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Flexball WR CONTROLS 3500 Series Operating Manual

Electronic command system for marine engines
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Summary of Contents for Flexball WR CONTROLS 3500 Series

  • Page 1 & &...
  • Page 2 Flexball Italiana srl warrants against defective materials or workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of original shipment by Flexball Italiana srl to original customer or twelve (12) months from the first sea trial, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Nanni Diesel – Y cable for Toyota engine base (V) + inverter (V)......... 35 6.2.7. Nanni Diesel – Y cable for VM engine base + inverter ............35 6.2.8. FPT – Throttle CANBus command cable ................36 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 4 Connection of the push-pull cable to the gearbox side ............69 13. Programming of the strokes on actuator with mechanical interface to engine and gearbox ....72 13.1. Programming of the push-pull cable strokes ................. 73 13.2. Sea trials ............................75 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 5 Micro switch B4, here shown with tag “4”, must be switched in OFF position in order to allow CANBus communication between Flexball Electronic Command System and FPT engine........... 88 18. Programming of actuators with electronic CANBUS engine and electronic gearbox ....... 90 18.1.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This manual describes the electronic remote control system in general and its operating, performance and safety aspects. If it is the first time that you install a Flexball electronic control system, go to the next section where you will be guided to the necessary steps.

  • Page 7: General Installation Features

    Stroke can be set between 5 and 80 mm Electrical features from 9,0 to 28 V (for standard installations) Power supply from 20,0 to 28,0 V (for special installations) Max. current absorbed Current absorbed when the system isn’t loaded 0,5 A Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 8: Pilot Instructions

    3. Pilot instructions In the Flexball electronic control system can be mounted any of the following command stations: 3500 - 4000 - 4200 - 4500. Depending on the system configuration and on the type of command station, the latter can be used for the command of one or two engines.

  • Page 9: Control Keypad

    Command station series 3500 Command station series 4000 Command station series 4200 Command station series 4500 To engage the gear you must keep pressed the push button on the lever in the movement from neutral to forward or reverse position. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 10: Acquisition Of The Command

    Warm-up mode. If you move the lever, it is only affected the accelerator but not the gear. In Warm-up mode the LED Warm/Sync is blinking. After positioning again both levers in neutral and pressing for 1,5 seconds the Warm/Sync, the system comes back to the normal operation mode. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 11: Synchro Mode

    In order to reset the system, unscrew completely (counter- clockwise) knob (A). emergency lever automatically goes back to the position where it was before activating emergency mode, at the first movement of the command lever. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 12: Command Station

    4.1.1. Command station series 3500 ► Important: in case the screws to fix command station to the dashboard panel are not long enough, don’t open the command station to replace them but ask for an adaptation kit. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 13: Command Station Series 4000

    4.1.2. Command station series 4000 4.1.3. Command station series 4200 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 14: Command Station Series 4500

    2. place the fingers of your hand under the slot as shown by the arrow; 3. pull up to the complete removal of the protective cover. ► Important 2: the max water protection of this cover is obtained when both levers are placed in full forward throttle position. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 15: Friction Adjustment

    2 short flashes. 2. In case you need to configure again the command lever for installation with 2 engines and 1 actuator, repeat the procedure of point 1. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 16: For Command Stations After Serial Number 18500

    5. if the operation is successful, the LEDs pair corresponding to the push buttons pressed will flash The programming is then stored in the device memory. The operation must be repeated for all the control stations of the system. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 17: Command Station Label

    ► Important 2: in the same installation can’t coexist a “1st command station FSM” and a “1st command station”. “1st command station FSM” replaces “1st command station” and vice versa. Dip-switch configuration details Command station 1 Command station FSM (Fast Start-up Mode) Command station 2 Command station 3 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 18: Trim/Flap Option

    (a couple for each engine). It is also possible to command in Synchro trim or flap of both engines with the “+” and “-“ push buttons placed on the side of the left lever. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 19: Classification Of Indoor And Outdoor Installation

    Indoor installation The command station is installed into a place bordered by ceiling and, at least, three walls, windows or doors. Considering these conditions, it is impossible that the command station is exposed to rain water and splashes. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 20 Outdoor installation The command station is installed at open air, and it is exposed directly to rain water and splashes. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 21: Advices About The Mounting And Preservation Of The Command Station

