ROD AS 3825745 - Caterpillar

Introduction
The multi-station control system (MSCS) provides control of the engine and transmission for a single engine or a dual engine application. These applications have a maximum of eight control stations for each vessel. The MSCS can be connected to the following Caterpillar marine engines that are electronically controlled:
C12
C18
C30
C32
C7
C9
C15
3196
3126B
3406E
3412EThe MSCS has the capability of the following functions:
Monitoring control functions of the operator
Performing control functions of the operator
Identifying and reporting critical control parameters of the vessel
Reporting failure conditions
Self-diagnosticsThe MSCS contains a fully redundant backup system. This system will ensure the operation of the propulsion system in the event of a failure of the primary control system.Theory of Operation
Power Train Control Processor (PCP)
The PCP is the main control processor of the Multi-Station Control System (MSCS). The PCP is responsible for the interface between the control stations, the engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and the transmission solenoids.The master station and control station CAN data links are used to communicate with the control stations, either Integrated Control Head or Control Station Processor utilizing the proprietary communication data link. There may be only one control station on the