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Emerson AVENTICS MPC Installation And Operation Manual

Emerson AVENTICS MPC Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA
June 2024
Marex Propulsion Controller (MPC)

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Marex Propulsion Controller (MPC)
  • Page 2: Document Revisions

    Installation and Operation Manual DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Document Revisions Revision Date Remarks June 2024 First edition...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Contents About this Manual ............... 5 Validity of this Manual ....................5 Required and Additional Documentation ..............5 Presentation of Information ..................6 1.3.1 Safety instructions ....................6 1.3.2 Further messages and symbols ................7 Designations .........................
  • Page 4 Installation and Operation Manual Contents DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Connectors and Terminals ..................15 4.5.1 Connectors ......................15 4.5.2 Terminals ....................... 15 4.5.2.1 Terminal assignment ..................16 Product Identification ....................17 Transport and Storage.............. 17 Product Transport ...................... 17 Delivery Check ......................
  • Page 5 Contents Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Registration and configuration of control heads ..........28 7.4.1 Entering the portside control heads ..............28 7.4.1.1 Activate automated ID setting ................ 29 7.4.1.2 Completing and storing the auto-ID-setting ..........31 7.4.1.3 Checking the IDs set ..................
  • Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual Contents DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Maintenance and Repair ............51 Cleaning and Care...................... 51 Inspection ........................52 Maintenance ....................... 52 Spare parts ........................52 Repair ........................... 52 10 Disassembly ................52 11 Disposal ..................53 12 Technical Data ................
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Marex Propulsion Controller, Control Heads Type 244, CAN bus cables and standard interfaces to diesel engines and gearboxes. > Observe system-specific documentation if available. > Contact Emerson at Emerson.com for information for further information if required. > Observe the instructions of the engine and gearbox manufacturers. Required and Additional Documentation In addition to this manual, the documents listed in the table below are also relevant for Marex MCS.
  • Page 8: Presentation Of Information

    Installation and Operation Manual About this Manual DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Name Document No. Document Type Marex OS II Operating Manual R419300579 Manual Marex OS II Devices and Adjustments R419300593 Manual EMC Requirements for electrical 3460649703 Specification Sheet components in ship systems Marex OS Control Head Type 244 R417003610-MON-001-AA Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 9: Further Messages And Symbols

    About this Manual Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA NOTICE MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT Observe all precautionary signs posted on the equipment. Failure to do so may result in property damage. 1.3.2 Further messages and symbols Important If this information is not observed, optimum use or operation of the product cannot be ensured. >...
  • Page 10 Installation and Operation Manual About this Manual DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Table 3: Designations for buttons and parameters Designation Meaning Command (COM) As LED: the active control station As button: the control station that is to become active Controllable Pitch Propeller Jumper A short length of conductor used to close, open or bypass part of an electronic circuit.
  • Page 11: Abbreviations

    About this Manual Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA 1.4.1 Abbreviations In this service manual the following abbreviations are used: Table 5: Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Analog Input Analog Output Analog Digital Output Controller Area Network, Asynchronous, serial bus system for networking electronic control units. Changeover (relay) Digital Input Dual Inline Package,...
  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Exposing the Marex Propulsion Controller to ambient conditions which are not admissible • Emerson declines any responsibility for damage resulting from unintended use. The user of the equipment is fully responsible for any risk arising from unintended use of the product.
  • Page 13: Personnel Qualification

    > You must not modify or convert the Marex Propulsion Controller. > Persons who install, operate, dismantle, or maintain Emerson products must not be under the influence of alcohol, other drugs or medications which affect the responsiveness. > Make sure that safety devices belonging to the product are available, properly installed and fully operational.
  • Page 14: Use With Petrol/Gas Engines

    Installation and Operation Manual Safety Instructions DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 > Before starting the product make sure that all seals and protective caps on connectors are properly fixed and undamaged to prevent that liquids and foreign particles penetrate the product. >...
  • Page 15: Adjustment Of Parameters During Service

