: MENTE MARINE - Vollautomatische Trimmklappensteuerung ACS
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1. 4s Press the left and right button A simultaneously for 4 seconds until an indicator in the middle starts to blink Ce auto Adjust the gain setting with the uppermost A and lowermost buttons The three indicator LED s in the middle show the setting Then press the left and right buttons again for 4 seconds to store the setting Retraction Retraction prevents fouling ot the actuators ACS automatically retracts the trim tabs when the boat has been off the plane for terminal 7 has been connected to the ignition ACS will not retract the When not in use for a while ACS shuts down drawing minimal current from the battery This feature prevents battery drain and the boat may be left for months with the main breakers on The ACS will be activated again when there is a need to adjust the trim tabs 12 Specifications Compliance Hydraulic tabs Compliance Electromechanical tabs ACS R ACS RP Boat length Tab type detection Gain Size Protection by enclosure Operating temperature Storage temperature Supply voltage Maximum output current Current consumption Approvals Bennett Instatrim Trimmaster QL Volvo Penta TFX Teleflex TX Controls Lectrotab Lenco Eltrim Ultraflex Control in the roll axis Control in the roll and pitch axes 15 40 feet Automatic Automatic adapts to the boat type 80 77 5 10 mm IP 68 10 85 C 40 85 C 10 30 V dc 18 A2. breaks over and reaches the cruising speed The AUTO indicator blinks while off the plane The blinking indicates that the automatic operation is activated but suspended for the time being because of the slow speed Position estimation ACS shows the trim tab position estimation by lighting an indicator LED for each trim tab When a tab is extended the lit up indicator LED moves downwards No additional sensors are needed and ACS shows the trim tab positi imation for al types of trim tabs Auto button with indicator Auto Manual mode 4 x buttons for manual control of the trim tabs LED indicator bars for trim tab position LED indicator bar for gain setting Auto Manual mode The Auto button is used to select the mode of the ACS Briefly pressing the auto button causes the ACS to switch between the manual and automatic mode In the manual mode the buttons can be used to control the attitude of the boat manually In the automatic mode the attitude of the boat is controlled automatically when the indicator is lit up If it is blinking automatic operation is suspended while the boat is turning sharply or when it is off the plane Installation ACS R and ACS RP have built in sensors that measure the boat s movements and should therefore be mounted upright or laying down All angles between upright and laying down are allowed 1 Upright 2 3 Between upright and laying down 4 Laying down Regardless of t
3. exchange the 3 and 4 wires for electromechanical trim tabs exchange the 3 and 4 wires with the 5 and 6 wires 10 Usage Attitude setting Run the boat at cruising speed Manually control the trim tabs until you find the best attitude Then press and hold the auto button for 4 s until the AUTO indicator is lit UP Now the attitude is stored in the memory and the ACS is set in the automatic mode Fine adjustment In the automatic mode press any of the four buttons to alter the setting 0 5 degrees in a certain direction Press more times for a greater change Now if the speed is reduced automatic control is suspended and the AUTO indicator starts to blink The functionality is then temporarily interrupted to avoid deflecting the tabs at too low a speed The automatic mode is re entered every time you go out until the ACS is put into manual mode By pressing the AUTO button you can toggle between the automatic and manual mode The running attitude remains in the memory although the main breakers are switched off 11 Adjusting gain The gain determines how fast the ACS should correct a list condition It can be adjusted in three steps and the default setting is step Step Il provides a correction that is a little faster while step Ill is the fastest The setting is optimized if a list condition is corrected without the boat leaning over to the other side and the trim tabs are not operated too often
