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Volvo Penta EVC EC -C Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation 1(1) Electronic Vessel Control D4, D6, D9, D12, D16...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Electronic Vessel Control D4, D6, D9, D12, D16 Contents Safety precautions..........5 General information..........7 Engine monitoring and the EVC system.... .10 Engine.monitoring.system........ .10 The.EVC-C.system..........11 Installation tools and literature......13 Other special equipment........14 Major components.
  • Page 4 Contents. EVC-C Contents cont. Installation procedure, helm........ .49 Y-connector............49 Key.switch.and.relay......... .49 Start/stop.panel..........50 EVC.control.panel..........52 Powertrim.panel..........54 Relay.for.external.accessories......55 Instruments............57 Instrument,.panels.and.auxiliary.cable....59 Buzzer.............. .60 Auxilliary.dimmer.unit.(ADU)......61 Synchronizing.cable,.twin.installtions....62 EVC.system.display.......... .63 NMEA.0183.interface........

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Introduction Important! This.Installation.Manual.contains.the.information.you. The.following.special.warning.symbols.are.found.in. will.need.to.install.and.test.the.Electronic.Vessel.Con- this.manual.and.on.the.engine. trol.(EVC).system. Read.this.Installation.Manual.carefully.before.instal- WARNING!.Possible.danger.of.personal.injury,. lation..Incorrect.installation.may.result.in.personal. damage.to.property.or.mechanical.malfunction.if. injury.or.damage.to.property.or.the.engine.itself. the.instructions.are.not.followed. If.you.do.not.understand.or.are.uncertain.about.any. operation.or.information.in.this.Installation.Manual,. IMPORTANT! Used.to.draw.your.attention.to. please.contact.the.Volvo.Penta.organization. something.that.can.cause.damage.to.or.malfunc- tion.of.a.product.or.damage.to.property. NOTE! Used.to.draw.your.attention.to.important.in- formation.that.will.facilitate.the.work.or.operation.in. Installation progress. This.Installation.Manual.is.intended.for.professional. use.only. The.Manual.must.be.used.in.conjunction.with.the.rel- evant.Engine.Operator’s.Manual. A.summary.is.given.below.of.the.risks.and.safety.pre- cautions.you.must.observe.or.carry.out.when.install- Volvo.Penta.will.not.assume.any.liability.for.damage. ing.and.calibrating.the.EVC.system. to.materials.or.personal.injury,.which.may.result.if.the. installation.instructions.are.not.followed.or.if.the.work. is.carried.out.by.non-professional.personnel. .Before.carrying.out.electric.arc.welding,.remove:. The.installer.is.responsible.for.ensuring.that.the. -.connector.from.the.engine.control.unit..
  • Page 6 Safety.precautions. EVC-C D9, D12 and D16 engines .Always.ensure.that.the.+.(positive).and.–.(nega- tive).battery.leads.are.correctly.installed.on.their. corresponding.terminal.posts.on.the.batteries..In- correct.installation.can.result.in.serious.damage. to.the.electrical.equipment..Refer.to.the.wiring. diagrams.in.the.Engine.Instruction.Manual. .Always.use.protective.goggles.when.charging. or.handling.the.engine.batteries..The.battery. electrolyte.fluid.contains.sulfuric.acid.which.is. highly.corrosive..If.the.battery.electrolyte.comes. into.contact.with.unprotected.skin,.wash.it.off.im- mediately.using.copious.amounts.of.clean.water. and.soap,.then.seek.medical.assistance..If.the. electrolyte.fluid.comes.into.contact.with.the.eyes,. flush.your.eyes.immediately.(preferable.using.an. Press.the.lock.tab.up.and.pull.the.connector/connec- eye.bath).with.copious.amounts.of.clean.water,. tors.out..Refit.the.connector.to.the.engine.control.unit. and.obtain.medical.assistance.without.delay. after.disconnecting.the.welding.equipment. Take.care.to.avoid.all.moving.parts.of.the.engine. .IMPORTANT!.AB.Volvo.Penta.has.developed. during.testing.and.operation..Approaching.an. and.tested.the.complete.EVC.system.and.its. engine.which.is.operating.is.a.hazard.to.personal. components..However,.non.Volvo.Penta.compo- safety..Loose.clothing.or.long.hair.can.become. nents.or.components.installed.in.a.way.that.differ. entangled.in.moving.parts,.and.may.cause.seri- from.the.instructions.may.cause.the.system.to. ous.personal.injury. malfunction..In.this.case.Volvo.Penta.do.not.ac- cept.any.responsability. .Never.carry.out.work.on.an.engine.that.is.sus- pended.from.a.hoist.

  • Page 7: General Information

    General information About the Installation Manual Plan installations with care This.publication.is.intended.as.a.guide.for.the.instal- Great.care.must.be.taken.in.the.installation.of.en- lation.of.Volvo.Penta.EVC.system.for.D4,.D6,.D9,. gines.and.their.components.if.they.are.to.operate. D12.and.D16.engines,.Aquamatic.and.inboard.use.. perfectly..Always.make.sure.that.the.correct.specifica- The.publication.is.not.comprehensive.and.does.not. tions,.drawings.and.any.other.data.are.available.be- cover.every.possible.installation,.but.is.to.be.regard- fore.starting.work..This.will.allow.for.correct.planning. ed.as.recommendations.and.guidelines.applying.to. and.installation.right.from.the.start. Volvo.Penta.standards..Detailed.Installation.Instruc- Plan.the.engine.room.so.that.it.is.easy.to.carry.out. tions.are.included.in.most.of.the.accessory.kits. routine.service.operations.involving.the.replacement. These.recommendations.are.the.result.of.many.years. of.components..Compare.the.engine.Service.Manual. of.practical.experience.of.installations.from.all.over. with.the.original.drawings.showing.the.dimensions. the.world..Departures.from.recommended.proce- It.is.very.important.when.installing.engines.that.no. dures.etc..can.be.necessary.or.desirable,.however,.in. dirt.or.other.foreign.matter.gets.into.the.fuel,.cooling,. which.case.the.Volvo.Penta.organization.will.be.glad. intake.or.turbocharger.systems,.as.this.can.lead.to. to.offer.assistance.in.finding.a.solution.for.your.par- faults.or.engine.seizure..For.this.reason.the.systems. ticular.installation. must.be.sealed..Clean.supply.lines.and.hoses.before. It.is.the.sole.responsibility.of.the.installer.to.ensure.
  • Page 8 Life.boats.and.boats.for.commercial.activities.are.ap- •. Seals.may.only.be.broken.by.authorised.person- proved.by.classification.societies.or.by.the.navigation. nel.. authority.for.the.boat’s.registered.country. IMPORTANT!.Use.only.Volvo.Penta.Genuine. Parts.. Joint liability Using non-genuine parts will mean that AB Volvo Penta will no longer take responsibility Each.engine.consists.of.many.components.working. for the engine meeting the certified design... together..One.component.deviating.from.its.technical. All.damage.and.costs.caused.by.the.use.of.non- specification.can.cause.a.dramatic.increase.in.the. genuine.replacement.parts.will.not.be.covered. environmental.impact.of.an.engine..It.is.therefore.vital. by.Volvo.Penta. that.systems.that.can.be.adjusted.are.adjusted.prop- erly.and.that.Volvo.Penta.Genuine.Parts.are.used..
  • Page 9 EVC-C. General.information Conversion factors Metric to U.S. or IMP. conversion factors: U.S. or IMP. to metric conversion factors: To convert To convert from Multiply by from Multiply by Length . mm.. inch.. 0.03937.. inch.. mm.. 25.40 cm.. inch.. 0.3937.. inch.. cm..

  • Page 10: Engine Monitoring And The Evc System

    Engine monitoring and the EVC system HCU. (Helm.station. Control.Unit) ECU. (Engine.. Control.Unit) HCU. (Helm.station. Control.Unit) CAN.bus PCU. (Powertrain.. Control.Unit) Actuator. (gear.shifting.. DPH/DPR) Engine monitoring system unit.. The.injectors.contain.an.electro-magnetic.valve.which. The.engines.are.equipped.with.common.rail.system. sets.the.amount.of.fuel.injected.and.the.correct.tim- and.electronically.controlled.injectors.(D4,.D6).or.unit. ing..The.monitoring.system.measures.the.charge.air. injectors.(D9,.D12,.D16).with.an.electronic.control. pressure.and.temperature,.and.calculates.the.avail- able.air.mass..This.determines.the.maximum.amount. of.fuel.that.can.be.injected.(smoke.limiter.function). The.system.also.limits.the.maximum.torque.available. Diagnostics at.the.engine.speed.registered.to.protect.the.engine. and.transmission.from.overload. Cooling.temp. Engine.speed To.protect.the.engine.at.too.high.coolant.or.charge.air.

  • Page 11: The.evc-C.system

    EVC-C. Engine.monitoring.and.the.EVC.system The EVC -C system Engine synchronization Engine.synchronization.results.in.better.comfort,. The.Electronic.Vessel.Control.(EVC).system.is.a.so. good.fuel.economy.and.minimized.wear.due.to.less. called.distributed.system..The.principle.of.a.distrib- vibration.and.reduced.noise.level..The.master.(port). uted.system.is.to.have."small".electronic.units,.called. and.slave.(starboard).systems.must.be.able.to.com- nodes,.located.at.suitable.places.in.the.boat. municate.to.allow.synchronization..For.this.reason.a. The.EVC.nodes.are.the.Powertrain.Control.Unit. synchronization.cable.must.be.installed.at.each.helm. (PCU).and.the.Helm.station.Control.Unit.(HCU).. Nodes.are.located.close.to.the.components.they.are. connected.to..A.helm.node.is.located.close.to.the. Instrumentation helm..A.powertrain.node.is.mounted.in.the.engine. The.instruments.use.a.serial.communication.bus..The. room. serial.communication.bus.in.combination.with.EVC. Each.node.is.connected.to.a.number.of.adjacent. radically.reduces.wiring.and.simplifies.installation.. components,.such.as.sensors,.controls,.instruments. Gauges.are.available.with.white.or.black.dial.face. and.actuators. and.chromed.or.black.bezel. Each.PCU.and.HCU.is.programmed.for.a.specific. engine..There.is.a.sticker.with.serial.no..and.chassis. EVC system tachometer no..on.each.PCU.and.HCU..The.serial.no..must.cor- respond.with.the.sticker.on.the.engine. This.tachometer.will.be.recommended.as.a.standard.
  • Page 12 Engine.monitoring.and.the.EVC.system. EVC-C Fuel level Volvo Penta Lowspeed function D4, D6, D9, D12 EVC-C.makes.it.easy.to.install.the.fuel.level.indica- Boats.with.powerful.engines.can.be.difficult.to.ma- tion..All.you.need.is.a.fuel.level.sensor.in.the.fuel.tank. neuver.in.narrow.waters.since.the.boat.speed.is.high. and.a.fuel.level.gauge.or.a.display.at.the.helm..If.a. even.at.idling.speed..This.problem.is.minimised.us- fuel.level.gauge.is.used.it.must.be.connected.to.the. ing.Volvo.Penta.Lowspeed.functionality..EVC.system. instrument.serial.communication.bus..The.PCU–en- controls.the.reverse.gear.to.slip.hydraulically.so.that. gine.cable.harness.has.an.input.for.the.fuel.level. lower.boat.speed.can.be.achieved. sender.. The.gear.slip.can.be.implemented.by.means.of.a. The.system.has.a."Multipoint.setting".facility.with.a. separate.trolling.valve.or.by.controlling.primary.or. possibility.of.setting.fuel.level.in.six.steps.depending. secondary.solenoids,.depending.on.type.of.reverse. on.the.fuel.tank.shape. gear..The.reverse.gear.also.has.to.be.equipped.with. an.rpm.sensor.and.a.tooth.wheel.on.the.output.shaft. as.well.as.an.oil.pressure/oil.temperature.sensor.. Trip computer EVC.supports.trip.computer.functions.if.following.are. installed.. Volvo Penta trolling function, D9, D12 multisensor.or.NMEA.0183/NMEA.2000.compat-...

  • Page 13: Installation Tools And Literature

    -C Electron- All.installation.instructions.and.templates.are.in- ic Vessel Control Volvo Penta IPS. cluded.in.each.kit..Please.refer.to.the.Templates for controls and panels.chapter. For.D4,.D6: Installation Aquamatic DPH, DPR, Volvo Penta IPS, Inboard - D4, D6. For.D9,.D12.and.D16: Installation Marine Propul- sion Diesel Engines Inboard - D5–D16 series. Multimeter Special.tool.9812519 Installation instructions Installation.instructions.are.included.in.most.kits...

  • Page 14: Other Special Equipment

    Other special equipment The.tools.below.are.intended.for.use.in.work.on.the.cable.harnesses.of.the.engine..The.tools.are.not.included.in. Volvo.Penta’s.range,.they.must.be.ordered.from.a.local.AMP.or.Deutsch.dealer..If.you.experience.problems.in. contacting.a.dealer,.please.contact.Volvo.Penta.Quality.Action.Center.for.advice.. HDT-48-00 AMP 725 840 AMP 58 495 AMP 726 534 AMP 726 519 AMP 825 514 AMP 725 938 AMP 825 582 Blades and sockets 3.5 mm (0.14") Deutsch connectors 725.9380.. Disassembly.tool HDT-48-00.. Crimping.tool. 825.582-2..

