Common technology

The use of common technology in the Kongsberg portfolio

has allowed us to develop modular products. The benefits

of modularity are passed on to our customers through:

• Identical basic software platform in the K-Line systems

• Free flow of information between the K-Line systems

(K-Chief, K-Safe, K-Power, K-Pos, K-Thrust, K-Bridge &

K-Gauge)

• Well-proven solutions that focus on the complete vessel

operation

• Operational consistency

• Reduced spare part and training requirements

The information management system may be integrated to

K-Chief via the administrative network, allowing the user to

define trend displays and create tailored reports.

System architecture

The K-Chief system architecture has a modular design,

and builds on Operator Stations and I/O modules

interconnected by local data networks. This allows us to

meet individual ship owner’s requirements using standard

modules. Different selections of these units are used to

configure each individual system.

The K-Chief is decentralized with redundant controllers for

each segment for availability, but operation is centralized

using the Operator Stations. Each I/O module has a

specific role and is configured to match the operational

requirements of the specific process area. Due to this

flexible architecture, the K-Chief system can connect

more I/O modules in the network later on. This may be

done to control additional process areas, or to extend the

functionality. Vendor’s equipment,  such as valve control

systems, fire alarm systems and level gauging, can be

interfaced on communication lines connected directly to

the process network.