InteliDrive

DCU Marine
MODULAR ENGINE CONTROLLER
FOR MARINEAPPLICATIONS

Description
The InteliDrive DCU Marine is an
engine controller specifically designed
to meet the demanding requirements
of the marine market. The unit
provides a high level of performance
with extensive communications and
safety functions, aswell as primary/
secondary power switching.
The controller is easily integrated
into the ships control system and has
thecapability fully communicate with
electronic engines. ComAp developed this
capability for their market leading genset
controllers, and adapted it to function
in the marine environment through
theuse of J1939 communication buses.
The InteliDrive DCU Marine has
anengine specific approach which
allows theunit to communicate fully
with the engines Electronic Control Unit
(ECU), delivering a greater range of
values, and most importantly, delivering
all diagnostic information ineasy
to read text, rather than potentially
confusing codes or flashing lights.
The InteliDrive DCU Marine provides
users with a highly flexible control solution,
with configurable inputs and outputs
allowing the controller to be customized
to a particular application without
theneed for complicated programming.

MEMBER

ComAp is a member of
AMPS (The Association of
Manufacturers of Power
generating Systems).

ComAp products meet the highest

standards, with every stage of production
undertaken in accordance with the ISO
certification obtained in 1998.

Benefits
 Integrated solution with hardwired safety
functions less wiring and components
 Full communication support of engines with ECU simpler
wiring, access to information from ECU via Modbus
 Event driven history record, easy
backtracking and problem solving
 Load sharing for propulsion engines better
utilization of power from installed engines
 Slave panel available economical solution for remote control
 Integrated clutch control less wiring and components
 Many types of communication easy
supervision andservicing
 Perfect price/performance ratio
 Type approval from major certification societies

 Different engine application support: Auxiliary,

Emergency/Harbour, Propulsion
 Clutch control for propulsion engines
 Symmetrical load sharing for propulsion
engines with J1939 (via CAN bus)
 Extension modules for expandable number of
Inputs/Outputs (connected via CAN bus)
 Slave panels for remote control available
 Inputs/Outputs configuration
 Configurable list of values that are read from J1939 bus
 Support of redundant J1587 communication bus
 Direct speed/load control via J1939 or J1587 buses
 Diagnostic information from J1939 or J1587
displayed in plain easy to read
 Configurable Modbus and Modbus TCP support for
easy integration into the ships control system

Features





Redundant power moduleID-RPU

Engine control, monitoring and protection

14 binary inputs and outputs, 8 analog inputs
RS232/Modem/Modbus/Internet communication
Redundant module ID-RPU with hardwired
safety functions activated in backupmode
Switching between primary and secondary
battery (with ID-RPU module)
Automatic switchover to backup mode in
case of detection of main unit failure
Internal configurable PLC functions
Graphical screen with icons and bar graphs
Event and time driven history record for backtracking















Supervision of InteliDrive DCU Marine in stand bymode

Automatic backup mode activation if the main unit fails
Hardwired safety functions in backup mode
1 emergency stop normally opened
5 shutdown channels with broken wiresdetection
Fuel and Stop solenoids with broken wiresdetection
Automatic switchover between primary
and secondarybattery
 Common alarm and Common shutdownoutputs
 It is possible to use ID-SCM when ID-RPU is notconnected

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Communication modules and

PCtools

Extension modules and

remotedisplays

 InternetBridge-NT Communication module

with cellular/ethernet connection
 IG-IB Internet bridge
 I-LB+ Local bridge
 I-CB ECU communication bridge
 DriveMonitor PC monitoring tool
 WinScope Special graphical
controllers monitoringsoftware
 DriveConfig PC configuration tool
 InteliMonitor PC monitoring tool
 InteliSupervisor PC tool for genset
or machines fleet management








Communication interface ID-COM

Relay board I-RB8 / I-RB16

 Multi-controller and/or Remote display communication

and/or IG-IB and/or InternetBridge-NT and/or I-LB+
 Redundancy line J1708/J1587

 8 or 16 relays for InteliDrive DCU Marine (ID-RPU) binary

outputs separation
 Each channel has both n.o. and n.c. contacts available
 LED state indication






up to 4 I-AOUT8 Analog output extension module

up to 4 IGL-RA15 Remote annunciator
up to 4 IGS-PTM Analog/binary input/output module
up to 4 IS-AIN8 Analog input module
up to 3 IS-BIN16/8 Binary input/output module
up to 5 I-RD-CAN Remote display with CAN
bus Interface (possible extension up to 5 I-RD-CAN)
up to 4 InteliVision 8 Controller colour display unit
up to 4 InteliVision 8 Marine Controller colour display unit
up to 5x InteliVision 5 CAN - Controller colour display unit
up to 5 InteliVision 5 CAN Backlit
Controller colour display unit

