TWIN DISC

INCORPORATED

System
Operation
Manual
Marine
Control System

Model:
EC-300

Document Number: 1024221

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Marine Control System

Operation
Manual
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Replace thrust ball 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

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Twin Disc, Incorporated Table of
Contents

Table of Contents
System Operation
............................................... 11
Introduction ..............................................................................
.......... 11
Basic System Features
..................................................................... 12
Digital Lever Calibration
................................................................... 16
Analog Lever Calibration
.................................................................. 17
Individual Engine Operations
.......................................................... 18
Engine Start
........................................................................................ 18
Engine Warm-up while using Direction Disable Mode .................
19
Engine Shutdown
.............................................................................. 19
Taking Command at a Station
.......................................................... 20
Lever Function in Cruise Mode
....................................................... 21
Lever Function in Express Mode
.................................................... 22
Lever Function in Troll Mode
.......................................................... 23
Lever Function in Single Lever Sync
............................................. 24
Mode Select Switch (Analog Control Heads)
................................ 25
Mode Select Switch (Digital Control Heads)
................................. 27
Display Features
................................................................................ 29
Station Transfer
................................................................................. 30
Manual Mechanical Control
 ............................................................. 35
Engine Synchronization Features and Characteristics ..............
36
Synchronizing Engines
.................................................................... 36
Single Lever Synchronization Features and Characteristics ..... 38
EC300 / EC300DP Diagnostic Flash
Codes......................................39

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System Operation

Introduction

This section includes basic operating information for the EC300 Control System.

The following sub-sections make up this section:

† Introduction

† Basic System Features

† Digital Lever Calibration

† Analogue Lever Calibration

† Individual Engine Operations

† Taking Command at a Station

† Lever Function in Cruise Mode

† Lever Function in Express Mode

† Lever Function in Troll Mode

† Lever Function in Single Lever Sync

† Mode Select Switch

† Display Features

† Station Transfer

† Manual Mechanical Control

† Engine Synchronization

† Single Lever Synchronization

† Diagnostic Flash Codes

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Basic System Features

The basic EC300 Control System consists of an

EC300 Control, a Control Head, an optional Servo
Actuator, an optional Display, and several wire
harnesses. One EC300 Control System is required for
each engine.

The Control System coordinates both engine and

marine transmission functions. One or two Levers
(Analog or Digital), a Station Select Button, and a
Mode Select Switch on the Control Head enable the
operator to control the operation of the system and
the installed options. See the following figures for
the identification information.

Figure 1. Operator Controls on the Analog Control Head

(Old Style)
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Figure 2. Operator Controls on the Analog Control Head (New Style)

Figure 3. Operator Controls on the Digital Control Head

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Figure 4. Side View of Analog Control Head

Figure 5. Side View of Digital Control Head

Note: A single lever Control Head will have only one lever.

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Each Lever controls gear selection and throttle for one

engine/gear set. The Station Select Button on the Control Head
takes command at a specific location. If the boat is equipped with
Single Lever Sync configured controls, the outboard levers (port
most or starboard most) will control two or more
engine/transmission sets. The red Station Select Indicator LED
light(s) next to the Station Select Button (near the top of the
Digital Control Head label) verifies that the Control Head is active
when continuously illuminated. When the Station Select Indicator
LED is flashing or off, the Control Head is not active.

Note: On Digital Control Heads, any of the four

button switches that are configured in the
Control serve as the Station Select Switch.

The Mode Select Switch on the Control Head selects up to three

engine cruise speeds, up to three trolling speeds, and/or optional
Engine Synchronization, or Express Modes. The green Mode LED
light(s) on the Digital Control Head indicate the operating mode.

The yellow Neutral Indicator LED light(s) provide for transmission

status indication. Each Neutral Indicator LED will light constantly
if the Transmission is in Neutral. It will flash if the Controller is in
the Direction Disable Mode during engine warm-up. See Engine
Warm-up while using direction Disable Mode.

The yellow Inhibit Indicator LED light(s) on the Digital Control

Head indicate that a requested action is being inhibited by an
operating parameter that is out of the configured range for that
action.

The red Alarm Indicator LED light(s) on the Digital Control Head
blink when an error has occurred. These will blink a code that
can be used for diagnosing a problem.

The red Alarm Indicator LED light(s) on the Analog Control Head
will blink when the Control will no longer engage the
transmission.. This is referred to as
“Controller Neutral”.
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Digital Lever Calibration

Digital Lever Calibration is entered by simultaneously

depressing buttons 3 and 4 during power up, and
holding them depressed for six seconds. Upon
entering the Calibrate Mode, all LED’s and the beeper
will turn on for two seconds, and then the PORT LED 1
and the STBD LED 1 will alternately flash once per
second. Move both levers to the full forward
direction (towards the bow of the vessel) and depress
any button. The Control Head will acknowledge by
turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 500 ms. Move
both levers to the forward detent position, and
depress any button. The Control Head will
acknowledge by turning on all LEDs and the beeper
for 500 ms. Move both levers to neutral and depress
any button. The Control Head will acknowledge by
turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 500 ms. Move
both levers to the reverse detent position and
depress any button. The Control Head will
acknowledge by turning on all LEDs and the beeper
for 500 ms. Move both levers to the full reverse
direction (towards the stern of the vessel) and depress
any button. The Control Head will acknowledge by
turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 500 ms.
Calibration is now complete. The Control Head will
transfer all of the calibration positions from temporary
memory to non-volatile memory, and acknowledge by
turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 1.5 seconds.
Return the levers to the neutral position.
 Figure 6. Digital Control Head LED and Switch
Identification

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Analog Lever Calibration

Calibration of the Analog Lever Head must be accomplished with

the engines off (zero engine speed).

