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WARRANTY
The Electronic Command Systems Flexball series 3500, 4000, 4200 and 4500 are guaranteed to have a good
performance in case they are operated according to the instructions mentioned in the referring product
manuals.
Flexball Italiana srl warrants as follows.
1. SCOPE OF WARRANTY
Warranty is limited to repair or supply with new one against Flexball Electronic Command Systems or their
parts which are occurred by defective materials or workmanship within warranty period.
2. WARRANTY PERIOD
Flexball Italiana srl warrants against defective materials or workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24)
months from the date of original shipment by Flexball Italiana srl to original customer or twelve (12) months
from the first sea trial, whichever occurs first.
3. WARRANTY NON EFFECTIVE (Flexball Italiana srl does not warrant)
a. The parts that are not produced by Flexball Italiana srl or genuine parts which are lost.
b. The cost or the breakdown that occurs for repairing before contacting Flexball Italiana srl
c. The breakdown which is occurred due to any modification of Electronic Command Systems or their parts
without previous consent of Flexball Italiana srl.
d. The breakdown that is occurred due to the customer's negligence, faulty maintenance, misuse or non
observance of recommended or operation instructions.
4. OBLIGATION OF USERS
a. Electronic Command Systems should be inspected and repaired according to the instructions mentioned in
the manuals.
b. Use of unsuitable parts, inspection or repair can cause a fatal damage. In case the Electronic Command
Systems should be repaired in a workshop, use a workshop that is appointed by Flexball Italiana srl.
5. WARRANTY REPAIR
This warranty letter is accompanied by the product and Users should summit this warranty letter to warranty
repairman when warranty repair or periodic inspection.
6. PRODUCT UPGRADE
Flexball Italiana srl does have no obligation to apply new specifications to the Electronic Command Systems
that was supplied before changing specifications.
7. WARRANTY SUCCESSION
In case that owner is changed because the Electronic Command System is resold or contributed to the other
customer within warranty period, Flexball Italiana srl warrants the rest of warranty period. In order to do that,
this warranty letter should be accompanied with the Electronic Command System.

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Index Version July 2019
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1. How to start....................................................................................................................................6
1.2. System configuration and installer remarks.....................................................................................6
2. General installation features ................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Description of the system and its parts ...........................................................................................7
2.2. Maximum extension of the system.................................................................................................. 7
2.3. System performance ...................................................................................................................... 7
3. Pilot instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Control keypad...............................................................................................................................9
3.2. Acquisition of the command.......................................................................................................... 10
3.3. Engine Warm-up .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.4. Synchro mode.............................................................................................................................. 11
3.5. Fast Start-up Mode ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.6. Emergency lever .......................................................................................................................... 11
4. Command station ................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1. Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.1. Command station series 3500.............................................................................................. 12
4.1.2. Command station series 4000.............................................................................................. 13
4.1.3. Command station series 4200.............................................................................................. 13
4.1.4. Command station series 4500.............................................................................................. 14
4.1.5. Removal of the protective cover (when present) ................................................................... 14
4.2. Friction adjustment....................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1. Command station series 3500.............................................................................................. 15
4.3. Programming of the command station .......................................................................................... 15
4.3.1. For command stations before serial number 18500 .............................................................. 15
4.3.2. For command stations after serial number 18500................................................................. 16
4.3.3. 4500 twin-engine stations: how to assign the Synchro function to the operating lever (after
serial number 18500)............................................................................................................................ 16
4.4. Command station label................................................................................................................. 17
4.5. Trim/Flap option ........................................................................................................................... 18
Press with finger 2 to lift up the TRIM............................................................................................................ 18
Press with finger 3 is to move down the TRIM............................................................................................... 18
4.6. Classification of indoor and outdoor installation ............................................................................ 19
4.7. Advices about the mounting and preservation of the command station.......................................... 21
4.8. Command station codes............................................................................................................... 21
5. Actuator................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.1. Drawing of actuators with mechanical interface ............................................................................ 22
5.2. Drawing of full electronic actuator................................................................................................. 23
5.3. How to mount the Actuator ........................................................................................................... 23
5.4. Electronic Actuator Boards ........................................................................................................... 24
5.4.1. Actuator board ver. 3.1......................................................................................................... 24
5.4.2. Relays PCB version RB 1.0 for TRIM-FLAP and neutral relays............................................. 25
5.4.3. Relays PCB version 2.0 for electronic gearboxes ................................................................. 26
5.4.4. ECAN-PCB for engine with CANBus interface...................................................................... 27
5.4.5. Galvanic insulation PCB for analogue voltage signals .......................................................... 27
5.4.6. VANCONV PCB................................................................................................................... 28
5.5. Actuator labels and codes ............................................................................................................ 29
6. Accessories and Options ...................................................................................................................... 31
6.1. CANBus cable.............................................................................................................................. 32
6.1.1. CANBus data transmission cable ......................................................................................... 32
6.1.2. CANBus extension cable ..................................................................................................... 32
6.2. Cable actuator - electronic engine ................................................................................................ 32
6.2.1. Cable actuator for electronic engine 1 channel: voltage, PWM, 4-20 mA .............................. 32
6.2.2. Cable actuator – electronic engine (V) with 2 channels......................................................... 33
6.2.3. Nanni Diesel – Throttle cable for Toyota ECU ...................................................................... 33
6.2.4. Nanni Diesel – Cable only for the inverter (hybrid engines)................................................... 34
6.2.5. Nanni Diesel – Command cable for throttle and inverter ....................................................... 34
6.2.6. Nanni Diesel – Y cable for Toyota engine base (V) + inverter (V)......................................... 35
6.2.7. Nanni Diesel – Y cable for VM engine base + inverter ......................................................... 35
6.2.8. FPT – Throttle CANBus command cable.............................................................................. 36

