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This document, as well as the data, specifications and other information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of
Bosch Rexroth AG. Without their consent it may not be reproduced or given to third parties.
Disclaimer
The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a
certain application can be derived from our information. The given information does not release the user from the obligation
of own judgement and verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a natural process of wear and
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Index
1.

General instructions

1.1

Explanation of symbols

1.2

Safety instructions

2.

Model system

2.1

Description

2.2

Wiring

2.2.1

Wiring of the control stations

2.2.2

Wiring of the interfaces

3.

Commissioning

3.1

Checking the wiring

3.2

Operation of the MPC

3.2.1

Modifying system parameters

10

3.2.2

Example for navigating in the menu

11

3.2.3

Display of special characters

12

3.2.4

Selecting the menu "system parameters"

13

3.3

Selecting the language

14

3.4

Starting up the control heads

14

3.4.1

Entering the portside control heads

15

3.4.2

Entering the starboard control heads

19

3.4.3

Testing the transfer of command to another station

20

3.5

Starting up the cross communication

20

3.5.1

Parameterization of portside

20

3.5.2

Parameterization of starboard

21

3.5.3

Testing the cross communication

21

3.6

Parameterization of interfaces

22

3.6.1

Revolution

22

3.6.2

Gear control

23

3.6.3

Warming up

24

3.7

Special function "trolling"

25

3.7.1

Activating the trolling function

26

3.7.2

Adjusting the trolling speed

26

3.8

Special function synchronization

27

3.9

Enabling the station "bridge level"

28

3.9.1

Parameterization

28

3.9.2

Test

30

3.10

Clearing the old error storage

4.

Mooring trial

4.1

Testing engine and gears of the portside

31

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4.2

Testing engine and gears of the starboard side

31

4.3

Testing the synchronization of both engines

32

5.

Sea trial

5.1

Start-up curve

33

5.2

Reversing maneuver ahead-astern

33

5.3

Determination of the maximum speed for reversing maneuvers

34

5.4

Parameter to calculate the ship speed

35

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1. General instructions
1.1 Explanation of symbols
Some text passages in these operating instructions are supplemented by the symbols shown below. Special attention must
be paid to those passages.
This symbol points out text passages referring to a danger for the safety, handling and function of the system
which may affect the security of ship and crew.

This symbol points out passages containing instructions and tips for the handling of the system.

1.2 Safety instructions

Before installing and commissioning the system, the following instructions must be strictly observed.
Otherwise any warranty and legal claims towards the Bosch Rexroth AG will be lost.

The system and its components may only be installed and commissioned in accordance with these operating instructions.
Structural alterations or unintended use of the components described in this manual will result in the loss of any warranty
or liability claims towards the Bosch Rexroth AG.
The system was designed for the control of diesel engines. If it shall be applied for petrol or gas engine systems, the
system components must be installed outside the explosive area. Any instructions for explosive areas must be observed.
The system may only be operated if a separate engine emergency stop is provided at all stations.
It is recommended to install a supplementary, independent emergency control next to the control system.
Twin engine systems with one control station should be equipped with single control heads type 240/241 or twin control
heads type 230. With twin control heads type 240/241/251, errors may affect both sides of the system as a consequence
of the design features.
Only cables which belong to the system may be used in accordance with the manual.
Mounting work may only be performed if the system is dead. In that case, the power supply must be secured against
unintentional activation.
The control parameters may be modified only after stopping the propulsion engine and when the ship stands still (at
anchor or moored). Should fine adjustments become necessary during a sea trial, these may be done only after prior
agreement with the skipper. Additionally, measures must be taken to prevent a loss of control in case of erroneous
parameterizations so that the safety of the crew and other participants in maritime traffic is not put at risk.
The power supply of the system must correspond to the instructions on the device.
When connecting an actuator, the admissible length of the power supply cable between battery and component is limited
to 10 m with a wire cross section of 2.5mm. For all other applications a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm is recommended for the power supply.
The power supply cables must be directed in such a way that by powering up other consumers e. g. starter, pumps, fan
etc. the voltages at the single components do not fall below the limits stated for a short time.
All screw type terminals, including the unused, must be tightened applying the torque specified by the manufacturer.

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2. Model system
2.1

Description

The model system is a remote control with the following

features:
2 engines, speed range 8002400 rpm
4 control stations with control head type 240
(engine control room (ECR), bridge, port, starboard)
Maximum clutch engagement speed: 1000 rpm

stations
type 240

Special function "trolling"

The special function "trolling" is used to adjust the slip of
the clutch in a special trolling gearbox for slow cruising
speed. Maximum speed for clutch engagement in the
trolling mode: 800 rpm. Maximum speed in the trolling
mode: 1000 rpm.

starboard
bridge
portside

Special function "synchronization"

The special function "synchronization" is used to operate
the port and starboard engines synchronously even if the
control head levers are not exactly placed in parallel positions.

ECR

control
MPC modular

Enable bridge station

When the control is powered up only the ECR station
shall be able to take over the command. Afterwards, only
the bridge station can be enabled by a switch from the
ECR.

The control is operated entirely by the control head type 240 including its control head levers and integrated keys and lamps.
The following functions shall be actuated by the keys:
lamp no. 8:
synchronization

starboard lamp
command active (steady light)
warming up (flashing)

port lamp
command active (steady light)
warming up (flashing)

COMMAND

key no. 6
command request
alarm acknowledgment
warming up

SYNCHRO
LOW PROP
COMMAND

alarm lamp
port

SYN./TROL.

key no. 3
lever position "stop: on / off "trolling"
lever position ahead: on / off "synchronisation"

alarm lamp
starboard
lamp no. 9:
"trolling"

Key no. 6: When the station is passive, the command is requested by pressing the key once. After comparing the lever
positions with those on the active station, the active command will be transferred by pressing the key a second time.
When the station is active, the "warming up" function, i.e. an increase of the engine revolutions without clutch engagement, can be started by pushing the key with the lever in stop and then moving the lever to ahead or astern.
If an alarm is signaled acoustically, it can be acknowledged at the active station by pushing the key.
All those functions are already preset in the control and need not to be explicitly parameterized.
Key no. 3: When the station is passive, there is no reaction of the control when this key is pushed. When the station is
active, the special function "trolling" is switched on and off in the cruising condition and lever position "stop". The condition "trolling active" is indicated by lamp no. 9. When the station is active and the cruising condition and lever position are
"ahead", the key is used to switch the special function "synchronization" on and off. The condition "synchronization active" is indicated by lamp No. 8. Both, the function when pushing the key No. 3 and the indication of the states "trolling"
and "synchronization" by lamps 8 and 9 must be parameterized.
The function of the port and starboard lamps as well as the alarm lamp belong to the standard function of the control head
and need not to be parameterized.

