Böning AHD-TCS User manual

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Contents
AHD-TCS
Trim Tabs Control System
Operation Manual
Read this manual before beginning any work!
Dok-ID: PaB-1220 V8

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© Böning
Automationstechnologie GmbH & Co. KG
Am Steenöver 4
27777 Ganderkesee
Germany
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.boening.com

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1General Information..........................................................7
1.1 About this Operation Manual ....................................7
1.2 Explanation of Symbols ............................................8
1.2.1 Warnings ...................................................8
1.2.2 Tips and Recommendations......................8
1.3 Illustrations................................................................8
1.4 Limitation of Liability .................................................9
1.5 Copyright and Nondisclosure....................................9
1.6 Spare Parts.............................................................10
1.7 Warranty Terms......................................................10
1.8 Customer Service ...................................................10
2Safety ...............................................................................11
2.1 Operator’s Responsibility........................................11
2.2 Personnel Requirements........................................12
2.2.1 Qualifications...........................................12
2.2.2 Unauthorized Persons.............................13
2.3 Intended Use...........................................................13
3Structure and Function ..................................................15
3.1 General Function ....................................................15
3.2 Available Auto-Modes.............................................16
3.2.1 Auto-Mode “Rudder”................................16
3.2.2 Auto-Mode “Inclination” ...........................16
3.2.3 Auto-Mode “Speed” .................................16
3.3 Function..................................................................17
3.4 Components of the Trim Tabs Control System AHD-
TCS.........................................................................18
3.4.1 AHD-TCS –Electronics Unit ...................18
3.4.2 AHD-TCS OP A –Operating Panel.........18
3.4.3 AHD-TCS HYD –Hydraulic Unit .............19
3.4.4 AHD-TCS Round Gauge (optional).........19
4Technical Information.....................................................20
4.1 AHD-TCS................................................................20
4.1.1 Technical Data ........................................20
4.1.2 Name Plate and Other Information .........21
4.1.3 Dimensions..............................................21
4.1.4 Earthing...................................................22
4.2 AHD-TCS HYD .......................................................23
4.2.1 Technical Data ........................................23
4.2.2 Name Plate and Other Information .........23
4.2.3 Dimensions..............................................24

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4.3 AHD-TCS OP A...................................................... 25
4.3.1 Technical Data........................................ 25
4.3.2 Name Plate and other Information.......... 25
4.3.3 Dimensions............................................. 26
4.3.4 Panel Cutout........................................... 27
4.4 Connection............................................................. 28
4.4.1 Device Connections................................ 29
4.4.2 Terminal Assignment.............................. 30
5Transport, Packaging, and Storage.............................. 32
5.1 Transport Safety Instructions................................. 32
5.1.1 Improper Transport................................. 32
5.2 Transport Inspection .............................................. 32
5.3 Packaging .............................................................. 33
5.3.1 About the Packaging .............................. 33
Handling the Packaging Materials.......... 33
5.3.2 Storage................................................... 34
6Installation and Initial Startup....................................... 35
6.1 Safety..................................................................... 35
6.1.1 Personnel................................................ 35
6.1.2 Basic Information.................................... 35
6.2 Installation.............................................................. 35
6.2.1 General Information................................ 35
6.2.2 Installation Requirements....................... 37
6.2.3 Installation............................................... 38
6.3 Initial Startup .......................................................... 41
6.3.1 Startup Requirements............................. 41
6.3.2 Adjusting the Inclination Sensor............. 42
7Operation ........................................................................ 43
7.1 Buttons of AHD-TCS OP A .................................... 43
7.2 Operating the Trim Tabs........................................ 44
7.3 Recording a Trim Curve for Automatic Mode ........ 45
7.4 PC Software for Uploading/Downloading the Trim
Curve...................................................................... 46
8Errors............................................................................... 47
8.1 Safety..................................................................... 47
8.1.1 Personnel................................................ 47
8.1.2 Basic Information.................................... 47
8.1.3 In Case of Error ...................................... 48
8.2 Power/Fault LED.................................................... 48

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8.3 Error Correction ......................................................48
9Disassembly ....................................................................49
9.1 Safety......................................................................49
9.1.1 Personnel ................................................49
9.1.2 Basic Information.....................................49
9.2 Disassembly............................................................49
9.3 Disposal..................................................................50
10 Appendix: Table Trim Tab Angle Settings ...................51
11 Index.................................................................................53
12 List of Illustrations..........................................................55
13 List of Abbreviations ......................................................56

