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vetus® Electronic engine remote control
2 General installation features
2.1 Description of the system and its parts
The electronic engine remote control implements mechanical and electronic solutions with digital communication tech-
nology. Only few devices are required to compose a complete electronic engine remote control:
• Command stations
• Actuators
• Data communication cables which connect the Command Stations to the Actuators
2.2 Maximum extension of the system
The maximum configuration of the system is as shown in the following table:
Actuators The maximum number of engines that the system can control is 2
Command stations The maximum number of Command Stations is unlimited
80 meters Maximum distance between cockpit and engine room
2.3 System performance
Temperature
Operating temperature From -10 to 85°C
Storage temperature From -40 to 90°C
Humidity max operating limit: 90% (relative humidity)
Protection degree of main system components
Command Station series EC3 IP 66
Command Station series EC4 IP 67
Actuator IP 54
Mechanical features
Nominal load when actuator is providing a pushing force 150 N (15 kg) with power consumption 1.5 A
Max load when actuator is providing a pushing force 450 N (45 kg) with power consumption 5 A (with time <1 s)
Stroke of gearbox – forward
Stroke can be set between 15 and 40 mm
Stroke of gearbox – reverse
Throttle stroke Stroke can be set between 30 and 80 mm
Electrical features
Power supply from 9 to 28 Vdc (for standard installations)
from 20 to 28 Vdc(for special installations)
Max. current absorbed 5 A
Current absorbed when the system is in standby 0,5 A
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