EVC-B2 Codes

Installation BE
EVCEC-B2 1(1)
Electronic Vessel Control
D4, D6, D9, D12D-BMP

Installation
Electronic Vessel Control
EVCEC-B2
D4, D6, D9, D12D-BMP
Contents
Safety precautions .............................................. 3

General information ............................................ 5
Engine monitoring and the EVC system ........... 8
Engine monitoring system ............................... 8
The EVC system ............................................ 9
Installation tools and literature .......................... 11
Other special equipment .................................... 12
Major components .............................................. 13
General view ................................................... 13
Major components .......................................... 14
Installation procedure, general .......................... 26
Cable routing ................................................... 27
Marking and color coding of cables ................. 30
Building an EVC network. Requirements ......... 31
Identification of the PCU and the HCU ............ 32
Installation procedure, engine room ................. 33
Location and mounting of the PCU and HCU ... 33
Engine–PCU cable.
D4/D6 stern drive DPH/DPR ........................... 34
Transmission cables ....................................... 34
Engine–PCU cable. D4/D6/D9 Inboard engine . 35
Checking rotation of propeller D4/D6 ............... 36
Checking rotation of propeller D9/D12DMP ..... 37
Low speed fuction ........................................... 39
PCU, installation ............................................. 40
Fuel and fresh water level senders .................. 40
Rudder indicator .............................................. 43
Standard bus cable PCU–HCU ........................ 44
HCU, installation ............................................. 44
PowerTrim system.
Gear shift actuator.
1
Contents
Contents cont.
Installation procedure, helm .............................. 46

Y-connector, location ...................................... 46
Key switch and relay ....................................... 46
Start/stop panel .............................................. 47
EVC control panel ........................................... 49
PowerTrim panel.
Relay for external accessories ........................ 53
Controls, electronic ......................................... 55
Adaper for mechanical controls ....................... 58
Controls, mechanical ...................................... 58
Instruments ..................................................... 61
Auxilliary dimmer unit (ADU) ........................... 63
Buzzer ............................................................ 64
Synchronizing cable, twin installtions .............. 64
EVC display .................................................... 65
NMEA 0183 interface ...................................... 68
NMEA 2000 interface ...................................... 69
Multisensor ..................................................... 71
EVC control panels ............................................. 72
Function decription .......................................... 72
Calibration and settings ..................................... 73
General ........................................................... 73
Calibration procedure, work flow ...................... 73
Start calibration mode ..................................... 74
Autoconfiguration ............................................ 75
EVC control lever combinations.
Calibration summary ....................................... 76
Calibration methods ........................................ 78
PowerTrim calibration ...................................... 85
Adjusting idling speed ..................................... 86
Initializing the EVC display ............................. 87
Diagnostic function and fault codes .................. 88
Diagnostic function ......................................... 88
Fault code register D4 and D6 engines ............ 90
Fault code register D9 engines ........................ 97
Parameter settings .............................................. 105
Starting the engine .............................................. 106
Wiring color and pin-out schematics ................. 110
Templates for controls and panels .................... 112
References to Service bulletins .......................... 120
© 2005 AB VOLVO PENTA

All rights to changes or modifications reserved.
2 Printed on environmentally-friendly paper
Safety precautions
Introduction Important!
This Installation Manual contains the information you The following special warning symbols are found in
will need to install and test the Electronic Vessel Con- this manual and on the engine.
trol (EVC) system.
Read this Installation Manual carefully before installa-
tion. Incorrect installation may result in personal injury WARNING! Possible danger of personal injury,
or damage to property or the engine itself. damage to property or mechanical malfunction if
the instructions are not followed.
If you do not understand or are uncertain about any
operation or information in this Installation Manual,
IMPORTANT! Used to draw your attention to
please contact the Volvo Penta organization.
something that can cause damage to or malfunc-
tion of a product or damage to property.
NOTE! Used to draw your attention to important infor-

Installation mation that will facilitate the work or operation in
progress.
This Installation Manual is intended for professional
use only.
The Manual must be used in conjunction with the rele-
vant Engine Operator’s Manual. A summary is given below of the risks and safety
Volvo Penta will not assume any liability for damage precautions you must observe or carry out when in-
to materials or personal injury, which may result if the stalling and calibrating the EVC system.
installation instructions are not followed or if the work
is carried out by non-professional personnel.
Before carrying out electric arc welding, remove:
The installer is responsible for ensuring that the sys-
- connector from the engine control unit
tem operates in accordance with this Installation Man-
- 8-pin connector from the PCU.
ual.
Work procedures D4, D6 engines

These instructions are for use by suitably qualified
personnel, referred to as the installer in these instruc-
tions.
Refer to the specific Engine Operator’s manual for rel-
evant information where necessary, especially regard-
ing safety and engine operation.
The work must be done at Volvo Penta’s service
workshops, boat builders or other authorised and suit-
ably equipped workshops with personnel who have the
appropriate qualifications and experience.
Press the lock tab down and pull the connector out.
Refit the connector to the engine control unit after dis-
connecting the welding equipment.
3
Safety precautions
D9 , D12D-BMP engines Never allow an open flame or electric sparks

near the batteries. Never smoke close to the bat-
teries. The batteries give off hydrogen gas during
charging, which can form an explosive mixture
when mixed with air. This gas is easily ignited
and highly flammable. Incorrect connection of the
battery can cause a single spark, which is suffi-
cient to cause a gas explosion. Do not alter the
battery connections when attempting to start the
engine (spark risk) and do not lean over any of
the batteries. Refer to the instructions in the En-
gine Instruction Manual.
Always ensure that the + (positive) and – (nega-

tive) battery leads are correctly installed on their
corresponding terminal posts on the batteries. In-
Press the lock tab up and pull the connector out. Refit correct installation can result in serious damage
the connector to the engine control unit after discon- to the electrical equipment. Refer to the wiring di-
necting the welding equipment. agrams in the Engine Instruction Manual.
Always use protective goggles when charging or

handling the engine batteries. The battery electro-
lyte fluid contains sulfuric acid which is highly
Take care to avoid all moving parts of the engine corrosive. If the battery electrolyte comes into
during testing and operation. Approaching an en- contact with unprotected skin, wash it off immedi-
gine which is operating is a hazard to personal ately using copious amounts of clean water and
safety. Loose clothing or long hair can become soap, then seek medical assistance. If the elec-
entangled in moving parts, and may cause seri- trolyte fluid comes into contact with the eyes,
ous personal injury. flush your eyes immediately (preferable using an
eye bath) with copious amounts of clean water,
Never carry out work on an engine that is sus- and obtain medical assistance without delay.
pended from a hoist.
The engine must not be run in areas where there

are explosive materials or gases. IMPORTANT! AB Volvo Penta has developed
and tested the complete EVC system and its
Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area. If components. However, non Volvo Penta compo-
operating the engine in a closed area ensure that nents or components installed in a way that differ
there is exhaust ventilation leading out of the from the instructions may cause the system to
work area to remove exhaust gases and crank- malfunction. In this case Volvo Penta do not ac-
case ventilation emissions. cept any responsability.
4
General information
About the Installation Manual Plan installations with care

This publication is intended as a guide for the installa- Great care must be taken in the installation of engines
tion of Volvo Penta EVC system for D4, D6, D9 and and their components if they are to operate perfectly.
D12 engines, Aquamatic and inboard use. The publi- Always make sure that the correct specifications,
cation is not comprehensive and does not cover every drawings and any other data are available before start-
possible installation, but is to be regarded as recom- ing work. This will allow for correct planning and instal-
mendations and guidelines applying to Volvo Penta lation right from the start.
standards. Detailed Installation Instructions are includ- Plan the engine room so that it is easy to carry out
ed in most of the accessory kits. routine service operations involving the replacement
These recommendations are the result of many years of components. Compare the engine Service Manual
of practical experience of installations from all over with the original drawings showing the dimensions.
the world. Departures from recommended procedures It is very important when installing engines that no dirt
etc. can be necessary or desirable, however, in which or other foreign matter gets into the fuel, cooling, in-
case the Volvo Penta organization will be glad to offer take or turbocharger systems, as this can lead to
assistance in finding a solution for your particular in- faults or engine seizure. For this reason the systems
stallation. must be sealed. Clean supply lines and hoses before
It is the sole responsibility of the installer to ensure connecting them to the engine. Only remove protec-
that the installation work is carried out in a satisfacto- tive engine plugs when making a connection to an ex-
ry manner, it is operationally in good order, the ap- ternal system.
proved materials and accessories are used and the in-
stallation meets all applicable rules and regulations.
This Installation Manual has been published for pro-
fessionals and qualified personnel. It is therefore as-
sumed that persons using this book have basic knowl- Important
edge of marine propulsion systems and are able to
carry out related mechanical and electrical work.
Installation of electrical systems shall only be carried
out by a professional boat electrician.
Only components, cables, connections etc, delivered
or approved by the manufacturer may be used. The
manufacturer will accept no responsibility what so
ever if this requirement is ignored.
Volvo Penta continuously upgrades its products and
reserves the right to make changes. All the informa-
tion contained in this manual is based on product data
available at the time of print. Notification of any impor- Never use any kind of grease in the EVC connectors.
tant modifications to the product causing changes to
installation methods after this date will be made in
Service Bulletins.
Never cut or modifiy the Volvo Penta EVC cable har-

nesses. For extra power supply use the Volvo Penta
relay for accessories.
Refer to the Relay for external accessories section.
5
General information
Certified engines As of June 16 1998, pleasure boats and certain asso-

ciated equipment marketed and used within the EU
The manufacturer of engines certified for national and must bear CE labels to confirm that they meet the
local environmental legislation (Lake Constance for safety requirements stipulated by the European Parlia-
example) pledges that this legislation is met by both ment and Council of Europe’s directive for pleasure
new and currently operational engines. The product boats. The normative requirements can be found in
must compare with the example approved for certifica- the standards drawn up to support the directive’s ob-
tion purposes. So that Volvo Penta, as a manufactur- jective of uniform safety requirements for pleasure
er, can pledge that currently operational engines meet boats in EU countries.
environmental regulations, the following must be ob-
served during installation: Certificates that grant the right for CE label use and
confirm that boats and equipment meet safety require-
ments are issued by approved notified bodies. In
many Member States the classification societies have
• Servicing of ignition, timing and fuel injection sys- become the notified bodies for pleasure boats, e.g.
tems (gasoline) or injector pumps, pump settings Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, Registro Italiano Na-
and injectors (diesel) must always be carried out vale, Germanischer Lloyd, etc.
by an authorised Volvo Penta workshop.
In many cases completely new institutions have been
• The engine must not be modified in any way ex- approved as notified bodies. The directive also allows
cept with accessories and service kits developed boat builders and component manufacturers to issue
for it by Volvo Penta. assurances of compliance with the requirements of
• Installation of exhaust pipes and air intake ducts the directive. This requires the manufacturer to store
for the engine compartment (ventilation ducts) the prescribed product documentation in a place that
must be carefully planned as its design may af- is accessible to the monitoring authority for at least
fect exhaust emissions. ten years after the last product is produced.
• Seals may only be broken by authorised person- Life boats and boats for commercial activities are ap-
nel. proved by classification societies or by the navigation
authority for the boat’s registered country.
IMPORTANT! Use only Volvo Penta Genuine

Parts.
Using non-genuine parts will mean that AB Joint liability
Volvo Penta will no longer take responsibility Each engine consists of many components working
for the engine meeting the certified design. together. One component deviating from its technical
All damage and costs caused by the use of non- specification can cause a dramatic increase in the en-
genuine replacement parts will not be covered by vironmental impact of an engine. It is therefore vital
Volvo Penta. that systems that can be adjusted are adjusted prop-
erly and that Volvo Penta Genuine Parts as used.
Certain systems e.g.components in the fuel system
may require special expertise and special test equip-
Seaworthiness ment. Some components are sealed at the factory for
environmental reasons. No work should be carried out
It is the boat builder’s duty to check that the security on sealed components except by authorised person-
requirements apply to the market in which the boat is nel.
sold. In the USA for example, these are the US Feder-
al Regulations for pleasure boats described in Title 46. Remember that most chemical products damage the
The requirements described below apply to the EU environment if used incorrectly. Volvo Penta recom-
principles. For information and detailed descriptions of mends the use of biodegradable degreasing agents for
the safety requirements that apply to other markets, cleaning engine components, unless otherwise indi-
contact the authority for the country concerned. cated in a Workshop Manual. Take special care when
working on board boats to ensure that oil and waste
are taken for destruction and not accidentally pumped
into the environment with bilgewater.
6
General information
Conversion factors
Metric to U.S. or IMP. conversion factors:
U.S. or IMP. to metric conversion factors:
To convert To convert
from To Multiply by from To Multiply by
Length mm inch 0.03937 inch mm 25.40
cm inch 0.3937 inch cm 2.540
m foot 3.2808 foot m 0.3048
Area mm² sq.in. 0.00155 sq. in. mm² 645.2
m² sq. ft. 10.76 sq. ft. m² 0.093
Volume cm³ cu. in. 0.06102 cu. in. cm³ 16.388
litre, dm³ cu. ft. 0.03531 cu. ft. litre, dm³ 28.320
litre, dm³ cu. in. 61.023 cu. in. litre, dm³ 0.01639
litre, dm³ imp. gallon 0.220 imp. gallon litre, dm³ 4.545
litre, dm³ U.S. gallon 0.2642 U.S. gallon litre, dm³ 3.785
m³ cu. ft. 35.315 cu.ft. m³ 0.0283
Force N lbf 0.2248 lbf N 4.448
Weight kg lb. 2.205 lb. kg 0.454
Power kW hp (metric) 1) 1.36 hp (metric) 1) kW 0.735
kW bhp 1.341 bhp kW 0.7457
kW BTU/min 56.87 BTU/min kW 0.0176
Torque Nm lbf ft 0.738 lbf ft Nm 1.356
Pressure Bar psi 14.5038 psi Bar 0.06895
MPa psi 145.038 psi MPa 0.006895
Pa mm Wc 0.102 mm Wc Pa 9.807
Pa in Wc 0.004 in Wc Pa 249.098
kPa in Wc 4.0 in Wc kPa 0.24908
mWg in Wc 39.37 in Wc mWg 0.0254
Energy kJ/kWh BTU/hph 0.697 BTU/hph kJ/kWh 1.435
Work kJ/kg BTU/lb 0.430 BTU/lb kJ/kg 2.326
MJ/kg BTU/lb 430 BTU/lb MJ/kg 0.00233
kJ/kg kcal/kg 0.239 kcal/kg kJ/kg 4.184
Fuel g/kWh g/hph 0.736 g/hph g/kWh 1.36
consump. g/kWh lb/hph 0.00162 lb/hph g/kWh 616.78
Inertia kgm² lbft² 23.734 lbft² kgm² 0.042
Flow, gas m³/h cu.ft./min. 0.5886 cu.ft./min. m³/h 1.699
Flow, liquid m³/h US gal/min 4.403 US gal/min m³/h 0.2271
Speed m/s ft./s 3.281 ft./s m/s 0.3048
mph knots 0.869 knots mph 1.1508
Temp. °F=9/5 x °C+32 °C=5/9 x (°F–32)
1) All hp figures stated in the catalogue are metric.
7
Engine monitoring and the EVC system
HCU
(Helm station
Control Unit)
ECU
(Engine
Control Unit)
HCU
(Helm station
Control Unit)
CAN bus
PCU
(Power train
Control Unit)
Actuator
(gear shifting
DPH/DPR)
Engine monitoring system The injectors contain an electro-magnetic valve which

sets the amount of fuel injected and the correct tim-
The engines are equipped with common rail system ing. The monitoring system measures the charge air
and electronically controlled injectors (D4, D6) or unit pressure and temperature, and calculates the avail-
injectors (D9, D12) with an electronic control unit. able air mass. This determines the maximum amount
of fuel that can be injected (smoke limiter function).
The system also limits the maximum torque available
Diagnostics at the engine speed registered to protect the engine
and transmission from overload.
To protect the engine at too high coolant or charge air
Engine speed Cooling temp.
temperatures and boost pressure as well as oil pres-
Charge air press.
Throttle Engine Charge air temp.
sure, the monitoring system reduces the amount of
Control fuel (reduced engine output) until the current values
Oil pressure Fuel temp.
Unit are normalized.
Water in fuel
Oil temp. Camshaft pos. The engine monitoring system also has a diagnostic
system, which helps users and service technicians to
determine the cause of any malfunctions in the sys-
tem quickly by using the diagnostic lamp or a diag-
nostic tool.
Ignition Fuel Any fault is shown as a series of flashes on the diag-
timing quantity
nostic lamp or as text on the EVC display and the
VODIA diagnostic scan tool. The diagnostic tool has
menus in several languages.
8
The EVC system Functionality

The Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system is a so Engine speed and gear shift
called distributed system. The principle of a distribut- Speed and gear shift contol is handled electronically.
ed system is to have "small" electronic units, called The reverse gear or stern drive has high speed shift-
nodes, located at suitable places in the boat. ing protection. Dual function electronic controls can be
The EVC nodes are the Powertrain Control Unit (PCU) used in the EVC system as well as can mechanical
and the Helm station Control Unit (HCU). Nodes are controls with control adapters.
located close to the components they are connected
to. A helm node is located close to the helm. A power-
train node is mounted in the engine room. Multiple helm stations
Each node is connected to a number of adjacent com- Up to four helm stations can easily be installed (plug
ponents, such as sensors, controls, instruments and in). The EVC system provides different options for
actuators. station transfers in neutral position or under way. An-
other safety feature is a helm station "lock function"
Each PCU and HCU is programmed for a specific en- to avoid unexepted station transfers.
gine. There is a sticker with serial no. and chassis no.
on each PCU and HCU. The serial no. must corre-
spond with the sticker on the engine. Engine synchronization
A data bus, a CAN bus, connects the nodes to each Engine synchronization results in better comfort, good
other. Together they form a network and exchange in- fuel ecomomy and minimized wear due to less vibra-
formation and take advantage of each others’ servic- tion and reduced noise level. The master (port) and
es. The principle of forming a network of nodes to slave (starboard) systems must be able to communi-
which all components are connected reduces wiring cate to allow synchronization. For this reason a syn-
radically. A CAN bus can be very long, but in the EVC chronization cable must be installed at each helm.
system the bus length shall not exceed 40 meters.
CAN stands for Controller Area Network, an industry
standard for communication between nodes in distrib- Instrumentation
uted systems. The instruments use a serial communication bus. The
A distributed system supports a growing multiplicity of serial communication bus in combination with EVC
system configurations and optional features. New radically reduces wiring and simplifies installation.
nodes can be connected to the network with minimal Gauges are available with white or black dial face and
wiring redesign. New effective functionality can be chromed or black bezel.
created by letting the nodes interact and combine their
capabilities, creating a more useful and safe product.
PowerTrim
The function is considerably improved compared with
non EVC governed PowerTrim systems. EVC intro-
duces a new trim panel with the same design as other
EVC control panels. If you have a twin engine installa-
tion the stern drives can be both individually and si-
multaneously controlled.
Trimming in and out can be calibrated to suit the spe-
cific installation. To protect the drive it cannot be tilted
when engine is running above a certain rpm.
9
Display NMEA support