Both the Port and Starboard Levers can be calibrated at the same time.

Analog Lever Calibration is entered by depressing and holding

the Station Select Button for at least 20 seconds. When the
Calibration Mode is entered, all of the LED’S will flash and then go
out.

Place the Lever(s) into the full forward position. Depress the
Station Select Button for approximately 6 seconds. The Neutral
LED(s) will flash very fast, indicating acceptance of the setting.
The LED(s) will stop flashing when the Station Select Button is
released.

Move the Lever(s) to the Forward Detent position. Depress the

Station Select Button for approximately 6 seconds. The Neutral
LED(s) will flash very fast, indicating acceptance of the setting.
The LED(s) will stop flashing when the Station Select Button is
released.

Move the Lever(s) to the Reverse Detent position. Depress the

Station Select Button for approximately 6 seconds. The Neutral
LED(s) will flash very fast, indicating acceptance of the setting.
The LED(s) will stop flashing when the Station Select Button is
released.

Move the Lever(s) to the Full Reverse position. Depress the

Station Select Button for approximately 6 seconds. The Neutral
LED(s) will flash continuously, indicating acceptance of the settings
and completion of the Calibration. Move the Lever(s) to Neutral,
and the LED(s) will stop flashing.

Note: The calibration instructions will be displayed if

the vessel has a Display installed. Once the
Calibration mode has been entered, the
message on the Display will advise the proper
lever movements, followed by STATION SAVED
when the task is accepted.
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Individual Engine Operations

Engine Start

1. At the selected Control Station, place the Lever(s) in the

Neutral Detent
Position.

2. Place the ignition switch for the desired

engine in the On position as required to
activate the EC300 Control System.

3. Press and release the Station Select Button on the Control

Head.

Note: The red Station Select Indicator

LED for the desired engine must
illuminate.

4. Verify that the red Station Select Indicator LED(s) next to

the Station
Select Button is illuminated. This indicates that the station is
in command.

5. Start the engine with the ignition switch.

6. Warm the engine using the Mode Select

Switch in a higher Cruise position, or Direction
Disabling ,as required.
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Engine Warm-up while using Direction Disable Mode

Note: The direction disable feature can be used any

time that engine speed above idle is required
while keeping the transmission in neutral. The
engine speed can be varied from minimum to
maximum.

1. Depress and hold the Station Select Button while moving

the Lever(s) in either the Ahead or Astern direction.

2. Set the desired engine speed by positioning the Lever(s).

3. When the engine is warm, return the Lever(s) to the Neutral Detent
Position.

When the Lever is returned to the Neutral Detent Position

from the Direction Disable Mode, the Controller will reset
and normal operation will resume. That is, the
transmission will shift when the Lever is moved in the
Ahead or in the Astern direction without depressing and
holding the Station Select Button.

Engine Shutdown

1. At the selected Control Station, place the Lever in the Neutral Detent
Position.

2. Place the ignition switch for the engine in the Off position
in order to de- energize the EC300 Control System.
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Taking Command at a Station

If the neutral interlock switch is properly connected,

the operator must take command with a Control
Head, and the lever heads must be in neutral, before
the engine(s) can be started.

On some vessels, a neutral interlock switch is not

part of the starting system and the engine(s) can be
started without first selecting a control station. On
these applications, if the engine(s) have just been
started, and the Controls powered, the Transmission
System is in the Neutral operating condition. The
Control Head Levers should be placed in the Neutral
position prior to taking command.

Note: It is good practice to always select

the Operating Mode, that will be
used after taking command, prior to
depressing the Station Select
button. With Digital Control Heads,
depressing the desired Operating
Mode button also serves as the
Station Select Switch.

Depress the Station Select Button (Analog Control

Heads) or operating Mode button (Digital Control
Head) to take command at that Station.
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Lever Function in Cruise Mode

Note: With Digital Control Heads, depressing the

Cruise Button to select the station also selects
the engine speed that has been configured for
Cruise 1, and subsequent Cruise Button closures
will select Cruise 2 and Cruise 3 engine speed
settings.

Selecting Forward (Ahead)

Move the Lever toward the bow of the boat to the Ahead Detent
Position in order to select the ahead vessel direction. At this
position, the transmission shifts into the forward or ahead gear.
The remaining Lever travel after the Ahead Detent Position
controls the engine throttle.

Selecting Reverse (Astern)

Move the Lever toward the stern of the boat to the Astern Detent
Position in order to select the reverse vessel direction. At this
position, the transmission shifts into the reverse or astern gear.
The remaining Lever travel after the Astern Detent Position
controls the engine throttle.

Direction Reversal

Reversals of direction can be made at any time. An automatic

timed sequence forces the throttle to idle while the vessel slows
before engaging the clutch for the opposite direction. This is
followed by the return of the engine throttle to the position called
for by the Lever.
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Lever Function in Express Mode

This mode allows the operator to achieve very low

vessel speed by means of a controlled slipping clutch
when the Lever is placed in the Ahead Detent or
Astern Detent Position. Slight vessel speed variation
at the Detent Position is normal in Express Mode. In
Express Mode, the propeller speed will increase as
the Lever is advanced, until the lever reaches a point
where the clutch is fully engaged and then engine
speed will increase as Lever position increases.

