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FUNCTIONS
The Volvo Penta Electronic Control System is a
single lever system for combined operation of the
throttle and gear functions in marine engines. The
system consists of an electronic unit, drive unit,
control lever(s), control panel and cables.
A single system can be connected to up to three
operating stations. One station is active at a time.
The system is dual voltage and automatically accepts
either 12 or 24 V DC.
The system must be connected to two independent
battery groups. This means that the system switches
over to the Backup batteries if the power of the main
battery group becomes insufficient.
The neutral-only start relay prevents engine start with
the transmission engaged.
The electronic unit has a built-in information display,
which is used for calibration and display of Error Codes
should they arise (“Quick Troubleshooting”).
Individual adjustment of gear function and throttle
stroke lengths.
Individual calibration/adjustment of control lever
function.
Change stations underway. Program this function by
pressing the button and executing a changeover to the
new control.
Preprogram increased idle directly from the controls. A
great benefit when the engine is cold, especially with
petrol engines and when increased throttle is required
for manoeuvring.
Throttle without transmission engaged by pressing a
button and shifting the control lever to the desired rpm
speed: permits engine throttling in neutral.
Programmable throttle delay makes it possible to delay
throttle while shifting gears so that the reverse gear has
the time to shift at low rpms, which prevents damage to
the reverse gear. Program this directly on the electronic
unit.
Progressive throttle feature offers 5 different “throttle
curves” that can be set to match different engine types
and driver preferences. Program this function directly on
the electronic unit.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Control
Water resistant, stove-enamelled aluminium cover and
stainless steel lever(s).
Control panel
One function button and two light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) for each engine.
Drive unit
The drive unit is composed of stainless plate steel. Two
electrical linear actuators: one for throttle and one for
gear selection. Movement speed: 75 mm/second. Stroke
length: max. 76 mm. Operating push or pull force: max.
11.5 kp (instantaneously higher).
The system can be connected to 12 V or 24 V DC
operating voltage. Rated operating current is an
average of 3 A and averages 0.1 A at rest.
Electronic unit
The electronic unit is mounted on the drive unit housing
and controls the actuators. Under the electronic unit
cover, there is an information display and buttons used
for calibrating the system and viewing error codes.
Electrical cables and the wiring harness connect easily
with plug-in connectors on the rear side of the elec-
tronic unit.
Wiring harness
The drive unit comes complete with two cables (3x1.5
mm
2
) one grey and one black. Length=6.5 m.
Mechanical control cables
Mechanical control cables must have UNF10/32 thread
and be selected as short as possible for installation.
Order Volvo Penta cable type 333.
See the Volvo Penta accessories catalogue.
Signal cable between controls/electronic unit
Signal cable available in lengths from 5 m to 25 m.
Adapter cable
For connecting the signal cable to the controls and the
control panel respectively.
Extension cable for calibration
A 4 m extension cable can be ordered as an optional
accessory to facilitate system calibration. This means
that the electronic unit can be disconnected from the
drive unit and then used as a “Remote Control” when
adjusting throttle and gear function.
Starting lock relay
Neutral-only start relay.
Relay for 12 V: 40 A, explosion proof.
Relay for 24 V: 20 A, NB! Not explosion proof.
Circuit breaker
An 8 A circuit breaker is to be fitted between the main
switch and the electronic unit on the Main positive and
Backup positive.
User Instructions
PRESENTATION
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