The EVC display is a complement or replacement for The EVC-system supports NMEA 0183 and NMEA
the instruments. The functionality of the EVC display 2000 by means of a hardware interface.
is similar to the functionality of of the EDC display,
but more information is available. Fresh water level
EVC makes it easy to install the water level indica-
The EVC display must be connected to the HCU.
tion. All you need is a level sensor in the water tank
and a level gauge at the helm. If a water level gauge
Fuel level is used it must be connected to the instrument serial
communication bus. The PCU–engine cable harness
EVC makes it easy to install the fuel level indication. has an input for the fresh water level sender.
All you need is a fuel level sensor in the fuel tank and
a fuel level gauge or a display at the helm. If a fuel
level gauge is used it must be connected to the instru- Rudder indicator
ment serial communication bus. The PCU–engine ca-
To install a rudder indicator you need a sensor at the
ble harness has an input for the fuel level sender.
rudder and a gauge or a display at the helm. The
gauge shall be connected to the instrument serial
Volvo Penta Lowspeed communication bus. The PCU–engine cable harness
has an input for the rudder sender.
Boats with powerful engines can be difficult to maneu-
ver in narrow waters since the boat speed is high even
at idling speed. This problem is minimised using Vol-
Boat speed, echo sounder and water temp
vo Penta lowspeed functionality. EVC controls the re- (Multi sensor)
verse gear to slip hydraulically so that lower boat
The multisensor is connected to the multilink cable.
speed can be achieved.
Data from the multi sensor are shown in the EVC dis-
The gear slip can be implemented by means of a sep- play and the speedometer instrument.
arate trolling valve or by controlling primary or second-
ary solenoids, depending on type of reverse gear. The
reverse gear also has to be equipped with an rpm sen-
sor and a tooth wheel on the output shaft as well as
an oil pressure/oil temperature sensor.
10
Installation tools and literature
Installation manuals Templates for panels and controls

For D4, D6: Installation Marine Diesel Engines All installation instructions and templates are included
Aquamatic, IPS, Inboard - D4, D6. in each kit. Please refer to the Templates chapter
For D9 and D12D-BMP: Installation Marine Diesel
Engines Aquamatic, IPS, Inboard - D4, D6.
For D¤, D6 with IPS: Installation EVCEC-B2 Electron-
ic Vessel Control IPS 400, IPS 500.
Multimeter
Special tool 9510060
Installation instructions
Installation instructions are included in most kits
VODIA Diagnostic scan tool

The VODIA tool is used in diagnostic work to read
fault codes in clear text. It can also be used to log
Posters EVC parameters.
Installation procedure Electronic Vessel Control It is very useful in fault tracing since it makes it possi-
EVC D4, D6. Publ. no. 7745059 ble to see the values the EVC nodes read and send.
Installation procedure Electronic Vessel Control Please contact the Volvo Penta organization for order-
EVC D9, D12D-BMP. Publ. no. 7745061 ing.
11
Other special equipment
The tools below are intended for use in work on the cable harnesses of the engine. The tools are not included in
Volvo Penta’s range, they must be ordered from a local AMP or Deutsch dealer. If you experience problems in
contacting a dealer, please contact Volvo Penta Quality Action Center for advice.
HDT-48-00 AMP 725 840 AMP 58 495 AMP 726 534
AMP 726 519 AMP 825 514 AMP 725 938 AMP 825 582
Deutsch connectors Blades and sockets 3.5 mm (0.14")

HDT-48-00 Crimping tool 725 9380 Disassembly tool
0411-310-1605 Disassembly tool 825 582-2 Crimping tool
16-pin CPC connector, d=1.6 mm (0.063") 4.8 mm (0.19") and 6.3 mm (0.25") cable clamps.
725 840-1 Disassembly tool Tongues and socket terminals
58 495-1 Crimping tool 825 514-1 Crimping tool
JPT connector (42-pin EDC, 2 and 3-pin

Bosch etc.)
726 534-1 Disassembly tool 1.6 mm (0.063") pin
width
726 519-1 Disassembly tool 2.8 mm (0.11") pin
width
825 514-1 Crimping tool
12
Major components
General view
Helm Control
Helm Control Unit (HCU),
Unit (HCU), flybridge.
flybridge. Starboard
Port engine engine
(master) Electronic
Controls
Helm Control Unit

(HCU). Port engine
(master) Helm Control
Unit (HCU).
Starboard
engine
Powertrain Control
Unit (PCU).
Starboard engine
Helm Control
Unit (HCU),
main station.
Port engine
(master) Helm Control
Unit (HCU),
main station.
Starboard
engine
Powertrain
Control
Unit (PCU).
Port engine Engine
(master) Control
Module
(ECM)
Reverse
gear
solenoid
valves
EVC system with two inboard engines (twin installa-

tion) and three individual helm stations.
13
Major components
Electronic controls Side mounted control

Potentiometer
Top mounted controls
Control, single engine

Neutral switch
Side mounted lever control for electronic control of

engine speed and gear shifting. Available for single in-
stallation.
Side mounted control

with PowerTrim switch
Control, twin installation
Potentiometer
Lever controls for electronic control of engine speed
and gear shifting. Available in black or stainless steel
housing and for both single and twin installation.
The controls are equipped with neutral switches.
Neutral switch
Side mounted lever control for electronic control of

engine speed, gear shifting and PowerTrim. Available
for single installation. Including cable 2.0 m (6 ft).
14
Major components
EVC control panels PowerTrim control panel,

stern drive DPH/DPR
Control panel,
single engine
Control panel,
twin installation
The panel can be installed with a frame or flush on
dashboard. The panel is supplied with the necessary
connections.
A control panel is required to start and operate EVC

engines.
The panels can be installed with frames or flush on
dashboard. The panels are supplied with the neces-
sary connections.
15
Major components
Start/stop control panel, EVC display, including cable

secondary helm station
Start/stop panel,
single engine
The Volvo Penta EVC-display is an on-board instru-

ment for indication of engine operating values, boat
speed and other data. The display consists of a self-
contained, computerised unit for fixed installation on a
dash board. A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen is
used for data presentation.
The EVC display can show information from one or
two engines.
Start/stop panel,
twin installation
Key switch, main station
To start and stop the engine from a secondary helm

station. On the main helm station a key switch to power up
The panel can be mounted with a frame or flush on the system and start/stop the engine must be in-
dashboard. The panels are supplied with all necessary stalled.
connections. The key switch is available in kits for single and twin
installations. A kit for twin installations has two
switches which can be operated with the same key.
Buzzer
The buzzer is to be mounted in a consealed place,

prefeably under the dashboard.
16
Major components
Instruments
There is a variety of instruments available for the EVC
system. The instruments can be ordered with black or
white dial face.
The instruments can be mounted with an attaching Voltage
∅ 52 mm (2.05")
ring or clamp or flush on dashboard. The instruments (12V/24V)
are delivered with the necessary wiring for connection
to the system.
Some of the most common instrument types are
shown below.
NOTE! Mandatory instruments and panels of an EVC
installation are listed in chapter Required panels and
instruments.
Trim instrument, analog

∅ 52 mm (2.05")
Engine speed Trim instrument, digital

∅ 85 mm (3.35") ∅ 52 mm (2.05")
(rpm)
Alarm panel Rudder indicator

∅ 52 mm (2.05") ∅ 52 mm (2.05")
Engine oil pressure

∅ 52 mm (2.05")
(bar alt. psi)
Coolant temperature
∅ 52 mm (2.05")
(°C alt. °F)
17
Major components
Instrument ring kit, Multi sensor

chrome/black
The kit contains a front ring, a gasket and an attach-
ing nut or an attaching clamp.
Diameters 52 mm (2.05") or 85 mm (3.35") depending
on type of instrument.
Front ring
Gasket
Tansom mounted Hull mounted
sensor sensor
Attaching nut
The multi sensor is available in two designs, for tran-

som mounting and for hull mounting. The multi sensor
submits data about boat speed , water depth and wa-
Attaching clamp ter temperature. Data can be shown in the EVC dis-
play. The speed data is also available in an instrument
(speedometer).
Auxiliary dimmer unit (ADU)

Gasket for flush mounted
instruments
Dimmer for instrument lights in auxilliary instruments

and equipment. Instruments not supported by the
EVC system (third party instruments). The function is
If the instruments should be flush mounted into the in- controlled by the dimmer button on the EVC control
strument panel, a gasket must be fitted to prevent wa- panel.
ter from entering behind the panel.
18
Major components
NMEA 0183 interface Actuator

D4/D6, stern drive DPH/DPR
Actuator which operate the shift control cable to the

The interface transmits information about boat speed stern drive.
from a GPS or similar, to be presented on an instru-
ment and in the EVC display. An NMEA interface/
multisensor must be installed to supply this informa- Rudder angle sensor
tion to the EVC system.
NMEA 2000 interface
The rudder angle sensor is connected to the EVC sys-

tem through the engine/transmission cable harness. A
special instrument or display on the dashboard shows
the rudder angle.
Transmits engine data information to third party

NMEA 2000 compatible equipment. Transmits infor-
Adapter for mechanical
mation about boat speed from a GPS or similar, to be controls
presented on an instrument and in the EVC display,
An NMEA interface/multisensor must be installed to
supply this information to the EVC system.
Relay for external

Use of an adapter for mechanical controls will enable
accessories you to use any mechanical control in combination with
the EVC system. The adapter will convert the me-
chanical push-pull movement into an electric signal.
A neutral switch with a connector (pig tail) is connect-
ed to the adapter lever.
Install the adapter as close as possible to the control
The EVC architecture is prepared to operate a relay
to reduce the amount of force needed to move control
to power up additional equipment when the engine
lever and make sure the location is dry and easy ac-
key switch is turned on.
cessible.
Relay 12 V, 20A D4, D6, D9
The adapter should also be used for trolling function
Relay 24 V, 20A D6, D9
when a mechanical control is used.
19
Major components
Fuel level sender and Power train control unit,

freshwater level sender PCU
Helm station control unit,
HCU
PCU
Fresh water Length 160 mm (6.3 ")

Fuel Width 180 mm (7.1 ")
level sender level sender
Heigth 65 mm (2.6 ")
HCU
The fuel and water tank levels can be displayed on the

EVC display or in separate instruments.
Level sender suitable for tanks with a height of max.
600 mm (23").
Fuel level sender resistance (two types): 1
3 –180 ohms, 3 ohms = empty tank (default).
240 –30 ohms, 240 ohms = empty tank Length 160 mm (6.3 ")
Width 180 mm (7.1 ")
Fresh water level sender resistance: Heigth 65 mm (2.6 ")
3 –180 ohms, 3 ohms = empty tank.
The PCU node is to be located in the engine room.

IMPORTANT! The freshwater sender potentime-
The PCU communicates with the engine and with the
ter is protected against corrosion. Make sure to
drive or the reverse gear. It also communicates with
use the right type of sender.
the helm station control unit HCU, via the standard
bus cable.
The HCU node is to be located close to the helm and
the components that it controls. It communicates with
the PCU via the standard bus cable.
The HCU is equipped with a LED (STATUS). When in-
stalled the LED is flashing quickly when power is on
and is off when power is off. Connector X8 is plugged.
IMPORTANT! On the PCU and HCU there is a

label (1) , with serial no. and chassis identifica-
tion. There are also corresponding labels on the
engine. The reason for having individually pro-
grammed PCU:s and HCU:s is that the software
must correspond to each engine specification or
helm specification (equipment and functionality).
Please refer to chapter Identification of the PCU and

the HCU.
20
Major components
Cables and cable harnesses, Inboard

Transmission cable, 12-pin
D4 and D6 engines
Stern drive DPH, DPR GEARBOX CONN
Engine/actuator/PowerTrim cable,
29-pin
WATER
CONN X3 LEVEL
Pink SENDER
(blue)
DIAGNOSE CONN. RUDDER

ANGLE
SENDER
(green)
FUEL LEVEL
Part No. SENDER (black)
POWERTRIM CONN.
ENGINE B
CONN.
A
GEARBOX CONN.
(actuator)
The cable connects the PCU to the engine, the actua- The cable harness connects the gear shift solenoids
tor, PowerTrim pump, fuel level sender (black PVC- on the reverse gear to the engine/transmission cable
coating), fresh water sender (blue PVC-coating) and and the PCU. The cable harness is connected and
rudder indicator (green PVC-coating). The harness clamped together with the reverse gear at the factory.
also has a diagnostic connector to the VODIA diag- Length, m (ft): 1.3 (4)
nostic tool.
Length, m (ft): 3 (10), 5 (16)
Inboard
Engine/transmission cable, 29-pin
WATER
CONN X3 LEVEL
Pink SENDER
(blue)
DIAGNOSE CONN.
RUDDER
ANGLE
SENDER
(green)
FUEL LEVEL
SENDER (black)
GEARBOX CONN.
Part No.
ENGINE CONN
The cable connects the PCU to the engine, transmis-

sion (reverse gear), fuel level sender (black PVC-
coating), fresh water sender (blue PVC-coating) and
rudder indicator (green PVC-coating). The harness
also has a diagnostic connector to the VODIA diag-
nostic tool.
Length, m (ft): 3 (10), 5 (16)
21
Major components
Cables and cable harnesses, Cables and cable harnesses,

D9 and D12 engines all engines
Engine/transmission cable, 29-pin Standard bus cable, 6-pin
WATER Part No. Green CONN X2
CONN X3 LEVEL Green
Pink SENDER
(blue)
Red

ANGLE
SENDER
(green) Green
Red
FUEL LEVEL
SENDER (black)
GEARBOX CONN. The cable must be used to connect the PCU to the
Part No. HCU.
ENGINE CONN
NOTE! The cable has female connections in both
ends and cannot be used as an extension.
Length m: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13
Length ft: 16, 23, 30, 36, 42
The cable connects the PCU to the engine, transmis-
sion (reverse gear), fuel level sender (black PVC-
coating), fresh water sender (blue PVC-coating) and
rudder indicator (green PVC-coating). The harness Y-connector, EVC bus cable, 6-pin
also has a diagnostic connector to the VODIA diag-
nostic tool. .
0.25 m (0.8 ft)
Length, m (ft): 3 (10), 5 (16)
0.25 m (0.8 ft)
0.5 m (1.6 ft) Part No.
Inboard
Transmission cable, 12-pin
To connect the standard bus cable to the HCU in sys-
tems with secondary helm stations.
REV. PICK-UP OIL TEMP
PRESSURE Length, m: 0.25 x 0.25 x 0.5
GEARBOX CONN Length, ft: 0.8 x 0.8 x 1.6
Y-split multilink, 6-pin

TROLLING Yellow PVC-coating
(Slip valve) MULTILINK BREAKOUT
PRIMARY MULTILINK Part No.

MULTILINK
SECONDARY Yellow label Yellow label
The cable harness connects the gear shift solenoids

on the reverse gear to the engine/transmission cable
and the PCU. There is also a reverse gear rpm pick- For making branches in the multilink cabling, EVC dis-
up cable and a oil temp and pressure cable. The cable play–sync. connection–NMEA-connection.
harness is connected and clamped together with the NOTE! Do not install an Y-split cable without having
reverse gear at the factory. the MULTILINK BREAKOUT connected.
Length, m (ft): 1.3 (4) Length, m (ft): 0.5 (1.6)
22
Major components
Display cable, 6-pin/12-pin Key switch relay cable, 6-pin

X5 MULTILINK KEY
Yellow
Part No.
Relay
DISPLAY
CONN.
Relay
To connect the EVC display to the multilink cable or socket
the MULTILINK BREAKOUT on the Y-split cable from
connection X5 on the HCU.
Length, m (ft): 1.5 (5)
CONN X4
Part No. Grey
Connects the key switch to the HCU. The relay to ex-

Control lever cable, 6-pin ternal accessories, if used, should be connected to
the relay socket included in the cable.
Length, m (ft), connector–key: 1.5 (5)
THROTTLE POT
Length, m (ft), connector–relay: 1.5 (5)
GEAR POT Start/stop panel relay cable, 6-pin
KEY
Relay
NEUTRAL SWITCH
1.2 m (4 ft)
Relay
socket
1.0 m (3 ft)
0.25 m (0.8 ft)
CONN X4
Part No. Grey
Part No.
CONN X7
Blue
This cable is used in combination with the Start/stop
panel and connects the panel and the relay socket to
the HCU. The relay to external accessories shall be
Connects the control or the adapter for mechanical
mounted on the relay socket.
controls to the HCU.
Length, m (ft): 1.5 (5)
Length, m (ft): 1.5 (5)
23
Major components
Synchronization cable, 6-pin Extension cables,

MULTILINK
Yellow
all engines
6-pin
PCU – HCU main helm station
HCU – HCU secondary (additional) helm station
HCU – Instruments
Part No.
HCU – Key switch cable
MULTILINK HCU – Start/stop panel
Yellow PowerTrim panel – Instrument cable
Actuator – Engine, transmission cable
In a twin installation both engine rpm are automatically

synchronized to reduce noise, vibration etc. This ca-
ble is used between the HCUs to synchronize the en-
gine speed.
Length, m (ft): 1.0 (3)
Male and female connectors.