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6.2.9. Cable actuator – CANBus engine with free wire ................................................................... 36
6.2.10. FNM – Throttle cable ........................................................................................................... 36
6.2.11. Hyundai - Throttle cable...................................................................................................... 37
6.2.12. Steyr - Throttle cable, type A (Ch2 = IVS signal).................................................................. 37
6.2.13. Steyr -Throttle cable, type B, for engines series "SE" .......................................................... 38
6.3. Cable actuator – gearbox solenoid driven..................................................................................... 38
6.3.1. Nanni Diesel – Cable for gearbox solenoid driven ................................................................ 39
6.3.2. FPT – Cable for gearbox solenoid driven.............................................................................. 39
6.3.3. Cable actuator - gearbox solenoid driven + neutral relay signal ............................................ 39
6.3.4. Nanni Diesel – Cable for gearbox solenoid drive + neutral signal.......................................... 40
6.4. Cable actuator – trim/flap ............................................................................................................. 40
6.4.1. Nanni Diesel – Cable for the trim/flap command................................................................... 40
6.5. Cable actuator – Mercruiser® trim pump ...................................................................................... 41
6.6. T-Splitter ...................................................................................................................................... 42
6.7. Power supply connector ............................................................................................................... 42
7. Configuration of the CANBus network................................................................................................... 43
7.1. Installation with 2 mechanical actuators – solution A..................................................................... 43
7.2. Installation with 2 mechanical actuators – solution B..................................................................... 44
7.3. Installation with 2 mechanical actuators – solution C..................................................................... 45
7.4. Installation with 1 actuator – solution D......................................................................................... 46
7.5. Installation with 1 actuator – solution E......................................................................................... 47
7.6. Configuration: end of line termination resistor and address setting of command stations and
actuators .................................................................................................................................................. 48
7.6.1. Configuration of the command station .................................................................................. 48
7.6.2. Configuration of the actuator................................................................................................ 50
7.7. Configuration with more than 3 command stations........................................................................ 51
10. Electrical installation ............................................................................................................................. 52
10.1. Wiring from the battery to the actuator (input cables) .................................................................... 52
10.1.1. The supply connector........................................................................................................... 52
10.1.2. The ignition key switch......................................................................................................... 53
10.1.3. Electrical installation of systems with 1 engine, 1 actuator and 1 ignition key........................ 53
10.1.4. Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 1 actuator and 2 ignition keys..................... 54
10.1.5. Electrical installation systems with 1 engine, 1 actuator and 2 ignition keys. ......................... 54
10.1.6. Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 2 actuators and 2 ignition keys................... 55
10.1.7. Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 2 actuators and 2+2 ignition keys............... 56
10.1.8. Dimensional criteria of the power supply cables ................................................................... 56
10.2. Wiring from the actuator to command stations, engines, gearboxes, trim/flaps, etc (output cables)57
10.2.1. Actuator with mechanical interface without neutral relay....................................................... 57
10.2.2. Actuator with mechanical interface and neutral relay ............................................................ 58
10.2.3. Actuator with full electronic interface .................................................................................... 59
10.2.4. Actuator with full electronic interface and neutral relay ......................................................... 59
10.2.5. Wiring scheme to gearbox in case of actuator without neutral relay ...................................... 60
10.2.6. Wiring scheme to gearbox in case of actuator with neutral relay........................................... 60
10.2.7. Wiring scheme from actuator to trim/flap with external supply............................................... 61
10.2.8. Wiring scheme from actuator to trim/flap with internal supply................................................ 61
11. Programming of the actuator, general guidelines .................................................................................. 62
11.1. Programming keypad ................................................................................................................... 62
11.2. Display and Parameters ............................................................................................................... 62
11.3. Actuator parameters..................................................................................................................... 63
12. Installation of the push-pull cable and stroke’s programming on the actuator......................................... 64
12.1. Push-pull cables choice................................................................................................................ 64
12.1.1. Connection kit...................................................................................................................... 64
12.1.2. Standard push-pull cable (E2, E3, Volvo®, C0, C3, C33…) .................................................. 64
12.1.3. Mercruiser® stern drive push-pull cable ............................................................................... 65
12.1.4. Johnson® push-pull cable.................................................................................................... 65
12.2. Mounting of the push-pull cables between engine and actuator..................................................... 66
12.2.1. Connection of the push-pull cable to the engine ................................................................... 66
12.2.2. Connection of the push-pull cable to the actuator ................................................................. 66
12.3. Mounting of the push-pull cable between gearbox and actuator .................................................... 69
12.3.1. Connection of the push-pull cable to the gearbox side.......................................................... 69
13. Programming of the strokes on actuator with mechanical interface to engine and gearbox .................... 72
13.1. Programming of the push-pull cable strokes ................................................................................. 73
13.2. Sea trials...................................................................................................................................... 75