    Command station 2 engines series 4500 with Trolling option 4500 . T - 2 0 0 0 0 5 Command station 2 engines series 4500 with TRIM option & Trolling 4500 . T - 2 2 0 0 0 5 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 22: Actuator

    It follows the mechanical drawings of the different types of actuators. In the last page of this manual you find the footprint of the actuator in scale 1:2. 5.1. Drawing of actuators with mechanical interface Area connettori Connectors area 34° 34° Antivibranti 142.5 Shocks absorber 213.5 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 23: Drawing Of Full Electronic Actuator

    Mount the actuator leaving a space of at least 25 cm on each side Do not install the actuator with the connectors upwards 25 cm 25 cm 25 cm 25 cm Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 24: Electronic Actuator Boards

    GND CH3 ► Important: connectors JP9 and JP10 are dedicated to the electronic engine (ECU); in case of hybrid engine application, channels 1 and 3 of each connector are dedicated to the inverter of the electric engines. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 25: Relays Pcb Version Rb 1.0 For Trim-Flap And Neutral Relays

    NC contact neutral relays (Not used) (Not used) (Not used) (Not used) (Not used) (Not used) Common neutral relays contact NO contact neutral relays NC contact neutral relays Right engine Common trim contact Trim + Trim - Trailer Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 26: Relays Pcb Version 2.0 For Electronic Gearboxes

    Trim - Trailer Common neutral relays contact Left engine NC contact neutral relays Forward gear Reverse gear Forward gear Reverse Common neutral relays contact Right engine NC contact neutral relays Common trim contact Trim + Trim - Trailer Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 27: Ecan-Pcb For Engine With Canbus Interface

    CANBus termination resistor of 120 ohm is already mounted on the PCBoard (between terminals 4 and 5 of J4) but, if necessary, it can be removed; if this is the case, contact Flexball technicians. 5.4.5. Galvanic insulation PCB for analogue voltage signals This option can be used in those cases where there are voltage differences between different ground points on the boat.

  • Page 28: Vanconv Pcb

    5.4.6. VANCONV PCB It is used to generate 4-20mA, PWM or CANBus signals to control the electronic engines via ECU. This PCB replaces the ECAN-PCB (see section 5.4.4.) in the new electronic systems with CANBus interface. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 29: Actuator Labels And Codes

    4500 . A - 8 2 4 2 * 9 2 electronic engines (mA) and 2 gearboxes mechanical (with trim) 2 PWM engines and 2 gearboxes mechanical (with trim) 4500 . A - 4 2 4 2 * 9 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 30 (*) identifies the power supply voltage; (*) = 2 identifies actuators with only 24 Vdc; (*) = 3 identifies actuators which can work with both 12 and 24 Vdc. All actuators with electronic gearbox interface have the neutral relay option already implemented. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 31: Accessories And Options

    Polarizzazione codifica B Polarization code B Connettore a parete Connettore su cavo Wall connector Cable connector Connector for CANbus data transmission cable Polarizzazione codifica A Polarization code A Connettore a parete Connettore su cavo Wall connector Cable connector Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 32: Canbus Cable

    Codifica B Wire colour Function Code B Bianco Segnale White Signal Giallo Vista frontale Yellow Front view Length Code L=3 m 3500.34-03000 L=5 m 3500.34-05000 L=7 m 3500.34-07000 ► Important: this cable is without connector on engine side Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 33: Cable Actuator - Electronic Engine (V) With 2 Channels

    Code B Wire colour Function Bianco Segnale 2 - 5 White Signal Giallo Vista frontale 1 - 4 Yellow Front view Length Code L=3 m 4665/34-03000 L=5 m 4665/34-05000 L=7 m 4665/34-07000 Engine side: Sumitomo connector, 6 poles Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 34: Nanni Diesel - Cable Only For The Inverter (Hybrid Engines)

    Ch.2 - GND Green Length Code L=3 m 4665/42-03000 L=5 m 4665/42-05000 L=7 m 4665/42-07000 Engine side: AMP Superseal connector, 6 poles This cable is to be used between the actuator and Nanni Diesel cables codes 4665/44 and 4665/45. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 35: Nanni Diesel - Y Cable For Toyota Engine Base (V) + Inverter (V)

