Volvo Penta Electronic Control System User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIO
7740313-7 (Tab 6)
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Installation Instructions
Electronic Control System
NB! Present these instructions to the owner
following installation.
Einbauanleitung
Elektronisches Steuersystem
HINWEIS! Diese Anleitung ist nach dem
Einbau der Anlage dem Bootseigentümer
zu übergeben.
Instructions de montage
Système électronique de commande
NB! Ces instructions doivent être remises
au propriétaire après le montage.
Instrucciones de montaje
Sistema de control electrónico
NOTA: Entregar estas instrucciones al pro-
pietario de la embarcación después de la
instalación.
Istruzioni di montaggio
Sistema di comando elettronico
NB! Sottoporre queste istruzioni al cliente,
dopo l’installazione.
Monteringsanvisning
Elektroniskt Reglagesystem
Obs! Efter installationen skall denna anvis-
ning överlämnas till båtägaren.

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IMPORTANT!
This batch with its accompanying instructions is produced for
Volvo Penta’s service workshops, boat-builders, machine ma-
nufacturers and other authorized workshops which have per-
sonnel with qualified professional training.
The installation instructions are only produced for professional
use and are not intended for non-professional use. Volvo Penta
will not assume any liability whatsoever for damage incurred,
either damage to materials or personal injury, which may result
if the installation instructions are not followed or if the work is
carried out by non-professional personnel.
WICHTIG!
Dieser Satz mit vorliegender Einbauanleitung ist für Volvo Penta
Kundendienst-werkstätten, Werften, Maschinenbauer und für
andere ermächtigte Werkstätten mit beruflich geschultem Per-
sonal vorgesehen.
Die Einbauanleitung ist nur für den berufsmäßigen Gebrauch
vorgesehen und nicht für unprofessionelle Anwendung gedacht.
Volvo Penta übernimmt nicht die geringste Haftung für ir-
gendwelchen Schäden an Personen oder Sachen, die als Folge
einer Nichtbefolgung der Einbauanleitung oder wegen Ausfüh-
rung der darin beschriebenen Arbeiten durch nicht beruflich ge-
schulte Personen entstehen.
IMPORTANT!
Ce kit, avec instructions de montage, est destiné aux ateliers
de service Volvo Penta, aux constructeurs de bateaux et aut-
res ateliers de construction agréés avec un personnel qualifié.
Les instructions de montage sont exclusivement conçues pour
une utilisation professionnelle. Volvo Penta se dégage de toute
responsabilité pour d’éventuels endommagements, corporels
ou matériels, résultant du non respect des instructions ou d’un
travail effectué par un personnel non compétent.
IMPORTANTE!
El presente juego con las instrucciones de montaje se destina a
los talleres de servicio Volvo Penta, constructores de embarca-
ciones y máquinas y a otros talleres autorizados que cuentan
con personal capacitado.
Las instrucciones de montaje están destinadas únicamente
para uso profesional, por lo que Volvo Penta no aceptará re-
sponsabilidad alguna por cualquier daño, tanto personal como
material, resultado de no haber seguido las instrucciones de
montaje o de haber sido efectuado el trabajo por personal que
no está debidamente capacitado.
IMPORTANTE!
Questo kit e le relative istruzioni di montaggio sono stati realiz-
zati per le officine di servizio Volvo Penta, i cantieri, i fabbricanti
di macchine e tutte le altre officine autorizzate il cui personale
ha ricevuto un addestramento qualificato e specializzato.
Le istruzioni di montaggio sono state redatte esclusivamente
per uso professionale e non sono adatte all’uso non profession-
ale. La Volvo Penta non si assume alcuna responsabilità per
eventuali danni alle cose o alle persone, derivanti da trascura-
tezza nel seguire le istruzioni di montaggio oppure
dall’esecuzione dei lavori da parte di personale non qualificato.
VIKTIGT!
Denna sats med föreliggande monteringsanvisning är framta-
gen för Volvo Pentas serviceverkstäder, båtbyggare, maskintill-
verkare och övriga auktoriserade verkstäder som har personal
med kvalificerad fackutbildning.
Monteringsanvisningen är enbart framtagen för yrkesbruk och
är inte avsedd för icke yrkesmässig användning. Volvo Penta
påtager sig inget som helst ansvar för eventuella skador, såväl
materiella som personskador, som kan bli följden om monter-
ingsanvisningen ej följs, eller om arbetet utförs av icke yrkes-
kunnig personal.
VIGTIGT!
Dette sæt med tilhørende monteringsvejledning er blevet ud-
viklet for Volvo Pentas serviceværksteder, bådebyggere, ma-
skinproducenter og andre autoriserede værksteder, som har
medarbejdere med kvalificeret, faglig uddannelse.
Monteringsvejledningen er udelukkende beregnet til professio-
nel anvendelse og ikke til hobby- eller fritidsbrug. Volvo Penta
påtager sig intet som helst ansvar for eventuelle skader på så-
vel materiel som personer, som kan være en følge af at monte-
rings-vejledningens anvisninger ikke blev overholdt, eller hvis
arbejdet blev udført af ikke-professionelt personale.
TÄRKEÄÄ!
Tämä sarja ja asennusohje on tarkoitettu Volvo Pentan huolto-
korjaamoille, veneenrakentajille, konevalmistajille ja muille valtu-
utetuille korjaamoille, joiden henkilökunta on saanut pätevän
ammattikoulutuksen.
Asennusohje on tarkoitettu ainoastaan ammattikäyttöön. Volvo
Penta ei vastaa mahdollisista materiaali- tai henkilövahingoista,
joita asennusohjeen laiminlyöminen tai ammattitaidottoman hen-
kilökunnan suorittama asennustyö voi aiheuttaa.
BELANGRIJK!
Deze set met de bijgevoegde montage-aanwijzing is ontwikkeld
voor de werkplaatsen van Volvo Penta, botenbouwers,
machinefabrikanten en overige bevoegde werkplaatsen, die
personeel hebben met een gekwalificeerde vakopleiding.
