The RCU 500 is a stand-alone computer designed for process control.

Typical applications include

– Dynamic positioning systems

– Vessel control systems

– Process control systems

– Safety systems

Functional Features

– Power PC processor 8245. 400 MHz, running AIM and DP www.cniacs.com applications, 32 MB SDRAM memory and 16 MB flash memory

– Built-in self-test (BIST) device and error reporting system (via operator station)

– Watchdog with system status output

– Four general-purpose digital input channels

– Four general-purpose digital output channels

– Twelve general-purpose RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial line interfaces

– Four isolated RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 general-purpose serial line interfaces

– Dual CAN bus interfaces (1 Mbps)

– Dual Pro bus (12 Mbps)

– Serial Process Bus (SPBus) interface to RIO 400 remote I/O devices

– Dual 100 Mb Ethernet LAN connectors

– Prepare for redundant RCU operation

– Allows “hot swap” of RCU 500 in redundant systems

– Built-in high temperature and cooling fan alarms

– Easy to install and replace:

– DIN standard rail mounting

– Plug-in connection

– LED status indicator on the front