Instrument cable, 6-pin
Length m (ft): 1.5 (5)
Part No.
CONN X3
Pink

Length m: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
BUZZER Length ft: 10, 16, 23, 30, 36
AUXILIARY BUS
GAUGES
The cable harness connects the HCU to the instru-

ment bus cable, the buzzer and the auxiliary bus
(PowerTrim panel and EVC control panel).
Length, m (ft): 1.5 (5)
24
Major components
Multilink 6-pin Instruments, 3-pin
Part No.
Multilink connection. Connection of instrument to instrument when distance

Used as sync. cable extension and as an extension in exceeds 220 mm (8.6").
combination with the Y-split cable and accessories Length m (ft): 1, 3 (3, 10)
such as multisensor, EVC display or NMEA connec-
tion.
Length m: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Length ft: 10, 16, 23, 30, 36
25
Installation procedure, general
D4 or D6 engine, single installation with drive DPH/DPR
HCU
To secondary
helm station
Instruments
Key Control
switch
Buzzer
Relay,
external Protection
accessories Auxiliary bus (Plug)
J1587
PowerTrim EVC control EVC
panel panel display
HCU
Multilink
Y-connector breakout
Multilink Alternatives:
Water
level - Multi sensor
sender - NMEA interface
Fuel level - EVC display
PCU sender
Diagnostic
connection, 6 pin
Rudder
indicator
Engine D4/D6
Drive DPH/DPR
The figures on the following pages show different EVC Locate the electrical equipment far from heat sources.
installations. The principle is the same for all combi- Choose cable lengths to minimize the number of con-
nations of engines, helm stations and controls. nectors and never locate a connection in a non acces-
NOTE! The nodes are always located close to the sible area.
components they control. A power train node, the NOTE! You are not allowed to build network in a way
Power train Control Unit (PCU), is located in the en- that branches will be formed. Bus cables with branch-
gine room. A helm node, the Helm station Control Unit es longer than 0.5 m (1.6 ft) cannot exist in an EVC
(HCU), is located close to the helm station. system. Also please refer to the Building a network.
Cables and connectors must never be located where Requirements chapter for more information.
they are exposed to water.
26
Cable routing
D4 and D6. Twin engine installation, main and secondary helm stations.
Stern drive installation is shown
Controls
Instruments
Buzzer
Secondary
station
12
Gear pot. 12
switches
not used EVC
Power control
Trim panel 5
Start/stop panel
panel 9
EVC HCU
display 5
HCU 4
9 9 11
10
7 8
9
Controls 9
Key Buzzer
switch
9
Relay HCU Main
station
HCU
6
3 9
10 7
4
4
EVC 3
10
11 display 8
Multi-
sensor
2 Rudder
indicator 2 Diagnosis
Not used
1a (VODIA)
PCU 1a
PCU
Fresh
Fuel water
level Engine, level Engine,
sender port sender stb
Power
Trim
Actuator pump
To obtain a clear overview, begin by determining the The wiring is first routed to the PCU unit. Each engine
location of the main components. is connected to the EVC system via its own PCU unit.
All cables have colored marking sleeves and sleeves Connections in the engine room should be positioned
with an identity printed on them. above the level of the alternator .
Begin at the engine room and build the system to- Avoid connections hidden behind fixed panels etc.
wards the main helm station. Then continue with the For item figures, please refere to page 28.
other helm stations.
27
D4, D6, D9 and D12. Single engine installation, main and secondary helm stations.
Reverse gear installation is shown
Instruments
Control
Buzzer Secondary
station
12
Gear pot. 12 EVC
switches Start/stop control
not used panel panel
(depending
on lever con- Multisensor
figuration
5 HCU
6
Aux.
10 bus
8
Control
Instruments Main
Buzzer station
Key
switch EVC
9 control
Gear pot.
switches EVC panel
not used Relay display
(depending
on lever con- HCU
figuration 11
5 10 Aux.
8 bus
Rudder
3 indicator
1b 1c Diagnosis
(VODIA)
PCU
Fuel
2 level
sender
Engine
Fresh-
water
level
sender
Choose cable lengths to minimize the number of con- IMPORTANT! Remember that the wiring should
nectors. Extension cables are available in different be routed so that there is no risk that it will be ex-
lengths. See the Major componets chapter for more posed to heat, moisture or abrasion and that
information about cable lengths etc. joints and components are located in dry loca-
For item figures, please refere to page 28. tions, easily accessible for service and repair.
28
Cables and cable harnesses
Pos. in figure on previous pages m ft
– Transmission cable (reverse gear) D4, D6, 12-pin 2.0 6

1a. Engine/actuator/PowerTrim pump cable D4, D6,
DPH/DPR, 29-pin 3.0 10
5.0 16
1b. Engine/transmission cable inboard, 29-pin, D4, D6 3.0 10
5.0 16
1c. Engine/transmission cable inboard, 29-pin, D9 3.0 10
5.0 16
2. Standard EVC bus cable PCU–HCU, 6-pin 5.0 16
7.0 23
9.0 30
11.0 36
13.0 42
3. Y-connector, 6-pin 0.5 1.6

4. Y-split, multilink 6-pin
5. Control lever cable, 6-pin 1.5 5
6. Key switch and relay cable, 6-pin 1.0 3
7. Synchronization cable, 6-pin 1.0 3
8. Instrument and aux.bus cable, 6-pin 1.5 5
9. Extension cables, 6-pin 1.5 5

to be used as: 3.0 10
PCU–HCU EVC bus cable 5.0 16
PCU–HCU main helm station 7.0 23
HCU–HCU secondary (additional) helm station 9.0 30
HCU–Instrument cable 11.0 36
HCU–Start/stop control panel cable
HCU–Key switch cable
PowerTrim panel–instrument cable
Actuator–Engine/transmission cable
10. Extension cables, 6-pin, 3.0 10

to be used as: 5.0 16
multilink connection in combination 7.0 23
with the Y-split cable and accessories 9.0 30
sync. cable extension 11.0 36
11. Display cable 6/12-pin 1.0 3

to be used as:
Connection of EVC-display to HCU or
Y-split cable
12. Extension cable, 3-pin 1.0 3

to be used as:
Instrument cable
29
Connector dimensions:
Connector dimensions are given to facilitate making of
lead-throughs in bulk heads etc.
6-pin
H = 21 mm (0.82 in.)
W = 23 mm (0.88 in.)
D = 32 mm (1.26 in.) H H H
8-pin
D D D
H = 25 mm (0.99 in.)
W = 37 mm (1.44 in.) W
D = 45 mm (1.77 in.) W
W
12-pin
6-pin 8-pin 12-pin
H = 23 mm (0.88 in.)
W = 41 mm (1.62 in.)
D = 48 mm (1.90 in.)
Marking and Twin installations, starboard and port

color coding of cables engine
The EVC connectors and the PowerTrim panel con-
nectors are color coded with red (port) and green (star-
PCU label board) stripes to ensure connections to the right en-
gine.
Green Pink
The EVC standard bus cable is marked with both red
and green stripes and the color (stripe) not used
should be removed.
X2:DATALINK X3:ENGINE NOTE! In a twin installation it is recommended to
mark all cables with red and green stripes during in-
stallation.
HCU label
Grey Blue Green Pink Yellow
X4:KEY X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINKX3:AUX X5:MULTILINK X8:NOT USED
All cable connectors are marked and color coded, to

facilitate installation. The markings on cables con-
nected to the PCU and the HCU, correspond with the
designation of connectors and color codes on the la-
bels on the control units.
NOTE! HCUs with connector X8 open and marked X8:
STEERING cannot be used in an Aquamatic or in-
board systems (only for IPS systems).
30
Building an EVC network

Requirements
The EVC system is a distributed system with the
electronic units (nodes) located all around the boat.
The EVC nodes are the Powertrain Control Unit (PCU) Part No.
located in the engine room and the Helm Control Unit
(HCU) located near the helm station. The standard
bus cable connects the nodes to each other and
forms a network. the standard bus cable, Y-connec- Connection to
PCU or HCU
tors and extension cables are used for this purpose.
Figure A above illustrates a correctly designed net-

work including three helm stations. Figure B gives an
HCU HCU example of an incorrect network with long branches.
This is avoided by always connecting the longer cable
on the Y-connector directly to the node (PCU or
HCU) without using any extension cable.
HCU IMPORTANT! Note that the Y-connector always

is connected directly to a node without use of any
extension cable.
PCU
Fig. A
Important
HCU
HCU
IMPORTANT! Never use any kind of grease in

the EVC connectors.
HCU
PCU
Fig. B
The nodes must be conneced and the network must

be designed in such a way that no branches will be
formed. Longer branches (max. 0.5 m/1.6 ft) may gen-
erate communication disturbances in the EVC bus ca-
ble.
IMPORTANT! Never cut or modifiy the Volvo

Penta EVC cable harnesses. For extra power
supply use the Volvo Penta relay for accessories.
Refer to the Relay for external accessories sec-
tion.
31
Identification This is carried out by checking indentically designed

labels, placed on the node gables, on top of the en-
of the PCU and the HCU gine cover and on the engine control unit (ECU).
Identification is done by using the ENGINE CHASSIS
ID. number.
IMPORTANT! The CHASSIS ID. number on the

node labels must correspond with the CHASSIS
ID. number on the engine labels.
The CHASSIS ID. number is also intended for the Vol-

vo Penta organisation for identification of the system
in the VODIA diagnostic tool.
The CHASSIS ID. number can also be shown in the
EVC display.
CHASSIS ID: VVXXXXXXXXX ENGINE CHASSIS ID.

"Chassis conflict"
VP 000000
* V V 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * ENGINE SERIAL NO.
NOTE! If there is no correspondence between the
ENGINE S/N: 0000000000 CHASSIS ID. numbers, the fault indicator lamp in the
0000000000 alarm display will lit up with a orange light. Alarm indi-
PCU/HCU and engine label
D4/D6 PCU/HCU and engine label
cation will also be shown in the EVC display.
D9
Each PCU and HCU (node) in the EVC system is pro-

grammed to communicate with a specific engine.
Software can vary depending on engine type, equip-
ment, parameter setting, etc. It is therefore, prior to
installation, important to identify the different nodes.
32
Installation procedure, engine room
Location and mounting NOTE! The HCUs in a twin installation can be in-
stalled with a maximum distance between them of ap-
of the PCU and the HCU proximately 0.8 m ( 2.6 ft) as the synchronization ca-
ble has a length of 1m (3 ft).
PCU location
Locate the PCU node in the engine room, far from
heat sources and in a dry and accessible place.
HCU location
Alwas locate the HCU node in a dry and accessible
place and close to the helm station it is serving.
Mounting
The PCUs and HCUs can also be stacked through

slides on top the nodes.
NOTE! Maximum two units are to be stacked.
The PCU/HCU nodes shall be fitted with three

screws.
Cables shall be lead into the PCU/HCU in a way such
that no water can enter into the units or the cable har-
nesses.
IMPORTANT! Never mount the PCU and HCU

units with the connectors pointing upwards.
33
Engine–PCU cable. Transmission cable

D4/D6 Stern drive DPH/DPR D4/D6 Inboard engines
WATER
CONN X3 LEVEL
Pink SENDER GEARBOX CONN
(blue)

ANGLE
SENDER
(green)
FUEL LEVEL
SENDER (black)
ENGINE
CONN. B
POWERTRIM CONN. A
GEARBOX CONN.
(actuator)
This cable harness has connectors to: This cable harness has connectors to the gear shift
- PCU solenoides on the reverse gear, A and B and to the
- engine monitoring system (ENGINE CONN.) engine – PCU cable.
- DPH/DPR actuator (GEARBOX CONN.) How to connect to the two solenoids is depending on
- powertrim pump (POWERTRIM CONN.) propeller rotation. See Checking rotation of propel-
- diagnosis system (DIAGNOSE CONN.) ler. Inboard engine.
- fuel level sender (FUEL LEVEL SENDER)
- fresh water level sender (WATER LEVEL The cable harness is connected and clamped from
SENDER) factory together with the reverse gear.
- rudder indicator (RUDDER ANGLE SENDER)
The cable harness is connected to the PCU through

the 29-pin connector (CONN X3).
Connect the cable harness to engine connectors ac-

cording to markings.
Clamp the cable securely to the engine and to the
PCU.
IMPORTANT! Clamp and insulate cables that are

not in use.
34
Transmission cable Engine–PCU cable.

D9/D12. Inboard engines D4/D6/D9/D12 Inboard engines
CONN X3 WATER
Pink
LEVEL
SENDER
REV. PICK-UP OIL TEMP (blue)
PRESSURE
GEARBOX CONN

ANGLE
SENDER
(green)
TROLLING FUEL LEVEL
(Slip valve) SENDER (black)
GEARBOX
CONN. ENGINE CONN.
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
This cable harness has connectors to: This cable harness has connectors to:
- gear shift solenoides, SECONDARY - PCU
and PRIMARY, - engine monitoring system (ENGINE CONN.)
- slip valve, TROLLING - gear shift solenoids on the reverse gear,
- rpm pick-up on reverse gear for output shaft on D9 engines also trolling/slipping valve
speed, REV. PICK UP (GEARBOX CONN.)
- engine – PCU cable, GEARBOX CONN. - diagnosis system (DIAGNOSE CONN.)
- reverse gear oil cooler, OIL TEMP/PRESSURE. - fuel level sender (FUEL LEVEL SENDER)
- fresh water level sender (WATER LEVEL
How to connect to the two solenoids is depending on SENDER)
propeller rotation. See Checking rotation of propel- - rudder indicator (RUDDER ANGLE SENDER)
ler. Inboard engines.
The cable harness is connected and clamped from The cable harness is connected to the PCU through
factory together with the reverse gear. the 29-pin connector (CONN X3).
not in use.
Connect the cable harness to engine connectors ac-
cording to markings.
Clamp the cable properly to the engine and to the
PCU.

not in use.
35
Checking rotation of propeller. Twin installation

D4/D6 Inboard engines.
Reverse gear HS45/HS63/HS80
The solenoid connectors shall be set up for right-hand
rotation in forward gear as standard. The cable kit
connectors are marked A and B and the solenoid
valves are marked A for primary valve and B for sec-
ondary valve.
NOTE! The standard fitting gives A to valve A and B
to valve B
Port Starboard
Left-hand Right-hand
rotation rotation
Cable
marking: A
Valve
marking: A
Cable
marking: B
Illustration shows propellers seen from the aft forward.
Solenoid Starboard engine, standard right-hand rotation and port
valve engine left-hand rotation.
Valve
marking: B
Rev.gear Cable
valve marking marking
Solenoid
valve Lefthand rotation
Anticlockwise rotation A B
seen from astern. B A
Righthand rotation
(standard setting)
Clock wise rotation seen A A
from astern. B B
Make sure that the connectors are properly fitted for

your installation. Check the table.
Check adjacent figures which describe cable connect-
ed for right-hand rotation. For left hand rotation, just
switch the connectors on the gear shift solenoids.
IMPORTANT! Apply low temperature grease,

Volvo Penta part no. 1161417-9 in the solenoid
connectors prior to connection.
36
Checking rotation of propeller. D9

Reverse gear
D9/D12 engine ZF280AE/VE, ZF286AE/VE, ZF305AE
The solenoid connectors are factory fitted for left-
hand rotation in forward gear. The cable kit is marked
with PRIMARY and SECONDARY. There is no corre-
sponding mark on the reverse gear, so make sure
that the connectors are properly fitted for your instal- SECONDARY
lation. PRIMARY
Check the adjacent figures which describe cable con-
nected for left-hand rotation.
For right-hand rotation, switch the cable connectors
on the gear shift solenoids. TROLLING OIL TEMP
PRESSURE
Twin installation
REV. PICK-UP
ZF280AE
Primary
valve
Secondary
valve
Port Starboard
Left-hand Right-hand
rotation rotation
ZF305AE
Primary Secondary
valve valve
Illustration shows propellers seen from the aft forward.

Port engine, factory fitted lefthand rotation and star-
board engine righthand rotation.
The figures show reverse gear 280A and 305A with

cables connected for left-hand rotation in forward gear.
NOTE! For ZF280IV (integrated V-drive) the primary
and secondary solenoid valves are inversed.
IMPORTANT! Apply low temperature grease, Vol-

vo Penta part no. 1161417-9 in the solenoid con-
nectors prior to connection.
37
D9, D12DMP D9, D12DMP

Reverse gear Reverse gear
MG5065AE, MG5075AE, MG5075VE MG5114SCE/DCE
Oil temp/
pressure
sender
Primary
valve
Secondary
PRIMARY valve
SEC-
ONDARY
SECONDARY
PRIMARY
OIL TEMP
PRESSURE
TROLLING
The figure shows reverse gear with cables connected

REV. PICK-UP
for left-hand rotation in forward gear.

The figure shows reverse gear with cables connected vo Penta part no. 1161417-9 in the solenoid con-
for left-hand rotation in forward gear. nectors prior to connection.

D12DMP
Reverse gear
ZF311, ZF325
Oil temp/
pressure
sender
PRIMARY
TROLLING
SECONDARY
The figure shows reverse gear with cables connected

for left-hand rotation in forward gear.