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Change History
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Change History
for Operation Manual AHD-TCS
Date
Version
Reason for
Change
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Author
11/15/2006
AHD-TCS_061115_de
Creation of documen-
tation
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Böning Automa-
tionstechnologie
GmbH &Co KG
07/01/2012
AHD-TCS_V5_Manual_deu_070112
Revision of the entire
document
n/a
Böning Automa-
tionstechnologie
GmbH &Co KG
11/13/2012
AHD-TCS_DOK_DE_V6_20121113
Changed Dok-ID
Corrections and ad-
justments, changed
the manual to a CE-
compliant format
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Entire
docu-
ment
Pasuki, Bahram (PaB)
10/10/2014
AHD-TCS_DOK_DE_V7_20141010
New creation and
complete revision
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Pasuki, Bahram (PaB)
2022-12-20
AHD-TCS_DOK_DE_V8_20221220
ESD
General information
and formats updated
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Patzke, Jens (PaJ)

AHD-TCS: Trim Tabs Control System
About this Operation Manual
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1 General Information
1.1 About this Operation Manual
Read this manual carefully before beginning any work! It is
part of the product and must be kept in the product’s immedi-
ate vicinity, so that it is always available to the personnel.
Include this manual when handing the product over to third
parties.
This manual gives important product handling instructions. On the
following pages, this manual describes
Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS.
This manual gives specific information, if further and more detailed
documentation is available for particular components or functions.
Adhering to all product safety and handling instructions for the
product and all connected components is a prerequisite for safe
operation.
In addition, the local accident prevention and general safety regula-
tions for the device’s area of operation must be observed.
The illustrations in this manual are intended to demonstrate the
contents more clearly. They are not necessarily drawn to scale and
can vary from the actual product in minor details.
This operating manual is to be understood as a single unit. It
is not permitted to use excerpts from this manual as
standalone documentation without referring to the entire doc-
ument.

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1.2 Explanation of Symbols
1.2.1 Warnings
In this manual, warnings are marked with symbols. The warnings
are introduced by signal words indicating the degree of danger.
It is important to heed these warnings and act with caution to
avoid accidents, personal injury and property damage.
DANGER!
… indicates an imminently hazardous situation that
can result in death or severe injury, if not avoided.
WARNING!
… indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
can result in death or severe injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION!
… indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
can result in minor or light injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION!
… indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
can result in equipment damage, if not avoided.
1.2.2 Tips and Recommendations
NOTICE!
… indicates useful tips and recommendations and
information for efficient and error-free operation.
1.3 Illustrations
Illustrations in this document may deviate slightly from actual de-
vices, without this being pointed out separately.
In particular, illustrations of conformity markings may deviate from
the current status.

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Limitation of Liability
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1.4 Limitation of Liability
All information and instructions in this manual have been compiled
in consideration of current norms and regulations, the state of tech-
nology, and our knowledge and experience of many years.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages due to:
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual
Unintended use
Employment of untrained personnel
Unauthorized modifications
Technical modifications
Use of unauthorized spare parts
Device and system configurations created by the user or
third parties
The actual scope of delivery may vary from the explanations and
illustrations in this manual in case of customized models, special
ordering options or the latest technical improvements.
In addition, the agreed upon obligations in the delivery contract, the
general terms and conditions, the manufacturer’s delivery terms
and the legal regulations current at the contract signing are in
force.
We reserve the right to make changes to improve the device’s per-
formance and to further develop the product.
1.5 Copyright and Nondisclosure
This manual must be treated confidentially. It is intended only for
those persons handling the product. It is not permitted to hand this
operation manual over to third parties without the manufacturer’s
prior written permission.
NOTICE!
The information, texts, drawings, illustrations, and
other descriptions in this manual are protected by
copyright laws and are subject to industrial property
rights. Any misuse is subject to prosecution.
It is not permitted to duplicate this manual in any type or form –
even in excerpts –or use and/or communicate its contents without
the manufacturer’s written permission. Contraventions are liable to
compensation. We reserve other rights.

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1.6 Spare Parts
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to incorrect spare parts!
Incorrect or defective spare parts can cause dam-
ages, malfunctions or complete failure and endan-
ger the vessel’s safety.
Therefore:
−Only use the manufacturer’s original spare
parts.
Order spare parts from a contracted reseller or directly from the
manufacturer. Refer to page 2 for the address.
1.7 Warranty Terms
The warranty terms can be found in the General Terms and Condi-
tions (GTC) of the manufacturer’s sales documents.
1.8 Customer Service
Our customer service department is available to assist you with
technical information.
Information about the responsible contact person is always availa-
ble via telephone, fax, e-mail, or the Internet. Refer to page 2 for
the manufacturer’s address.
In addition, our staff is always interested in new information and
experiences resulting from the use of the product which can be
used to further improve our products.

