Engine control handle for ships
AUTOCHIEF® C20 Kongsberg Maritime

The AutoChief® C20 propulsion control system is designed for medium and low speed diesel engines fitted with fixed or variable pitch propellers. It is based on knowledge gained through more than 40 years of working with the main engine manufacturers. The technology used, builds on our highly successful K-Chief 500 marine automation system.

Propulsion control system components:

Control panel
Engine telegraph unit
Engine safety system
Digital governor system
Engine order printer
Distributed processing units
Customer benefits
Reliable operation
Bumpless control transfer
Immediate transfer of all data
Quick adoption to various engines - no software customisation required
Distributed Processing Units (DPU) designed for direct mounting on engines
Reduced cabling cost. All signals are connected to DPU's directly on the main engine, simplifying installation in the control consoles
Can be integrated with the K-Chief 500 machinery automation system, sharing sensors and information
Few moving parts to reduce maintenance requirements
Approved by all the main classification societies