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Wiring

The wiring is explained separately, subdivided into:

Wiring of the control stations via the CAN-bus
Wiring of the interfaces via digital and analog in- and outputs
Wiring of the power supply

2.2.1

Wiring of the control stations

The wiring of the control station level is realized over a CAN-bus cable leading to the particular control heads. The most
important control station, in this case the ECR, should always be connected directly to the MPC. No separate power supply
is required for the control heads as it is included in the CAN-bus cable. It must be observed that at each end of the CAN-bus
cable, a terminating resistor must be connected.
ECR

X21
X22

Bridge

X12
X11

Port

X12
X11

X21
X22

X12 X21
MPC 1

speed
gear

X12
X11

X21
X22

X21
X22

X12
X11

Terminating
resistor M12

CAN cross
X12
MPC 2

0.0 mA
NEUTRAL

Starboard

speed
gear

X22

0.0 mA
NEUTRAL

internal CAN
port
internal CAN
starboard

S1
1
2

S1

S2
1
2

1
2

S2
1
2

Terminating resistor activated

switches S1 and S2 to the right

Three CAN-bus cables must be distinguished with twin engines:

CAN Internal portside connection cable to the port side of the control head,
CAN Internal starboardconnection cable to the starboard side of the control head,
CAN cross connection cable between both separate controls
The pre-assembled CAN-bus cables are provided with a M12 male plug at one and a M12 female plug at the other end. The
internal CAN-bus cable should start at the MPC with a male plug connected to X12 of the MPC. Consequently, the other
cable end at the ECR provides a female plug. When not connected to the control head of the ECR, the female plug is better
protected against potential short circuits than the male plug. The internal CAN-bus is further connected from the ECR to the
bridge by the male cable end to X22 or, respectively, to X12 and to the bridge by the female plug to X21 or, respectively, to
X11. In case of a control head is removed, this will maintain the function of the CAN-bus by interconnecting the female plug
directly to the male plug at the respective control station. At the last control head on the starboard fly station, terminating
plugs must be connected to X22 and X12. At MPC side, a terminating resistor is connected by shifting the switch S1 to the
right (factory setting).
The cross CAN-bus is connected by a pre-assembled cable between X21 and X22 of both MPCs. The terminating resistor is
activated at both MPCs as well by shifting the switch S2 to the right (factory setting).

For bigger systems with more than two combustion engines, the terminating resistors may be activated
(dip-switch S2 to the right) only at exactly two MPCs for the cross CAN-bus. These must be the MPCs
which are physically located at the ends of the CAN-bus.

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Wiring of the interfaces

The following interfaces shall be available for every MPC in this model system.

0/24V
enable bridge level

MPC

trolling
slip
420mA

ahead

astern

actual rated

rated actual

0/24V

0/24V 0/24V

rpm

0/24V

420mA

n
I

engine

RPM:

2-core-signal cable 4-20mA

Gears ahead: 2-core-signal cable 0/24V DC

Gears astern: 2-core-signal cable 0/24V DC
Gear feedback ahead: 2-core-signal cable 0/24V DC
Gear feedback astern: 2-core-signal cable 0/24V DC
Trolling slip: 2-core-signal cable 4-20mA
In addition, a separate selector switch shall be provided to enable the stations of the bridge level (bridge, port, starboard).
Using a 2-core-cable, the switch supplies the signals 0 V bridge level not enabled - or 24 V bridge level enabled - to a
digital input of the MPC.
Consequently, the wiring of every MPC looks as follows:

Terminals of MPC main board

24V DC
control

24V DC
gearing

I
ahead

astern

gearing control

rpm

trolling
slip

ah.

gearing feedback

The following in- and outputs of the MPC are defined according to the terminal assignment:
RPM:

Analog output No. 2 (AO 2), 4-20 mA

Trolling slip: Analog output No. 3 (AO 3), 4-20 mA

Gears ahead: Digital output No. 2 (DO 2)

ast.

enable
bridge
level

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Gears astern: Digital output No. 3 (DO 3)

Feedback gears ahead:

Digital input No. 1 (DI 1)

Feedback gears astern:

Digital input No. 2 (DI 2)

Enable bridge level

Digital input No. 5 (DI 6)

3. Commissioning
The following steps from the commissioning to the sea trial must be distinguished:
Commissioning
During the commissioning, the control is started up until its correct function is guaranteed. The diesel engine and hydraulics of the gearbox are not started.
Mooring trial
During the mooring trial, the correct function of the control and the connected drive elements (diesel engine, gearbox) is
tested.
Sea trial
During the seal trial the ship-specific parameters are determined and parameterized after performing special cruising
maneuvers.
During the commissioning the ship is moored in the harbour. Under no circumstances, the gears may be engaged in ahead
or astern with a running engine during the commissioning. The following instructions must be strictly observed:
Before the commissioning, the plugs at the solenoid valve of the gearbox for the actuation of ahead and astern
must be removed. It must be ensured that they can not be reconnected during the commissioning by unauthorized personnel. The diesel engine must remain off and it is not allowed to activate the hydraulics in the gearbox.

3.1

Checking the wiring

Before the control is powered up, the wiring must be checked in the following order:
Connection of the power supply 24V DC at the MPCs
Connection of the power supply 24V DC at the gearbox
Wiring of the interfaces (rpm, trolling, gears, enable stations)
Wiring of the CAN-bus cables
Activation of the terminating resistors at the MPCs
End plug at the last control head on the internal CAN-bus. Instructions how to check the CAN-bus cable can be found in
the service manual.

3.2

Operation of the MPC

After testing the wiring successfully, the power supply for the MPCs can be activated. The following instructions must be
observed:
The controls must be started up independently of each other which means that the portside MPC is powered
up first while the starboard MPC must remain off. After the start-up of the portside MPC is completed, it is powered down and the starboard MPC is now powered up for commissioning. Only after the commissioning of the
starboard MPC is completed, both systems may be activated and tested at the same time.
After powering up the portside MPC, the following indication will appear in the display:

speed
gear

30%
NEUTRAL

Should a flashing "E" appear top right in the display, there may be an error in the system. In that case, the error must be
analyzed (see service manual).

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Modifying system parameters

The MPC provides a multitude of system parameters in order to permit a flexible adaptation to the most different applications
and requirements. These parameters are used to adapt and set the control permanently in accordance with its application.
For that purpose, the MPC provides 2 buttons and a double-spaced display.
The handling of buttons and display is explained in the following.

Operation elements and display

Escape button

Select button

Turning
Depending on the direction towards which the select button is turned, one can move
up- or down in the menu or can in- or decrement a parameter value.
Pushing
Select Button

Depending on the line selected, pushing the select button offers the following possibilities:
<>
access next submenu
<xxx> go to changing mode, in which xxx can be changed
yyy store the changed value yyy
<ESC> return to superior menu
Pushing

Escape Key

ESC

By pushing the escape button, the next superior menu level is accessed or the modification of a parameter is abandoned. The parameter remains unchanged.

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Example for navigating in the menu

The display does always show a double-spaced section of the current menu level which is colored white in the schematic
view of the menu. The current line is indicated by a flashing cursor .
Values or texts are displayed in brackets if they represent a parameter in that line. If there is a blank within the brackets, it is
possible to access the next submenu via this line. The only exception is the last line of each menu level "ESC". This line is used to
return to the superior menu level.