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13.3. Specific parameters...................................................................................................................... 76
14. Programming of actuators for installations with electronic engine and mechanical gearbox ................... 77
14.1. Programming of the gearbox strokes ............................................................................................ 78
14.2. Sea trials...................................................................................................................................... 80
14.3. Specific parameters...................................................................................................................... 82
14.3.1. Parameters to configure the voltage output signal for electronic engines .............................. 82
14.3.2. Parameters to configure the voltage output signals .............................................................. 83
15. Programming of actuators for mechanical engines and electronic gearbox............................................ 84
15.1. Installation of engine the push-pull cable and programming of throttle mechanical strokes............ 84
15.2. Programming of the push-pull cable strokes ................................................................................. 84
15.3. Electrical cabling of the gearbox................................................................................................... 84
15.4. Specific parameters...................................................................................................................... 84
16. Programming of actuators with electronic engine and electronic gearbox .............................................. 85
16.1. Electrical wiring ............................................................................................................................ 85
16.2. Specific parameters...................................................................................................................... 85
17. Programming of actuators with electronic CANBUS engine and mechanical gearbox ............................ 86
17.1. Installation of the push-pull cable and programming of the cable stroke ........................................ 86
17.2. Specific parameters...................................................................................................................... 86
17.2.1. CANBus protocol ................................................................................................................. 86
17.2.2. Setting of the CANBus parameter values ............................................................................. 87
17.2.3. Technical data of the CANBus interface card ....................................................................... 88
17.3. Wiring of the outgoing actuator cables.......................................................................................... 88
17.4. Connection to FPT engines through CANBus interface................................................................. 88
Micro switch B4, here shown with tag “4”, must be switched in OFF position in order to allow CANBus
communication between Flexball Electronic Command System and FPT engine. .......................................... 88
18. Programming of actuators with electronic CANBUS engine and electronic gearbox............................... 90
18.1. CANBus engine parameters......................................................................................................... 90
18.2. Electronic gearbox parameters..................................................................................................... 90
18.3. Wiring of the actuator outgoing cables.......................................................................................... 90
19. System configuration in case of options ................................................................................................ 90
19.1. Commissioning of actuators for installations with Trim or Flap command option............................ 90
19.2. Commissioning of actuators for installations with Trolling option ................................................... 90
19.3. Commissioning of the actuators with Neutral Relay option............................................................ 91
19.4. Programming of the actuators with Hybrid Engine option .............................................................. 92
21. Trouble shooting................................................................................................................................... 93
21.1. What to do in case of system failure .............................................................................................93
21.1.1. Behavior of the system in case of unforeseen shutdown....................................................... 93
21.1.2. Emergency lever and how to overcome faults during navigation in case of system with
mechanical interface............................................................................................................................. 93
21.1.3. Self-protection in case of overload or breakage of the push-pull cables ................................ 94
21.2. Analysis of the electronic system behavior....................................................................................95
21.3. Diagnosis through the command station....................................................................................... 97
23. Drilling mask for command station ........................................................................................................ 98
23.1. Command station series 3500 ...................................................................................................... 98
23.2. Command station series 4000 ...................................................................................................... 98
23.3. Command station series 4200 ...................................................................................................... 99
23.4. Command station series 4500 ...................................................................................................... 99
24. Drilling mask for actuator .................................................................................................................... 100

