU has one pickup source only,
it is recommended to add an engine
oil pressure switch as an engine
running indication.
Note! Do not use any other pressure
sensors – or any other signals – as the
engine running indication!
Normal denotes a running engine with
no alarm.
If two or more engine speed (pickup)

sources1 are in use, then it is
recommended leaving this off for all
switches. Set to No.
If one engine speed source only, locate

the engine oil pressure switch and use
this as the Additional Run signal. Set
to Yes.
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An engine speed source can be the magnetic
pickup connected to the DCU, the J1939 CAN bus
signal connected to the DCU, or the speed signal
coming from the connected SDU 404/410 safety
unit.

4-20 mA
Type of use DCU RP
First, select any of the four 4-20 mA D E D E
channels. Then, for each selected Not in use
channel, set the following. Event x x
DCU x
DCU + Event x x x
RP x
RP + Event x x
DCU + RP x x
DCU + RP + Event x x x x
Silent Event
DCU + Silent Event x
HomeDCUI/O Configuration4-20mA RP + Silent Event x
DCU + RP + Silent Event x x
General Display = the signal is displayed in a gauge, or a

Channel Use numerical format.
Event = warning, alarm or shutdown.
This selects the panel the instrument Silent Event = no local event, but event on
widget is displayed on. It is possible to communication only.
display the instrument on

The DCU engine panel, and
Note! Normally, and in most cases, the
The RP remote panel.
selection should be “DCU + RP +
Event”, as highlighted in the table
It is also possible to suppress the above. This makes sure the channel is
alarm events, as can be seen in the displayed in the DCU and in the RP, if –
following table overview. or when – the RP is installed.
Sensor
Sensor Unit
Select the unit, as printed on the
sensor. An oil pressure sensor might
for instance be in Bar or psi.
Sensor Range Min and Max
Select the sensor range values for min
(4 mA) and max (20 mA), as printed on
the sensor.

Display Event
Display Unit Select the desired combination of
For the above sensor, select the warning, alarm and shutdown. Select
desired displayed unit for US and “RPM dependent” for a setpoint that
Metric values. varies with RPM, and complete the
Display Range Min and Max boxes.
For the above sensor, select the Alarm Threshold [unit]
desired minimum and maximum Type in the alarm threshold value, in
values displayed in the instrument, for the correct units.
US and Metric values. Delay after Crossing Alarm Threshold
Display Major and Minor Divider Set the persistence time before the
For the above sensor, select the event. Value is in seconds.
desired major and minor divisions in Threshold Type
the instrument, for US and Metric Set the event to appear on a rising
values. The major divider number is (higher) or falling (lower) signal. A
displayed at each major divider. temperature fail is normally “too high”,
Display Multiplier and a pressure fail is normally “too
Select a multiplication factor as low”. In addition, a high and low
necessary. threshold set point can be configured.
An instrument with displayed range 0-
10,000 would display as 0-1,000 with
Requires Running Engine
a multiplication factor of 10. The
multiplication factor is displayed in the Select between one of the following.
instrument (round gages only). Set Yes to disable the event when the
Update Metric and US engine is not running (enabled when
When the US section has been engine is running only).
completed, then the web server can
calculate the other section, and vice Set No the enable the event always.
versa. Choose between other RPM setpoints
Note! The application does not round if configured in the engine speed
off values. It is highly recommended to configuration.
adjust the calculated values by hand, See menudcuio
and set sensible round figure values. configurationengine speed
Alarming
Initial Delay
This section is always completed in the If Yes above, set the persistence time
currently selected system unit. To after the engine is running until the
switch unit, simply press the Unit channel is enabled.
button on the DCU 410 front panel.