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
<>
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy maneuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >
language
engine control
multi engine
revolution
gear control
ship speed
shaft brake
trolling
synchronisation
safety stop
emcy maneuver
.
.
ESC
language
engine control
multi engine
revolution
gear control
ship speed
shaft brake
trolling
synchronisation
safety stop
emcy maneuver
.
.
ESC
language
engine control
multi engine
revolution
gear control
ship speed
shaft brake
trolling
synchronisation
safety stop
emcy maneuver
.
.
ESC

In the example shown the line "multi engine

< > was selected
by turning the select button . By pushing the select button, the
next submenu can be accessed.

<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

multi engine
number of engines<1>
engine number
<1>
CAN-ID offset
<20>
monitoring
<off>
message
output
ID< 0>
DO< 0>
ESC
< >

<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<
<

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

multi engine
number of engines<2>
engine number
<1>
CAN-ID offset
<20>
monitoring
<off>
message
output
ID< 0>
DO< 0>
ESC
< >

< >

multi engine
number of engines<1>
engine number
<1>
CAN-ID offset
<20>
monitoring
<off>
message
output
ID< 0>
DO< 0>
ESC
< >

By pushing the select button the parameter "number of engines"

<1> is selected for modification.

Now, the brackets around the parameter are both flashing. The
value can be changed, e. g. from 1 to 2, by turning the select but.
ton

Pushing the select button again

saves the change.

ESC

If the escape button is pushed, the

changes will be cancelled and the old parameter value will be displayed again. The
modification-mode will be abandoned.

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language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy maneuver
< >
.
.
ESC
< >
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
<>
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy maneuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

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There are two ways to access the next superior menu:

multi engine
number of engines<2>
engine number
<1>
CAN-ID offset
<20>
monitoring
<off>
message
output
ID< 0>
DO< 0>
ESC
<>

Go to the line "ESC" by turning the select button

pushing it afterwards .
Push the escape button

ESC

and

Display of special characters

Sometimes special characters flash in the top right corner of the display. Their signification is listed in the following table:

As long as the "S" is flashing, parameters are stored.

STORE In that condition the MPC may not be powered down or parameter changes will be lost.
The storing procedure takes about 30 sec after the last parameter modification.

ERROR

As long as the "E" is flashing, at least one fault exists in the MPC (for details see service manual).

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Selecting the menu "system parameters"

This section explains how to access the menu for system parameters. Here, only the English menu is shown because this
corresponds to the delivery state of the MPC.
Starting from the normal display, the select button
the main menu of the MPC.

is pushed for 4 sec in order to access

The menu window is scrolled downwards by turning the select button

flashes in the line "system parameter".

until the cursor

The menu item on which the cursor is flashing is selected by pushing the select button
once .

By pushing the select button a parameter is selected for modification. As soon as the
brackets around the parameter flash, the value can be changed.
The menu "system parameter" is protected by the code 362. The code must be selected by
turning the select button
and confirming afterwards by pushing it .
Now, the menu "system parameter" is displayed.

By turning the select button

the menu can be scrolled up- or downwards.

By pushing the select button

, a submenu is accessed.

A menu can be abandoned by the escape button

ESC

and the next superior menu is accessed.

normal display
<>
error display
< >
old error display< >
service display < >
service synchro < >
info software
< >
system parameter < >
ESC
< >

normal display
< >
error display
< >
old error display< >
service display < >
service synchro < >
info software
< >
system parameter <>
ESC
< >

system parameter
change/code
***
read
< >
ESC
< >
system parameter
change/code
333
read
< >
ESC
< >
system parameter
change/code
362
read
< >
ESC
< >
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
<>
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy maneuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

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Selecting the language

In order to adapt the clear text display, a function to switch languages has been integrated which enables the user to choose
the language of the texts displayed (normal display, menu function, error message). The menu item "language" was expressly located at the top of the menu to enable the service staff to switch between the languages quickly.
The following languages are available:
English (Default setting)
German
In the main menu, use the select button
to choose the line
Language
< > and access the submenu by
pushing the select button .
In the submenu "language", use the select button
to select
the line choice
< english> and push the select button
to go in the change mode.
Choose the language requested by turning the select button
and confirm your choice by pushing the select button .
After choosing the language, push the escape button
return to the main menu of the system parameters.

)
3.4

ESC

twice to

The storage of the data in the parameter memory is

indicated by an S which is flashing. During this time, the
MPC may not be switched off or the changes will not
be saved completely.

Main menu
Submenu
language
language
<>
engine control
< > choice
< englis>
multi engine
< > ESC
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stopp
< >
emcy maneuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware confic. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Starting up the control heads

In a CAN-bus system, every participant must have a CAN-bus ID. In the broadest sense, this ID corresponds to a house
number. The control components communicate by addressing each other with that house number. When setting the IDs,
every control head is entered in the control.
As every single propulsion engine requires a separate MPC, it must be considered as well on which station the control head
to be entered is located. With multiple engines, this is the only way the MPCs can administrate the control stations correctly,
e. g. in order to enable a simultaneous command transfer to another station for all propulsion chains.
In addition, in case of an error, messages referring to a control station will sometimes be displayed in the MPC to guarantee
a simple and fast elimination of the error.
The MPC provides the following names for control stations.
MPC-names for
control stations
Bridge
Starboard
Portside
Fly
Afterdeck
ECR

Example for possible station locations

main station on the bridge
starboard wing station
portside wing station
outdoor station above the bridge
afterdeck for mooring maneuvers or fishing
engine control room

The entering procedure is performed separately for every MPC and control head in order to prevent errors
and identify wiring mistakes.

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Entering the portside control heads

Power down the starboard MPC.

Power up the portside MPC.
Select the menu "system parameters" as explained in section 3.2.4.
3.4.1.1 Deleting old IDs
Those parameters are deleted by the factory. But it is useful to make sure by a short check that these parameters have
really been cleared.
In the "main menu choose the line
CAN-bus
< > by using the select button
and access
the submenu by pushing the select
button .
In the submenu "CAN-bus choose
the line control head
< >
and access
by the select button
the submenu by pushing the select
button .
All stations displayed in the submenu "control head" (bridge, starboard, ..., ECR) must display "off"
as parameter entry. If numbers are
displayed, these must be deleted
as follows:
Use the select button
to choose
the line concerned, e. g. bridge
ID < 51>.
Push the select button to change
the parameter. The brackets
around the parameter value are
now flashing.
bridge
ID < 51>.
Turn the select button
to the left
towards zero until "off" appears.
Push the select button to store
the parameter. bridge
ID
<off>.
Choose the next control station the
parameter of which is not "off" by
turning the select button
.
When all CAN-IDs of the control
stations have been set to "off", access the main menu of the system
parameters by pushing the escape
button twice.
ESC

Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy maneuver
< >
ext. station
1 < >
ext. station
2 < >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
<>
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
<>

Submenu
CAN-bus
control head
I/O module
controller motor
local MPC
ESC

<>
< >
< >
< >
< >

Set parameters
control head
bridge
ID <off>
starboard
ID <off>
portside
ID <off>
fly
ID <off>
afterdeck
ID <off>
ECR
ID <off>
ESC
< >

The data storage in the parameter memory is indicated by an S which is flashing. During this time, the
MPC may not be switched off or the changes will not
be saved completely.

