AUTOMATOS KOSMOS 4U specialises in the technical support, retrofit and modernisation of azimuth propulsion control systems, combining marine automation experience with modern PLC and HMI technology.
We replace ageing electronic cards and obsolete control units with a structured, maintainable automation platform, engineered around each vessel’s machinery and operational requirements.
From onboard assessment to final functional testing, our solutions focus on clear operation, practical fault diagnosis and long-term technical support.
⚓ Propulsion & Steering Control
Every installation has its own requirements. Depending on the vessel’s configuration, our solution may incorporate:
✅ Azimuth Steering Control
Control of propulsion unit rotation, with command and actual position indication.
✅ Main Engine Speed Control
Management of speed commands and monitoring of the associated feedback signals.
✅ Propulsion Command Management
Ahead and astern command handling, according to the propulsion system’s design and operating principles.
✅ Clutch Control
Engagement and disengagement sequences, where fitted, with the required operating permissives.
✅ Control Station Selection & Transfer
Management of bridge and local operating positions, with clear indication of the active control station.
✅ Existing Equipment Integration
Integration of available signals and retention of existing mechanical equipment wherever technically feasible.
⚓ Operating Sequences & Interlocks
A propulsion control retrofit requires a detailed understanding of the installation and a methodical approach to control logic development.
Based on the project’s engineering design, we configure:
✅ Operating sequences and permissive conditions.
✅ Interlocks to prevent conflicting commands.
✅ Monitoring of critical signals and operating states.
✅ Alarms and diagnostic indications.
✅ Verification of the specified response to signal loss or equipment faults.
⚓ HMI — Essential Information at a Glance
Our operator interfaces organise essential system information into clear displays, supporting operational awareness and fault identification.
✅ Azimuth angles and position indications.
✅ Engine speed and clutch status.
✅ Active control station and operating mode.
✅ Alarms and available event history.
✅ Parameter access through appropriate authorisation levels.
Functions and indications are defined according to the installed equipment and the agreed project scope.
⚓ From Engineering to Commissioning
We undertake the key stages of the upgrade, bringing electrical integration and control software together within one coordinated engineering approach.
✅ Assessment of the existing installation.
✅ Control system engineering and equipment selection.
✅ PLC programming and HMI configuration.
✅ Electrical modifications and equipment integration.
✅ Signal checks and functional sequence testing.
✅ Verification of the specified interlocks and commissioning.
Legacy Systems. Next-Generation Control.
