Vetus EC4HSM Instruction Manual

Electronic engine remote control
EC4 EC4HSM
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Copyright © 2023 VETUS B.V. Schiedam Holland
Installation & user manual
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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 EC3 ................................................................12
4.1.2 Command station EC4 ................................................................12
4.2 Friction adjustment ...........................................................................13
4.2.1 Command station EC3 ................................................................13
4.3 Programming of the command station.........................................................13
4.3.1 For command stations before serial number 18500.....................................13
4.3.2 For command stations after serial number 18500 ......................................14
4.3.3 EC4 two-engine stations: how to assign the Synchro function to the operating
lever (after serial number 18500) ......................................................14
4.4 Command station label........................................................................15
4.5 Trolling option ................................................................................15
4.6 Trim/Flap option ..............................................................................16
4.7 Advices about the mounting and preservation of the Command Station ........................17
4.8 Command station codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Actuator ...........................................................................................18
5.1 Drawing of actuators with mechanical interface................................................18
5.2 Drawing of full electronic actuator .............................................................19
5.3 How to mount the Actuator ...................................................................19
5.4 Electronic Actuator Boards ....................................................................20
5.4.1 Actuator board ver. 3.1 ................................................................20
5.4.2 Relays PCB version RB 1.0 for TRIM-FLAP and neutral relays .............................21
5.4.3 Relays PCB version 2.0 for electronic gearboxes ........................................22
5.5 Actuator labels................................................................................23
6 Accessories and Options ............................................................................24
6.1 CANBus cable .................................................................................25
6.1.1 CANBus data transmission cable.......................................................25
6.1.2 CANBus extension cable ..............................................................25
6.2 Cable for electronic engine ....................................................................25
6.2.1 Cable for 1 electronic engine with 1 channel: voltage, PWM, 4-20 mA ...................25
6.3 Cable actuator – gearbox solenoid driven ......................................................26
6.3.1 Cable actuator - gearbox solenoid driven + neutral relay signal .........................26
6.4 Cable actuator – trim/flap .....................................................................27
6.5 Cable actuator – Mercruiser® trim pump .......................................................28
6.6 T-Splitter......................................................................................29
6.7 Power supply connector.......................................................................29
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7 Configuration of the CANBus network...............................................................30
7.1 Installation with 2 mechanical actuators – solution A ...........................................30
7.2 Installation with 2 mechanical actuators – solution B ...........................................31
7.3 Installation with 2 mechanical actuators – solution C ...........................................32
7.4 Installation with 1 actuator – solution D........................................................33
7.5 Installation with 1 actuator – solution E ........................................................34
7.6 Configuration: end of line termination resistor and address setting of command stations
and actuators .................................................................................35
7.6.1 Configuration of the command station ................................................35
7.6.2 Configuration of the actuator..........................................................37
7.7 Configuration with more than 3 command stations ............................................38
8 Electrical installation ...............................................................................39
8.1 Wiring from the battery to the actuator (input cables) ..........................................39
8.1.1 Supply connector .....................................................................39
8.1.2 The ignition key switch................................................................40
8.1.3 Electrical installation of systems with 1 engine, 1 actuator and 1 ignition key............40
8.1.4 Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 1 actuator and 2 ignition keys ..........41
8.1.5 Electrical installation systems with 1 engine, 1 actuator and 2 ignition keys .............41
8.1.6 Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 2 actuators and 2 ignition keys .........42
8.1.7 Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 2 actuators and 4 ignition keys .........43
8.1.8 Dimensional criteria of the power supply cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.2 Wiring from the actuator to command stations, engines, gearboxes, trim/flaps, etc (output cables) ..44
8.2.1 Actuator with mechanical interface without neutral relay...............................44
8.2.2 Actuator with mechanical interface and neutral relay...................................45
8.2.3 Actuator with full electronic interface..................................................46
8.2.4 Actuator with full electronic interface and neutral relay ................................46
8.2.5 Wiring scheme to gearbox in case of actuator without neutral relay.....................47
8.2.6 Wiring scheme to gearbox in case of actuator with neutral relay ........................47
8.2.7 Wiring scheme from actuator to trim/flap with external supply .........................48
8.2.8 Wiring scheme from actuator to trim/flap with internal supply..........................48
9 Programming of the actuator, general guidelines ....................................................49
9.1 Programming keypad .........................................................................49
9.2 Display and Parameters .......................................................................49
9.3 Actuator parameters ..........................................................................50
10 Installation of the push-pull cable and stroke’s programming on the actuator.........................51
10.1 Push-pull cables choice........................................................................51
10.1.1 Connection kit ........................................................................51
10.1.2 Standard push-pull cable..............................................................51
10.1.3 Mercruiser® stern drive push-pull cable ................................................52
10.1.4 Johnson® push-pull cable .............................................................52
10.2 Mounting of the push-pull cables between engine and actuator................................53
10.2.1 Connection of the push-pull cable to the engine .......................................53
10.2.2 Connection of the push-pull cable to the actuator......................................53
10.3 Mounting of the push-pull cable between gearbox and actuator ...............................56
10.3.1 Connection of the push-pull cable to the gearbox side .................................56
10.3.2 Connection of the push-pull cable to the actuator......................................56
11 Programming of the strokes on actuator with mechanical interface to engine and gearbox ...........59
11.1 Programming of the push-pull cable strokes ...................................................60
11.2 Sea trials ......................................................................................62
11.3 Specific parameters ...........................................................................63