    Classification certificates The Marex Propulsion Controller is approved by the classification society DNV. Other societies on request. > Contact Emerson for information about class approvals. Applied EMC standards EN 60945:2002 • Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems...
  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Installation and Operation Manual About this Product DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Methods of testing and required test results IACS El0: 2022-01 • Test specification for type approval DNV-CG-0339: 2021-08 • Environmental Test Specification for Electrical, Electronic and Programmable Equipment and Systems Lloyds Register: 2021-12 •...
  • Page 17: Connectors And Terminals

    About this Product Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Connectors and Terminals 4.5.1 Connectors The Marex Propulsion Controller provides the following electric connectors: Type Quantity Specifics CAN bus M12, female CAN bus M12, male Ethernet USB C 4.5.2 Terminals The terminal strip of the Marex Propulsion Controller provides 47 connection terminals as well as 3...
  • Page 18: Terminal Assignment

    Installation and Operation Manual About this Product DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 4.5.2.1 Terminal assignment The terminals and their assignment to functions are shown in the following table: Table 6: Terminal assignment Terminal Plug Channel No. Polarity Intended Function Specification Power Supply 24V DC -25%/+30% Power Supply...
  • Page 19: Product Identification

    Transport and Storage Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Product Identification Figure 3: Product label Manufacturing Country | Production site code |CE label Nominal voltage | Tolerance Software code Hardware code Serial number | Manufacturing date (Year, calendar week) Material number Internal production code Product data QR code...
  • Page 20: Delivery Check

    Improper installation can cause damage to property. The Marex Propulsion Controller may only be installed by Emerson or qualified personnel as specified in section 2.4. > Install or uninstall Marex Propulsion Controller only if the component and the system are powered off.
  • Page 21: Unpacking

    Assembly Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Unpacking > Observe the symbols and instructions on the package. > Only remove the packaging shortly before the assembly. Installation Conditions > Make sure the display is not covered and remains legible at all times. >...
  • Page 22: Grounding

    Every CAN bus line must be terminated at each end with a resistance of 120 ohms between the CAN+ and CAN- signal lines. For this purpose, Emerson offers ready-made connector sockets and plugs with integrated terminating resistors. The Marex Propulsion Controller provides adjustable terminating resistors for each CAN bus line at the terminal board.
  • Page 23: Establishing The Connection To The Control Heads

    Assembly Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA The Marex Propulsion Controller provides four CAN bus connectors type M12 for the connection to the Marex network. The connectors are named C1, C2F, C2M and C3. CAN bus C1 and C2 provide integrated power supply of 38 V for operating connected components such as the Marex MCS Control Heads Type 244, and Operating Modules Type 242.
  • Page 24: Establishing The Cross-Communication

    Installation and Operation Manual Assembly DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 > Proceed as explained below. Refer to Table 8 and Table 9 on page 21 for the assignment of plugs and sockets. With a single engine system, use the connectors assigned to starboard. With twin engines, start with the starboard CAN bus, then proceed accordingly to connect the portside CAN bus, using the connectors named in brackets ().
  • Page 25: Establishing The Can Bus To Exterior Systems

    Assembly Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Proceed as follows: > At one Marex Propulsion Controller, connect a CAN bus cable M12 to socket C2F or plug C2M. > Route the other end of the cable to the other Marex Propulsion Controller and connect it correspondingly, i.
  • Page 26: Starting Up The Marex Mcs System

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Starting up the Marex MCS system Important: The Marex Propulsion Controller may only be put into operation once it has been established that the propulson system in which the MPC is to be installed complies with the applicable national regulations or the classification regulations for ships.
  • Page 27: Starting Up The Marine Propulsion Controller

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Starting up the Marine Propulsion Controller In multi engine systems the Marex Propulsion Controllers are started up one by one while the other MPCs in the Marex MCS motion control system must remain switched off. Proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 28: Special Characters

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 7.3.2 Special characters Special characters may flash in the top right corner of the display. Their meaning is explained in the following table: Indicates the user is logged in as an admin with permission to change parameters. Admin As long as the "E"...
  • Page 29: Main Menu