Setting the Vessel Speed at Detent

The vessel speed at the Ahead Detent Position is

configured by the operator placing both the Port and
Starboard Lever in the Ahead Detent Position, while in
Express Mode, and then holding the Station Select
Button depressed for more than two seconds. This
puts the Control in the Set Detent Speed Mode, and
the button can then be released.

Advance the Levers until the desired steady vessel

speed is achieved, and depress the Station Select
button twice within three seconds. Return the Levers
to the Neutral Detent Position. The propeller speed
at the Ahead Detent Position is now updated for both
the port and starboard controls and setting the speed
at detent is now complete.

Note: If the optional display is present, it

will prompt the user during this
process.
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Lever Function in Troll Mode

This mode allows the operation of the vessel at low speed by

means of a controlled slipping clutch with the engine speed fixed,
and the Lever controlling only the propeller speed.

Setting the Vessel Speed at Detent

The vessel speed at the Ahead Detent Position is configured by

the operator placing the Port and Starboard Levers in the Ahead
Detent Position, while in Troll Mode, and then holding the Station
Select Button Depressed for at least two seconds. This puts the
Control in the Set Detent Speed Mode, and the button can be
released.

The yellow Neutral LED flashes at a rate proportional to propeller

speed. The operator then slowly advances the port Lever until the
desired vessel speed is achieved. At this time, the operator
depresses the Station Select Button twice within three seconds.
Return the Levers to the Neutral Detent Position. The propeller
speed at the Ahead Detent Position is now updated for both the
port and starboard controls and setting the speed at detent is
now complete.

Note: If the optional display is present, it will prompt

the user during this process.
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Lever Function in Single Lever Sync

The Single Lever Sync Feature allows multiple engine

vessels to be operated from the designated Master
Lever at the active Control Station, in the Ahead
direction only. The designated Master Lever is
determined at the time of configuration or may be
selected by a Master Lever Switch if so configured
and equipped.

This feature is only active when the Operating mode is Express

Sync or Cruise
Sync.

When the Single Lever Sync is active, all Controls in

the system receive their lever position commands
from the designated Master Lever. All transmissions
on the vessel will be in the Ahead gear, all Controls
will be operating in the same Mode, and all engines
will be operating at the same throttle setting. If the
Single Lever Sync Feature cannot be engaged, all
controls will continue to use their own Lever and
commands.

The Single Lever Sync feature is cancelled if any Lever at the

active Control
Station is moved out of the Ahead direction.

CAUTION
When the Single Lever Sync Feature is
cancelled, for any reason, each Control will
revert to receiving throttle commands from its
own Lever. If the position of the designated
Lever is significantly different from the
position of the control’s own Lever, this will
cause a change in vessel speed.
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Mode Select Switch (Analog Control Heads)

The operations that can be controlled by the Mode Select Switch

depend on the type of Control Heads that are installed on the
boat. Control Heads are available with a variety of function
combinations. The following figures show the labels from several
different Control Head configurations, some of which may be
available in both single Lever and dual Lever Control Heads.

GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN INDICATOR ON.
WHEN INDICATOR ON. NN
N N
SYNC CRUISE 2
EXPRESS CRUISE 1 CRUISE 3
CRUISE
TROLL

PORT STATION STATION

STBD PORT STBD
SELECT SELECT

POWER COMMANDER POWER COMMANDER

Figure 7. Analog Control Head Labels

GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN INDICATOR ON.
INDICATOR ON. NN
N N
CRUISE 1 CRUISE 2 CRUISE 2 TROLL 1
SYNC CRUISE 3 CRUISE 1 TROLL 2

PORT STATION PORT STATION

STBD STBD
SELECT SELECT

POWER COMMANDER POWER COMMANDER

Figure 8. Analog Control Head Labels

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GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN

WHEN INDICATOR ON. INDICATOR ON.
N N NN
SYNC
SYNC
CRUISE 2 TROLL 1 CRUISE EXPRESS
CRUISE 1 TROLL 2

PORT STATION PORT STATION

STBD STBD
SELECT SELECT

POWER COMMANDER POWER COMMANDER

Figure 9. Analog Control Head Labels

GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION GEAR SHIFTER IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN

WHEN INDICATOR ON. INDICATOR ON.
N N NN
CRUISE 2 EXPRESS
CRUISE 1 EXPRESS CRUISE TROLL

STATION STATION
PORT STBD PORT STBD
SELECT SELECT

POWER COMMANDER POWER COMMANDER

Figure 10. Analog Control Head Labels

The Mode Select Switch can be used to select any of

the following, depending on the Control Head type
that is installed.

† Cruise mode, and up to three preset engine

speeds while in the Cruise mode.

Note: To change mode from Cruise 1

(C1) to C2 or C3 - the Lever must
be in the ahead detent position,
the neutral detent position, or the
reverse detent position.

† Engine Synchronization while in the Cruise mode.

† Troll mode, and up to two preset engine speeds while in the

Troll mode.

† Express mode.
 † Engine Synchronization while in the Express mode.
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Mode Select Switch (Digital Control Heads)

Unlike an Analogue Control Head, with a seperate Model Select

Switch and Station Select Button, the Digital Control Head has
both of these functions combined into one Button. Selecting any
one of the optional buttons will select the station as well as select
the Mode.

