Description

The KONGSBERG AUE-1108 is a high-integrity, 8-channel universal analog input module engineered for the K-Chief 600 distributed control system (DCS) and K-Pos dynamic positioning platforms—core automation solutions developed by Kongsberg Maritime for marine and offshore applications. Designed to acquire critical process signals from sensors such as pressure transmitters, temperature probes, flow meters, and level gauges, the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 converts real-world analog data into digital values for monitoring, control logic execution, and alarm management across shipboard systems. Its flexible input configuration supports both 4–20 mA current loops and 0–10 V voltage signals, enabling seamless integration with a wide range of industrial instrumentation without requiring external signal conditioners.

As a foundational I/O component in safety-critical marine environments, the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 features channel-to-channel galvanic isolation, robust EMI shielding, and compliance with stringent maritime standards including DNV-GL, ABS, and IEC 60945 for bridge equipment. It mounts directly onto K-Chief 600 I/O racks and communicates via redundant CAN or Ethernet backplanes to central processing units, ensuring deterministic data delivery even during vessel maneuvering or emergency scenarios. Whether deployed on an LNG carrier, a deepwater drillship, or a naval frigate, the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 delivers the signal accuracy, environmental resilience, and diagnostic transparency required for reliable, class-compliant automation at sea.

KONGSBERG AUE-1108

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Universal input flexibility for mixed-sensor fleets: The KONGSBERG AUE-1108 eliminates the need for multiple specialized I/O cards by allowing each of its 8 channels to be independently configured via software for either current or voltage signals. This adaptability is invaluable during vessel retrofits or when integrating legacy sensors with modern K-Chief 600 systems, reducing spares inventory and simplifying engineering documentation.

Marine-grade ruggedness for extreme operational conditions: Built to withstand salt spray, humidity, shock, and vibration per IEC 60068 and IEC 60945 standards, the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 features conformal-coated PCBs, corrosion-resistant connectors, and wide-temperature operation. Its robust design ensures continuous performance in engine rooms, thruster compartments, and open-deck sensor cabinets—even in Arctic or tropical climates.

Advanced diagnostics for predictive maintenance at sea: Each channel on the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 is continuously monitored for open-circuit, short-circuit, and out-of-range conditions. Faults are reported in real time to the K-Chief 600 operator workstations and logged in the system historian, enabling crew to address failing sensors before they impact propulsion, power balance, or DP stability. Front-panel LEDs provide immediate local status during routine rounds.

Hot-swappable architecture for zero-downtime servicing: The KONGSBERG AUE-1108 supports live replacement without shutting down the entire I/O rack or control system—a critical capability during offshore operations where system availability directly affects safety and revenue. Configuration data is stored in the central controller, so new modules auto-sync upon insertion.

Application Field

The KONGSBERG AUE-1108 is extensively deployed across the global maritime sector wherever precise analog signal acquisition is essential for safe and efficient vessel operation. On offshore support vessels (OSVs) and drillships, it interfaces with mud pump pressure sensors, riser tension monitors, and ballast tank level transmitters within the K-Pos dynamic positioning ecosystem. LNG and LPG carriers rely on the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 to read cargo tank temperature and pressure signals for boil-off gas management and inerting system control.

In naval and coast guard fleets, the module supports integrated platform management systems (IPMS), acquiring data from lube oil, cooling water, and firemain pressure networks. Cruise ships and ferries use the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 in HVAC and freshwater generation controls, while tugboats and icebreakers integrate it into propulsion monitoring for azimuth thrusters and shaft generators. Across all these applications, the KONGSBERG AUE-1108 serves as a dependable analog front-end that meets classification society requirements and enables data-driven decision-making in the most demanding marine environments.

KONGSBERG AUE-1108

Related Products

• AUE-1204: 4-channel analog output module – complementsAUE-1108 for control valve actuation

• DUE-2116: 16-channel digital input module – used alongsideAUE-1108 for discrete status monitoring

• DUE-2208: 8-channel digital output module – drives alarms, solenoids, and relay panels

• K-Chief 600 CPU (e.g., CCB-610): Central controller that processes data fromAUE-1108

• K-Pos Operator Station: Dynamic positioning HMI that visualizesAUE-1108 sensor trends

• AUE-1104: 4-channel high-speed analog input variant for fast-response applications

• I/O Rack Base Unit (e.g., RBU-100): Chassis that housesAUE-1108 and other I/O modules

• K-Thrust Interface Module: ConvertsAUE-1108 data into thruster command feedback