EJS Inst Trouble Shooting Manual

TWIN DISC TWIN DISC
INCORPORATED ®
Configuration
& Trouble-
shooting
Manual Express Joystick
System®
Model:
EC300JS
Document Number: 1026423

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with regard to the information contained within this
manual. Twin Disc, Incorporated has developed this
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manual and shall not be liable under any circumstances
for incidental, consequential or punitive damages in
connection with, or arising out of, the use of this manual.
The information contained within this manual is subject
to change without notice.
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and the Twin Disc logo are registered trademarks, EJS
and EPS are trademarks of Twin Disc, Inc.
Document Number
1026423
Revision A
April, 2018
Express Joystick System

Configuration and
Troubleshooting Manual
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Contents
Safety .......................................................................1
Safety Alert Symbol ..........................................................................1
Signal Words .....................................................................................1
Terms and Definitions .......................................................................2
Important Safety Notice ....................................................................3
Introduction.............................................................5
Preface ....................................................................................................5
General Information ...............................................................................5
Replacement Parts ................................................................................7
Additional Safety....................................................................................8
Source of Service Information ..............................................................9
Required Tools .....................................................................................10
System Overview ..................................................13
System Components ...........................................................................13
Analog Joystick Signals Only (J1, J2, J3) .........................................17
RS232/NMEA Connector (J4) ..............................................................18
Alarm 2 Signal (J5) ..............................................................................19
Hydraulic Oil Temperature (J6) ...........................................................19
Thruster Control Signals (J7) .............................................................20
Ignition and Alarm 1 Signals (J8) .......................................................21
EC300 Control Interface (J9) ...............................................................21
Controller RS485 Connections (J10) .................................................22
Thruster Control Panel Power Connector (J11) ................................22
Hydraulic Oil Sensing Switches (J12) ................................................23
Controller Power and Ground Connections (J13) ............................23
Marine Controller Field Support Tool .................25
MFST Overview ....................................................................................25
Installing the MFST Software Application .........................................29
Launching the MFST Application .......................................................30
COM Port and Interface Settings ........................................................31
Connecting to a Controller..................................................................35
Checking for Software Updates .........................................................36
Updating the Software in the EC300JS Control ................................37
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Installing Controller Software Manually ............................................39

System Tune .........................................................................................41
Archive Files ........................................................................................42
Software Version Control ....................................................................42
Context-Sensitive Help System ..........................................................43
Configuration ........................................................45
Gathering Configuration Data.............................................................45
Configuring a New Installation ...........................................................46
Changing an Existing Configuration..................................................52
Changing an Existing Configuration Off Line ...................................55
Station Configuration ..........................................................................58
Configuring Thrusters / Transmissions .............................................61
Configuring Hydraulics .......................................................................67
Viewing Tuning Data ............................................................................68
Configuring Alarms .............................................................................70
EJS Configuration Within EC300........................................................71
Tuning the System ...............................................81
Maneuvering During Tuning ...............................................................82
Entering Tuning....................................................................................84
Tuning a Bow Thruster-Only System .................................................87
Tuning the System - Dual Thruster system .......................................95
Joystick Station Calibration ..............................103
Digital Thruster Panel Calibration ....................................................104
Troubleshooting .................................................105
Overview .............................................................................................105
Communication Test.......................................................................... 116
Entering Diagnostics Mode............................................................... 117
Fault Information Tables ...................................................................122
Appendix A: Configuration Form ...................... A-1
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©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Safety
Safety
These messages convey important information about SAFETY. The safety
alert symbol and signal words described below are followed by safety
messages and appear throughout this manual.
All personnel must read, understand and follow all safety message instructions
prior to operation, maintenance or repair of this unit.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used throughout this

manual to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
Signal Words
Signal words are used with the safety alert symbol to designate a level of
hazard seriousness. The signal words used are DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTICE.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical

injury.
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Safety ©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated
All people installing and operating this unit must employ safe operating
practices. Twin Disc Incorporated is not responsible for any personal injury
resulting from any unsafe and careless use of hand tools, power tools, lifting
equipment, or from any unsafe practices during installation and operation.
Because of the possible danger to people or property from accidents that

may result from the use of manufactured products, it is important that correct
procedures be followed. Products must be used in accordance with the
information specified.
Proper installation procedures must be used. Proper safety devices, such

as guards, may be required as specified in applicable codes. Safety devices
are not provided by Twin Disc Incorporated nor are they the responsibility of
Twin Disc Incorporated.
Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply:
Degree of Hazard and Safety Label
DANGER Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would

result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper
precautions are not taken.
WARNING Denotes that a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION Denotes a reminder of safety practices or directs attention to
unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or damage
to the craft or components or to the environment.
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©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Safety
Important Safety Notices
Selecting NEUTRAL disengages transmission clutches but does not

prevent propeller shaft rotation. If you require positive neutral (propeller
shaft locked), the internal shaft brake must be used.
To prevent accidental starting of the engine when performing routine

transmission maintenance, disconnect the battery cables from the
battery and remove ignition key from the switch.
Lifting Bolt Holes
Most Twin Disc products have provisions for attaching lifting bolts. The holes
provided are always of adequate size and number to safely lift the Twin Disc
product.
These lifting points must not be used to lift the complete power unit.
Lifting excessive loads at these points could cause failure at the lift
point (or points) and result in death or serious injury.
Select lifting eyebolts to obtain maximum thread engagement with bolt

shoulder tight against housing. Bolts should be near but should not
contact bottom of bolt hole. Bolt failure at the lift point (or points) could
result in death or serious injury.
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Safety ©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated
NOTES
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©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Introduction
Introduction
Preface
The Twin Disc, Inc. EC300JS Express Joystick System® (EJS™) provides
remote operation of thrusters and conventional drive trains using a joystick
control. The model EC300JS EJS consists of a joystick and the EC300JS
Control and is designed for use with the:
Twin Disc, Inc. EC300 Control that interfaces with current electronic
throttle and electric shift propulsion systems.
Twin Disc, Inc. hydraulic thrusters. Currently only for pleasure craft.
The EC300JS EJS can be used in two modes:
Joystick mode: This allows the EJS joystick to control the thrusters
and the conventional drive trains.
Manual mode: This allows the thruster control panels to control the
thrusters and the EC300 control heads to command the conventional
drive trains while the EC300JS Control is in standby.
General Information
This manual provides the information necessary for configuring and

troubleshooting the EC300JS control. Specific engineering details and
performance characteristics can be obtained from the Product Service
Department of Twin Disc Incorporated, Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
The Express Joystick System Installation Manual (1026422) is available

to facilitate the installation of the EC300JS EJS and the Marine Control
System Configuration and Troubleshooting Manual (1025568) is available
for the EC300 control.
This manual is intended to facilitate the configuration of the EC300JS Control

by a trained technician. The technician should perform the work as presented
in this manual. Twin Disc, Incorporated and its local distributors are available
to assist in the configuration if necessary.