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3.4.1.2 Starting the automatic setting of IDs

Set the parameter "setting ID" to "on" in order to activate the ID-setting.
(Select button
- line "station setup - select button - select button
- line "setting ID - select button
- set parameter from "off to "on" - select button )
are flashing - select button
Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
<>
CAN-Bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
Set parameter
station setup
show ID
<off>
setting ID
on
station<to select>
init op. module<off>
bargraph bipo Nr <0>
brightness
< >
key simulation
< >
lamp simulation < >
prog. op. module < >
lever adjust
< >
ESC
< >

3.4.1.3 Setting an ID for a control head

Select parameter "station and go to the change mode by pushing the select button
Main menu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
Trolling
< >
Synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station
1 < >
ext. station
2 < >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
<>
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

station setup
show ID
<off>
setting ID
<on>
stationto select
init op. module<off>
bargraph bipo No <0>
brightness
< >
key simulation
< >
lamp simulation < >
module setup
< >
lever adjust
< >
ESC
< >

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Choose the requested station "ECR" by turning the select button

and confirm by pushing the select button
The command LEDs are now flashing at all control heads and the control heads give a buzzer signal.

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The parameter "station" defines at which station the control head is located.

Main menu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
<>
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

station setup
show ID
<off>
setting ID
<on>
station
ECR
init op. module<off>
bargraph bipo No <0>
brightness
< >
key simulation
< >
lamp simulation < >
module setup
< >
lever adjust
< >
ESC
< >

Push the command key once at the "ECR"-control head selected.

Now the ID is stored for the station.
As acknowledgment, the ones column of the ID which has been set is displayed flashing at the LEDs of the control head.

lever
bridge

lever
starboard

lever
portside

lever
fly

lever
afterdeck

lever
ECR

(ID 51/71)

(ID 52/72)

(ID 53/73)

(ID 54/74)

(ID 55/75)

(ID 56/76)

The IDs of the control heads are permanently set during the auto-ID-setting. The "bridge"-station always
receives ID 51, "starboard" ID 52, etc. if the port control heads are concerned.
The starboard control heads receive the IDs 71, 72 etc.
As acknowledgment the control heads do only display the last digit of the ID independent of the side of
control head. The "bridge"-station 1, "starboard" 2 etc.

Next step:
Push the select button again in the line "station and choose the "bridge"-station. Confirm by the
select button and push the command key at the control head on the "bridge"-station. Do then control the LEDs at the
control head "fly".
Repeat the procedure for the stations "portside" and "starboard".

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3.4.1.4 Completing and storing the auto-ID-setting

The auto-ID-setting is completed by resetting the parameter "setting ID" to "<off>" and confirming by pushing the select
button . At the same time, the control head IDs which have been set will be stored, indicated by the inverse S which
flashes in the display.

The control may not be powered down while the

is flashing in the display loss of parameter.

At the same time, the control heads store as well IDs which have been assigned additionally. The control
heads must continue to operate for at least 10 sec or those parameters will be lost also.

Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
Ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
<>
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
Set parameter
station setup
show ID
<off>
setting ID
off
station<starboard>
init op. module<off>
bargraph bipo No <0>
brightness
< >
key simulation
< >
lamp simulation < >
module setup
< >
lever adjust
< >
ESC
< >

Return to the main menu by pushing the escape button

ESC

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3.4.1.5 Checking the IDs set

Example: 3 stations at bridge, fly and afterdeck

Depending on the station selected, IDs 51 -56 are entered automatically by the portside control during the auto-IDsetting. This must be controlled in the menu "CAN-bus / control head".
Main menu
language
< >
rngine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN bus
<>
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
CAN bus
control head
I/O module
controller motor
local MPC
ESC

Set parameter
<>
< >
< >
< >
< >

control
bridge
starboard
portside
fly
afterdeck
ECR
ESC

head
ID < 51>
ID < 52>
ID < 53>
ID <off>
ID <off>
ID < 56>
< >

The portside system may only display the IDs 51,

52, 53, 54, 55, 56 for the control heads.

If that is not the case:

Check the CAN-bus wiring (see service-manual): the internal portside and starboard CAN-busses may not be mixed.
Repeat the procedure of entering control heads starting at section 3.4.1.

3.4.2

Entering the starboard control heads

Power down the portside MPC.

Power up the starboard MPC.
Select the menu "system parameter" as explained in section 3.2.4.
To set the control head IDs of the starboard system, perform all steps explained in section 3.4.1. starting from 3.4.1.1. in
the same way as for the portside system.
The only difference compared to the portside system is that the control head IDs stored during the auto-ID-setting are a little
different.
But the display on the control head LEDs is identical because only the last digit is displayed.

In the menu "CAN bus / control head only the numbers 71, 72, 73, 76 may be displayed for the control
heads.

In the menu item "station", it has to be absolutely ensured that the same names are selected for the control
stations as before for those of the port system. Also, the corresponding control heads may not be confused when acknowledging the ID by the command key.
Otherwise, there will be problems during the commissioning procedure later.
Again, after completion of the ID-setting it must be considered that the system is not powered off while the
S flashes in the display loss of parameter.
The control heads must continue to run for 10 sec so that they also do not lose parameters.

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Testing the transfer of command to another station

Power down both controls.

Power up portside control only. The control heads signal their readiness for operation by the buzzer.
Move the control head lever to "neutral". Take over the command at every station one after the other by pushing the
command key twice.
Only the portside LED may be lighted at the active control head; if starboard lights up, the CAN-bus-terminals at the
control head have been confused.
LED portside
active command

LED starboard
active command

Power down both controls.

Power up starboard control only. The control heads signal their readiness for operation by the buzzer.
Move the control head lever to "neutral". Take over the command at every station one after the other by pushing the
command key twice.
Only the starboard LED may be lighted at the active control head; if portside lights up, the CAN-busterminals at the
control head have been confused.

3.5
3.5.1

Starting up the cross communication

Parameterization of portside

Call the parameter menu (see section 3.2.4)

With multi engines, the number of engines is entered.
For example with two engines: "number of engines <2>
In the portside system, engine number 1 is entered: engine number
Main menu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
<>
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-Bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

multi engine
number of engines2
engine number
1
CAN-ID offset
<20>
monitoring
<off>
message
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
ESC
< >

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Parameterization of starboard

Call the parameter menu (see section 3.2.4).

With multi engines, the number of engines is entered.
For example with two engines: "number of engines <2>
In the starboard system, engine number 2 is entered: "engine number
Main menu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
<>
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

multi engine
number of engines2
engine number
2
CAN-ID offset
<20>
monitoring
<off>
message
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
ESC
< >

3.5.3

<2>.