    Verde Green Colore filo Funzione Wire colour Function Segnale Bianco Signal White Giallo Yellow Length Code Engine side: Deutsch connector, 2 poles Inverter side: Delphi connector, 2 poles L=3 m 4665/45-03000 L=5 m 4665/45-05000 L=7 m 4665/45-07000 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 36: Fpt - Throttle Canbus Command Cable

    White Ch.1 -Signal Giallo Ch.1 - GND Yellow Vista frontale Marrone Ch.2 - Segnale Front view Brown Ch.2 - Signal Verde Ch.2 - GND Green Engine side: AMP Superseal connector, 6 poles Length Code L=3 m 4649/EC3E3M Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 37: Hyundai - Throttle Cable

    Ch.1 - GND Yellow Vista frontale Marrone IVS - Segnale Front view Brown IVS - Signal Verde IVS - GND Green Length Code L=3 m 3500.50-03000 Engine side: AMP Superseal connector, 5 poles L=5 m 3500.50-05000 L=7 m 3500.50-07000 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 38: Steyr -Throttle Cable, Type B, For Engines Series "Se

    Forward Nero 2 M. Indietro Black 2 Reverse Giallo-Verde Alimentazione Yellow-Green Supply Vista frontale Front view Length Code L=3 m 3500.36-03000 L=5 m 3500.36-05000 L=7 m 3500.36-07000 ► Important: this cable is without connector on gearbox side Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 39: Nanni Diesel - Cable For Gearbox Solenoid Driven

    Black 5 Neutral relay Nero 6 M. Indietro - GND Black 6 Reverse - GND Length Flexball code L=3 m 3500.46-03000 L=5 m 3500.46-05000 L=7 m 3500.46-07000 ► Important: this cable is without connector on gearbox side Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 40: Nanni Diesel - Cable For Gearbox Solenoid Drive + Neutral Signal

    L=3 m 3500.37-03000 L=5 m 3500.37-05000 L=7 m 3500.37-07000 6.4.1. Nanni Diesel – Cable for the trim/flap command For drawing and pin-out refer to section 6.4 Length Code L=3 m 4665/37-03000 L=5 m 4665/37-05000 L=7 m 4665/37-07000 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 41: Cable Actuator - Mercruiser® Trim Pump

    ® Mercruiser trim pump side Actuator side Length Code L=3 m 3500.40-03000 Circuito elettrico pompa Mercruiser Cavo Flexball codice: 3500.40-03000 Mercruiser pump electric circuit Flexball cable code: 3500.40-03000 Aliment/Supply (non usato) Rosso/Red (not used) Trim- Trim- Giallo/Yellow...

  • Page 42: T-Splitter

    6.6. T-Splitter Code: N-85E010003 6.7. Power supply connector Code: 3500.38-00000 ► Important: cabling instruction of power supply connector are at section 10.1.1. of this manual. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 43: Configuration Of The Canbus Network

    Up to 3 command stations and 2 engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, with/without • trim; Up to 3 command stations and 2 hybrid engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, • analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 44: Installation With 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solution B

    Up to 3 command stations and 2 engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, with/without  trim; Up to 3 command stations and 2 hybrid engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox,  analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 45: Installation With 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solution C

    Up to 3 command stations and 2 engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, with/without trim; Up to 3 command stations and 2 hybrid engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox,  analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 46: Installation With 1 Actuator - Solution D

    (or flap); up to 3 command stations and 1 or 2 hybrid engines with electronic throttle (voltage or CANBus), • solenoid driven gearbox, analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim (or flap). Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 47: Installation With 1 Actuator - Solution E

    (or flap); up to 3 command stations and 1 or 2 hybrid engines with electronic throttle (voltage or CANBus), • solenoid driven gearbox, analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim (or flap). Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 48: Configuration: End Of Line Termination Resistor And Address Setting Of Command Stations And Actuators

    Dip- switch 3 Dip- switch 4 Command station 1 Command station Fast Start-up Mode (this is alternative to command station 1) Command station 2 Command station 3 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 49 (like it is described in sections 7.4 and 7.5). In case of systems with two propulsion systems equipped with mechanical engines and mechanical gearboxes, you need to use two mechanical actuators (installations described at sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3). If this is the case, the command station must be re-configured as described at section 4.4. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 50: Configuration Of The Actuator

    JP14 = OFF (address = 0) Right actuator is with JP14 = ON (address = 1) The settings of JP14 and JP19 depend on the configuration of the CANBus network, as described from section 7.1 to 7.5 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 51: Configuration With More Than 3 Command Stations

