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RPU-160

Heading Control System · Autopilot & Bridge Systems

Class-certified type (DNV register) · technical data sheet not yet verified
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Simrad RPU-160 is a autopilot or heading-control system (Autopilot & Bridge Systems / Heading Control System). It is normally installed at the bridge steering console with interfaces to steering and heading sensors. It is intended to control rudder commands so the vessel follows the selected heading or track mode. The meaning of any embedded size or rating code should be confirmed in manufacturer documentation. In service it interfaces with navigation sensors, bridge displays, ship power supply, data networks and alarms relevant to the equipment function.

Specifications

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Flow rate at 10 bar1600 cm3/min
Max. pressure60 bar
Power consumption3-10 A
Ram capacity min160 cm3
Ram capacity max550 cm3
TypeHydraulic Drive Unit
Manufacturer documentation

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“Hydraulic steering systems are now being used in every category of vessel. In many respects hydraulic steering is preferable to mechanical steering. Hydraulic systems normally comprise of two main…”

Simrad RPU-160 – Photo (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 32)
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Simrad RPU-160 – Drawing (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 20)
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Simrad RPU-160 – Drawing (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 20)
Drawing · e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 · S. 20
Simrad RPU-160 – Drawing (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 5)
Drawing · e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 · S. 5
Simrad RPU-160 – Drawing (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 6)
Drawing · e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 · S. 6
Simrad RPU-160 – Drawing (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 11)
Drawing · e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 · S. 11
Simrad RPU-160 – Page preview (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 4)
Page preview · e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 · S. 4
Simrad RPU-160 – Page preview (e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 S. 7)
Page preview · e1f3f21e6680_S4-36 · S. 7
Source: Simrad RPU-160 datasheet, p. 1
Service

Service notes.

What our service work and the manufacturer documentation say about keeping this model running.

Check power supplies, data interfaces, alarms, sensor health and agreement with independent navigation information where practical. Inspect external antennas, scanners or transducers as applicable and review fault logs and self-test results. Verify required backups, records and bridge procedures; exact calibration tolerances and test methods must follow manufacturer and statutory documentation.

Inspection

Common failures & inspection points

Spares

Replacement Parts

Spare parts notes

Typical spares include approved fuses, cooling fans, display or keypad parts where supported, interface modules, data cables and selected sensor or antenna components according to the vessel's critical-spares policy.

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