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2. General installation features
2.1. Description of the system and its parts
The electronic engine remote control implements mechanical and electronic solutions with digital
communication technology. Only few devices are required to compose a complete electronic engine remote
control:
•
Command stations
•
Actuators
•
Data communication cables which connect the command stations to the Actuators
2.2. Maximum extension of the system
The maximum configuration of the system is as shown in the following table:
Actuators
The maximum number of engines that the system can control is 2
Command stations
The maximum number of command stations in the installation is 3
80 meters
Maximum distance between cockpit and engine room
2.3. System performance
Temperature
Operating temperature
From - 10 to 85°C
Storage temperature
From - 40 to 90°C
Humidity max operating limit
: 90% (relative humidity)
Protection degree of main system components
Command Station series 3500
IP 66
Command Station series 4000
IP 54
Command Station series 4200
IP 67
Command Station series 4500
IP 67
Actuator
IP 54
Mechanical features
Nominal load when actuator is providing a
pushing force
150 N (15 kg) with power consumption 1.5 A
Max load when actuator is providing
a pushing force
450 N (45 kg) with power consumption 5 A (with time <1 s)
Stroke of gearbox – forward
Stroke can be set between 5 and 40 mm
Stroke of gearbox – reverse
Throttle stroke
Stroke can be set between 5 and 80 mm
Electrical features
Power supply
from 9,0 to 28 V
dc
(for standard installations)
from 20,0 to 28,0 V
dc
(for special installations)
Max. current absorbed
5 A
Current absorbed when the system isn’t loaded
0,5 A