Requires In Gear
This means the event will alarm only
when the DCU has a high input on the
In Gear input.
Requires Engine Load

when the DCU has reached the
configured % load.
HomeDCUI/O Configurationpt100 #1
Use As Additional Run
If the DCU has one pickup source only,
it is recommended to add an engine
oil pressure switch as an engine
24V Inputs
running indication. First, select any of the two 24V input
Note! Do not use any other pressure channels.
sensors – or any other signals – as the
engine running indication!
Typical setting:
HomeDCUI/O Configuration24V input functions
If two or more engine speed (pickup)
sources2 are in use, then it is Note! These are fixed function inputs,
recommended leaving this off for all and not the general switch input
switches. Set to No. channels, as described on page 13.
These two inputs can be given a
If one engine speed source only, locate
function from a list of available
the engine oil pressure switch and use
functions. The current available
this as the Additional Run signal. Set
functions are:
to Yes.
 Local Mode
 Remote mode
PT100  Backlight 100%
First, select any of the four PT100  Prelube Override
channels. Then, for each selected  Local Start
channel, set the parameters, as for the  Local Stop
4-20 mA section, page 17.  Local Acknowledge
2
An engine speed source can be the magnetic
pickup connected to the DCU, the J1939 CAN bus
signal connected to the DCU, or the speed signal
coming from the connected SDU 404/410 safety
unit.

 Local/Remote Acknowledge The differential channel will output the
 In Gear (Ahead) difference between the two source
 In Gear (Astern) channels. The sensor unit must be the
 Toggle Crank Mode same for the two selected source
signals, for instance they must both be
bar, and not one bar and one psi.
Activate the function
Select one of the five differential
The function is activated when the channels.
input is connected to 24V.
Then, select two signals of the same
Deactivate the function unit type. The differential channel
result can be assigned to an
The function is deactivated when the
instrument widget.
input is left open, or connected to 0V.
J1939
Select a J1939 CAN bus signal from
the list.
Then, for each selected channel, set
the parameters as for the 4-20 mA
section, page 17.
Differential
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationDifferential
A differential channel is a logical (not

physical) channel, made up by two
physical channels. The physical
channels may be hardwired or from
the J1939 CAN bus.

Average
An average channel is a logical (not
physical) channel, made up by two or
more physical channels. The physical
channels may be hardwired or from
the J1939 CAN bus.
The differential channel will output the
average between the two or more
source channels. The sensor unit must
be the same for the selected source
signals, for instance they must both be
bar, and not one bar and one psi.
Select one of the three differential
channels.
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationAverageAverage
signal #1

Special
These are a group of “special” signals
as follows.
Input Voltage
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationSpecialCalc. Fuel

Rate
Note! The Boost Pressure MUST be

connected to 4-20 mA channel #2.
Select the channel and configure

accordingly.
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationSpecialInput
Voltage Calculated Engine Hours
If the engine hours are not sourced
from the J1939 CAN bus, it is being
This is the supply voltage used in the calculated internally by the DCU.
DCU, and is the same as the voltage
The appearance of the counter is
supplied out on terminals 5-6.
configured in this dialog.
The Input Voltage is the channel that
It is possible to set an alarm or other
monitors either Supply or Supply 2,
event connected to the engine hours.
whichever the DCU chooses.
Set the desired ranges for use in a
gauge or bar graph. Instantaneous Fuel Economy
For an alarm, set an event and (DCU)
complete the dialog.
The DCU has seven 24V outputs. The
Calculated Fuel Rate
function on the output is configured
The DCU can calculate the fuel
here.
consumption and present an
approximate figure.

Digital Modbus
The DCU has 500 digital Modbus
registers that users can write to from
external devices. The values can be
used as signal sources, and set up in
the same way as switch sensors.
Please see the communication manual
for further technical description of the
registers.
HomeDCUI/OConfigurationSpecialInstantane
ous Fuel Economy (DCU)
Analog Modbus
The DCU has 50 analog Modbus
registers that users can write to from
external devices. The values can be HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationModbus Digital
used as signal sources, and set up in
the same way as 4-20 mA sensors.
Please see the communication manual
for further technical description of the EGT (Exhaust Gas
registers.
Temperature)
Cylinder Deviation Event

The deviation is the difference
between the cylinder value and the
average value. Deviation is positive
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationModbus Analog (above zero) if the cylinder value is
above the average, and negative
(below zero) if the cylinder value is
below the average.