Introduction ©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated
Restriction Notice
This document contains proprietary Twin Disc, Inc. information. Neither receipt
nor possession thereof confers any rights to reproduce, use or disclose, in
whole or in part, any such information without express written authorization
from Twin Disc Incorporated, Racine, WI 53405.

Replacement Parts
Parts List
Each system has a unique set of installation drawings that should be

archived aboard the boat. Copies may also be available at the installer’s
facility. Installation drawings are available from Twin Disc Inc. or the nearest
authorized Twin Disc Inc. Distributor.
The EC300JS Express Joystick System Installation Manual (1026422)

provides general installation drawings that can also be used to identify parts.
Ordering Parts
All replacement parts or products must be of Twin Disc Inc. origin

or equal, and otherwise identical with components of the original
equipment. Use of any other parts or products will void the warranty
and may result in malfunction or accident, causing injury to personnel
and/or serious damage to the equipment.
Renewal parts and service parts kits may be obtained from any authorized
Twin Disc Inc. distributor or service dealer.
Twin Disc Incorporated, having stipulated the part number on the unit’s
nameplate, absolves itself of any responsibility resulting from any external,
internal or installation changes made in the field without the express written
approval of Twin Disc Inc.

Additional Safety
All people installing, configuring, and operating this unit must employ safe
operating practices. Twin Disc, Inc. is not responsible for any personal injury
resulting from any unsafe or careless use of hand tools, power tools, lifting
equipment, or from any unsafe practices during installation and operation.
Because of the possible danger to people or property from accidents that

may result from the use of manufactured products, it is important that correct
procedures be followed. Products must be used in accordance with the
information specified.
Proper installation procedures must be used. Proper safety devices, such

as guards, may be required as specified in applicable codes. Safety devices
are not provided by Twin Disc, Inc. nor are they the responsibility of Twin Disc
Incorporated.

Source of Service Information
This manual is current at the time of printing. Changes are made to the
manual for advances in technology and improvement in the state of the art
when required. All revisions and design improvements are subject to change
without notice.
Individual product service bulletins are issued to provide Twin Disc distributors
with immediate notice of new service information. These service bulletins are
distributed to all Twin Disc EC300JS EJS distributors throughout the United
States and many foreign countries.
For the latest information on Twin Disc Inc. products, contact any Twin Disc
distributor or service dealer. This can be done on the Twin Disc corporate
web site found at http://www.twindisc.com. Before contacting Twin Disc, it is
suggested that you print the configuration of the system from the Marine Field
Support Tool (MFST) software application. If you do not have the archived
configuration file, contact the builder for configuration information. If you
cannot contact the builder and cannot print the configuration information,
then please have the following information available before calling:
Transmission model number
Engine make and model number
Thruster make, model number, and the number of thrusters installed
EC300JS and EC300 Control software versions
Lever part number and modes of operation provided by lever
Joystick part number
If necessary, contact the Product Service Department, Twin Disc Incorporated,

Racine, Wisconsin 53405-3698, USA by e-mail at service@twindisc.com.

Required Tools
The following tools are required for configuration and troubleshooting:
Laptop computer:
• Running Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10

• 512 MB RAM
• USB port
Twin Disc MFST Comms kit (Twin Disc p/n 1027194) for connecting
the laptop with the EC300 Series Control. This provides the following:
• Moxa UPort 1150 RS232/RS484 signal converter (1027193)

• RS232 Communication Harness (1027196A)
• RS485 Communication Harness (1027195A)
Configuration and troubleshooting may be accomplished via either

RS232 or RS485. Control software updates, however, require an RS232
connection.
(Optional) J8 ignition switch assembly (1022549)
Twin Disc EC300JS Marine Field Support Tool (MFST) software

application, installed on the laptop computer specified above
Troubleshooting may require the following additional tools and equipment:
DC voltmeter or multimeter
Breakout boxes:
• Twin Disc p/n 1017885B: Connect to J7

Temperature probe(s) or infrared (IR) thermometers for measuring
ambient air, oil, and surface temperatures

The following hand tools may be required for repair:
#1 Phillips screwdriver
Screwdriver with a 1/8 in. blade
Wire terminal crimpers
Wire strippers
Watch with a second hand
3/32 in. hex key (Allen) wrench
1/8 in. hex key (Allen) wrench
Deutsch crimp tool (p/n HDT 48-00) for 12 to 24 AWG wire sizes
Torque wrench capable of measuring 4.52 Nm (40 in-lb)

NOTES

©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated System Overview
System Overview
This chapter provides a functional description of the EJS™ as an aid in

understanding system operation. In Joystick mode, the EJS provides
simplified, single-point control of thrusters and drive trains when the vessel
requires precise maneuvering. When the EJS is in Standby mode, the vessel
drives are controlled using the control levers.
System Components
The vessel drive system is comprised of the following components:
Engine(s)
Transmission(s)
EC300 Control (One Per Engine)
Hydraulic bow thruster system
Optional hydraulic stern thruster system (depending on engine

configuration)
Control Head(s)
Joystick
Manual Thruster Panel (Optional)
Display (Optional)
GPS for Express Positioning System (EPS) (Optional)
The EC300JS Control commands the conventional drive trains and hydraulic
thruster systems when in Joystick mode.
Figure 1 is a typical wiring diagram derived from the installation drawings.

Wiring harness part numbers are shown on the drawings.

14
GPS STATION 1 STATION 1 STATION 2 STATION 3
DEVICE DUAL THRUSTER PANEL JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY & DISPLAY JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY
System Overview
1027921
1027922
1028234
1028234
1028234
ADDRESSING
LEVEL 1
JS HARNESS
TERMINATOR
DISPLAY
POWER SWITCH
PIN 1 BATT+
TO SINGLE POINT COMMON
1028234
PIN 2
SEE PORT CONTROLLER
BATTERY SHOWN ON SHEET 5
COOLING 1 PORT
T-CONNECTOR
JS HARNESS
1028797 GPS
OIL LEVEL SWITCH
ADDRESSING
TERMINATOR JS HARNESS
THRUSTER 1 PORT
TEMP 1
T-CONNECTOR
OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
THRUSTER 2 PORT
THRUSTER 1 PORT
THRUSTER 2 STBD
THRUSTER 1 STBD
JS HARNESS BOW THRUSTER PORT

BOW THRUSTER STBD
STERN THRUSTER PORT
TERMINATION 1028234 STERN THRUSTER STBD
1028690
COOLING
ALARM 2 T-CONNECTOR OIL FILTER SWITCH
1025456
RELAY CONTACTS J5-9
Figure 1. Express Joystick System

