Product Core Brief
- Model:
- Brand: Converteam (now part of GE)
- Series: AMC (Advanced Microcontroller Card) — P110 / P111 / P112 family
- Core Function: CPU module in a marine/industrial control system — executes control logic and interfaces with the ship’s monitoring and propulsion systems
- Product Type: Control system CPU card / legacy marine spare
- Key Cross-References: Spares Ref ZP15242/009; KEMAC-XR2001-A30
- Condition: New Original / New Surplus
Key Technical Specifications
| Category | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Model | |
| Identification | Brand / Platform | Converteam (GE) / AMC card family |
| Identification | Revision | VERIFY — “Iss C Rev I” seen in listings |
| Cross-Reference | Spares Reference | ZP15242/009 |
| Cross-Reference | Alternate Part No. | KEMAC-XR2001-A30 |
| Function | Module Type | CPU / microcontroller card |
| Interfaces | Communication | VERIFY — confirm from manual (do not assume Ethernet/VGA) |
| Electrical | Supply Voltage | VERIFY — reseller figures are unverified |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | VERIFY |
| Compatibility | Sibling Cards | P110-6052 (…A20), P112-6052 (…A40) — not interchangeable |
| Supply | Availability Status | Obsolete / legacy marine stock |
Product Introduction (No Fluff)
P111-6052 is a CPU AMC card from Converteam’s marine control platform — the logic layer that runs control and monitoring functions on ships and offshore installations. Converteam is now part of GE, which means the original support chain has changed and this part is sourced almost entirely from legacy stock.
The commercial reality: a vessel with a failed CPU card cannot hold DP or run its monitoring system, and off-hire day rates dwarf the cost of the card. Two things decide whether a replacement works. First, the revision — listings show “Iss C Rev I” variants, and a mismatched revision may not boot in the existing chassis. Second, the cross-reference: match ZP15242/009 and KEMAC-XR2001-A30, not just the prefix. Bottom line: confirm the full nameplate string before ordering.
QA & Testing SOP
- Anti-counterfeit intake. Nameplate photographed under raking light; model, revision, and spares reference checked for consistent laser depth. Counterfeits fail on the revision suffix.
- Connector and board inspection. Edge connectors and pins checked for bending, oxidation, and salt-air corrosion — the dominant failure mode on vessel-installed electronics.
- Bench power-up. Installed in a known-good chassis or test fixture. Startup sequence, self-test result, and LED behavior logged against the manual.
- Function verification. Control logic exercised through a documented test sequence; communication ports polled and confirmed to respond before packing.
- ESD-safe, moisture-protected packing. Anti-static bag, foam cradle, humidity indicator, sealed and photographed before dispatch.
Installation Pitfalls & Guide
❗ Revision mismatch. Confirm the revision (e.g. Iss C Rev I) against the removed card. A physically compatible card with the wrong revision may not boot or may reject the existing configuration.
❗ Configuration is not stored on the card. A replacement boots with defaults. Restore the engineered configuration before energizing.
❗ Cross-reference confusion. KEMAC-XR2001-A30 is the A30 variant; A20 and A40 correspond to the P110 and P112 siblings. Do not substitute across the family.
❗ Redundancy state. On a redundant marine control system, identify the active unit before removal to avoid an unplanned switchover.
Replacement sequence:
- Pre-install — photograph slot position, jumpers, and cabling; export the configuration.
- Removal — de-energize the bay or follow the documented switchover procedure; label every cable.
- Install — seat fully, restore jumpers and grounding, torque to spec.
- Commissioning — cold boot, load configuration, validate each I/O channel against a known reference, then confirm stable operation before returning the system to service.
Technical FAQ
Is pricing negotiable on volume? On obsolete marine stock, price follows availability rather than quantity. Tell us your real requirement up front.
What warranty applies? Twelve months on New Original. Six months on New Surplus. We state the difference rather than bury it.
Will any P11x card swap into my chassis? No. P110, P111, and P112 are distinct variants with different cross-references. Match the complete part number and revision.
Why not upgrade to a current GE marine platform? Because a newer platform changes the chassis, I/O wiring, and commissioning procedure — that’s a refit project with a schedule, not a purchase order. If you want that path, we’ll scope it honestly.
Is this part obsolete? Yes, treat it as legacy. Order spares against your maintenance horizon, not against today’s failure.