Select one of the two relays. Then, for
each channel, select the desired
function.
Speed Relays
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationEGTcylinder
A Speed Relay is a relay that activates
Deviation Event on a certain engine speed rpm, and
deactivates at the same rpm-1.
Turbo Deviation Event

The deviation is the difference
between the turbo value and the
average value. Deviation is positive
(above zero) if the turbo value is above
the average, and negative (below zero)
if the turbo value is below the average.
Config outputs
HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationSpeed Relays
24V Outputs
The DCU has seven 24V outputs. The
function on the output is configured For instance, speed relay #1 can be
here. configured to activate at 1200rpm,
Select one of the seven 24V output and will then deactivate at 1199rpm.
channels. Set Event Log to Yes to create an event
Then, for each channel, select the in the log when the speed relay
desired function. activates.
The Speed Relay can be assigned to
any configurable output.
HomeDCUI/O Configuration24v output functions
Relays
The DCU has two inbuilt potential free
relay contacts, which can be assigned
a function.

J1939 Outputs
The DCU can transmit J1939 on Idle
Bus.
Each channel can be configure to
transmit different SPN/PGN signals.
Special:
Transmit Nominal speed to engine

(SPN 515)
Start Stop over J1939 (SPN 3452)

Interface Design
This is the section where templates are
populated with the already configured
signals from the I/O section.
A page on the DCU is built up with a
template. A template has several slot
positions. Each slot position can hold
a widget type, which in turn can be HomeDCUInterface designPages
assigned a signal.
Insert a new Page

Configuration Choose whether the new page is to
appear before or after an existing
Chose if the DCU is to display green page, then press the Insert Page
section on bars when the signal is button. The pages will be renumbered.
within parameter.
Choose a Template
A range of templates will be
presented. Choose a template and
start populating the page with
predefined signals.
The chosen template will appear at the
bottom of the screen. Select a signal
and submit it to clear away the other
templates.
HomeDCUInterface designconfiguration
Option for displaying J1939 switchover

Delete a Page
from J1939#1 to J1939#2. First Select the page, and then press
the Delete button.
Pages The pages will be renumbered!
This is where the configuration of the Edit the Signal

different pages is done. If the chosen signal is not correctly
In the example below, three pages are configured, press Edit Signal to edit it.
created.

RP Home View
Configuration
The RP 410 home page displays
certain parameters from each
connected DCU.
This is configured in each DCU.


Start/Stop/ Shared, the DCU has shared
control of the engine start/stop.
Prelube No warnings will be given for

unexpected state changes.
Settings  Deactivated, the DCU is not in

control of the engine start/stop.
No warnings will be given for
unexpected state changes.
The Start and Stop button can be

configured to be Latched or
Momentary.
Note! The selection is valid for the
Start and Stop button.
Disable Local Start/Stop

Buttons
Disable the local start/stop buttons on
the DCU.
HomeDCUStart/Stop/PrelubeSettings
Hold Button to Start/Stop

There are several settings for
Start/stop on the DCU.  Set to Yes for a momentary
Hold-To-Start/Stop button. The
button must be pressed until
General the engine has started/stopped.
The DCU Engine Start/stop can be
configured to three different modes.  Set to No for a latched button.
The button needs to be pressed
momentarily, after which the
 Exclusive, the DCU has
DCU completes the start/stop
exclusive control of the engine
sequence as if the button was
start/stop. Warnings will be
held continuously.
given for unexpected state
changes. Typical setting:
 No (gives a latched button
operation, which is normally
preferred).

Allow E-Start Typical setting:
This will give the option of starting 5-30 seconds
with prelube override and shutdown
Prelube Type – Until Pressure
override.
This will activate prelube on terminal
84, then await the activation of the
Only Allow Local Start In Local Prelube Complete signal on terminal
or Emergency Mode 86.
Typical setting is Yes.
Prelube Timeout
If setting is No, local start/stop will
The DCU expects to receive the
work in any mode of operation.
Prelube Complete signal on terminal
86 within this timer period.
Allow Automatic Start/Stop in Typical setting:

All Operation Modes: 5-30 seconds
Default setting NO.