De montage-aanwijzing is alleen ontwikkeld voor professioneel
gebruik en is niet bedoeld voor niet-professioneel gebruik. Vol-
vo Penta neemt geen enkele verantwoordelijkheid op zich voor
eventuele schade, zowel materiële schade als persoonlijk let-
sel, die het gevolg kan zijn als de montage-aanwijzing niet wordt
gevolgd, of als het werk wordt uitgevoerd door niet-vakkundig
personeel.
IMPORTANTE!
Este jogo, juntamente com as respectivas instruções de mon-
tagem, foi concebido para as oficinas de serviço da Volvo Pen-
ta, construtores navais, construtores de máquinas e outras ofi-
cinas autorizadas, com pessoal devidamente formado.
As instruções de montagem foram concebidas unicamente
para utilização profissional e não se destinam a utilização não
profissional. A Volvo Penta não se responsabiliza por quaisquer
danos eventuais, tanto materiais como pessoais, que possam
resultar no caso de as instruções de montagem não serem
seguidas, ou se os trabalhos forem executados por pessoal
não profissional.
PROSOXQ!
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synarmológhshw poy to akoloyuoún eínai eidiká
epilegméno gia synergeía sérbiw thw Volvo Penta, nayphgeía,
kataskeyastéw mhxanön kai gia loipá ejoysiodothména
synergeía poy diauétoyn ejeidikeyméno pros pikó.
Oi odhgíew synarmológhshw proorízontai móno gia
epaggelmatikq xrqsh kai den aposkopoún gia xrqsh apó mh
epaggelmatíew. H Volvo Penta den analambánei apolút w
kamia eyuúnh gia piuanéw zhmiéw, tóso ylikéw óso kai
pros pikéw, poy mporoún na proklhuoún epeidq den
akoloyuoúntai oi odhgíew synarmológhshw q epeidq h
ergasía ekteleítai apó mh ejeidikeyméno pros pikó.

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User Instructions
Safetyinformation................................................. 3
Presentation.......................................................... 4
OperatingtheVolvo Penta
Electronic Control System .................................... 6
TheControl LEDs.................................................. 7
System Calibration................................................ 8
ControlCalibration............................................... 10
FunctionTesting .................................................. 12
Explanationof Error Codes ................................ 13
Troubleshooting ................................................... 15
Maintenance of theVolvo Penta
Electronic Control System .................................. 16
Installation instructions
MechanicalInstallation........................................ 17
Electrical Installation........................................... 19
SingleEngine Installation,WiringDiagram .......... 21
TwinEngine Installation,Wiringdiagram.............. 22
DimensionDrawings........................................... 24
CEapproval ........................................................ 24
CONTENTS
Safety information
Read this chapter thoroughly to ensure your safety. It contains information on safety.
Installation must be carried out by aVolvo Penta authorised workshop.
Make sure you are in possession of the correct installation instructions before reading further. If not,
please contact your Volvo Penta dealer.
Incorrect installation or handling can cause personal injury and/or damage to the product and other property.
Therefore, read the installation instructions thoroughly before starting the installation, starting the engine, perform-
ing maintenance or carrying out service work. If anything is still not clear or if you feel uncertain about something,
please get in touch with your Volvo Penta dealer for assistance.
This symbol is used in the installation and user instructions to call your attention to pints concerning safety
information. Read all this information thoroughly.
Warnings used in the installation and user instructions have the following order of priority:
WARNING! Warns for risk of personal injury, extensive damage to products or property or serious
functional disorders if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT! Used to call your attention to matters that can cause damage or functional disorders to
products or property.
NB! Used to call your attention to important information that can simplify working procedures or handling.

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FUNCTIONS
TheVolvo Penta Electronic Control System is a
single lever system for combined operation of the
throttle and gear functions in marine engines.The
system consists of an electronic unit, drive unit,
control lever(s), control panel and cables.
A single system can be connected to up to three
operating stations. One station is active at a time.
The system is dual voltage and automatically accepts
either 12 or 24 V DC.
The system must be connected to two independent
battery groups.This means that the system switches
over to the Backup batteries if the power of the main
battery group becomes insufficient.
The neutral-only start relay prevents engine start with
the transmission engaged.
The electronic unit has a built-in information display,
which is used for calibration and display of Error Codes
should they arise (“Quick Troubleshooting”).
Individual adjustment of gear function and throttle
stroke lengths.
Individual calibration/adjustment of control lever
function.
Change stations underway. Program this function by
pressing the button and executing a changeover to the
new control.
Preprogram increased idle directly from the controls. A
great benefit when the engine is cold, especially with
petrol engines and when increased throttle is required
for manoeuvring.
Throttle without transmission engaged by pressing a
button and shifting the control lever to the desired rpm
speed: permits engine throttling in neutral.
Programmable throttle delay makes it possible to delay
throttle while shifting gears so that the reverse gear has
the time to shift at low rpms, which prevents damage to
the reverse gear. Program this directly on the electronic
unit.
Progressive throttle feature offers 5 different “throttle
curves” that can be set to match different engine types
and driver preferences. Program this function directly on
the electronic unit.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Control
Water resistant, stove-enamelled aluminium cover and
stainless steel lever(s).
Control panel
One function button and two light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) for each engine.
Drive unit
The drive unit is composed of stainless plate steel.Two
electrical linear actuators: one for throttle and one for
gear selection. Movement speed: 75 mm/second. Stroke
length: max. 76 mm. Operating push or pull force: max.
11.5 kp (instantaneously higher).
The system can be connected to 12 V or 24 V DC
operating voltage. Rated operating current is an
average of 3 A and averages 0.1 A at rest.
Electronic unit
The electronic unit is mounted on the drive unit housing
and controls the actuators. Under the electronic unit
cover, there is an information display and buttons used
for calibrating the system and viewing error codes.
Electrical cables and the wiring harness connect easily
with plug-in connectors on the rear side of the elec-
tronic unit.