  • Page 15: Major Components

    Major components General view Helm Control Helm Control Unit (HCU),. Unit (HCU),. flybridge..Star- flybridge... board.engine Port.engine. (master) Electronic Controls Helm Control Unit (HCU)..Port.engine. (master) Helm Control Unit (HCU).. Starboard. engine Powertrain Control Unit (PCU)... Starboard.engine Helm Control Unit (HCU),. main.station.. Port.engine.
  • Page 16 Major.components. EVC-C Electronic controls Side mounted control Potentiometer Top mounted controls Neutral.switch Control,.single.engine Side mounted lever control.for.electronic.control.of. engine.speed.and.gear.shifting..Available.for.single. installation. Control,.twin.installation Side mounted control with Powertrim switch Lever controls.for.electronic.control.of.engine.speed. and.gear.shifting..Available.in.black.or.stainless.steel. housing.and.for.both.single.and.twin.installation. The.controls.are.equipped.with.neutral.switches. Side mounted control. DPH and DPR applications Potentiometer Neutral.switch Side mounted lever control.for.electronic.control.of.
  • Page 17 EVC-C. Major.components EVC control panels Powertrim control panel, stern drive DPH/DPR Control.panel,. .single.engine The.panel.can.be.installed.with.a.frame.or.flush.on. dashboard..The.panel.is.supplied.with.the.necessary. connections.. Control.panel,.. twin.installation A.control.panel.is.required.to.start.and.operate.EVC. engines. The.panels.can.be.installed.with.frames.or.flush.on. dashboard..The.panels.are.supplied.with.the.neces- sary.connections.
  • Page 18 Major.components. EVC-C Start/stop control panel, EVC system display, secondary helm station including cable Start/stop.panel,. .single.engine The.Volvo.Penta.EVC.system.display.is.an.on-board. instrument.for.indication.of.engine.operating.values,. boat.speed.and.other.data..The.display.consists.of. a.self-contained,.computerised.unit.for.fixed.installa- tion.on.a.dash.board..A.Liquid.Crystal.Display.(LCD). screen.is.used.for.data.presentation. The.EVC.system.display.can.show.information.from. Start/stop.panel,. one.or.two.engines. .twin.installation If.only.a.display.is.used.(no.tachometer).this.requires. an.additional.buzzer.and.an.instrument,.panels.and. auxiliary.cable. IMPORTANT!.An.EVC.system.display.can.be. connected.together.with.a.tachometer..The.dis- play.can.also.substitute.a.tachometer..The.EVC. system.must.have.either.a.tachometer.or.a.dis- play.. Key switch, main station To.start.and.stop.the.engine.from.a.secondary.helm. station. The.panel.can.be.mounted.with.a.frame.or.flush.on. dashboard..The.panels.are.supplied.with.all.neces- sary.connections.
  • Page 19 EVC-C. Major.components Instruments There.is.a.variety.of.instruments.available.for.the. EVC.system..The.instruments.can.be.ordered.with. black.or.white.dial.face. The.instruments.can.be.mounted.with.an.attaching. Voltage.. ring.or.clamp.or.flush.on.dashboard..The.instruments. ∅ 52.mm.(2.05").. (12V/24V) are.delivered.with.the.necessary.wiring.for.connec- tion.to.the.system. Some.of.the.most.common.instrument.types.are. shown.below. Trim.instrument,.analog.. ∅ 52.mm.(2.05") EVC.system. tachometer..Engine. speed.incl..buzzer. and.communication. display.. ∅ 85.mm.(3.35"). ∅ 110.mm.(4.33"). (rpm).. Trim.instrument,.digital. The.EVC.system.tachometer.has.an.integrated. ∅ 52.mm.(2.05") buzzer.and.a.communication.LCD.showing.alarms,. diagnosis.data.and.information.about.the.system. NOTE!.The.EVC.system.allows.maximum.one. tachometer.per.helm.station.(HCU). Rudder.indicator. ∅ 52.mm.(2.05") Speedometer.
  • Page 20 Major.components. EVC-C Instrument ring kit, Multisensor chrome/black Transom.mounted. sensor The.kit.contains.a.front.ring,.a.gasket.and.an.attach- Hull.mounted. ing.nut.or.an.attaching.clamp... sensor Diameters.52.mm.(2.05"),.85.mm.(3.35").or.110.mm. (4.33").depending.on.type.of.instrument. Front.ring Gasket The.multisensor.is.available.in.two.designs,.for.tran- Attaching.nut som.mounting.and.for.hull.mounting..The.multisen- sor.submits.data.about.boat.speed,.water.depth.and. water.temperature..Data.can.be.shown.in.the.EVC. display..The.speed.data.is.also.available.in.an.instru- Attaching.clamp ment.(speedometer).. Gasket for flush mounted 4–20 mA input interface for instruments auxiliary control levers Input.interface.to.aftermarket.control.systems.that. support.4–20.mA..No.calibration.is.needed. If.the.instruments.should.be.flush.mounted.into.the.
  • Page 21 EVC-C. Major.components NMEA 0183 interface Actuator D4/D6, stern drive DPH/DPR Early. design Actuator.which.operate.the.shift.control.cable.to.the. Transmits:. stern.drive. Information.about.boat.speed.from.a.GPS.or.similar,. to.be.presented.on.an.instrument.and.in.the.tachom- eter.or.the.EVC.system.display..An.NMEA.interface/ Adapter for mechanical multisensor.must.be.installed.to.supply.this.informa- controls tion.to.the.EVC.system.. Lever. control NMEA 2000 interface Neutral. switch Use.of.an.adapter.for.mechanical.controls.will.enable. you.to.use.any.mechanical.control.in.combination. with..the.EVC.system..The.adapter.will.convert.the. mechanical.push-pull.movement.into.an.electric.sig- nal.. Transmits:.. Engine.data.information.to.third.party.NMEA.2000. A.neutral.switch.with.a.connector.(pig.tail).is.con- compatible.equipment.. nected.to.the.adapter.lever.
  • Page 22 Major.components. EVC-C Fuel level sender and fresh Powertrain control unit, water level sender Helm station control unit, Label.. EVC-C.version Fresh.water.. Fuel. level.sender level.sender Length. 160.mm.(6.3."). Width. 180.mm.(7.1."). Heigth. 65.mm.(2.6."). The.fuel.and.water.tank.levels.can.be.displayed.on. Label.. the.EVC.display.or.in.separate.instruments. EVC-C.version Level.sender.suitable.for.tanks.with.a.height.of.max.. 600.mm.(23").. Fuel level sender resistance (two types): . 3.–180.ohms,.3.ohms.=.empty.tank.
  • Page 23 EVC-C. Major.components Cables and cable harnesses, Inboard Transmission cable HS45/HS63 D4 and D6 engines HS80/HS85, 12-pin Stern drive DPH, DPR Engine/actuator/Powertrim cable, GEARBOX.CONN 29-pin WATER. CONN.X3. LEVEL. Pink SENDER. (blue) DIAGNOSE.CONN. RUDDER. ANGLE. SENDER. (green) FUEL.LEVEL. SENDER.(black) Part.No. POWERTRIM.CONN. ENGINE. CONN.
  • Page 24 Major.components. EVC-C Cables and cable harnesses, Transmission cable, 12-pin Reverse gear type ZF D9, D12 and D16 engines Transmission cable, 12-pin Engine/transmission cable, 29-pin REV..PICK-UP GEARBOX.CONN WATER. OIL.TEMP/. CONN.X3. LEVEL. PRESSURE Pink SENDER. (blue) DIAGNOSE.CONN. RUDDER. ANGLE. TROLLING. SENDER. ..(Slip.valve) (green) FUEL.LEVEL.
  • Page 25 EVC-C. Major.components Cables and cable harnesses, Y-split multilink, 6-pin all engines Yellow.PVC-coating. MULTILINK.BREAKOUT Standard bus cable, 6-pin CONN.X2. Part.No. Green Green Part.No. MULTILINK. MULTILINK. .Yellow.label ..Yellow.label For.making.branches.in.the.multilink.cabling,.EVC. Green display–sync..connection–NMEA-connection. NOTE! Do.not.install.an.Y-split.cable.without.having. the.MULTILINK.BREAKOUT.connected. The.cable.must.be.used.to.connect.the.PCU.to.the. Length,.m.(ft):. 0.5.(1.6) HCU.. NOTE!.The.cable.has.female.connections.in.both. ends.and.cannot.be.used.as.an.extension. Two.female.connectors.. Length.m:. 5,.7,.9,.11,.13.
  • Page 26 Major.components. EVC-C Display cable, 6-pin/12-pin Key switch and relay cable, 6-pin X5.MULTILINK. Yellow Part.No. Relay DISPLAY. CONN. Relay. socket To.connect.the.EVC.System.Display.to.the.multilink. cable.or.the.MULTILINK.BREAKOUT.on.the.Y-split. cable.from.connection.X5.on.the.HCU. Two.female.connectors Length,.m.(ft):. 1.5.(5) CONN.X4. Part.No. Gray Connects.the.key.switch.to.the.HCU..The.relay.to. external.accessories,.if.used,.should.be.connected.to. Control lever cable, 6-pin the.relay.socket.included.in.the.cable. Length,.m.(ft),.connector–key:.1.5.(5). Length,.m.(ft),.connector–relay:.1.5.(5) THROTTLE.POT Start/stop panel and relay cable, GEAR.POT 6-pin (option) Relay...
  • Page 27 EVC-C. Major.components Extension cables, Multilink/tachometer and sychronization cable, 6-pin all engines MULTILINK. Yellow 6-pin Part.No. MULTILINK. Yellow This.cable.has.female/female.connectors..It.is.used.. This.cable.is.used.as.a.synchronisation.cable.exten- to.connect.the.tachometer.to.the.multilink.chain. sion. In.a.twin.installation.the.cable.is.used.to.connect.both. It.is.also.used.as.an.extension.in.all.other.6-pin,. the.HCUs,.to.synchronize.the.engines. male/female.combinations. Two.female.connectors Male.and.female.connectors. Length,.m.(ft):.1.5.(5) Length.m:. 1.5,.3,.5,.7,.9,.11. Length.ft:. 5,.10,.16,.23,.30,.36 Instrument, panels and auxiliary cable, 6-pin (option) Instruments, 3-pin Part.No.

  • Page 28: Installation Procedure, General

    Installation procedure, general D4 or D6 engine, single installation with stern drive DPH/DPR Instruments Auxiliary. dimmer.unit. (ADU) To.secondary.. helm.station EVC.system. tachometer EVC.system. display. Control Key. switch NMEA.. interface Protection. Relay,.. (Plug) external.. accessories Multilink. Multilink. breakout breakout Multilink. breakout Y-split. Multilink Multisensor Y-connector...

  • Page 29: Cable.routing

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.general Cable routing D4 and D6 . Twin engine installation, main and secondary helm stations. Stern drive DPH/DPR installation is shown. Instruments Instruments EVC.system. EVC.system. tachometer tachometer Secondary EVC.. station system. display Relay EVC. Powertrim. control. panel panel Controls Start/stop.
  • Page 30 Installation.procedure,.general. EVC-C D4, D6, D9, D12 and D16. Single engine installation, main and secondary helm stations. Reverse gear installation is shown EVC.System. Instruments Tachometer Secondary station Start/stop. panel Control EVC. control. panel Gear.pot.. switches. not.used Main station Instruments EVC. System. Key.
  • Page 31 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.general Cables and cable harnesses Pos. in figure on previous pages . –. Transmission.cable.(reverse.gear)... 2.0. D4/D6,.12-pin. . 1 a.. PCU–Engine/Drive.actuator/Powertrim.pump,. 3.0. .D4/D6,.DPH/DPR,.29-pin. 5.0. .1b.. PCU–Engine/transmission,.inboard,.29-pin,.. 3.0. D4/D6. 5.0. .1c.. PCU–Engine/transmission,.inboard,.29-pin,.. 3.0. D9/D12/D16. 5.0. . 2.. Standard.EVC.bus.cable.PCU–HCU,.6-pin. 5.0. 7.0. 9.0. 11.0.

  • Page 32: Marking.and.color.coding.of.cables

    Installation.procedure,.general. EVC-C Connector dimensions: Connector.dimensions.are.given.to.facilitate.making. of.lead-throughs.in.bulk.heads.etc. 3-pin H. =.18.mm.(0.71.in.). W. =.26.mm.(1.02.in.). D. =.26.mm.(1.02.in.) 6-pin H. =.21.mm.(0.82.in.). W. =.23.mm.(0.88.in.). 6-pin 3-pin D. =.32.mm.(1.26.in.) 8-pin H. =.25.mm.(0.99.in.). W. =.37.mm.(1.44.in.). D. =.45.mm.(1.77.in.) 12-pin H. =.23.mm.(0.88.in.). W. =.41.mm.(1.62.in.). D. =.48.mm.(1.90.in.) 8-pin 12-pin Marking and Twin installations, starboard and port engine color coding of cables...

  • Page 33: Building.an.evc.network

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.general Building an EVC network Requirements The.EVC.system.is.a.distributed.system.with.the. electronic.units.(nodes).located.all.around.the.boat.. The.EVC.nodes.are.the.Powertrain.Control.Unit. Part.No. (PCU).located.in.the.engine.room.and.the.Helm. Control.Unit.(HCU).located.near.the.helm.station.. The.standard.bus.cable.connects.the.nodes.to.each. other.and.forms.a.network..The.standard.bus.cable,. Connection.to.. PCU.or.HCU Y-connectors.and.extension.cables.are.used.for.this. purpose. This.is.avoided.by.always.connecting.the.longer. cable.on.the.Y-connector.directly.to.the.node.(PCU. or.HCU).without.using.any.extension.cable. IMPORTANT!.Note.that.the.Y-connector.always. is.connected.directly.to.a.node.without.use.of. any.extension.cable. Important Fig..A IMPORTANT!.Never.use.any.kind.of.grease.in. the.EVC.connectors. Fig..B The.nodes.must.be.conneced.and.the.network.must. be.designed.in.such.a.way.that.no.branches.will.be. formed..Longer.branches.(max..0.5.m/1.6.ft).may. generate.communication.disturbances.in.the.EVC. bus.cable.. IMPORTANT!.Never.cut.or.modifiy.the.Volvo. Figure.A.above.illustrates.a.correctly.designed.net- Penta.EVC.cable.harnesses..For.extra.power. work.including.three.helm.stations..Figure.B.gives.an. supply.use.the.Volvo.Penta.relay.for.accessories.. example.of.an.incorrect.network.with.long.branches.

  • Page 34: Identification.of.the.pcu.and.the.hcu

    Installation.procedure,.general. EVC-C Identification This.is.carried.out.by.checking.indentically.designed. labels,.placed.on.the.node.gables,.on.top.of.the.en- of the PCU and the HCU gine.cover.and.on.the.engine.control.unit.(ECU).. Identification.is.done.by.using.the.ENGINE CHASSIS ID..number. .IMPORTANT!.The.CHASSIS.ID..number.on.the. node.labels.must.correspond.with.the.CHASSIS. ID..number.on.the.engine.labels. The.CHASSIS.ID..number.is.also.intended.for.the. Volvo.Penta.organisation.for.identification.of.the.sys- tem.in.the.VODIA.diagnostic.tool.. The.CHASSIS.ID..number.can.also.be.shown.in.the. tachometer.display.or.in.the.EVC.system.display. PCUs.and.HCUs.in.the.EVC-C.system.have.a.label.. fitted.on.front.side.with.the.letter."C".printed.on.it.and. "Chassis conflict" with.the.following.marking:. NOTE!.If.there.is.no.correspondence.between.the. On.the.PCU.unit. PCU MID 187. CHASSIS.ID..numbers,.this.will.be.indicated.in.the. HCU MID 164 On.the.HCU.unit. tachometer.display.or.EVC.system.display..Alarm. NOTE!.New.and.old.hardware.are.not.interchange- indication.will.also.be.shown.in.the.displays.and.the.