TO VESSEL J5-10
1025459
ALARM SYSTEM
CONNECTOR KIT
EC300JS CONTROL
EJS POWER SWITCH
DEUTSCH
DEUTSCH
DEUTSCH
DE UTS CH
12/24V
PORT IGNITION SWITCH PORT ENGINE BATTERY
14 AWG
J13-6
14 AWG
J13-3
BATT+ 14 AWG
J13-1
TO
J8-1 15 A
1028604
TO J12-1 RED/GRN STRIPE SINGLE POINT
TO J12-2
BATT+ GRN/RED STRIPE COMMON
STBD IGNITION SWITCH 14 AWG
J13-2
15 A
ALARM 1 CONNECTOR KIT
RELAY CONTACTS J8-7
12/24V
J8-8 STBD ENGINE BATTERY
TO VESSEL
ALARM SYSTEM
1030989
TO J4 OF STARBOARD
EC300 CONTROL
T-CONNECTOR
1030989 1028234
TO J4 OF PORT 1028234
1028234
EC300 CONTROL T-CONNECTOR T-CONNECTOR
TERMINATION
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Joysticks
A control station is a location from which the boat can be operated. On a

vessel with EJS the control station may consist of any of the following:
An EJS joystick that is used to control the bow thruster, the conventional
drive trains, and if installed, the stern thruster, when the EJS is in
Joystick mode.
One or two legacy (RS-485) thruster control panels or one stainless

(J1939) control panel to control the bow thruster and, if installed, the
optional stern thruster independent of the conventional drive trains
when the Express Joystick System controller is in Standby mode.
Analog and/or digital EC300 control heads to control the conventional

drive trains independent of the thruster(s) when the Express Joystick
System controller is in Standby mode.
The joysticks provide the following information to the EC300JS Control:
Selection of the active control station
Direction and throttle command
Multiple control stations allow the boat’s drive system to be controlled from
more than one location on the boat. Only one EC300 control station or
EC300JS joystick station is active at a time. A thruster control panel station
can be active only when all EJS joystick stations are inactive. The operator
selects the joystick as the active control system by pressing its Station Select
button. When in Joystick mode, the operator controls the vessel movement
using the joystick. When an EC300 control head or any thruster control panel
is selected as the active control station, the joystick is deselected and inactive.

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EC300JS Control
The EC300JS Control is the interface between the operator and the
conventional drive system and thrusters. It must be configured properly to
match the installed components. Instructions for performing configuration
are provided in Chapter 4 of this manual.
The EC300JS Control accepts input from the EJS joystick and then commands
the thrusters directly via its pulse width modulation (PWM) outputs and the
conventional drive trains via their associated EC300 Controls.

Analog Joystick Signals Only (J1, J2, J3)
Control signals are derived from the joysticks as outlined in the following
table. Connectors J1, J2, and J3 support the following inputs:
Joystick position
Joystick station select
Joystick integrity status
Joystick disable signal
Table 1. Connectors J1/J2/J3: Analog Joystick Signals

Pin Signal Name Function
1 Station Power Provides 8.0 VDC ± 0.25 VDC power to the joystick when
EC300JS Control has ignition power applied.
2 Joystick Power connection to joystick indicator LED:
Indicator • On: Joystick station is active
• Off: Joystick station is inactive
• Flashing: Indicates fault condition or operator initiated function
3 Port/Starboard The position of the joystick in the port/starboard direction.
This ranges from approximately 10%, when fully port, to
approximately 90%, when fully starboard, of station power.
4 -- Not used
5 Joystick Station Voltage indicating the status of the station’s Select button:
Select • Pressed: <0.8V
• Released: ~2V
6 Station Provides ground to the selected station.
Common
7 -- Not used
8 Joystick Joystick integrity as determined by the joystick assembly:
Integrity • High: Non-error state
• Low: Error state
9 Joystick Single-pole/single throw switch input disable indication as a
Disable percentage of station power:
• Inactive: 16.3% - 22.5%
• Active: 73.6% - 79.8%
• Not present: <8.7%

Table 1. Connectors J1/J2/J3: Analog Joystick Signals

10 Ahead/Astern The position of the joystick in the ahead/astern direction.
This ranges from approximately 10%, when fully astern, to
approximately 90%, when fully ahead, of station power.
11 Rotation The position of the joystick in the clockwise (CW) or
(Z-axis) counterclockwise (CCW) direction. This ranges from
approximately 10% to approximately 90% of station power
when the joystick is rotated CW or CCW.
12 -- Not used
RS232/NMEA Connector (J4)
The following table describes the RS232/ NMEA connector on the EC300JS
control. This connector is for service use only, when connecting a laptop
computer to the EC300JS Control for troubleshooting or configuration.
Table 2. J4: Serial Communications Connector

Pin Function
1 Transmit Data to RS232 computer
2 Receive Data from RS232 computer
3 Common for RS232
4 Shield for RS232
5 Diagnostic/Boot Input
6 Diagnostic Input Return
7 Unused
8 Power Input for NMEA 2000
9 Comm. Signal + for Digital NMEA
10 Comm. Signal - for Digital NMEA
11 Common for Digital NMEA
12 Shield for Digital NMEA

Alarm 2 Signal (J5)
The following table lists the Alarm 2 signal from J5 of the EC300JS control.
Table 3. J5: Alarm 2 Signal

9 Alarm 2 Relay Configurable alarm relay contact.
10 Alarm 2 Relay Configurable alarm relay contact common.
Common
Note: Other pins unused.
Hydraulic Oil Temperature (J6)
The following table describes the hydraulic oil temperature signal routed to
J6 of the EC300JS control.
Table 4. J6: Oil Temperature Sensing Signal

1 Hydraulic Oil The oil temperature sensor provides a voltage level that
Temp. 1 indicates the oil temperature. A fault is generated when oil
temperature exceeds a configured high limit or falls below a
configured low limit.
2 Hydraulic This provides the ground return for the oil temperature sensor.
Oil Temp. 1
Return
4 Hydraulic Oil The oil temperature sensor provides a voltage level that
Temp. 2 indicates the oil temperature. A fault is generated when oil
temperature exceeds a configured high limit or falls below a
configured low limit.
5 Hydraulic This provides the ground return for the oil temperature sensor.
Oil Temp. 2
Return

Thruster Control Signals (J7)
Table 5 provides a listing of the four PWM signals used to control the thrusters’
proportional hydraulic valves. PWM controls the duty cycle of the output
pulse train to control the magnitude of thrust from the bow or stern thrusters
as follows:
A low duty-cycle pulse train commands low thrust.
A higher duty-cycle pulse train commands high thrust.
Varying the duty cycle varies the commanded thrust.
Table 5. J7: Clutch Control Signals

1 PWM 1 PWM driver output for the bow thruster to
port.
2 PWM 2 PWM driver output for the bow thruster to
starboard.
3 PWM 3 PWM driver output for the stern thruster to
port.
4 PWM 1 Return Return for PWM 1
7 PWM 4 PWM driver output for the stern thruster to
starboard.
8 PWM 5 PWM driver output for the cooling coil 2
9 PWM 6 PWM driver output for the cooling coil 1

Ignition and Alarm 1 Signals (J8)
The following table outlines the ignition and alarm 1 signals at J8.
Table 6. J8: Ignition and Alarm 1 Signals (8 pins)