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12 Programming of actuators for installations with electronic engine and mechanical gearbox...........64
12.1 Programming of the gearbox strokes ..........................................................65
12.2 Sea trials ......................................................................................67
12.3 Specific parameters ...........................................................................69
12.3.1 Parameters to configure the voltage output signal for electronic engines ...............69
12.3.2 Parameters to configure the voltage output signals ....................................70
13 Programming of actuators for mechanical engines and electronic gearbox ...........................71
13.1 Mounting of the engine the push-pull cable and programming of throttle mechanical strokes...71
13.2 Programming of the push-pull cable strokes ...................................................71
13.3 Electrical cabling of the gearbox ...............................................................71
13.4 Specific parameters ...........................................................................71
14 Programming of actuators with electronic engine and electronic gearbox ............................72
14.1 Electrical wiring ...............................................................................72
14.2 Specific parameters ...........................................................................72
15 System configuration in case of options .............................................................73
15.1 Commissioning of actuators for installations with Trim or Flap command option ................73
15.2 Commissioning of actuators for installations with Trolling option ...............................73
15.3 Commissioning of the actuators with Neutral Relay option .....................................73
16 Trouble shooting ...................................................................................75
16.1 What to do in case of system failure............................................................75
16.1.1 Behaviour of the system in case of unforeseen shutdown...............................75
16.1.2 Emergency lever and how to overcome faults during navigation in case of system
with mechanical interface .............................................................75
16.1.3 Self-protection in case of overload or breakage of the push-pull cables .................76
16.2 Analysis of the electronic system behaviour ....................................................77
16.3 Diagnosis through the command station ......................................................79
17 Drilling mask for command stations .................................................................80
17.1 Command station series EC3 ..................................................................80
17.2 Command station series EC4 ..................................................................81
18 Drilling mask for actuator ...........................................................................82

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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 VETUS 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 17)
5) make electrical wiring (section 8)
6) install push-pull cables, if your application requires it (section 10)
7) make setting of mechanical strokes, if your application requires it (section 11, 12 and 13)
8) program the actuator specific installation parameters (from section 11 to section 16 included)
9) make the programming of the options, if your application requires it (section 15)
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 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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3 Pilot instructions
In the VETUS electronic control system can be mounted any of the following command stations: EC3- EC4. 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 po-
sition, 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 EC3
Command station EC4
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
16°
16°
62°
62°
Neutral Forward
Reverse
Throttle
Throttle
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
20°
20°
62°
62°
Neutral Forward
Reverse
Throttle
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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.
Command station EC3 Command station EC4
without trim option with trim option
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Engine
Command
Warm/Sync
Engine Engine
Command
Warm/Sync
Engine
Trim
Description LEDs colour
Engine (*) Green
Warm/Sync Yellow
Command Red
Engine (*) Green
(*) 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.