Override Allowed
Select if a prelube should be possible
Prohibit Crank Above RPM to manually override, to continue the
Threshold [RPM] start sequence with an incomplete
prelube sequence.
Select between
Note! The override is done in the DCU
 Not in use
menu – Settings – Prelube Override.
 5 RPM
 300 RPM Action Upon Timeout
Select the action if the Prelube
Prelube Timeout timer elapses.
The DCU can prelube the engine at
certain regular intervals, and/or before  Select Allow Start to continue
start. cranking the engine anyway.
Prelube Type – Fixed Time
 Select Abort Start to abort the
This will activate prelube on terminal
start sequence. The DCU will
84 (Prelube Act.) for a fixed time, after
indicate with a Prelube Failure
which the DCU will crank the engine
alarm.
with terminal 83 (Crank).
Prelube Time
Set the number of seconds the DCU
shall prelube before start.

Terminal 88 (Automatic Mode) must
Oscillating
be high (24V), or the DCU menu item
The DCU can prelube the engine Settings – Automatic must be selected.
continuously, in a never ending
sequence. The sequence is disabled Terminal 89 (Automatic Start) must be
while the engine is running. high (24V). This triggers the start
Oscillating Enabled sequence.
Set to Yes to enable oscillating Initial Start Delay

prelube. When the start sequence activates, this
Oscillating On Time timer must elapse before the DCU will
do the first start attempt.
Set the number of seconds the DCU
shall lubricate the engine. Typical setting:
1 second
Typical setting:
60 seconds No. of Start Attempts
Oscillating Off Time The total number of start attempts.
Set the number of minutes between Typical setting:

each lubrication action. 3 attempts
Typical setting: Prelube Before Each Start

60 minutes Attempt
Select Yes to prelube before each start
attempt.
Oscillating Feedback
Select No to prelube before the first
Set this if a feedback from the
attempt only.
oscillating feedback is required. The
feedback will have to be connected to
prelube complete. Starter 1 / Starter 2
Cranking Time
Oscillating Feedback time The time the starter engine is
Set the timer for oscillating feedback engaged.
failed warning. Typical setting:
5-7 seconds
Auto Start/Stop Delay Between Start Attempts

The DCU can start the engine If the engine did not start after the
automatically. The following previous attempt, it will delay this
conditions must be met: many seconds until it does the next
start attempt.

Note! The timer starts when the engine Typical setting:
rpm is less than 5rpm. 1-60 seconds
Typical setting:
Cooling Time
5-7 seconds
After the previous timer has elapsed,
Starter type the engine will continue to run (with
Configure the type of starter no load) for this amount of time to
connected to the crank output. cool down. When the timer has
If configured a 2nd starter, a 2nd crank elapsed, the DCU will stop the engine.
output has to be configure, see 24V Typical setting:
outputs in 1-5 minutes
HomedcuI/o configuration24v
output functions
Stopping
Configurable settings for stopping
Automatic Stop state.
The DCU can stop the engine Stopping Time is the timer for the
automatically. The following duration of the normal stopping state.
conditions must be met: Safety Stopping Time is the timer for
the duration of safety stopping, where
Terminal 88 (Automatic Mode) must the DCU/SDU has lost the running
be high (24V), or the DCU menu item state via either Pickup/J1939 or other
Settings – Automatic must be selected. additional run signals.
Terminal 90 (Automatic Stop) must be

high (24V). This triggers the stop
sequence.
Delay Before Disconnecting

Generator Breaker
When the automatic stop condition is
applied, the DCU will wait this many
seconds, and then it will activate a
signal to disconnect the generator
breaker, if any.
The Disconnect Generator Breaker
signal is not a standard output signal,
and must be configured to a suitable
24V or relay output.

