The Kongsberg RDIO420S (316564) is a Remote Digital Input/Output (RDIO) module for Kongsberg marine automation systems. It provides distributed digital signal acquisition and output control and is documented as an I/O unit within K-Chief / K-Safe systems.
Key Features
- Provides 32-channel digital I/O for distributed monitoring and control.
- Interfaces field equipment such as alarms, switches, valves and equipment status signals with the central automation system.
- Designed for marine automation installations; Kongsberg type-approval documentation lists RDIO420S, P/N 316564 as an approved K-Chief/K-Safe I/O unit.
- Multiple hardware revisions exist, including 316564/A in K-Safe applications, so revision compatibility is important.
Typical Applications
- Main and auxiliary engine monitoring
- Generator and switchboard status
- Alarm and trip signal acquisition
- Pump, fan and motor monitoring
- Valve and actuator status/control
- Kongsberg K-Chief 700 / K-Chief automation systems
- K-Safe safety and shutdown systems
