Volvo D4, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Changing helm station while cruising
(optional extra)
This function must be enabled to permit the control panel
to be changed during operation. The function can only
be enabled by authorized Volvo Penta personnel. Please
contact your Volvo Penta dealer.
1. Press the activation button (1) to unlock the system.
The padlock sign goes out on all control panels to in-
dicate that it is possible to change control panel.
2. The control lever on the alternative control panel must
be in neutral before it is possible to change control pa-
nel.
3. Press the activation button (1) on the alternative con-
trol panel. The activation button indication flashes on
the alternative control panel, and on the main control
panel it gives constant light.
4. The alternative control panel becomes active when
the correct gear and approved engine speed is de-
manded. The activation button (1) gives constant light
to confirm that the control panel is activated. The sys-
tem is now locked, which is indicated by the padlock
sign, which lights up.
NOTE! If the correct gear or engine speed is not
demanded within 15 sec, the system ramps engine
speed down to neutral and the gearbox engages neu-
tral.
Changing the helm station
The first time you change control panel after starting the
EVC system, a bulb check is done automatically. All LEDs
and bulbs light up for 2 seconds.
1. Check that the control lever(s) is (are) in neutral on
both the control panel you leave and on the new con-
trol panel.
2. Check that the EVC system is not locked.
3. Press the activation button (1) for at least one second.
When the button is released, the indication lights up to
confirm that the control position is activated.
4. Press the activation button (1) for a further second to
lock the EVC system. The padlock sign lights up in
confirmation. Unlock the system by pressing the ac-
tivation button for one second. This can only be done
from an activated control panel.
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