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Powertrim Assistance, PTA D4, D6 (option)
from Volvo Penta D4, D6, D9, D12, D16 Electronic Vessel Control Installation Manual_51339553 PDF DOWNLOAD
The Powertrim Assistant adjust trim angle automatically according to engine speed (rpm). It is possible to set five trim angles at five different engine speeds (Idle speed included).
PTA calibration
1. Activate helm station by pushing the ACTIVE STATION BUTTON.
2. Select SETTINGS from MAIN MENU by turning NAVIGATION WHEEL. Push NAVIGATION WHEEL to enter SETTINGS MENU.
3. Select PTA CALIBRATION and push NAVIGATION WHEEL.
4. Select PTA CALIBRATION POSITION (1-5) by turning NAVIGATION WHEEL. Push NAVIGATION WHEEL to enter selected PTA CALIBRATION POSITION.
5. Set RPM for PTA CALIBRATION POSITION by turning NAVIGATION WHEEL and confirm by pushing NAVIGATION WHEEL.
NOTE! RPM can not be set for PTA CALIBRATION POSITION 1, idling speed.
6. Set TRIM ANGLE for selected PTA CALIBRATION POSITION by turning NAVIGATION WHEEL and confirm by pushing NAVIGATION WHEEL.
Use the same procedure for all PTA CALIBRATION POSITIONs (1-5). Push BACK BUTTON to return to SETTINGS MENU.
Default values for D4 and D6 engines
Trolling calibration
NOTE! If the controls for two engines are calibrated, both levers should be calibrated at the same time, to give the same lever travel/positions for both engines. 2 .1
1. Enter calibration mode
2.0 is shown on the tachometer display.
N Idling FORWARDS Idling REVERSE Idling
FORWARDS Full throttle
REVERSE Full throttle
5. Move the lever to the reverse full throttle position (4).
Release the lever and confirm the position by pushing NEUTRAL BUTTON.
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.
7. Move the control lever for trolling to MIN SLIP position (6).
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 position (7).
Release the lever and confirm the position by pushing NEUTRAL BUTTON.
2.7 is shown on the tachometer display.
9. Push NEUTRAL BUTTON to exit lever calibration. The green LED(s) by the neutral button will show steady light and the system returns to MAIN MENU.
MIN SLIP Calibration and settings EVC-C
MAX SLIP
10. Move the control lever to MIN slip position.
2. Move the lever to the forward idling (1).
Release the lever and confirm the position by pushing NEUTRAL BUTTON.
2.1 is shown on the tachometer display.
3. Move the lever to the position for full throttle forward (2).
Release the lever and confirm the position by pushing NEUTRAL BUTTON.
2.2 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.
Slip calibration
Volvo Penta Lowspeed/trolling D4, D6, D9, D12
WARNING! This procedure requires engine running at idle speed and with gear engagement. Moor the boat in a proper and safety way.
WARNING! During the calibration seqence forward gear will automatically be engaged and disengaged for several times.
WARNING! The slip function will now be calibrated. During the calibration seqence forward gear will automatically be engaged and disengaged for several times.
NOTE! The time the system needs for slip calibration may vary from 5–20 minutes depending on transmission type.
1. Enter calibration mode
2. Push and hold MULTIFUNCTION button and NEUTRAL button for 5 seconds to enter SLIP CALIBRATION.
Display reads CALIBRATION SLIP 6.1.
3. Start engine and engage gear. Calibration starts automatically.
Display reads CALIBRATION SLIP 6.2.
4. When calibration is ready display reads CALIBRATION SLIP 6.3.
5. Move the control lever to neutral position.
6. Push the NEUTRAL BUTTON. Stop the engine, system power down.