Overlays for Control Heads are available with a variety of function

combinations. The following figures show the labels from several
different Control Head configurations, some of which may be
available in both single Lever and dual Lever Control Heads.

1023684 1023684A

Figure 11. Digital Control Head Labels

1023684B 1023684C

Figure 12. Digital Control Head Labels

1023684D 1023684E

Figure 13. Digital Control Head Labels

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1023684F 1023684G

Figure 14. Digital Control Head Labels

The buttons on the Control Head can be used to

select any of the following, depending on the
configuration of the Control on the vessel.

† Cruise mode, and up to three preset engine

speeds while in the Cruise mode. Additional
engine speeds are obtained by subsequent
depressions of the Cruise button.

Note: To change mode from Cruise 1

(C1) to C2 or C3 - the Lever must
be in the ahead detent position,
the neutral detent position, or the
reverse detent position.

† Engine Synchronization while in the Cruise mode.

† Troll mode, and up to three preset engine speeds

while in the Troll mode. Additional engine
speeds are obtained by subsequent
depressions of the Troll button.

† Express mode.

† Engine Synchronization while in the Express mode.

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Display Features

The optional Display can be used to provide a variety of

information to the operator. There are two lines of data
displayed at any time.

When the Control is powered, and a Control Station selected, the

top line of the Display will show N, FWD, or REV, followed by CS1,
CS2, etc, up to CS8 denoting the Control Station that is in
command.

The lower line of the Display will show CRUISE, CRUISE S, EXPRES,
EXPRES S, or TROLL. This indicates the Mode in which the
Control is operating, and whether it is operating in a
Synchronized condition or not.

The optional Display can be used to supply operating data at any

time by pushing either the up arrow button or the down arrow
button to scroll through the available information.

The data that can be selected is PROP SPD on the top line, and
XXXX RPM on the bottom line; ENGN SPD on the top line, and
XXXX RPM on the bottom line; OIL TMP on the top line, and XXX
o
C or XXX oF on the bottom line; and OIL PRESS on the top line
with XXX psi or kpa on the bottom line. The units are selectable
at the time of configuration.
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Station Transfer

Station Transfer is the process of tranferring control

of the engine and marine transmission functions from
one control station to another. It is only applicable on
vessels with more then one control station.

Station Transfer is accomplished by pressing the Station Select

Button on the
Analog Control Head.

Station Transfer is accomplished by pressing any Button on the

Digital Control
Head.

Station Transfer Signal

If enabled in the configuration, an audible signal will sound when

a Station
Transfer is in process.

Station Transfer Types

The EC300 Control System supports several optional

types of Station Transfer. Twin Disc Incorporated, or
the local Technician, makes the selection during
Configuration of the System.

The four major types of Station transfer are discussed in the

following sections.

† Instant Station Transfer

† Neutral Station Transfer

† Lever Match Station Transfer

† Lever Match with Acknowledge Station Transfer

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Instant Station Transfer

In this configuration, the station is selected as soon as the Station

Select Button is pressed. This is regardless of the Lever position
on either the active Control Head or the target Control Head.
When the Target Control Head is made active, all other Control
Heads in the system are made inactive.

It is good practice to always select the Operating Mode

prior to depressing the Station Select button.

Note: On Digital Control Heads, any of the four

button switches that are configured in the
Control serve as the Station Select Button.

Note: Depending on applicable codes and standards. Instant

Station Transfer may not be
allowed.

If a Station Select Button is depressed at a Control Head

other than the active Control Head, the Controller will
respond to the Lever positions at the newly activated
Control Head. Unexpected vessel speed changes can
occur if the Lever positions are not in the desired
positions prior to taking command at a new Control
Station.

1. Select the desired Mode at the new Target Control Head.

Note: With Digital Control Heads, the mode does not

change on Station Transfer. After taking
command, the new mode must be selected if a
change is desired.

Note: With Analog Control Heads, the mode does not

change on Station Transfer unless the lever(s)
are at a detent position.

2. Place the Levers in the desired position at the Target Control Head.

3. Take command at the Target Control Head by pressing the Station

Select
Button.

4. Observe that the red Station Select Indicator LED light(s) next to the
Station Select Button illuminates.

5. Make other control selections as desired.

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Neutral Station Transfer

In this configuration, station transfers are only allowed

when the Station Select Button on the Target Control
Head is pressed and the Lever(s) on the Target
Control Head are in the Neutral Detent Position.

If the Station Select Button on the Target Control Head is

pressed, and the
Lever(s) are not in the Neutral Detent Position, the Neutral
Indicator LED’s
(lights) on both the active Control Head and the Target Control
Head will flash.

When the lever(s) on the Target Control Head are

moved to the Neutral Detent Position, the Neutral
Indicator LED’s will stop flashing and the Target
Control Head will become the active Control Head.

If the Target Control Head Lever(s) are not moved to

the Neutral Detent Position within 30 seconds of the
request, the station transfer request shall be cancelled
and the Neutral Indicator LED’s will stop flashing.

Note: There is an option for Emergency

Station Transfer that must be
enabled druing system
configuration. If the Emergency
Station Transfer is enabled, the
Target Control Head can be
selected at any time by two
consecutive presses of the Station
Select Button.
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Lever Match Station Transfer

This type of station transfer is designed to satisfy certain American Bureau of

Shipping (ABS) specification requirements.