  • Page 35: Installation Procedure, Engine Room

    Installation procedure, engine room Location and mounting NOTE!.The.HCUs.in.a.twin installation.can.be.in- stalled.with.a.maximum.distance.between.them.of. of the PCU and the HCU approximately.0.8.m.(2.6.ft).as.the.synchronization. cable.has.a.length.of.1m.(3.ft). PCU location Locate.the.PCU.node.in.the.engine.room,.far.from. heat.sources.and.in.a.dry.and.accessible.place. HCU location Alwas.locate.the.HCU.node.in.a.dry.and.accessible. place.and.close.to.the.helm.station.it.is.serving. Mounting The.PCUs.and.HCUs.can.also.be.stacked.through. slides.on.top.the.nodes.. NOTE!.Maximum.two.units.are.to.be.stacked. The.PCU/HCU.nodes.shall.be.fitted.with.three screws. Cables.shall.be.lead.into.the.PCU/HCU.in.a.way.such. that.no.water.can.enter.into.the.units.or.the.cable. harnesses. .IMPORTANT!.Never.mount.the.PCU.and.HCU. units.with.the.connectors.pointing.upwards.

  • Page 36: Engine-Pcu.cable,.Stern.drive

    Installation.procedure,.engine.room. EVC-C Engine–PCU cable Engine–PCU cable D4/D6 D4/D6/D9/D12/D16 Stern drive DPH/DPR Inboard engines CONN.X3. WATER. WATER. Pink LEVEL. CONN.X3. LEVEL. Pink SENDER. SENDER. (blue) (blue) RUDDER. DIAGNOSE.CONN. DIAGNOSE.CONN. RUDDER. ANGLE. ANGLE. SENDER. SENDER. (green) (green) FUEL.LEVEL. FUEL.LEVEL. SENDER.(black) SENDER.(black) GEARBOX.. CONN.

  • Page 37: Transmission.cables

    EVC-C. . Installation.procedure,.engine.room Transmission cable Transmission cable D4/D6 D9/D12/D16 Inboard engines Reverse gear type ZF GEARBOX.CONN REV..PICK-UP OIL.TEMP. PRESSURE GEARBOX. CONN TROLLING. .(Slip.valve) SECONDARY PRIMARY REV..PICK-UP Reverse gear type Twin Disc OIL.TEMP/. GEARBOX. PRESSURE CONN REV..PICK-UP This.cable.harness.has.connectors.to: gear.shift.solenoides.on.the.reverse.gear,.. A.and.B. revolution.pick-up.for.output.shaft.speed.on.. reverse.gear,.on.HS80/HS85.in.Volvo.Penta.

  • Page 38: Checking.rotation.of.propeller,.D4/D6

    Installation.procedure,.engine.room. EVC-C Checking rotation of propeller Twin installation D4/D6 Inboard engines Reverse gear HS45/HS63/HS80/HS85 The.solenoid.connectors.shall.be.set.up.for.right- hand.rotation.in.forward.gear.as.standard..The.cable. kit.connectors.are.marked.A.and.B.and.the.solenoid. valves.are.marked.A.for.primary.valve.and.B.for.sec- ondary.valve.. NOTE!.The.standard.fitting.gives.A.to.valve.A.and.B. to.valve.B.. Port. Starboard. Left-hand.rota- Right-hand. tion rotation Cable.. marking:.A Valve.mark- ing:.A Illustration.shows.propellers.seen.from.the.aft.for- ward..Starboard.engine,.standard.right-hand.rotation. Cable.. and.port.engine.left-hand.rotation.. marking:.B Solenoid. valve Rev.gear. Cable.. . valve.marking.

  • Page 39: Checking.rotation.of.propeller,.D9/D12/D16

    EVC-C. . Installation.procedure,.engine.room Checking rotation of propeller. Reverse gear D9/D12/D16 engine ZF280AE/VE, ZF286AE/VE, ZF305AE The.solenoid.connectors.are.factory.fitted.for.left- hand.rotation.in.forward.gear..The.cable.kit.is.marked. with.PRIMARY.and.SECONDARY..There.is.no.cor- responding.mark.on.the.reverse.gear,.so.make.sure. that.the.connectors.are.properly.fitted.for.your.instal- SECONDARY lation.. PRIMARY Check.the.adjacent.figures.which.describe.cable.con- nected.for.left-hand.rotation.. For.right-hand.rotation,.switch.the.cable.connectors. on.the.gear.shift.solenoids. TROLLING OIL.TEMP. PRESSURE Twin installation REV..PICK-UP ZF280AE Primary. valve Secondary. valve Port. Starboard. Left-hand.rota- Right-hand.
  • Page 40 Installation.procedure,.engine.room. EVC-C D9, D12DMP D9, D12DMP Reverse gear Reverse gear MG5065AE, MG5075AE, MG5075IVE MG5114SCE/DCE Oil.temp/. pressure. sender PRIMARY Primary. SECONDARY valve Secondary. valve SECONDARY PRIMARY OIL.TEMP. PRESSURE TROLLING. The.figure.shows.reverse.gear.with.cables.connected. for.left-hand.rotation.in.forward.gear. REV..PICK-UP IMPORTANT!.Apply.low.temperature.grease,. Volvo.Penta.part.no..1161417-9.in.the.solenoid. The.figure.shows.reverse.gear.with.cables.connected. connectors.prior.to.connection.. for.left-hand.rotation.in.forward.gear. IMPORTANT!.Apply.low.temperature.grease,. D12DMP Volvo.Penta.part.no..1161417-9.in.the.solenoid. Reverse gear connectors.prior.to.connection.
  • Page 41 EVC-C. . Installation.procedure,.engine.room Reverse gear MG 5145A, MG 5170DCE TROLLING. (not.used). Secondary. valve Primary. Oil.temp/. valve pressure. sender SECONDARY REV..PICK-UP. PRIMARY (not.used) The.figure.shows.reverse.gear.with.cables.connected. for.left-hand.rotation.in.forward.gear. IMPORTANT!.Apply.low.temperature.grease,. Volvo.Penta.part.no..1161417-9.in.the.solenoid. connectors.prior.to.connection.

  • Page 42: Volvo.penta.lowspeed.and.trolling

    Installation.procedure,.engine.room. EVC-C Volvo Penta Lowspeed and Trolling function Tooth.wheel Slip.valve.with.Volvo.Penta.Lowspeed.function.are. implemented.on.the.following.engines.and.reverse. gears:. D6 engines Reverse gear HS80A/IV. . HS85A/IV. D9 engines Reverse gear ZF.280.A/IV.. MG5065.A. Propeller.. REV.PICK-UP. ZF.286.A/IV.. MG5075.A/IV. Speed.sensor shaft.flange D12DMP engines Reverse gear ZF.311.A. MG5114.SC. ZF.325.A/IV.. MG5114.DC. Figure shows a ZF286 application.

  • Page 43: Pcu,.Installation

    EVC-C. . Installation.procedure,.engine.room PCU, installation Fuel and fresh water level senders PCU label Installation of sender in tank Green Pink The.Volvo.Penta.fuel.and.fresh.water.level.senders. are.suitable.for.a.max..tank.depth.(H.max).of.600.mm. (23")..If.the.tank.is.deeper,.use.another.sender.but. note.that.this.sender.must.have.the.following.resis- X2:DATALINK X3:ENGINE tance.scales: Fuel (two types). X2.Green. Data.link.–.EVC.bus.cable 3.–180.ohms,.3.ohms.=.empty.tank. 240.–30.ohms,.240.ohms.=.empty.tank X3.Pink.. Engine.and.transmission Fresh water There.is.a.label.on.the.PCU.showing.the.connectors. 3.–180.ohms,.3.ohms.=.empty.tank.. with.marking.and.color.coding..
  • Page 44 Installation.procedure,.engine.room. EVC-C Calibration of fuel level The.fuel.level.sender.is.calibrated.by.the.EVC.sys- tem.tachometer/display.and.the.EVC.control.panel.. Please.refer.to.the.Calibration and settings.section. in.this.manual. NOTE!.Incorrect.. mounting.of.float Fuel.level.sender Fuel.level.sender Fresh.water.level.sender Install.the.float.as.in.figure..Calculate.and.adjust.the. length.of.the.float.arm.using.the.formula:.. R=H/1.64-18 mm.and.also.on.the.basis.of.the.mini- mum.and.maximum.fuel.levels.. Example:.H=580.mm.(H/2=290.mm). R=580/1.64-18. R=353-18. R=336.mm Fresh.water.level.sender Tighten.the.screw.and.cut.off.the.projecting.part.of. the.float.arm. Tighten.the.two.screws.on.the.sensor.securely..The. minimum.fluid.level.must.not.be.lower.than.the.fluid. IMPORTANT! It.is.very.important.that.the.float.is. exit.hole. installed.on.the.correct.side.of.the.sensor. If.the.minimum.sensor.length.is.too.long,.you.can.cut. it.to.a.suitable.length.
  • Page 45 EVC-C. . Installation.procedure,.engine.room FUEL.LEVEL. SENDER.(black) GN/SB.=.Signal. SB.=.Reference WATER.LEVEL. SENDER.(blue) BL/SB.=.Signal. SB.=.Reference Fuel.level.sender Connect.the.black.(fuel.level.sender).or.blue.(water. level.sender).cable.to.the.terminal.marked.⊥.(earth/ ground).and.the.green/black.or.blue/black.cable.to. the.other.terminal. Fresh.water.level.sender NOTE!.On.the.Fuel/Water.level.sender.cables.a.bat- tery.minus/ground.cable.must.be.connected.to.the. Assemble.the.ring.with.the.tapped.holes.and.rub- reference.line.(black.or.blue)..This.cable.is.not.includ- ber.seals.with.the.long.screw..Note.the.locations.of. ed.in.the.cable.harness. the.cutout.on.the.ring.with.the.tapped.holes,.and.the. marks.on.the.upper.ring.and.rubber.seals..Make.sure. that.there.is.the.greatest.possible.distance.between. Setting of low fuel alarm the.seal.and.the.ring.with.the.tapped.holes. Setting.(on/off).of.the.fuel.alarm.is.made.via.the. Lower.the.sensor.with.float.and.the.ring.with.tapped. EVC.system.tachometer/display.and.the.EVC.control. holes.down.into.the.tank..The.rubber.seal.must.be. panel..Please.refer.to.the.Calibration and settings section.in.this.manual. NOTE!.The.default.level.of.the.fuel.alarm.is.set.to.0%.

  • Page 46: Rudder.indicator

    Installation.procedure,.engine.room. EVC-C Rudder indicator Working.area.3–180.ohms. NOTE! The.control.rod.in.this.kit.is.designed.for.. general.installations..In.another.type.of.installation,. an.alternative.control.rod.version.may.have.to.be. used. Fitting of sensor NOTE!.Always.connect.the.rudder.indicator.to.port. Port.side driveline. Install.the.bracket.for.the.control.rod. IMPORTANT.Position.the.sensor.so.that.the.. sensor.shows.exactly full.mechanical.extension. to.both.starboard.and.port.when.the.rudder.does. the.same.. Install.the.sensor.with.washers.and.screws.without. fully.tightening.the.screws..The.sensor.position.can. be.adjusted.when.cables.have.been.connected.to.the. sensor.and.the.system.is.powered.up. Connecting cables to sensor Negative. (–) Install.the.nuts.and.the.ball.cups.on.the.control.rod.. Remove.the.existing.lever.on.the.sensor..Install.the. new.lever.with.the.existing.screw. .IMPORTANT!.Adjust.the.lever.length.so.that.the. sensor.shows.exactly full.mechanical.extension. to.starboard.and.port.when.the.rudder.does.the. same.. Install.the.control.rod.between.the.ball.joints.on.the.

  • Page 47: Standard.bus.cable.pcu-Hcu

    EVC-C. . Installation.procedure,.engine.room Standard bus cable, PCU–HCU HCU, installation HCU label CONN.X2. Green Part.No. Green Gray Blue Green Pink Yellow X8:NOT.USED X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINK X3:AUX X5:MULTILINK X4:KEY Green There.is.a.label.on.the.HCU.showing.the.connectors. with.marking.and.color.coding.. X2. Green. Data.link.–.EVC.bus.cable. X3. Pink. Auxliliary.bus.–.EVC.control.panel,.. Green Pink Powertrim.panel X4. Gray. Key.switch.or.start/stop.panel X5.

  • Page 48: Powertrim.system,.D4/D6.Stern.drive

    Gear Gear Powertrim. To.EVC.cable. pump POWERTRIM. CONN. GEARBOX.CONN Connect.the.actuator.connector.to.the.cable.harness. connector.marked.GEARBOX.CONN..Use.a.6-pin. standard.extension.cable.if.necesary. Clamp.the.cables.in.a.proper.way. Please.refer.to.Installation Marine Diesel Engines To.trim.. potentiometer. Aquamatic, Volvo Penta IPS, Inboard - D4, D6.for. (trim.sender) actuator.mounting.instructions. IMPORTANT!.Power.up.the.system.before.con- Connect.the.6-pin.connector.from.the.Powertrim. nection.of.the.shift.cable.to.make.sure.that.the. pump.harness.to.the.engine.and.transmission.cable. gear.shift.actuator.is.in.NEUTRAL.position. connector.marked.POWERTRIM.CONN.. Connect.the.power.supply.cable,.ring.terminals,.posi- tive.(+).to.55A.fuse.on.port.side.of.engine.and.nega- tive.(–).to.starter.. Connect.the.cable.from.the.trim.potentiometer.(.trim. sender).on.the.shield.to.the.trim.pump.3-pin.connec- tor.

  • Page 49: Installation Procedure, Helm

    Installation procedure, helm Y-connector, location Key switch and relay for external accessories The.Y-connnector.is.used.to.form.a.branch.in.the. EVC.standard.bus.cable.when.there.are.several.helm. IMPORTANT!.There.must.always.be.one.key. stations.(HCUs).in.the.system..Also.please.refer.to. switch.to.operate.each.engine..The.key.switch. the.Building a network, requirements.chapter.. shall.be.connected.to.the.main.helm.station... On.additional.helm.stations.start/stop.panels. should.be.used. ∅=32.1.mm.(1.26") Part.No. IMPORTANT!.The.Y-connector.must.always.be. connected.directly.to.the.PCU.(X2).or.the.HCU. (X2).without.using.any.extension.cables. 6.0.mm.(0.24") R=18.mm.(0.71") Locate.a.dry,.suitable.place.for.the.switch.and.make. a.hole.according.to.the.drawing. Part.No.. Y-connector Figure.shows.the.Y-connector.fitted.to.a.HCU.unit. Fix.the.adhesive.label. 1.mm.(0.04") The.switch.fits.to.2.mm.(0,08”).panel..If.the.switch. is.installed.in.a.thicker.panel.the.switch.housing.can. be.trimmed.by.up.to.10.mm.(0,4”),.1.mm.(0,04”).bet- ween.each.flute.