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2 Safety
This section gives an overview of all important safety aspects for
optimal protection of the personnel and safe and error-free opera-
tion.
Noncompliance with the handling and safety instructions in this
manual can cause significant hazards.
2.1 Operator’s Responsibility
This product is intended for commercial use. Therefore, its opera-
tion is subject to legal workplace safety regulations.
In addition to the workplace safety instructions in this manual, the
current safety, accident prevention, and environmental protection
regulations for the product’s place of use must be observed. Espe-
cially:
The operator must keep himself informed about the legal
workplace safety regulations and through a risk assess-
ment determine any additional hazards resulting from the
specific working conditions at the product’s place of use.
He must implement these in the form of operating instruc-
tions for the product’s use.
During the product’s entire period of operation, the opera-
tor must verify that his operating instructions comply with
current regulations and revise them, if necessary.
The operator must clearly regulate and define areas of re-
sponsibility for installation, operation and cleaning.
The operator must ensure that all employees handling the
product have read and understood this manual.
In addition, he must train the personnel in regular intervals
and inform them about any dangers.
Furthermore, the operator is responsible for always keeping the
product in perfect working condition.

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2.2 Personnel Requirements
2.2.1 Qualifications
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to insufficient qualifica-
tion!
Insufficient qualification can lead to significant per-
sonal injury and equipment damage.
Therefore:
−Only allow qualified personnel to do any
work.
This manual lists the following qualifications for various areas of
activity.
Trained Person
has been trained by the operator through an instruction for
the assigned tasks and has been informed about possible
hazards from improper execution.
Specialist
can execute the assigned tasks and recognize and avoid
potential hazards independently, based on his professional
education, knowledge, and experience as well as
knowledge of the norms and regulations relevant to the
situation.
Electrician
can work on electrical systems and independently identify
and avoid potential hazards, based on his professional ed-
ucation, knowledge and experience, as well as knowledge
of the norms and regulations relevant to the situation.
The electrician has been trained for the specific workplace
in which he is active and knows the relevant norms and
regulations.
Only those persons who can be expected to do their work reliably
are allowed as personnel. Persons, whose ability to act is reduced
by for example drugs, alcohol, or medication, are not allowed.
Observe the local age and profession specific regulations
when selecting the personnel.

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2.2.2 Unauthorized Persons
WARNING!
Danger for unauthorized persons!
Unauthorized persons who do not meet the re-
quirements described in this manual do not know
the workplace dangers.
Therefore:
−Keep unauthorized persons out of the work
area.
−When in doubt, approach persons and re-
move them from the work area.
−Interrupt all work while unauthorized per-
sons remain in the work area.
2.3 Intended Use
The Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS has been designed and
constructed exclusively for the purpose described here.
The Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS is used exclusively for
electronically controlling the hydraulics of trim tabs on vessels.
WARNING!
Danger due to unintended use!
Any use other than and/or beyond the product’s in-
tended use can lead to dangerous situations.
Therefore:
−Only use the product as intended.
−Strictly adhere to all instructions in this
manual.
−In particular, avoid the following unintended
use:
−Using a supply voltage other than
the one indicated in this manual
Any claims for damages resulting from unintended use are ex-
cluded.
The operator is solely responsible for any damages resulting from
unintended use.

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WARNING!
Danger due to improper operation of the de-
vice!
Device failure or malfunction can lead to personal
injury or equipment damage in the overall system.
Therefore:
−Although the device itself is not especially
dangerous, the effects of failures or mal-
functions on the overall system must be
considered.
−Always discontinue using the devices when
they develop smoke or abnormal heat.

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3 Structure and Function
3.1 General Function
The Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS has been constructed for
the use on fast yachts whose cruising behavior can be significantly
affected by controlling the trim tabs.
As is customary for trim tabs, this is an electrohydraulic control
system. Each trim tab is operated by one or several hydraulic cylin-
ders. The directional valves required for this are controlled electri-
cally.
Transducers are not required for the cylinders. The piston position
–and thus the trim tabs position –is calculated with a flow meter
and an electronics unit. The electrical wiring usually required on
the ship’s exterior, which is often prone to error, is thus eliminated.
A further benefit of this control system is the easy commissioning.
The trim tabs are moved to one end position and then the other.
The electronics unit records the number of impulses measured by
the flow meter for this “full stroke.” Afterwards, the tabs are re-
turned to the first end position, and the number of impulses thus
determined is also recorded. Thus, minor differences in the im-
pulse count that do not depend on the direction are compensated
for one stroke.
If a ship alarm system with a Böning display (AHD 880 TC,
AHD 1215/AHD 1219, etc.) is already installed on the yacht, this
display can show the trim tab position graphically (visually).
Illustration 1: Schema of TCS
Moreover, the electronics provide an analog output (0 –10 V) for
each flap. Round gauges with a corresponding scale, for example,
can be connected here.