38
Volvo Penta
lowspeed function Tooth wheel
Slip valve with Volvo Penta lowspeed function are im-

plemented on the following engines and reverse gears:
D9 engines
(to be introduced in October 2005)
Reverse gear
ZF 280 A/IV MG5065 A
ZF 286 A/IV MG5075 A/IV
ZF 305 A
D12DMP engines Propeller REV.PICK-UP

shaft flange
Reverse gear
ZF 311 A MG5114 SL
ZF 325 A/IV MG5114 DL
Volvo Penta lowspeed function is normally mounted Speed sensor

on the reverse gear from factory but can also be or-
dered separately as a kit.
It also consists of a tooth wheel and a propeller shaft
speed sensor. These parts are fitted on the reverse
TROLLING gear output flange.
Valve house REV.PICK-UP

(slip valve)
TROLLING
The kit consits of a valve house (slip valve) with

adapter for mounting on the reverse gear.
The transmission cable harness has a connector to
the speed sensor marked REV.PICK-UP. The sensor
transmit propeller shaft rpm to the EVC system.
The cable harness also has a connector to the slip
valve marked TROLLING. The lowspeed function is
manouvered by the control on the helm station.
NOTE! For complete information about mounting and

testing see Installation instructions attached to the
kit.
39
PCU installation Fuel and fresh water level

senders
PCU label
Installation of sender in tank
Green Pink
The Volvo Penta fuel and fresh water level senders
are suitable for a max. tank depth (H max) of 600 mm
(23"). If the tank is deeper, use another sender but
X2:DATALINK X3:ENGINE
note that this sender must have the following resis-
tance scales:
Fuel (two types)
X2 Green Data link – EVC bus cable 3 –180 ohms, 3 ohms = empty tank (default)
X3 Pink Engine and transmission 240 –30 ohms, 240 ohms = empty tank
There is a label on the PCU showing the connectors Fresh water
with marking and color coding. 3 –180 ohms, 3 ohms = empty tank.
Type of sender can be set in the EVC display or in the
VODIA tool.
IMPORTANT! It is very important to reduce
The fuel level sender type is selected by calibrating
stress from the cables to the connectors. It is
the min. fuel level in the EVC display. The max. fuel
recommended that all cables are fixed to the PCU
level calibration is optional. It should be carried out if
with strain reliefs.
L is < H/2. See figure.
Mount strain reliefs as shown in the illustration above. NOTE! Never use the fuel level sender as a freshwa-
ter sender. Corrosion problems can occur.
Make a hole for the sender in the fluid tank, diameter

Connect the engine and 60 mm. Locate the hole so that the float can move
transmission to the PCU freely inside the tank.
NOTE! Clean all burrs out of the tank.
Green Pink
Adjust sensor length (L=H/2) on the basis of the min.

and max. fluid levels. Then do not to forget to extend
the sensor length by the gap (A). The gap (A) between
the tank and the maximum level must not be less
than 40 mm.
Connect the cable from the engine, marked CONN
X3, to connector X3:ENGINE (pink).
40
Calibration of fuel level

Calibration of the minimum and maximum fuel level
is made via the EVC display. Only fuel level can be
calibrated. Please refer to the EVC display manual.
The display can be removed after calibration is done.
All data from a calibration is stored in the EVC sys-
tem.
NOTE! Incorrect
mounting of float
Fuel level sender
Fuel level sender
Fresh water level sender
If the minimum sensor length is too long, you can cut

it to a suitable length.
Install the float as in figure. Calculate and adjust the
length of the float arm using the formula:
R=H/1.64-18 mm and also on the basis of the mini-
mum and maximum fuel levels.
Example: H=580 mm (H/2=290 mm)
Fresh water level sender
R=580/1.64-18
R=353-18
R=336 mm
Tighten the two screws on the sensor securely. The Tighten the screw and cut off the projecting part of the
minimum fluid level must not be lower than the fluid float arm.
exit hole.
41
FUEL LEVEL
SENDER (black)
GN/SB = Signal
SB = Reference
WATER LEVEL
SENDER (blue)
BL/SB = Signal
SB = Reference
Fuel level sender
The level sender cables are connected to the EVC

system via the engine–PCU cable harness.
Connect the black cable to the terminal marked ⊥
Fresh water level sender (earth/ground) and the green/black or blue/black cable
to the other terminal.
IMPORTANT! It is very important that the float is
installed on the correct side of the sensor.
Assemble the ring with the tapped holes and rubber

seals with the long screw. Note the locations of the Setting of low fuel alarm
cutout on the ring with the tapped holes, and the Setting (on/off) of the fuel alarm is made via the EVC
marks on the upper ring and rubber seals. Make sure display. Please refer to the EVC display manual.
that there is the greatest possible distance between
The low fuel alarm is default set to off.
the seal and the ring with the tapped holes.
The alarm will only be presented in the EVC display.
The alarm will be activated when fuel level reaches
10% of the senders min. position.
The real fuel volume is dependent of the shape of the
tank.
Lower the sensor with float and the ring with tapped
holes down into the tank. The rubber seal must be
outside the tank. Align the sensor so that the float has
free movement inside the tank. Tighten the long screw
so that the seals and the ring with the tapped holes
come into place.
Install the remaining screws and tighten all of them si-
multaneously.
42
Rudder indicator
NOTE! The control rod in this kit is designed for
general installations. In another type of installation, an
alternative control rod version may have to be used.
Fitting of sensor
NOTE! Always connec the rudder indicator to port
driveline.
Port side
Install the bracket for the control rod.
Install the nuts and the ball cups on the control rod.
IMPORTANT Position the sensor so that the

sensor shows exactly full mechanical extension
to both starboard and port when the rudder does
the same.
Install the sensor with washers and screws without

fully tightening the screws. The sensor position can
be adjusted when cables have been connected to the
sensor and the system is powered up..
Connecting cables to sensor
Negative
Remove the existing lever on the sensor. Install the (–)
new lever with the existing screw.
IMPORTANT! Adjust the lever length so that the

sensor shows exactly full mechanical extension
to starboard and port when the rudder does the
same. A
Install the control rod between the ball joints on the

bracket and the lever. Lock it with the nuts.
Mark and drill holes for the sensor where it will be
placed. Use the full size template located inside the RUDDER ANGLE
back cover of the manual. SENDER (GREEN)
R/GN = Signal
SB = Reference
Extend cables from the cable harness and connect as

shown. Red/green cable is connected to pin marked A
and black cable is connected to pin marked – (nega-
tive). Cables are not included in the kit.
Adjusting sensor
Set the rudder fore-and-aft. Turn on the main circuit
breaker. Adjust the sensor position by turning it so
that the rudder indicator (the instrument) shows the
rudder fore-and-aft. Tighten the screws in the sensor.
Perform additional checks by turning the steering
wheel to full extension to starboard and port.
43
Standard bus cable PCU–HCU HCU installation

CONN X2 HCU label
Part No. Green
Red
Green
Geen
Red
There is a label on the HCU showing the connectors
with marking and color coding.
X2 Green Data link – EVC bus cable

PCU
X3 Pink Auxliliary bus – Instruments, buzzer,
Green Pink
EVC panel, PowerTrim panel
X4 Grey Key switch or start/stop panel
X5 Yellow Multi link – EVC display, NMEA inter
face, engine synchronization
X7 Blue Controls
HCU X8 — Connector plugged and not used
Grey Blue Green Pink Yellow (only for IPS installations named
X:8 STEERING)

IMPORTANT! It is very important to reduce
stress from the cables on the connectors. We
recommend that all cables are fixed to the HCU
The standard bus cable connects the PCU to the helm with strain reliefs.
station(s), HCU, in the system. It is fitted in the PCU
X2:DATALINK connector and the HCU X2:DATALINK
connector, that is, cable connector marked CONN X2
(green) shall be fitted in the helm unit.
The standard bus cable is available in the following
lengths:
5 m (16 ft), 7 m (23 ft), 9 m (30 ft), 11 m (36 ft), 13 m
(42 ft) with socket connectors (female) at both ends.
NOTE! The cable has female connections on both

ends and cannot be used as an extension.
Extension cables are available in the following

lengths: 3 m (10ft), 5 (16 ft), 7 m (23 ft), 9 m (30 ft),
11 m (36 ft) and with a pin (male) and a socket (fe- Mount strain reliefs as shown in the illustration above.
male) connectors.
IMPORTANT! The red and green marking strips

indicate port and starboard respectively . In a twin
engine installation, only the appropriate color
marking strips should remain on the cable. The
other markings shall be removed.
44
PowerTrim system. Gear shift actuator.

D4/D6, stern drive DPH/DPR D4/D6, stern drive DPH/DPR
Power
supply
cable
Gear
FWD
To EVC cable PowerTrim Gear
pump REV
POWERTRIM
CONN.
GEARBOX CONN
Connect the actuator connector to the cable harness

connector marked GEARBOX CONN. Use a 6-pin
standard extension cable if necesary.
Clamp the cables in a proper way.
To trim Please refer to Installation Marine Diesel Engines
potentiometer
(trim sender) Aquamatic, IPS, Inboard - D4, D6 for actuator
mounting instructions
Connect the 6-pin connector from the PowerTrim IMPORTANT! Power up the system before con-
pump harness to the engine and transmission cable nection of the shift cable to make sure that the
connector marked POWERTRIM CONN. gear shift actuator is in NEUTRAL position.
Connect the power supply cable, ring terminals, posi-

tive (+) to 55A fuse on port side of engine and nega-
tive (–) to starter.
Connect the cable from the trim potentiometer ( trim
sender) on the shield to the trim pump 3-pin connec-
tor.
Clamp the cables securely.
Please refer to handbook, Installation Marine Diesel

Engines Aquamatic, IPS, Inboard - D4, D6.
45
Installation procedure, helm
Y-connector, location Key switch and relay for

The Y-connnector is used to form a branch in the external accessories
EVC standard bus cable when there are several helm
stations (HCUs) in the system. Also please refer to IMPORTANT! There must always be one key
the Building a network, requirements chapter. switch to operate each engine. The key switch
shall be connected to the main helm station.
On additional helm stations start/stop panels
should be used .
∅=32.1 mm (1.26")
Part No.
IMPORTANT! The Y-connector must always be

connected directly to the PCU (X2) or the HCU
(X2) without using any extension cables. 6.0 mm (0.24")
R=18 mm (0.71")
Locate a dry, suitable place for the switch and make a

hole according to the drawing.
Part No.
Y-connector
Figure shows the Y-connector fitted to a HCU unit. Fix the adhesive label.
1 mm (0.04")
The switch fits to 2 mm (0,08”) panel. If the switch is

installed in a thicker panel the switch housing can be
trimmed by up to 10 mm (0,4”), 1 mm (0,04”) between
each flute.
46
Connection to the HCU Start/stop panel

Use templates enclosed in the mounting kits. Please
START/
STOP KEY refer to the Templates chapter .
NOTE! There are start/stop panels suitable for single
and twin installations.
IMPORTANT! For twin installations, it is essential

to distinguish between the Red and the Green
connections. Red is for port engine and Green is
for starboard engine.
The port engine is the master engine.
Flush-mounted panel
Single engine panel is shown.
CONN X4
Grey
1
Relay for
external
accessories
The key switch is connected to the HCU, X4:KEY

connection (grey) togheter with the relay socket for
external accessories.
IMPORTANT!
Make a hole for the button panel using the template

enclosed with the installation kits. Also refer to the
Templates for controls and panels chapter .
The insert depth is 4 mm (0.16") including gasket.
Separate the outher part of the gasket (1) from the in-
ner part. Remove the protective paper and fit the gas-
ket (2) in the panel recess.
Install the panel as illustrated in the figure.
NOTE! It is important that the self adhesive gasket is
Never cut or modifiy the Volvo Penta EVC cable har- fitted properly in the panel recess.
nesses. For extra power supply use the Volvo Penta
Refer to the Relay for external accessories section
on page 50.
47
Frame-mounted panel Connection to the HCU

Twin engine panel is shown.
Single engine panel
Dash board
hole diameter:
52 mm (2.05")
CONN X4
Grey
Twin engine panel
Port
engine
CONN X4
Grey
Make a hole for the button panel. The hole must be of
Red
diameter 52 mm (2.05"). marking
strip
Separate the inner part of the gasket (2) from the out-
Starboard
her part. Remove the protective paper and fit the gas- engine
ket (2) on the underside of the panel.
CONN X4
Install the panel as illustrated in the figure and place Grey
the frame over the panel.
Green
NOTE! It is important that the self adhesive gasket is marking
strip
fitted properly on the under side of the panel.
Connect the start/stop control panel cable to the con-

nector marked X4:KEY (grey) on the HCU.
IMPORTANT! Green cable to starboard HCU and

red cable to port HCU.
48
EVC control panel Frame-mounted panel
Flush-mounted panel
1 Dash board 2
hole diameter:
52 mm (2.05")
Green
marking
strip
Green Red
marking marking
strip
strip
Red
marking
strip
Refere to the Start/stop panel section for assembling Refere to the Start/stop panel section for assembling
instructions. Figure shows a panel for twin engine in- instructions. Figure shows a panel for twin engine in-
stallation. stallation.
49
Connection Twin engine panel
Single engine panel
AUXILIARY
BUS AUXILIARY
AUX. BUS
Red BUS
marking
strip
AUX. BUS
Port
engine
Green
marking
strip CONN X3
AUX. Pink
BUS
CONN X3
Pink
AUXILIARY
BUS
CONN X3
Pink
Starboard
engine
Connect the EVC control panel cable to the connector

marked AUXILIARY BUS on the instrument cable har-
ness. The instrument cable harness in turn, is con-
nected to X3:AUX (pink) in the HCU.
Connect the EVC control panel cable to the connector

marked AUXILIARY BUS on the instrument cable har-
nesses on the HCUs, red marked cable to port and
green marked cable to starboard engines.
The instrument cable harnesses in turn, are connec-
ted to X3:AUX (pink) in the HCUs.

50
Single engine panel including PowerTrim Twin engine panel including PowerTrim
AUX. BUS AUX.

BUS
Red
marking
strip
AUXILIARY
BUS AUXILIARY
BUS
Port
engine
Green
marking
CONN X3 strip CONN X3
Pink AUX. Pink
BUS

AUXILIARY
BUS
Connect the EVC control panel cable marked CONN CONN X3

Pink
X3 to the Power Trim panel. Starboard
engine
The PowerTrim panel and instrument cable harness in
turn, is connected to in the HCU, X3:AUX (pink).
Connect the red coloured cable to the PowerTrim pa-

nel, port HCU.
The green coloured cable is connected to the con-
nector marked AUXILIARY BUS on the instrument ca-
ble harnesses on the starboard HCU.
The instrument cable harnesses in turn, are connec-
ted to X3:AUX (pink) in the HCUs.

In a twin installation the PowerTrim panel must be
connected to the cable harness from the port en-
gine HCU.
51
PowerTrim panel. Connection

D4/D6, stern drive DPH/DPR
Use the templates enclosed with the mounting kits.
Please refer to the Templates chapter. Also see the
EVC control panel section for assembling instruc-
tions.
IMPORTANT! In a twin installation the PowerTrim

panel must be connected to the HCU for the port
engine. The port engine is always the master en-
gine in the EVC system.
NOTE! The PowerTrim panel controls both port and

starboard drive in a twin installation.
NOTE! For PowerTrim switch on side mounted con-

trols, please refer to the Controls, electronic section. AUXILIARY BUS
(Twin installation-
port engine HCU)
Flush-mounted panel
CONN X3
Pink
Auxiliary bus IMPORTANT! Connect the PowerTrim panel to

connection the port engine instrument cable harness. The con-
nector is marked AUXILIARY BUS.
Remove the plug from the connector if fitted.
Auxiliary bus con-
nection (HCU)
IMPORTANT!
Frame-mounted panel
Dash board
hole diameter:
52 mm
(2.05Bild
16772f.tif")
Never cut or modifiy the Volvo Penta EVC cable har-

Auxiliary bus nesses. For extra power supply use the Volvo Penta
connection
Refer to the Relay for external accessories section
Auxiliary bus con- on the following page.
nection (HCU)
52
Relay for external Connection points on relay socket
accessories
87
85 SB
Relay
12V, 20A (D4/D6)
24V, 20A (D6/D12)
30
Relay
socket
87a
Power to accessories
Battery supply + 86 R
Cable
harness
Relay diagram
Power to
accessories
The relay controls the power supply to external acces- 85
sories. The relay position (open or closed) and the 87 87a
power supply depend on the key switch position. The
relay is normally open and there is no power when key
switch is in the OFF position.
The relay cable and the relay can also be fitted to a
Battery
secondary helm station with a start/stop control panel. 30 supply (+)
In such an installation the relay is activated by the Fuse
key switch on the main helm station. + 86
NOTE! All relays in a drive line, and in an active or in-

active helm station are operated by the key switch. Connection 85 and +86 are wired from the EVC cable
harness.
Figure shows the key switch in OFF position and the
relay in open position.
Connect power supply for external accessories from
the battery to connector 30 on the relay socket.
IMPORTANT! Never supply any external acces-

sories from the EVC-system. Always use the re-
lay.
Connect external accessories to pin 87 which will sup-

ply power when the key switch is ON.
Cables from battery to relay and from relay to acces-
sories must be dimensioned for the expected maxi-
mum current. There must also be a fuse in the circuit
between battery and relay, preferably close to the bat-
tery.
Maximum current through the relay is 20 Amp.
Maximum output is:
12 V 240 W
24 V 480 W
53
Connection to the HCU Connection to the HCU

when using a key switch when using a start/stop panel
CONN X4
Grey
KEY
CONN X4
Grey
Relay cable
(option)
Relay for
external
accessories Grey Blue Green Pink Yellow

The start/stop panel is connected to the HCU,
X4:KEY (grey) or to separate relay cable harness (op-
tion).
The cable harness is option. The connector on the
harness is marked KEY and the harness is connec-
The relay socket is permanently connected to the cated to the HCU, X4:KEY connection (grey).
ble for the key switch. The key switch cable is con-
nected to the HCU, X4:KEY connection (grey).
54
Controls, electronic Single engine control

Top mounted
Please refer to the Mechanical controls chapter for
installation of mechanical controls.
THROTTLE POT
NEUTRAL
SWITCH CONN X7
Blue
THROTTLE
POT.
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
ly be
shall on
n eutral switch 2 s y s te m
This cted in EVC-B Twin engine controls
conne Label
Port
engine
THROTTLE
POT
CONN X7
Blue
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
Drill holes according to template. Please refer to the CONN X7 Starboard
Blue engine
Templates chapter.
Remove protective film from the gasket and glue the
gasket to the dashboard.
Install the conector/connectors marked “THROTTLE
POT.” to the control.
Install the connector/connectors marked “NEUTRAL Grey Blue Green Pink Yellow
SWITCH” to the control.
NOTE! The neutral switch shall only be connected in
an EVC system version EVC-B2. See the label at-
tached. X4:KEY X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINKX3:AUX X5:MULTILINK X8:NOT USED
Fit the control to the dashboard. The control cables should be connected to the
X7:CONTROLS (blue) connector in the HCU.
NOTE! No extension cables are allowed to the control
lever cable.
55
Controls, electronic Control including PowerTrim function

Side mounted
Standard mounting Cable,
PowerTrim control
CONN X7
Blue
Min.
100 mm (4") NEUTRAL
SWITCH
Max. Potentiometer
10 mm (3/8")
THROTTLE
POT.
Make holes in the bulkhead according to template.
Please refer to the Templates chapter.
Maximum bulkhead thickness: 10 mm (3/8").
Minimum space inside bulkhead: 100 mm (4").
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
Label
ly be
shall on
n eutral switch
-B 2 s y stem
This cted in EVC
conne
Route the cable harness and connectors through the

holes in the plastic cover, the mounting plate and the
bulkhead.
Connect the connector marked “THROTTLE POT.” to
the potentiometer on rear of the mounting plate.
Fit the connector marked NEUTRAL SWITCH to the

pig tail.
tached.
Fit the mounting plate on the bulkhead using four

screws. Install the cover and the shift lever.
Connect the cable marked CONN X7 to the HCU X7
connection (blue).
56
Control without PowerTrim function Adapter for

mechanical controls
CONN X7
Blue
Using an adapter for mechanical controls will enable

NEUTRAL you to use any mechanical control in combination with
SWITCH an EVC engine and electrically or mechanically shifted
reverse gear. The adapter will transfer the mechanical
Potentiometer push-pull movement into an electric signal. A neutral
switch is fitted on the adapter.
THROTTLE Install the control adapter as close as possible to the
POT.
control station to reduce the amount of force needed
to move the control and make sure the location is dry
and easy accessible.
If the adapter has to be installed far away from the
control station there is an extension cable available in
5 m (16.5 ft) and 9 m (29.5 ft) lengths.
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
Label
only be
al switch shayllstem
utr
This ncete -B2 s
d in EVC
conne
Route the cable through the hole in the the bulkhead.