Wiring harness
The drive unit comes complete with two cables (3x1.5
mm2) one grey and one black. Length=6.5 m.
Mechanical control cables
Mechanical control cables must have UNF10/32 thread
and be selected as short as possible for installation.
Order Volvo Penta cable type 333.
See the Volvo Penta accessories catalogue.
Signal cable between controls/electronic unit
Signal cable available in lengths from 5 m to 25 m.
Adapter cable
For connecting the signal cable to the controls and the
control panel respectively.
Extension cable for calibration
A 4 m extension cable can be ordered as an optional
accessory to facilitate system calibration.This means
that the electronic unit can be disconnected from the
drive unit and then used as a “Remote Control” when
adjusting throttle and gear function.
Starting lock relay
Neutral-only start relay.
Relay for 12 V: 40 A, explosion proof.
Relay for 24 V: 20 A, NB! Not explosion proof.
Circuit breaker
An 8 A circuit breaker is to be fitted between the main
switch and the electronic unit on the Main positive and
Backup positive.
User Instructions
PRESENTATION

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FIG.1 THE VOLVO PENTA ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM,
(DIMENSION DRAWING)
FIG. 2 DRIVE UNIT/ELECTRONIC UNIT AND CONTROLS WITH CABLES
Red (+) from start battery
Red/White (+) from service battery
Black (-) from batteries
Yellow (-) to neutral-only start relay, solenoid
(85)
Red (+) from ignition key, running position
Blue (+) from ignition key, start position
BLACK
GREY
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OPERATING THE VOLVO PENTA
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT!
NB! It is incumbent upon the skipper to understand
and be able to operate theVolvo Penta Electronic
Control System as described in this manual.
With several control stations
Always be observant regarding which is the preset
alternative changeover control. See System Calibration,
page 8, and Functional Testing, page 12.
Start
●Shift all control levers to neutral.
●Turn on the main switches.
●Turn on the ignition. (Start the engine.)
●All controls associated with the active engine
should now be flashing green.
●Press the button on the control to be activated.
The green LED will light solid.
●Gear and throttle can now be engaged (the
green LED will go out after 5 seconds). After
returning to neutral, the LED will light solid until
the transmission is engaged again.
Throttle without transmission engaged
Press the button, hold it down and move the control
lever forward to gear position. After 3 seconds, release
the button. Now you can throttle (green LED flashes).
To engage the transmission, the lever must be moved
back to neutral (green LED lights solid).The control
then returns to normal function.
Programming increased throttle level (High idle)
The engine must be running. Press the button, keep it
down and move the lever forward to gear position. After
3 seconds, release the button and increase the idle to
the desired level, for instance 800 rpm. Press the button
three times and move the lever back to neutral. The idle
reverts to the original speed.To return to the 800 rpm
idle, press the button three times.The idle then in-
creases and remains at that level even when shifting
gears.Too high idle can damage the transmission. After
gear shifting and while running the boat, both the red
and green LEDs blink simultaneously as a reminder
that “high idle” is still set. To cancel the “high idle”
function, return to neutral and press the button 3 times.
The engine returns to normal idle speed.
To return to the preprogrammed idle speed, press the
button tree times.
WARNING!
Changing operating positions at speed
Always pay attention to the current setting
function (station changeover) for changing
operating position. See System Calibration on
page 8 and Function Testing on page 12.
WARNING!
When performing a changeover at speed, the
active operating position must not be left
unmanned.
Example: station change from the wheel house
to the fly-bridge underway. The fly-bridge control
lever must be in neutral. Press the button and
move the lever forward until the green LED
lights. Stop there and release the button while
the green light is still lit.The fly-bridge control is
now active.
Backup operating voltage
Should the Main voltage, Main pos.(+) fail or fall more
than 2.0 V below that of the Backup pos.(+) while
underway, the captain will be notified by the red LED
blinking (1 blink). Investigate what is causing the
voltage drop.The red LED stops flashing when every-
thing is functioning normally.
If ignition is switched off while underway...
IMPORTANT!
This applies to diesel engines. Should the
ignition mistakenly be switched off or should
wire no. 4 to the system cut out underway, the
green LED begins blinking very rapidly
immediately and after 5 minutes the throttle
slowly decreases to idle and the transmission
shifts to neutral. Move the lever to neutral and
press the button.You can now drive on. Also see
page 15, Troubleshooting.
WARNING!
If the gear function locks while manoeuvring
If a gear movement locks, there are two ways of
knowing: the first is the blinking red LED, one
short and one long flash.The second is that the
boat does not respond to forward or reverse
manoeuvres.
Move the control lever to neutral, press the
button once and continue normal operation. If it
now functions normally, the red LED stops
blinking and the Error Code on the electronic
unit display disappears at the same time.
WARNING!
Never turn off the main switches while the
engine is running.
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Green LED
No active operating position
selected
Active control in neutral position
Control moved to driving position
Operating position cannot be
activated (other position active)
Throttle without transmission
engaged
System failure
Control calibration or system
calibration is in progress
Error indication
Jammed gear actuator while
underway
Driving on Backup pos.(+)
Ignition switched off or ignition
circuit, wire no. 4, is broken while
underway
Driving with “high idle”
1 short flash,
2 sec. pause.
Solid light
Green LED goes
out after 5 sec.
5 rapid flashes.
Green LED goes
out after 5 sec.
1 long flash,
2 sec. pause
Very rapid flash,
3 Hz
1 long flash,
pause for 2 sec.
(red and green
flash together)
Action
Switch off all power (10
sec) and then switch it
on again (page 15).
Move the lever to
neutral, press the button
once (page 15).
Read Error Codes on
the display (page 13).
Move the lever to
neutral, press the button
once (page 15).
Investigate and remedy
error manifestation.
See instructions on
page 15.
THE CONTROL LEDS
Unless otherwise stated, the flash sequences repeat
until the condition is attended to or, if it is a fault, until
the Error Code is read on the electronic unit display, the
fault is remedied and the Error Code memory is emp-
tied.