Testing the cross communication

With a correct cross communication, taking over the command will be possible only for both sides of a station at the same
time. The criteria for the transfer of command must be fulfilled at both levers of a station. After power up, both levers of a
station must be set in "neutral" before the command can be taken over.
Power down both controls.
Power up both controls "Command"-LED flashes slowly, buzzer signal
Starboard lever to "full ahead", portside lever in "neutral"
Push "command-key twice.

Cross communication OK:

The LED of the starboard control head flashes slowly and that of the portside control head flashes quickly. It is not possible
to take over the command at this station.
Cross communication faulty:
The LED of the starboard control head flashes slowly and that of the portside control head is permanently lighted. The command was taken over for the portside although the starboard side was not ready for the take-over (slow flashing).

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Parameterization of interfaces

3.6.1

Revolution

At first, the speed range of the engine must be parameterized at both MPCs so that the display of the MPCs indicates the
revolutions correctly.
Call the parameter menu (see section 3.2.4).
Idle speed 800 rpm, rated speed 2400 rpm have to be parameterized (compare section 2.1)
If no speed limit shall be set for cruising astern, the parameter "max astern" must be set on the rated speed of 2400 rpm.
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameters

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
<>
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
Trolling
< >
Synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

revolution
idling/rat./ast. <>
speed setting
< >
speed measurement< >
shaft speed meas.< >
low-high idling < >
speed reduction < >
speed adjustment < >
cruising mode
< >
maneuver mode
< >
ESC
< >

idling/rat./ast.
idling
/rpm 800
rated
/rpm 2400
max astern/rpm2400
ESC
< >

In addition, the analog output No. 2 (compare section 2.2.2) which controls the speed setting must be parameterized. The
output is parameterized by setting the identification ID 99 as parameter for the own MPC and the number AO2. Set by the
factory already is the output ID99, AO 2.
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
<>
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
Trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

revolution
idling/rat./ast. < >
speed setting
<>
speed measurement< >
shaft speed meas.< >
low-high idling < >
speed reduction < >
speed adjustment < >
cruising mode
< >
maneuver mode
< >
ESC
< >

speed setting
idling
/RPM
800
output /mA < 4.00>
rated
/rpm 2400
output /mA <20.00>
output
ID < 99>
AO < 2>
flag
No< 0>
error act. ID < 0>
DI < 1>
bargraph unip No <2>
ESC
< >

All settings must be made at the portside and the starboard MPC.

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The analog output No. 2 provides different signal interfaces: 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 2-10V, 0-10V und PWM.
4-20mA is set by the factory.

In the following menu, the correct setting of the signal type of the analog output No. 2 can be checked:
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. <>
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

hardware config.
AO 1 - actuator < >
AO 2 - multifunc.<>
AO 3 current
< >
AI 2 - frequency < >
ESC
< >

AO 2 - multifunc.
sig. type < 4-20mA>
frequency/Hz < 485>
ESC
< >

3.6.2

Gear control

The gearing is actuated by the digital outputs No. 2 for ahead and No. 3 for astern (DO 2 and DO 3, compare section 2.2.2).
The output is entered with the identification ID 99 as parameter for the own MPC and the respective number. The gear feedback is connected to the digital inputs No. 1 for feedback ahead and No. 2 for feedback astern (DI 1 and DI2, compare section 2.2.2). The feedback must be activated by parameter "feedback enabl." (" on"). These settings correspond to the factory
setting of the control. They can be checked using the following menu entry:
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
<>
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

gear control
clutch engagement< >
reverse maneuver < >
in-/output
<>
monitoring
< >
ESC
< >

in-/output
digital gear
ctrl ahead ID <99>
DO < 2>
ctrl neutr. ID < 0>
DO < 0>
ctrl ast.
ID <99>
DO < 3>
analog gear
output
ID < 0>
AO < 0>
flag
No < 0>
ahead
/mA <20.00>
stop
/mA <12.00>
astern /mA < 4.00>
error act. ID < 0>
DI < 1>
gear feedback
feedback enabl< on>
feedb. ah. ID <99>
DI < 1>
feedb.ast. ID <99>
DI < 2>
lamps for
ahead
No
< 0>
stop
No < 0>
astern
No < 0>
ESC
< >

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All settings must be made and controlled at both, the portside and starboard MPC.

In addition, the maximum speed for clutch engagement must be parameterized for the gearing.
The operation parameters stipulated by the manufacturer in the gearbox manual must be strictly adhered
to in order to protect the gear system against damage (gearing oil pressure, valve current, engine speed).
At the model system, the maximum speed at which the gears may be engaged is 1000 rpm (compare section 2.1). How to
set the maximum speed of clutch engagement can be found in the following menu:
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
<>
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

gear control
clutch engagement< >
reverse maneuver < >
in-/output
<>
monitoring < >
ESC
< >

clutch engagement
low-high idling
minimal/rpm 800
maximal/rpm 1000
minimum ahead
bef. clutch/s < 1.0>
aft. clutch/s < 0.1>
delay time astern
bef. clutch/s < 1.0>
aft. clutch/s < 0.1>
ESC
< >

As minimum speed for clutch engagement, idle speed must be set, as maximum speed for clutch engagement the data provided by the manufacturer must be parameterized.

3.6.3

Warming up

The warming-up function is activated as soon as the left key at the control head (key No. 6, compare section 2.1) is pushed
down and the lever of the corresponding engine moved to "ahead" or "astern" at the same time. This function corresponds to
the factory setting of the control. It can be tested in the following menu:
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
<>
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

engine control
start release
<>
start engine
< >
stop engine
< >
start fault
< >
warming up
< >
engine protection< >
measure fuel rack< >
load limit curve < >
overload control < >
override
< >
exhaust switch
< >
ESC
< >

warming up
activate
input
ID < 0>
DI < 0>
key
No < 0>
lever/key
< 6>
message
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
lamp
No < 0>
start release
<on>
ESC
< >

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Special function "trolling"

Powerful propulsion engines with reversing gears offer only limited possibilities for slow cruising. Often, short-time clutch
impulses must be used.
To provide a better way of slow cruising, trolling is applied. The function is comparable to slipping the clutch of a car. When
the trolling mode is activated, an adjustable slip between engine and propeller applies. The engine speed will be transmitted
to the propeller in a reduced way.
To protect the trolling gearbox optimally, both propulsion engines, starboard and port, must be in "neutral" (levers in "neutral"
position) before the trolling mode can be switched on and off by the key No. 3(syn./trol., see section 2.1). The trolling mode
can only be activated and deactivated at the active station.
The slip of the gears is preset by the lever position. In the first stop, the slip is about 99 %, the propeller turns very slowly. In
the position "full ahead/astern", the gear engagement is nearly positive.
100

Gear slip in %

90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

control head lever position in %

Stop

1. catch

Full ahead
Full astern

The gear manufacturers stipulate a maximum permissible engine speed for the trolling mode. Overload may destroy the gear
system.
The operation parameters stated by the manufacturer in the gearbox manual must be strictly adhered to
during the parameterization in order to protect the gears against damage (gear oil pressure, valve current,
engine speed).