Connect the connector marked “THROTTLE POT.” to
the potentiometer on rear of the control. The other
connectors are clamped to the harness.
Fit the connector marked NEUTRAL SWITCH to the

pig tail.
tached.
Fit the mounting plate on the bulkhead using four

screws. Install the cover and the shift lever.
Connect the cable marked CONN X7 to the HCU X7
connection (blue).
57
Mechanically shifted Reverse gear

transmission
In an installation with a mechanically operated reverse
gear or drive, one adapter per engine on each control
station is needed for throttle operation. The mechani-
cal cable from the shifting control should be routed to
the reverse gear or drive.
Connect the cable marked THROTTLE POT to the
adapter. The EVC system also needs a signal from a CONN X7
neutral switch which shall be installed on each remote NEUTRAL
control and connected to the control cable harness SWITCH
marked NEUTRAL SWITCH. The switch shall be
closed in neutral position.
GEAR POT
Drive DPH/DPR
THROTTLE
POT
CONN X7
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
GEAR POT
THROTTLE NOTE! No extensions are allowed to the control lever

POT cable.
NOTE! No extensions are allowed to the control lever

cable.
58
Single installation Electrically shifted

Mechanical controls
and mechanical gearshift. transmission
NOTE! Neutral switches must always be used on In an installation with electrically operated reverse
main and alternative control stations. gear or drive, two adapters per engine are needed on
each control station, one for speed (throttle) and one
for shifting.
One-handle or
two-handle control Connect the cable marked THROTTLE POT to the en-
gine speed adapter and the the connector marked
GEAR POT to the gear shifting adapter . The neutral
switch connector is not used.
NEUTRAL Reverse gear
SWITCH
THROTTLE POT
GEAR POT
not used
CONN X7
HCU
Twin engine installation

Mechanical controls
and mechanical gearshift
NOTE! Neutral position switch must always be used
on main and alternative control stations. THROTTLE
POT
One-handle or
two-handle controls
Reverse GEAR POT

gear
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL SWITCH
SWITCHES
Reverse
gear
THROTTLE POT
GEAR POT
not used
HCU Engine 1
HCU Engine 2
59
Single installation Instruments

Mechanical controls
and electrical gearshift Choose dry suitable places for the instruments. Max.
distance (CC) between instruments without using an
One-handle or extension cable is 220 mm (8.6").
two-handle control
IMPORTANT! Always connect instruments which
are common for both engines, such as speedom-
eter, rudder indicator etc to port HCU.
The port engine is the master engine in the EVC
system.
THROTTLE POT
Instrument with attaching nut
GEAR POT
max. 2.5 mm (0.1")
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
HCU
2.5–12 mm (0.1–0.5")
1
Twin engine installation

Mechanical controls
and electrical gearshift
Dash board
One-handle or hole diameters:
two-handle controls 85 mm (3.35") tachometer, speedometer
52 mm (2.05") all other instruments
THROTTLE POT
NOTE! An attaching nut is used when dash board
thickness is up to 12 mm (0.5"). If dash board thick-
ness is greater than 12 mm (0.5"), please refer to In-
strument with attaching clamp on the next page.
GEAR POT Make a hole, diameter 85 mm (3.35") alternatively 52
mm (2.05") depending on the type of instrument.
Fit the instrument according to the figure. Install the
gasket (1) between instrument and dashboard.
NOTE! The position of the attaching ring when insert
NEUTRAL HCU
SWITCHES depth exceeds 2.5 mm (0.1").
Engine 1
HCU
Engine 2
60
Instrument with attaching clamp Flush-mounted instrument

NOTE! Attaching clamp is used when dash thickness
is between 12 mm (0.5") and 25 mm (1.0"). For dash
board thickness less than 12 mm (0.5"), please refer 4 mm (0.16")
to Instrument with attaching nut on the previous
page.
12–25 mm (0.5–1.0")
Dash board
hole diameters:
83 mm (3.27")
49 mm (1.93")
NOTE! Holes diameters should be 83mm/49 mm.

Dash board Insert depth should be 4 mm (0.16").
hole diameters:
85 mm (3.35") Make a hole, diameter 83 mm (3.27") or 49 mm
52 mm (2.05") (1.93") depending on type of instrument.
Place the sealing ring (X-ring) between the dashboard
and the instrument.
Fit the instrument.
Make a hole, diameter 85 mm (3.35") or 52 mm
(2.05") depending on type of instrument.
Fit the instrument as illustrated in the figure. Install
the gasket (1) between the instrument and the dash-
board.
61
Connection of instruments
Protection
plug
GAUGES GAUGES
Instrument cable Extension cable, 3-pin CONN X3

harness marked Pink
Max. 220 mm (8.6")

(all instruments)
Extension cable, 3-pin

1.0 m (3 ft)
Connect the instrument cable to the HCU connection

X3 (pink).
IMPORTANT! Always plug the open end of the

instrument cable to prevent corrosion. Use the
plug attached to the cable harness.
62
Auxiliary dimmer unit (ADU) The ADU can be fitted anywhere along the chain of
other EasyLink instruments. See the figure below.
If the existing installation comprises instruments that
The number of ADUs required depends on how many
are not of the EasyLink type, then an ADU can be in-
filament lamps/LEDs there are in the circuit. One ADU
stalled. This means non-EasyLink instrument can also
can supply 5 x 1.2 W (12 V/24 V) filament lamps or
have the lighting intensity adjusted with the dimmer
30 x LEDs, 15 mA (12 V/24 V).
function.
When attaching to the auxilary + supply, an extra fuse
of max 5 A must be used. See positioning in figure
below
Non-EasyLink-
equipment
Non-EasyLink- EasyLink
equipment connection
EasyLink-instrument
Terminal block
Non-EasyLink-
instrument
Auxilary Supply
12 V/24 V
R/BL, Fused supply R/GR, out -
R, out +
Fuse box
IMPORTANT! Connect supply via relay

1 ADU for external accessories.
SB, 0 V
EasyLink
connection
LEDs with dropping resistor (or lamps)

connected in parallel
Auxilary Supply
12 V/24 V
Fuse max 5A
SB R/BL
R/GR, Out -
R, Out +
EVC instrument bus
In resp. Out
ADU
SB = (solid) black
R = red
R/BL = red/blue
R/GR = red/grey
63
Buzzer Grey Blue Green Pink Yellow
Stripe
Black The syncronizing cable shall be connected to the X5

(–) (yellow) connector on the HCUs.
Red
(+)
Black
(–) Red/blue
(+)
BUZZER
Port
engine
MULTILINK BREAKOUT
Yellow PVC-coating
Starboard
engine
Mount the buzzer under the dash board in an appropri- MULTILINK

ate place by using one or two stripes. Yellow
Connect the buzzer cables to the connectors marked

Sync. MULTILINK
BUZZER in the instrument cable harness. cable Yellow
IMPORTANT! Note the pinarity of the buzzer and

buzzer cable: Red/blue to red cable, positive (+)
and black to black cable, negative (–).
IMPORTANT! There must be a syncronizing ca-
ble installed between the HCUs on all helm sa-
tions.
IMPORTANT! Do not install an Y-split cable with-

Synchronizing cable, out having the MULTLINK BREAKOUT connect-
ed.
twin installations
Port
engine NOTE! If the system is equipped with e. g. an EVC
display an Y-split cable must be installed between the
HCU X5 and the display cable. The syncronizing ca-
ble is then connected to the Y-split part, marked
MULTILINK MULTILINK.
Yellow
Starboard
MULTILINK engine
Yellow
Part No.
The synchronizing cable shall be installed between

the HCUs for starboard and port engines in a twin in-
stallation.
The marking sleeves on the cable are yellow and
named MULTILINK.
64
EVC display The EVC display kit consists of the display with con-
nection and a cable, length 1.5 m (5 ft) with 12- and 6-
pin connections. An extension cable may be used,
lengths: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 m (10, 16, 23, 30, 36 ft). Please
refer to the Connection section on the next pages.
IMPORTANT! Always connect instruments and

senders which are common for both engines,
such as speedometer, rudder indicator etc to port
DISPLAY
CONN.
HCU. The port engine is the master engine in the
EVC system.
Part No.
NOTE! In a twin installation the default setting of the

display will show port engine data. Please refer to the
Initialising the EVC display chapter for further infor-
X5 MULTILINK mation.
Yellow
NOTE! The EVC system allows maximum two dis-

The EVC display presents relevant boat and engine
plays per helm station.
information and shows it to the helmsman.
The following information is available in the EVC

display:
- Coolant pressure Location and fitting
- Fuel pressure
- Fuel level NOTE! Allow adequate clearance behind the display
- Engine oil pressure for cable connection to ensure that the cable is not
- Turbo pressure unduly stressed. Also ensure that there is sufficient
- Coolant temperature length of cable to remove the unit for servicing pur-
- Transmission oil pressure poses.
- Voltage The instrument is usually installed on a dash board. It
- Exhaust temperature can be mounted from above or flush from under the
- Engine oil temperature dash board. Flash mounting demands tailor made fit-
- Transmission oil temperature tings. Templates are included. Please refer to the
- Fuel rate Templates for controls and panels chapter.
- Engine rpm
- Engine running hours NOTE! Cut out dimensions are nominal only and
- Boat speed should be checked against physical units prior to ma-
- Engine power trim chining.
- Sea water pressure
- Total fuel used
- Trip fuel
- Trip hours
- Sea water depth
- Sea water depth alarm
- Sea water temperature
- Rudder angle
- Engine oil filter differential pressure
Information is depending on engine model, number of

sensors and type of accessories.
65
Mounting from above of dash board Connection

Single installation
NMEA
70 mm 2.75")
interface EVC
display
70 mm 2.75")
Using the template as a guide, cut out the hole for the
rear side with a diameter of 65 mm (2.6") and drill the
four Ø 4.3 mm (0.17") holes for the studs. Y-split
cable
Screw the four studs into the rear case. Longer M4
studs (not supplied) can be used if required.
EVC
Connect the cable to the rear of the unit. display
Put the unit into position, then secure it by screwing

the thumb nuts onto the studs.
Multi-
sensor
Flush-mounted display
3.8 mm (0.15") 103.0 mm (4.06")

105 mm (4.13")
DISPLAY
CONN.
4xR5.0 mm
(4xR0.20")
3.3 mm (0.13")
R599 mm R23.68") X4:KEY X7:CONTROLS X2:DATALINKX3:AUX X5:MULTILINK X8:NOT USED
3.0 mm (1.30")
Figure shows a single engine installation with Y-split

cable and equipment.
Connect the Y-split socket to HCU X5 connector.
64 mm (2.52")
NOTE! In a single installation an EVC display or
Make a hole for the display using the template en- equipment such as an NMEA interface or a multi sen-
closed with the installation kits. Use tailor made fit- sor can be connected on either the MULTILINK or the
tings. Also refer to the Templates for controls and MULTILINK BREAKOUT connector.
panels chapter .
The insert depth is 3 mm (0.12") .
66
Connection Try to keep the cable runs as short as possible to re-

Twin installation duce the risk of voltage drop and interference.
IMPORTANT! All cable runs should be kept at

least 300 mm from other cables carrying RF (Ra-
dio Frequency) or pulse signals.
DISPLAY Various installation examples:

CONN.
- Single installation one display
- Twin installation two displays
- Twin installation one combined display
Port The figure shows a twin installation with two displays,
engine
one for each engine. Note that one display can also
MULTILINK be used for two engines.
BREAKOUT
Yellow PVC-
coating
MULTILINK HCU port
X5
MULTILINK MULTILINK
Yellow Starboard
Yellow engine
X5
MULTILINK Y-split
Yellow MULTILINK
BREAKOUT MULTILINK
X5
MULTILINK
Yellow HCU
starboard
Sync.
cable
Port
display
Starboard
X5 display
Y-split
MULTILINK
MULTI- BREAKOUT
LINK
Display cable
1.5 m (5 ft)
Sync.cable
DISPLAY 1 m (3 ft)
CONN. Display cable
1.5 m (5 ft)
IMPORTANT! A MULTILLINK BREAKOUT con-

nection should never be left open (not connect-
Grey Blue Green Pink Yellow ed). In such a case, disconnect the Y-split cable.
NOTE! A multilink extension cable, length: 3, 5, 7, 9,

11 m (10, 16, 23, 30, 36 ft) may be used beween
HCU or Y-split cable and the display cable.
Figure shows a twin engine installation with Y-split ca-

ble and synchronisation cable.
Connect the Y-split socket to HCU X5 connector.
IMPORTANT! Connect the display cable to the Y-

split marked MULTILINK BREAKOUT (yellow
PVC-coating).
Connect the sync.cable to the branch marked
MULTILINK (yellow marking sleeve).
67
NMEA 0183 interface The NMEA-interface must be connected to the HCU

X5 (yellow) connector. When a display is connected to
For information about boat speed, to be presented on the system use a Y-split cable and the MULTILINK
an instrument and in the EVC display, a boat speed BREAKOUT connection.
signal must come from a GPS receiver or similar. An
In a twin engine installation the sync. cable shall be
NMEA interface must be installed to supply the infor-
connected to the MULTILINK connection.
mation to the EVC system. The signal coming from
the GPS must comply with NMEA 0183. The NMEA If a speedometer is used it should be connected as all
interface will not provide any information to an external other gauges.
display.
The LED on the NMEA-unit will show different
NOTE! Only one NMEA interface per boat is allowed. flashing sequences to define different functions. Com-
plete and confirm the connections in the following or-
der.
NMEA messages
Continuous light = electrical power supply but no
Speed over ground. NMEA connection established. The NMEA-unit could
The ”speed over ground” data will be sourced from be incorrectly connected .
NMEA 0183 RMC or VTG message.
3-pulse blink = electrical power supply and NMEA-
data connection established and confirmed.
Blink = electrical power supply, NMEA data connec-
X3
tion and CAN-bus connection established and con-
firmed. Function is correct.
X5
MULTILINK
MULTILINK
BREAKOUT Y-split
Sync.
MULTILINK cable
(twin installation)
MULTILINK
MULTILINK
MULTILINK BREAKOUT
BREAKOUT
Speedometer
NMEA
EVC 0183
display
Multisensor
(transducer)
GPS
Grey (low, ground)

Yellow (high,
NMEA data)
NMEA 0183
Speed through water.
The ”speed through water” data will be sourced from
NMEA 0183 VHW message.
NOTE! "Speed over ground" has the highest priority
compare to "speed through water". "Speed over
Grey (low, ground)
ground" is shown when both parameters are available.
Yellow (high,
NMEA data)
IMPORTANT! The "speed" function must be

turned on in the EVC display (off = default).
NMEA 0183,
It is not allowed to install both an NMEA 0183 in- late design
terface and an NMEA 2000 interface in the same
boat.
68
NMEA 2000 interface NOTE! Only one NMEA interface per boat is allowed.
Diagnostic NMEA 2000 Gateway LED
For information about boat speed, to be presented on
an instrument and in the EVC display, a boat speed Constant lit
signal must come from a GPS receiver or a multisen- The unit is powered up but receives no communica-
sor. tion from any side.
Flashes on-off repeatedly
The unit is receiving and transmitting valid NMEA and
MULTILINK data. Function is correct.
Flashes two strobes and than off repeatedly
The unit is receiving MULTILINK data but has no
NMEA connection.
Flashes three strobes and than off repeatedly
The unit is receiving NMEA data but has no MULTI-
LINK connection.
X3
X5
MULTILINK
MULTILINK
BREAKOUT Y-split
Sync.
MULTILINK cable
(twin installation)
MULTILINK
MULTILINK
MULTILINK BREAKOUT
BREAKOUT
Speedometer
NMEA
EVC 2000
display
Multisensor
(transducer)
GPS
NMEA 2000
NOTE! "Speed over ground" has higher priority than IMPORTANT! It is not allowed to install both an
"speed through water". I.e. "speed over ground" is NMEA 0183 interface and an NMEA 2000 inter-
shown if both are available. face in the same boat.
69
Parameter list
The NMEA 2000 interface supports the following parameters on NMEA 2000. The number of parameters generated
is depending on the engine system.
Output signals
Engine parameters rapid PGN 127488
- Engine speed
- Engine boost pressure Only available if sensor is installed
- PowerTrim position Only available if sensor is installed
Engine parameters dynamic
PGN 127489
- Engine oil pressure Only available if sensor is installed
- Engine oil temperature Only available if sensor is installed
- Engine coolant temperature Only available if sensor is installed
- Battery voltage
- Engine fuel rate
- Engine runtime
- Engine coolant pressure Only available if sensor is installed
- Engine fuel delivery pressure Only available if sensor is installed
- High coolant temperature
- Low oil pressure
- Low oil level
- Low battery voltage
- Low coolant water level
- Water in fuel indicator
Transmission parameters dynamic
PGN 127493
- Transmission oil pressure Only available if sensor is installed
- Transmission oil temperature Only available if sensor is installed
Fluid level PGN 127505
- Fuel level/fuel Only available if sensor is installed
- Fluid level/fresh water Only available if sensor is installed
Rudder PGN 127245
- Rudder position Only available if sensor is installed
Speed (out) PGN 128259
- Speed through water Only available if sensor is installed
Water depth PGN 128267
- Water depth Only available if sensor is installed
Environmetal parameters
PGN 130310
- Water temperature Only available if sensor is installed
Input signals from NMEA 2000

Speed PGN 128259
- Speed through water
COG & SOG Rapid PGN 129026
- Speed over ground
- Course over ground
- Course over ground reference
Vessel heading PGN 127250
- Vessel heading
- Sensor reference
70
Multi sensor Connection to the EVC system

For a complete description of installation work and
testing, please refer to User and installation instruc- HCU port
tions enclosed in the multisensor kit package.
NOTE! To read all signals except speed from a multi-
sensor it is nessessary to have an EVC display con-
X5 MULTILINK
nected to the system. (yellow)
MULTILINK
BREAK OUT Y-split
Transom mounted sensor Sync.

