ACS AD Attitude Control System
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1. desired running attitude is set after installation The control unit may be installed anywhere in the boat where the high current cables from the trim tabs are easily accessible It should however not be immersed in water If there is no wall aligned fore to aft on which the box can be mounted directly use the mounting bracket The mounting bracket has four sets of screw holes One set for use when the bracket is floor mounted another when roof mounted and two sets when wall mounted 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 old panel and use the new panel to cover the hole 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 Connect the red wire to the boat s main circuit breaker through a fuse Connect the black wire to the battery s negative terminal Minimum 2 5 mm2 14 AWG is recommended The red wire from the control panel is connected to the ignition key run position No current is drawn from that wire it is just a start and retract signal for the ACS Hydraulic trim tabs Hydraulic trim tabs such as Bennett Instatrim QL and Trimmaster use a hydraulic pump unit2. 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 position estimation for all types of trim tabs after calibration Light sensor Optimum visibility day and night 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 Control unit UP max 8 FWD Control Panel The control unit should be mounted in an upright position The label on the front side is marked with an UP arrow that should point upwards and a FWD arrow that should point in the forward direction Exact mounting is not critical however as the
3. exchange the 3 and 5 wires with the 4 and 6 wires 10 Usage Attitude setting Fine adjustment 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 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 Press and hold the auto button for 4 s to store the new setting in the memory 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 l 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
4. semi planing range It also improves the hole shot 7 Bono d DA y 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 breaks over and reaches the cruising speed The AUTO indicator blinks while off the plane
5. this your ACS returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and custom clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of purchase 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 Mente Marine For the right attitude Mente Marine Vaasa Finland info mente marine com www mente marine com Copyright Mente Marine
6. 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 Corresponding ACS markings are shown in the left column ACS Instatrim Bennett Trim marking QL master NNN NTI IIIS Yellow gt 7 Ny Green gt 8 Brown gt 9 White gt 10 10 30V dc 20A 4 6 Electromechanical trim tabs Connect the starboard actuator to terminals 4 and 6 and the port actuator to terminals 3 and 5 according to the figure that follows Verify the connection later on and change it if necessary ACS Lenco Lectrotab marking 6 Wet Black tbe White tba 4444444644444 Yellow gt 7 Green gt 8 10 30V dc Brown gt 9 White gt 10 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 8 S The AUTO indicator blinks to indicate that calibration is needed Press th
7. ACS AD Attitude Control System User s manual Mente Marine m Vaasa Finland Mente Marine info mente marine com For the right attitude www mente marine com Contents FET O OU COM Pe SE ETT mL mM 3 SVImDols ald apDreviatlloriS dde o eel I IUE 3 SECUN A eo ee ee eee eee 3 BOC GU CAS 0 Sl sis sie P 3 TMCOlry OF Opera UON c X X 4 mielE iqreojUecE cR 4 PUITATIAGHO CLC CUO NT T a 4 Adapuve sys Mya A VERUM A AR QUU DONE 5 OTT tie plane si ii ai iaa 5 POSO ESMAS P 5 AUTO Manual ModE ia a TT 5 Installation as ooa a ERR REPRE ANE a ee PEE MENU E 6 A a sn et ne sas RUN KR T 6 Seine Noa Ie a a a a a 6 CONNGOCUON a aa 6 Ayran MIN tas e oC T lectrome chanical trim TADS et 8 CANDI UON aara e PERS 9 Verily CONNECCION ERE TEE mU 10 IIo mp n 11 AUGO SENIN Oven PROA AO A UU Pe 11 FIS ad IUSIMS aaa so Seen Seer ada T a m P 11 AQUSINO d lara dada nia 12 AS Me pem E COSO a O 12 SDECIHICATONS aura 13 TEOUDIOS OO UN Oia E E 14 e ER 14 SUPPI Aem er Sate ee en Rn 14 Vrarramb DOI Vi 15 2014 Mente Marine All rights reserved Introduction This user s manual describes the installation and usage of the ACS AD attitude control system from Mente Marine Symbols and abbreviations ACS Attitude Control System LED Light Emitting Diode Security Switch off the main circuit breaker or put
8. e 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 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 controls the port tab upwards first and then the starboard tab 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 exchange the 3 and 4 wires for electromechanical trim tabs
9. rect 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 apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your ACS was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period the manufacturer s representatives in that country may charge regular handling and servicing fees Notwithstanding
10. the ACS into manual mode before lifting or transporting the boat Should the automatics engage during transport the trim tabs may be damaged The control unit is protected against moisture and water spray according to class IP66 Do not install it in a place where it may become completely wet Product disposal The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment 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 ACS AD automatically adjusts the boat ACS AD automatically adjusts the boat to the optimum to the optimum attitude in the roll attitude in the pitch axis improving visibility and also axis eliminating heeling enabling speeds in the
11. too often Press the left and right button simultaneously for 4 seconds until an indicator in the middle starts to blink Adjust the gain setting with the uppermost 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 of the actuators ACS automatically retracts the trim tabs and shuts down when the engine is switched off 12 Specifications Compliance Hydraulic tabs Compliance Electromechanical tabs Boat length Type of control Tab type detection Gain Size Control panel Size Control unit Protection by enclosure Control panel Protection by enclosure Control unit Operating temperature Storage temperature Supply voltage Maximum output current Current consumption Approvals CC The CE marking assures that this product complies with the requirements of the EC directive for electromagnetic compatibility Bennett Instatrim Trimmaster QL Volvo Penta TFX Teleflex TX Controls Lectrotab Lenco Eltrim Ultraflex 25 50 feet Control in both the roll and pitch axes Automatic Automatic adapts to the boat type 80 77 5 10 mm 120 110 40 mm IP 68 IP 66 10 85 C 40 85 C 10 30 V dc 40 A When tabs activated 0 02 A When idle CE Compliance with EMC regulations 13 Troubleshooting If a fa
12. ult is found an indicator will start to blink intensively Indicators Trim tabs not found L1 Check the connection R1 Wrong installation angle of the control unit Short circuit to the L2 R2 No communication with positive side the control unit Short circuit to L3 ground Supply voltage During a fraction of a second when starting a trim tab motor the current is much higher than normal and the supply wires fuseholder and battery should be in a good condition This is important when replacing mechanical switches with electronic equipment Check the voltage supply by manually operating the trim tabs If the supply is weak the ACS will restart and flash all the indicators twice 14 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 for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indi
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