NB! Driving the boat on Backup pos.(+) batteries
(indicated by a red flash) is not considered a fault
but permitted. An Error Code does therefore not
appear on the display in such a case. For driving
on Backup pos.(+) batteries, see “Backup operat-
ing voltage”.
Programmed “high idle” = red and green LEDs flash
simultaneously. They blink only when the transmission
is engaged. In neutral, the light is solid green.
Red LED Flash pattern
Rapid flash, 1 Hz
3 short flashes,
pause for 2 sec.
2 short flashes,
pause for 2 sec.
1 short+1 long
flash, pause for
1.7 sec.
1 short flash,
pause for 2 sec.
1 long flash,
pause for 2 sec.
(red and green
flash together)
Button function
All buttons in the system operate such that the function
in question is activated when the button is released.
Furthermore, all buttons have a “reaction time” of 0.2
seconds.The electronic unit will not register a faster
button entry.
If a button is pressed for longer than 2 minutes, the
electronic unit does not register the information either.
See Error Codes, page 14.
NB! The aforementioned does not apply to the Error
Code and Enter buttons on the electronic unit.
They receive their value in the program. Other-
wise, it would be impossible to read Error Codes.
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SYSTEM CALIBRATION
System calibration must be carried out after installation
and during the annual function test. Calibration means
programming all data for the system’s various settings
into the electronic unit’s memory.
WARNING!
Never calibrate while the engine is running.
Two separate calibrations must be performed: system
calibration and control calibration.
System calibration
Use the buttons and display on the electronic unit to
perform system calibration. Detach the drive unit cover.
FIG.6
The first figure on the display indicates which function is
being set. See the figure above. The second states the
current setting of the function in question.
Find out whether the engine’s throttle is pulling or
pushing and which is forward and reverse on the
reverse gear before starting the calibration.
An optional 4 m extension cord can be ordered to
facilitate system calibration. With the extension, the
electronic unit can be detached from the drive unit and
then employed as a “Remote control” when setting
throttle and gear functions.
When setting the stroke length of the mechanical cables
to match the movements of the throttle and gear arm, it
can be adjusted using the (+) and (-) buttons on the
electronic unit. (-) = actuator in, (+) = actuator out.
NB! When adjusting the actuators, take care so as not
to set them too tightly against their respective
mechanical stops. Should the actuators begin to
make noise when set, they are too tight and will
need to be “backed off” (within 10 seconds);
otherwise, the actuator will jam. Should the
actuators jam anyway, follow instructions on page
15.
Starting system calibration
a. Switch off all voltage to the system and ignition
and wait 10 seconds.
b. Switch on the Main pos. (+) and ignition but not
the backup pos.(+).
c. Enter the program by holding down the Enter
button and the (-) button at the same time for 5
seconds. Release, and the display lights up.
1. Setting the number of controls
The display now shows 1.1, which means that one
control can be connected.To select two controls, press
the (+) button once so that 1.2 appears on the display.
For three controls, press the (+) button again so that 1.3
appears.
2.Setting“station changeover”options
Press Enter and 2.0 appears, which means that
changeover is only possible in neutral. Press (+) so that
2.1 appears on the display = changeover underway is
now programmed.
WARNING!
When performing a changeover at speed, the
active operating position must not be left
unmanned.
3. Setting full throttle position
Press Enter. A value between 3.3 and 3.7 will appear on
the display.
3.3 = actuator fully retracted.
3.7 = actuator fully extended. Adjust the actuator
position using the (+) and (-) buttons.
4. Setting idle position
Press Enter. A value between 4.3 and 4.7 will appear on
the display.
4.3 = actuator fully retracted.
4.7 = actuator full extended. Adjust using the (+) and (-)
buttons.
5. Setting forward gear position
Press Enter. A value between 5.3 and 5.7 will appear on
the display.
5.3 = actuator fully retracted.
5.7 = actuator fully extended. Adjust using the (+) and (-)
buttons.
6. Setting reverse gear position
Press Enter. A value between 6.3 and 6.7 will appear on
the display.
6.3 = actuator fully retracted.
6.7 = actuator fully extended. Adjust using the (+) and (-)
buttons.
7. Setting neutral gear position
Press Enter. A value between 7.3 and 7.7 will appear on
the display.
7.3 = actuator fully retracted.
7.7= actuator fully extended. Adjust using the (+) and (-)
buttons.
8. Setting throttle progression (5 different curves)
Press Enter. 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 or 8.4 will appear on the
display. Each figure combination indicates a specific
throttle curve. See diagram page 9. Select throttle curve
using the (+) and (-) buttons. Normal standard curve =
8.1.
9. Setting starting lock function
Press Enter. 9.0 or 9.1 will appear on the display. Using
the (+) and (-) buttons, select 9.0 if no starting lock relay
is fitted or 9.1 if a starting lock relay has been installed.
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A. Setting gear-shifting throttle delay
Press Enter. (The display will show a figure between A.0
- A.9.) A.0 means no throttle delay.
By increasing the value, you can prolong the throttle
delay by up to 5 seconds. See the table below.
Table, throttle delay when shifting gear
Idle Full throttle
MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL LEVER
MOVEMENT OFTHE THROTTLE ARM
A.0 A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7 A.8 A.9
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.7 3.5 5.0
The display shows
Delay (seconds)
10. System calibration complete
Press Enter. The display shows no figures. Calibration is
complete and all settings are stored. Now press Error
Code. If the “00” appears on the display, everything is
OK. Should any numbers appear, these are Error
Codes. Press Error Code repeatedly until all figures
have appeared. Make note of the figures and remedy as
instructed in the Error Code tables at the back of the
manual. Once any problems have been remedied,
press Error Code and Enter at the same time for 2-3
seconds to empty the Error Code memory; otherwise,
you cannot start the system. When you have pressed
Error Code, “00” appears on the display when the
system is functioning properly. The “00” disappears
automatically after approx. 2 minutes.
