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WCU LCD, watch Cabin Unit for Kongsberg DataChief C20 systems.
- Manufacturer
- Kongsberg
- Manufacturer part no.
- 8100138
- Model
- WCU LCD
- Product family
- DataChief C20
- Type
- Watch Cabin Unit
- Lifecycle
- Legacy
- OEM successor
- K-Chief lifecycle upgrade or retrofit, depending on the system
- Technical datasheet
- Data sheet
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- Kongsberg
- Manufacturer part no.
- 8100138
- Type
- Watch Cabin Unit
- Application
- Marine alarm, monitoring, PMS or propulsion system
- Used with
- Kongsberg DataChief C20
- Module
- Watch Cabin Unit, LCD version (WCU/LCD)
- System
- Kongsberg K-Chief / DataChief alarm system
- Display
- LCD, 4 lines x 40 characters
- Display pages
- Alarm summary, points summary, date & time
- Group alarm lamps
- 4, plus one common machinery alarm lamp
- Engineer on-duty lamps
- 8
- Indications
- Engineer on duty, system failure, fire alarm
- Communication
- CAN network to the alarm system's main computer unit (MCU)
- Power consumption
- 5 W
- Supply voltage
- 18 to 32 VDC
- Operating temperature
- -15 °C to +70 °C
- Storage temperature
- -30 °C to +80 °C
- Max. relative humidity
- 97%, non-condensing
- Protection
- IP22
- Environmental standards
- IACS E10, IEC 60945
- Weight
- 1.4 kg
- Dimensions
- Outline 240 x 144 x 50 mm (W x H x D); panel cut-out 211 x 138 mm
- Mounting
- 4 x M4 screws
- Type approvals
- DNV, LRS, BV, GL, RINA, NK, ABS, KR, RMR, CCS (part of K-Chief certification)
Technical documents (1)
Key features
- 4-line x 40-character alarm display
- Switches to the alarm summary automatically on a new alarm
- 4 group alarm lamps plus common machinery alarm
- Shows which engineer is on duty
- Fire alarm lamp and buzzer
- Self-check with system failure lamp
About the Kongsberg 8100138
The Kongsberg 8100138 is the LCD version of the Watch Cabin Unit (WCU/LCD). Fitted in the engineer on duty's cabin and in public rooms, it indicates engine room alarms on a 4-line text display with group lamps and a buzzer while the machinery watch is on the bridge, and shows which engineer is on duty. It communicates with the alarm system's main computer unit over the CAN network.
What is the 8100138 used for?
Kongsberg describes the WCU as a unit required to run an unmanned engine room: it is how the engineer on duty is alerted away from the engine control room. Each cabin or public space in the watch-calling system has its own unit, working together with the Watch Bridge Unit (WBU) on the bridge.
Lifecycle and successor
Legacy.
OEM successor: K-Chief lifecycle upgrade or retrofit, depending on the system
Before you order
What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.
Check the item number 8100138 on the unit's label. This LCD version has a text display; the LED version (8100141) has group alarm lamps only. Send a photo of the front panel and the label, and the vessel name or IMO number.
OEM successor to 8100138
Named by Kongsberg as the successor. It is an upgrade, not a like-for-like spare: check wiring, I/O and configuration for your installation before ordering it in place of the 8100138.
Other parts in the Kongsberg DataChief C20 family
Listed for reference. They differ from the 8100138 in rating, supply, interface or function and are not interchangeable with it unless Kongsberg says so. Match the part number on your unit.
| Product | Type | Lifecycle | Qty Available | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongsberg 8100225 C3-GDCPC3-GDCP power-management DPU | C3-GDCP power-management DPU | Discontinued | On Request | On request | View |
| Kongsberg 8100181 C1 CombiC1 Combi power-management DPU | C1 Combi power-management DPU | Discontinued | In Stock | from $945.45 | View |
| Kongsberg 4403239 MOS33MOS33 Midi Operator Station | Operator station | Legacy | On Request | On request | View |
| Kongsberg 8100114 WBU LCDWBU LCD Watch Bridge Unit | Watch Bridge Unit | Legacy | In Stock | from $508.02 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100131 WBU LEDWBU LED Watch Bridge Unit | Watch Bridge Unit | Legacy | In Stock | from $871.40 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100141 WCU LEDWCU LED Watch Cabin Unit | Watch Cabin Unit | Legacy | In Stock | from $379.50 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100148 RAi-16RAi-16 Remote Analogue Input | Distributed I/O | Legacy | In Stock | from $999.00 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100161 RAi-10TCRAi-10TC Thermocouple Input | Distributed I/O | Legacy | In Stock | from $1,434.40 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100154 RDi-32RDi-32 Remote Digital Input | Distributed I/O | Legacy | In Stock | from $929.07 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100155 RDo-16RDo-16 Remote Digital Output | Distributed I/O | Legacy | In Stock | from $800.00 | View |
| Kongsberg 8100172 RDi-32ARDi-32A Remote Digital Input | Distributed I/O | Legacy | In Stock | from $975.75 | View |
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