EVC- connection
display
MULTILINK
BREAK OUT
Required
clearance:
130 mm (5- Clearance
1/8”)
Multisensor,
3 hull mounted Multisensor,
transom mounted
6, 7
1, 2, 8
5 Multi sensors are connected to the X5 MULTILINK
connector, directly or via the Y-split, MULTILINK
BREAKOUT cable (yellow PVC coating).
IMPORTANT! Always connect instruments which

4 9 are common for both engines, such as speedom-
eter, rudder indicator, EVC display etc to port
1 Sensor
2 Bracket HCU. The port engine is the master engine in the
3 Shim (9°) EVC system.
4 Cable cover 11
5 Clamp
6 Nut 10 NOTE! If a multisensor and an NMEA interface is in-
7 Screw
8 Screw, selftapping stalled only the "Speed over ground" will be presented
9 Screw, selftapping in the speedometer and the display.
10 6-pin connector
11 Connector wedge
Calibration of boat speed

The speed calibration is made via the EVC display.
Please refer to chapter Calibration and settings,
EVC display.
Hull mounted sensor
6
1 Hull
2 Hull nut
3 Washer 5
4 Housing
5 Cap nut 4
6 Insert
7 Marine sealant 8
8 Safety wire
7 2
3
71
EVC control panels
Function description Neutral button

By pressing the button while moving the control lever
to the gearshift position, the gearshift function of the
control lever is disconnected, so that the engine
speed can be increased without gear engaged.
Indication (green):
No light: FORWARD or REVERSE gear is engaged.
Constant light: Control lever is in neutral.
Flashing: Control lever gear shift function is discon-
nected or the system is in calibration mode.
Single engine installation
Synchronizing
Twin engine installation. The synchronizing function
automatically adjusts engine rpm to be equal in both
engines.
Indication (blue):
No light: Synchronizing function is not active.
Constant light: The engines are synchronized.
Twin engine installation Diagnosis button

If the diagnosis function registers a fault, the lamp on
The control panel has four buttons in a single engine the diagnosis button starts to flash.
installation, and five buttons in a twin engine installa- The message is acknowledged by pressing the but-
tion. There is a LED for each button except for the ton.
dimmer button, and two LEDs for Active Station and
Neutral on a twin engine panel. The LEDs indicate the Indication (yellow):
current selection or mode. No light: Normal mode
The D button on the left of the panel belongs to the Flashing: Diagnostic function has registered a mal-
port engine and the one on the right belongs to the function. (Fault codes can be read.)
starboard engine. Constant light: The HCU service mode is activated.
It is possible to flash out fault codes.
Active station button
Push this button to activate the helm station. The ac- Dimmer
tive helm controls the engine. Button to turn on and off instrument and panel lights.
Indication (red): Press the button for at least 2 seconds to turn on or
No light: Helm station is not activated off the lights. By pressing the button quickly the light
Constant light: Helm station is activated intensity can be adjusted in five steps.
Flashing: The helm station cannot be activated since Monitioring function: Press the dimmer button to acti-
the control lever is not in neutral or locked from anoth- vate the instruments and display in a not activated
er helm station. helm station.
IMPORTANT! Always press the buttons firmly

Station lock indication:
and at least for one second each time.
Push the active station button to lock and unlock the
station.
Constant light: System is locked and maneuvering is
only possible from the active helm station.
72
Calibration and settings
General Through the calibration routine the control lever posi-

tions and the idle rpm are defined for the EVC sys-
Auto configuration, lever calibration and initializing of tem. If a control lever has been replaced, the new one
the EVC display must be done after installation is must be calibrated.
completed.
NOTE! If auto configuration and control calibration is
Auto configuration means that the system detects and
not done, the engine cannot be started. Fault code
defines all the components included in the system
MID 164, PSID 98 is shown. This means: The control/
and creates a data file.
s is not calibrated.
NOTE! Auto configuration shall always be done when
there are any changes in the EVC system, e. g. the
system is extended or rebuilt.
Calibration procedure, example of a work flow

Main helm station Secondary helm station (flybridge)
CALIBRATION MODE CALIBRATION MODE
AUTO LEVER CALIBRATION

CONFIGURATION
IGNITION OFF IGNITION OFF
CALIBRATION MODE
LEVER CALIBRATION
(INCL. TROLLING)
IGNITION OFF
CALIBRATION MODE
POWERTRIM CALIBR.
IGNITION OFF
CALIBRATION MODE
IMPORTANT! Always press the different buttons
firmly and at least for one second each time.
IDLE SPEED CALIBR.
(IF NEEDED)
IGNITION OFF
73
N
Idling
Start calibration mode
Main helm station
Preparations:
– Turn the main switches on.
– Check that the starter switch is in position 0 (off).
– Move the control lever(s) to neutral position/cen-
ter position (lever/levers “straight up”).
1
Single engine installation:
Press the neutral button N, and keep it depressed and
at the same time turn the starter key to position I
(driving position). Keep the neutral button depressed
for at least 3 seconds. Release the neutral button.
Twin engine installation:
Press the neutral button N, and keep it depressed and
at the same time turn both starter keys to position I
(driving position). Keep the neutral button depressed
for at least 3 seconds. Release the neutral button.
2
The neutral button indication now flashes and the or-
ange diagnosis lamp will give a constant light to con-
firm that the EVC system is in calibration mode.
NOTE! The system returns from calibration mode af-
ter about 45 seconds if no other activities are done.
Alternative helm station

(without starter switch)
N Preparations:
Idling – Turn the main switches on.
– Move the control lever(s) to neutral position/cen-
ter position (lever/levers “straight up”).
– Turn the starter key at the main helm station to
position I (driving position).
1
Press the neutral button N and the button on the
alternative helm station until the yellow indication
lamp by the diagnostic button gives constant light.
Release the buttons.
2
The indication lamp by the neutral button now flashes
to confirm that the EVC system is in calibration mode.
3
Repeat the calibration according to the instructions for
the lever configuration in question.
74
Auto configuration
Auto configuration is the system’s self-identification.
Auto configuration should always be done when the
EVC system is started for the first time and before the
lever calibration is performed.
1
Start calibration mode according to instructions on
previous page.
2
Press the neutral button N and diagnostic button D at
the same time. Keep the buttons depressed until all
lamps on the control panel light up. This takes about 5
seconds.
3
Release the N and D buttons. The system responds
by switching off and then lighting up all the lamps
again.
Auto configuration is complete and the EVC system
has identified the components when the neutral button
indication lamp gives a constant light. This takes
about 10–20 seconds.
4
Turn the starter key to position 0.
75
76
Combinations of control levers for EVC. Summary, calibration
Controls Notes Number of levers Calibration order
and calibration posi-
tions displayed in
the hours counter
Single lever Combined throttle control and gear shift. 1.1 FORWARDS – idle
1.0 – 1.5 1.5
control. Connectors marked THROTTLE POT 1.1 1.3 1.2 FORWARDS – full throttle
Top mounted and NEUTRAL SWITCH 1.3 REVERSE – idle
or side mount- to the control alt. to an adapter. 1.2 1.4 1.4 REVERSE – full throttle
ed Connectors marked GEAR POT are not 1.5 NEUTRAL – idle
used.
Lever for
throttle control
and gear shift
Single lever Combined throttle control and gear shift. 1.1 FORWARDS – idle
control with Connectors marked THROTTLE POT. 1.0 – 1.7 1.5 1.2 FORWARDS – full throttle
1.1 1.3
Power Trim and NEUTRAL SWITCH to the control. 1.3 REVERSE – idle
buttons. 1.6 1.4 REVERSE – full throttle
1.2 1.4
Side mounted 1.5 NEUTRAL – idle
1.6 UP
Lever for
throttle control 1.7 1.7 DOWN
and gear shift
Two lever con- Throttle control and gear shift on sepa- 2.1 Full throttle Lever for
trol. rate levers. 2.5 2.2 Idling throttle control
2.0 – 2.5
Connectors marked THROTTLE POT.
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
and NEUTRAL SWICH to lever for throt- 2.3 FORWARDS Lever for gear
tle control and connector marked GEAR 2.4 REVERSE shift
POT. to lever for gear shift. 2.5 NEUTRAL
Lever for Lever for

throttle control gear shift
Controls Notes Number of levers
and calibration po-
sitions displayed in
the hours counter
Two lever Mechanical reverse gear. N

1.1 Full throttle
control. 1.0 – 1.2
Only throttle control. 1.2 1.2 Idling
1.1
One neutral Connector marked NEUTRAL SWITCH
position connected to the neutral position switch to Neutral position switch:
switch prevent the engine from being started with
Closed = Neutral position
a gear engaged.
Open = Gear engaged
Connector marked THROTTLE POT. to
Note. The neutral position switch
lever for throttle control. Lever for Mech. control Mech.
throttle control (gear shift) reversing must be closed during calibration.
Connector marked GEAR POT. is not gear
used.
1.2 1.1 FORWARDS – full throttle

Mechanical Throttle control and gear shift in one lever.
1.2 NEUTRAL – idle
single lever Mechanically shifted reverse gear or stern 1.0 – 1.2
control for drive.
both throttle
1.1 Neutral position switch:
Connector marked NEUTRAL SWITCH
control and connected to the neutral position switch to Closed = Neutral position
gear shift, prevent the engine from being started with Open = Gear engaged
incl. neutral a gear engaged. Mechanically Note. The neutral position switch
position Connector marked THROTTLE POT. con- Mechanical control shifted must be closed during calibration.
switch. (throttle control and reversing gear
nected to an adapter. Connector marked gear shifting)
GEAR POT. is not used.
Mechanical Throttle control and gear shift in one lever. 2.5 2.1 FORWARDS – full throttle
single lever 2.2
Electrically shifted reverse gear or stern 2.3 2.4 2.2 NEUTRAL – idle
control for drive. 2.0 – 2.5
2.3 FORWARDS – idle
both throttle Connector marked NEUTRAL SWITCH
2.1 2.4 REVERSE – idle
control and connected to an adapter to prevent the
gear shift. 2.5 NEUTRAL – idle
engine from being started with a gear en-
Two control gaged.
cables and Neutral position switch:
Connector marked THROTTLE POT.
two control Throttle control Electrically shifted Closed = Neutral position
connected to an adapter. reverse gear /stern
adapters. Connector marked GEAR POT. connected drive Open = Gear engaged
Mechanical control Note. The neutral position switch
to an adapter. (throttle control and gear shifting)
must be closed during calibration.
77
Calibration
Electronic single lever control
NOTE! The following description applies to Volvo Pen-
ta’s electronic controls.
NOTE! If the controls for two engines are calibrated,

both levers should be calibrated at the same time, to
N give the same lever travel for both engines.
FORWARDS Idling REVERSE
Idling Idling
Preparations:
FORWARDS
Put the EVC system in calibration mode.
REVERSE
Full throttle Full throttle Calibration mode:
1.0 is shown on the hours counter.
1
Move the lever to the forwards idle position (1).
Release the lever and confirm the position by pressing
the neutral button N.
Calibration mode:
2
Move the lever to the position for full throttle forwards
(2).
Calibration mode:
3
Move the lever to the reverse idle position (3).
Calibration mode:
Calibration mode*
4
* Note. 1.x indicates a single lever control. Move the lever to the reverse full throttle position (4).
Calibration mode:
78
N 5
Idling
Move the control lever to neutral position (5).
Calibration mode:
6
Press the neutral button N to leave calibration mode.
The green indication by the neutral button should stop
flashing and the hours counter should return to dis-
playing hours after about 2 seconds.
79
Calibration
Side mounted control with Power Trim
buttons
N
Idling NOTE! This calibration must be carried out before
FORWARDS REVERSE
Idling Idling PowerTrim calibration.
FORWARDS REVERSE Preparations:

Full throttle Full throttle
Calibration mode:
1
Follow the advice for the electronic single lever control
(points 1–5).
Calibration mode:
1.1–1.5 are shown on the hours counter.
1.0
2
Continue calibrating by pressing the UP button for the
Calibration mode* Power Trim.
Keep the button depressed and confirm by pressing
the neutral button N. Release the UP button.
Calibration mode:
UP
3
DOWN Continue calibrating by pressing the DOWN button for
the Power Trim.
Keep the button depressed and confirm by pressing
Power Trim button (side mounted control) the neutral button N. Release the DOWN button.
Calibrationmode:
4
Press the neutral button N to leave calibration mode.
The green indication by the neutral button should stop
flashing and the hours counter should return to dis-
playing hours after about 2 seconds.
* Note. 1.x indicates a single lever control.
80
NEUTRAL
Calibration.
Mechanical two lever control,
WOT
IDLE single/twin.
Electrical throttle and
electrically shifted reverse
gear
NOTE! When you calibrate the controls for two en-
gines, calibrate both levers on the control at the same
time, to give the same lever positions for both en-
FWD gines.
REV
Preparations:
1
Move the throttle lever to the position for full throttle
forwards WOT (1). Release the lever and acknowledge
the position by pressing the neutral button N.
Calibration mode:
2
Move the throttle lever to the idling position IDLE (2).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position by
pressing the neutral button N.
Calibrationmode:
3
Move the shift lever to the forward position FWD (3).
Calibration mode:
2.0
4
Move the shift lever to the reverse position REV (3).
Calibration mode* Release the lever and acknowledge the position by
Calibration mode:
* Note. 2.x indicates a two lever control.
81
5
Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position (N).
Calibration mode:
6
To leave the calibration mode, press the neutral but-
ton N. The green indication on the neutral button stops
flashing and the hours counter will show hours after
about 2 sec.
7
Check that full speed and full rpm is reached and that
the arm moves to its fully length.
82
Calibration.
Mechanical two lever control,
single/twin
Mechanically shifted reverse
gear
gines, calibrate both levers on the control at the same
gines.
WOT
IDLE
Preparations:
Gear shift lever in neutral N position.(Neutral switch is
closed.)
1
Move the throttle lever to the position for full throttle
forwards WOT (1). Release the lever and acknowledge
the position by pressing the neutral button N.
Calibration mode:
2
Move the throttle lever to the idling position IDLE (2).
Calibration mode:
3
1.0 To leave the calibration mode, press the neutral but-
Calibration mode about 2 sec.
83
Calibration.
Mechanical single lever
control, single/twin.
Electrical throttle and
mechanically shifted reverse
gear
N
FWD idle REV
idle idle gines, calibrate both levers on the control at the same
gines.
FWD REV
max speed max speed Preparations:
1
Move the lever to the forward idling position (1).
Calibrationmode:
2
Move the lever to the position for full throttle forwards
(2).
Calibration mode:
1.0 3
Move the lever to the reverse idling position (3).
Calibration mode Release the lever and acknowledge the position by
Calibration mode:
5 4
Move the control lever to neutral position (5). Move the lever to the position for full throttle back-
wards (4).
pressing the neutral button N. Release the lever and acknowledge the position by
Calibration mode:
Calibration mode:
7
To leave the calibration mode, press the neutral but-
about 2 sec.
84
PowerTrim calibration
NOTE! Calibration of the PowerTrim must be carried
out. If not, the PowerTrim cannot be used.
NOTE! It is enough just to calibrate the Power Trim

for one of the helm stations. The EVC system stores
the trim positions.
NOTE! Twin installation: The PowerTrim should be

UP calibrated at the same time.
NOTE! If the engine is not running: The helm sta-

tion must be activated for the Power Trim panel and
the starboard trim instrument to function.
Preparations:
1
DOWN
Power Trim panel Press UP on the Power Trim button and tilt the drive
to the desired maximum tilt position.
UP Confirm the position by pressing the neutral button N.
IMPORTANT! Max tilt position should be about

100 mm (3.936") before the physical stop (bathing
platform etc.).
DOWN
2
Power Trim button (side mounted control)
Press DOWN on the PowerTrim button and lower the
drive to its lowest position (physical stop).
Confirm the position by pressing the neutral button N.
3
Calibration is completed. The system automatically
leaves calibration mode after about 2 seconds.
4
Turn the starter key to position 0.
0° trim adjustment.
If the transom angle is > 15° or < 11°, the trim angle
must be adjusted. The reason is that the built-in limit
for trim/tilt beach positions will result in undesirable
offset positions.
The factory setting is for a transom angle of 13°.
NOTE! If calibration of the Power Trim is done after

adjustment to 0° has been done, this adjustment must
be done again.
The 0° adjustment is handled by the VODIA tool.
85
Adjusting idling speed

(if needed)
Preparations:
NOTE! When calibrating the WOT position on the le-

ver corresponds to maximum isling speed.
NOTE! D4 and D6 engines only.

