EVC-E Calibration and settings Triple Installations IPS, IPS2, IPS3
Calibration and Settings
EVC-E IPS, IPS 2, IPS3 Triple
PT = Port
Document number: 47702688
Release date: 06-2012
PC = Port Center
SB = Starboard
Calibration of Volvo Penta propulsion unit positions
Controls
The OEM calibration should be done by the OEM. Steering mode settings
The Volvo Penta IPS propulsion unit calibration is used to The setting of the steering mode, that is the IPS propulsion
position and align the drive units in a straight position. units’ steering angles, is depending on the properties of the
Follow the steps described in the “Vodia User’s Guide”. boat hull.
This is also described in the ”Installation EVC-E Electronic The steering angles influence the turning radius of the boat.
Vessel Control, Volvo Penta IPS”. There are three (IPS) respecively four (IPS2/IPS3) settings
for the steering angles:
Joystick docking force IPS: MINIMUM, MEDIUM and MAXIMUM.
The IPS Docking Force calibration is used when the force IPS2/IPS3: MINIMUM, MEDIUM LOW, MEDIUM HIGH
moving the boat must be changed. and MAXIMUM.
Both the normal force mode and the high force mode will MAXIMUM steering angle results in the smallest turning
A G be changed with the same factor. radius.
B B Choose between MINIMUM, MEDIUM and MAXIMUM.
C C
D D NOTE! Perform a Steering mode setting if
E H needed after sea trial
F
A. ACTIVE STATION BUTTON Auto configuration
Activate helm station
Indication LED green Auto configuration is the EVC system self-identification.
- Constant light: Station active Auto configuration should be performed when the
- No light: Station inactive system is started for the first time or after system
- Flashing: Warning or Atempt to take station updates.
not permissible.
Indication LED red
IMPORTANT!
- If lit, the system is locked and the engine
Do not turn off the ignition until all helm stations has
can only be controlled from the locked helm
been configured.
station.
B. NEUTRAL LED
Confirming neutral position
Indication LED(s) green NOTE! This procedure also applies to
- Constant light: Neutral 2.5” display.
- No light: FWD/REV
- Flashing: Calibration mode or Repeat steps until shown on port display
Warming up mode. NOTE! If two 7” displays are used on one helm
station they must be configured as TRIPLE and Repeat steps for additional helm stations
C. WARNING LAMP TRIPLE SECONDARY.
Indication LED:
- Amber: Indication
- Red: Warning
D. MIL LED
Indication LED yellow
E. LOW SPEED BUTTON
Activate/Deactivate Low Speed
F. THROTTLE ONLY
Activate/Deactivate Throttle Only
G. CRUISE CONTROL
Activate/Deactivate Cruise Control
H. SINGLE LEVER
Activate/Deactivate Single Lever
Select language and units
IMPORTANT!
2.5” display Activate helm station by pushing the ACTIVE STA-
TION BUTTON on the control lever. Language
In example to the right the 2.5” display is used.
When using 7” display use keys/knob to navigate in
the menus and OK to confirm.
A B C D
A. BACK BUTTON
Push to step backwards in the menu
Menu structure Units
B. MENU NAVIGATION BUTTON
Navigate left and up
C. MENU NAVIGATION BUTTON
Navigate right and down
D. ACKNOWLEDGE BUTTON
Press to acknowledge choice
Multifunction panel
Add e-Key
A A A A
NOTE! This procedure requires ignition ON and
A. BUTTONS engines OFF for all drivelines.
Button function dependent on software
Joystick
A. DYNAMIC POSITIONING
SYSTEM
Push to enable Dynamic
Positioning System
B. JOYSTICK DRIVING
Push to enable joystick driving
C. HIGH MODE
Push to enable high mode
(extra power) Repeat steps for additional e-Keys
D. DOCKING
Push to enable docking function
Lever calibration
NOTE! Both levers should be calibrated at the
same time, to give the same lever travel/positions for
both engines.
*WOT = Wide Open Throttle
Fuel tank settings
Activate helm station by pushing the
ACTIVE STATION BUTTON on the control lever.
NOTE! For “Fuel multi-point calibration” and “Full
tank calibration”, please refer to ”Installation EVC-
E Electronic Vessel Control, Volvo Penta IPS”
NOTE! In case of one fuel tank this must be
configured on the port side. In case of two fuel
tanks the first must be configured on the port side
and the second one must be configured on the
starboard side.
Repeat procedure
for additional fuel
tank
* Default is off
(0%)
Joystick calibration
NOTE! This calibration only needs to be per-
formed if the boat movement does not corre-
spond to the movement of the joystick. Joystick Calibration
Started
NOTE! Calibration only needs to be done in one
direction, port or starboard, on one helm station.
Reset Joystick Calibration
Calibration Started
IPS Slip calibration
(Volvo Penta Low Speed)
WARNING!
This procedure requires engine running and gear
engagement. Moor the boat in a proper and safe
way.
NOTE! Do not perform the calibration until the
transmission temperature is above approximately WARNING! The slip function will now be calibrated.
30°C (86°F). During the calibration sequence forward gear will automatically
be engaged and disengaged for several times.
NOTE! Perform the slip calibration on one engine
at the time.
NOTE! Any error during the calibration
Repeat procedure will result in the message:
for remaining
engines CALIBRATION
SLIP
FAILED
Check the failure and restart the calibration.
WARNING! The slip function will now be calibrated. Dur-
ing the calibration sequence reverse gear will automatically be
engaged and disengaged for several times.
Engine Rated speed (rpm)
IPS350 3500
IPS400 3500
Autopilot IPS450 3500
Press any key to view the start up menu. IPS500 3500
Follow wizard for personal settings.
Refer to Autopilot manual for details.
IPS600 3500
Settings for rpm according to table.
IPS800 2300
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IPS900 2350
IPS1050 2300
IPS1200 2300