  • Page 50: Start/Stop.panel

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Start/stop panel Connection to the HCU Use.templates.enclosed.in.the.mounting.kits..Please. START/ refer.to.the.Templates for controls and panels STOP.KEY chapter. NOTE!.There.are.start/stop.panels.suitable.for.single. and.twin.installations. IMPORTANT!.For.twin.installations,.it.is.es- sential.to.distinguish.between.the.Red and.the. Green connections..Red.is.for.port.engine.and. Green.is.for.starboard.engine... The.port.engine.is.the.master.engine. Flush-mounted panel Single.engine.panel.is.shown. CONN.X4. Gray Relay.for. external.. accessories Gray Blue Green Pink Yellow X8:NOT.USED X4:KEY X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINK X3:AUX...
  • Page 51 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Connection to the HCU Frame-mounted panel Twin.engine.panel.is.shown. Single engine panel Dash.board.. hole.diameter:. 52.mm.(2.05") CONN.X4.. Gray Twin engine panel Port engine CONN.X4.. Gray Make.a.hole.for.the.button.panel..The.hole.must.be.of. Red.. diameter.52.mm.(2.05"). marking. strip Separate.the.inner.part.of.the.gasket.(2).from.the. Starboard outher.part..Remove.the.protective.paper.and.fit.the. engine gasket.(2).on.the.underside.of.the.panel.. CONN.X4.. Install.the.panel.as.illustrated.in.the.figure.and.place. Gray the.frame.over.the.panel. Green.. NOTE! It.is.important.that.the.self.adhesive.gasket.is. marking.

  • Page 52: Evc.control.panel

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C EVC control panel Frame-mounted panel Flush-mounted panel Dash.board.. hole.diameter:. 52.mm.(2.05") Green.. marking. strip Red.. Green.. marking. marking. strip strip Red.. marking. strip Please.refer.to.the.Start/stop panel section for.as- sembling.instructions. Use.the.templates.enclosed.with.the.mounting.kits.. Please.refer.to.the.Templates for controls and pan- els chapter.. Figures.show.an.EVC.control.panel.for.twin.engine. installation. .IMPORTANT! Never.cut.or.modifiy.the.Volvo.Penta.EVC.cable.har- nesses..For.extra.power.supply.use.the.Volvo.Penta.
  • Page 53 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Connection of the Twin engine panel EVC control panel Single engine panel AUX.. Extension. AUXILIARY. Red.. cable marking. strip AUX..BUS Port engine Green.. marking. strip CONN.X3. Pink AUX.. CONN.X3. Pink CONN.X3. Pink Gray Blue Green Pink Yellow Starboard engine Extension.

  • Page 54: Powertrim.panel

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Powertrim panel Twin engine Connection of the EVC control panel and the Powertrim panel IMPORTANT!.In.a.twin.installation.the.Powertrim. panel.must.be.connected.to.the.HCU.for.the port.engine..The.port.engine.is.always.the.mas- ter.engine.in.the.EVC.system. NOTE!.The.Powertrim.panel.controls.both.port.and. starboard.drive.in.a.twin.installation. AUX.. NOTE!.For.Powertrim.switch.on.side.mounted.con- Red.. trols,.please.refer.to.the.Controls, electronic sec- marking. strip tion.. Green.. marking. strip AUX.. Single engine Port engine CONN.X3.. Pink Extension.

  • Page 55: Relay.for.external.accessories

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Relay for external Connection points on relay socket accessories 85.SB Relay. 12V,.20A.(D4/D6/D9). 24V,.20A.(D6/D9/D12/D16) Relay. socket Power.to.accessories. +.86.R Battery.supply Cable. harness Relay diagram Power.to.. accessories The.relay.controls.the.power.supply.to.external.ac- cessories..The.relay.position.(open.or.closed).and.the. power.supply.depend.on.the.key.switch.position..The. relay.is.normally.open.and.there.is.no.power.when. key.switch.is.in.the.OFF.position. The.relay.cable.and.the.relay.can.also.be.fitted.to. Battery.. a.secondary.helm.station.with.a.start/stop.control. supply.(+) panel..In.such.an.installation.the.relay.is.activated.by. Fuse the.key.switch.on.the.main.helm.station. +.86 NOTE!.All.relays.in.a.drive.line,.and.in.an.active.or. Connection.85.and.+86.are.wired.from.the.EVC.cable.
  • Page 56 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Connection to the HCU Connection to the HCU when using a key switch when using a start/stop panel CONN.X4. Gray CONN.X4. Gray Relay.cable. (option) Relay.for. external.. Gray Blue Green Pink Yellow accessories X8:NOT.USED X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINK X3:AUX X5:MULTILINK X4:KEY Gray Blue Green...

  • Page 57: Instruments

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Instruments Instrument with attaching clamp NOTE! Attaching.clamp.is.used.when.dash.thickness. Choose.dry.suitable.places.for.the.instruments.. is.between.12.mm.(0.5").and.25.mm.(1.0")..For.dash. NOTE!.Max..distance.(CC).between.instruments. board.thickness.less.than.12.mm.(0.5"),.please.refer. without.using.an.extension.cable.is.220.mm.(8.6"). to.Instrument with attaching nut. IMPORTANT!.Always.connect.instruments.which. are.common.for.both.engines,.such.as.speedom- eter,.rudder.indicator.etc..to.port HCU... ∅ 52.mm. The.port.engine.is.the.master.engine.in.the.EVC. ∅ 85.mm. ∅ 110.mm. .(2.05") .(3.35") .(4.33") 12–25.mm.(0.5–1.0") system.. Instrument with attaching nut ∅ 52.mm. ∅...
  • Page 58 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Connection of EVC System EVC.system.tachometer Tachometer and other instruments To.other.instruments Protection. plug Multilink/tachometer/. synchronization.cable X5.MULTILINK 3-pin.instrument. cable.(incl..in.the. Max..220.mm.(8.6"). tachometer.kit) (all.instruments) Multilink/tachometer/. synchronization. cable,.6-pin CONN.X5.. Yellow Extension.cable,.3-pin. 1.0.m.(3.ft),.3.0.m.(10.ft) Connect.the.other.instruments.to.the.3-pin.EasyLink. connector.in.the.tachometer. Protection. plug Multilink/tachometer/. synchronization. cable,.6-pin MULTILINK. BREAKOUT MULTILINK CONN.X5.. Yellow Connections.to:..

  • Page 59: Instrument,.Panels.and.auxiliary.cable

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Instrument, panels and auxiliary cable, 6-pin (option) Instruments Gray Blue Green Pink Yellow Buzzer EVC.control. panel X8:NOT.USED X4:KEY X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINK X3:AUX X5:MULTILINK GAUGES The.instrument.cable.is.connected.to.the.HCU.X3: AUX.connector.(pink). BUZZER AUXILIARY.BUS CONN.X3. Pink HCU.. secondary. helm.station Tachometer.. (early.type) Instruments Buzzer GAUGES BUZZER AUXILIARY.

  • Page 60: Buzzer

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Buzzer (option) Stripe Black. Red. (–) GAUGES Black. Red/blue. (–) BUZZER Mount.the.buzzer.under.the.dash.board.in.an.appro- priate.place.by.using.one.or.two.stripes. Connect.the.buzzer.cables.to.the.connectors.marked. BUZZER.in.the.instrument.cable.harness.. IMPORTANT!.Note.the.pinarity.of.the.buzzer. and.buzzer.cable:.Red/blue.to.red.cable,.positive. (+).and.black.to.black.cable,.negative.(–).

  • Page 61: Auxilliary.dimmer.unit.(Adu)

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Auxiliary dimmer unit (ADU) The.ADU.can.be.fitted.anywhere.along.the.chain.of. other.EasyLink.instruments..See.the.figure.below. If.the.existing.installation.comprises.instruments.that. The.number.of.ADUs.required.depends.on.how.many. are.not.of.the.EasyLink.type,.then.an.ADU.can.be. filament.lamps/LEDs.there.are.in.the.circuit..One. installed..This.means.non-EasyLink.instrument.can. ADU.can.supply.5.x.1.2.W.(12.V/24.V).filament.lamps. also.have.the.lighting.intensity.adjusted.with.the.dim- or.30.x.LEDs,.15.mA.(12.V/24.V). mer.function. When.attaching.to.the.auxilary.+.supply,.an.extra. fuse.of.max.5.A.must.be.used..See.positioning.in.fig- ure.below Non-EasyLink- equipment EasyLink.. connection.to. Non-EasyLink- tachometer equipment EasyLink-instrument Terminal.block Non-EasyLink-. instrument Auxilary.Supply. 12.V/24.V EVC.System. Tachometer R/GR,.out.- R/BL,.Fused.supply R,.out.+ Fuse.box IMPORTANT!.Connect.supply.via.re- lay.for.external.accessories.

  • Page 62: Synchronizing.cable,.Twin.installtions

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Synchronizing engines in twin installations EVC.System. EVC.System. Tachometer Tachometer Instruments Port engine EVC.display Extension. cable Starboard Extension. engine MULTILINK. cable BREAKOUT NMEA. MULTILINK DISPLAY. MULTILINK. interface CONN. BREAKOUT Multilink/tachometer/. synchronization.cable. MULTILINK (A). MULTILINK To.synchronize.the.engines.the.multilink/tachometer/. The.marking.sleeves.on.the.cable.are.yellow.and. synchronization.cable.(A).must.be.installed.between. named.MULTILINK. the.HCUs.for.starboard.and.port.engines.in.a.twin. The.multilink/tachometer/.synchronization.cable.(A).is.

  • Page 63: Evc.system.display

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm EVC system display The.EVC.display.kit.consists.of.the.display.with.con- nection.and.a.cable,.length.1.5.m.(5.ft).with.12-.and. 6-.pin.connections..An.extension.cable.may.be.used,. lengths:.1.5,.3,.5,.7,.9,.11.m.(5,.10,.16,.23,.30,.36.ft).. Please.refer.to.the.Connection section.on.the.next. pages. IMPORTANT!.Always.connect.instruments.and. senders.which.are.common.for.both.engines,. DISPLAY. such.as.speedometer,.rudder.indicator.etc.to. CONN. port HCU..The.port.engine.is.the.master.engine. in.the.EVC.system. Part.No. NOTE!.In.a.twin.installation.the.default.setting.of.the. X5.MULTILINK. display.will.show.port.engine.data..Please.refer.to. Yellow the.EVC system display/Calibration and settings. chapter.for.further.information. IMPORTANT!.In.a.twin.installation,.when.using. IMPORTANT!.An.EVC.system.display.can.be. one.combined.EVC.system.display,.the.display. connected.together.with.a.tachometer..The.dis- must.be.configured.as.a.“TWIN”.before.auto.con- play.can.also.substitute.a.tachometer..The.EVC- figuration.is.performed. C.system.must.have.either.a.tachometer.or.a. display. In.a.twin.installation,.when.using.two.EVC.sys- The following information is available in the tem.displays,.the.displays.must.be.configured.as.
  • Page 64 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Mounting from above of dash board Flush-mounted display 3.8.mm.(0.15") 103.0.mm.(4.06") 64.mm.2.50") 4xR5.0.mm. (4xR0.20") 3.3.mm.(0.13") 70.mm.2.75") R599.mm.R23.68") Using.the.template.as.a.guide,.cut.out.the.hole.for. the.rear.side.with.a.diameter.of.65.mm.(2.6").and.drill. the.four.Ø.4.3.mm.(0.17").holes.for.the.studs. Screw.the.four.studs.into.the.rear.case..Longer.M4. studs.(not.supplied).can.be.used.if.required. 64.mm.(2.52") Connect.the.cable.to.the.rear.of.the.unit. Put.the.unit.into.position,.then.secure.it.by.screwing. the.thumb.nuts.onto.the.studs. Make.a.hole.for.the.display.using.the.template.en- closed.with.the.installation.kits..Use.tailor.made.fit- tings..Also.refer.to.the.Templates for controls and panels chapter.. The.insert.depth.is.3.mm.(0.12")..
  • Page 65 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Connection Single installation EVC.System. Tachometer Instruments display Extension. cable.. MULTILINK. (if.needed) BREAKOUT Y-split.cable MULTILINK. DISPLAY. Yellow CONN. NMEA.. interface Y-split.cable Gray Blue Yellow Green Pink X8:NOT.USED X4:KEY X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINK X3:AUX X5:MULTILINK DISPLAY. CONN. Figure.shows.a.single.engine.installation.with.Y-split. cable.and.equipment. Connect.the.Y-split.socket.to.HCU.X5.connector. NOTE!.In.a.single.installation.an.EVC.display.or.. equipment.such.as.an.NMEA.interface.or.a.multisen- sor.can.be.connected.on.either the.MULTILINK.or.
  • Page 66 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Connection Twin installation EVC.System. EVC.System. Tachometer Tachometer Instruments Instruments Port engine EVC display Extension. Extension. MULTILINK. starboard cable BREAKOUT cable engine MULTILINK. MULTI-. Starboard NMEA.. BREAKOUT LINK engine interface DISPLAY. Multilink/tachometer/.syn- CONN. chronization.cable.(A). EVC display MULTILINK port engine MULTILINK.
  • Page 67 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Various installation examples: -.Single.installation.one.display. -.Twin.installation.two.displays. -.Twin.installation.one.combined.display IMPORTANT!.In.a.twin.installation,.when.using. one.combined.EVC.system.display,.the.display. must.be.configured.as.a.“TWIN”.before.auto.con- figuration.is.performed. In.a.twin.installation..when.using.two.EVC.sys- tem.displays,.the.displays.must.be.configured.as. “PORT”.resp..“STARBOARD”.before.auto.con- figuration.is.performed. EVC.System. EVC.System. Tachometer Tachometer HCU.port. HCU.stb.. Y-split Y-split MULTILINK. MULTILINK MULTILINK MULTILINK. BREAKOUT BREAKOUT instru- instru- ments ments Y-split MULTILINK MULTILINK Y-split MULTILINK. MULTILINK. Sync.cable..