Order code
Typical application
SHIP CONTROL SYSTEM

Controller

Order code

InteliDrive DCU Marine

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Scope of supply:

 Small ferries typically feature two propellers, one in bow and one in stern. Propellers
 6 InteliDrive DCU Marine
can rotate by 360 to give requested maneuverability to the ferry.
 6 ID-RPU
 Each propeller is driven by two engines located in two separate engine rooms.
 4 ID-COM
 In each engine room is also one auxiliary genset.
 6 Modbus RTU/TCP converter
 Propulsion engines are controlled by InteliDrive DCU Marine, in PROP configuration,
(not delivered by ComAp)
via J1939 bus. Redundant J1587 bus is used in case of J1939 failure.
 Requested speed is defined by 420mA signal from the bridge.
 InteliDrive controllers make propulsion load-sharing to keep engines evenly loaded.
 Engines of auxiliary gensets are controlled by InteliDrive DCU Marine in AUX configuration.
 InteliDrive controllers communicate to a ships control and visualization system via Modbus RTU/TCP converter and Ethernet bus.
 Optimal configurable structure of InteliDrives Modbus message together with high communication speed of Ethernet bus
gives immediate information on engine speed and torque required on the bridge of a quickly maneuvering ship.

InteliDrive DCU Marine

Certificate No:
A-13999
File No:
852.60
Job Id:
262.1-005794-4

TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

This is to certify:
That the Engine Safety, Control and Alarm System
with type designation(s)
InteliDrive DCU - Marine
Issued to

ComAp a.s.
Praha 8, Czech Republic
is found to comply with
Det Norske Veritas' Rules for Classification of Ships, High Speed & Light Craft and Det Norske
Veritas' Offshore Standards

Application :
Location classes can be found on pages 2 and 3.

This Certificate is valid until 2016-12-31.

Issued at Hvik on 2014-12-09
for DNV GL
DNV GL local station: Czechia
Approval Engineer: Krzysztof Aleksander Jankowski
Odd Magne Nesvg
Head of Section

This Certificate is subject to terms and conditions overleaf. Any significant change in design or construction may render this Certificate invalid.
The validity date relates to the Type Approval Certificate and not to the approval of equipment/systems installed.
If any person suffers loss or damage which is proven to have been caused by any negligent act or omission of the Society, then the Society shall
pay compensation to such person for his proven direct loss or damage. However, the compensation shall not exceed an amount equal to ten
times the fee charged for the service in question. The maximum compensation shall never exceed USD 2 million.
In this provision the Society shall mean DNV GL AS as well as all its direct and indirect owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers,
employees, agents and any other person or entity acting on behalf of DNV GL AS.

Form code: TA 1411a

Revision: 2014-05
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Job Id:
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Place of manufacture
TOROLA electronic, spol. s r.o.
Ndran 906,
744 01 Frentt pod Radhotm,
Czech Republic

Product description
InteliDrive Marine controller is a engine safety, control and monitoring system, consisting of:
System hardware components
HW type
HW version
ID-DCU-Marine
1.0.1
ID-MCU
1.0.1
ID-RPU
ID-COM
I-RB16
I-RD-CAN
I-RP

2.0
1.1
1.0
2.0
2.0

IS-BIN 16/8
IGS-PTM
IGL-RA15
IG-MU
IG-IB
Inteli IO8/8
Inteli AIN8
Inteli AIN8TC
IS-AIN8
IS-AIN8TC
Inteli Vision 5 CAN Backlit
Inteli Vision 8 Marine
IB-NT
I-AOUT8
I-RB8
I-LBA
I-LB+
I-CR

3.0
2.2
1.3
2.2
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
5.2
5.2
1.2
1.1
2.0
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2