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1. Introduction
This manual describes the electronic remote control system in general and its operating, performance and
safety aspects. If it is the first time that you install a Flexball electronic control system, go to the next section
where you will be guided to the necessary steps.
1.1. How to start
Once you have received the system package, follow these steps:
1) identify all the components necessary to build up your system with the help of instructions at
sections 4,5,6 and report all the relevant data in the frame here below
2) identify your installation type with the help of section 7.
3) configure the CANBus network, set dip-switches and end of line termination of actuators and
command stations, as described at section 7.6
4) mount command stations and actuators with the help of drilling mask (section 23)
5) make electrical wiring (section 10)
6) install push-pull cables, if your application requires it (section 12)
7) make setting of mechanical strokes, if your application requires it (section 13, 14 and 15)
8) program the actuator specific installation parameters (from section 13 to section 18 included)
9) make the programming of the options, if your application requires it (section 19)
10) once you have set-up the electronic system, read the pilot’s instruction (section 3). Good
navigation!
1.2. System configuration and installer remarks
Component Position aboard Serial number
Command station 1
Command station 2
Command station 3
Actuator left engine
Actuator right engine
Boat registration number
Date of installation
Name and signature of
authorized installer

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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 technology. 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 in the installation is 3
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 3500 IP 66
Command Station series 4000 IP 54
Command Station series 4200 IP 67
Command Station series 4500 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 5 and 40 mm
Stroke of gearbox – reverse
Throttle stroke Stroke can be set between 5 and 80 mm
Electrical features
Power supply from 9,0 to 28 Vdc (for standard installations)
from 20,0 to 28,0 Vdc (for special installations)
Max. current absorbed 5 A
Current absorbed when the system isn’t loaded 0,5 A