    Command stations with CANBus address = 3 can be physically placed anywhere in the CANBus network, but the CANBus must have at its ends the end-of-line terminations (see sections from 7.1 to 7.6). Here below an example of a single actuator installation with more than 3 command stations. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 52: Electrical Installation

    CANBus cable between the actuators and all the other electrical cables. Supply voltage 12 V 24 V 12/24 V Internal fuse (on the PCB) 5,0 A Wall fuse 6,15 A 6,15 A Current absorbed in no loaded condition 0,5 A 0,25 A 0,5 A (max) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 53: The Ignition Key Switch

    Terminal 15 is the signal coming from the ignition key block. When the ignition key is on its first detent, signal 15 is active. Supply cable 2,5 mm 1,5 mm cross section Connettore alimentazione attuatore Actuator power supply connector Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 54: Electrical Installation Of Systems With 2 Engines, 1 Actuator And 2 Ignition Keys

    Ignition key - Deck Chiave d’accensione - Fly bridge Ignition key - Fly Bridge Batteria Battery Connettore alimentazione attuatore Actuator power supply connector For the detailed list of components, please refer to the table at section 10.1.3 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 55: Electrical Installation Of Systems With 2 Engines, 2 Actuators And 2 Ignition Keys

    Chiave d’accensione - Motore destro Ignition key - Left engine Ignition key - Right engine Batteria Batteria Battery Battery Connettore alimentazione attuatore Actuator power supply connector For the detailed list of components, please refer to the table at section 10.1.3. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 56: Electrical Installation Of Systems With 2 Engines, 2 Actuators And 2+2 Ignition Keys

    2,5 mm  In case electronic throttle, it is very important to connect to a common GND point (either GND buss bar or common bonding conductor or Flexball hull) all the negative poles of each actuator electronic device. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 57: Wiring From The Actuator To Command Stations, Engines, Gearboxes, Trim/Flaps, Etc (Output Cables)

    (only 1 propulsion group per actuator)  mechanical engine and solenoid driven gearbox (up to 2 propulsion groups per actuator)  electronic engine and mechanical gearbox (up to 2 propulsion groups per actuator) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 58: Actuator With Mechanical Interface And Neutral Relay

    (only 1 propulsion group per actuator)  mechanical engine and solenoid driven gearbox (up to 2 propulsion groups per actuator)  electronic engine and mechanical gearbox (up to 2 propulsion groups per actuator) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 59: Actuator With Full Electronic Interface

    ► Important: in case of single engine installation, use only the connectors for the right engine. 10.2.4. Actuator with full electronic interface and neutral relay ► Important: in case of single engine installation, use only the connectors for the right engine. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 60: Wiring Scheme To Gearbox In Case Of Actuator Without Neutral Relay

    Relè di neutro Neutral relay M. Indietro - GND Reverse (REV) - GND ► Important: this conceptual scheme shows how to connect the electrical cables; battery switch and protection devices (e.g. fuses) must be implemented according to local regulations. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 61: Wiring Scheme From Actuator To Trim/Flap With External Supply

    10.2.8. Wiring scheme from actuator to trim/flap with internal supply This wiring scheme refers to: • Any actuator with serial number equal or after 16500 • Trim/Flap cable code 3500.37 (see section 6.4) Output signals are internally protected with 5A fuse. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 62: Programming Of The Actuator, General Guidelines

    4. press the key “ENTER” (↵) to store the parameter’s value and immediately the display stops blinking 5. to set the other parameters, scroll the menu with the keys “UP” and “DOWN” and when you have pointed the parameter that you want to change, repeat this procedure from point 3. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 63: Actuator Parameters

    It is shown left lever position It is shown right lever position according to the table above according to the table above Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 64: Installation Of The Push-Pull Cable And Stroke's Programming On The Actuator

    E2, Connection kit for Connection kit for E3, C0, C3, C33… ® ® Johnson cable Mercruiser cable Each kit is enough to connect two push-pull cables. 12.1.2. Standard push-pull cable (E2, E3, Volvo®, C0, C3, C33…) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 65: Mercruiser® Stern Drive Push-Pull Cable