  • Page 68: Nmea.0183.Interface

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C NMEA 0183 interface IMPORTANT!.The."speed".function.must.be. For.information.about.boat.speed,.to.be.presented.on. "ON".in.the.EVC.system.display. an.instrument.and.in.the.EVC.display,.a.boat.speed. signal.must.come.from.a.GPS.receiver.or.similar..An. NMEA.interface.must.be.installed.to.supply.the.infor- It.is.not..allowed.to.install.both.an.NMEA.0183. mation.to.the.EVC.system..The.signal.coming.from. interface.and.an.NMEA.2000.interface.in.the. the.GPS.must.comply.with.NMEA.0183..The.NMEA. same.boat. interface.will.not.provide.any.information.to.an.exter- The.NMEA-interface.must.be.connected.to.the.HCU. nal.display. X5.(yellow).connector..When.a.display.is.connected. NOTE!.Only.one.NMEA.interface.per.boat.is.allowed. to.the.system.use.a.Y-split.cable.and.the.MULTILINK. BREAKOUT.connection. In.a.twin.engine.installation.the.sync..cable.shall.be. connected.to.the.MULTILINK.connection. EVC.System. Tachometer If.a.speedometer.is.used.it.should.be.connected.as. all.other.gauges. The.LED. .on.the.NMEA-unit.will.show.differ- ent.flashing.sequences.to.define.different.functions.. Complete.and.confirm.the.connections.in.the.follow- Y-split. ing.order.. MULTILINK. BREAKOUT MULTILINK Continuous light.=.electrical.power.supply.but.no. To.instru- NMEA.connection.established..The.NMEA-unit.could.

  • Page 69: Nmea.2000.Interface

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm NMEA 2000 interface Diagnostic NMEA 2000 Gateway LED Constant lit. For.information.about.boat.speed,.to.be.presented.on. The.unit.is.powered.up.but.receives.no.communica- an.instrument.and.in.the.EVC.display,.a.boat.speed. tion.from.any.side. signal.must.come.from.a.GPS.receiver.or.a.multisen- Flashes on-off repeatedly. sor. The.unit.is.receiving.and.transmitting.valid.NMEA. NOTE!.Only.one.NMEA.interface.per.boat.is.allowed. and.MULTILINK.data..Function.is.correct. Flashes two strobes and than off repeatedly. The.unit.is.receiving.MULTILINK.data.but.has.no. EVC.System. NMEA.connection. Tachometer Flashes three strobes and than off repeatedly. The.unit.is.receiving.NMEA.data.but.has.no.MULTIL- INK.connection.
  • Page 70 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Parameter list The.NMEA.2000.interface.supports.the.following.parameters.on.NMEA.2000..The.number.of.parameters.gener- ated.is.depending.on.the.engine.system. Output signals Engine.parameters.rapid.PGN.127488. Engine.speed. Engine.boost.pressure. Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed. Powertrim.position. . Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed Engine.parameters.dynamic.. PGN.127489. Engine.oil.pressure. . Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed. Engine.oil.temperature. Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed. Engine.coolant.temperature. . Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed. Battery.voltage. Engine.fuel.rate.(requires.trip.computer.software). Engine.runtime. Engine.coolant.pressure. Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed. Engine.fuel.delivery.pressure. Only.available.if.sensor.is.installed. High.coolant.temperature. Low.oil.pressure. Low.oil.level. Low.battery.voltage. Low.coolant.water.level. Water.in.fuel.indicator Transmission.parameters.dynamic. PGN.127493. Transmission.oil.pressure.

  • Page 71: Multisensor

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Multisensor Connection to the EVC system For.a.complete.description.of.installation.work.and. EVC.System. testing,.please.refer.to.User and installation in- HCU. Tachometer port structions.enclosed.in.the.multisensor.kit.package. X5.MULTILINK. (yellow) Y-split MULTILINK Transom mounted sensor MULTILINK MULTILINK. BREAKOUT Y-split EVC.System... MULTILINK Display Required. clearance:. MULTILINK Clearance 130.mm. Y-split (5-1/8”) Sync..con- MULTILINK.

  • Page 72: Controls,.Electronic

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Single engine control Controls, electronic Top mounted Please.refer.to.the.Mechanical controls chapter.for. installation.of.mechanical.controls. THROTTLE.POT GEAR.POT. (not.used) NEUTRAL. SWITCH CONN.X7.. Blue THROTTLE. POT. NEUTRAL. SWITCH Twin engine controls Port engine THROTTLE. CONN.X7.. Blue Drill.holes.according.to.template..Please.refer.to.the. NEUTRAL. Templates for controls and panels.chapter. SWITCH Remove.protective.film.from.the.gasket.and.glue.the.
  • Page 73 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Controls, electronic Control including Powertrim function Side mounted Standard mounting Cable,.. Powertrim.control CONN.X7. Blue Min.. NEUTRAL. 100.mm.(4") SWITCH Potentiometer Max.. 10.mm.(3/8") THROTTLE. POT. Make.holes.in.the.bulkhead.according.to.template.. Please.refer.to.the.Templates for controls and pan- els.chapter. Maximum.bulkhead.thickness:.10.mm.(3/8").. Minimum.space.inside.bulkhead:.100.mm.(4"). NEUTRAL. SWITCH Route.the.cable.harness.and.connectors.through.the. holes.in.the.plastic.cover,.the.mounting.plate.and.the. bulkhead. Connect.the.connector.marked.“THROTTLE.POT.”.to. the.potentiometer.on.rear.of.the.mounting.plate.
  • Page 74 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Controls, electronic Control without Powertrim function Side mounted, type XACT Control including Powertrim function Make.holes.in.the.bulkhead.according.to.template.. Please.refer.to.the.Templates for controls and pan- els.chapter. Maximum.bulkhead.thickness:.19.mm.(3/4").. CONN.X7. Blue Minimum.space.inside.bulkhead:.90.mm.(3.1/2"). Choose.a.mounting.location.for.the.control.mecha- nism.that.will.provide.comfortable.operation.and. unobstructed.movement.of.the.Control.lever.(forward. and.reverse.positions)..Check.that.the.control.mecha- nisme.have.sufficient.space.behind.the.panel. Make.a.hole.for.the.control.mechanism.and.drill. NEUTRAL. screw.holes.using.the.scaled.mounting.template. SWITCH Please.refer.to.the.Templates for controls and pan- els.chapter.

  • Page 75: Adapter.for.mechanical.controls

    EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Adapter for NOTE!.If.your.boat.is.not.equipped.with.an.emer- gency.stop.switch.and.it.falls.into.one.of.the.following. mechanical controls categories,.installation.of.an.emergency.stop.switch. is.recommended: High.performance.sport.boats.or.small.run.boats. Boats.with.sensitive.steering. Boats.where.the.distance.from.the.top.of.the.. Neutral. switch gunwale.down.to.the.driver’s.seat.is.less.than.. one.foot.(30.cm) Lever friction adjustment Using.an.adapter.for.mechanical.controls.will.enable. you.to.use.any.mechanical.control.in.combination. with.an.EVC.engine.and.electrically.or.mechanically. shifted.reverse.gear..The.adapter.will.transfer.the.me- chanical.push-pull.movement.into.an.electric.signal.. A.neutral.switch.is.fitted.on.the.adapter. Install.the.control.adapter.as.close.as.possible.to.the. control.station.to.reduce.the.amount.of.force.needed. to.move.the.control.and.make.sure.the.location.is.dry. and.easy.accessible.. If.the.adapter.has.to.be.installed.far.away.from.the. control.station.there.is.an.extension.cable.available.in. 5.m.(16.5.ft).and.9.m.(29.5.ft).lengths. The.lever.friction.can.be.adjusted.with.screw..Turn.the. screw.clockwise.to.increase.drag.on.the.control.lever. and.counterclockwise.to.decrease.drag.on.the.control. lever. NOTE!.The.friction.must.be.adjusted.only.when.the. control.lever.is.in.the.throttle.range..Do.not.adjust.the. friction.with.the.control.in.neutral.

  • Page 76: Controls,.Mechanical

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Mechanically shifted Reverse gear transmission In.an.installation.with.a.mechanically.operated.re- verse.gear.or.drive,.one.adapter.per.engine.on.each. control.station.is.needed.for.throttle.operation..The. mechanical.cable.from.the.shifting.control.should.be. routed.to.the.reverse.gear.or.drive.. Connect.the.cable.marked.THROTTLE.POT.to.the. CONN.X7 adapter..The.EVC.system.also.needs.a.signal.from. a.neutral.switch.which.shall.be.installed.on.each.re- NEUTRAL. SWITCH mote.control.and.connected.to.the.control.cable.har- ness.marked.NEUTRAL.SWITCH..The.switch.shall. be.closed.in.neutral.position. GEAR.POT. (not.used) Drive DPH/DPR THROTTLE. CONN.X7 NEUTRAL. SWITCH GEAR.POT.. (not.used) NOTE!.No.extensions.are.allowed.to.the.control.lever. cable. THROTTLE. NOTE!.No.extensions.are.allowed.to.the.control.lever. cable.
  • Page 77 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Single installation Electrically shifted Mechanical controls transmission and mechanical gearshift. In.an.installation.with.electrically.operated.reverse. NOTE!.Neutral.switches.must.always.be.used.on. gear.or.drive,.two.adapters.per.engine.are.needed.on. main.and.alternative.control.stations. each.control.station,.one.for.speed.(throttle).and.one. for.shifting. One-handle.or.. two-handle.control Connect.the.cable.marked THROTTLE.POT to.the. engine.speed.adapter.and.the.the.connector.marked GEAR.POT to.the.gear.shifting.adapter... NOTE! The.neutral.switch.connector.is.connected.to. NEUTRAL. SWITCH the.GEAR.POT.adapter. Reverse.. gear THROTTLE.POT GEAR.POT. not..used CONN.X7 Twin engine installation Mechanical controls and mechanical gearshift NOTE!.Neutral.position.switch.must.always.be.used..
  • Page 78 Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Mechanical lever for Single installation Mechanical controls electrically controlled trolling. and electrical gearshift Electrical throttle and gearshift One-handle.or.. This.installation.has.a.mechanical.trolling.lever.con- two-handle.control nected.to.an.adapter..The.GEAR.POT..connector.is. connected.to.the.adapter.potentiometer.. The.THROTTLE.POT.connector.is.connected.to.an. electronic.control.lever.for.thottle.control.and.gear. shifting.. THROTTLE.POT The.neutral.switch.is.connected.to.the.lever.for.throt- tle.and.gear.. The.cable.harness.is.connected.to.X7.on.the.HCU. Trolling.lever GEAR.POT NEUTRAL. SWITCH THROTTLE. NEUTRAL. SWITCH Twin engine installation GEAR.POT Mechanical controls and electrical gearshift...
  • Page 79 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Interfaces for the EVC-C system, 4–20 mA Pin.12 Pin.1 Pin.12:.-.Negative Description Pin.11:.+.10-28.VDC The.interface.makes.it.possible.for.Volvo.Penta.cus- Pin.10:.CLOSED.:.Output.(7-8) tomers.to.choose.controls.from.other.suppliers.than. Volvo.Penta,.to.control.the.accelerator,.gear.and.slip. Pin.9:.OPEN.:.Input.(1-6) on.Volvo.Penta.EVC-C.engines. Pin.8:.-.Slip.out.200-600.ohm Pin.7:.+.Slip.out.4-20.mA IMPORTANT! Volvo.Penta.has.developed.and. tested.the.entire.EVC.system.and.its.compo- Pin.6:.-.Slip.200.ohm nents..However,.components.supplied.from. Pin.5:.+.Slip.4-20.mA manufacturers.other.than.Volvo.Penta,.or.incor- Pin.4:.REV.10-28.VDC.=.Engage rectly.installed.components.can.make.the.sys- Pin.3:.FWD.10-28.VDC.=.Engage tem.fail.to.work.correctly..In.these.cases,.Volvo. Penta.does.not.accept.any.responsibility.. Pin.2:.-.Throttle.200.ohm Pin.1:.+.Throttle.4-20.mA NOTE!.The.interface.functions.for.both.12.V.and.24. V.installations. Throttle./.Slip...

  • Page 80: Interface.4-20.Ma

    Installation.procedure,.helm. EVC-C Input interface, 4–20 mA Input.interface.to.aftermarket.control.systems.that. support.4–20.mA..No.calibration.is.needed..The.fol- lowing.functions.are.available.. NOTE!.The.slip.and.reverse.functions.must.not.be. connected.if.only.throttle.control.is.required. Throttle.function. Slip.function. Reverse.gear 10-28. Throttle Slip 10-28. 4-20.mA 4-20.mA Batt..supply NOTE!.The.specified.input.signal.levels.are.required. Installation order (Interface In) for.the.interface.to.work.correctly. NOTE!.The.interface.works.at.different.speeds/baud. Install.the.accompanying.strain.relief. rates,.depending.on.whether.it.is.used.as.an.in.or.out. Connect.the.interface.to.the.12-pin.connector.on.the. interface. HCU,.as.in.the.figure. Activate.the.”Lever.type”.parameter.in.the.HCU,.using. NOTE!..Fix.the.interface.in.a.suitable.place,.using.a. VODIA.. tie.wrap.or.screw. Connect.the.control.cables.to.the.screw.terminal.on. Do.an.auto.configuration.of.the.system..Please.refer. the.interface.(1).as.in.the.table.and.figure.. to.the.EVC-C.installation.manual.for.more.informa- tion.
  • Page 81 EVC-C. Installation.procedure,.helm Output interface, 4–20 mA Output.interface.to.aftermarket.control.systems.that. support.4–20.mA..No.calibration.is.needed. Slip.function 4-20.mA Installation order (Interface Out) NOTE!.The.interface.works.at.different.speeds/baud. rates,.depending.on.whether.it.is.used.as.an.in.or.out. interface. Connect.the.Y.connector.(2).between.the.PCU.and. the.engine,.as.in.the.figure.. Change.the.interface.baud.rate.by.jumpering.Pin.9. and.Pin.10.on.the.screw.terminal,.as.in.the.figure.. Connect.the.interface.to.the.12-pin.connector.on.the. Y.connector,.as.in.the.figure.. NOTE!.Fix.the.interface.in.a.suitable.place,.using.a. tie.wrap.or.screw. Throttle diode (A): Constant.light.-.. Input.signal.is.valid,.i.e..between.4–20.mA. Flashes.(10.Hz).-.. Input.signal.is.<.4.mA.or.>.21.mA. Gear diode (C): Switched.off.-.. Constant.light.-. Other.cases. Input.signal.for.Reverse.or.Forward.is.>.6.V. Flashes.(10.Hz).-.. Input.signal.for.Reverse.and.Forward.is.>.6.V.(at.the.