HW description
InteliDrive control unit
Specific customer brand-labeled standard version of
ID-DCU-Marine
InteliDrive redundancy protection unit
InteliDrive communication unit
Relay board
InteliDrive remote display
Specific customer brand-labeled standard version of IRD-CAN
Extension unit
Extension unit
External LED indication panel
Multiple engine modem interface
Internet interface
Extension unit
Extension unit
Extension unit
Extension unit
Extension unit
Color display
Color display
Internet Bridge
8 analogue output interfaces
Relay board
Low battery adapter
Communication bridge
CAN repeater

System components location classes

Hardware type
Location classes
Temperature Humidity
ID-DCU-Marine
B/D**
B
ID-MCU
B/D**
B
ID-RPU
B
B
ID-COM
B
B
I-RB16
B
B
I-RD-CAN
B/D**
B
I-RP
B/D**
B
IS-BIN 16/8
B
B
IGS-PTM
B
B
IGL-RA15
B
B
IG-MU
B
B
IG-IB
B
B
Inteli IO8/8
B
B

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Vibration
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

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EMC
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

Enclosure
B*
B*
B*
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B*
B*
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Inteli AIN8
B
B
B
A
Inteli AIN8TC
B
B
B
A
IS-AIN8
B
B
B
A
IS-AIN8TC
B
B
B
A
Inteli Vision 5 CAN Backlit
B
B
B
A
Inteli Vision 8 Marine
B
B
B
A
IB-NT
B
B
B
A
I-AOUT8
B
B
B
A
I-RB8
B
B
B
A
I-LBA
B
B
B
A
I-LB+
B
B
B
A
I-CR
B
B
B
A
*) Panel front only
**) Temperature class D: When heating of display is included
***) Required protection according to the Rules to be provided upon installation on board

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B*
B*
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Firmware:
Basic:

ID-DCU-Marine-2.x.mhx

IRD-Marine-2.x.mhx
Application:

DCU-Marine-AUX-2.x.aid (auxiliary)

DCU-Marine-EME-2.x.aid (emergency duty)

DCU-Marine-CMB-2.x.aid (combined, harbour + emergency)

DCU-Marine-PRP-2.x.aid (variable speed)

Maintenance of firmware is decribed in document New features of ID-DCU Marine 2.x.

Application/Limitation
The system is suitable for auxiliary duties, emergency duties and multi engine propulsion systems.
Engine commands password protection option shall be set to level 0 (no password protection) or
disalbled for vessel classed according to DNV Rules and /or DNV Offshore Standard.

Approval conditions
The Type Approval covers hardware and basic software listed under Product description.
The following documentation of the actual application is to be submitted for approval in each case:
Reference to this Type Approval Certificate
Specifications for Engine and/or reference to engine Type Approval Certificate
System block diagram (showing independency between Safety System and Control and Monitoring
System, including sensors separation)
Power supply arrangement (may be part of the System block diagram)
List of controlled and monitored points showing alarms and safety functions (including type, range
and threshold)
Software versions for particular delivery
Test program for certification
Product certificate
Each delivery of the application system is to be certified according to Pt.4 Ch.9 Sec.1. The certification
test is to be performed at the manufacturer of the application system, preferably at the engine/system
application maker integrating control, monitoring and safety system, before the system is shipped to the
yard. After the certification the clause for application software control will be put into force.

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Clause for application software control

All changes in software are to be recorded as long as the system is in use on board. The records of all
changes are to be forwarded to DNV for evaluation and approval. Major changes in the software are to
be approved before being installed in the computer.

Tests carried out

Applicable tests according to Standard for Certification No. 2.4, April 2006.
InteliDrive DCU Marine and ID-RPU independency test, Prague, 2014-06-20.

Periodical assessment
The scope of the periodical assessment is to verify that the conditions stipulated for the type are
complied with, and that no alterations are made to the product design or choice of systems, software
versions, components and/or materials.
The main elements of the assessment are:

Ensure that type approved documentation is available

Inspection of factory samples, selected at random from the production line (where practicable)

Review of production and inspection routines, including test records from product sample tests and
control routines

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Ensuring that systems, software versions, components and/or materials used comply with type
approved documents and/or referenced system, software, component and material specifications
Review of possible changes in design of systems, software versions, components, materials and/or
performance, and make sure that such changes do not affect the type approval given
Ensuring traceability between manufacturers product type marking and the type approval certificate

Periodical assessment is to be performed at least every second year and at renewal of this certificate.
END OF CERTIFICATE

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