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3. Pilot instructions
In the Flexball electronic control system can be mounted any of the following command stations: 3500 - 4000 -
4200 - 4500. Depending on the system configuration and on the type of command station, the latter can be
used for the command of one or two engines. Here below are reported the instructions for some types of
levers: although the functions are the same, due to the command station’s construction, push buttons, LEDs
and keypads might look slightly different. For more detailed information look at the specific command station
product instruction.
Each command station repeats the functionality of a traditional mechanical lever. Moving the lever from the
neutral position, after an angle between 16° and 20° forward or reverse (it depends on the lever’s type),
automatically the electronic system clutches-in respectively the forward or reverse gear. It follows then the
lever’s stroke in forward and backward direction for the throttle control.
Command station series 3500
Command station series 4000
Command station series 4200
Command station series 4500
Acceleratore
Acceleratore
Throttle
Throttle
Reverse
Indietro
Forward
Avanti
20°
62°
20°
62°
16°
16°
35°
25°
Neutral
Reverse
Forward
Max
Min
Min
Max

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3.1. Control keypad
On each command station are mounted an electronic
keypad, push-buttons and LEDs.
In installations with single engine (*), both the green LEDs
are referring to the same engine. In systems with 2
engines the push button and the green LED on the right
are referring to the starboard engine while the push button
and the green LED on the left side are referring to the port
engine.
To engage the gear you must keep pressed
the push button on the lever in the movement
from neutral to forward or reverse position.
Description LEDs colour
Engine (*) Green
Warm/Sync Yellow
Command Red
Engine (*) Green
Command station series 4000Command station series 3500
Command station series 4200 Command station series 4500

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It follows the table with the definition of LED and push buttons.
Push-button LED Description
(Command) (Meaning)
Engine
The left LED is for the port (left) engine, while the right LED is for the
starboard (right) engine. If the LED has a fixed light on (green), the
corresponding gearbox is in neutral position.
If the LED is blinking (green), the lever on the LED’s side is synchronised
with the lever of the station that at the moment has the Command.
Command If it is switched off, the Station has not the command.
If is switched on, the Station has the command.
Warm/Sync
If it is blinking, the navigation system is in Warm-up mode; this means that
the engines can be warmed up without clutching-in the gear.
If the LED is fix lighted, the system is in Synchro mode.
Warm/Sync
When both the levers of the Station that has the command are in neutral
position, if you press for 1,5 seconds the button Warm, it is activated the
function Warm-up.
Command
If you press Command for 1,5 seconds the station takes the command, only
if one of these two conditions are respected:
- both the lever of the station are in neutral
- both the lever are synchronized with respect to the levers of the station
that at the moment has the command.
All LEDs are blinking The control system isn’t working correctly.
3.2. Acquisition of the command
It is possible to acquire the command of the boat from any Station in the following cases:
The boat isn’t moving
1. Position all the levers in neutral and press Command for 1,5 seconds.
2. LED “Command” is now lighted on while the warm/synch LED is blinking. You are in Warm-up mode:
throttle command is enabled but clutch command is disabled.
3. To take the command you must press for 1,5 seconds the Warm/Sync bush-button, afterwards the
station acquires the command.
In navigation
1. Synchronize the 2 levers of the Station which wants to acquire the command with respect to the
Station which has the command.
2. When LEDs “Engine” of two levers of the station which wants to acquire the command are blinking,
these levers are synchronised with respect to the levers of the Station which still has the command.
3. By pressing the pushbutton Command for 1,5 seconds, the new Station takes the command.
►Important: before taking the command, proof that all the passengers are safely on board.
3.3. Engine Warm-up
If both levers are in neutral, by pressing for 1,5 seconds the button Warm/Sync of the Station which has the
command, you enter in Warm-up mode. If you move the lever, it is only affected the accelerator but not the
gear. In Warm-up mode the LED Warm/Sync is blinking.
After positioning again both levers in neutral and pressing for 1,5 seconds the Warm/Sync, the system comes
back to the normal operation mode.

