Description
Product Overview
The Rolls-Royce Marine 5880-PC1025 is a printed circuit board associated with Tenfjord marine steering-gear equipment. It belongs to a legacy control architecture used in ship steering systems, where electronic control boards support signal processing and coordination within the steering-gear assembly. The exact role of an individual board should be confirmed from the installed system documentation, because supplier descriptions do not consistently distinguish between steering-control, indication, and amplifier functions.
For maintenance teams, the key identification details are the complete part number, board revision, arrangement number, and steering-gear department marking. One marine parts listing identifies the item as 5880-PC1025, with manufacturer part number 5801-R105-00 and arrangement reference 5880-1025 Rev. B. These identifiers provide a stronger basis for matching a replacement than the model number alone. Before installation, compare the board’s connector layout, mounting arrangement, and labeling against the removed unit and the relevant steering-gear drawings.
The Rolls-Royce Marine 5880-PC1025 is offered through legacy marine spare-parts channels, including listings for used and surplus units. A listing’s availability or condition description does not establish that a board has passed a functional test. For a vessel maintenance order, request photographs of the actual board, confirmation of the revision, any available test records, and written warranty terms. If the vessel’s steering equipment is safety-critical, do not introduce a substitute based solely on a similar 5880-series designation; verify the proposed board against the installed Tenfjord system and the vessel’s approved maintenance procedures.
Product Introduction
The 5880-PC1025 is a legacy Rolls-Royce Marine / Tenfjord PCB used in marine steering-gear equipment. Its exact function and system position should be verified using the original board marking and the vessel’s steering-gear documentation.
When sourcing a replacement, check the Rev. B marking, arrangement number, connector configuration, and installed system designation. For marine steering equipment, a verified part-number match and documented functional testing are more useful than a generic claim of compatibility.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Marine |
| Product line | Tenfjord steering gears |
| Model | 5880-PC1025 |
| Board revision | Rev. B, as listed by suppliers |
| Manufacturer part number | 5801-R105-00, reported by one supplier |
| Arrangement number | Art. No. 5880-1025 Rev. B, reported by one supplier |
| Product type | Steering-gear control PCB |
| Application | Marine steering-gear control system |
| System designation | System No. 2 reported by a supplier; verify locally |
| Input voltage | Not independently verified |
| Output voltage | Not independently verified |
| Communication protocol | Not verified |
| Protection rating | Not verified |
| Dimensions | Not reliably verified from the available marine parts record |
| Weight | Not reliably verified |
| Installation | Compatible Tenfjord assembly; confirm against system documentation |
| Condition | Depends on the individual unit and supplier |
| Lifecycle | Legacy spare part; confirm current support |
Specification note: Some online descriptions conflict on the board’s function and electrical ratings. Do not use unverified voltage, output, IP-rating, or dimensional claims for engineering or procurement approval. The original board label and OEM steering-gear documentation should take precedence.
5880-PC1025
Related Products
The following are related Tenfjord or marine steering-system references. Their inclusion does not establish direct interchangeability.
- 5880-PC1019 — Related 5880-series PCB reference; confirm its function and configuration.
- 5880-PC1020 — Related board in the same series; verify revision and system application.
- 5880-PC1024 — Related Tenfjord PCB reference with potentially different functionality.
- 5880-PC1026 — Related board designation; compare the complete part number and revision.
- 5801-CS-IFC-01 — Marine steering-system interface reference listed by a supplier.
- 386-365-00 — Steering-controller reference associated with marine steering applications.
- CE01-00 — Rudder-angle indicator reference.
- CE03-57 F-7001-07-38 — Marine control-system reference listed alongside Tenfjord-related parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Rolls-Royce Marine 5880-PC1025 used for?
It is identified by marine spare-parts suppliers as a Tenfjord steering-gear PCB. The exact function within the steering assembly should be confirmed from the installed equipment documentation because descriptions vary between listings.
Q2. Can I hot-swap this board?
Do not assume hot-swap capability. Follow the vessel’s electrical isolation procedures and the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. Before removing a board from steering equipment, ensure that the vessel’s required steering capability and any mandated backup arrangement remain available.
Q3. Does the replacement require firmware or parameter changes?
The available references do not establish a specific firmware procedure for this board. Check the original system documentation and any commissioning or maintenance records. If a different revision or alternative board is proposed, obtain confirmation of the required configuration and post-installation tests.
Q4. Can I substitute another 5880-series PCB?
Not on the basis of the series number alone. Models such as 5880-PC1020, 5880-PC1024, and 5880-PC1026 are related references, but their functions and configurations may differ. Confirm the exact part number and revision against the approved steering-gear documentation.
Q5. How can I verify that the supplied unit is authentic and functional?
Request clear photographs of the PCB label, revision, arrangement number, connectors, and board condition. Ask for the source of the unit and any inspection or functional-test report. A label match alone does not prove that a used board works correctly.
Q6. Is the 5880- still in production?
The model appears in legacy marine spare-parts listings. Current manufacturer support and production status have not been independently confirmed, so check with the relevant marine equipment support channel before making a long-term maintenance plan.
Q7. What should I confirm before purchasing?
Verify the complete part number, Rev. B marking, arrangement number, vessel and steering-gear model, connector layout, unit condition, test evidence, and warranty terms. If the replacement is intended for a safety-critical steering function, obtain technical approval before installation.