1 Ignition Switch The EC300JS Control senses the state of the ignition
switch. When on, the control turns on. When off, the control
saves state and shuts down.
2 Power Power + to J5-9 and J8-7
3 Filter 2 Bypass The hydraulic filter switch indicates that the filter is being
bypassed.
4 Filter 2 Bypass Return to filter bypass
Common
7 Alarm 1 Relay Configurable alarm relay contact.
8 Alarm 1 Relay Configurable alarm relay contact common.
Common
EC300 Control Interface (J9)
J9 is CAN 2.0 compliant and provides for connecting the EC300JS Control
to the EC300 controls that in turn interface with the conventional drive trains.
The EC300JS Control automatically detects connected devices using the
CAN interface. CAN bus interface signals are described in the following table.
Table 7. Connectors J9: J1939 Signals

1 J1939 Power Provides battery voltage to the EC300 transmission
controllers NMEA2000 bus (J4).
2 Comm + CAN bus high
3 Comm - CAN bus low
4 Neutral Not used
Position
5 Comm common Ground
6 Shield Cable shield

Controller RS485 Connections (J10)
J10 of the EC300JS Control provides the RS485 communications connections

for the thruster control panels and for use when connecting a laptop computer
to the EC300JS Control for troubleshooting or configuration.
Table 8. J10: Controller Comm

1 Comms + Communications+ for legacy (RS485)
2 Comms - Communications- for legacy (RS485)
3 Shield/Common Cable shield.
4 - Not used
Thruster Control Panel Power Connector (J11)
Power to the thruster control panels is provided on connector J11 as shown

in the following table.
Table 9. J11: Thruster Control Panel Power Connector (4 pins)

1 Power Provides power to the legacy (RS485) thruster
control panels.
4 Power Supply Return for power.
Common

Hydraulic Oil Sensing Switches (J12)
J12 of the EC300JS Control provides the following hydraulic oil sensing
switch connections.
Table 10. J12: Hydraulic Oil Sensing Switches

Pin Function
1 Hydraulic Oil Filter 1 Switch Input
2 Hydraulic Oil Filter 1 Switch Return
3 Hydraulic Oil Level 1 Switch
4 Hydraulic Oil Level 1 Switch Return
5 Hydraulic Oil Temp. 1 Switch/Level 2 Switch
6 Hydraulic Oil Temp. 1 Switch/Level 2 Switch Return
Controller Power and Ground Connections (J13)
Power and ground connections for the EC300JS Control are provided by
connector J13, as listed in the following table.
Table 11. J13: Power and Ground

Pin Function
1 Primary Power Input Pin 1
2 Auxiliary Power Input Pin 1
3 Power Common Pin 1
4 Primary Power Input Pin 2
5 Auxiliary Power Input Pin 2
6 Power Common Pin 2

NOTES

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Marine Controller Field Support Tool
The Marine Field Support Tool (MFST) is an application intended for use in
configuring and troubleshooting the EC300JS Control. This chapter contains
the following topics:
MFST Overview
Installing the MFST Software Application
Launching the MFST Application
Checking for MFST and EC300JS Control Software Updates
Archive Files
Templates
MFST Overview
The following figure shows a mapping of the MFST function screens.
Field Configuration Menu Field

Setup
Main Screen Field

Modify
Communications System Tune

Settings
Offline Modify
Application
Selection
Diagnostics
Install
Figure 2. MFST Screen Map

Marine Controller Field Support Tool ©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated
The MFST provides the following functions:
Field Configuration
• Field Setup: Used to configure a new system. This can be

done using existing configuration data previously loaded in the
EC300JS Control, or by using an archive file or template. See
”Configuring a New Installation” on page 46.
• Field Modify: Used to modify the configuration of a previously
configured EC300JS control. See “Configuring a New
Installation” on page 46.
• Off Line Modify: Used to view or modify an existing EC300JS
control’s configuration file for later upload (installation) to
the EC300JS Control. This function can be used to modify a
configuration prior to visiting an installation, thus saving time on-
site. See “Changing an Existing Configuration” on page 52.
• Diagnostics: This function is used as an aid in system setup
and/or troubleshooting.
• Exit: Exits Field Configuration.
Install: This function is not available for all users; a special password
is required. This function installs new firmware (the EC300JS control’s
operating system) on the connected control. See “COM Port and
Interface Settings” on page 31.
Certain screens, such as Diagnostics and Field Modify, can be viewed only
when an EC300JS control is connected and turned on. The MFST application
provides a notification if an EC300JS control must be connected in order to
use a function. The MFST user interface (GUI) components are shown in
the following figure.
Data that cannot be changed or is not applicable for the configured

system is dimmed or marked as view-only and cannot be selected.

Desktop
Configuration Window
Menu Items
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Configuration
Window Select
Section
Matrix Strength
Hardware
Information
Section
Software
Information
Section
Tool Bar
Status Bar
Status
Figure 3. MFST Application Screen Layout
The MFST screen components are described below:
Title Bar: Indicates the task currently being performed.
Menu Bar: Provides access to the following menus:
• File: Provides for updating a EC300JS Control’s configuration

from file or printing the system’s configuration.
• Units: Provides access to display English or Metric Units.
• View: Shows or hides the Status Bar and Tool Bar.
• Panel: Allows selection of the desired configuration window.
• Windows: Allows you to configure how MFST displays open
configuration windows.
• Help: Provides access to the help system.
Status Bar: Displays the current status of the MFST application. Can
be shown or hidden by clicking the Status Bar menu item in the View
menu.

Tool Bar: Can be shown or hidden by clicking the Tool Bar menu item
in the View menu. Provides the following components:
• View section: Replicates the Panel menu items as buttons and

allows you to choose the currently active configuration window
displayed on the desktop.
• Hardware section: Provides the control’s hardware part
number and version. This is for information only and cannot
be edited.
• Software section: Provides the control’s software part number,
version, and CRC. This is for information only and cannot be
edited.
The MFST application provides the following configuration windows:
Joystick Station: Allows configuration of the joysticks connected to

the EJS™.
Thruster/ Transmission: Configures parameters for the thruster(s)

controlled by the EJS and Configures the EJS interface with the EC300
transmission controllers.
Hydraulic: Configures parameters for monitoring the thruster hydraulic

system.
Tuning: Provides information on the tuning adjustments saved for

the system.
Alarms: Provides for enabling desired alarms.
Vessel Info: Displays the information of the vessel and the most recent
changes applied last to the controller.

Installing the MFST Software Application
To install the MFST application, perform the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the laptop computer on which the MFST application will
be installed meets the requirements specified in “Required Tools”
on page 10.
2. Turn on the laptop and allow it to complete the boot process.
3. Download the installation package for the MFST program from:
https://expresstech.twindisc.com/mfst/index
Double-click MFSTSetupV_x_x_x_x.exe file after opening the zip file.
4. Click Install MFST. The license agreement is displayed.
5. Read the license agreement and click Yes if you agree to the terms. If
you click No, the installation process ends and the Installation Wizard
window closes.
6. Click OK when done. The installation process automatically installs

the MFST application.
The MFST application is now installed and can be run after you import the
Twin Disc supplied password file.

