Propulsion control system FPP

The Mega-Guard FPP Propulsion Control System (FPP) fully automates from bridge and control room the control of main engine and reversing clutch in case of diesel motor. The FPP thruster can be driven by electric or diesel motor. The Mega-Guard FPP can be supplied for a single engine / single FPP thruster or for a dual engine / dual FPP thruster. Two engines on one shaft is supported as an option as well. The FPP Propulsion Control System fulfills the rules of the classification societies and includes remote control, safety, engine RPM and shaft RPM indication. As an option, a back-up control system can be supplied. Operator Panels can be supplied for bridge fore, bridge aft, bridge wings and control room. Operator panels are equipped with a combined RPM and clutch setting lever and a control display to select various operator modes and to indicate engine RPM, shaft RPM and motor load. Customer can easily execute commissioning as all parameters are selectable on the Operator Panels in a user friendly way.