In this configuration, station transfers are only allowed when the

levers on the Target and Active Control Heads are in matching
positions. If the Station Select Button on the Target Control Head
is pressed, and the Lever(s) on the Target Control Head are
mismatched from those on the Active Control Head, the Neutral
Indicator LED’s (lights) on both the Active Control Head and the
Target Control Head will flash. The greater the mismatch, the
slower the LED flash rate will be.

As the Lever(s) on the Target Control Head are moved closer to

the position of the Lever(s) on the Active Control Head, the LED
flash rate increases. When the levers are matched, the Target
Control Head is automatically made active and the Active Control
Head made inactive.

If at any time, while a mismatch condition exists, the Lever(s) on

the Active Control Head are moved, or if 30 seconds pass without
the Lever(s) on the target Control Head being moved, the station
transfer request shall be cancelled and the Neutral Indicator LED’s
will stop flashing.

Note: There is an option for Emergency Station

Transfer that must be enabled druing system
configuration. If the Emergency Station
Transfer is enabled, the Target Control Head can
be selected at any time by two consecutive
presses of the Station Select Button.
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Lever Match with Acknowledge Station Transfer

This type of station transfer is designed to satisfy

certain ABS specification requirements. In this
configuration, station transfers are only allowed when
the levers on the Target and Active Control Station
are in matching positions and when the station
transfer is acknowledged by the Active Control Head.

To initiate a station transfer, a Station Select Button

on a Control Head at the Target Station must be
pressed. The Neutral Indicator LED’s at both the
Active and Target Stations will begin to flash. This
indicates to the Active Station that the Target Station
has requested a transfer.

To continue, a Station Select Button on a Control

Head at the Active Station must be pressed. The
Station Select Indicator LED will be full on. This
causes the Neutral Indicator LED’s on both stations to
begin to flash, indicating to the Target Station that
the Active Station has acknowledged the transfer
request.

If the Lever(s) at the Active Station and the Target

Station are not matched, the Neutral Indicator LED’s
on both the Active and the Target Stations will be
flashing. As the Lever(s) at the Target Station are
moved closer to the position of the Lever(s) at the
Active Station, the flash rate of the LED’s will
increase.

When the Lever(s) at the Target Station match the

position of the Lever(s) at the Active Station, the
Neutral Indicator LED’s at both stations will go to a
rapid flash. This indicates to both stations that the
Lever(s) are matched and the transfer may continue.

The transfer is completed when the Station Select

Button on a Control Head at the Target Control
Station is pressed. The button press is only
recognized if the Lever(s) are matched.

If, at anytime, no activity is seen at either station after

a transfer has been initiated for a period of ten
seconds, the transfer sequence will be canceled. Also,
if the acknowledge has been made and the Lever(s)
on the Active control station are moved, the transfer
will be canceled.
 Note: There is an option for Emergency
Station Transfer that must be
enabled druing system
configuration. If the Emergency
Station Transfer is enabled, the
Target Control Head can be
selected at any time by two
consecutive presses of the Station
Select Button.

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Manual Mechanical Control

In case of electrical or Control System failure, see the applicable

manufacturer’s literature for any suggestions. Some transmissions
have a manual gear select capability (come-home feature) in
addition to the electronic control.

In the event that the Control System becomes inoperative, and

the engine and or transmission are controlled by push-pull
cables, the push-pull cables are mechanically and electrically
free to move. The throttle, troll, or gear select lever may be
operated manually as required. If the servo actuator is resisting
manual control, unplug the connector at the servo actuator.

If the EC300 Marine Control system is partially functioning, and a

Twin Disc Display is present, the Neutral Start Relay can be
“forced on” in order to start the engine. Refer to the
Troubleshooting Manual for more detailed information.

If the EC300 Marine Control System is not functioning, the engine

can be started by placing a jumper between the neutral start
interlock pins 9 and 10 in the cable connected to the EC300
Control’s Connector J5. This jumper should be placed at the
engine control if practical. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s
drawings and wiring diagrams.
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Engine Synchronization

Note: The port most engine is the

master. All other engines are
slaves.

Synchronization operation in the EC300 Control

System has the following features and characteristics:

‰ Logically controlled to operate only if all active engines

are in Cruise
Sync or Express Sync mode and Forward (Ahead) direction.

‰ Automatically turns on if all Levers are moved

in the Forward (Ahead) direction and all Mode
Select Switches are in the Cruise Sync or Express
Sync position.

‰ Automatically shuts off if any Lever is moved out of the

Forward (Ahead)
direction.

‰ “Authority” is limited to approximately 7 1/2

degrees of the slave’s Lever(s) position. A slave
Control can add or subtract up to 7 1/2 degrees
of lever travel from the engine throttle command
received from the master control.

‰ Throttles can be used to maneuver the boat

without turning synchronization off. A slave’s
engine speed will start to increase or decrease
(depending on the direction of travel) if the
slave’s Lever has left the 7 1/2 degree
synchronization window.

‰ With the master engine stable, the slave

engine(s) will normally be brought to match the
master engine’s speed within 5 rpm in 5 to 10
seconds. The timing depends on the differences
between engine speeds prior to engaging
synchronization.

‰ Synchronization is deselected by moving the

Mode Select Switch out of the Cruise Sync or
the Express Sync position.
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Synchronizing Engines

Note: Synchronization occurs when all active slave

Levers are within 7 1/2 degrees (approximately
two finger widths) of the master Lever.

