Description

A combined lever type Engine Telegraph & speedset unit enables the

operator on the bridge to be in direct command of the ship by providing

speed and rotation control of the mainengine. Communication is established

between the bridge, the engine control room and local stand via the telegraph

system.

The unit is designed with a touch sensitive screen, a push-button, and

a combined telegraph and speedset lever with redundant speedset to the

Governor.

Available control locations

•  Bridge

•  Engine control room (ECR)

• Optional, other locations

Functions

Telegraph positions

The following 11 telegraph steps are indicated with light diodes:.

• Ahead: Dead slow, slow, half, full, navigation full

• Stop

• Astern: Dead slow, slow, half, full, emergency astern

Additionally, the lever can be moved between the steps as well for adjusting

command. It is also possible to use a fine tuning mechanism on the touch

display.

Sub telegraph modes

The sub-telegraph functions are used to inform the engine crew about their

state of alert, and subsequent need for propulsive and electric power.

•  Finished with engine (FWE)

•  Stand-by

•  At sea

Command transfer

The command transfer function can be found on the touch sensitive display.

Buttons are used for both indicating current command position and

command transfer.

Emergency stop

The Emergency Stop push-buttonis loc ted under a protective cover.

This will activate the emergency stop system in the main engine safety

system.

Touch screen lock

When activated the lever will move back to locked setting if moved.

Wrong Way indicator

The LTU is equipped with a Wrong Way indicator. The alarm is released if

the engine does not rotate in ordered direction, while in engine room

control.