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vetus® Electronic engine remote control

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Table of Contents3
Introduction6
How to Start6
System Configuration and Installer Remarks6
General Installation Features7
Description of the System and Its Parts7
Maximum Extension of the System7
System Performance7
Pilot Instructions8
Control Keypad9
Acquisition of the Command10
Engine Warm-Up10
Synchro Mode11
Fast Start-Up Mode11
Emergency Lever11
Command Station12
Dimensions12
Command Station EC312
Command Station EC412
Friction Adjustment13
Command Station EC313
Programming of the Command Station13
For Command Stations before Serial Number 1850013
For Command Stations after Serial Number 1850014
EC4 Two-Engine Stations: How to Assign the Synchro Function to the Operating Lever (after Serial Number 18500)14
Command Station Label15
Trolling Option15
Trim/Flap Option16
Advices about the Mounting and Preservation of the Command Station17
4.9. Command Station Codes17
Actuator18
Drawing of Actuators with Mechanical Interface18
Drawing of Full Electronic Actuator19
How to Mount the Actuator19
Electronic Actuator Boards20
Actuator Board Ver. 3.120
Relays PCB Version RB 1.0 for TRIM-FLAP and Neutral Relays21
Relays PCB Version 2.0 for Electronic Gearboxes22
Actuator Labels23
Accessories and Options24
Canbus Cable25
Canbus Data Transmission Cable25
Canbus Extension Cable25
Cable for Electronic Engine25
Cable for 1 Electronic Engine with 1 Channel: Voltage, PWM, 4-20 Ma25
Cable Actuator - Gearbox Solenoid Driven26
Cable Actuator - Gearbox Solenoid Driven + Neutral Relay Signal26
Cable Actuator - Trim/Flap27
Cable Actuator - Mercruiser® Trim Pump28
T-Splitter29
Power Supply Connector29
Configuration of the Canbus Network30
Installation with 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solution a30
Installation with 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solution B31
Installation with 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solution C32
Installation with 1 Actuator - Solution D33
Installation with 1 Actuator - Solution E34
Configuration: End of Line Termination Resistor and Address Setting of Command Stations35
And Actuators35
Configuration of the Command Station35
Configuration of the Actuator37
Configuration with more than 3 Command Stations38
Electrical Installation39
Wiring from the Battery to the Actuator (Input Cables)39
Supply Connector39
The Ignition Key Switch40
Electrical Installation of Systems with 1 Engine, 1 Actuator and 1 Ignition Key40
Electrical Installation of Systems with 2 Engines, 1 Actuator and 2 Ignition Keys41
Electrical Installation Systems with 1 Engine, 1 Actuator and 2 Ignition Keys41
Electrical Installation of Systems with 2 Engines, 2 Actuators and 2 Ignition Keys42
Electrical Installation of Systems with 2 Engines, 2 Actuators and 4 Ignition Keys43
Dimensional Criteria of the Power Supply Cables43
Wiring from the Actuator to Command Stations, Engines, Gearboxes, Trim/Flaps, Etc (Output Cables)44
Actuator with Mechanical Interface Without Neutral Relay44
Actuator with Mechanical Interface and Neutral Relay45
Actuator with Full Electronic Interface46
Actuator with Full Electronic Interface and Neutral Relay46
Wiring Scheme to Gearbox in Case of Actuator Without Neutral Relay47
Wiring Scheme to Gearbox in Case of Actuator with Neutral Relay47
Wiring Scheme from Actuator to Trim/Flap with External Supply48
Wiring Scheme from Actuator to Trim/Flap with Internal Supply48
Programming of the Actuator, General Guidelines49
Programming Keypad49
Display and Parameters49
Actuator Parameters50
Installation of the Push-Pull Cable and Stroke's Programming on the Actuator51
Push-Pull Cables Choice51
10.1.1 Connection Kit51
10.1.2 Standard Push-Pull Cable51
10.1.3 Mercruiser® Stern Drive Push-Pull Cable52
10.1.4 Johnson® Push-Pull Cable52
Mounting of the Push-Pull Cables between Engine and Actuator53
10.2.1 Connection of the Push-Pull Cable to the Engine53
10.2.2 Connection of the Push-Pull Cable to the Actuator53
Mounting of the Push-Pull Cable between Gearbox and Actuator56
10.3.1 Connection of the Push-Pull Cable to the Gearbox Side56
10.3.2 Connection of the Push-Pull Cable to the Actuator56
Programming of the Strokes on Actuator with Mechanical Interface to Engine and Gearbox59
Programming of the Push-Pull Cable Strokes60
Sea Trials62
Specific Parameters63
Programming of Actuators for Installations with Electronic Engine and Mechanical Gearbox64
Programming of the Gearbox Strokes65
Sea Trials67
Specific Parameters69
12.3.1 Parameters to Configure the Voltage Output Signal for Electronic Engines69
12.3.2 Parameters to Configure the Voltage Output Signals70
Programming of Actuators for Mechanical Engines and Electronic Gearbox71
Mounting of the Engine the Push-Pull Cable and Programming of Throttle Mechanical Strokes71
Programming of the Push-Pull Cable Strokes71
Electrical Cabling of the Gearbox71
Specific Parameters71
Programming of Actuators with Electronic Engine and Electronic Gearbox72
Electrical Wiring72
Specific Parameters72
System Configuration in Case of Options73
Commissioning of Actuators for Installations with Trim or Flap Command Option73
Commissioning of Actuators for Installations with Trolling Option73
Commissioning of the Actuators with Neutral Relay Option73
Trouble Shooting75
What to Do in Case of System Failure75
16.1.1 Behaviour of the System in Case of Unforeseen Shutdown75
Emergency Lever and How to Overcome Faults During Navigation in Case of System75
With Mechanical Interface75
16.1.3 Self-Protection in Case of Overload or Breakage of the Push-Pull Cables76
Analysis of the Electronic System Behaviour77
Diagnosis through the Command Station79
Drilling Mask for Command Stations80
Command Station Series EC380
Command Station Series EC481
Drilling Mask for Actuator82

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