1. Move all Levers together while setting the master engine

to the desired operating speed.

2. Move the Mode Select Switch to the Cruise Sync or

Express Sync position on all Control Heads.

Note: The slave engine(s) will increase or decrease

speed to match the master engine speed each
time the master Lever is moved provided
each slave’s Lever is within
7 1/2 degrees of the master
Lever.

3. To slightly change speeds, move the master Lever ensuring that the
7 1/2 degree synchronization window is maintained.

4. To significantly change speeds, move all Levers together

ensuring that the 7 1/2 degree synchronization window is
maintained.

Ending Engine Synchronization

1. To end synchronization, do one of the following actions:

‰ At the selected Control Station, deselect Sync mode.

‰ Select the Neutral Detent Position or Reverse Detent

Position with either Lever.

‰ Move either Lever beyond the 7 1/2 degree limitation in position.

2. Observe that the starboard engine speed no longer

follows the port engine speed.

3. Control engine speeds independently using the appropriate Levers.

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Single Lever Synchronization

Note: The master engine will be either

the port most engine, or the
starboard most engine, depending
on the configuration or by the use of
a Sync Master Select Switch.

Note: If the starboard controller is

configured as the Master,on a
vessel with an odd number of
engines greater then 1, then the
controller that is established as the
highest numbered controller (during
Setup and Configuration) will be
the starboard Master. The highest
numbered contoller in this type of
system cannot be attached to the
starboard lever of a dual lever
control head.

Single Lever Synchronization operation in the EC300

Control System has the following features and
characteristics:

‰ Logically controlled to operate only if all active

engines are in Cruise Sync or Express Sync
mode and in the Forward (Ahead) Detent or
more position.

‰ Automatically turns on if all Levers are moved

in the Forward (Ahead) direction and all Mode
Select Switches are in the Cruise Sync or Express
Sync position.

‰ Automatically shuts off if any Lever is moved out of the

Forward (Ahead)
direction.

‰ “Authority” is not limited as long as the slave levers remain

in the Forward
Detent or more position.

‰ With the master engine stable, the slave

engine(s) will normally be brought to match the
master engine’s speed within 5 rpm in 5 to 10
seconds. The timing depends on the differences
between engine speeds prior to engaging
synchronization.
 ‰ If an error occurs that disables
synchronization, the engines will slowly ramp to
the actual lever position speeds.

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Diagnostic Flash Codes

Various failure conditions are indicated on the Analog Lever Head by

a flash code on either the yellow Neutral LED or the red Station Select
LED, depending upon the severity of the error; or on the Digital Lever
Head by a flash code on the Alarm LED.

Each flash code is three digits. Each digit ranges from 2 to 7. The
following example shows timing for the diagnostic code “231” which
indicates “Oil Temperature High” as defined in the following table on
the following pages.

Diagnostic Flash Code

Timing

"2" "3" "1" "2" "3" "1"

Neut LED On

Neut LED Off

150 mSec
4700 mSec
1250 mSec

2650 mSec

Note: Drawing is not to scale.

Most flashing diagnostic codes are shown only in neutral by flashing the
Neutral LED. A maximum of one diagnostic code at a time is shown and
it is always the code for the first fault detected.

Some severe failure conditions put the EC300 into Controller Neutral, a
condition in which the Neutral LED is off and Forward or Reverse
clutches can not be engaged. In Controller Neutral, the red Station
Active LED flashes to indicate the first failure detected which is most
likely the cause of the Controller Neutral condition.
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Analog Digital
LED Head Head
Flash Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description Code g LED g LED Primary Button
Lever Head 1 Cruise Mode Message Press Message
Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION1 CRUI STK Lever Head 2 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION2 CRUI STK Lever Head 3 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION3 CRUI STK Lever Head 4 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION4 CRUI STK Lever Head 5 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION5 CRUI STK Lever Head 6 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION6 CRUI STK Lever Head 7 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION7 CRUI STK Lever Head 8 Cruise Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 161 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION8 CRUI STK Lever Head 1 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION1
EXPR STK Lever Head 2 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION2
EXPR STK Lever Head 3 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION3
EXPR STK Lever Head 4 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION4
EXPR STK Lever Head 5 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION5
EXPR STK Lever Head 6 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION6
EXPR STK Lever Head 7 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION7
EXPR STK Lever Head 8 Express Mode Switch
is Stuck Closed 162 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION8
EXPR STK Lever Head 1 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION1
TROL STK Lever Head 2 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION2
TROL STK Lever Head 3 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION3
TROL STK Lever Head 4 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION4
TROL STK Lever Head 5 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION5
TROL STK Lever Head 6 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION6
TROL STK Lever Head 7 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION7
TROL STK Lever Head 8 Troll Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 163 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION8 TROL
STK
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LED Head Head
Flas Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description h g LED g LED Primary Button
Lever Head 1 Sync Mode Cod Message Press Message
Switch is e
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION1 SYNC STK Lever Head 2 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION2 SYNC STK Lever Head 3 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION3 SYNC STK Lever Head 4 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION4 SYNC STK Lever Head 5 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION5 SYNC STK Lever Head 6 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION6 SYNC STK Lever Head 7 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION7 SYNC STK Lever Head 8 Sync Mode Switch is
Stuck Closed 164 N.A. Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION8 SYNC STK Transmission Input Speed Sensor
is Shorted 221 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
INPT SPD SHORT Transmission Input Speed Sensor
is Open 222 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
INPT SPD OPEN Propeller Speed Sensor is Shorted 223 Neutral Alarm TRAN
SYS FAULT PROP SPD SHORT Propeller Speed Sensor is Open 224 Neutral
Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT PROP SPD OPEN Propeller Speed Sensor is Missing.
This means there is no
propeller speed sensor
open or shorted fault but
one of the direction
clutches is fully engaged
and there is non-zero
engine speed but no
propeller speed. The
most likely cause is that
the sensor gap is too large. 225 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
PROP SPD MISSING Transmission Input Speed (Engine
Speed) is Missing. This
means there is no input
speed sensor open or
shorted fault but one of
the direction clutches is
fully engaged and there
is non-zero propeller
speed but no input
speed. The most likely
cause is that the sensor
gap is
too large. 226 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
INPT SPD MISSING Transmission is unable to Engage
because the Input Speed is Higher
than 1000 RPM 227 Neutral Alarm
Transmission Oil Temperature is
Low 231 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
OIL TEMP LOW Transmission Oil Temperature is
High 232 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
OIL TEMP HIGH Transmission Oil Temperature
Sensor is Open 233 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
OIL TEMP OPEN Transmission Oil Temperature
Sensor is Shorted 234 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT OIL TEMP
SHORT

