The Kongsberg RDi-32A (8100172) is a 32-channel Remote Digital Input module used in Kongsberg marine automation systems, including DataChief C20. It is designed for acquisition of active digital signals such as alarms, running/fault status and switch indications.
Key Features
- 32 digital input channels with individual LED status indication.
- RDi-32A is intended for active digital signals, including 24 V DC and AC 50–70 Hz signals.
- Provides alarm processing, trend functions, time stamping and self-checking.
- Supports redundant CAN Open 4.0 communication and remote configuration.
- Parameters are stored in the module, with plug-in field connections and no user-serviceable internal parts.
- Multiple revisions exist, including D1, D3 and E2, so revision compatibility should be checked.
Typical Applications
- Main and auxiliary engine monitoring
- Generator and switchboard status monitoring
- Alarm and trip signal acquisition
- Pump, fan and motor running/fault feedback
- Valve and breaker position monitoring
- Kongsberg DataChief C20 / K-Chief distributed I/O systems
