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
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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
normal operation mode.