Alphatronic Remote Control Systems
Are your old print cards fit for fight?
MAN Diesel recommends checking for ageing print cards in the remote
control systems rpm- and pitch control circuits
Recommended check
Propeller pitch control card
In the first half of 2009, we have experienced
Easy accessible, in a box located at the
an increasing number of incidents, where
gearbox manoeuvre station.
servo electronic print cards have failed.
The malfunction typically occurs with print
cards older than 10 years. To avoid the risk of
print card failures, we recommend the crew
to check the status of the print cards.
Print cards as the one shown above should
be changed. See flip side of this flyer for further details.
Propulsion package L23/30-KV example, different card
position on other plant types
Alphatronic Remote Control Systems
Are your old print cards fit for fight?
Clear discolouration of the print card
Engine rpm control card
Card edition and current condition
Easy access via box located by the engine
The above card, marked ASB MOD. 1 is one
governor
of the oldest cards. Newer versions exist,
but they are also considered too old. They
differ in the mounting of the relays, and are
marked ASB MOD. 2.
All card versions with the relays mounted in
sockets should be changed.
The cards, where the relays are mounted
directly in the print, should be evaluated for
discoloration. This is seen in the top right
photo. If your card looks like this, it must be
replaced!
Irrespective of the print card version and print
Propulsion package L23/30-KV example, different card
position on other plant types
card age, cards which are periodically unstable must be replaced immediately.
Copyright MAN Diesel Subject to modification in the interest of technical progress. 3010-0088-00ppr Sep 2009 Printed in Denmark
Identification of the print card version
MAN Diesel
PrimeServ Frederikshavn
Propulsion
Niels Juels Vej 15
9900 Frederikshavn, Denmark
Phone +45 96 20 41 00
Fax
+45 96 20 40 30
[email protected]
www.mandiesel.com