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It follows the table with the definition of LED and push buttons.
Push-button LED Description
Engine The left LED is for the port (left) engine, while the right LED is for the star-
board (right) engine. If the LED has a fixed light on (green), the correspond-
ing 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 accelerated 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 lighted on 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 both 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 com-
mand is enabled but clutch command is disabled.
3. To enable the command of the gearbox you must press for 1,5 seconds the Warm/Sync push-button
• 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 the station which wants to acquire the command are blinking, these levers are synchronised
with 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
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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 activat-
ed only by the 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.
Synchronisation or de-synchronisation can be performed on the station which has the command, in case the RPMs be-
tween the two engines don’t differ more than 10%.
3.5 Fast Start-up Mode
This function is available on the first command station as described in section 7.6of this manual. When the configuration
FSM (Fast Start-up Mode) is enabled, the station with the FSM enabled, takes automatically the command at the power
on, only if both its levers are in neutral position.
If the station is not in neutral position, it will take the command as soon the neutral position will be reached by both its
levers.
3.6 Emergency lever
In case of emergency, the electronic system can be switched off quickly and the engines and gearboxes can be operated
directly by the mechanical emergency levers. If you have the connector panel in front of you, the right emergency lever
is for gearbox, the left emergency lever is for engine.
Emergency levers are fitted on the
control box. During the normal
functioning, the indexing plunger
device“A”is positioned as shown in
the picture on the left. In emergen-
cy situation, to unlock the mecha-
nism it is enough to rotate of 180°
the plunger “A” from its working
position. After this operation, the
mechanism (and the related push-
pull cable) can be operated manu-
ally using lever (B).
In order to engage again the system you must:
1. Rotate or assure that the mechanical indexing plunger device “A” is in lock position (like in the picture)
2. Place the emergency lever “B” in the centre of stroke and move it back and forward until you hear a “click”.
3. Verify that after the “click” the lever is engaged (you cannot move it freely by hand). In case the emergency lever is still
free, repeat operations from point 1 to 3.