Launching the MFST Application
1. Connect the computer to the control.
Connection is not required when working in Off Line Modify mode.
2. To launch the MFST application perform either of the following:
• Select Twin Disc from the Start menu, then select MFST from
the submenu.
• Double-click the shortcut on the desktop created by the
installation program.
The login window opens as shown below.
3. Enter your user name and password provided by Twin Disc, Inc. and
then click the OK button. The system select screen is displayed as
shown below.

4. Ensure that Express Joystick System is selected and then click the
OK button. The Configuration window is opened as shown below and
the MFST is now ready for use.
COM Port and Interface Settings
To connect to a controller during the support tool session:
The computer must be set to use the appropriate serial interface as

outlined in “Serial Interface Setting” for those using the Moxa UPort
1150 USB to RS232/485 adapter.
The support tool must be set to communicate using the appropriate

COM port as outlined in “Com Port Setting”.
Serial Interface Setting
When using the Moxa UPort 1150 USB to RS232/485 adapter the driver must
be set correctly to interface with the serial interface in use. To either verify
this or change it perform the following procedure.
Ensure that the adapter’s driver is installed.
1. Connect the USB to RS232/485 adapter to the computer’s USB

port and the controller’s communications harness to the adapter’s
RS232/485 port then launch the MFST application as outlined in “Serial
Interface Setting” on page 31.

2. To verify or change the current interface settings, click on the Utilities/

Communication/Change MOXA UPort interface menu item as shown
in the example below.
A pop-up window opens as shown in the following figure.

3. Follow the instructions to change the adapter type. When you click
OK as instructed, the Device Manager window opens as shown in
the following example.
4. As instructed, double-click UPort 1150. The UPort 1150 Properties

window opens as show in the following example.

5. Click Port Settings. The Port window opens as shown in the following
example. Set the com port number and the appropriate interface type
for the adapter by clicking the drop down arrow for the Port Number.
Setting the COM Port number is also done via Com

Port Setting.
6. Click OK. The computer is now configured for the adapter’s serial
interface and com port.
Com Port Setting
1. Click the COM#, 9600 Baud button in the lower right corner of the
support tool screen or click the Utilities/Communications/Settings
menu item.
The Communications Setting window opens as shown below.
2. Select the appropriate COM port for the RS232 or RS485 connection
being used.
3. Click OK. The support tool is now set to use the selected com port.
Connecting to a Controller
In order to perform Field Modify, Field Setup, and Diagnostics, a connection

with the controller must be established. The following sections provide
information for connecting to a control.
Field Modify, Field Setup and Diagnostics:
When an attempt is made to perform Field Modify, Field Setup and

Diagnostics without first establishing a connection to the controller, the
following message is displayed:
To connect to a controller for the Field Modify, Field Setup or Diagnostics

function, perform the following procedure:
1. Connect the appropriate communication harness and any required

adaptors between the laptop computer and J4 (for RS232) or J10 (for
RS485) of the control.
2. Launch and log into MFST as described in the “Launching the MFST
Application” on page 36.
3. Select the appropriate COM port for the support tool as described in
the “COM Port and Interface Settings” on page 37.
4. Power-up or cycle power on the control. The support tool status

changes to indicate a connection to the controller has been established.
5. Enter Field Modify, Field Setup, or Diagnostics as required.

Checking for Software Updates
It is suggested that you periodically check for software updates. This process
checks the current status of the:
MFST application
Twin Disc control software
Updates are freely available to registered users on the Internet. To obtain

updates on the Internet perform the following procedure.
1. Have laptop connected to the Internet.
2. If not already running the MFST, start the MFST.
3. Select Check Web For MFST Update from the Help menu on the
MFST main screen as shown below.
The MFST/EC300 Update window opens as shown below.

4. Click Connect to start the verification. Once verified the update will
begin automatically:
• If your software is the latest version, MFST/EC300JS Update

disconnects notifying you that no updates are available. Click
Exit to proceed.
• When the update process is complete close the MFST

application and then restart it.
Updating the Software in the EC300JS Control
When connecting to the EC300JS control through Field Modify over an RS232
connection, the MFST checks if the software installed in the control is the
latest version. When the MFST determines that newer software is available,
the following window is displayed
The software version is not checked when connecting to the control

over an RS485 connection.
Control software in existing installations should only be updated when

directed to by Twin Disc. Updating an existing installation without
consulting Twin Disc can render it inoperable. Brand new installations
should always be updated to the latest control software.
1. Determine whether the control software should be updated, then:
• If the control software does not require updating: Click No

and exit this procedure and proceed to your current task.
• If the control software requires updating: Click Yes and
proceed to the next step.
2. Upon clicking Yes the flash loader installation process starts
automatically. A progress window opens as shown below.
3. When the flash loader has been successfully installed the message
displayed in the window changes indicating that the current software
in the control is being erased.
4. When the current software has been erased the message displayed in
the window changes indicating that the MFST is updating the control
software to the new revision.

5. After the software has been successfully updated, the MFST displays
the Field Configuration Menu as shown below.
Installing Controller Software Manually
If you need to install controller software and cannot connect via RS232 or
because the connection is via RS484, then perform the following procedure.
1. Reconfigure the serial communications harness (1027196A) as shown
in figure Figure 4.
To PC Serial Port
Bootstrap SPST Switch
To Controller J4 2 1
or USB Adapter
(Distributor provided and installed)
Bootstrap SPST Switch
Figure 4. Serial Communications Harness - Adding a SPST Switch
2. Launch MFST as outlined in “Launching the MFST Application” on

page 3630.
3. Click the Install button. The following screen is displayed.

4. The current selected file and path is displayed immediately above the
progress bar at the top of the window.
5. Follow the procedure presented in the information pane immediately

beneath the progress bar. The procedure indicates to click the Install
button. Ensure that you open the bootstrap switch when the install
starts. Progress is shown as in the following example.
6. Allow the procedure to complete. When the process completes the

support tool displays the EC300 Marine Controller Menu.

System Tune
The System Tune function requires that NO connection between the MFST
and the EC300JS Control be established prior to selecting this function. If a
connection between the EC300JS Control and the MFST has already been
established the following message is displayed:
If this is displayed close the MFST and proceed. To connect to a control for
the System Tune function, perform the following procedure:
1. Connect the appropriate communication harness and any required

adaptors between the laptop computer and J4 (for RS232) or J10 (for
RS485) of the EC300JS control.
2. Power-up or cycle power on the EC300JS control.
3. Launch and log into the MFST as described in the Launching the
MFST Application section.
4. Select the appropriate COM port for the MFST application as described
in the “COM Port and Interface Setting section”.
5. Enter System Tune.
Cycling power on the control while the MFST is running with the laptop
is physically connected to the EC300JS Control over RS232 or RS485
connects the MFST to the control. The System Tune function and the
Offline Modify function cannot be used while a connection between the
MFST and the control exists. The following message will be displayed.

