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6501 Electronic Control Head Owner’s Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Rev A MNL-6501 2 of 25...
Warranty ........................17 Revisions History ......................18 Appendix A: Installation Dimensions ................19 Appendix B: Parts List ....................20 10.1 6501-ATX Parts List ........................20 10.2 6501-SUB-TX Parts List ......................22 Appendix C: Installation Cut-out Template ..............24 Rev A...
This document is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information to assist the end user in design applications. Kobelt reserves the right, without notice, to change the design, or construction, of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products.
Ensure that all power sources are locked out prior to performing work. Pinch Points: The 6501 control head contains pinch points, which can cause bodily harm. Ensure that hands and fingers remain clear of the pinch points when performing work.
The Kobelt 6501 compact electronic control head provides a 10-bit digital output, communicated via CANbus or RS485, that is proportional to the handle position. This output is used by Kobelt’s Mighty Mariner or 6525 controller to control engine throttle, clutch engagement or propellor pitch. The handle also has three detent positions;...
6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ODEL ONFIGURATION Notes: 1. Only available with 6525 system 2. Not available with single engine option 3. SS = station select SL = station lock TO = throttle override SM = engine synchronizer mode...
[4 Nm] with an anaerobic thread locker such as Loctite 243. LECTRICAL The 6501 control head is equipped with two cable glands with which to make the electrical connections. Use 0.20 inch [5 mm] to 0.47 inch [12 mm] OD cable with 18 AWG conductors for external connections to the engine controller.
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6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 3: 6501 Wire Connections – 6525 System Table 1: CPU Connector termination Pin # Signal Conductor Function + VDC WHT 2 Bus supply BLK 2 Bus common DATA+ WHT 1 Bus data -H...
Before completing the wiring, remember to leave enough extra cable length to permit removal of the control head without disconnection the wiring. The two LED boards for side illumination are connected together and are wired as follows: Table 2: 6501 Wire Connections – LED boards 6501 LED boards Wire...
The Functional Test should be carried out while the equipment is safely secured. PERATION The 6501 control head is equipped with four membrane buttons, with their functions varying depending on the propeller type. IXED ITCH...
6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. STATION LOCK allows the operator to lock out the other control stations. THROTTLE OVERRIDE disables the clutch function so that the engine can be operated to full throttle without turning the propellors. This feature is useful for engine warm-up or testing.
6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. o Replace potentiometers ALIBRATION When replacing the potentiometer or if the setting has become disturbed, follow these steps to center the output: 1. Position the handle in the center (neutral) position. 2. Remove the control head bottom cover.
The spare parts kept on hand will depend on the severity of the service. The User should monitor the condition of their control head to predict necessary spare parts and ensure they are on hand when needed. As a minimum Kobelt recommends keeping the following parts for each control head in service:...
Buyer. Kobelt’s sole obligation to the Applicant will be to repair or replace the defective part with same or similar product, to a maximum value of the list price of the product or part. The Kobelt warranty does not cover labour charges, travel or any other associated expenses.
6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 10 A B: P PPENDIX ARTS 10.1 6501-ATX P ARTS Rev A MNL-6501 20 of 25...
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6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 6501-SUB-TB Control head subassembly, black paint finish 6501-SUB-TC Control head subassembly, chrome finish 6501-0002-B Mounting panel, black paint finish 6501-0002-K Mounting panel, chrome finish 6501-1002-CBOARD Circuit subassembly, dome illumination...
6501 Control Head Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 11 A C: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION EMPLATE Scale may not be exactly 1:1 due to PDF and printer scaling. Verify primary dimension with a ruler after printing and before using to cut. Reference Appendix A: Installation Dimensions , for the cut-out dimensions.
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Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 8238 129th Street Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 0A6 Sales Tel: +1-604-572-3935 Fax: +1-604-590-8313 Email: sales@kobelt.com Website: www.kobelt.com Made in Canada / Printed in Canada...
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