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3.4. Synchro mode
It is possible to command both engines at the same speed and direction with only one lever. This function can
be activated only by the command station which has the command.
With both levers in neutral position, press at the same time for 1,5 seconds the two “engine” push-buttons. The
command of both engines is now on the right lever. In Synchro operation mode, the LEDs “Warm/Sync” and
“Command” are lighted on.
From “Synchro” operation mode, if you position both levers in neutral, and press contemporaneously for 1,5
seconds the two “Engine” push buttons, the command of each engine is again assigned to the respective lever
and LED “Warm/Sync” is switched off.
The same operation of synchronisation or de-synchronisation can be performed on the station which has the
command, in case the RPM between the two engines doesn’t differ more than 10%.
3.5. Fast Start-up Mode
This function is available on the first command station as described in section 7.6 of this manual. When the
configuration FSM (Fast Start-up Mode) is enabled, the command station with the FSM enabled takes
automatically the command at the power on, only if this command station is in neutral position.
If the command station is not in neutral position, the command station will take the command as soon the
neutral position will be reached.
3.6. Emergency lever
In case of emergency, the electronic system can be switched off quickly and the engines can be operated
directly with the mechanical emergency levers.
Emergency levers are fitted
on the control box. It is
sufficient to turn completely
on (clockwise) knob (A). After
this operation, the gearbox
can be operated manually
using levers (B) and with the
throttle set to minimum.
In order to reset the system,
unscrew completely (counter-
clockwise) knob (A). The
emergency lever
automatically goes back to
the position where it was
before activating the
emergency mode, at the first
movement of the command
lever.

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4. Command station
Command stations are classified as devices for the control of one or two engines, with or without trim/flap
command. After serial number 18500 there can be mounted in the same installation an unlimited number of
command stations, before serial number 18500 the number of command stations in the same installation is
limited to 3; for detailed information look at section 7.7.
Depending on the application, it is very important to set the dip-switches present on the bottom part of the
command station, as described in sections 4.4 and 7.6 of this manual.
How to mount the Command Station
Command stations cannot be directly or indirectly mounted onto sources of vibrations. At chapter 23 of this
manual you find the drilling mask schemes.
4.1. Dimensions
4.1.1. Command station series 3500
►Important: in case the screws to fix command station to the dashboard panel are not long enough, don’t
open the command station to replace them but ask for an adaptation kit.

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4.1.2. Command station series 4000
4.1.3. Command station series 4200
160
120
200
96 25
170

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4.1.4. Command station series 4500
4.1.5. Removal of the protective cover (when present)
With the engines switched off and the command station deactivated:
1. move both levers to “ maximum throttle” position;
2. place the fingers of your hand under the slot as shown by the arrow;
3. pull up to the complete removal of the protective cover.
►Important 2: the max water protection of this cover is obtained when both levers are placed in full forward
throttle position.

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4.2. Friction adjustment
4.2.1. Command station series 3500
To adjust the inner friction of the command lever,
remove the PVC cap (A) and unscrew the fixing
screw. It is possible to adjust the friction screwing
and unscrewing the inner screw placed into the hole
(B). When the regulation will be done, mount the
screw and the plastic cap.
►Important: in case of command station for one
engine, the friction is placed under the right
command lever.
4.3. Programming of the command station
4.3.1. For command stations before serial number 18500
At power up, the command station makes a sequence of two flashes. The first flash identifies the number of
engines and the second identifies the number of actuators present in the system. According to the length of
each flash, the command station is differently configured.
You need to configure the command station in relation to the type of installation. It is also possible to modify
the configuration of the command station by keeping pressed before powering up and continuing to keep them
pressed for 6 seconds after power up, the following push buttons:
Warn/Sync + Command, in this case you want to change the number of actuators
Engine left + Engine right, in this case you change the number of engines on the boat
Possible configurations are according to the following table:
1° flash
(identifies the number of engines)
2° flash
(identifies the number of actuators)
Installation with 1 engine
and 1 actuator Long (3 seconds) Long (3 seconds)
Installation with 2 engines
and 1 actuator Short (less than 1 second) Long (3 seconds)
Installation with 2 engines
and 2 actuators Short (less than 1 second) Short (less than 1 second)
►Important: from the factory, the command station is configured with the first flash short and the second
flash long.
1. To configure the command lever for an installation with 2 actuator boxes, press the push buttons
Warm/Sync e Command before powering up the command station and continue to keep them pressed
for 6 seconds. The lever is now configured for installations with two engines and two actuators. At the
next normal power up, the command lever will make a sequence of 2 short flashes.
2. In case you need to configure again the command lever for installation with 2 engines and 1 actuator,
repeat the procedure of point 1.