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA 7.3.4 Main menu The main menu consists of the following items: Main Menu Home Screen: Home Screen Calls up the home screen (Figure 8). Errors I/O Overview Errors: User Login...
  • Page 30: Registration And Configuration Of Control Heads

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 > Push the select button. Main Menu > Turn the select button until the first digit is set to Errors "3". I/O Overview User Login >...
  • Page 31: Activate Automated Id Setting

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA > Log in the portside MPC and select the parameter menu as explained in section 7.3.5, User login for changing and storing settings, on page 27. Important The storage of data in the parameter memory is indicated by a flashing S.
  • Page 32 Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Important The setting of the "station" parameter defines the location of a control head. > Go to the control station (bridge in the example). > Push the "Command"...
  • Page 33: Completing And Storing The Auto-Id-Setting

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA After pushing the command button, ID 51 is saved as the control head for the port propulsion at the bridge. > Return to the Marex Propulsion Controller and continue with assigning the IDs of the control heads at all remaining control stations.
  • Page 34: Checking The Ids Set

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 7.4.1.3 Checking the IDs set The assigned IDs need to be checked in the parameter menu. Proceed as follows: Parameter > In the parameter menu, choose the line “CAN bus” engine control and open the submenu.
  • Page 35: Testing The Command Transfer Between Stations

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA > Perform all steps explained in section 7.4, Registration and configuration of control heads, on page 28 in the same way as for the portside system. Complete by checking the set IDs as explained in section 7.4.1.3 on page 32.
  • Page 36: Portside Parameterization

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 7.4.4.1 Portside parameterization Proceed as follows: > Power up the portside MPC. > Open the parameter menu (see section 7.3.5, User login for changing and storing settings, on page 27).
  • Page 37: Testing The Cross Communication

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA 7.4.4.3 Testing the cross communication With multi engines, taking over the command at a control station is possible only for all propulsions at the same time. By default, all control head levers at a control station must be set in the neutral position before.
  • Page 38: Gear Control

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 In the submenu, the first line "idling/rpm" is revolution Idling/rated highlighted. idling/rated Idling /rpm < > > speed setting Rated /rpm < > Push the select button. The brackets start flashing. speed measurement …...
  • Page 39 Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Proceed as follows: Parameter > In the parameter menu, select the line “gear engine control control” and open the submenu. multi engine revolution Gear control >...
  • Page 40: Warming Up

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 7.5.3 Warming up The Warming up function allows for accelerating the engine without engaging the clutch. At the Control Heads Type 244, the function is switched on by pushing and holding the command key and, at the same time, moving the control head lever for the corresponding engine from stop to the first detent ahead.
  • Page 41: Activating Trolling

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Trolling allows the pressure of the clutch to be regulated between 0 % and 100 %. If the trolling mode is activated, there is an adjustable slip between engine and propeller. This improves considerably the maneuverability of the ship at slow speed.
  • Page 42 Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 7. Define a speed curve in the trolling mode, i. e., assign an rpm value to every position of the control head lever on a scale from 0-10 in ahead and astern direction. Proceed as follows: Activating trolling in the MPC Parameter...
  • Page 43 Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Activating the trolling LEDs. mode > In the submenu "mode", go to the item "message" switch on/off <on> and push the select button. slip&grip general >...
  • Page 44 Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 ADO 1-4 > Select "Channel 3" in the ADO 1-4 submenu and Channel 1 < > push the select button. Channel 2 < > Channel 3 >...
  • Page 45 Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Assigning the output. control > In the submenu "control" navigate to the item "if <20.00> not joined" and push the select button. 100% < 4.00> Join to mode <off>...
  • Page 46: Slip & Grip

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 7.5.5 Slip & Grip Note: This section is relevant only for ships with twin engines and gearboxes with Slip & Grip feature. Like trolling, Slip & Grip is a cruising mode which allows controlled clutch slippage while maintaining the minimum engine speed.
  • Page 47 Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA mode slip&grip > In the submenu "slip&grip", select the item switch on/off enable <on> "enable" and push the select button. slip&grip lever position < 5.0> >...
  • Page 48: Synchronizing