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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 infor-
mation 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 17 of this manual you
find the drilling mask drawings.
4.1 Dimensions
4.1.1 Command station EC3
Important: in case the screws to fix command station to the dashboard panel are not long enough, don’t open the com-
mand station to replace them but ask for an adaptation kit.
4.1.2 Command station EC4
C O M M AN D
E N G IN E 2
W A R M / S
E N G IN E 1
132 (5 3/16”)
43
(1 11/16”)
4 x M5
35
(1 3/8”)
20
(13/16”)
114 (4 1/2”)
174 (6 7/8”)
155 (6 1/8”) 155 (6 1/8”)
100 (3 15/16”)
62 (2 7/16”)
40
(1 9/16”)
25.4 (1”)
114 (4 1/2”)
160 (6 5/16”)
35 (1 3/8”)
75 (2 15/16”)
142 (5 9/16”)
152 (6”)
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4.2 Friction adjustment
4.2.1 Command station EC3
To adjust the inner friction of the command lever, remove
the PVC cap (A) and unscrew the fixing screw (B). It is possi-
ble to adjust the friction screwing and unscrewing the inner
screw placed into the hole. When the regulation will be done,
mount the screw and the plastic cap.
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 con-
figuration 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:
• Warm/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 motors) 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 and
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.
A
B
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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-SWITCH 2. The possible behaviours of the command station are the following:
Step 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
Step 2: if the DIP-SWITCH 2 is ON, there is this further sequence of flashes: 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.
Step 1 Step 2 (only if dip-switch 2 = ON)
1° flash
(identifies the number of
engines)
2° flash 3° flash
Installation with 1
engine Long (2 seconds) CMD and WARM-UP light on (0,25 seconds)
ENGINES light on
(0,25 seconds)
Installation with 2
engines
Short (less than 0,25
second)
CMD and WARM-UP light
on (0,25 seconds)
ENGINES light on
(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 EC4 two-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
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DIP switch configuration
1234
Command station 1
Command station FSM
Command station 2
Command station 3
CodeS/N
Line termination
Trolling
Address
ON
OFF
4.4 Command station label
There is a label under the base of the command station.
This label shows the code and the serial number of the command station. The dip-switches configure the control station
on the base of its position in the CANBus network. The dip switch selector is represented with a small black square.
Command station 1, Command station 2, Command station 2 and Command station FSM are different addresses on the
CANBUs network.
If there are multiple stations in the same system, each one must have a different address. “Command station FSM” and
“Command station 1” cannot coexist in the same installation. “Command station FSM” is an alternative to “Command
station 1” and vice versa.
Chapter 7 lists the most common types of systems, which can only be configured with a correct dip-switch setting. 4.5.
Trolling option
ON
OFF
Dip-switch configuration details
Command station 1
Command station FSM
(Fast Start-up Mode)
Command station 2
Command station 3
4.5 Trolling option
To activate the Trolling function, dip-switch 2 must be set to ON. For specific information refer to the document “Troll-
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4.6 Trim/Flap option
Trim/flap 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 activates the hydraulic pump of the
trim/flap.
For installations with two engines, in case of “Synchro” mode operation, the buttons on the right-hand side operate the
both the trims (or the flaps) simultaneously.
Command station EC3
Version for one engine Version for two engines
Command station EC4
Version for one engine
Trim or flap can be activated
directly from the command
station with “+” and “-“ push-
buttons. These pushbuttons are
placed on the lateral side of the
left lever.
Version for two engines
Trims/flaps are tuned with“+” and “-“ pushbuttons placed on the keypad (a couple
for each engine).
It is also possible to command the trims/flaps in Synchro with the “+” and “-“ push
buttons placed on the left lever.
+
Engine
Command
Warm/Sync
Engine
Trim