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 Analog Digital
LED Head Head
Flas Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description h g LED g LED Primary Button
EC300 Controller Code Message Press Message
Internal
Temperature High 235 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
INT TEMP HIGH EC300 Controller Internal
Temperature Low 236 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
INT TEMP LOW Forward Valve Coil Circuit is Either
Open or Shorted 241 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
FORWARD CIRCUIT Reverse Valve Coil Circuit is Either
Open or Shorted 242 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
REVERSE CIRCUIT Shaft Brake Valve Coil Circuit is
Either Open or Shorted 244 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
SHFT BRK CIRCUIT Troll Valve Coil Circuit is Either
Open or Shorted 245 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
TROLL CIRCUIT Neutral Valve Coil Circuit is Either
Open or Shorted 246 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
NEUTRAL CIRCUIT Troll Enable Valve Coil Circuit is
Either Open or Shorted 247 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
TRL ENBL CIRCUIT Reverse & Forward Coils are on
Simultaneously 251 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Rev&Fwd BD COMBO Reverse & Neutral Coils are on
Simultaneously 252 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Rev&Neut BD COMBO Reverse & Brake Coils are on
Simultaneously 253 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Rev&Brak BD COMBO Reverse Coil & Neutral Relay are
on Simultaneously 254 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Rev&NRly BD COMBO Forward & Neutral Coils are on
Simultaneously 255 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Fwd&Neut BD COMBO Forward & Brake Coils are on
Simultaneously 256 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Fwd&Brak BD COMBO Forward & Neutral Relay on
Simultaneously 257 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Fwd&NRly BD COMBO Reverse Coil is on and Stabilizer
Disable is not on 262 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Rev&Stab BD COMBO Forward Coil is on and Stabilizer
Disable is on 263 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
Fwd&Stab BD COMBO PTO Coil Circuit is Either Open of
Shorted 264 Active Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT PTO Coil
Control Head 1 is Configured but
not detected 321 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION1 MISSING Control Head 2 is Configured but
not detected 322 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION2 MISSING Control Head 3 is Configured but
not detected 323 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION3 MISSING Lever Voltage of the Active Control
Head is out of Range 324 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
LEVER FAULT Control Head 1 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 325 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION1 LOW Control Head 2 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 326 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION2 LOW Control Head 3 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 327 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT STATION3
LOW
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LED Head Head
Flas Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description h g LED g LED Primary Button
Mode Switch Voltage of the Cod Message Press Message
Active e
Control Head is Invalid 331 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
ILLEGAL MODE Control Head 4 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 333 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION4 LOW Control Head 5 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 334 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION5 LOW Control Head 6 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 335 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION6 LOW Control Head 7 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 336 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION7 LOW Control Head 8 Power Supply
Voltage is Low 337 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION8 LOW Control Head 4 is Configured but
not detected 341 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION4 MISSING Control Head 5 is Configured but
not detected 342 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION5 MISSING Control Head 6 is Configured but
not detected 343 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION6 MISSING Control Head 7 is Configured but
not detected 344 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION7 MISSING Control Head 8 is Configured but
not detected 345 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
STATION8 MISSING Station Expansion Box Power
Problem 346 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
EXP BOX PWR PROB Differential Pressure Across the
Transmission Filter is High 421 Neutral Alarm TRAN OIL FILTER
FILTER PLUGGED Transmission Oil Pressure High
Fault 423 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
OIL PRES HIGH Transmission Main Oil Pressure is
Low 424 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
LOW OIL PRESSURE Transmission Main Oil Pressure
Sensor is Open 426 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
OIL SNSR OPEN Transmission Main Oil Pressure
Sensor is Shorted 427 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
OIL SNSR SHORT External Throttle Circuit Power
Supply is High 433 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
ThrotPwr HIGH External Throttle Circuit Power
Supply is Low 434 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
ThrotPwr LOW At Power on, Control Head 1 was
not Detected 436 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT COMM FLT
No Heads
Digital Lever Out of Calibration 441 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS
FAULT CAL Flt Lever Position Sensor 2 has Failed 442 Neutral
Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT POT2 Flt Digital Lever Non-Volatile Memory
Failure 443 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT NVM Flt
Digital Lever Internal Power Supply
is High 444 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT HIGH Flt
Digital Lever Internal Power Supply
is Low 445 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT LOW Flt
Lever Position Sensor 1 has Failed 446 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT POT1 Flt
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 Analog Digital
LED Head Head
Flas Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description h g LED g LED Primary Button
Transmission Output Sensor Cod Message Press Message
Excitation Voltage is Lower e
than
4.9V 451 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
PropXcte LOW Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor
Excitation Voltage is Higher than OilXcte HIGH
5.1V 452 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS
FAULT
Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor
Excitation Voltage is Lower than
4.9V 453 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS
FAULT OilXcte LOW Transmission Output Sensor
Excitation Voltage is Higher than
5.1V 454 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
PropXcte HIGH Servo Actuator is Configured as a
Mechanical Throttle and has an
Over Current Failure 521 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS FAULT
NO THROTTLE Servo Actuator is Configured as a
Mechanical Gear and has an over
Current Failure 522 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS
FAULT NO GEAR Servo Actuator is Configured as a
Mechanical Troll and has an over
Current Failure 523 Neutral Alarm TRAN SYS
FAULT NO TROLL Main or Auxiliary power input is too
high 531 Neutral Alarm PWR PROB
MAIN/AUX HIGH Main and Auxiliary power input are
too low 532 Neutral Alarm PWR PROB
MAIN/AUX LOW EC300 Controller Internal
Reference Voltage is too High 533 Neutral Alarm PWR PROB
A2D REF HIGH EC300 Controller Internal
Reference Voltage is too Low 534 Neutral Alarm PWR PROB
A2D REF LOW Program Memory Failed CRC
check at startup 535 Active Alarm TRAN SYS
FAULT CRC FAULT Over-Current Condition out of the
EC300DP – J11 Connector 564 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
POWER ON HIGH EC050DP used for Joystick is not
communicating with the EC300DP 611 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP JYSTK COMMS EC050DP Used for Joystick is
Reporting Both Forward and
Reverse Inputs On 615 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP JYSTK DIR FLT DP System is Sending Low Current
for Speed Command to the
EC050DP used for Joystick 616 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
JYSTK SPD LOW DP System is Sending High Current
for Speed Command to the
EC050DP used for Joystick 617 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
JYSTK SPD HIGH EC050DP Used for Joystick is
Reporting Forward Input Less than
4.5V with Respect to Ground 624 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
JYSTK FXCT LOW EC050DP Used for Joystick is
Reporting Forward Return Higher
than 0.5V with Respect to Ground 627 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP JYSTK
FRTN HI
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 Analog Digital
LED Head Head
Flas Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description h g LED g LED Primary Button
EC050DP Used for Joystick is Cod Message Press Message
Reporting Reverse Input Less e
than
4.5V with Respect to Ground 631 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
JYSTK RXCT LOW EC050DP Used for Joystick is
Reporting Reverse Return Higher
than 0.5V with Respect to Ground 634 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP JYSTK RRTN HI Input Power to the EC050DP used
for Joystick is Higher than 27V 635 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
JYSTK POWER HI Input Power to the EC050DP used
for Joystick is Lower than 9V 636 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
JYSTK POWER LO EC050DP Used for Auto-Position is
Not Communicating with the
EC300DP 641 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP AUTOP COMMS DP System is Sending Low Current
for Speed Command to the
EC050DP used for Auto-Position 646 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP AUTOP
SPD LOW