User Instructions
Table,gear-shifting throttle delay
Throttle progression curves

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CONTROL CALIBRATION
To calibrate the controls, you must shut off the main
switches on both battery groups.The ignition key
must be in the off position and the control levers in
neutral.
Starting control calibration
1Turn on the main switch (Main pos.(+)) but not the
Backup pos.(+).
2Press and hold the button on the control panel
and turn on the ignition key.The green LED on the
control blinks. After 3 seconds, release the button
and the red LED will now blink three times and the
green LED will light solid. Wait for the green LED
to go out then move on to point 3 below.
NB! The red LED flashes throughout the entire
calibration process.
Setting forward gear
3Move the lever to forward gear position, 0%
throttle, and press the button.The green LED will
light up. Wait until it goes out.
Setting full throttle forward
4 Move the lever to the desired position for forward,
full throttle.This need not be all the way to the
mechanical stop. Press the button; the green LED
will light. Wait until it goes out.
Setting reverse gear position
5Move the lever back to the reverse position, 0%
throttle, and press the button.The green LED will
light. Wait until it goes out.
Setting full throttle reverse
6Move the lever to the required position for reverse,
full throttle.This need not be all the way to the
mechanical stop. Press the button, the green LED
will light up, wait until it goes out.
Setting neutral position
7Move the lever to neutral and press the button; the
green LED will light solid and the red LED will
stop triple blinking.
Calibration check
8Press Error Code and Enter at the same time for 3
seconds to empty the Error Code memory.
9Press Error Code. If “00” appears on the display,
calibration was successful and the equipment can
be used as normal.
NB! Apply the same procedure to each control unit.
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CONTROL CALIBRATION
BUTTON
PUSHED
DOWN
RELEASED
LED
DARK 3 SHORT
FLASHES
2 SEC. PAUSE
RED
LED GREEN
LED
1.SWITCH ON MAIN SWITCH (MAIN POS.+)
2.IGNITION KEY IN DRIVING POSITION
MINIMUM
3 SEC.
3. FORWARD, 0% THROTTLE
4. FORWARD, 100% THROTTLE 5. REVERSE, 0% THROTTLE
6. REVERSE, 100% THROTTLE 7. NEUTRAL
MINIMUM 3 SEC.
CONTINUOUS
LIGHT
FLASHING
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FUNCTION TESTING
When installation and calibration are complete, it’s time
to test the system while the engine is running.
Ensure that all control levers are in neutral. Switch on
the Main pos.(+) and the Backup pos.(+). Start the
engine. LEDs on all controls should now be flashing
green. Push the button on the control to be activated.
The green LED will light solid.
You now control the transmission and throttle.The
green LED will go out approx. 5 seconds after the
transmission is engaged. If you revert to neutral, the
green LED will light solid as long as the control lever is
in neutral.
Testing throttle without transmission engaged
Push the button and hold it down. Move the lever
forward and release the button after 3 seconds. Now the
engine can be throttled without the transmission
engaged. (The green LED is flashing.) To engage the
transmission again, return the control lever to neutral,
whereafter the control returns to normal function.
Testing gear start block
Switch off the engine. Switch on the ignition. Activate the
control. Move the lever to forward gear.Try to start the
engine.This should not be possible, as the lever is in
gear position and the safety relay has cut the voltage to
the solenoid.
Testing operating station change underway
(changeover underway) if it is programmed
Example: the boat is running at half speed and you
want to move to a new operating station. With the lever
in neutral at the new station, push the button and hold it
down. Move the control lever slowly forward until the
green LED lights. Stop there and release the button.
This station is now operative.
WARNING!
When performing a changeover at speed, the
active operating position must not be left
unmanned.
User Instructions
Testing operating station change in neutral only
Put the lever in neutral on both controls. Press the
button for the control you wish to change to.This station
is now operative.
Setting throttle progression
There are 5 different throttle curves that can be selected
on the electronic unit (see diagram on page 9), depend-
ing on boat or engine type or driver preferences. 8.0 is a
direct and linear throttle movement; 8.1, 8.2, etc. have
different characteristics.To obtain the best curve, test
drive the boat to get the right feeling. The recommended
curve is 8.1. Open the program by pressing Enter and
(-) at the same time for 5 seconds.Then press Enter
repeatedly until 8.0 appears on the display. Change the
second figure by pressing (+) or (-) buttons until the
correct curve and figures are selected. Press Enter
three times.The setting is now stored.
Setting gear-shifting throttle delay
In principle, the control lever shifts from neutral immedi-
ately, without delay. If the reverse gear is slower, e.g.
approx. 3 seconds from when the gear arm has reached
its end position, A.7 is the correct value. A.7 means a
2.7-second delay before the throttle exceeds idle. This
is standard practice on larger commercial ships where
more than one captain is in command.
Should you want a throttle delay because the reverse
gear transmission is slow, to thus prevent damage to
the reverse gear, program the function as follows: open
the program by pressing Enter and (-) at the same time
for 5 seconds.Thereafter, press Enter until A.0 appears
on the display. Adjust the second figure by pressing the
(+) or (-) buttons until the correct figure and time are
obtained. See the table on page 9. Press Enter once.
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Explanation
System error, or reset (e.g. due to low voltage when starting the engine = System error). Must be reset
by switching off the entire system and restarting.This Error Code is displayed without pressing the
Error Code button.
Red LED out, control no. 1 (breakdown/broken circuit). Cable harness failure. LED failure.
Green LED out, control no. 1 (breakdown/broken circuit). Cable harness failure. LED failure.
Potentiometer failure, no. 1 (<5% >95% of potentiometer’s voltage feed). Cable harness failure.
Push button failure, control no. 1 (pressed down for > approx. 2 minutes). Cable harness failure.
Lever, control no. 1, not calibrated.
Red LED out, control no. 2 (breakdown/broken circuit). Cable harness failure. LED failure.
