KONGSBERG 1E-221 Modules NA-1E221/1E-221.1 Panel Card

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

KONGSBERG 1E-221 Series Technical Notes

The KONGSBERG 1E-221 series represents a core hardware platform within the KONGSBERG SDP (Ship Dynamic Positioning) and industrial automation control systems, deployed extensively across offshore oil & gas platforms, petrochemical plants, marine vessels, and power generation facilities. These panel cards and associated I/O modules form the backbone of KONGSBERG's legacy distributed control architecture, with documented installations in North Sea drilling rigs, LNG terminals, and refinery automation systems. The series operates within the broader KONGSBERG Albatross and K-Pos control system families, making long-term spare parts availability a critical operational requirement for asset operators worldwide.

1E-221 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified components within the KONGSBERG 1E-221 and closely associated panel card families. Each module is classified by functional role within the control system architecture.

Panel Cards & Controller Modules

• NA-1E221/1E-221.1: Main panel card, station bus interface, primary control node for Albatross DP cabinet
• NA-1E221/1E-221.2: Revised panel card variant with enhanced bus arbitration logic and updated component revision
• NA-1E221/1E-221.3: Third-generation panel card with improved thermal management for high-ambient installations
• NA-1E220/1E-220.1: Companion processor card, handles executive control loop computation within the same cabinet family
• NA-1E220/1E-220.2: Updated processor card revision, compatible with 1E-221.2 backplane slot assignments

Analog I/O Modules

• NA-1E222/1E-222.1: Analog input card, 8-channel, 4–20 mA signal conditioning for sensor interfacing
• NA-1E222/1E-222.2: Analog input card, extended range, supports ±10 V and 4–20 mA dual-mode inputs
• NA-1E223/1E-223.1: Analog output card, 8-channel, 4–20 mA, drives final control elements and actuators
• NA-1E223/1E-223.2: Analog output card, high-resolution 16-bit DAC variant for precision thruster control applications

Digital I/O Modules

• NA-1E224/1E-224.1: Digital input card, 16-channel, 24 VDC, dry contact and wet contact compatible
• NA-1E224/1E-224.2: Digital input card, 32-channel, high-density configuration for alarm and status monitoring
• NA-1E225/1E-225.1: Digital output card, 16-channel, relay-driven, rated for 24 VDC / 2 A per channel
• NA-1E225/1E-225.2: Digital output card, solid-state relay variant, extended cycle life for high-frequency switching

Communication & Power Modules

• NA-1E226/1E-226.1: Serial communication adapter card, RS-232/RS-422 dual-port, station bus to peripheral device interface
• NA-1E227/1E-227.1: Power supply card, 24 VDC regulated output, internal cabinet bus power distribution
• NA-1E228/1E-228.1: Redundancy switchover card, manages hot-standby controller failover within dual-redundant cabinet configurations
• NA-1E229/1E-229.1: Backplane termination card, provides bus termination and diagnostic test points for the 1E-221 cabinet chassis