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4.7 Advices about the mounting and preservation of the Command Station
In case of outdoor installation, being the command station not designed to be submerged by water, to be exposed di-
rectly to water jets, or to be cleaned with pressurized water/steam, please notice:
• Command station cannot be installed in areas where water can be retained or where there is the potential risk of cre-
ating water puddles.
• Command station cannot be submerged or directly exposed to waves or water jets.
• Command stations are made of materials resistant to marine environment; in any case, it is essential to remove period-
ically salt deposits on the external surfaces to avoid corrosion and consequentially system inefficiency.
• It is not allowed to clean the command station
with hydro-cleaner or any watering directly to
the command station.
• Do not use aggressive chemicals for cleaning
the command station.
• When not in use, put on the command station
the protection cover. In case the cover is not
included into the supply, it is possible to order
it separately.
4.8 Command station codes
Command stations
Description Code
Command station 1 motor EC3 EC3H1
Command station 1 motor EC3 with TRIM option EC3HT1
Command station 2 motors EC3 EC3H2
Command station 2 motors EC3 with TRIM option EC3HT2
Command station 1 motor EC4 EC4H1
Command station 1 motor EC4 with TRIM option EC4HT1
Command station 2 motors EC4 EC4H2
Command station 2 motors EC4 with TRIM option EC4HT2
Flexball Italiana S.r.l. 21
4.8. Advices about the mounting and preservation of the Command
Station
In case of outdoor installation, being the command station not designed to be submerged by water, to be
exposed directly to water jets, or to be cleaned with pressurized water/steam, please notice:
Command station cannot be installed in areas where water can be retained or where there is the
potential risk of creating water puddles.
Command station cannot be submerged or directly exposed to waves or water jets.
Command stations are made of materials resistant to marine environment; in any case, it is essential to
remove periodically salt deposits on the external surfaces to avoid corrosion and consequentially system
inefficiency.
It is not allowed to clean the command station with hydro-cleaner or any watering directly to the
command station.
Do not use aggressive
chemicals for cleaning the
command station.
When not in use, put on the
command station the
protection cover, as
described in section 4.1.3 of
the present manual. In case
the cover is not included into
the supply, it is possible to
order it separately.
4.9. Command station codes
Command stations
Description Code
Command station 1 engine series 3500 3500
.
C
-
1
0
0
0
0
5
Command station 1 engine series 3500 with TRIM option 3500
.
C
-
1
1
0
0
0
5
Command station 2 engines series 3500 3500
.
C
-
2
0
0
0
0
5
Command station 2 engines series 3500 with TRIM option 3500
.
C
-
2
2
0
0
0
5
Command station 1 engine series 4500 4500
.
C
-
1
0
0
0
0
5
Command station 1 engine series 4500 with TRIM option 4500
.
C
-
1
1
0
0
0
5
Command station 2 engines series 4500 4500
.
C
-
2
0
0
0
0
5
Command station 2 engines series 4500 with TRIM option 4500
.
C
-
2
2
0
0
0
5

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5 Actuator
With reference to the type of engine and gearboxes, with or without trim/flap, actuators are classified as follow:
• mechanical
• electronic
• mechanical & electronic
It follows the drawings of the different types of actuators. In the last page of this manual you find the footprint of the
actuator in scale 1:2.
5.1 Drawing of actuators with mechanical interface
ø 20
(3/4”)
213,5 (8 3/8”)
142,5 (5 5/8”)
25
(1”)
300 (11 13/16”)
130 (5 1/8”)
170 (6 11/16”)
200 (7 7/8”)
286 (11 1/4”)
354 (13 15/16”)
390 (15 3/8”)
34°
34°
Shocks absorber
Connectors area

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Trim/Flap Trolling
Trim/Flap Trolling Throttle
Throttle
Fuse
Canbus
+12 V +24 V
Gear Neutral switch
Gear Neutral switch
Left engine Right engine
142 (5 9/16”)200 (7 7/8”)
170 (6 11/16”)
35 (1 3/8”)
354 (13 15/16”)
300 (11 13/16”)
Connectors area
5.2 Drawing of full electronic actuator
Mount the actuator leaving a space of at least 25 cm on each side
Do not install the actuator
with the connectors upwards
A > 25cm (10”)
A
A
A
A > 25cm (10”)
A
A
A
5.3 How to mount the Actuator
The actuator must be mounted in the engine room in a safety place and as near as possible to the propulsion engine. The
actuator cannot be exposed directly to the source of vibrations, e.g. it cannot be mounted directly on the engine, on the
gearbox or on the engine base.

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5.4 Electronic Actuator Boards
5.4.1 Actuator board ver. 3.1
Position on board Pin Description Output cable
JP8 Supply 1Vdc Wall connector
2 GND
JP9 Engine right
2
MOD2 (Rev.3)
V_out CH1
4 poles
3 V_out CH2
1 GND CH2
4 GND CH1
JP10 Engine left
2
MOD2 (Rev.3)
V_out CH3
4 poles
3 V_out CH4
1 GND CH4
4 GND CH3
Connectors JP9 and JP10 are dedicated to the electronic control engine device (ECU).
JP12
UP
DOWN ENTER
JP1
JP2
JP7
JP13
JP11
JP14
JP15
JP19
21
JP8 JP3 JP18 JP17 JP16
JP10 JP9 JP6 JP5
Fuse