Idling adjusting can only be done when the engine
temperature is more than 40°C (104°F).
1
Control lever in position N. Start the engine.
2
Adjust the idling speed with the control lever.
NOTE! Idling speed can be adjusted to a value be-
tween:
D4 series: 700–750 rpm
Confirm the position by pressing the neutral button N

for at least one seconds.
3
Move the control lever to the neutral position N to con-
firm the calibration position.
4
Stop the engine.
86
Initializing the EVC display
SINGLE
PORT
STBD
TWIN
The figure shows the starting screen on the display 5. The default position is shown on menu. Single en-
when starting up the EVC system for the first time. gine is default.
1. Choose units, Imperial (IMP) or Metric (MET). Select the engine connected to the display by
OK is shown in display. pressing the right arrow:
SINGLE, PORT or STBD.
2. Press the BACK button twice. If both engines are connected to one display,
choose TWIN.
3. Press the EXIT button. 6. Press the BACK button.
7. Press EXIT from CONFIG MENU. The initialising
process is ready.
System configuration
information
Information about nodes, components etc. that are de-
tected by the system can be shown in the EVC dis-
play.
1. Press the button (1) until CONFIG MENU is
shown (approx. 3 sec.)
2. Select SYSTEM from the CONFIG MENU.
3. Slect EVC ABOUT from the SYSTEM menu.
1 Example of information displayed:

- PCU
4. Press the button (1) until CONFIG MENU is - Number of HCUs
shown (approx. 3 sec). - Immobiliser
- Engine type
5. Select SETTINGS from the CONFIG MENU. - Transmission type
- PowerTrim
- Multisensor
- Transfer under way
- Sensors
87
Diagnostic function and
fault codes
Diagnostic function
The diagnostic function monitors and checks that the engine, stern drive/reversing gear and EVC system function
normally.
The diagnostic function has the following tasks:
● Discover and localize malfunctions
● Notify that malfunctions have been discovered
● Give advice in fault finding
● Protect the engine and ensure continued operation when serious malfunctions are discovered.
Alarm display Serious fault (red indication)

The lamp lits up when a serious fault occurs.
Indicator for fault Fault (orange indication)
codes/service
mode. The lamp lits up when a fault occurs.
Orange/red
colour
Service mode (orange/red indication)
The lamp is flashing when in service mode.
Oil pressure (red indication) Malfunction message

If the oil pressure lamp lits up during operation, the oil If the diagnostic function discovers a malfunction, it
pressure in the engine is too low. Stop the engine at warns the operator by starting to flash the indicator on
once. the diagnostic button. Press button D on the control
panel to acknowledge the alarm. When the fault has
Water in fuel filter (orange indication)
been acknowledged, the lamp concerned gives con-
If the lamp lits up, there is too much water in the wa- stant light.
ter trap in the fuel filters.
The diagnostic function affects the engine in the fol-
Battery. (orange indication) lowing ways when:
The battery lamp lits up if the alternator is not charg-
ing. Stop the engine if this lamp lits up during opera- 1. The diagnostic function has discovered a minor
tion. malfunction which does not damage the engine.
Coolant temperature (red indication) Reaction: The engine is not affected.
The coolant temperature lamp lits up when the coolant 2. The diagnostic function has discovered a serious
temperature is too high. Stop the engine if this lamp malfunction which will not immediately damage
lits up during operation. the engine (e.g. high coolant temperature):
Coolant level (orange indication) Reaction: Engine power is reduced until the rele-
The coolant lamp lits up when the coolant level is too vant value is normalized.
low. 3. The diagnostic function has discovered a serious
malfunction which makes it impossible to control
Oil level (orange indication). Optional the engine.
The coolant lamp lits up when the coolant level is too Reaction: The drive/reverse gear is disengaged
low and engine speed is reduced.
It is possible to do an emergency shift:
please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
88
Diagnostic function and fault codes
Fault codes 5. Look up the fault code in the fault code list and
take the necessary measures.
Alternatively: If the controls, warning display
and other instrumentation indicate normal func-
tion, the operator can continue the journey and
remedy the malfunction at a later time.
6. To leave Service mode press D button for at least
5 sec. or turn the ignition off.
Before the fault codes can be read out enter Service

mode by pressing button D for about 5 sec.
The D indication gives a steady light and the indicator
on alarm panel flashes with a orange/red light. Erasing fault codes
The codes are flashed out on the D button indication.
Any fault codes in the diagnostic func-
The fault code consists of three groups of flashes,
tion are automatically erased every
separated by a pause of two seconds. A fault code is
time the system is powered down:
obtained by counting the number of flashes in each
group:
Example: Stop the engine and check that the ig-
nition key(s) is(are) in position 0.
pause pause = 2.4.2
Check that instruments go out.
The fault code is stored and can be read as long as
the malfunction remains. Fault codes are now erased.
A fault code list, containing information about cause

and effect, is found in the Fault code register chap-
ters for D4/D6 or D12 engines. When system voltage is switched on
again, the diagnostic function checks
to see whether there are any faults in
the EVC system. If this is the case,
Reading fault codes new fault codes are set.
1. Reduce engine speed to idling if fault codes are
read when the engine is running. If the engine is
stopped, check that the starter key is in position I
(drive position). This means that:
2. Press the diagnostic button D for at least 5 sec- 1. Fault codes for malfunctions which have been at-
onds. Release the D button and the yellow indica- tended to or have disappeared are automatically
tion lamp will give constant light, which means erased.
that you are in Service mode and fault codes can 2. Fault codes for malfunctions which have not been
be read. attended to must be acknowledged every time the
3. The diagnostic button must be depressed to system voltage is switched on.
make the codes flash. Make a note of the three If the diagnostic button is pressed after all stored
digit fault code that is flashed out. fault codes have been erased, code 1.1 (“No
4. Repeat the points above. A new fault code is fault”) will be flashed out.
flashed out if more are stored. Repeat until fault
code 1.1 is flashed. NOTE! Fault codes can also be read from the EVC
NOTE! When the fault code 1.1 is flashed, all display.
fault codes have been read out.
89
Fault/flash code register, D4 and D6 engines
WARNING! Read the safety precautions for maintenance and service in the Safety information chapter be-
fore starting work.
IMPORTANT! Certain fault codes are related to engine type and can thus be different from engine to engine.
Explanation
Fault codes are presented in numerical order, with information about reason, system reaction and proposed mea-
sures to be taken.
1. 2. 3.
1.5.6 O/R
1. Current fault code which is flashed out on the diagnostic button display.
2. Current warning lamp which flashes during an alarm. O/R means that an orange or red lamp flashes, Y means
a yellow lamp.
3. Audible warning (buzzer)
1.1
Explanation: No fault codes are stored and no malfunctions have been registered
1.2.1 R
Explanation: Water in water trap in fuel filters

Reaction: None
Action:
• Empty the water trap underneath the fuel filters. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
• Contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.
1.2.4 O
Explanation: Fault in engine speed sensor on flywheel

Reaction: Engine power is reduced. Engine is difficult to start.
Action:
• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.
90
1.2.5 O
Explanation: Fault in engine speed sensor on camshaft

Reaction: Engine is difficult to start.
Action:
1.2.9 R
Explanation: Fault in engine speed sensor

Reaction: Engine power is reduced.
Action:
1.3.9 O
Explanation: Fault in compressor

Action:
1.4.6 O
Explanation: Fault in engine starter motor

Reaction: Engine can not be started.
Action:
1.4.9 O/R
Explanation: Sensor fault in engine

Reaction: Engine power can be reduced.
Action:
1.6.1 R
Explanation: Excessive coolant temperature

Action:
• Check coolant level. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
• Check that the sea water filter is not blocked. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
• Check the impeller in the sea water pump. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
• Check that no leakage occurs.
• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.
91
1.6.6 R
Explanation: Incorrect oil pressure

Action:
• Check the oil level in the engine. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual to check and top the oil up.
• Check that the oil filters are not blocked. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.6.7 R
Explanation: Incorrect fuel pressure

Action:
• Check the fuel level.
• Open the fuel taps and check that no leakage occurs.
• Check that the fuel filters are not blocked. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.7.1–1.7.6 O
Explanation: Injector system failure, injector 1–6

Action:
1.7.7 R
Explanation: Serious fault in the fuel system.

Fault in the supply e.g. leakage in pipes and connections
Reaction: Engine power is reduced or engine stops.
Action:
1.7.8 R
Explanation: Fault in fuel pump monitoring

Action:
92
1.7.9 R
Explanation: Incorrect fuel pressure.

Relief valve in the fuel system has released or is broken
Action:
1.9.7 R
Explanation: Fuel temperature too high

Action:
• Check the fuel cooler.
1.9.9 R
Explanation: Internal system fault in engine

Reaction:
Action:
• If the engine can not be operated from the chosen control panel, use an alternative control panel.
2.1.2 R
Explanation: Incompatible engine type

Reaction: System does not work.
Action:
• Check the driveline installation.
2.1.8 O
Explanation: External unit is not correctly configured

Reaction: EVC system does not work.
Action:
93
2..3.5 R
Explanation: Fault in shift actuator

Reaction: Cannot engage gears. Engine in emergency mode.
Action:
• Emergency shifting. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
2.4.5 R
Explanation: Faulty solenoid, primary

Action:
2.4.7 R
Explanation: Faulty solenoid, secondary

Action:
2.7.3 O/R
Explanation: Fault in PowerTrim system

Reaction: Can not change trim position.
Action:
2.9.9 O/R
Explanation: Internal fault in the EVC system

Action:
• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop
• Fire shut down input is activated
94
3.1.2 O
Explanation: Faulty control lever detection

Reaction: It is not possible to calibrate the control lever.
Action:
• Check that the control lever is connected.
• Check that the lever combination is approved by Volvo Penta.
3.1.3 O
Explanation: Too short lever movement between calibration points

Action:
• Check that there is enough room, so that the control lever can reach the end points.
• Check the mechanical connection to the potentiometer.
• Switch the ignition off, and repeat the calibration procedure.
• Check that the control levers are approved by Volvo Penta.
3.1.4 O
Explanation: Incorrect lever calibration procedure

Reaction: It is not possible to calibrate the control levers.
Action:
3.1.6 O
Explanation: Control lever is not calibrated

Reaction: It is not possible to activate a control panel.
Action:
• Check that the control levers are approved by Volvo Penta and correctly installed.
3.2.5 O
Explanation: Fault in EVC control panel

Reaction: EVC control panel is out of order.
Action:
95
3.3.1 R
Explanation: Fault in control lever

Reaction: Engine can not be controlled.
Action:
3.9.9 O/R
Explanation: Serious fault in the EVC system

Action:
96
Fault/flash code register, D9 and D12DMP engines
WARNING! Read the safety precautions for maintenance and service in the Safety information chapter be-
fore starting work.
IMPORTANT! Certain fault codes are related to engine type and can thus be different from engine to engine.
Explanation
Fault codes are presented in numerical order, with information about reason, system reaction and proposed mea-
sures to be taken.
1. 2. 3.
1.5.6 O/R
1. Current fault code which is flashed out on the diagnostic button display.
2. Current warning lamp which flashes during an alarm. O/R means that an orange or red lamp flashes.
3. Audible warning(buzzer)
1.1
Explanation: No fault codes are stored and no malfunctions have been registered.
1.2.1 R
Explanation: Water in water trap in fuel filters

Reaction: None
Action:
• Empty the water trap underneath the fuel filters. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.2.2 O
Explanation: Coolant level too low

Action:
• Check that no leakage occurs in auxiliary equipment connected to the engine cooling system.
97
1.2.4 O
Explanation: Fault in engine speed sensor on flywheel

Reaction: Engine power is reduced. Engine is difficult to start.
Action:
1.2.5 O
Explanation: Fault in engine speed sensor on camshaft

Reaction: Engine is difficult to start.
Action:
1.4.6 O
Explanation: Starter failure

Reaction: Engine cannot be started.
Action:
1.4.9 O/R
Explanation: Sensor fault in engine

Action:
1.5.6 O/R
Explanation: Charge air pressure too high

Action:
98
1.5.8 R
Explanation: Excessive engine oil temperature

Action:
• Check the oil level. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.5.9 R
Explanation: Piston cooling pressure too low

Action:
• Check the oil level. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.6.1 R
Explanation: Excessive coolant temperature

Action:
• Check that the sea water filter is not blocked. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
• Check the impeller in the sea water pump. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.6.2 R
Explanation: Excessive charge air temperature

Action:
99
1.6.6 R
Explanation: Incorrect oil pressure

Action:
• Check that the air filters are not blocked. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.6.7 O
Explanation: Incorrect fuel pressure

Action:
• Open the fuel taps and check that no leakage occurs.
• Check that the fuel filters are not blocked. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.6.8 R
Explanation: Oil level in the engine too low. In rough following seas or head seas, the system can incorrectly
sense that the engine oil level is too low. If this happens, acknowledge the fault, and check the points below for
safety reasons.
Action:
• Check the oil filters. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
1.7.1–1.7.6 O
Explanation: Fault in fuel injector

Action:
100
1.8.8 O
Explanation: Battery voltage failure

Reaction:
Action:
• Check battery fluid level.
• Check belt tension.
1.9.9 O
Explanation: Serious system fault in engine

Action:
2.1.2 R
Explanation: Incompatible engine type

Reaction: System does not work.
Action:
2.1.8 O

Reaction: EVC system does not work.
Action:
2.3.5 O
Explanation: Faulty reverse gear

Action:
101
2.4.5 R
Explanation: Faulty solenoid, primary

Action:
2.4.7 R
Explanation: Faulty solenoid, secondary

Action:
2.7.1 O
Explanation: Faulty slipping valve function in reverse gear

Reaction: Cannot operate the engine with the slipping control
Action:
2.9.9 O/R

Action:
3.1.2 O
Explanation: Faulty control lever detection

Action:
• Check that the control lever is connected.
• Check that the lever combination is approved by Volvo Penta.
102
3.1.3 O
Explanation: Too short lever movement between calibration points

Action:
• Check that there is enough room, so that the control lever can reach the end points.
• Check the mechanical connection to the potentiometer.
3.1.4 O
Explanation: Incorrect lever calibration procedure

Reaction: It is not possible to calibrate the control levers.
Action:
3.1.6 O
Explanation: Control lever is not calibrated

Reaction: It is not possible to activate a control panel.
Action:
3.1.8 O

Reaction: The EVC system does not work.
Action:
• Check the drive line installation.
103
3.3.1 O
Explanation: Fault in control lever

Reaction: The engine can not be controlled.
Action:
3.3.7 O
Explanation: Flat battery in radio key

Reaction: It is not possible to start the engine.
Action:
• Change battery.
3.3.8 O
Explanation: No communication with immobilizer

Reaction: It is not possible to start the engine.
Action:
3.9.9 O

Action:
104
Parameter settings
Adjusting parameters Adjustable parameters

Transfer Under Way
This parameter is used to activate the Transfer Un-
der Way mode which makes it possible to change the
active station while gear is engaged. This function has
to be activated in the PCU using the VODIA tool. This
will affect all helm stations in the actual drive line,
which means up to four possible HCUs (per drive line).
Activated for a PCU (MID 787).
Volvo Penta lowspeed

There are three adjustable parameters in the Volvo
Penta lowspeed function:
- Low speed slip factor
- Upper lever limit for low speed function at forward
- Upper lever limit for low speed function at reverse.
The VODIA diagnostic tool can be used to adjust Fuel level sensor
EVC-parameters. This is done with the "Parameter
Parameter to activate or deactivate the fuel level sen-
programming" tool in the "Service and mainte-
sor input, connected to the engine–PCU cable har-
nance" menu.
ness.
VODIA is a Volvo Penta special tool. Complete tool
Activated for a PCU (MID187).
part no. is 3838619.
Once you have established contact with the system,
you have to choose type of engine and there after the Neutral beep
specific ECU (Engine Control Unit) in the drop down This parameter makes it possible to activate or deac-
menu to show its adjustable parameters. VODIA only tivate the fuction that gives a "beep" sound when the
shows the adjustable prameters for one ECU at a time control lever is set to NEUTRAL position. The function
and only for an HCU if it is in Service mode. is possible to activate individually for the helms
To enter Service mode, press the diagnostic button D (HCUs). When the function is desirable on all helms,
for at least 5 sec. you have to activate it in the PCU by using the VO-
NOTE! Some of the parameters may require special DIA tool. This will affect all helm stations in the actu-
authorization. al drive line, which means up to four possible HCUs
(per drive line).
More information about handling the VODIA tool is
given in the VODIA Operator’s Manual. Activated for a PCU (MID 787).
Transom angle (drive DPH/DPR)

This parameter is used to adjust the transom angle
estimated for the boat by the EVC system. Adjust-
ment can be done without correcting the trim potenti-
ometer on the drive shield. The potentiometer is used
for powertrim functions and transmit information about
drive trim positions to the EVC system.
Normal transom angle, that is default value, is 13°. If
other values are needed, the transom angle can be
adjusted between 8° and 25°.
Activated for a PCU (MID187).
105
Starting the engine
Make it a habit to give the engine and engine bay a visual check before starting. This will help you to quickly dis-
cover if anything abnormal has happened, or is about to happen. Also check that instruments and warning dis-
plays show normal values after you have started the engine.
To minimize starting smoke in cold starting, we recommend that a heater should be installed to warm the engine
bay at temperatures below +5°C.
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar products as a starting aid. Explosion risk!
IMPORTANT! Also consult the Operator’s Manual regarding information about starting and running
the engine.
General information Checklist

about starting The following measures must be carried out before
The engine control lever must always be in neutral be- starting up the system:
fore starting. The engine management system ensures ● Complete calibration
that the engine receives the correct amount of fuel - ● Initializing of EVC display/s
even when the engine is cold.
● Checking of fault codes
The engine is pre-heated by the engine control unit,
which allows the engine to crank several revolutions
with the starter motor before fuel is injected. The cold-
er the engine is, the more revolutions it makes. This Running in
raises the temperature in the combustion chambers,
which ensures reliable starting and reduces starting The engine must be running in for its first 10 operating
smoke. hours:
The idling speed is also governed by engine tempera- Do not operate the engine at full load exept for short
ture, and is somewhat raised after a cold start. peroids.
Never run the engine at a constant engine speed for
long periods.
Check oil level more often.
Please refer to the Operator's manual for more infor-
mation.
106
Starting the engine
Before starting
● Open the fuel tap
● Open the sea cock (reverse gear)
● Do the tasks under the “Daily before first start”
heading in the maintenance schedule. Please re-
fer to the Operator’s Manual .
● Turn the main switches on.
IMPORTANT! Never disconnect the current us-

ing the main switches when the engine is running.
This can damage the alternator.
● Start the engine room fan, if one is installed, and

let it run for at least four minutes.
● Check that the amount of fuel aboard is enough
for your planned voyage.
● Check the oil level.
● Lower the drive(s) if raised.
Starting method
Put the reverse gear in neutral
Put the reverse gear in neutral by moving the control
lever(s) to neutral at all helm stations. There is beep
signal when the levers are in neutral position.
Two lever control: Also check that the engine
speed lever is in the idling position.
Turn the ignition on

