INTRODUCTION The Offshore Dynamics 5801 Bennett Trim Tab Adaptor is designed to measure the inductive sensors in Bennett Trim Tabs and relay their position over multiple interfaces. The Trim Tab Adaptor is water resistant to IP65. It is designed to be mounted case up in a protected location.
INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING THE BOX You will find the following items in the 5801 shipping box: 1 x 5801 Bennett Trim Tab Adaptor 1 x 5801 User Manual (This document) 3 x 5801-R Trim Tab Remote 2.2 MOUNTING THE UNIT The unit should be mounted to a flat surface using 2 mounting screws.
2.3 CONNECTING THE DEUTSCH PLUG The unit is connected to the sensors and the communications interfaces via the 12 way Deutsch plug according to the following connection table: Pin Number Connection Modbus B Modbus A Modbus Ground Starboard S2 Starboard S1 Starboard GND Port GND Port P1...
38400 9600 Even The 5801 MODBUS frame consists of 8 data bits, 1 parity bit, and 1 stop bit. Please refer to Modbus specification for further information. Modbus Commands The 5801 Trim Tab Adaptor identifies as slave 48 (0x30) and supports one command (0x3) [Read Holding Registers].
•Power up the device. •Press the calibrate button so that the white calibration LED illuminates. •Actuate each sender between it’s highest and lowest positions so the 5801 can learn where these limits are. •Press the calibrate button again so the calibrate LED turns off.
MAINTENANCE ● Clean the unit with a soft cloth. ● Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the enclosure or seals. ● Ensure that the unit is secure using the mounting holes on the device and cannot be moved relative to the mounting surface.
Offshore Dynamics are constantly improving their products. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Offshore Dynamics products are designed to be accurate and reliable, however, they should only be used as aids to navigation and not as a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques.
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Electrical and Mechanical Description Comment Operating Voltage 9 to 32 Volts Power Consumption 45mA Average Operating Load Equivalence Number Reverse Battery Protection Indefinitely Load Dump Protection SAE J1113 Size 120x135x35 Weight gram Mounting Panel mounted Environmental Parameter Value IEC 60954 Classification Protected Degree of Protection IP65...
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