Archive Files
Archive files are copies of a control system’s configuration files. Archive files
provide a backup of an existing configured EC300 Control System and should
be stored in a safe place for use in restoring the configuration in the event
that an installed EC300 Control fails and must be replaced. The archive file
for that system can then be verified and written directly to the replacement
EC300 Control. Ensure that you save each system’s configuration file with
a name that easily identifies the boat for modification, reference, or as a
template for another boat’s system.
Software Version Control
Within C:\Twin Disc\MFST\Bin folder are .SRE files which are the current
controller software Files. These files are updated when the MFST is updated
as described in “Checking for Software Updates” on page 36. The SRE
file is named as #######_APP_N_XX.SRE. This is the current software file
for the EC300 where: N is the major software revision and XX is the minor
revision.
When the MFST is updated, this file will reflect the updated software version
as shown in the following example:
The currently installed SRE file is #######_APP_1_03.SRE and then

changes to #######_APP_1_04.SRE because the currently installed
software was updated from revision 1_03 to revision 1_04.
When you connect to a controller, the MFST compares this file to the file
contained on the controller to determine whether the controller has the most
recent software. When it does not, the MFST indicates that it is not current
and asks if you would like to update the software.

Context-Sensitive Help System
The MFST application provides an extensive help system. Certain windows

provide context-sensitive help via the “?” button in the upper right-hand
corner. To use this feature perform the following procedure.
If the “?” is not shown context sensitive help is not available.
1. Click the ? in the upper right of the screen. A ? is displayed attached

to the cursor.
2. Point the cursor at the field for which you need help.
3. Click the left mouse button to display help relating to the field.
4. When done, left-click anywhere to close the Help window.

NOTES

©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Configuration
Configuration
After installation in the boat, the EC300JS Control must be configured in

order to match the operating parameters of the installed hardware, desired
operational configurations, and optional equipment. This chapter provides
information for setting the configurable parameters of the:
Joystick
Thrusters
Configuration is performed by a technician using the Marine Field Support

Tool (MFST). The figures included in this chapter are screen shots from
installation of a system with the required bow thruster and two conventional
drive trains.
If the EC300JS control is ever replaced, its configuration must be

downloaded to the replacement.
Gathering Configuration Data
Twin Disc produces a complete installation package from the information

collected on the Marine Set Up Sheet for the boat. The following documentation
for the system to be configured should be available prior to launching the
MFST:
Completed configuration forms provided in Appendix A
System drawing set consisting of one or more pages, depending on

system size
Installation drawings
Appendix A provides a form that can be filled out with the system’s information
from the above mentioned sources. The form follows the MFST configuration
screens and helps ensure that all relevant parameters are identified prior to
starting the configuration process on-site.

Configuration ©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated
Configuring a New Installation
The Field Setup function configures a new installation. You can configure a
new installation in one of two ways:
Using the factory default configuration from the newly installed

controller, or
Using an existing configuration file from another vessel’s controller

configuration or the default configuration file that comes with the MFST
as a template.
Perform the following procedure to configure a new installation:
1. Click Field Configuration. The Field Configuration Menu opens as

shown below.
2. Click Field Setup. The following window opens.

3. Enter the name of the boat and go to step 6 or click Browse to store
the new configuration under an existing boat name. After clicking
Browse the following window opens.
It is highly recommended that the boat name of the EC300 configuration

be used. This ensures that all configuration files for the system are in
the same directory.
4. If the selected application directory already contains an EJS™ file,

navigate to the appropriate Apps directory and click OK. The following
message window opens.
This message is advisory only and is displayed because the MFST does
not expect to find an existing configuration file for a new installation. If
the EJS file in the selected application folder matches the serial number
of the controller you are setting up, then the file will be overwritten with
the new configuration uploaded to the controller. If the controller’s serial
number does not match any EJS files in the selected folder, then a new
EJS file will be created, and there will be multiple EJS files in that folder.
5. Click Yes and proceed to step 6 if the selected directory is acceptable,

otherwise click No and return to step 3.
6. Upon entering the boat’s name or selecting an existing boat, the

following window is displayed displaying the boat name entered or
selected.
7. Click Next. The following window opens.

8. To use the configuration already loaded in the control, click Next and
go to step 9. Alternatively, click Open to select a configuration file to
load in the control. After clicking Open, the following window opens.
a. Select the desired *.EJS configuration file and click Open. The
following window opens displaying default configuration file to
be used.
DEFAULTS.EJS in the main MFST directory of an existing EJS file

(normally saved under a boat name in the ‘Apps’ directory) may be
used as a template for the new configuration.
b. Click Next and proceed to step 9.

9. After clicking Next, the following window opens.
10. Ensure that the controller is connected to the laptop and turn it on.
The MFST will detect the controller and when it connects, the following
window opens.

When the MFST connects to the controller, it downloads the controller’s

configuration data as shown in the following figures.
11. After the configuration update/verification process is complete, the

Field Setup/Modify window opens as shown in the following figure.

12. Modify the configuration of the controller, as described in the

appropriate subsections in this chapter:
Some parameters are read-only and are displayed as gray text. These
parameters cannot be altered.
• “Station Configuration” on page 58
• “Configuring Thrusters / Transmissions” on page 61
• “Configuring Hydraulics” on page 67
• “Viewing Tuning Data” on page 68
• “Configuring Alarms” on page 70
13. Upon completion close the application. The configuration file is
automatically uploaded to the EC300JS Control and saved in a
directory named with the boat name you entered.
Changing an Existing Configuration
The Field Modify function allows the configuration of an existing installation

to be changed. The laptop must be connected to the control. To change the
configuration of an installed system perform the following procedure.
1. Click Field Configuration. The Field Configuration Menu opens as

shown below.
2. Click Field Modify. If the controller is not connected to the laptop or

there is a communications problem, an error message is displayed.
Otherwise the connected controller’s data is read as shown below.
• If there are any tuning script errors detected, MFST will

automatically replace the invalid tuning script with the default
script based on the thruster configuration. Click Close to
proceed to the Field Modify window.
Contact the Product Service Department before acting to update the

EC300JS Control’s software! Doing so without confirmation may render
the EJS nonfunctional.

When the configuration and software version have been verified the
MFST displays the Field Modify screen as shown below.
This window is dependent on the last screen displayed the last time the
MFST was closed, and so may show a different configuration screen.
3. Modify the configuration of the EC300JS control, as described in the
appropriate subsections in this chapter:
4. Select one of the following choices form File/Update when you have an
existing configuration file that you want to download to the controller:
• Configuration Only
• Tuning and Matrix Only
• All

Changing an Existing Configuration Off Line
The Off Line Modify function allows an existing configuration file to be viewed
or changed without being connected to an installed EC300JS Control. Off
Line Modify uses the archived files for an installed system, so the archived
files must be present on the computer you are using. Any changes made to
the configuration files can then be downloaded to the control system on the
boat the next time MFST is connected to a controller. To view or change the
configuration of an installed system perform the following procedure.
1. Verify that the system’s archived files to be modified are on the

computer you are using. The default location is C:\Program Files\
MFST\Apps\”boat name”, where “boat name” is the name of the boat
that was entered during field setup. If required, copy them to the
computer.
2. Click Field Configuration from the main window. The Field

Configuration Menu opens as shown below.