User Interface Enabled Signals Only
This is the same as All Signals, except
that only signals that are in use are
Language
listed.
In this section, the signal descriptions
can be manually translated to other
languages.
All Signals HomeDCUUser interfaceLanguageEnable

Signals Only
Service
HomeDCUUser interfaceLanguageall signals
Press All Signals to display all signals

available in the DCU.
The page displays three rows of signal HomeDCUUser interfaceLanguageService
text. The first row is the English
Default text, the second row is the The four Service intervals will indicate
English Used text, and the third row is with a text. The default text can be
the 2nd language. changed.
As above, press the [default] text to
change the default text.
English English 2nd Language
Default Used
Engine Oil Engine Motoroljetrykk
Press. Oil
Pressure
Engine Speed [default] Motorturtall
Note! The English language is always

available in the DCU and the RP.
The text [default] means that the
English default text (column 1) will be
used. Select any [default] text to
change the signal text description.

Buzzer
Buzzer Off
Select Yes to suppress the buzzer
automatically.
The buzzer will activate as before, but
the DCU will automatically silence after
5 seconds.
Gear Indicator
Show Gear Indicator Instead Of All Ok
Select Yes to show the Gear Indicator
instead of All Ok symbol.

Engine Model
Engine Name
HomeDCUEngine Model
Type the name of the engine, for

example “Auxiliary”.
Note! The last two digits in the DCU
IP-address becomes the engine
number. If the IP-address is
192.168.0.110, then the engine is in
this example is named “Auxiliary #10”.

Service Interval Service Enabled
Select Yes to enable this service
interval timer.
View Service Status
This will list the number of hours until
next service is due. Next Service At
Select the hour counter value in the
DCU for the first service. Note that this
happens only one time.
Configure
This is useful if the first service should
Up to four different timers can be
have a shorter interval than the regular
configured to indicate it is time for
service interval.
engine service.
The default text “Service 1” can be
changed by selecting the assign
Then Every
custom name link. Select the service interval in hours.
The DCU will indicate every time this
number of hours has elapsed.
Example
Current DCU hour counter is 123
hours.
 Next Service At: 150 hours
 Then every: 250 hours
The first service notification will
appear in 27 hours, then every 250
hours. All hours are engine running
hours.
HomeDCUService IntervalConfigure

Communication Node ID
Set the Node ID for the DCU CANopen
interface.
Network
Typical setting:
Configuration Unique integer number from other
CANopen nodes on the same network.
Set the IP-address for the DCU.
Make sure the IP-address is unique on Download EDS file
the network. If installing the DCU in an
Select this to download an EDS file.
already established ship Ethernet,
consult the network manager to obtain
an IP-address. Modbus RTU
Note! The last two digits becomes the The DCU has an inbuilt Modbus RTU
engine number, as part of the engine communication interface.
name.
Example Power
The Engine name is “Auxiliary”, the IP-
Power the optocoupled interface with
address is selected as 192.168.0.110.
24VDC.
The engine name then becomes
“Auxiliary #10”.
Modbus Parameters
J1939/CANopen Baudrate: 19200
Databits: 8
The DCU has an inbuilt CANopen
communication interface. This port Stop bit: 1
can be used as a second J1939 Parity: Even
interface.
Address
Baudrate Set the Modbus ID number. The
Set the Baudrate (communication number can be any integer in the
speed) for the CANopen interface the range 1-32, and must be unique on
DCU is connected to on COM 5. the network.
Typical setting:
125kbps

J1939 Configuration Default for this interface is CANopen.
Setting which address to use for
requesting an address for the DCU,
Source Address 0xFF is for broadcast.
Set the address for the J1939
Default setting is 0x00.
communication.
Default setting is 0xf2.
J1939:2 Allowed Address