Green LED out, control no. 2 (breakdown/broken circuit). Cable harness failure. LED failure.
Potentiometer failure, no. 2 (< 5% >95% of potentiometer’s voltage feed). Cable harness failure.
Push button failure, control no. 2 (pressed down for > approx. 2 minutes). Cable harness failure.
Lever, control no. 2, not calibrated.
Red LED out, control no. 3 (breakdown/broken circuit). Cable harness failure. LED failure.
Green LED out, control no. 3 (breakdown/broken circuit). Cable harness failure. LED failure.
Potentiometer failure, no. 3 (<5%, >95% of potentiometer’s voltage feed). Cable harness failure.
Push button failure, control no. 3 (pressed down for > approx. 2 minutes). Cable harness failure.
Lever, control no. 3, not calibrated.
Throttle actuator motor, between the actuator and the electronic unit. Cable harness breakdown.
Throttle actuator motor, short circuit (cable harness short circuit).
Throttle actuator - not positioning. Jammed or mechanical failure, broken/short circuit. See page 15.
Throttle actuator - potentiometer signal outside max./min. limit. (Potentiometer broken/cable broken.)
Throttle actuator - distance too short between 0% throttle and 100% throttle when calibrating actuator
positions (<10% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Gear actuator motor, between the actuator and the electronic unit. Cable harness breakdown.
Gear actuator motor, short circuit (cable harness short circuit).
Gear actuator is not positioning. Jammed or mechanical failure, broken/short circuit. See page 15.
Gear actuator, potentiometer signal outside max./min. limit. (Potentiometer broken/cable broken.)
Gear actuator, distance too short between Reverse and Neutral, when calibrating the actuator posi-
tions (<10% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Gear actuator, distance too short between Forward and Neutral, when calibrating the actuator posi-
tions (<10% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Gear actuator, distance too short between Reverse and Forward when calibrating the actuator posi-
tions (<20% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Too short distance between 0% throttle (neutral position) and 0% throttle (forward gear engaged)
when calibrating the control lever (<2% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Error
Code
9
10
11
12
13
14
20
21
22
23
24
30
31
32
33
34
40
41
42
43
44
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
60
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Error
Code
61
62
63
64
70
71
80
81
82
83
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
Description
Too short distance between 0% throttle (forward gear engaged) and 100% throttle (forward gear
engaged) when calibrating the control lever (<10% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Too short distance between 0% throttle (neutral position) and 0% throttle (reverse gear engaged)
when calibrating the control lever (<2% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Too short distance between 0% throttle (reverse gear engaged) and 100% throttle (reverse gear
engaged) when calibrating the control lever (<10% of potentiometer’s voltage feed).
Control incorrectly calibrated. Re-calibrate.
Yellow wire No. 6 to start relay coil, incorrectly connected, short circuit. (See pages 21 and 22.)
Starting lock relay, break in wire no. 6 or 7 to the coil.The wire no. 7 is not connected to continuous
pos (+). (See pages 21 and 22.)
Enter button failure, as it has been pressed for too long (> approx. 2 minutes). (Breakdown).
The (+) button has been pressed for too long (> approx. 2 minutes). (Breakdown).
The (-) button has been pressed for too long (> approx. 2 minutes). (Breakdown).
The Error Code button has been pressed for too long (> approx. 2 minutes).
5 volt supply from electronic unit to control no.1 is outside permitted range (low voltage). Faulty cable
harness.
5 volt supply from electronic unit to control no.2 and 3 is outside permitted range (low voltage). Faulty
cable harness.
5 volt supply from electronic unit to throttle/gear actuators is outside permitted range (low voltage).
Faulty cable harness.
Voltage supply to the electronic unit too low. (External fault.) < 6 V.
Intermediate voltage outside permitted range (low voltage). Internal fault in the electronic unit.
System calibration is not executed. Correct system calibration must be carried out before this “Error
Code” can be erased.
Internal fault in the memory (in the electronic unit).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Error indication
If the red LED blinks with two short flashes and a 2-
second pause, this means there is a system error. If this
should occur, always first try moving the lever to neutral,
pressing the button once and attempting to drive on. If
this does not work, you must read the error display.
Press Error Code on the electronic unit repeatedly until
all the Error Codes have appeared on the display. Note
the numbers and find out what the codes mean in the
tables on pages 13 and 14.
NB! After attending to a fault, always empty and reset
the Error Code memory.To do this, press Error
Code once and then Error Code and Enter at the
same time for 3 seconds. Press Error Code once
more. If the display shows “00”, the system is
functioning correctly.
System failure
Rapid red flashing = system failure. Switch off all
voltage to the system, wait 10 seconds, switch on all
voltage again. In this case, no. 9 has been on the
display. The figure is erased by switching off and on the
voltage. Everything should now be functioning normally
again.
Ignition key switched off or break in ignition circuit,
wire no. 4, while underway
A rapidly flashing green light will appear on the control
panel and after 5 min the throttle will gradually drop to
idling and neutral will be engaged. To continue driving,
shift the lever to neutral, press the button once and
drive on. The rapid green blinking continues while
underway until such time as you turn on the ignition
switch or repair the break in wire no. 4.
NB! If you do not press the button within 2 minutes of
when the throttle falls off, the system shuts off. In
that case, you must shut off the main switches to
the system, wait 10 seconds, and start up again.
Jammed actuators during calibration
If the actuators become jammed, they may have been
adjusted too tightly against the various stops on the
throttle and/or gear arms during system setup and
calibration.
NB! For functions 3-4-5-6 and 7 on the display, the
second figure after the point may not be lower
than .3 or greater than .7.This is because the
maximum stroke length of the mechanical control
cable is 76 mm (3 inches).
Proceed as follows:
1. Press the Enter and (-) buttons on the display at
the same time for 5 seconds to open the pro-
gram.
2. Which actuator is jammed? Is it the throttle
actuator? Is it stuck on full throttle or idle?
Example: The actuator is stuck on full throttle.