  • Page 82: Evc Control Panels

    EVC control panels The.control.panel.is.used.in.combination.with.the. NEUTRAL BUTTON EVC.system.tachometer..The.tachometer.display. Used.to.activate."warming.up.mode".and.increase. shows.operating.information.and.menus.that.can.be. engine.speed.without.engaging.the.gear. navigated.from.the.control.panel..EVC.control.panel. is.available.in.two.versions,.for.single.or.double.en- Also.used.for.activating.the.Volvo.Penta.Lowspeed. gine.installations. function.(option).. Indication.(green):. Off: Drive/reverse.gear.engaged... Lit: Control.lever.in.neutral... Flashes:.Drive/reverse.gear.disengaged.or.system.in. calibration.mode.. NAVIGATION WHEEL Used.to.navigate.through.the.menus.shown.on.the. tachometer.EVC.system.display..Navigate.through. the.menus.by.turning.the.wheel..Depress.the.wheel. Single installation to.confirm.a.selection. TACHOMETER DISPLAY SELECTION (Twin installation, port or starboard tachometer) Is.used.to.select.which.of.the.engines.menu.systems. should.be.navigable.from.the.control.panel..The.

  • Page 83: Calibration And Settings

    Calibration and settings General Auto.configuration,.lever.calibration.and.initializing. of.the.EVC.display.must.be.done.after.installation.is. completed.. Auto.configuration.means.that.the.system.detects. and.defines.all.the.components.included.in.the.sys- tem.and.creates.a.data.file.. NOTE!.Auto.configuration.shall.always.be.done.when. there.are.any.changes.in.the.EVC.system,.e..g..the. system.is.extended.or.rebuilt. (Twin engine is shown) A.. NAVIGATION WHEEL. Through.the.calibration.routine.the.control.lever. Select:.Turn.navigation.wheel.to.select.sub.menu. positions.and.the.idle.rpm.are.defined.for.the.EVC. or.select.setting.. system..If.a.control.lever.has.been.replaced,.the.new. Enter:.Push.navigation.wheel.to.reach.selected. one.must.be.calibrated. submenu.. NOTE! If.auto.configuration.and.control.calibration.is. Confirm:.Push.navigation.wheel.to.confirm.setting not.done,.the.engine.cannot.be.started. B.. TACHOMETER DISPLAY SELECTION.. (twin.installations,.port/stb.). IMPORTANT!.For.all.setting.procedures:... Indication.LEDs.red/green Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. NOTE!.LED(s).indicates.which.EVC.system.ta- STATION.BUTTON.on.the.EVC.panel.

  • Page 84: Calibration.mode

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Calibration mode Auto configuration EVC system tachometer Preparations Auto.configuration.is.the.EVC.system.self-identifica- tion..Auto.configuration.should.be.performed.when. –. Turn.main.switch(s).on. the.system.is.started.for.the.first.time.or.after.system. –. Turn.starter.key(s).to.position.I. updates. –. Control.lever(s).in.neutral.position. NOTE!.A.twin.installation.requires.one.auto.configu- ration.to.each.engine..Start with port engine. NOTE!.In.an.twin.installation.when.using.both.EVC. Enter calibration mode system.tachometer.and.EVC.system.display,.please. Procedure.is.the.same.for.single/twin.installations. refer.to.section.Auto configuration - EVC system display.before.auto.configuration.is.performed. and.for.main/secondary.helm.respectively. 1.. Push.and.hold.NAVIGATION.WHEEL.and.BACK. BUTTON.until.a.signal.from.buzzer.is.heard.and.
  • Page 85 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Auto configuration Tachometer configuration Perform.step.5–7.for.single.installation.alt..step.8–10. EVC system display for.twin.installation. Single installation (step 5–7) 5.. The.tachometer.display.will.read.“PT?”.. Confirm.by.pushing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL. 6.. Wait.until.“PTIS”.disappears.from.tachometer. display.and.MAIN.MENU.appears. 7.. Auto.configuration.is.finished. Twin installation (step 8–10) 8.. One.of.the.tachometer.displays.will.read.“PT?”. (port.engine)... Auto.configuration.is.the.EVC.system.self-identifica- If this tachometer is connected to port en- tion..Auto.configuration.should.be.performed.when. gine:.Confirm.by.pushing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL.

  • Page 86: Calibration.summary

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C...
  • Page 87 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings...

  • Page 88: Lever.calibration

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Lever calibration Electronic lever control – top and side mounted Single and twin installations NOTE! The.following.description.applies.to.Volvo. .3.. Move.the.lever.to.the.position.for.full.throttle.for- Penta’s.electronic.controls. ward.(2). NOTE!.If.the.controls.for.two.engines.are.calibrated,. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. both.levers.should.be.calibrated.at.the.same.time,.to. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. give.the.same.lever.travel/positions.for.both.engines. 1.2.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 4.. Move.the.lever.to.the.reverse.idle.position.(3). Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 1.3.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 5.. Move.the.lever.to.the.reverse.full.throttle.position. 1.. Enter.calibration.mode. (4). 1.0.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. NOTE!.1.0.indicates.a.single.lever.control..
  • Page 89 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Side mounted electronic control 4.. Move.the.lever.to.the.reverse.idle.position.(3). with Powertrim buttons Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 1.3.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. Single installations 5.. Move.the.lever.to.the.reverse.full.throttle.position. (4). Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 1.4.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. NOTE! The.following.description.applies.to.Volvo. 6.. Move.the.lever.to.neutral.position.(5). Penta’s.electronic.controls. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 1.5.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. Down Down 7.. Continue.calibration.by.pressing.the.UP.button. for.the.Powertrim.. Keep.the.button.depressed.and.confirm.by. pressing.the.neutral.button.N..Release.the.UP. button.. 1.6 is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 8..
  • Page 90 Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Mechanical two lever control. 3.. Move.the.throttle.lever.to.the.idling.position.IDLE. (2).. Single and twin installations. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. Electrical throttle and pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. electrically shifted reverse 2.2.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. gear 4.. Move.the.shift.lever.to.the.forward.position.FWD. (3). NOTE!.If.the.controls.for.two.engines.are.calibrated,. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. both.levers.should.be.calibrated.at.the.same.time,.to. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. give.the.same.lever.travel/positions.for.both.engines. 2.3.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 5.. Move.the.shift.lever.to.the.reverse.position.REV. (4). Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 2.4.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 1.. Enter.calibration.mode. 6..

  • Page 91: Select.language.and.units

    EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Mechanical two lever control. Select language and units Single and twin installations. NOTE!.Language.and.unit.settings.must.be.per- Electrical throttle and formed.in.all.EVC.system.tachometers.and.EVC.sys- tem.displays. mechanically shifted reverse gear 1.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. STATION.BUTTON.on.the.EVC.panel. NOTE!.If.the.controls.for.two.engines.are.calibrated,. 2... Select.and.enter.SETTINGS.from.MAIN.MENU. both.levers.should.be.calibrated.at.the.same.time,.to. give.the.same.lever.travel/positions.for.both.engines. Language Preparations: Gear.shift.lever.in.neutral.N.position..(Neutral.switch. is.closed.) 3.. Select.and.enter.SEL.LANGUAGE.. 4.. Select.and.confirm.the.appropriate.language. IDLE Units 1..

  • Page 92: Powertrim.calibration

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Powertrim calibration D4, D6 IMPORTANT! Powertrim.calibration.must.be.per- formed..If.not,.the.Powertrim.function.will.not.be. activated.and.the.engine(s).can.not.be.started.. NOTE! Side mounted controls with Powertrim 3.. Push.the.Powertrim.UP.button..Pop-up.in.display. buttons:.Lever.calibration.must.be.carried.out.before. indicates.POWERTRIM.SET.MAX.POS.. the.Powertrim.calibration.is.performed..If.not,.the. Powertrim.function.will.not.be.activated. 4.. Trim.the.drive.to.the.desired.maximum.tilt.posi- tion. NOTE!.It.is.enough.just.to.calibrate.the.Powertrim.for. Confirm.the.position.by.pushing.NEUTRAL.BUT- one.of.the.helm.stations..The.EVC.system.stores.the. TON. trim.positions. IMPORTANT!.POWERTRIM.MAX.POS.should. be.approx..100.mm.(4").from.the.physical.stop. NOTE! Do.not.run.the.engine.during.Powertrim.cali- (bathing.platform.etc.). bration. NOTE! Twin installation:.The.Powertrim.for.both. drives.should.be.calibrated.at.the.same.time.. 1..

  • Page 93: Powertrim.assistance,.Pta

    EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Powertrim Assistance, PTA 4.. Select.PTA.CALIBRATION.POSITION.(1-5).by. turning.NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Push.NAVIGA- D4, D6 (option) TION.WHEEL.to.enter.selected.PTA.CALIBRA- TION.POSITION.. The.Powertrim.Assistant.adjust.trim.angle.automati- cally.according.to.engine.speed.(rpm)..It.is.possible. to.set.five.trim.angles.at.five.different.engine.speeds. 5.. Set.RPM.for.PTA.CALIBRATION.POSITION.by. (Idle.speed.included). turning.NAVIGATION.WHEEL.and.confirm.by. pushing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL. NOTE!.RPM.can.not.be.set.for.PTA.CALIBRATION. PTA calibration POSITION.1,.idling.speed.. 1.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. STATION.BUTTON.. 6.. Set.TRIM.ANGLE.for.selected.PTA.CALIBRA- TION.POSITION.by.turning.NAVIGATION. 2.. Select.SETTINGS.from.MAIN.MENU.by.turn- WHEEL.and.confirm.by.pushing.NAVIGATION. ing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Push.NAVIGATION. WHEEL.. WHEEL.to.enter.SETTINGS.MENU.. Use.the.same.procedure.for.all.PTA.CALIBRATION. 3.. Select.PTA.CALIBRATION.and.push.NAVIGA- POSITIONs.(1-5)..Push.BACK.BUTTON.to.return.to.

  • Page 94: Trolling.calibration

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Trolling calibration 5.. Move.the.lever.to.the.reverse.full.throttle.position. (4). NOTE!.If.the.controls.for.two.engines.are.calibrated,. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. both.levers.should.be.calibrated.at.the.same.time,.to. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. give.the.same.lever.travel/positions.for.both.engines. 2.4.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 6.. Move.the.control.lever.to.neutral.position.(5). Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 2.5 is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 2 .1 7.. Move.the.control.lever.for.trolling.to.MIN.SLIP. position.(6).. 1.. Enter.calibration.mode. 2.0.is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON.. 2.6 is.shown.on.the.tachometer.display. 8.. Move.the.control.lever.for.trolling.to.MAX.SLIP. Idling FORWARDS. REVERSE. position.(7).. Idling Idling Release.the.lever.and.confirm.the.position.by. pushing.NEUTRAL.BUTTON..

  • Page 95: Slip.calibration

    EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Slip calibration . W ARNING!.The.slip.function.will.now.be.calibrat- Volvo Penta Lowspeed/trolling ed..During.the.calibration.seqence.forward.gear. will.automatically.be.engaged.and.disengaged. D4, D6, D9, D12 for.several.times. NOTE! The.time.the.system.needs.for.slip.calibration. WARNING! This.procedure.requires.engine.run- may.vary.from.5–20 minutes.depending.on.transmis- ning.at.idle.speed.and.with.gear.engagement.. sion.type.. Moor.the.boat.in.a.proper.and.safety.way. WARNING!.During.the.calibration.seqence.for- ward.gear.will.automatically.be.engaged.and. disengaged.for.several.times. 4.. When.calibration.is.ready.display.reads.CALI- BRATION.SLIP.6.3.. 5.. Move.the.control.lever.to.neutral.position.. 1.. Enter.calibration.mode. 6.. Push.the.NEUTRAL.BUTTON... Stop.the.engine,.system.power.down. 2.. Push.and.hold.MULTIFUNCTION.button.and.

  • Page 96: Idling.speed.calibration

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Idling speed calibration Settings, general (If needed) NOTE!.For.all.setting.procedures:.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE.STA- TION.BUTTON.on.the.EVC.panel. NOTE!.When.calibrating.idling.speed.the.Full.Throttle. Forwards.position.on.the.lever.corresponds.to.maxi- mum.idling.speed. NOTE! D4 and D6 engines only:.. Idling.speed.adjusting.can.only.be.done.when.the. engine.temperature.is.more.than.40°C.(104°F)..When. temperature.is.below.40°C.(104°F).only.Warming.Up. mode.is.activated.. 1.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. STATION.BUTTON.on.the.EVC.panel. 2.. Enter.calibration.mode.. 3.. Start.the.engine. Pop-up.in.display.indicates: IDLE.SPEED.SET.RPM. 4.. Adjust.the.idling.speed.with.the.control.lever.. Idling.speed.can.be.adjusted.to.a.value.between: D4.engines.. 700–750.rpm. D6.engines.. 600–650.rpm.

  • Page 97: Oem-Mode

    EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings OEM-mode Fuel tank settings 1.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. STATION.BUTTON. Enter OEM-mode 2.. Enter.OEM-mode NOTE!.Always.exit.OEM-mode.before.changing.helm. 3... Select.and.enter.SETTINGS.from.MAIN.MENU... station. Select.and.enter.OEM.MODE.from.SETTINGS.. Single installation Fuel tank volume setting 4.. Select.and.enter.FUEL.TANK.TANK.VOLUME. 5.. Set.the.fuel.tank.volume.by.turning.the.NAVIGA- TION.WHEEL.to.an.appropriate.value.and.con- firm.by.pushing.. LEDs Empty fuel tank setting NOTE!.The.fuel.tank.must.be.empty. Twin installation 6.. Select.and.enter.FUEL.TANK.SET.EMPTY. 7..