3. Click Off Line Modify. The Marine FST Off-Line Application Selection
window opens as shown below.
4. Select the boat installation to be modified from the Boat List. The File
List pane shows the associated configuration files that will be modified.
5. Click OK. The displayed window depends on whether an error is

found in the file:
If there are any tuning script errors detected, MFST will automatically
replace the invalid tuning script with the default script based on the
thruster configuration. Click Close to proceed to the Offline Modify
window.

When the configuration file has been verified the MFST displays the
Offline Modify screen as shown in the following example:
6. Modify the controller’s configuration as required in the following

sections:

• “Viewing Tuning Data” on page 68
7. Close the MFST. The file is updated automatically.

Station Configuration
To access and configure the joystick station configuration screen, perform

the following procedure:
1. At the configuration screen, click the Station Config button on the

tool bar or from the panel menu. The Station Configuration window
is opened as shown in the following example.
2. At least one joystick station is required to be enabled and up to six are

supported. Configure each station by clicking the appropriate selection.
3. Configure disable switches to match the installed system by clicking

the appropriate Disable Switch Installed check boxes. If these settings
conflict with the actual hardware configuration as installed, a fault may
be detected.
4. Configure thruster panels that will be installed. If they are stainless

steel thruster panels, check boxes to enable per station. If the thrusters
are RS-485 legacy thrusters, select the amount of control stations and
how many thrusters per station.

Table 12. Station Configuration

Station Configuration
Joystick Enable At least one Joystick station must be enabled in an
EJS system. For Analog Joystick Type, stations 1-3
can be enabled. For Digital Joystick Type, stations
1-6 can be enabled.
Joystick Disable An optional Joystick Station Disable Switch can be
Switch configured for each Joystick Station. The Disable
Switch must be installed at the same physical loca-
tion as its associated Joystick Station. This switch,
when in the Disable position, prevents its associ-
ated station from becoming or remaining active.
J1939 Thruster For any Digital J1939 Thruster Panels (Single or
Panel Double Lever), Stations 1-6 can be enabled.
Joystick Station Type
Joystick Station Digital Joystick stations communicate on a serial
Type network and use circular M12 connectors. Analog
Joystick stations communicate using analog volt-
ages and plug into connectors J1, J2 and J3 on the
EJS controller. Digital and Analog joysticks can not
be mixed on an EJS installation.
Joystick Sensitivity
Joystick Sensitivity Joystick Sensitivity maps are used to translate
the Physical Position to the Adjusted Position of
the Joystick axis, for each of the axes X, Y and Z.
Adjusted Position is then used to determine thruster
and transmission propeller outputs.
Express Positioning
Enable Express Express Positioning is an add-on feature to the
Positioning Express Joystick System that allows a vessel to
automatically maintain position and heading with-
out operator input. A Twin Disc supplied GPS and
display are required.
Gains button The Express Positioning Gains button provides
access to settings that control the operation of the
Express Positioning feature. NOTE: Access to this
item may not be available due to password-protect-
ed access limitations.

RS-485 Thruster Panel Configuration

Manual Thruster A Manual Thruster Control Station allows control
Control Stations of an individual thruster when the Express Joystick
System is in Standby mode.
Manual Thruster In a Bow-Thruster-Only system, Manual Thruster
Panels Per Station Panels Per Station can only be 1. In a Bow-And-
Stern-Thruster system, Manual Thruster Panels Per
Station can be either 1 or 2 but if it is 1, then only
the Bow Thruster will be controlled by the Manual
Panel(s).
The maximum number of Manual Thruster Panels

is 8, so if Manual Thruster Panels Per Station is 2,
then Manual Thruster Control Stations must be less
than or equal to 4.
Miscellaneous
Enable Diagnostic Checking this box enables the transmission of pro-
Message prietary J1939 diagnostic messages on the J4 bus
of the EJS controller. This setting should only be
changed as directed by Twin Disc personnel.
T H I S F E AT U R E S H O U L D N O T B E L E F T
PERMANENTLY ENABLED ON A CUSTOMER
VESSEL.
Joystick Active Checking this box will cause the EJS Controller to
Indication is Set set the Joystick Active Indication when a Manual
When Manual Pan- Thruster Panel is active. The Joystick Active Indica-
els are Active tion is normally only set when the EJS controller is
in Joystick Mode with an active joystick station. The
Joystick Active Indication is on connector J5, pins 5
and 6.

Configuring Thrusters / Transmissions
This section provides information for configuring the thrusters. To access and
configure the Thruster configuration screen perform the following procedure:
1. At the configuration screen click the Thruster button on the tool bar or
from the panel menu. The Thrusters configuration window is opened
as shown in the following example.

For third party thrusters such as ABT and Side-Power, select “CAN-
Based Translator” from the Thrusters Type drop down menu.
Change the slew rates only as directed by Twin Disc.
2. Configure the Thrusters settings to match the installation. See

“Legacy and Stainless Steel (J1939 and RS-485) Thruster Control
Station” on page 65“ for information about configuring the Legacy
and Stainless Steel thruster control station(s).

3. To view the thruster command to transmission slew rate click the

“Transmission Slew Rate Limit Map”. The Bow Thruster Command to
Transmission Slew Rate Limit window opens as shown below (view
only).
4. Click the Exit button to close the map window.

Table 13. Thrusters/Transmissions

System Thrusters/Transmissions
System Thrusters/ The Joystick System can be configured to work with
Transmissions one thruster: (Bow Only), two thrusters: Dual Bow
(Catamaran), two thrusters: Dual Bow (Mono-hull) or
with two thrusters: (Bow and Stern).
Catamaran The Catamaran Multiplier % slider is used to reduce
Multiplier (%) inboard directed thrust.
Thrusters Type
Thrusters Type The Thruster Type is selected from a drop-down list
of available types. (BCS and CAN-Based Transla-
tor).
Thruster Coil Current Maps
Thruster Coil These maps determine coil current as a function of
Current Maps Matrix Array thruster value.
Thruster Coil Current Dither
Thruster Coil The coils which control hydraulic fluid pressure to
Current Dither the thrusters require a current dither of configurable
frequency and amplitude for optimum performance.
Coil Fault Detection
Coil Fault These parameters determine the limits for coil fault
Detection detection.
Slew Rate Limit
Slew Rate Limit The Thruster Slew Rate Limits determine the maxi-
mum rate at which thruster output is allowed to
change. Separate Slew Rate Limits are specified
for each thruster and also for increasing and de-
creasing directions. Slew Rate Limits are specified
in units of milliseconds for the thruster output to
change from 0% to 100% when increasing or 100%
to 0% when decreasing.
Transmission Slew The Transmission Slew Rate Limits determine the
Rate Limit Map maximum rate at which transmission output speed
is allowed to change. Slew Rate Limit is specified in
units of milliseconds for the transmission output to
change from 0% to 100% when increasing. Trans-
mission Slew Rate Limit is not applicable when
transmission output speed is decreasing.
The Transmission Slew Rate Limit is not constant
but is a function of the Bow Thruster Command. The
relationship between Bow Thruster Command and
Transmission Slew Rate Limit is defined by the map
Bow Thruster Command To Transmission Slew Rate
Limit.

