Jastram Digital Control System

The Digital Control System consists of four basic components:

• A Digital Steering Controller (DSC)
• At least one Mode Control Processor (MCP)
• At least one Steering Input Device
• A Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU)

The core of the Jastram Digital Control System is the Digital Steering Controller (DSC). The DSC processes signals from the Mode Control Processors (MCP) and in turn controls the response of the hydraulic power units and, ultimately, the rudder. The MCP is a station processor which connects the signals from the station Input Devices and Control Panels to the DSC.