  • Page 98: Fuel.tank.calibration

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Fuel tank calibration Full tank calibration NOTE!.A.FULL.TANK.CALIBRATION.requires.that. FUEL.TANK.EMPTY.has.been.set. When.FULL.TANK.CALIBRATION.is.selected,.the. fuel.level.sender.is.calibrated.in.two.steps..Empty.and. full..This.only.gives.a.very.rough.estimation.of.the.fuel. level..Therefore.all.trip.data.concerning.and.based. on,.remaining.fuel.volume.should.be.recognized.as. approximated.values.only. 1.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. STATION.BUTTON. 1.. Select.SETTINGS.from.MAIN.MENU.by.turn- ing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Push.NAVIGATION. WHEEL.to.enter.SETTINGS.MENU. 2.. Select.FUEL.TANK.CALIBRATION.and.push. NAVIGATION.WHEEL. 3.. Select.FULL.TANK.CALIBRATION.by.turn- ing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Push.NAVIGATION. WHEEL.to.enter.FULL.TANK.CALIBRATION. 4.. Fill.fuel.tank.and.push.NAVIGATION.WHEEL. Push.BACK.BUTTON.to.return.to.SETTINGS.MENU. Fuel alarm pop-up The.fuel.level.alarm.pop-up.will.appear.when.the.fuel. level.is.lower.than.fuel.alarm.setpoint..The.pop-up. shows.the.percentage.of.fuel.remaining.. Acknowledge.fuel.alarm.by.pushing.NAVIGATION. WHEEL.
  • Page 99 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Fuel multipoint calibration When.FUEL.MULTIPOINT.CALIBRATION.is.select- ed,.the.fuel.level.sender.is.calibrated.in.five.equally. divided.steps;.20.%.full.(pos.1),.40.%.full.(pos.2),.60. %.full.(pos.3),.80.%.full.(pos.4),.100.%.full.(pos.5).. NOTE!.TO.perform.multpoint.calibration,.fuel.tank. must.be.less.than.20%.full..If.calibration.skips.POS.1. and.goes.directly.to.POS.2,.the.fuel.tank.contains.too. much.fuel.and.the.calibration.will.not.be.correct.. 1.. Activate.helm.station.by.pushing.the.ACTIVE. STATION.BUTTON. 2... Select.SETTINGS.from.MAIN.MENU.by.turn- ing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Push.NAVIGATION. WHEEL.to.enter.SETTINGS.MENU. 3.. Select.FUEL.TANK.CALIBRATION.and.push. NAVIGATION.WHEEL. 4.. Select.FUEL.MULTIPOINT.CALIBRATION.by. turning.NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Push.NAVIGA- TION.WHEEL.to.enter.FUEL.MULTIPOINT. CALIBRATION. NOTE!.The.fuel.multipoint.calibration.procedure.differs.depending.on.EVC.software.release:. 5B.. If.the.number.after. 5A.. If.the.number.after. “POS”.is.not.flash- “POS”.in.the.dis- ing: play.is.flashing: Fill.fuel.tank.with. Fill.fuel.tank.with. displayed.volume. displayed.volume.

  • Page 100: Multisensor.calibration

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Multisensor calibration Speed factor The.speed.factor.for.the.boat´s.paddle.wheel.speed. sensor.can.be.adjusted.at.a.resolution.of.1%.and.is. used.by.the.EVC.to.apply.a.correction.to.the.output. from.the.speed.sensor. Set speed factor Set.speed.factor.while.driving.the.boat..Compare. displayed.speed.with.speed.data.from.GPS.(or.other. boat).and.adjust.the.speed.factor.until.they.corre- spond. Adjust.the.speed.factor.by.turning.the.NAVIGATION. WHEEL.. Once.adjustment.value.is.reached,.the.data.is.stored. by.pushing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL. Information message Start attempt with gear engaged The.engine.control.lever.must.always.be.in.neutral. before.starting..If.not,.this.pop-up.will.be.shown. Approximated trip data This.pop-up.will.be.shown.if.no.multipoint.fuel.tank. calibration.is.performed. Retrieving faults The.EVC.system.is.retrieving.faults.from.its.nodes. Monitoring mode (inactive station) An.inactive.station.can.show.system.information..
  • Page 101 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Depth alarm (Option) DEPTH ALARM, ON/OFF Depth.alarm.can.be.switched.ON/OFF. All.depth.alarm.functions.are.accessed.through.this. menu. SET DEPTH Requirements Adjust.the.depth.alarm.value.by.turning.the.NAVIGA- TION.WHEEL..The.value.can.be.adjusted.at.a.resolu- Activate.helm.station tion.of.0.1.m.(1.ft). A.multisensor.needs.to.be.installed Once.adjustment.value.is.reached,.the.data.is.stored. A.signal.(approved).must.be.generated..This.is. by.pushing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL. shown.in.the.EVC.tachometer.display.or.EVC. system.display.. DEPTH OFFSET The.depth.sounder.can.be.placed.somewhere.on.the. hull.that.gives.another.depth.than.the.desired.depth.. You.can.then.add.or.subtract.a.distance.so.that.the. display.shows.the.depth.from,.for.example,.the.lowest. point.on.the.boat,.or.from.the.surface. Adjust.the.depth.offset.value.by.turning.the.NAVIGA- TION.WHEEL..The.value.can.be.adjusted.at.a.resolu- tion.of.0.1.m.or.1.ft. Waterline Once.adjustment.value.is.reached,.the.data.is.stored. by.pushing.NAVIGATION.WHEEL.. Depth.sounder Lowest.point Depth alarm pop-up The.depth.alarm.pop-up.will.appear.when.the.depth.

  • Page 102: Evc.system.display

    Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C EVC system display Volvo.Penta.display.EVC.system.(EVC.system.dis- play).is.an.instrument.which.displays.operating.infor- mation.about.the.engine.and.allows.you.to.communi- Description cate.with.the.engine’s.electrical.system... Operation.information.is.shown.on.an.LCD.display.. The.driver.can.select.the.display.mode.operative.on. the.display.with.the.aid.of.the.five.buttons.on.the.front. of.the.instrument.. The.four.buttons.at.the.furthest.left.are.used.to.dis- play.operating.information.in.different.ways..The.but- ton.at.the.furthest.right.is.used.to.adjust.the.display. contrast.and.to.access.the.so-called.configuration. menu..Various.settings.etc..can.be.done.in.it..You.can. also.use.the.configuration.menu.to.reach.the.display. mode.SYSTEM.INFORMATION.(which.can.also.be. reached.via.button.2,.please.refer.to.the.schedule.be- low)..This.display.mode.functions.in.the.same.way.as. the.display.in.the.tachometer.(EVC.system.tachom- eter). Before.the.display.is.used,.it.may.be.necessary.to. modify.the.way.that.the.display.shows.operating.in- formation,.to.comply.with.user.requirements..You.can. see.the.settings.that.can.be.changed.in.the.section. about.the.configuration.menu. IMPORTANT!.In.a.twin.installation,.when.using. one.combined.EVC.system.display,.the.display. must.be.configured.as.a.“TWIN”.before.auto.con- figuration.is.performed. In.a.twin.installation..when.using.two.EVC.sys- tem.displays,.the.displays.must.be.configured.as. “PORT”.resp..“STARBOARD”.before.auto.con- figuration.is.performed. Structure of the display functions Button 1 Button 2 Button 5...
  • Page 103 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Start image This.is.the.starting.image.that.is.shown.on.the.display. for.a.brief.period.after.starting. If.the.unit.gives.a.constant.audible.warning.after. starting,.the.self-test.has.failed..The.unit.will.still.work,. but.may.behave.in.an.unexpected.manner. Symbols for operating information Turbocharge.pressure.(current) Engine.speed Induction.air.temperature Coolant.temperature Exhaust.temperature Engine.temperature Voltage Fuel.pump.pressure Oil.pressure Oil.pressure,.drive Coolant.pressure Oil.temperature,.drive. Speed Fuel.level. Fuel.consumption/time Differential.pressure,.oil.filter Display after starting screen Display.mode.ENGINE.(button.1).is.always.shown.af- ter.the.starting.screen.when.the.display.is.first.started. up.(more.information.about.this.display.mode.can. be.found.below.in.the.instructions)..Once.the.display. has.been.used,.it.will.always.show.the.display.mode. when.it.starts.up,.that.was.selected.when.the.display. Figure.for.twin.engine.. Figure.for.single.engine..
  • Page 104 Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C Configuration menu (button 5) (Depressed for longer than 3 s) The.configuration.menu.is.used.to: access.the.display.mode.SYSTEM.INFORMA- TION do.various.settings.for.the.display reach.information.and.functions.for.servicing.the. display. Please.refer.to.the.configuration.menu.structure.be- low.and.read.the.following.section,.which.explains. each.section.in.the.menu. NOTE! The.port.engine.or.both.engines.must.have. the.ignition.switched.on.when.display.settings.are. changed.. Configuration menu structure System Read.more.about.this.display.mode.. on.the.next.page. Information Settings. Language.. (8.available) Click.sound. ON,.OFF. Engine. [2500.rpm:.9000.r/min].in.stages.of.500.rpm Engine..PORT,.STARBOARD..
  • Page 105 EVC-C. Calibration.and.settings Display mode System Information SYSTEM.INFORMATION.is.a.display.mode.that. functions.in.the.same.way.as.the.display.in.the.ta- chometer.(EVC.system.tachometer)..You.navigate. round.these.functions,.using.the.buttons.on.the.free- standing.control.panel.. In.display.mode.SYSTEM.INFORMATION.there.are. several.functions: Display.of.operating.information,.information. SYSTEM.INFORMATION.display.. messages.and.alarm.(NOTE!.The.display.is. mode.for.single.engine.installations adapted.to.suit.the.size.of.the.panel.in.the.ta- chometer). Port.. side Settings.for.displaying.operating.information.in. this.display.mode. All.calibrations. Detailed.instructions.for.the.functions.in.display.mode. SYSTEM.INFORMATION.are.found.in.the.section. about.the.tachometer.in.this.owner’s.manual. Starboard. side SYSTEM.INFORMATION.display.. mode.for.twin.engine.installations Control.panels Information message and alarm The.display.automatically.switches.to.display.mode. SYSTEM.INFORMATION.when.the.electrical.sys- tem.needs.to.show.information.messages.or.alarms.. Instructions.about.how.information.messages.and. alarms.should.be.handled.are.found.in.the.section.
  • Page 106 Calibration.and.settings. EVC-C System Menu.SYSTEM.is.intended.to.provide.the.necessary. functions.and.information.for.service.technicians. Demo:.Switches.between.demo.mode.ON/OFF. The.unit.is.in.normal.operation.mode.when. Demo.is.OFF. Com Viewer:.Shows.the.latest.messages.re- ceived.on.the.communication.inputs Prog tx: Transfers.the.contents of.the.application. program.in.the.flash.memory.to.other.CANtrak. units.on.the.same.CANbus.link About.:.Shows.the.following.information: ID no:.Display.serial.number Eeprom:.No..of.writes.to.the.EEPROM Vers:.Software.version.number Chk:.Flash.memory.checksum Part no:.Volvo’s.part.number.for.the.software Source: Shows.the.source.of.the.received.. data. Label:.Label.allocated.on.the.bus..Each.unit.. on.the.same.bus.must.have.its.own.unique.. label.

  • Page 107: Diagnostic Function

    Diagnostic function Malfunction message engine and The.diagnostic.function.monitors.and.checks.that.the. EVC-system engine,.stern.drive/reversing.gear.and.EVC.system. function.normally. If.the.diagnostic.function.discovers.a.malfunction,.it. warns.the.driver.by.showing.pop-ups.in.the.tachom- eter.display.and.the.buzzer.will.sound.. The diagnostic function has the following tasks: .. Pop-ups.will.alternate.between.“cause.of.fault”.and. •. Discover.and.localize.malfunctions “measures.to.take”.. •. Notify.that.malfunctions.have.been.discovered To.acknowledge.the.alarm,.press.NAVIGATION. •. Give.advice.in.fault.finding WHEEL..When.the.fault.has.been.acknowledged,. •. Protect.the.engine.and.ensure.continued.opera- the.buzzer.will.become.silent..Press.NAVIGATION. tion.when.serious.malfunctions.are.discovered. WHEEL..The.pop-up.will.disappear.and.normal.dis- play.window.will.be.shown.. NOTE! To.enable.engine.start.the.alarm.must.be.ac- The diagnostic function affects the engine in the knowledged.
  • Page 108 Diagnostic.fuction. EVC-C Danger pop-up If.the.Danger.pop-up.is.shown.during.operation,.a.. serious.fault.has.occured... NOTE! Acknowledge.the.alarm.and.stop.the.engine. at.once... Information.regarding.“cause.of.fault”.and.“measures. to.take”.is.found.in.chapter.“Fault.register”. Warning pop-up If.the.Warning.pop-up.is.shown.during.operation,.a.. fault.has.occured.. NOTE! Acknowledge.the.alarm.and.stop.the.engine. at.once. Information.regarding.“cause.of.fault”.and.“measures. to.take”.is.found.in.chapter.“Fault.register”. Caution pop-up If.the.Caution.pop-up.is.shown.during.operation,.a.. fault.has.occured.. Acknowledge.the.alarm... Information.regarding.“cause.of.fault”.and.“measures. to.take”.is.found.in.chapter.“Fault.register”. Faults list A.faults.list.can.be.viewed.from.the.MAIN.MENU.in. the.tachometer,.if.a.fault.is.registered. When.in.MAIN.MENU,.select.FAULTS.by.pushing. NAVIGATION.WHEEL..Number.after.FAULTS.indi- cates.number.of.faults.stored.in.faults.list..Show.faults. in.faults.list.by.turning.NAVIGATION.WHEEL.. Shown.fault.pop-ups.will.alternate.between.“cause.of. fault”.and.“measures.to.take”.. More.information.regarding.“cause.of.fault”.and.“mea- sures.to.take”.is.found.in.chapter.“Fault.register”.