4. ACS R RP Attitude Control System User s manual Mente Marine a Vaasa Finland Mente Marine info mente marine com For the right attitude www mente marine com Contents TET OO Eeee a ee ERE 3 Symbols and abbreviations eee eee eee eee 3 CC ee A O E T N E E poe E easee neue 3 POGUE KG LS O Sal air eZ 3 tre Ta Of OD CT AON 2 8 nan des ane eee ten ten stade ne a ele de ee Dan dr te 4 RON AA cire ANS Re a tte ntm do oo hui 4 LEs s Es OCTO Sn date a rin slow cape an ec metal tan nt uni 4 PCO TY RSA SUC LR A tase eepesecceceeneedeeaa 5 OTT UMS PMS R ee ne 5 FOSON CSUN AVON TTT 5 AIO Manu WO Cl sce aa eee E 6 md Re one te 5 SOON AE E E E E E A E E A 6 DR E E EE E EE 6 CONNECTION a E E EE E EE den EAE EE ee 7 PYA GC TIA RE EEE E E E E E EE E A E E EE 7 lectr mecnanical Wim ce 8 oE LE A EA AE A E E E EE EE AE E E E E E E E E E E Supply voltage Calibration Verify connectio BTE AEAEE O PETE A T ETEA Attitude setting EITE RE EE A EE EE E 11 AoE s Ee U EE E E E E TE E E E E E E E EE A I T EA E EE A paces 12 FO ACTION eea ZE 12 UE d ON ee E E E E E E E E de 12 SPEC AOS a E 13 TOUD 223 le ee o see Ea E TERRE E A EEEa A R 14 O O CR ZE 14 PPN YOA O PE T NEE E A E O E E 14 Wan anly DOVCY aaia 15 2014 Mente Marine All rights reserved Introduction This user s manual describes the installation and usage of the ACS RP attitude control system from Mente Marine It is available in print
5. When tabs activated 0 02 A When idle CE Compliance with EMC regulations electromagnetic compatibility The CE marking assures this product complies with the requirements o the EC directive for 1 L 1 13 Troubleshooting If a fault is found an indicator will start to blink intensively Indicators Trim tabs not found L1 R1 Wrong installation angle Check the connection Short circuit to the L2 positive side Short circuit to L3 ground Supply voltage During a fraction of a seco im tab motor the es is much higher than normal and the supply wires fuseholder a be in a good condition this is important when replacing mec i j uipment Check the voltage supply by manually Warranty policy All ACSs Attitude Control Systems purchased through authorized distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of 24 months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided that the equipment does not show any evidence of an impact liquid damage mishandling tampering or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable
6. and in Pdf format at www mente marine com Symbols and abbreviations ACS Attitude Control System LED Light Emitting Diode Security Switch off the main circuit breaker or put the ACS into manual mode before lifting or transporting the boat Should the automatics engage during transport the trim tabs may be damaged Product disposal irective requires recycling of wabte electrical and electronic equipment B Theory of operation The deep V hulls of modern pleasure boats are designed to provide you with a smooth ride in rough water The deeper the V the more need for trim tabs to keep the boat levelled A Roll or sideward s inclination is dependent on the wind and passenger location The longitudinal inclination also called the trim angle depends on the speed and loading When the course is changed winds change direction and you need to trim the boat When passengers move trim again This need to constantly adjust the trim tabs takes the driver s attention which can even be a Safety risk during high speed operations ACS takes care of the work for you When changing course winds shift or passengers move the attitude of the boat is automatically corrected by adjusting the trim tabs Roll and pitch axes Both ACS R and ACS RP automatically ACS RP automatically adjusts the boat to the optimum adjust the boat to the optimum attitude in the pitch axis improving visibility and also a
7. ce fees are to orne by the sender To prove the date of DU ee when required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least two years Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing 15 Schick amp Co D 5462 Rellinge el 04101730 info ferropilot de weer sde Copyright Mente Marine
8. for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized service facilities Procedure during the 24 month warranty period Any ACS that proves defective during the 24 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty the regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will PR ene ne charges are to be borne oy the owner If your ACS was purchased i during warranty period the oise regular handling and servicing fees servic ee of charge according stom clearan
9. hat calibration is needed Press the uppermost and lowermost buttons simultaneously for 4 s to start the calibration Keep the buttons depressed for another 8 s while the ACS is calibrating The ACS will now run the trim tabs to their uppermost position The tabs are then run downwards and back up again This calibration may take up to 60 seconds and should not be interrupted After completion the indicator LED s stop blinking The port trim tab position is now shown by the left bar and the starboard by the right bar WIE Verify connection IMPORTANT After calibration verify the connection by pressing the buttons one by one and observing the trim tabs Check the actual movement of the tabs at the transom For the automatics to work properly the trim tabs have to move in the correct direction when controlling them manually The uppermost button controls both tabs down wards The lowermost button controls both tabs up wards Should the trim tabs move in the wrong direction For hydraulic trim tabs exchange the 5 and 6 wires for electromechanical trim tabs reverse the wires of the actuator s that move in the wrong direction The port button ma g the port tab upwards first GN and then the starboard downwards The starboard button controls the starboard tab upwards first and then the port tab downwards Should the trim tabs move in the wrong direction For hydraulic trim tabs