Request Address
The secondary J1939 channel has to
Setting which address to use for
be enabled to be used as a J1939
requesting an address for the DCU,
interface.
0xFF is for broadcast.
Default for this interface is CANopen.
Default setting is 0x00.
Setting for which addresses the DCU
will use to present the configured
Allowed Address J1939 signals.
Setting for which addresses the DCU Default setting is Show All.
will use to present the configured By selecting No, the user can define up
J1939 signals. to 10 addresses to be used by the
Default setting is Show All. DCU.
By selecting No, the user can define up
to 10 addresses to be used by the
DCU.
J1939:2 Allowed DM1
Allowed DM1 Address Address

The secondary J1939 channel has to
will use to present the DM1 fault
interface.
messages.
Default for this interface is CANopen.
Default setting is Show All.
will use to present the DM1 fault
messages.
DCU.
Default setting is Show All.
J1939:2 Request Address
The secondary J1939 channel has to DCU.
interface.

Miscellaneous Yes. Normally, there shall be a
separate supply connected to the
secondary supply.
Alarm Configuration
The DCU has a primary and a
J1939 CAN bus Broken
secondary power supply input. Wire Alarm
If the secondary input is not in use,
When Engine Not Running
the low voltage alarm on this input
Default setting is No.
needs to be disabled.
J1939 CAN bus Nodes

Primary Power Fail Alarm
Lost Warning
Enabled
 Set to No to disable the alarm. Enabled:
This is used when there is no Default setting is No.
connection to the primary
supply. Erratic J1939 Data
Warning Enabled:
 Set to Yes to enable the alarm.
Default setting is No.
This is used when there is a
connection to the primary
J1939 CAN bus Red Lamp
supply.
Typical setting: Severity
Yes. Normally, there shall be a A red lamp severity DM1 fault can be
separate supply connected to the configured to give an alarm, or
primary supply. shutdown.
J1939 CAN bus Amber

Secondary Power Fail
Warning Lamp
Alarm Enabled
 Set to No to disable the alarm. Enabled
This is used when there is no An amber warning lamp DM1 fault can
connection to the secondary be configured to give an alarm.
supply.
 Set to Yes to enable the alarm.
RP Lost Warning Enabled
This is used when there is a
Configure if the DCU is to give an
connection to the secondary
alarm if the DCU loses network
supply.
connection to an RP panel. Default
Typical setting:
setting is No.
Counters Only Acknowledge Visible
The DCU calculates and stores engine Events.
running hours.
By setting this parameter to yes, the
DCU can only acknowledge events that
Counter Source are visible in current view of the
Set the counter source to be either alarmlist when using acknowledge all
from the J1939 CAN bus, or from a function.
locally generated counter in the DCU.
Update Local Engine Hours Disable Remote

This updates the local counter to any Acknowledge
new value.
Enable or disable remote
acknowledge.
Current Engine Hours
Set a new total engine hour setting.
Note! If the Counter Source is J1939, Operation Mode
then this setting will be overwritten
Locked to input
when the DCU receives new data on
the J1939 CAN bus. Disabling local start/stop buttons and
the ability to change operation modes
on the DCU. Modes of operation and
start stop can only be activated by the
Acknowledge terminal inputs on the rear of the DCU.
Configuration
Event Log
The DCU has two different settings for The DCU has an inbuilt event log.
acknowledge function of alarms.
Everything
This displays a list of all events in
chronological order.
Alarms Only
This displays a list of all warning,
alarm and autostop (shutdown) events.

 Remote Acknowledge by
User Interaction Only
command (RP ad Modbus)
This displays a list of all button
presses.
Save As…
 Local Start/Stop Button
 Local Alarm List Button The current list of events can be saved
 Service Complete Button into a text file.
 Service Remind me later Button
Suppress DM1 Fault
Commands Only The ability to suppress combinations
This displays a list of all remote of SPN and FMI appearing on the J1939
commands to the DCU. interface.
Events Only Engine Application