  • Page 109: Fault Register

    Fault register This implies that: WARNING! WARNING!.Read.the.Safety Precautions.chap- 1... Faults.which.have.been.attended.to.or.have.dis- ter.before.starting.work. appeared.are.automatically.erased... 2... Faults.which.have.not.been.attended.to.must.be. acknowledged.every.time.the.system.voltage.is. Erasing faults in faults list switched.on. Any.fault.pop-up.in.the.diagnostic. function.are.automatically.erased. NOTE!.Fault.codes.can.also.be.read.from.the.EVC. every.time.the.starter.key.is.turned.to. system.display. the.stop.position.(S)... NOTE!.Stop.the.engine.and.check. that.the.ignition.key(s).is(are).in.posi- tion.0.in.all.control.positions... When.system.voltage.is.switched.on. again,.the.diagnostic.function.checks. to.see.whether.there.are.any.faults.in. the.EVC.system..If.this.is.the.case,. new.fault.pop-ups.are.shown... Explanation Faults.are.presented.with.information.about.reason.and.proposed.measures.to.be.taken... Description .R. . Explanation: Reaction: Action:...
  • Page 110 Fault.register. EVC-C Engine speed Explanation: Fault in engine speed sensor. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced... Action:. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop. Water in fuel Explanation: Water in water trap in fuel filters. Reaction:.None Action:. •. Empty.the.water.trap.underneath.the.fuel.filters..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Fuel.system”. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Seawater pressure Explanation: Seawater pressure too low. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced. Action:.
  • Page 111 EVC-C. Fault.register Coolant pressure Explanation: Coolant pressure too low. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced. Action:. •. Check.the.coolant.level..Please.refer.to.“Maintenance:.Fresh.water.system”. •. Check.that.the.seawater.filter.is.not.blocked..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Seawater.system”. •. Check.the.impeller.in.the.seawater.pump..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Seawater.system”. •. Check.that.no.leakage.occurs. •. Check.that.no.leakage.occurs.in.auxiliary.equipment.connected.to.the.. engine.cooling.system. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Coolant temperature Explanation: Coolant temperature too high. . Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced... Action:. •. Check.coolant.level..Please.refer.to.“Maintenance:.Fresh.water.system”. •. Check.that.the.seawater.filter.is.not.blocked..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Seawater.system”.
  • Page 112 Fault.register. EVC-C Fuel temperature Explanation: Fuel temperature too high. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced... Action:. •. Check.the.fuel.level. •. Check.fuel.cooler. •. Check.that.no.leakage.occurs.. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Engine oil level Explanation: Oil level too low. NOTE! In.rough.following.seas.or.head.seas,.the.system.can.incorrectly.sense.. that.the.engine.oil.level.is.too.low..If.this.happens,.acknowledge.the.fault,.and.. check.the.points.below.for.safety.reasons. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced... Action:... •. Check.the.oil.level.in.the.engine..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Lubrication.system”.to.check.and.top.the.oil.up. •. Check.the.oil.filters..Please.refer.to."Maintenance:.Lubrication.system".. •. Check.that.no.leakage.occurs. •.
  • Page 113 EVC-C. Fault.register Engine oil temperature Explanation: Engine oil temperature too high... Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced. Action:. •. Check.the.oil.level..Please.refer.to.“Maintenance:.Lubrication.system”. •. Check.that.the.oil.filters.are.not.blocked..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Lubrication.system”. •. Check.that.no.leakage.occurs. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Engine oil filter Explanation: Oil pressure differential too big. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced. Action:... •. Check.that.the.oil.filters.are.not.blocked..Please.refer.to.. “Maintenance:.Lubrication.system”. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Crankcase pressure Explanation: Crankcase pressure too high.
  • Page 114 Fault.register. EVC-C Battery voltage Explanation: Battery voltage too low. Reaction: Action:. •. Check.battery.fluid.level. •. Check.belt.tension. •.. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Auxiliary stop Explanation: External stop signal. Reaction:.Engine.stops.or.can.not.be.started Action:. •. Check.emergency.stop.button..Reset.if.necessary..Please.refer.to.. “Stopping.the.engine:.Emergency.stop” •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Primary battery Explanation: Poor battery or charging. Reaction:. Action:. •. Check.battery.fluid.level.
  • Page 115 EVC-C. Fault.register EMS supply fuse Explanation: Fuse is broken. Reaction: Action:. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop. Extra supply fuse Explanation: Fuse is broken. Reaction: Action:. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop. Powertrim Explanation: Fault in Powertrim system... Reaction:.Cannot.change.trim.position..Action:. •. Emergency.Trimming..Please.refer.to.. “In.case.of.emergency:.Emergency.trimming”. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Check shift actuator Explanation: Fault in shift actuator.
  • Page 116 Fault.register. EVC-C Lever calibration Explanation: Incorrect lever calibration. Reaction:.It.is.not.possible.to.choose.active.helm.station... Action:. •. Restart.engine(s). •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. Check EVC system Explanation: Internal fault in the EVC system. Reaction:.Engine.power.is.reduced. Action:. •. Restart.engine(s). •. If.the.engine.can.not.be.operated.from.the.chosen.control.panel,.use.. an.alternative.control.panel. •. Please.contact.a.Volvo.Penta.workshop.if.the.fault.remains. System failure Explanation: Miscellaneous fault. Reaction:..Action:. •.

  • Page 117: Parameter Settings

    Under Way mode. which.makes.it.possible.to.change.the.active.sta- tion.while.gear.is.engaged..This.function.has.to.be. activated.in.the.PCU.using.the.VODIA.tool..This.will. affect.all.helm.stations.in.the.actual.drive.line,.which. means.up.to.four.possible.HCUs.(per.drive.line). Activated.for.a.PCU.(MID.787).. Classified engine Vodia.text:."Classified.engine".. This.parameter.is.used.to.change.the.engine.alarm. function. The.VODIA.diagnostic.tool.can.be.used.to.adjust. Activated.for.a.PCU.(MID187).. EVC-parameters..This.is.done.with.the."Parameter programming" tool.in.the."Service and mainte- nance".menu. Volvo Penta Lowspeed VODIA.is.a.Volvo.Penta.special.tool..Complete.tool. part.no..is.3838619. There.are.three.adjustable.parameters.in.the.Volvo. Penta.lowspeed.function:. Once.you.have.established.contact.with.the.system,. Maximum.slip.factor.for.VP.Lowspeed.. you.have.to.choose.type.of.engine.and.there.after.the. Vodia.text:."MaxLowspeedSlip" specific.ECU.(Engine.Control.Unit).in.the.drop.down. menu.to.show.its.adjustable.parameters..VODIA.only. Maximum.slip.factor.for.VP.trolling. shows.the.adjustable.prameters.for.one.ECU.at.a. Vodia.text:."MaxTrollingSlip" time.and.only.for.an.HCU.if.it.is.in.Service mode. Upper.lever.limit.for.slip.function.at.forward..
  • Page 118 Neutral beep Lever type Vodia.text:."NeutralBIP"..This.parameter.makes.it. Vodia.text:."Lever.type".. possible.to.activate.or.deactivate.the.fuction.that. This.parameter.is.used.when.the.4–20.mA.interface. gives.a."beep".sound.when.the.control.lever.is.set. is.installed..Values."On"/"Off".."On".shall.be.set.when. to.NEUTRAL.position..The.function.is.possible.to. the.IN.interface.is.used. activate.individually.for.the.helms.(HCUs)..When.the. Activated.for.a.HCU.(MID164). function.is.desirable.on.all.helms,.you.have.to.acti- vate.it.in.the.PCU.by.using.the.VODIA.tool..This.will. affect.all.helm.stations.in.the.actual.drive.line,.which. means.up.to.four.possible.HCUs.(per.drive.line). Activated.for.a.PCU.(MID.187).. Transom angle (drive DPH/DPR) Vodia.text:."Transom.angle"..This.parameter.is.used. to.adjust.the.transom.angle.estimated.for.the.boat. by.the.EVC.system..Adjustment.can.be.done.without. correcting.the.trim.potentiometer.on.the.drive.shield.. The.potentiometer.is.used.for.powertrim.functions. and.transmit.information.about.drive.trim.positions.to. the.EVC.system. Normal.transom.angle,.that.is.default.value,.is.13°..If. other.values.are.needed,.the.transom.angle.can.be. adjusted.between.8°.and.25°. Activated.for.a.PCU.(MID187)..

  • Page 119: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Make.it.a.habit.to.give.the.engine.and.engine.bay.a.visual.check.before.starting..This.will.help.you.to.quickly. discover.if.anything.abnormal.has.happened,.or.is.about.to.happen..Also.check.that.instruments.and.warning. displays.show.normal.values.after.you.have.started.the.engine... To.minimize.starting.smoke.in.cold.starting,.we.recommend.that.a.heater.should.be.installed.to.warm.the.engine. bay.at.temperatures.below.+5°C. WARNING!.Never.use.start.spray.or.similar.products.as.a.starting.aid..Explosion.risk! IMPORTANT!.Also.consult.the.Operator’s Manual.regarding.information.about.starting.and.running.the.en- gine. General information Checklist about starting The.following.measures.must.be.carried.out.before. starting.up.the.system: The.engine.control.lever.must.always.be.in.neutral. before.starting..The.engine.management.system.en- Complete.calibration ● sures.that.the.engine.receives.the.correct.amount.of. Initializing.of.EVC.display/s ● fuel.- even.when.the.engine.is.cold... Checking.of.fault.codes ● The.engine.is.pre-heated.by.the.engine.control.unit,. which.allows.the.engine.to.crank.several.revolutions. with.the.starter.motor.before.fuel.is.injected..The.cold- Running in er.the.engine.is,.the.more.revolutions.it.makes..This. raises.the.temperature.in.the.combustion.chambers,. The.engine.must.be.running.in.for.its.first.10.operat- which.ensures.reliable.starting.and.reduces.starting. ing.hours: smoke...
  • Page 120 Starting.the.engine. EVC-C Before starting Open.the.fuel.tap ● Open.the.sea.cock.(reverse.gear) ● Do.the.tasks.under.the.“Daily.before.first.start”. ● heading.in.the.maintenance.schedule..Please. refer.to.the.Operator’s Manual.. Turn.the.main.switches.on.. ● IMPORTANT!.Never.disconnect.the.current.us- ing.the.main.switches.when.the.engine.is.run- ning..This.can.damage.the.alternator... Start.the.engine.room.fan,.if.one.is.installed,.and. ● let.it.run.for.at.least.four.minutes... Check.that.the.amount.of.fuel.aboard.is.enough. ● for.your.planned.voyage. Check.the.oil.level. ● Lower.the.drive(s).if.raised. ● Starting method Put the reverse gear/stern drive in neutral Put.the.reverse.gear.in.neutral.by.moving.the.control. lever(s).to.neutral.at.all.helm.stations. Two lever control: Also.check.that.the.engine.speed. lever.is.in.the.idling.position...
  • Page 121 EVC-C. Starting.the.engine Activate the control panel and lock the system Press.the.activation.button.for.at.least.one.second.. When.the.button.is.released,.the.indication.lights.up. to.confirm.that.the.control.position.is.activated.. NOTE! If.the.indicator.flashes,.the.control.position. has.not.been.activated.because.the.control.lever(s). are.not.in.the.neutral.position.or.the.system.has.been. locked.from.another.control.panel.. If.the.boat.has.more.than.one.control.panel/helm.sta- tion,.the.system.can.be.locked,.so.that.the.engine. can.only.be.controlled.from.the.activated.station.. Press.the.activation.button.for.a.second.further.to. lock.the.system..The.padlock.sign.lits.up.in.confirma- tion... Unlock.the.system.by.pressing.the.activation.button. for.one.second..This.can.only.be.done.from.an.acti- vated.control.panel. Start the engine Start by using the ignition switch Turn.the.key.to.position III..Release.the.key.and.let.it. return.to.position.I.as.soon.as.the.engine.has.started.. Stop.cranking.if.the.engine.does.not.start.within.20. seconds..
  • Page 122 Starting.the.engine. EVC-C Read the instruments and warm up the engine Allow.the.engine.to.idle.for.the.first.ten.seconds,.and. check.that.instruments.and.displays.show.normal.val- ues..Check.that.no.alarms.are.displayed.and.that.no. warning.lamps.(optional).are.flashing.. Then.warm.the.engine.up.at.low.speed.and.low.load,. so.that.reaches.normal.operating.temperature.before. full.power.is.used.. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Never.race.the.engine.when.it.is. cold. Check the oil level in the reverse gear Check.the.oil.level.when.the.reversing.gear.has. reached.operating.temperature. After stopping the engine IMPORTANT! Make.sure.that.the.starter.key.is. turned.off.(is.in.“0”.position.or.removed).before. main.switches.are.switched.off..Otherwise.the. electrical.system.could.be.damaged.

  • Page 123: Wiring Color And Pin-Out Schematics

    Wiring color and pin-out schematics D4, D6 - DPH/DPR R (red) + (positive SB (black) – (negative) Powertrim control panel panel Main station All connectors (male and female) are wieved from cable side Starboard Instru- 1..— ments 2.SB/W Tachometer (mandatory) SB.4 3..—...
  • Page 124 Wiring.color.and.pin-out.schematics. EVC-C D4, D6, D9, D12, D16 R (red) + (positive SB (black) – (negative) control panel Main station All connectors (male and female) are wieved from cable side Starboard Instru- ments Tachometer (mandatory) 1..— R..6 2..SB/W W..5 switch system 3..—...

  • Page 125: Templates For Controls And Panels

    Templates for controls and panels Control, top mounted. SCALE 1:1 Single and twin installations ∅ 5.3 mm (0.2”) IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 126 Templates.for.controls.and.panels. EVC-C Control, side mounted, type A SCALE 1:1 ∅ 4.3 mm (0.17”) 140 mm (5.51”) IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 127 Control, side mounted, type B SCALE 1:1 IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 128 Templates.for.controls.and.panels. EVC-C EVC system display SCALE 1:1 Overall size 110 mm (4.33”) x 110 mm (4.33”). Fixing hole Positions 70 mm (2.76”) x 70 mm (2.76”). 64 mm (2.5”) Cut out for back re- cess ∅ 64 mm (2.5”) Drill 4 x ∅ 4.3 mm (0.17") clearance 70 mm (2.76”) ∅...
  • Page 129 EVC-C. Templates.for.controls.and.panels EVC system display, flush-mounted SCALE 1:1 103 mm (4.06”) 3.8 mm (0.15”) 4 x R5.0 mm (R 0.20”) 3.3 mm (0.13”) R599.0 mm (R1'-11.58”) 3.0 mm (1.30”) 64 mm (2.52”) IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 130 Templates.for.controls.and.panels. EVC-C Panel, frame-mounted SCALE 1:1 77 mm (3.03") ∅ 52 mm (2.05") Panel, flush-mounted 77 mm (3.03") 55 mm (2.17") R=3.7 (0.13") 70 mm (2.76") 52 mm (2.05") IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 131 EVC-C. Templates.for.controls.and.panels Instruments, frame-mounted SCALE 1:1 85 mm (3.35") 52 mm (2.05") 60 mm (2.36") 95 mm (3.74") IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 132 Templates.for.controls.and.panels. EVC-C Instruments, frame-mounted SCALE 1:1 110 mm (4.33") 119 mm (4.69") IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 133 EVC-C. Templates.for.controls.and.panels Instruments, flush-mounted SCALE 1:1 83 mm (3.27") 49 mm (1.92") 93 mm (3.66") 60 mm (2.36") 6.2 mm (0.24") 9.0 mm (0.35") IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 134 Templates.for.controls.and.panels. EVC-C Instruments, flush-mounted SCALE 1:1 105 mm (4.13") 116 mm (4.57") 9.0 mm (0.35") IMPORTANT! If.this.template.has.been.photo- copied,.check.the.dimensions.before.using.it.be- cause.photocopies.can.distort.images.slightly.
  • Page 135 Notes...

  • Page 136: References To Service Bulletins

    References to Service Bulletins Group. . No.. Date. Concerns ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 137 We would prefer you to write in English or Swedish. From: ....................................................................Refers to publication: ............................. Publication no.: ..............Issued: ..............Suggestion/reasons: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Date: ............Name: ............AB Volvo Penta Technical Information SE-405 08 Göteborg Sweden...

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