Rolls-Royce Data Respons MPCF1-10.4″ Maritime Panel Computer

Rolls-Royce Data Respons MPCF1-10.4″ Maritime Panel Computer

The Rolls-Royce Marine AS MPCF1-10.4″ is a highly ruggedized, fanless maritime panel computer engineered in collaboration with Data Respons Norge AS.

Developed primarily for the specialized Helicon X3 thruster control, propulsion management, and dynamic positioning systems, this industrial-grade terminal combines an ARM-based computing core with a daylight-readable touch interface.

It provides real-time machinery automation monitoring directly on vessel bridges, engine control rooms (ECR), and port/starboard wing consoles.

Technical Parameter Table

Power Input & Consumption

18–32V DC (24VDC Nominal, Max 1A), Reverse Polarity & Galvanically Isolated

• 11W @ 24V (50% brightness)

• 14W @ 24V (100% brightness)

I/O Communication Ports

• 2x 10/100/1000Mbit Gigabit Ethernet (LAN)

• 2x Galvanically Isolated High-Speed CAN (ISO1198-2)

• 2x USB 2.0

• 2x +24V Digital Outputs (Max 100mA)

Ingress Protection (IP)    IP56 as console/flush mount (front face); IP22 when utilizing VESA mount back

Environmental Limits

Operating Temp: -10°C to +55°C (Tested safely from -25°C to +70°C)

Humidity: 95% @ 40°C non-condensing

Physical Attributes

Weight: 1.6 kg

Dimensions: 252.4 mm (W) x 197.8 mm (H) x 36.4 mm (D)

Housing: Die-cast and painted aluminum (Color: RAL 9005 Black)

Maritime Certification    Type approved according to IEC-60945. IACS E10. and CE regulations

Product Advantages and Features

Fanless and Solid-State Design: Completely free of moving mechanical components, mitigating risk factors related to dust intake, bearing degradation, or marine vibration failures.

Optically Enhanced Display: The 700-nit high-brightness panel paired with wide viewing angles ($88^\circ$ in all directions) ensures that operator screens remain readable under intense tropical glare or high-noon bridge conditions.

Dual Isolated CAN/LAN Interfaces: Built-in galvanic isolation across the dual CAN bus and network ports shields internal logic units from stray grounding loops common to marine metal hulls.

Versatile Console Configurations: Hardware configurations are tailored specifically for targeted physical deployment configurations including Port Wing, Starboard Wing, and ECR (Engine Control Room) panels.

Service Hatch Accessibility: Important storage paths, including the system boot SD card, are housed behind an easily accessible service hatch for rapid maintenance without unmounting the entire console display.

Application Cases

The MPCF1-10.4″ terminal serves as the human-machine interface (HMI) for top-tier marine machinery control lines:

Rolls-Royce Helicon X3 Propulsion Controls: Functions as the primary control display for variable pitch propellers and azimuth thrusters aboard specialized commercial vessels.

Bridge Wing Control Stations: Mounted inside weatherproof starboard/port wing pillars to provide ship captains with responsive docking controls.

Alarm Monitoring Systems (AMS): Configured as a localized visual alarm terminal within machinery spaces or steering gear compartments.

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Interfaces: Acts as an auxiliary sensor overview or control feedback unit linked to the vessel’s primary DP computer network.

Related Models & Same-Series Hardware

Rolls-Royce MPCF1-12.1″ / 15″: Scaled up variants of the core ARM platform featuring identical communication architecture for larger bridge consoles.

Rolls-Royce Marine R10I53S: A legacy 10.4-inch alternative panel PC based on Intel-architecture infrastructure.

Rolls-Royce PCC1030C: A heavy-duty internal panel controller board frequently networked downstream from the MPCF1 display interface via CAN bus.

Rolls-Royce WRC1021B: Hydraulic valve and winch controller card utilized within integrated Marine Brattvaag automation loops.

Installation and Maintenance

Mounting Strategy: For standard control room layouts, utilize flush-mount panel brackets to maintain an IP56 seal across the console surface. If using standard VESA 75/100 mounting arms, ensure the surrounding cabinet environment satisfies IP22 airflow parameters.

Thermal Mitigation: For environments persistently operating above 45°C or within completely sealed, non-ventilated control pulpits, install the low-noise auxiliary fan assembly kit (Art No: 000108285 / 000085452) to extend backlight lifecycle profiles.

Power Isolation: Maintain source DC lines within the strict 18–32V envelope. Always decouple the terminal block before retrieving or swapping the system SD card from beneath the lower service tray.