    12.1.3. Mercruiser® stern drive push-pull cable ® In case it is used the push-pull cable outgoing directly from the Mercruiser stern driver, the plastic ® Mercruiser bracket is not necessary. 12.1.4. Johnson® push-pull cable Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 66: Mounting Of The Push-Pull Cables Between Engine And Actuator

    12.2.2. Connection of the push-pull cable to the actuator Elements to be used for the connection Screw + elastic washer to connect the eyelet Black aluminium cube Hole where to fix the eyelet Push-pull cable Fixing screw (screw and washers) Blade Bracket slot Eyelet Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 67 (h) onto the cable’s rod (2). 5 mm 3. Position the push-pull cable with the hole on the eyelet (H1) aligned with the hole of the plastic slider (H2). Insert the screw (+ elastic washer) and fasten it. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 68 7. If the fixing position is not correct, tune the push-pull cable in such a way that when the cable is at its minimum, the fixing screw is aligned with the notch on the slot. 8. Verify and eventually tune again minimum speed position (UL) and set maximum speed position (UH). For these operations look at section 13.1 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 69: Mounting Of The Push-Pull Cable Between Gearbox And Actuator

    Connection of the push-pull cable to the actuator Elements to be used for the connection Screw + elastic washer to connect the eyelet Black aluminium cube Hole where to fix the eyelet Push-pull cable Fixing screw (screw and washers) Blade Bracket slot Eyelet Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 70 Then screw the eyelet (h) onto the cable’s rod (2). 3. Position the push-pull cable with the hole on the eyelet (H1) aligned with the hole of the plastic slider (H2). Insert the screw (+ elastic washer) and fasten it. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 71 Verify and eventually tune again the neutral position, set reverse (0L) and forward (0H) positions. For these operations look at section 14.1 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 72: Programming Of The Strokes On Actuator With Mechanical Interface To Engine And Gearbox

    Actuators are delivered from factory with: • No throttle stroke, • Forward, Reverse and Neutral positions coincident in the Neutral position In order to start-up correctly the system you must do the correct setting the cable strokes. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 73: Programming Of The Push-Pull Cable Strokes

    To store the position of Maximum Throttle, press “Enter” again. When the display stops flashing it means that you have stored the position Press the “Down” push button and the display will move to “0L” (parameter of Gearbox Reverse) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 74 In this is the case, actuate the rotation of the propeller manually, this will make easier the clutch-in of the gearbox. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 75: Sea Trials

    (gearbox forward and engine accelerated). Value A0 Throttle Gearbox Push Pull (direction UL) (direction 0H) Push Push (direction UL) (direction 0L) Pull Push (direction UH) (direction 0L) Pull Pull (direction UH) (direction 0H) Factory setting A0 = 4 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 76: Specific Parameters

    Delay on the throttle 0 .. 9,9 s 0,0 s These parameters Proportional coefficient 0 .. 99 must not be Integral coefficient 0 .. 99 modified To be used for the check-up of the internal CANBus communication Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 77: Programming Of Actuators For Installations With Electronic Engine And Mechanical Gearbox

    Gearbox Neutral (left) Gearbox Forward Actuators are delivered from factory with Forward, Reverse and Neutral positions coincident in the Neutral position. Therefore the installer must do the correct setting the stroke, in order to start-up correctly the system. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 78: Programming Of The Gearbox Strokes

    Press the “Enter” push button and the display will start flashing. Press “Up” until the cable reaches the position of Gearbox Forward To store the position of Gearbox Forward, press “Enter” again. When the display stops flashing it means that you have stored the position Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 79 In this is the case, actuate the rotation of the propeller manually, this will make easier the clutch-in of the gearbox. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 80: Sea Trials

    (gearbox forward and engine accelerated). With the assumption that you have done all the stroke setting with A0 = 4 (factory setting), modify the correlation between lever and actuator as described in the schemes of the next page. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 81 Positions left Set A0=2 gearbox are inverted while the positions of the right gearbox are correct Positions both Set A0=1 gearboxes are inverted Invertitore sinistro Invertitore destro Left gearbox Right gearbox Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 82: Specific Parameters

    ► Important: the graphic on the right represents the voltage profile defined by parameters L, H. Changes of factory values could cause a system malfunctioning. Before making any changes, contact our technicians. Corsa della leva Control lever stroke Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 83: Parameters To Configure The Voltage Output Signals

