The BAS-PCS software programmed by Baumüller controls, among other things, demand-actuated power output of the units in the drive system. The software is suitable for various technologies such as generators, batteries, and fuel cells as well as for different fuels such as methanol, e-fuels, or diesel. BAS-PCS administers the energy requirements not only for fossil fuels but also for e-fuels and combinations of these.

The intelligent power management system adjusts the energy supply, such as the speed of the generators, to ensure that exactly the right amount of energy is generated for the ship’s current needs. This means that the vessel, for example, at moderate cruising speed, is driven by only one generator. If a faster speed is necessary or the vessel has to maneuver, the second generator is switched on automatically within seconds. The software controls the activation of the second motor at a speed that does not require two motors running permanently, so a redundant system is not required. With the help of the BAS-PCS power management systems, ships can be authorized to keep only one unit running during operation. This can save fuel. If the maximum power is necessary quickly in emergency situations, this is identified by the system and is made available.