DP System is Sending
High Current for Speed
Command to the
EC050DP used for Auto-Position 647 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
AUTOP SPD HIGH EC050DP Used for Auto-Position is
Reporting Forward Input Less than
4.5V with Respect to Ground 654 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
AUTOP FXCT LOW EC050DP Used for Auto-Position is
Reporting Forward Return Higher
than 0.5V with Respect to Ground 657 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP AUTOP FRTN HI EC050DP Used for Auto-Position is
Reporting Reverse Input Less than
4.5V with Respect to Ground 661 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
AUTOP RXCT LOW EC050DP Used for Auto-Position is
Reporting Reverse Return Higher
than 0.5V with Respect to Ground 664 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP AUTOP RRTN HI Input Power to the EC050DP used
for Auto-Position is Higher than 27V 665 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
AUTOP POWER HI Input Power to the EC050DP used
for Auto-Position is Lower than 9V 666 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT DP
AUTOP POWER LO EC050DP Used for Auto-Position is
Reporting Both Forward and
Reverse Inputs On 676 Neutral Alarm DP SYSTM FAULT
DP AUTOP DIR FLT During Cruise Sync or Express
Sync the EC300 Controller has
Detected a Input Speed Sensor
Fault 722 Neutral Alarm
During Cruise Sync or
Express Sync the
EC300 Controller has
Detected a RS485
Communication
Problem 723 Neutral Alarm
During Express Sync the EC300
Controller has Detected a Propeller
Speed Sensor Fault 724 Neutral Alarm
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 Analog Digital
LED Head Head
Flas Flashin Flashin Display Display Double
Description h g LED g LED Primary Button
During Cruise Sync or Cod Message Press Message
Express e
Sync One of the Controllers
is
Unable to Sync 725 Neutral Alarm

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