3. Press Enter until function no. 3, which controls
full throttle, appears on the display. Adjust the
second figure after the point on the display using
the (+) or (-) buttons, depending on where the
actuator is jammed.
4. Go through the entire program quickly by
pressing Enter until the display does not show
any figures.
5. Press Error Code and read the code that applies
to the jam.
6. Press Error Code and Enter at the same time for
3 seconds.The actuator should now be re-
leased.
7. To obtain the correct position for the actuator,
perform a new calibration of the throttle actuator
settings only. No need to re-do all the others.
8. Open the program by pressing Enter and (-) at
the same time for 5 seconds.
9. Press Enter twice to reach function 3. Adjust the
second figure after the point on the display using
(-) or (+) the buttons so that the throttle actuator
moves to the appropriate position. Adjust the
throttle actuator carefully to avoid getting it too
tight again. The actuator is now adjusted and
ready to use.
10. Press Enter quickly through the entire program
until no figures appear on the display.
11. Press Error Code and Enter at the same time for
3 seconds to empty the Error Code memory.
12. Press Error Code once more. The display should
now show “00” which means that everything is
functioning correctly.
Jammed actuators while underway
Should the actuators become jammed while underway,
due to too high momentary forces on the reverse gear,
the red LED on the control will blink with one short and
one long flash.
Move the control lever immediately to neutral and press
the button once.The actuator should now move to
neutral position and the red LED stop flashing. Now the
control functions normally again and the Error Code
memory is simultaneously emptied.
(Try to find out why gear shifting was sluggish, and
adjust and rectify the fault to prevent its recurrence.)
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MAINTENANCE OF THE VOLVO PENTA
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
Check the mechanical cables and their fittings. See
page 18.
Check all electrical connections and lubricate all
contactors with a very thin layer of terminal grease,
Volvo Penta part no. 1161417-9.
Check the actuators by forcing out the moving part as
far as possible. Clean and apply a very thin layer of
water-resistant grease.
Check that the circuit breakers are in good condition.
Check that the batteries’ acid weight and voltage are
satisfactory and that the cables to the drive unit are not
damaged or otherwise in poor condition.
The maintenance work described above must be
carried out once every season or at least once a year.
System calibration is performed once a year, see page
8.
Protect the controls against sun and water when the
boat is not in use.
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INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Before starting installation, make sure the
movement of the reverse gear is smooth and
distinct and that the force required for shifting is
not abnormally high for the current engine/
transmission combination during the operating
and driving cycles that may occur.The need for
abnormally high force may be due to worn or
poorly adjusted transmission. Renew, repair or
adjust the transmission as necessary.
Repeat the transmission function check at each
annual maintenance inspection of the control
system as well as whenever binding shifting
movement is suspected and repair as necessary.
Wiring diagrams for single and twin engine installa-
tions can be found on pages 21 and 22.
IMPORTANT!
Read the manual thoroughly and install the
equipment according to the instructions. Depart-
ing from the instructions can invalidate the
warranty. Installation must be carried out by an
authorised Volvo Penta workshop.
IMPORTANT!
All electrical cables connected to the system
must be disconnected when welding.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Controls
The control apparatus must be positioned at least 50
cm from the magnetic compass to avoid interference.
Position the controls for comfortable and secure opera-
tion of the lever and buttons. See the drilling template
(page 23). The controls can be mounted with the lever
on either port or starboard. Single control for one
engine, and double control for twin engines.
WARNING!
It must be possible to kill the engine at each
control unit, either by way of a key switch, kill
button or stop cable.
Control panel
The control panel is mounted adjacent to the controls
for safe and comfortable access. Use the drilling
template packed together with the panel. See also page
23 in the manual.
IMPORTANT!
Drive and electronic unit
It is important to position the drive unit in a
suitable location such that the mechanical
cables are not too long (maximum about 3 m)
and that the unit is easily accessible for reading
the display and pressing the buttons when
calibrating the system. It is equally important with
regard to service access.
Do not install the drive unit in the underside of
the deck in the motor compartment and espe-
cially not directly above the boat’s motor and
exhaust system where it would be very warm.
Dimension drawings for installing the drive unit
are provided on pages 5 and 23.
Ensure that the vessel operator is clearly aware
of where and how the drive unit is installed.
IMPORTANT!
The fewer bends in the mechanical cables, the
less resistance in the system. Minimum radius =
200 mm. Always match the cable length individu-
ally for each installation to the throttle and gears.
Also make use of the adjustment possibilities
afforded by the reversing gear and other equip-
ment to ensure that the cable runs the shortest,
most efficient route.
Position the drive unit to ensure the following:
• ambient temperature does not exceed 70° C.
• water cannot enter the unit because it is
positioned too close to a hatch/floor opening,
air intake or bilge (minimum distance 50 cm).
• the unit is not exposed unnecessarily to strong
vibrations.
Protect the drive unit/electronic unit from direct or
indirect contact with water, e.g. when cleaning or
flushing the engine compartment.
Fitting the mechanical cables
Connect the mechanical cables as per fig. 3 on
page 18.The throttle actuator is marked THROT-
TLE and the gear actuator is marked GEAR.
Make sure to screw the cable’s threaded end 7-
10 mm into the holder on the actuator and to
tighten the locking nut properly. The cables are
secured when the front plate is installed as
illustrated.
The cable to the engine throttle arm must be
secured with locking nuts on both sides. See fig.
3, page 18.
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FIG.3
FITTING THE MECHANICAL CABLES
FASTENING THE FRONT PLATE
SECURES THE CABLES IN
PLACE.
SCREW THE HOLDER 7-10 MM
ONTO THE CABLE THREAD.
MAKE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE
LOCKING NUT PROPERLY.
SECURE THE THROTTLE CABLE
WITH LOCKING NUTS ON BOTH
SIDES.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Carefully follow the wiring diagram for single
and twin engine installation on pages 21 and 22,
respectively.
