Jastram ENGINEERING DSC 100 - Mcp; General

MCP - General
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2 MCP
2.1 GENERAL
Description
The Mode Control Processor (MCP) consists of one or two Station Control
Processor (SCP) circuit boards. An MCP may contain two SCP’s when
two DSC’s are communicating to the same steering control station. This
may be the case in an independent rudder system or a system with
redundant controllers.
The MCP is connected to each DSC through a single communication
cable thereby reducing the cabling and termination requirements to each
of the steering control stations. The MCP provides the necessary
connections for each of the peripheral devices at that control station such
as the command input devices, rudder indicators and steering mode
selection buttons.
The MCP is configured and commissioned through the use of a portable
PC and proprietary software connected to the DSC. The configuration
and commissioning procedures can also be carried out using the Keypad
and LCD screen on the DSC.
See also: 1.1
DSC General Description
Specifications
Enclosure Protection:................... IP 44, NEMA 4
Operable Ambient Temperature: .-25°C to +70°C
Supply Voltage:............................ Supplied from DSC
Power Consumption:.................... Dependent on system configuration
approx. 1 Watt, MCP only
EMC Protection:........................... EN60945, 2005
Dimensions: ................................. Approx. 14.75” x 5.75” (374mm x
146mm)
see drawing 5.7
Weight:......................................... 3.5 Lbs. (1.6 kg)
Safe distance to compass:........... 4 Ft. (1.22 m)
Short Circuit Protection:............... Yes 1.5 Amp fuse
Mounting: ..................................... Bulkhead
Installation
The MCP is to be bulkhead mounted in a location protected from exposure
to severe weather and heavy seas. See Drawing 5.7
for MCP Overall
Dimensions.
Doc No.: MAN01504, 20-02-06 DSC 100 & MCP 100 Manual