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Setting the output – 4-20mA / 0-10 V Parameter > In the parameter menu, navigate to the item engine control "hardware config." and push the select button. multi engine >...
  • Page 49: Activating The Synchronizing Function

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Figure 15: Keys and lamps for Synchronizing at control heads type 244 7.5.6.1 Activating the synchronizing function The following settings must be made to activate the synchronization function at the Marex Propulsion Controller: 1.
  • Page 50: Parameters For Calculation Of The Ship Speed

    Installation and Operation Manual Starting up the Marex MCS system DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 > In the switch on/off submenu, navigate to the line "key" and push the select button. switch on/off synchronization Note: switch on/off <1> activate controller <...
  • Page 51: Entering The Maximum Ship Speed

    Starting up the Marex MCS system Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA 7.6.1 Entering the maximum ship speed Proceed as follows: Parameter > In the parameter menu, choose the line “ship engine control speed” and open the submenu. multi engine >...
  • Page 52: Error Display And Diagnosis

    Installation and Operation Manual Error display and diagnosis DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Error display and diagnosis Marex MCS distinguishes between three error states, which have a different influence on the control function of the system depending on the type of error. Information about the cause of an error is displayed at the Marine Propulsion Controller.
  • Page 53: Calling Up Errors In The Display

    Maintenance and Repair Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA At the Marex Propulsion Controller, the presence of an error is indicated by a flashing in the top right corner of the home screen and the status LED (2, Figure 1) lighting up red. Figure 16: Home screen with pending error Calling up errors in the display Proceed as follows to view and acknowledge errors in the display:...
  • Page 54: Inspection

    The Marex Propulsion Controller needs replacing if defective. > Do not attempt to repair the device yourself. > Contact Emerson at Emerson.com in case of defective components. Disassembly DANGER RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN REMOVING THE MAREX PROPULSION CONTROLLER WHILE THE PROPULSION IS WORKING Control over the propulsion will be lost if the MPC is removed with running engines.
  • Page 55: Disposal

    Disposal Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Disposal NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER DISPOSAL. Electronic components require special waste treatment and must only be disposed of by approved specialist companies. Dispose of electronic scrap in an environmentally sound way. Consult the responsible local authorities regarding the environmentally sound disposal.
  • Page 56: Accessories

    Installation and Operation Manual Accessories DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Accessories Material No. Description R417003900 Control cabinet 300 x 300 x 120 mm 8941054264 Terminating resistor male 8941054274 Terminating resistor female 8946054792 Bus cable 0.5 m 8946054802 Bus cable 8946054812 Bus cable 8946054822 Bus cable...
  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Appendix 14.1 Dimensions Figure 17: Dimensional drawing (mm) - 55 -...
  • Page 58: Alphabetical Index

    Installation and Operation Manual Alphabetical Index DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA June 2024 Alphabetical Index Abbreviations Grounding CAN bus connectors 15, 21, 22 Home screen 26, 52 Certificates Cleaning Control commands Control head Configure Improper Use ID setting Installation position 31, 33 Intended Use Cross communication 34, 36...
  • Page 59 Alphabetical Index Installation and Operation Manual June 2024 DOC.R417003865 Rev. AA Gear Supply voltage Ship speed Synchronizing Slip&Grip Synchronizing Time constants Trolling Warming up 31, 39 Technical data Power supply Dimensions Product label 15, 18 Fuse Product overview Isolation strength Supply voltage Temperature Operating...
  • Page 60 Germany Emerson Automation Solutions AVENTICS GmbH Ulmer Straße 4 30880 Laatzen T +49 511 2136 0 Marinesales.aventics@emerson.com United Kingdom Emerson Automation Solutions Meridian East, Meridian Business Park 7, Leicester, LE19 1UX, T: +44 870 240 1978 All Rights Reserved.