Description
KONGSBERG WCC600 WATCH CALL PANEL
KONGSBERG WCC600 is a Watch Call Panel produced by Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway, with part number 373860 (Rev. E). It is the core human-machine interaction terminal in the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) system of ships, specifically designed for ship automation and engine room monitoring scenarios.
KONGSBERG WCC600 WATCH CALL PANEL
In terms of core functions, WCC600 is an essential equipment for achieving unmanned cockpit operation. As a duty call unit, it is responsible for receiving signals from various sensors and alarm systems in the cabin when there is no one on duty, and displaying alarm information in priority categories. At the same time, it sends call requests to the bridge to ensure that the crew can respond to cabin abnormalities in a timely manner. This panel supports status monitoring of key equipment such as servos and thrusters. With automatic control functions, it can automatically adjust the ship’s heading, speed, and attitude according to the preset navigation plan, and has the ability to control ship stability.
In terms of hardware parameters, the device weighs about 1.39kg and adopts an LED display interface with an intuitive human-machine operation interface. Crew members can perform call confirmation, alarm response, parameter viewing and other operations through panel buttons. The communication interface supports data exchange with other automation systems on the ship, achieving ship automation and integrated control. The equipment is manufactured by a Norwegian manufacturer, certified by CE, and meets relevant maritime equipment standards.
The typical application covers unmanned engine room solutions for various types of commercial and engineering ships, and is the standard configuration terminal for integrating Kongsberg automation systems with engine room monitoring and navigation control systems. There are other specifications available in the same series, such as WCC500, which can be flexibly configured according to the size of the vessel and the level of automation.
Summary in one sentence: KONGSBERG WCC600 is a duty call monitoring panel for Konigsberg Maritime. It is located at the core terminal of the unmanned engine room and integrates alarm reception, call management, equipment status monitoring, and automatic control functions. It is a mature solution that balances reliability and human-machine interaction efficiency in the automated engine room of commercial ships.