This displays a list of all events that
Configuration
are not alarms. Configuration of the Engine
 Automatic Mode input (terminal Application and displays which modes
88, or configurable input of operation are available for said
configured as Automatic Mode). application.
 Speed Switches
 Prelube Override
 Power On/Off
 Crank Without Prelube
 Start Disabled input (terminal
87)
Sequence Only
 The following events are logged
HomeDCUMiscellaneousEngine Application
as Sequence.
 Automatic Start/Stop (terminal
89/90)
 Remote Start/Stop (terminal
91/92)
 Remote Acknowledge (terminal
93)
 Remote Start/Stop by command
(RP and Modbus)

Shutdown Override
Configuration
Transmit Shutdown Override to SDU
Transmits the shutdown override

command from the DCU to the SDU,
does not affect the transmitting of
shutdown override from SDU to DCU.
Shutdown Override from

J1939
The parameter to enable shutdown

override from J1939.
Factory Reset
Command for factory resetting the

DCU.
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This is a shortcut link to the Language
section.

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Functionality and content  Log of all events
highlights  Configurable prelube
 2 x 24 V DC redundant supply  functionality
 5.7" TFT colour  Service interval timers
 4 x PT100 input channels  Ambient light sensor for
 4 x analogue input channels, 4-
automatic backlight adjustment
20 mA
 Calculated approximate fuel
 8 x switch input channels
 consumption values
 1 x tacho input channel
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 1 x Ethernet incl. Modbus/TCP
societies
 1 x RS-485 Modbus RTU
 1 x J1939 CAN interface
 1 x CANopen/J1939#2 interface
 2 x configurable relay outputs
 7 x configurable 24 V outputs
 1 x common alarm relay
 RP 410E Remote Panel link
 (TCP/IP)
 SDU safety unit link
 RIO expansion I/O link
 MK-14 expansion relays link

Total I/O capacity
The I/O capacity of the DCU can be
expanded using one or more of the
RIO units, see page Error! Bookmark
not defined..
Signal type Standard Max

4-20 mA 4 40
PT100 4 36
Switch Inputs 8 24+16
Thermocouple K- 0 8+20
type
Configurable Relays 2 24
Configurable 24V 4 12
Out
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RIO 410
Configuration
The configuration of the RIO 410 is
part of the DCU configuration. From
the DCU web server home page, select
RIO.
HomeRIORIO 410 #1

RP 410E Station Priority
Different priorities are used in
Configuration conjunction with multiple RP remote
To get to the system configuration, do as panels. If only one RP is installed, the

follows. priority should be set to 1.
Press the Home button Society regulations require that only

one remote panel can control an
Select the Menu touch button
engine, at any given time.
Select the Configuration icon
In the RP, the panel currently
Select the System Configuration icon controlling an engine is called the
Active Station for that engine.
Type the password to get access to the
submenu. There are three RP priorities.
Note! The factory default password is Priority 1 panels will always become an
1234. If this password does not work, active station if required. It will take
a new password has been set. the engine control from panels with
priority 1, 2 or 3.
Lost Password Priority 2 panels must ask for engine
The RP will issue an encrypted code if control. Priority 1 and Priority 2 panels
a wrong password is entered. with engine control must agree to the
handover.
This encrypted code can be sent to
your distributor, who will be able to Priority 3 panels can never do engine
obtain the original password. commands.
Change Password
The default password is 1234.
In order to preserve the configuration

from unauthorized access, the
password should be changed. Enter a
4-digit code to secure the
configuration, and keep the password
in a safe place.

RP Priority Summary
The following table summarizes the
priority scheme.
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3
Typically highest priority Typically lower priority control Typically in a possible public
control station, like the engine station or wheelhouse. area, or where commands shall
control room. not be possible.
Also if one RP in the network

only.
Take Can always take command Can take command from active Disabled.
command from the current active panel; station panels with priority 1 or
This priority can never be an
no question asked. 2 after confirmation at the
Active Station.
current active panel.
Note! If the operator tries to
execute a command, and the
panel is not the active station,
it will immediately become the
active station and execute the
command.
Release Will handover command to any Will handover command to any If in command, will handover
command other priority 1 panel other priority 1 panel command to priority 1 or 2
immediately. immediately. panels immediately.
May handover command May handover command to