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When using one of the above-mentioned displays and a GPS unit
and/or when an inclination sensor is connected, the trim tabs con-
trol system can also run in automatic mode, in which several auto-
modes are available. In this mode, the trim tabs are automatically
moved into an optimized position based on the vessel’s cruising
speed (trim curve), which was determined during commissioning at
the shipyard. Any customer specific assignment of trim tab posi-
tions and speed, however, can be saved as a trim curve. Of
course, manual control is always available, and it overrides the au-
tomatic mode.
3.2 Available Auto-Modes
The following auto-modes are available for AHD-TCS controls:
3.2.1 Auto-Mode “Rudder”
In this mode, the trim tab position adjustments are based on the
rudder position during curving maneuvers.
Here, the trim tab positions are dependent on the rudder position;
this is specified by a configuration table.
The trim tabs thus support the boat’s curving maneuver with their
optimized position.
However, in this mode, there is no trimming based on inclination or
speed.
3.2.2 Auto-Mode “Inclination”
In this mode, the list of the boat can be corrected by the position of
the trim tabs when cruising on straight stretches. Here, the tilt is
determined by an inclination sensor, whose signals are analyzed
and processed by the electronics unit. By adjusting the trim tabs
accordingly, the control automatics ensure that the boat is always
in a horizontal position.
Furthermore, depending on the vessel’s load distribution and the
fuel levels in the tanks, an appropriate setting of the trim tabs can
automatically correct the boat’s list.
In this mode, the auto-mode “Rudder” is also available.
3.2.3 Auto-Mode “Speed”
This automatic function is used for optimizing the speed while sim-
ultaneously decreasing the fuel consumption. When cruising in a
straight line, the system attempts to increase the boat’s speed
without changing the engine’s RPM by adjusting the trim tabs in
cyclical intervals.
A base curve for defining the position to which the trim tabs are to
be moved at what speed is specified during configuration. At con-
stant speeds, the electronics attempt to increase the boat’s speed
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optimization of the speed is unsuccessful, the control process is
aborted, and the trim tabs are moved to their last known position.
In this mode, the auto-mode “Rudder” is also available.
3.3 Function
Pressing the ▲(up) or ▼(down) button on the Operating Panel
AHD-TCS OP A moves the position of the trim tab up or down and
thus pushes the vessel’s bow up or down.
Here, the button for the TCS electronics causes the hydraulic ag-
gregate to move the hydraulic cylinder forward or backward with oil
pressure. Depending on the directional flow of the hydraulic oil, the
flow meter sends impulses for the forward or backward movement
to the TCS electronics. The position of the trim tab is calculated
from the number of impulses and shown over the CAN bus on the
display or analog display instruments.
Alternatively, if no display is used, the GPS receiver can be con-
nected directly to the TCS electronics, when the trim tabs are to
operate automatically.
The TCS electronics with the two flow meters and hydraulic aggre-
gates can be constructed as a three-part system, consisting of the
portside aggregate, starboard aggregate, and TCS electronics.
The operation panels and displays are cascadable (e.g. for use on
the fly bridge). The operation panel has back lighting and an “Auto-
matic” LED for indicating the automatic mode. During failure of the
TCS electronics, corresponding error messages are sent to the
CAN bus and shown on for example the display, while it is still pos-
sible to control the trim tabs with the ▲/▼buttons.

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3.4 Components of the Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS
3.4.1 AHD-TCS –Electronics Unit
Illustration 2: AHD-TCS
3.4.2 AHD-TCS OP A –Operating Panel
Illustration 3: AHD-TCS OP A

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3.4.3 AHD-TCS HYD –Hydraulic Unit
Illustration 4: AHD-TCS HYD
3.4.4 AHD-TCS Round Gauge (optional)
Illustration 5: AHD-TCS Round Gauge

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4 Technical Information
4.1 AHD-TCS
4.1.1 Technical Data
Description
Value/Unit/Type
General Data
Dimensions, W x H x D
215 mm x 120 mm x 48 mm
Weight
Appr. 0.7 kg
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature
-25 °C…+70 °C
Storage Temperature
-30 °C…+85 °C
Protection Class
IP 10
Electrical Data
Power Supply
24 V DC (+30%/-25%)
Current Consumption
Up to 150 mA
Ports
1 x CAN, 1 x RS232
Inputs
2 x Flow meters,
Operation panel
2 x 4-20 mA (e.g. for inclination
sensor)
Outputs
2 x Hydraulic aggregates
2 x 0-10 V (e.g. for display instru-
ments)