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3.7.1

Activating the trolling function

Assign the trolling function to key No. 3 (syn./trol., see section 2.1) of the control head. To do so, the value of the parameter "key"1 is set to "3".
Assign the trolling function to lamp No. 9 (see section 2.2.2) to indicate the condition "trolling active".
Activate the analog output No. 3 (AO 3, see section 2.2.2) to control the trolling slip. The output is entered with the identification ID 99 as parameter for the own MPC number.
Set the values for the actuation of the trolling slip 0% - 4mA, trolling-slip 100% - 20mA and trolling inactive. These values
are already preset by the factory.
The maximum speed for the clutch engagement in the trolling mode is 800 rpm (compare section 2.1). This value must
be set as parameter "engagement/rpm.
Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
<>
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
Set parameter
trolling
function
<>
curve revolution < >
curve slip
< >
ESC
< >

Set parameter
function
activate
input
ID < 0>
DI < 0>
key
No 3
message
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
lamp
Nr 9
control
output
ID 99
AO 3
flag
No < 0>
0%/mA< 4.00>
100%/mA<20.00>
not act. /mA< 4.00>
error act. ID < 0>
DI < 1>
bargraph unip Nr <0>
engagement/rpm 800
time to activation
slip /s
< 0.1>
ESC
< >

If AO 2 was configured as voltage output, the initial values for the slip must be converted (factor 500).
Here, 10 V correspond to 20.00 mA. For example for 5 V, 10.00 mA would have to be entered.

3.7.2

Adjusting the trolling speed

In the trolling mode, the speed can be changed according to the lever position. In "stop" and the first detent "ahead" or
"astern", idle speed should be adopted, with the lever positions "full ahead" or "full astern" the maximum admissible speed in
the trolling mode should be adopted. For the model system, the maximum speed in the trolling mode is 1000 rpm (compare
section 2.1).

The operation parameters stated by the manufacturer in the gearbox manual must be strictly adhered to
during the parameterization in order to protect the gears against damage (gear oil pressure, valve current,
engine speed).

The keyword "key characterizes keys, e. g. of the control head, in the menu.

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The speed setting in the trolling mode is done in the following menu:
Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
<>
synchronisation < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
Set parameter
trolling
function
< >
curve revolution <>
curve slip
< >
ESC
< >

Set parameter
curve revolution
linear
<on>
ahead 10/rpm <1000>
ahead 9/rpm < 980>
ahead 8/rpm < 960>
ahead 7/rpm < 940>
ahead 6/rpm < 920>
ahead 5/rpm < 900>
ahead 4/rpm < 880>
ahead 3/rpm < 860>
ahead 2/rpm < 840>
ahead 1/rpm < 820>
1st catch/rpm < 800>
stop
/rpm < 800>
1st catch/rpm < 800>
astern 1/rpm < 820>
astern 2/rpm < 840>
astern 3/rpm < 860>
astern 4/rpm < 880>
astern 5/rpm < 900>
astern 6/rpm < 920>
astern 7/rpm < 940>
astern 8/rpm < 960>
astern 9/rpm < 980>
astern /rpm
<1000>
ESC
< >

If the parameter "linear" is set "on", only the values for stop, 1st catch ahead (entry "1st catch", full ahead (entry "ahead
st
st
10/rpm") as well as the 1 catch astern (entry "1 catch" and full astern (entry "astern 10/rpm") need to be entered. For the
intermediate positions (from ahead 1/rpm to ahead 9/rpm and astern 1/rpm to astern 9/rpm) the values will be interpolated by
the control. Though, it is recommended to enter the intermediate values also as explained before to prevent that unexpected
speed values are actuated when the entry "linear" is changed to "off" later.

3.8

Special function synchronization

The synchronization mode supports the ship's operator when both diesel engines shall turn at the same speed without the
necessity of having both levers placed in exactly the same position before.
Synchronization is activated as trolling by the key No. 3 (see section 2.1), but it can be switched on in "ahead" only so that
the double assignment of the key permits the following different operations:
In the cruising condition "stop", key 3 is used to switch trolling on and off.
In the cruising condition "ahead", key 3 is used to switch the synchronization on and off. If trolling is active and the levers
are placed in "ahead", synchronization can not be activated.
In order to activate the synchronization mode, both levers at the active station are moved in the "ahead" range and the key
No. 3 (syn./trol.) is pushed. If the lever positions do not deviate by more than 10 %, the engines will be synchronized.
Pushing the key No. 3 (syn./trol.) again or moving a lever out of the "ahead" range will turn the function off.
Active synchronization is indicated at all control heads connected by a permanent light at LED No. 8 ("synchro", see section
2.1). Additionally, the "command"-LED turns off at the synchronization slave to indicate that this control head lever does not
preset the cruising speed at the moment.
If LED No. 8 ("synchro") flashes, the synchronization mode is switched on, but is not active because, e. g. the lever positions
of both engines deviate by more than 10 %. As soon as both levers are set in positions which are near enough, the engines
will automatically be synchronized again.

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For this mode of operation, the following settings must be carried out and checked.
Assign the trolling function to key No. 3 (syn./trol., see section 2.1) of the control head. To do so, the value of the parameter "key" is set to "3".
Assign the trolling function to lamp No. 9 (see section 2.1) to indicate the condition "trolling active".
Check if lamp No. 9 flashes when synchronization stand-by is "on" (factory setting), entry "flashing",
Check if 10 % are entered as offset of the lever positions (factory setting) (entry "dislocation").
Switch off the one-hand operation (entry "one-hand oper. to "off).
The parameterization of key No. 3 may only be carried out at the system which shall be the master of
speed setting later (e. g. starboard MPC). At the second MPC (e g. portside MPC) key No. 3 may not be
entered. All other parameters must be set at both systems.
Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization <>
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
Set parameter
synchronization
switch on/off
<>
controller
< >
ESC
< >

Set parameter
switch on/off
activate
ahead only
<on>
one-hand oper.off
input
ID < 0>
DI < 0>
flag
No < 1>
key
No 3
dislocation/% < 10>
message
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
lamp
No 8
flashing
<on>
synchro master
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
ESC
< >

To be set at one MPC only.

As an additional feature, the synchronization mode offers the possibility of one-hand operation. For this, the lever of the
st
synchronization slave is moved back to the 1 catch "ahead". Before, the synchronization must be active, i.e. the position of
both levers may not deviate by more than 10 %. This is indicated by a permanently lighted "synchro" LED. Now, both engines can be adjusted synchronously over the complete speed range by the lever of the synchronization master. To activate
this function the entry "one-hand oper." must be set "on".