10. he mounting angle the starboard button should face the starboard side of the boat and the port button the port side 5 Starboard button facing the starboard side 6 Port button facing the port side Drill the holes eee Choose a location close to the helm where the control panel is easy to access and drill holes for the screws and connectors using the enclosed drill pattern In retrofit installations remove the lle d old panel and use the new panel to cover the vil 3 hole SEI E C4 L 50 mm 2 Connection IMPORTANT In retrofit installations disconnect the wires from the old control panel before connecting the ACS It should not be connected in parallel with the old panel Switch off the main circuit breaker before starting the connection Hydraulic trim tabs Hydraulic trim tabs such as Bennett Instatrim QL and Trimmaster use a hydraulic pump unit to extend and retract the actuators The pump unit is situated in the rear of the boat and connected to the battery s negative terminal From the pump unit a wire harness is routed to the ACS Connect the wires to the ACS terminals 3 4 5 6 according to the figure that follows Terminals 5 and 6 are connected to the pump s motor and terminals 3 and 4 to the valves controlling the trim tabs The table below shows the colours used by the major manufacturers of hydraulic trim tabs Cor
11. responding ACS markings are shown in the left column marking QL master CCS i NJ 10 30V de Electromechanical trim tabs Connect the starboard actuator to terminals 5 and 6 and the port actuator to terminals 3 and 4 according to the figure that follows Verify the connection later on and change it if necessary ACS Lenco Lectrotab Ultraflex marking Black port White port Black port White port Black port White port Black stbd White stbd Black stbd ie White stbd Black stbd White stbd 10 30V dc 3 4 5 6 7L GE Ignition key Terminal 7 may be connected to the ignition key run position If the ignition key is connected retraction will take place when switching off the engine Without the ignition key connection retraction will take place after a delay when the boat has come off the plane Supply voltage Connect a red wire to the boat s main circuit breaker through a fuse Connect a black wire to the battery s negative terminal Minimum 2 5 mm2 14 AWG is recommended Calibration For the ACS to operate properly it needs to know the trim tab type position and current consumption This information is automatically acquired and stored in memory during calibration Before you start ensure that no obstacles hinder the free run of the tabs 4 LH e The AUTO indicator blinks to indicate t
12. ttitude in the roll axis eliminating enabling speeds in the semi planing range It also heeling This is especially important for improves the hole shot Owners of large boats may Turning detection While making a turn the boat leans inwards Thanks to the built in gyros the system is able to detect heading changes and prevent automatic corrections while turning Unnecessary adjusting is avoided and the boat exits the turn with the optimum attitude The AUTO indicator blinks while making the turn to indicate that the ACS is blocked and not active at that moment Once set up on a steady course again the ACS continues measuring and correcting the attitude taking the altered conditions into account Adaptive system ACS adapts to boats over the whole range Thanks to the adaptive functionality the boat is set up to the optimum running attitude taking into account differences in size and trim tab performance It also adapts to varying sea conditions In calm seas a list condition is corrected faster than in rough seas This allows a quick reaction when needed and avoids unnecessary operations that could amplify a rollin high waves Off the plane When slowing down below planing speed trim tabs lose their effect ACS is aware of this and does not attempt to control the attitude while off the plane When accelerating the ACS automatically starts up correcting the attitude back to that which is desired even before the boat
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