to priority 2 panels, depending priority 2 panels, depending
upon Confirmation Timeout upon Confirmation Timeout
Priority. Priority.
time, then it is assumed there is no

operator at RP panel X.
Timeout Behaviour
This function is used in conjunction In these instances, the RP panel X can
with multiple RP remote panels and be configured to automatically either
active station handover. release its active station status for the
engine, or deny the request
Example: An RP panel X is currently
altogether.
the active station for an engine.
Note that either action takes place
If an RP panel Y is requesting active
after the defined timeout.
station for an engine, and the operator
at RP panel X does not respond to the
request within the defined period of

DCU Connections IP-address
This form provides a method of The IP-address for the RP can be
managing a list of DCUs the RP is changed here.
connected to.
Note! Make sure the new IP-address is
Press search to get an up to date list unique on the network.
of currently available DCUs. Toggle the
ignore check box on or off to assign a
Cameras
desired set of connected DCUs. Once
Select the camera type and set the IP-
ready with the selection, press Ok and
address (as printed on the camera) for
the RP will automatically self-
the camera. Up to four cameras can be
configure to match each of the
installed, and they must have unique
selected DCUs configuration.
IP-addresses.
The RP 410E can at most be connected
If using the Generic Camera Type, the
to 8 simultaneous DCUs.
protocol must be selected, either HTTP
Ignoring a DCU makes it completely or RTSP. Only limited configuration of
invisible to an operator on the RP. the Generic camera type is available
from the panel screen. Should more
DCU Alarms advanced configuration be required,

such as login details and paths etc,
If disabled, no alarms will be present
such options are available from the
on this RP station.
Web Interface of the RP.
This is typically use in the wheelhouse,
Note: Connecting a Generic camera to
if there is another RP panel in a
the RP normally requires specific
manned engine control room.
configuration of the camera itself.
Consult the documentation from the
Camera provider.
DCU Acknowledge
If disabled, alarms cannot be
acknowledged on this RP station. Camera position
The four cameras are displayed in the
Note! If DCU Alarms is disabled then RP screen at the following positions.
DCU Acknowledge is also disabled.

Station Location
Select the current location for this
panel.
This is used in conjunction with

multiple RP remote panels, where
there is a need for the other panels to
see which panel is asking to become
the active station for a certain engine.
Functional Outputs
Certain functions can be configured to
control onboard relay 1-4.
If the optional relay board module MK-

14 is connected to the RP port COM 5,
14 additional relays will be available.
Functional Inputs
Each of the available Switch Inputs can
be assigned a function that will
activate once the input is energized.
Examples of such functions are Start,
Stop and Acknowledge.

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Manual# 1006423

RP 410E DCU 410E

RP 410E Remote Panel

Revised September 20, 2016

Rev. Date Description

1.0 16.11.15 Initial Release Revision

1.1 20.09.16 Updates for RP410E

Copyright © 2016 by Auto-Maskin AS.

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Information All information in this manual is based

Panel Firmw. Release

Work on the low-voltage circuit should RP 410E 3.5 Sep. 2016

Installation or work on the shore

It is the sole responsibility of the

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Note! The configuration file name can

Firmware files  a-z

Note! This is the primary configuration

Menu  The DCU then lists the

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Copy configuration file

Note! If the password is unknown,

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Factory defaults for the DCU

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 The Home screen lists the following

 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1

DHCP IP-address range: 101 – 199

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The following can be verified for the

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server menu Load any file

Delete Configuration File

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Configuration file upload

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HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationEngine Speed

PT100 and switch inputs. (COM5)

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This is where the display and alarm

HomeDCUI/O ConfigurationIndividual speed sensor

First, configure either a 4-20mA, 0-5V

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First select gear source from the

 J1939 Transmission Current

The gear settings can now be used as

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Requires Running Engine

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If two or more engine speed (pickup)

If one engine speed source only, locate

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General Display = the signal is displayed in a gauge, or a

display the instrument on

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