3.9
3.9.1

Enabling the station "bridge level"

Parameterization

An important function for type-approved ships is the enabling of control stations. In this model system for example the enabling of the bridge level from the ECR shall be explained. For this, a switch which is closed, is connected at the digital input
No 6 and a 24 V DC-signal is applied, which enables the bridge level of stations (bridge, starboard and portside stations) to
take over the command (compare section 2.1). If the switch is open or a fault exists (e g. broken wire), there will be no voltage at the digital input. In that case, the station in the ECR only is enabled to take over the command. After powering up the
control, only the ECR station shall be enabled to take over the command, independent of the position of the switch.
At both MPCs, the digital input No. 6 must be connected to 0/24 V DC through the switch. That means a
2-core-on-/off-switch or 2-core-changeover switch must be used.

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At both MPCs the following settings must be made to obtain the function described above.
The ECR station must be enabled when 24 V are not applied to the input No. 6. This corresponds to a negation of the
input which is parameterized by a negative entry of the number for the input "DI:-6. Additionally, the input must be entered with the identification ID 99 as parameter for the own MPC number.
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
<>
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-Bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

enable station
enable bridge
< >
enable starboard < >
enable portside < >
enable fly
< >
enable afterdeck < >
enable ECR
<>
enable extern. 1 < >
enable extern. 2 < >
define master
< >
ESC
< >

enable ECR
activate
input
ID 99
DI -6
key
No < 0>
message enable stat.
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
message act. station
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
lamp
No < 0>
flash enable. < on>
ESC
< >

The other stations will be enabled as soon as 24 V are applied at input No. 6 so that for each of the menu items "enabl.
bridge", enabl. starboard", "enabl. portside", number 6 must be entered. In addition the input must be entered with the
identification ID 99 as parameter for the own MPC number.
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
<>
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-Bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

enable station
enable bridge
<>
enable starboard <>
enabl. portside <>
enable fly
< >
enable afterdeck < >
enable ECR
< >
enable extern 1 < >
enable extern 2 < >
define master
< >
ESC
< >

enable bridge
activate
input
ID 99
DI 6
key
No < 0>
message enable stat.
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
message act. station
output
ID < 0>
DO < 0>
lamp
No < 0>
flash enable < on>
ESC
< >

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In addition, it must be parameterized how the control shall behave after being powered up and in case of an error:
When the station in the ECR is enabled, the other stations shall be locked. This function is already defined by the parameterization of the input No. 6 at the stations bridge, starboard, portside and ECR. Additionally, a master station can be
parameterized (entry "master"). If ECR is entered here and the ECR station is enabled, a command transfer will be
locked for all other stations.
Always, one station at least must be enabled to take over command. In case of an error, there is the possibility that no
station at all is enabled. In that case, the control can enable a default-station. In this example, the ECR shall be the default-station (entry "error").
After powering up, it shall be possible to take over the command at the ECR only. For this, "ECR" must be set as initializing station (entry "init").
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
<>
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

enable station
enabl. bridge
< >
enabl. starboard < >
enabl. portside < >
enabl. fly
< >
enabl. afterdeck < >
enabl. ECR
< >
enabl. extern 1 < >
enabl. extern 2 < >
define master
<>
ESC
< >

define master
master
ECR
failure
ECR
init.

ECR
key
<
all>
ESC
< >

3.9.2

Test

The station enabling can be tested as follows:

Power up both controls
If the switch for enabling the bridge station level is closed (24 V are applied to input No. 6), the command cannot be
taken over on neither the bridge station level (bridge, starboard, portside stations) nor the ECR. Check the command
transfer at every station. The control may not activate the command at any of the stations.
If the switch for enabling the bridge station level is open (0 V are applied at input No. 6), it is impossible to take over the
command at the bridge station level. The command transfer must be tested at the bridge level. It must be possible to take
over the command at the ECR-station.
After the command has been taken over at the ECR-station, the command transfer to the bridge station level must be
tested. If the switch is closed, it must be possible to transfer the command to any station of the bridge level. This has to
be tested.
If the active command is at the bridge and the switch is opened again, it must not be possible to transfer the command to
a station of the bridge level (starboard or portside). Only at the ECR-station, the command can be taken over. The command transfer must be tested at the starboard station (transfer not possible), at the portside station (transfer not possible)
and finally at the ECR (transfer is performed).

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3.10 Clearing the old error storage

It is recommended to delete the list of old errors after a successful start-up. Then it will be easily possible
later to find out if any disturbances have occured at the control in the meantime.

Starting from the operating mode,

by pushing and turning
the
select button, the clearing function
is accessed via "old error display"
and "clear list".
Deleting the old error list must be
confirmed by choosing "yes".

normal display
< >
error display
< >
old error display<>
service display < >
service synchro < >
info software
< >
system parameter < >
ESC
< >

old error display

display list
< >
clear list
<>
ESC
< >

clear list
sure?

yes

4. Mooring trial
Attention! The ship must be moored well.
The reponsibility for this test rests with the operator solely.
Bosch Rexroth will not assume any liability for resulting consequences or damages.

4.1

Testing engine and gears of the portside

Moor the ship well and make sure that no one is working at the propulsion engine.
Activate "warming upat the active station.
For this, move the lever of the control head in the position "neutral". Push the "command"-key, do then move the lever to
the "ahead"-catch. In the "warming up-mode, the clutch does not engage. This condition is signalized by a flashing LED
"portside command active".
Start the portside engine only.
Do slowly accelerate using the portside lever. The portside speed gauge must react.
Switch "warming upoff (lever to "neutral" position).
Lever shortly in 1st catch "ahead
st

Lever shortly in 1 catch "astern

ahead thrust OK?

astern thrust OK?

Activate trolling.
Lever shortly in 1st catch "ahead
st

Lever shortly in 1 catch "astern"

slight thrust ahead OK?

slight thrust astern OK?

Engine off.
If the rotating direction of the propeller must be changed, the solenoid valve connectors at the gearbox must be exchanged. Repeat the engine test.

4.2

Testing engine and gears of the starboard side

Moor the ship well and make sure that no one works at the propulsion engine.
Activate "warming upat the active station.
Start the starboard engine only.
Do slowly accelerate using the starboard lever. The starboard speed gauge must react.
Switch "warming upoff. (lever to "neutral" position)
Lever shortly in 1st catch "ahead"
st

Lever shortly in 1 catch "astern"

ahead thrust OK?

astern thrust OK?

Activate trolling.
Lever shortly in 1st catch "ahead"

slight thrust ahead OK?

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st
Lever shortly in 1 catch "astern"

slight thrust astern OK?

Engine off.
If the rotating direction of the propeller must be changed, the solenoid valve connectors at the gearbox must be exchanged. Repeat the engine test.