    * For Nanni Diesel / Toyota, L2, H2, L4, H4 must be programmed only if the diesel motor is combined with the electrical motor. For further information see section 19.4, Programming of actuators with Hybrid engine option. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 84: Programming Of Actuators For Mechanical Engines And Electronic Gearbox

    Delay in neutral; it occurs any time you move directly from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward. This delay does 0 .. 9,9 s 0,5 s not occur when from neutral you move to forward or reverse. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 85: Programming Of Actuators With Electronic Engine And Electronic Gearbox

    These parameters are present only in system with electronic engine with ECU and/or electric engine inverter driven. Parameters for the voltage outputs are described at section 14.3.2. To be used for the check-up of the internal CANBus communication Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 86: Programming Of Actuators With Electronic Canbus Engine And Mechanical Gearbox

    In the data field you must write the engine speed reference. Necessary information for majority of the engines are minimum speed and maximum speed without load. Byte 2 and byte 3 are used to transfer the speed reference. Bytes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are commonly not used. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 87: Setting Of The Canbus Parameter Values

    Speed reference % 100% EEC2 Speed reference % 100% EEC2 (Steyr) * CANBUS interface for SOFIM engines is not available yet and has to be considered for future developments. If CP = 0 no message will be sent. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 88: Technical Data Of The Canbus Interface Card

    Operation must be done with the electronic control switched off: verify with a multimeter that the impedance between terminals JP4.4 and JP4.5 of the CANBus PCBoards on the actuator is = 60 ohm or similar (see section 5.4.4.). In case of different values, contact either Flexball or the FPT dealer. ...
  • Page 89 Engines equipped with this module “Voltage - CANBus converter” are: N60ENTM40.11 - N67ENTM45.11 CURSOR C87ENTM38 - C87ENSM24 - C87ENTM62 - C87ENTM65 C13ENTM - C13ENSM - C13ENAM - C13ENTM83 - C87ENAM13 2. Voltage - CANBUs converter according to FPT Norm A049 (all the other engines) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 90: Programming Of Actuators With Electronic Canbus Engine And Electronic Gearbox

    Sections 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 depict the pin-out of the electronic PCBs which perform the trim/flap commands. Electrical installation schemes are at sections 10.2.7 and 10.2.8. 19.2. Commissioning of actuators for installations with Trolling option Refer to separate document “Trolling_Flap option for lever 3500 & 4500”. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 91: Commissioning Of The Actuators With Neutral Relay Option

    Neutral relay option cables are depicted in sections 6.3.3 and 6.3.4. Installation schemes are at sections 10.2.5 and 10.2.6. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 92: Programming Of The Actuators With Hybrid Engine Option

    Throttle maximum voltage channel 4 left engine ► Important: change of factory setting might cause a wrong functioning of the system. It is therefore recommended to do not make any change without previously contacting the producer. Corsa della leva Control lever stroke Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 93: Trouble Shooting

    (counter- clockwise) knob (A) and at the first movement of the command lever, the lever on the actuator will automatically come back to the position it had before the activation of the emergency mode. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 94: Self-Protection In Case Of Overload Or Breakage Of The Push-Pull Cables

    • performance of the push-pull cables and if they are not functioning correctly, replace them. • Restart the electronic control system only if you have removed the causes of the not correct functioning. Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 95: Analysis Of The Electronic System Behavior

    Chapter 12 both on the engine and on the precise setting of the stroke (installations with actuator on the actuator. mechanical actuators) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.
  • Page 96 (installations with actuator mechanical actuators) The engine doesn’t accelerate (installations Check the setting of the dip- with FPT engines or switches on the CANBUS Section 17.4 engines with CANBus converter module interface) Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 97: Diagnosis Through The Command Station

    • replace the defective • cables Engine_right (green) push-pull cable All the 4 LEDs together • wrong setting of the push-pull re-program the • cable strokes strokes of the push- pull cables (see chapters 12 and 13). Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 98: Drilling Mask For Command Station

    23. Drilling mask for command station 23.1. Command station series 3500 23.2. Command station series 4000 Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 99: Command Station Series 4200

    23.3. Command station series 4200 14.1 23.4. Command station series 4500 Attention: drawings here depicted are not corresponding to the object's real physical size Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

  • Page 100: Drilling Mask For Actuator

    24. Drilling mask for actuator Attention: drawings here depicted are not corresponding to the object's real physical size Flexball Italiana S.r.l.

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