Summary of Contents for Mente Marine ACS iC
- Page 1 ACS iC Attitude Correction System User’s manual Mente Marine P.O. Box 472 FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland info@mente-marine.com Email: Copyright © Mente Marine www.mente-marine.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
UPPLY VOLTAGE ........................8 LYBRIDGE PANEL CALIBRATION ........................10 ......................11 ERIFY CONNECTION USAGE............................. 12 ........................13 DJUSTING GAIN ........................13 UTO RETURN .......................... 13 HUT DOWN TROUBLESHOOTING......................14 SPECIFICATIONS......................... 14 WARRANTY POLICY ......................15 Copyright © Mente Marine 10/2006... -
Page 3: Introduction
Mente Marine Introduction Thank you for buying an attitude correction system from Mente Marine. Take a minute to read through the user's manual and you will find how this device can enhance your boating experience. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. No matter if the boat is 15' or 50', ACS will set it up to the desired attitude. -
Page 4: Theory Of Operation
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Theory of operation The deep-V hulls of modern pleasure boats are designed to give you a smooth ride in rough water. The deeper the V, the more need for trim tabs and power trim to maintain a straight attitude. - Page 5 ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Wireless rpm measurement When slowing down, trim tabs lose their effect. ACS is aware of this and does not attempt to trim list conditions while off the plane. When accelerating, the ACS automatically starts up, correcting the attitude back to the desired even before the boat “breaks over”...
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Page 6: Installation
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Installation Installing the box The box is intended for wall mounting in an upright position. The label on the front side is marked with an UP arrow that should point upwards and a FWD arrow that should point in the forward direction. -
Page 7: Installing The Control Panel
ACS and it is important to check the trim tabs before disconnecting. The ACS iC products can only be connected to the new type of trim tabs from QL marine (QL Boat Trim System) that were introduced 2005. -
Page 8: Trim Tabs
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Trim tabs Connect the trim tab cables to the connectors marked ‘Port1’ and ‘Stbd1’ according to figure 7 that follows. The trim tab cables are available from the nearest QL dealer in 2.5 m (8 feet) and 4 m (13 feet) lengths. - Page 9 ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine 10...30V dc (+) Figure 7. Connection to trim tabs looking forward...
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Page 10: Calibration
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Calibration After installation, the ACS needs calibration. Before you start, secure that no obstacles hinder free run of tabs. Turn the ignition key to run position to activate the ACS. The AUTO indicator is blinking to indicate that the device needs calibration. -
Page 11: Verify Connection
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Verify connection IMPORTANT! After calibration, verify the connection by pressing the buttons one by one and observing the trim tabs. Should the trim tabs move in the wrong direction when manually controlled, they will do that also in the automatic mode. -
Page 12: Usage
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Usage After installing and calibrating, take the boat for a test drive and store the attitude as described below. Run the boat at cruising speed. Manually control the trim tabs until you find the best attitude. -
Page 13: Adjusting Gain
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Adjusting gain The gain determines how fast the ACS should correct a list condition. It can be adjusted in three steps and the default setting is step 1. Step 2 provides a bit faster correction while step 3 is the fastest. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Troubleshooting Two indicator LED’s are blinking The functionality of the trim tabs is checked during calibration and normal usage. If they do not work properly, two indicator LED’s start blinking in the left or right LED bar. -
Page 15: Warranty Policy
ACS iC User’s manual Mente Marine Warranty policy All ACS’s (Attitude Correction Systems) purchased through authorized distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of 24 months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be... - Page 16 Mente Marine P.O. Box 472 FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland info@mente-marine.com Email: Copyright © Mente Marine www.mente-marine.com...
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