4.3

Testing the synchronization of both engines

Moor the ship well and make sure that no one works at the propulsion engine.
Activate "warming upat the active station.
Start the portside and starboard engines.
Set both levers in the 1st catch "ahead".
Activate synchronization.
Move both levers slowly towards "ahead" and control the synchronization of both engines at the speed gauges.
Attention!
In the "warming up" mode, i.e. in unloaded engine condition, the lever may not always be moved to "full
ahead". The maximum admissible speed for an unloaded engine must be inquired about at the engine
manufacturer and strictly adhered to.
If idling and rated speed of both engines deviate, the revolutions of both engines can be balanced later by changing the
actuation values 4 mA for idle speed and 20 mA for rated speed.
Main menu

Submenu

Set parameter

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
<>
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

revolution
idl./rat./astern < >
speed setting
<>
speed measurement< >
shaft speed meas.< >
low-high idling < >
speed reduction < >
speed adjustment < >
cruising mode
< >
maneuver mode
< >
ESC
< >

speed setting
idling
/rpm 800
output /mA < 4.00>
rated
/rpm
2400
output /mA <20.00>
output
ID < 99>
AO < 2>
flag
No < 0>
error Act. ID < 0>
DI < 1>
bargraph unip No <2>
ESC
< >

Only the revolutions for the engine with the higher rated speed can be reduced. For idling speed, only the
revolutions for the engine with the lower idling speed can be accelerated. If the mooring trial is done in
cooperation with the engine manufacturer, the speed differences should be pointed out to the manufacturer. He can probably balance the speed differences at the engine control device directly.

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5. Sea trial
This parameter can only be determined during a sea trial.
The operator is responsible for all consequences of this test.

5.1

Start-up curve

When the ship has stopped and it lies still in the water, the propulsion engines can be overloaded by moving the lever directly to "full ahead". The behaviour of the engines with this cruising command must be tested. If an engine overload occurs,
the start-up curve for the cruising mode should be changed.
Main menu

Submenu

language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
<>
gear control
< >
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

revolution
idling/rat./ast. < >
speed setting
< >
speed measurement< >
shaft speed meas.< >
low-high idling < >
speed reduction < >
speed adjustment < >
cruising mode
<>
maneuver mode
< >
ESC
< >

The start-up curve can be divided into 2

ranges by parameterization of point A.
Point A is defined through the speed:
entry "speed A/rpm Additionally, the
time must be parameterized from engaging the clutch until the speed has been
reached at point A: entry "time idl.-A /s.
From the speed at point A until the rated
speed is reached, a second time can be
entered: entry "time A-rat. /s.
During the sea trial, the parameterization
must be set in a way that a maximum
acceleration is reached without overloading the engines.

5.2

Set parameter
maneuver mode
idling
/rpm
800
rated
/rpm 2400
time curve up
speed A/rpm
800
time idl.-A /s 1
time A-rat. /s 2
time curve down
speed B/rpm < 900>
time rat.-B /s< 2>
time B-idl. /s< 1>
ESC
< >

Rated speed

nrated speed
nA
nB

nidling

Time
Time
Idle-A

Time
A-Rated

Time
Time
Rated-B B-Idle

Reversing maneuver ahead-astern

During a reversing maneuver, the turning direction of the propeller is changed. When the ship cruises through water, the
disengaged propeller is driven by the water streaming along. This propeller rotation intensifies the reversing torque.
In a reversing maneuver, the engine can compensate the reversing torque only up to a certain ship speed. For this reason,
the control must be adjusted so that the engine is not stalled after the re-engagement in the other turning direction. If a reversing maneuver is performed at a slow ship speed, normally, no special measures must be taken. But at higher speeds,
the remote control must wait until the ship has slowed down enough.
The remote control does therefore calculate continuously the current ship speed based on the set cruising command.

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Determination of the maximum speed for reversing maneuvers

During this test, the ship may not gather way in astern direction or the stern might be pressed under water
and water might penetrate into the exhaust.

The speed at which a reversing maneuver can be performed must be determined by several reversing maneuvers. In practice, the following procedure has proved itself:
Starting from 8 knots ahead and accelerating in small steps of 1 knot, carry out several reversing maneuvers AHEAD
ASTERN.
Measure the speed at which the engine revolutions drop down for the first time (700 750 rpm appr.)
The speed determined must be entered in the parameter "cal. speed/kn".
Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
<>
ship speed
< >
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

Submenu
Set parameter
gear control
clutch engagement< >
reverse maneuver <>
in-/output
< >
monitoring
< >
ESC
< >

Set parameter
reverse maneuver
diseng. cond. type
< calc. ship speed>
disengage condition
speed below
cal. speed/kn14.0
mes. speed/kn<14.0>
revolut/rpm <1500>
consider maneuver
on calculation< on>
on measurement< on>
scale speed jump
ahd-ast scal/%<100>
ast-ahd scal/%<100>
ESC
< >

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Parameter to calculate the ship speed

Based on three parameters to be determined during a sea trial, the control calculates automatically the current speed of the
ship by means of the current position of the control head lever.
The control requires those parameters to be able to react correctly e. g. during a reversing maneuver.
The revolutions for disengaging and engaging the clutch are calculated that way. Only after setting these three parameters
correctly, the engine can no longer be stalled during a reversing maneuver.

Measuring the values

N0.

Name of parameter

neutral max. ahead

max. ahead

max. ahead min. ahead

Description of the measured values

The time the ship needs to reach the maximum speed
after engaging the clutch (lever from "neutra" to "full
ahead").
Maximum speed at which the ship can sail in ahead
direction.
The time which is needed by the ship to slow down from
st
"full ahead" to "stop" nearly (lever from "full ahead" to 1
catch ahead).

Value
seconds
knots
seconds

Entering the speed measured

max. ahead /kn
The maximum speed at which the ship can sail in ahead direction is entered in knots. This parameter does not preset the
ship's velocity, but is used by the control only for internal calculation.

Example:
Parameter name Measured speed
max ahead / kn

Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
<>
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

43 knots

Parameter
to be stored
43.0

Submenu
Set parameter
ship speed
max. ship speed <>
measured
< >
calculated
< >
ESC
< >

Set parameter
ship speed
max ahead/kn 43.0
max astern/kn <20.0>
ESC
< >

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Entering the response times measured

The times measured must be divided by 5 before storage.
The program uses the response time (Tau) for calculation.
Example:
Parameter name

Measured time

min -> max ahead

max -> min ahead

Main menu
language
< >
engine control
< >
multi engine
< >
revolution
< >
gear control
< >
ship speed
<>
shaft brake
< >
trolling
< >
synchronization < >
safety stop
< >
emcy manoeuver
< >
ext. station 1
< >
ext. station 2
< >
change station
< >
enable station
< >
control actuator < >
station setup
< >
CAN-bus
< >
flag function
< >
fault monitoring < >
PLC
< >
start up
< >
hardware config. < >
parameter initia.< >
ESC
< >

240 sec.
150 sec.

Parameter to be
stored
48
30

Submenu
Set parameter
ship speed
max. ship speed < >
measured
< >
calculated
<>
ESC
< >

Set parameter
calculated
time min -> max
ahead /s
48
astern /s
< 1>
time max -> min
ahead /s
30
astern /s
< 1>
signal to
output
ID < 0>
AO < 0>
max ahead /kn < 0.0>
sig./%(max.)<100.0>
max astern/kn < 0.0>
sig./%(max.)< 20.0>
stop
sig./%(max.)< 60.0>
bargraph bipo No <0>
ESC
< >

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