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4.3.2. For command stations after serial number 18500
At power-up, the command station emits a sequence of flashes that depends on the type of station (single or
double) and on the status of the DIP-SWITCH2. The possible behaviours of the command station are the
following:
1. If the station is single lever all the LEDs remain ON for 2s before moving on to the next state; if the
station is double lever, all the LEDs remain ON for 0.25s before moving on to the next state
2. If the DIP-SWITCH 2 is ON, the two central LEDs (Command and Warm-Up) are turned on for
0.25s and then the two side LEDs (Engine) stay ON for another 0.25s. Otherwise the station goes to
the next state
After step 1 and step 2 the station will perform with the normal LEDs management, based on station and
system status.
1° flash
(identifies the number of engines)
2° flash
(only if DIP switch n° 2 is ON)
Installation with 1 engine Long (2 seconds) Short (0,25 seconds)
Installation with 2 engines Short (less than 0,25 second) Short (0,25 seconds)
Note: the number of flashes corresponding to the number of actuators present in the system (as depicted in
section 4.3.1.) is no longer executed.
4.3.3. 4500 twin-engine stations: how to assign the Synchro function to the
operating lever (after serial number 18500)
By default the Synchro function is assigned to the left lever. It is possible to change or assign the Synchro
function either to the left or to the right lever, following the instructions here below:
1. activate the Synchro as usual
2. bring both levers in neutral
3. press the two push-buttons on the side of the lever that you want to use for the Synchro:
"Engine" left and "Syncro / WarmUp" for the left lever
"Command" and "Engine" right for the right lever
4. keep the push buttons pressed for at least 10s
5. if the operation is successful, the LEDs pair corresponding to the push buttons pressed will flash
The programming is then stored in the device memory. The operation must be repeated for all the control
stations of the system.

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4.4. Command station label
Under the base of the command station it is present the label here below.
This label reports code and serial number of the command station. The dip-switches configure the command
station according to its position in the CANBus network. The selector of the dip switch is represented in the
nearby label with the black square.
►Important 1: these configurations are valid according to scheme at section 7.1; for different system
configurations please refer to schemes from section 7.2 to 7.5 where are reported the correspondent dip-
switch positions.
►Important 2: in the same installation can’t coexist a “1st command station FSM” and a “1st command
station”. “1st command station FSM” replaces “1st command station” and vice versa.
Dip-switch configuration details
Command station 1
Command station FSM
(Fast Start-up Mode)
Command station 2
Command station 3

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4.5. Trim/Flap option
Flap/trim command can be activated directly from the command station with the buttons ‘+’ and ‘-’. The
commands are sent to the actuator from the command station. The relay card fitted on the actuator box
activates the flap/trim commands on the hydraulic pump.
For installations with two engines, in case of “Synchro” mode operation, the buttons on the right-hand side
operate the trims of both engines simultaneously.
Command station series 3500
Command station series 4200
Push buttons are placed in the back side of
the control lever.
Press with finger 2 to lift up the TRIM
Press with finger 3 is to move down the
TRIM
Command station series 4500
1 engine version
Trim or flap can be activated directly from the command station with “+” and “-“
pushbuttons. These pushbuttons are placed on the side of the left lever.
2 engines version
1 engine
version
2 engines version
Trim or flap are tuned with “+” and “-“
pushbuttons placed on the keypad (a
couple for each engine).
It is also possible to command in
Synchro trim or flap of both engines with
the “+” and “-“ push buttons placed on
the side of the left lever.
+

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4.6. Classification of indoor and outdoor installation
The following section is a guideline to help the installer to define if the place where will be mounted the
command station is indoor or outdoor. It follows a list of pictures and examples.
Indoor installation
The command station is installed into a place bordered by ceiling and, at least, three walls, windows or doors.
Considering these conditions, it is impossible that the command station is exposed to rain water and splashes.

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Outdoor installation
The command station is installed at open air, and it is exposed directly to rain water and splashes.