Turn the starter key to position I to switch the ignition
on.
Check the warning lamps and LEDs

Each time the ignition is turned on, all bulbs and
LEDs are illuminated on the alarm display. Check that
all bulbs and LEDs function.
If the boat has more than one helm station, the lamps
on the other alarm display are not checked until the
other control panel(s) is(are) activated.
NOTE! On D4 and D6 engines the battery lamp lits up
when ignition is turned on. On D9 the lamp is off.
107
Starting the engine
Activate the control panel

and lock the system
Press the activation button for at least one second.
When the button is released, the indication lights up
to confirm that the control position is activated.
NOTE! If the indicator flashes, the control position
has not been activated because the control lever(s)
are not in the neutral position or the system has been
locked from another control panel.
If the boat has more than one control panel, the sys-
tem can be locked, so that the engine can only be
controlled from the activated control board. Press the
activation button for a second further to lock the sys-
tem. The padlock sign lits up in confirmation.
Unlock the system by pressing the activation button
for one second. This can only be done from an acti-
vated control panel.
Start the engine

Start by using the ignition switch
Turn the key to position III. Release the key and let it
return to position I as soon as the engine has started.
NOTE! If further start attempts are needed, the key

must be turned back to position 0 first.
Starting by using the start button

Press the starter button. Release the button as soon
as the engine has started. Please note that if you
start from an alternative control station, the starter
key at the main control station must be in position I.
Overheating protection
If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum acti-
vation time, the starter motor circuit is cut automati-
cally to protect the starter motor from overheating.
Leave the starter motor to cool for at least five min-
utes (if possible) before making a new start attempt.
108
Starting the engine
Read the instruments and warm up the

engine
Allow the engine to idle for the first ten seconds, and
check that instruments and warning displays show
normal values. Check that no warning lamps flash on
the alarm display.
Then warm the engine up at low speed and low load,
so that it reaches normal operating temperature before
full power is used.
IMPORTANT! Never race the engine when it is

cold.
Check the oil level in the

reverse gear
Check the oil level when the reversing gear has
reached operating temperature.
109
Wiring color and pin-out schematics
D4/D6-DPH/DPR HCU R (red) + (positive
Main station SB (black) – (negative)
All connectors Starboard

(male and female) EVC PowerTrim
control panel panel
are wieved from cable side X4 X7 X2 X3 X5 X8 Instruments
Key R 1
switch EVC BL 2
display Y 3
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
3 Y/W
(30) R 1
R 6 1 —
(50) R/Y 2
W 5 2 SB/W
— 3
SB
SB 4 3 —
—
—
—
—
R
(15a) R/BL 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
(S) VO 5
R 1
BL 2
Y 3
R 6
Y/W 5
SB 4
Female
connector SB 6 1 R/GR
Male (socket) W/GR 5 2 W/GR
12
11
10
9
8
7
connector SB/GR 4 3 W/GR
(pin) Buzzer
—
—
—
—
Y/GR
Y/W
X5 MULTILINK
Sync. cable
4 SB
yellow
1 Y/GR Auxiliary bus.
2 Y/GR
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
3 Y/W
3 Y/W
To X3 AUX on
HCU starboard.
BL R
2R
2 Y/GR
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
1 Y/GR
3 Y/W
3 Y/W
SB BL/R
R 6
Y/W 5
SB 4
+ –
R 6
Y/W 5
SB 4
Wire color coding
2 SB/W
R red
1 —
3 —
MULTILINK
W white MULTILINK
SB 4
Y/W 5
R 6
SB 4
Y/W 5
R 6
2 SB/W
BREAKOUT
Y yellow
3 SB
1 R
P pink
R 6
W 5
SB 4
GR grey Y-split
SB black
BL blue
W 5
SB 4
R 6
LBL light-blue
3 R/Y
1 R/BL (+)
1 R/BL (+)
1 VO
2 —
2 R/Y (–)
2 R/Y (–)
OR orange
3 SB/Y
3 R/GN
BN brown Port
LBN light-brown X7 X2 X3 X5 X8
X4
GN green
R 6
SB 5
— 4
Throttle Gear HCU
Starboard (GREEN)
VO violet Main station
pot. pot.
PU purple
CONN X4
CONN X3
CONN X7
CONN X2
grey MULTILINK
green
yellow Start/stop
pink
blue
PCU X3 connector. panel

Wire color and pin 1 R/Y
configuration. 2 —
3 SB/BL R 1 6 R R 1 6 R
Drive DPH/DPR Neutral Y/W 2 5 Y/GR Y/W 2 5 Y/GR
switch SB 3 4 SB SB 3 4 SB
Extension cable
SB/W
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
R/BL
R/BL
3 Y/W
Y/W
Y/W
1 BL/R
R/Y
Pin cavity no. Wire color R 6 R 6 1 R

SB
VO
SB
R
Y
R
W 5 2 SB/W 2 Y/W
Port (RED)
Y/GR 5
2 SB/W
1 —
1 BL/R
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
SB 4 3 Y SB 4 3 SB 3 R/Y
1 VO
2 —
2 —
3 Y
FUEL LEVEL
2
1
3 — CONN.
6
5
4
6
5
4
6
5
4
6
4
6
5
4
4 GR/OR
GN/SB
SB
R
R
R
SB
Y/GR
R
SB
W
Y/GR
SB
SB
Y/W
SB
2 GN/R
5 SB/W
1 SB
R 6
SB 5
— 4
R 6
W 5
SB 4
WATER LEVEL
6 BN RUDDER CONN.
CONN.
7 Y/GR
SB 1
BL/SB 2
8 SB/GN
9 BL/BN
X8 X5 X3 X2 X7 X4
10 SB/GN
11 SB HCU Port
Port Secondary
12 — station
13 — X2 X3
14 SB
15 W PCU
DIAGNOS POWERTRIM GEARBOX ENGINE
CONN. CONN.
2 SB/W
16 R/GN CONN. CONN.

1 BL/R
17 Y/W
3 Y
2 BN/SB
1 BL/GN
3 BL/BN
2 W/SB
Y/GR
Y/W
18 BL/GN
SB
3 SB
2 GN
1 BL
R
3 —
1 R
19 SB/BN CONN X2 CONN X3

1
2
3
4
green pink
20 BL/OR
R6
W 5
SB 4
21 —
HCU configuration
22 SB/BL
— 6
8
7
6
5
BN/R 5
BN/Y 4
W/GN 6
W/SB 5
W/R 4
— 4
W 5
— 6
X2 Green Data link - EVC bus cable

—
—
—
R/BL
23 R/BL
24 — X3 Pink Auxiliary bus - EVC control panel,
PowerTrim panel - Instruments, buzzer,
25 BL/GR
X4 Grey Key switch alt. start/stop panel
26 SB/GR
X5 Yellow Multi-link - EVC display, twin engine
27 SB/BL PCU configuration
synchronisation, NMEA
28 R X7 Blue Contols X2 Green Data link - EVC bus cable
29 — X8 — Not used (plugged) X3 Pink Engine and transmission
110
Wiring color and pin-out schematics
D4/D6/D9D12DMP
All connectors
(male and female) HCU R (red) + (positive
are wieved from cable side Main station SB (black) – (negative)
Starboard
EVC
control panel
X4 X7 X2 X3 X5 X8
Instruments
R 1
Key BL 2
switch EVC
display Y 3
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
3 Y/W
(30) R 1
Female (50) R/Y 2
connector — 3
Male
SB
(socket) (15a) R/BL 4
—
—
—
—
R
connector
(pin) (S) VO 5
1
2
3
4
5
6
R 1
BL 2
Y 3
R 6
Y/W 5
SB 4
R 6 1 —
12
11
10
9
8
7
W 5 2 SB/W
Buzzer
—
—
—
—
Y/GR
SB 4 3 —
Y/W
X5 MULTILINK
2 SB/W
Auxiliary bus.
4 SB
Sync. cable
To X3 AUX on
1 —
3 —
yellow
HCU starboard.
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
3 Y/W
3 Y/W
2 SB/W
BL R
2R
3 SB
1 R
R 6
W 5
SB 4
2 Y/GR
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
1 Y/GR
3 Y/W
3 Y/W
SB BL/R
+ –
R 6
Y/W 5
SB 4
R 6
Y/W 5
SB 4
W 5
Wire color coding
SB 4
R 6
MULTILINK
R red MULTILINK
SB 4
Y/W 5
R 6
SB 4
Y/W 5
W white R 6 BREAKOUT
Y yellow
P pink Y-split
GR grey
SB black
BL blue
1 R/BL (+)
1 R/BL (+)
3 R/Y
2 R/Y (–)
2 R/Y (–)
1 VO
LBL light-blue
2 —
3 SB/Y
3 R/GN
OR orange Port
BN brown
X4 X7 X2 X3 X5 X8
LBN light-brown
HCU
R 6
SB 5
— 4
Throttle Gear
GN green
Starboard (GREEN)
pot. pot. Main station
VO violet
PU purple
CONN X4
CONN X7
CONN X2
CONN X3
grey MULTILINK
yellow
green
Start/stop
blue
pink
panel
1 R/Y
PCU X3 connector. 2 —
Wire color and pin 3 SB/BL
configuration. R 1 6 R R 1 6 R
Neutral Y/W 2 5 Y/GR Y/W 2 5 Y/GR
Reverse gear switch SB 3 4 SB
SB 3 4 SB
Extension cable
SB/W
1 Y/GR
2 Y/GR
R/BL
R/BL
Y/W
3 Y/W
Y/W
1 BL/R
R/Y
R 6 R 6 1 R
SB
VO
SB
R
Y
R
W 5 2 SB/W 2 Y/W
Port (RED)
Y/GR 5
2 SB/W
Pin cavity no. Wire color

1 BL/R
1
2
3
1
2
3
3 R/Y
1
2
3
1
2
3
SB 4 3 Y SB 4 3 SB
1 VO
2 —
1 SB/BN
3 Y
FUEL LEVEL
2
1
2 SB/W CONN.
6
5
4
6
5
4
6
5
4
6
5
4
5
6
3 W/GN
R
—
SB
GN/SB
SB
R
R
R
Y/GR
R
Y/GR
SB
SB
SB
Y/W
SB
2 GN/R
4 —
1 SB
R 6
SB 5
— 4
R 6
W 5
SB 4
WATER LEVEL
5 SB/W RUDDER CONN.
CONN.
6 —
SB 1
BL/SB 2
7 Y/GR
8 SB/GN
X8 X5 X3 X2 X7 X4
9 BL/BN
10 BL/BN
HCU
Port Secondary Port
11 SB station
X2 X3
12 R/W
13 R/BN PCU
14 SB DIAGNOS GEARBOX ENGINE
CONN.
2 SB/W
CONN. CONN.
1 BL/R
15 W
3 Y
16 R/GN
BN/SB
SB/BN
BL/GN
BL/BN
SB/BL
GR/BL
Y/GR
2 W/SB
Y/W
17 Y/W
SB
3 SB
R
1 R
18 BL/GN CONN X2 CONN X3

1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
green pink
R6
W 5
SB 4
19 BL/GN
20 —
8
7
5
6
8
12
11
10
9
21 Y/BN
— 4
W 5
— 6
W
BN
R/BL
W/SB
GR/OR
R
—
HCU configuration
BL/OR
SB
SB/GR
22 BL
23 R/BL X2 Green Data link - EVC bus cable
24 — X3 Pink Auxiliary bus - EVC control panel,
25 GN PowerTrim panel - Instruments, buzzer,
26 — X4 Grey Key switch alt. start/stop panel
27 SB/BL X5 Yellow Multi-link - EVC display, twin engine
synchronisation, NMEA PCU configuration
28 R
X7 Blue Contols X2 Green Data link - EVC bus cable
29 —
X8 — Not used (plugged) X3 Pink Engine and transmission
111
Templates for controls and panels
Control, top mounted. SCALE 1:1

Single and twin installations
∅ 5.3 mm (0.2”)
IMPORTANT! If this template has been photocop-

ied, check the dimensions before using it because
photocopies can distort images slightly.
112
Templates
Control, side mounted SCALE 1:1
∅ 4.3 mm (0.17”)
75 mm (2.95”)
140 mm (5.51”)

113
Templates
EVC display SCALE 1:1
Overall size 110 mm (4.33”) x 110 mm (4.33”).
Fixing hole Positions

70 mm (2.76”) x 70 mm (2.76”).
64 mm (2.5”)
Cut out for back re-
cess ∅ 64 mm (2.5”)
70 mm (2.76”)
Drill 4 x ∅ 4.3 mm
(0.17") clearance
∅ 4.0 mm (0.16”) 70 mm (2.76”)

114
Templates
EVC display, flush-mounted SCALE 1:1
103 mm (4.06”)
3.8 mm (0.15”)
105 mm (4.13”)
4 x R5.0 mm
(R 0.20”)
3.3 mm (0.13”)
R599.0 mm (R1'-11.58”)
3.0 mm (1.30”)
64 mm (2.52”)

115
Templates
Panel, frame-mounted SCALE 1:1
77 mm (3.03")
62 mm (2.44")
∅ 52 mm (2.05")
Panel, flush-mounted
77 mm (3.03")
62 mm (2.44")
55 mm (2.17")
55 mm (2.17")
R=3.7 (0.13")
(0.16")
4 mm
70 mm (2.76")
52 mm
(2.05")
116
Templates
Instruments, frame-mounted SCALE 1:1
85 mm (3.35") 52 mm (2.05")
95 mm (3.74") 60 mm (2.36")

117
Templates
Instruments, flush-mounted SCALE 1:1
83 mm (3.27") 49 mm (1.92")
93 mm (3.66") 60 mm (2.36")
9.0 mm (0.35") 6.2 mm (0.24")

118
Notes
119
References to Service Bulletins
Group No. Date Concerns
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
120
Report form
Do you have any complaints or other comments about this manual? Please make a
copy of this page, write your comments down and post it to us. The address is at
the bottom of the page. We would prefer you to write in English or Swedish.
From: ............................................................................
......................................................................................
......................................................................................
......................................................................................
Refers to publication: .............................................................................................................................................
Publication no.: ..................................................................... Issued: ....................................................................
Suggestion/reasons: ..............................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Date: ...........................................................
Name: .........................................................
AB Volvo Penta
Technical Information
SE-405 08 Göteborg
Sweden
7745177 English 06-2005

EVC-B2 Codes

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

EVC-B2 Codes

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Installation BE

D4, D6, D9, D12D-BMP

Safety precautions .............................................. 3

Installation procedure, helm .............................. 46

© 2005 AB VOLVO PENTA

NOTE! Used to draw your attention to important infor-

Work procedures D4, D6 engines

D9 , D12D-BMP engines Never allow an open flame or electric sparks

Always ensure that the + (positive) and – (nega-

Always use protective goggles when charging or

The engine must not be run in areas where there

About the Installation Manual Plan installations with care

Never cut or modifiy the Volvo Penta EVC cable har-

Certified engines As of June 16 1998, pleasure boats and certain asso-

IMPORTANT! Use only Volvo Penta Genuine

1) All hp figures stated in the catalogue are metric.

Engine monitoring system The injectors contain an electro-magnetic valve which

The EVC system Functionality

Display NMEA support

Installation manuals Templates for panels and controls

VODIA Diagnostic scan tool

HDT-48-00 AMP 725 840 AMP 58 495 AMP 726 534

Deutsch connectors Blades and sockets 3.5 mm (0.14")

58 495-1 Crimping tool 825 514-1 Crimping tool

JPT connector (42-pin EDC, 2 and 3-pin

Helm Control Unit

EVC system with two inboard engines (twin installa-

Electronic controls Side mounted control

Top mounted controls

Control, single engine

Side mounted lever control for electronic control of

Side mounted control

Control, twin installation

Side mounted lever control for electronic control of

EVC control panels PowerTrim control panel,

A control panel is required to start and operate EVC

Start/stop control panel, EVC display, including cable

The Volvo Penta EVC-display is an on-board instru-

Key switch, main station

To start and stop the engine from a secondary helm

The buzzer is to be mounted in a consealed place,

Trim instrument, analog

Engine speed Trim instrument, digital

Alarm panel Rudder indicator

Engine oil pressure

Instrument ring kit, Multi sensor

The multi sensor is available in two designs, for tran-

Auxiliary dimmer unit (ADU)

Dimmer for instrument lights in auxilliary instruments

NMEA 0183 interface Actuator

Actuator which operate the shift control cable to the

NMEA 2000 interface

The rudder angle sensor is connected to the EVC sys-

Transmits engine data information to third party

Relay for external

Fuel level sender and Power train control unit,

Fresh water Length 160 mm (6.3 ")

The fuel and water tank levels can be displayed on the

The PCU node is to be located in the engine room.

IMPORTANT! On the PCU and HCU there is a

Please refer to chapter Identification of the PCU and

Cables and cable harnesses, Inboard

DIAGNOSE CONN. RUDDER