Installation in sailboats or other special installa-
tions require different wiring depending on boat
specifications. Get in touch with an authorised
Volvo Penta workshop.
The system must be installed as per the instruc-
tions. Deviations from the instructions may
invalidate the warranty. Installation must be
carried out by an authorised Volvo Penta work-
shop.
Ensure all cables are properly clamped.
Batteries and switches
The Volvo Penta Electronic Control System can
be connected to 12 V or 24 V DC batteries.
The Volvo Penta Electronic Control System must
always be connected to two independent battery
groups, such as start and service batteries.
Do not use any nonproprietary connectors, i.e.
voltage regulators, or similar equipment when
installing the system.
The battery groups must have a common neg. (-)
connection but need not be of the same voltage:
e.g.start batteries can be 24 V and service
batteries 12 V. But prerequisite for using 12 V
and 24 V at the same time is that Main pos. (+)
and the ignition are always connected to the
battery group that has the highest voltage during
normal boat operation.
The boat’s start batteries must be the main
group, Main pos (+), which operates the elec-
tronic unit, provided they have higher voltage
while running than the service batteries, which
function as a backup should power from the start
batteries diminish or fail.
Battery cable and manual reset circuit
breaker
The grey three-lead cable (red, red/white and
black wires) should be connected between the
electronic unit and respective battery group.
There must be a main switch and circuit breaker
between the electronic unit and the respective
battery group.
Volvo Penta circuit breakers are vibration-proof
and designed for marine applications.
Install the circuit breakers where they are easily
accessible.
The feed cable must be connected directly to its
respective main switch in the boat’s battery
system and a circuit breaker installed between
the main switch and the VPEC system.
If the feed cables must be longer, the cables
must be thicker than that supplied.
The red wire no.1 Main pos. (+) is the main
voltage supply to the system and must always be
connected to the battery group with the highest
operating voltage.
IMPORTANT!
The red/white wire no. 2 is the Backup pos. (+) of
the system, which automatically takes over
should the Main battery voltage diminish or fail.
The red wire no.1, Main pos.(+), and the red/
white wire no.2, Backup pos.(+), wires may not
be connected to the same battery group.
The black wire no. 3 (neg.-) connects to the
battery neg.(-).
Neg.(-) must be common from both battery
groups.
Cable to ignition key
The black three-lead cable (with red, blue and
yellow wires) connects to the ignition key. (Yellow
wire to relay; see terminal diagram, pages 21
and 22).
Red wire no. 4 connects to the ignition key’s
output pos. (+) in running position, which then
supplies operating voltage to the electronic unit.
Blue wire no. 5 connects to the ignition key’s
output pos. (+) in starting position to supply
operating voltage to the electronic unit while
starting the boat engine. This works as compen-
sation for the red wire which, at the starting
moment, can be dead, depending on what type
of ignition key and/or engine is fitted.
These two wires, red and blue, must always run
individually and may
not be attached to the
same connection. The blue wire may never
supply voltage while the boat is running.
Red and blue wires must always be connected
to the same battery group to which the battery
system Main pos. (+) is connected, usually the
engine’s start battery group.
Installation in sailboats or other types of special
installation require different wiring depending on
individual boat specifications. Get in touch with
an authorised Volvo Penta workshop.
Neutral-only start relay
A relay connected as per the wiring diagram
prevents starting while the engine is in gear.
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IMPORTANT!
Should you for any reason not wish to use the
start lock function, forfeiting the extra security
the system offers, isolate and insulate the
yellow wire no. 6 in the black cable.
Yellow wire no. 6 shall be attached to terminal
no. 85 on the relay. When the gear lever is in
neutral position, there is neg.(-) voltage in yellow
wire no. 6, the relay switches on, and the engine
can be started.
From the ignition key input pos.(+) (coming from
the engine’s cable harness), run a new wire no.
7to the relay terminal no. 86, which always has
positive voltage as long as the engine’s main
switch is on.
Cut wire no. 8 (in the engine’s cable harness),
which runs from the engine’s ignition key to the
engine and controls the start signal to the
solenoid, and connect one end to terminal no.
87 on the relay and the other to no. 30 on the
relay.
NB! The Volvo Penta 24 V relay is of the
changeover type and has 5 terminal pins. Do not
use Pin 87a, but rather leave it unconnected
(Insulated).
Do not use the boat engine relay in this
connection.
When the boat has several operating stations
with start function, the relay should be connected
to the engine’s cable harness (after the engine
and before the harness branches off to the
various stations, e.g. wheelhouse, fly bridge,
etc.).In this way, one relay ensures that the start
lock function works for all operation stations.
There are two types of starting lock relay: one for
12 V, 40 A, which is approved for installation in
areas where there may be flammable gases,
and one that is not explosion proof, i.e. a 24 V, 20
A relay.NB! Other relays with built-in diodes
and other functions may interfere with or
damage the Volvo Penta System. Do not use
other relays.
Remaining wires
Wire no. 9 is the pos.(+) lead from the boat engine to
the ignition key.
Wire no. 10 is the main lead from the start battery group
and the main switch to the start motor.
Wire no. 11 is the neg.(-) cable between the batteries.
Signal cable
Connect the adapter cable (Y-cable) to the control and
the control panel, respectively (see figure 4). Affix the
adapter cable to the mounting arm of the panel with the
accompanying cable tie. Then connect the signal cable
to the adapter cable and run the signal cable to the
drive unit/electronic unit.
FIG.4
Detach the electronic unit (four screws) from the drive
unit, and connect the contact cables to the rear of the
electronic unit. See fig. 5. Connect the cables as appro-
priate from wheel house to Control 1, from the fly bridge
to Control 2 and from any further operating position to
Control 3.
FIG.5 REAR SIDE OF THE
ELECTRONIC UNIT
Brown
White
Blue
Pink
Brown
Gear
Throttle
Control 3
Control 2
Control 1
Battery
Ignition
Rear side of the electronic unit
Brown
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Green diode
Red diode