The Kongsberg OPU 8810 ASL AP24 Paper Collector (Part No: 4400088) is a specialized peripheral component designed for the Kongsberg maritime instrumentation and data recording ecosystem. This unit serves as the physical paper handling and collection mechanism for the AP24 Printing Thermal Device (PTD). Engineered for the robust requirements of bridge and engine room control consoles, it ensures that critical system printouts—such as engine alarms, operational logs, and data trends—are collected and stored in an organized manner during continuous system operation.

 

Product Specifications

📍 Country of Origin: Norway

⚖️ Unit Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg

📏 Compatibility: Kongsberg AP24 Thermal Printing Unit

⚙️ Primary Function: Automated paper receipt and log storage for maritime data recorders

🔌 Integration: Mounts directly to the printing module housing within the console

🛡️ Design Standard: Industrial-grade mechanical assembly, vibration-dampened for shipboard use

✅ Application: Marine Alarm & Monitoring Systems, Data Logger Log-book systems

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is the primary role of the Paper Collector? It manages the output flow of the thermal printing unit. It prevents paper jamming and ensures that long printouts of alarm logs or system data are neatly coiled or collected rather than spilling onto the console floor.

❓ Is this part compatible with non-Kongsberg printers? This specific part (4400088) is precision-engineered for the Kongsberg AP24 series. It is not designed for universal compatibility with standard office or other industrial printer models.

❓ How is the collector maintained? Maintenance involves keeping the paper path clear of thermal paper dust and ensuring the mechanical tension arms are free-moving to prevent paper tearing during high-volume logging events.

❓ Why is it essential for maritime compliance? In many regulatory environments, the hard-copy logging of alarms and engine conditions is a mandatory safety requirement. The reliability of the paper collector ensures that these vital records are captured correctly without system intervention.

 

Recommended Kongsberg Instrumentation Components

If you are maintaining Kongsberg printing or data recording stations, the following components are often managed within the same service lifecycle:

• Kongsberg AP24 Thermal Printer Module
• Kongsberg PTD-44 Printing Device
• Kongsberg Thermal Paper Rolls (Standard 58mm/80mm)
• Kongsberg DataChief Logging Units
• Kongsberg 8810 Control Panel Parts
• Kongsberg Printer Interface PCB
• Kongsberg Alarm System I/O Modules
• Kongsberg Bridge Console Spare Parts
• Kongsberg System Ribbon Cables (For printer data transfer)
• Kongsberg Power Supply Units (For PTD integration)