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The core business of Kwant Controls is the design and manufacturing of various types of control units for the electrical remote control of practically all kinds of propulsion and steering devices, such as: traditional main engine/clutch/CPP-FPP shaft lines, tunnel thrusters, azimuthal thrusters, rudders and water jets.

Over 80 years of experience
Used on more than 60.000 vessels
Inventor of the Electric Shaft System
Specialist in haptic feedback
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RSCU mk4

The RSCU-mk4 series consist of two members in the following executions:

  • RSCU-mk4 (96x96mm);
  • RSCU-mk4.2 (96x96mm)

They both share the classic recognisable bow-shaped rotatable top section.

The control units of the RSCU series (Rotation and Speed Control Unit) are console mounted lever units designed for controlling both speed (RPM or pitch) and heading (azimuth). All types can be equipped with potentiometers and/or micro switches for both speed as well as heading control. The motorized executions are all stepper motor driven and linked by means of CAN bus for automatic synchronization (Electric Shaft) with remote stations or an external master system.

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Specifications

Specs

The RSCU-mk4 comes with potentiometers and/or micro switches for the electrical interface with the propulsion- and steering control systems. It is available with a IP42 or IP56 rating, and with the possibility to limit the speed lever travel and/or steering angle according to your requirements. Palpable stops (detents) can be supplied in both sections. It comes in top- as well as bottom mounted models, the latter for flush mounting.

The RSCU-mk4.2 has been designed for twin engine and rudder control in a single device. The speed levers can move independently, whereas rudder control is simultaneous i.e. the two rudder potentiometers move in synchronicity. Unlike the mk4, it’s rotation angle is limited to +/-60°, and it comes in flush mounted version only.

The RSCU-mk4 series are not available with stepper motors for electric shaft operation.

IP level: IP40 / IP56

All executions are type-approved by ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, LRS, NKK , RINA and RMRS.

Available output signals

  • 2KOhm;
  • 5KOhm;
  • 4-20mA;
  • Integrated CAN;

Options

  • Extra or special potentiometer(s);
  • Micro switch contact(s);
  • Customized grips (other materials like wood), logo’s;
  • Stepper motors for:
    • Automatic line-up (Electric Shaft);
    • Electrical fine adjustment;
    • Haptic feedback;
    • Programmable detents (palpable stops);
  • Limited lever travel;
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