Legacy and Stainless Steel (J1939 and RS-485) Thruster Control Station
Legacy (RS-485) thruster
A manual thruster control station is defined as either one panel that can
only command the bow thruster, or a pair of panels installed at the same
location where one panel commands the bow thruster and the second panel
commands the stern thruster. All of a boat’s manual thruster control stations
are configured identically, for example it is not possible to configure some
stations as bow-only and some stations as bow and stern.
Bow thruster-only systems can only be configured for bow-only stations

(one panel per station).
Bow and stern thruster systems can be configured either for bow-only
stations (one panel per station) or bow and stern stations (two panels
per station).
Configuring a bow and stern thruster system for bow-only manual thruster
stations prevents the operation of the stern thruster while the EC300JS is in
Standby Mode, but has no effect on the ability of the EC300JS to command
the stern thruster while a joystick station is active.
Configure the manual control stations and panels as follows:
1. Set the number of panels per station to 1 if only the bow thruster is to
be commanded from the manual panels. Set the number of panels
per station to 2 to configure the system for manual operation of bow
and stern thrusters.
2. Set the number of manual thruster control stations to the number of

unique locations where panels are installed.
The total number of panels installed should equal the number of thruster
control stations times the number of panels per station.

When manual thruster control panels are first enabled for a system, the
following message is displayed warning of the reconfiguration of alarms.
Click Yes to enable the panels and allow reconfiguration of the alarms. Clicking
No will reset the number of manual thruster stations to 0 (disabling panels)
and will not reconfigure alarms.
Stainless Steel (J1939) Thruster
A digital thruster control station is defined as one panel that can only command
the bow thruster, a pair of panels installed at the same location where one
panel commands the bow thruster and the second panel commands the stern
thruster, or one panel containing 2 levers where the top lever commands
the bow thruster and the bottom lever commands the stern thruster. All of a
boat’s digital thruster control stations are configured identically, for example
it is not possible to configure some stations as bow-only and some stations
as bow and stern.
•Bow thruster-only systems can only be configured for bow-only stations

(one panel per station).
•Bow and stern thruster systems can be configured either for bow-only
stations (one panel per station) or bow and stern stations (two panels per
station or one panel with 2 levers).
Configuring a bow and stern thruster system for bow-only digital thruster
stations prevent the operation of the stern thruster while the EC300JS is in
Standby Mode, but has no effect on the ability of the EC300JS to command
the stern thruster while a joystick station is active.
Configure the digital control stations and panels as follows:

1. Check the boxes in the “Station Configuration” window if there are
J1939 thruster panels at a specific station. Whether it be a panel with
one or two levers.
Configuring Hydraulics
This procedure provides information for configuring the hydraulics using the
MFST. To access the hydraulics configuration screen, perform the following
procedure:
1. At the configuration screen click the Hydraulic button on the tool

bar or from the panel menu. The Hydraulics configuration window is
opened as shown in the following example.
2. Configure the hydraulics as required by your system.

Table 14. Hydraulic

Hydraulic Oil Temperature
Hydraulic Oil The temperature of thruster hydraulic oil is moni-
Temperature tored by either an analog temperature sensor or a
temperature switch. Either an analog temperature
sensor or a temperature switch must be installed.
In the case of a temperature sensor, the minimum
fault temperature and maximum fault temperature
are shown. In the case of a temperature switch, the
sense of the switch is shown.
Aux Hydraulic Check this box if the installed EJS hydraulic mani-
Cooling Valve 1 fold includes a cooling valve and the system is
configured with a hydraulic oil temperature sensor.
When enabled, the cooling valve will be command-
ed on if the hydraulic temperature exceeds the con-
figured Maximum Fault Temperature less 10°C. The
cooling valve will not be commanded on, regardless
of the measured temperature, if any joysticks or
manual thruster panels are active.
Hydraulic Oil Level
Hydraulic Oil Level Check this box if a Switch is used as an input to the
EJS controller indicating a low hydraulic oil level
condition. Options are available for switch open at
low level or switch closed at low level.
Hydraulic Oil Filter
Hydraulic Oil Filter Check this box if a Switch is used as an input to the
EJS controller indicating a hydraulic oil filter by-
passed condition. Options are available for switch
open when bypassed or switch closed when
bypassed.
Viewing Tuning Data
To tune a system see “Tuning the System” on page 81 or “Tuning the

System - Dual Thruster System” on page 95, depending on the system.
To view the stored tuning data, click the Tuning button on the tool bar or
from the panel menu. The Tuning configuration window is opened as shown
in the following example.

• This example shows a system that has no tuning data.
• This example shows a system that has tuning data stored.
Tuning data may be cleared by clicking the Reset Tuning Data button. This
causes the following dialog box to be displayed.
Click OK to clear the tuning data saved in the controller. Click Cancel to close
the warning box without clearing the tuning data.
Table 15. Tuning Data

Tuning
Tuning Data The purpose of the EJS Tuning procedure is to
ensure the vessel goes straight sideways when the
joystick is pushed straight sideways. After the Tun-
ing procedure has been run, correction factors are
stored in the non-volatile memory of the EJS con-
troller, to be applied at run time in order to ensure
straight sideways vessel motion.

Configuring Alarms
The EC300JS allows groups of faults to be configured to trigger alarms to

notify the operator of the fault condition. Alarms are an optional fault indication
in addition to the flash codes displayed on the joystick stations if a fault occurs.
Enabling and disabling alarms has no effect on the ability of the EC300JS to
detect faults and display the associated flash codes.
To access and enable the desired alarms perform the following procedure:
1. At the configuration screen click the Alarms button on the tool bar or
from the panel menu. The Alarm configuration window is opened as
shown in the following example.
2. Enable the appropriate alarms by selecting the appropriate choice

from the list:
• None: No alarm is activated upon detection of the fault.

• Alarm 2 Relay: Alarm indication provided by closure of the
normally open contacts of the Alarm 2 relay (J5 pins 9 and 10).
• Alarm 1 Relay: Alarm indication provided by closure of the
normally open contacts of the Alarm 1 relay (J8 pins 7 and 8)
• J1939 Msg Only: Alarm indicated to the EC300 Controls over
the J1939 bus.
• J1939 Panel Alarm: Alarm 1 and 2 will be set for the Legacy
(RS-485) panel.
• Display Alarm: Alarm indication for future use.
When manual thruster control panels are installed, the Alarm 2 relay is
dedicated to the Oil Level Low fault and the Alarm 1 relay is dedicated to
the Oil Temperature High fault and are not configurable. This is indicated
by these selections being unavailable (gray) as shown in the example
above. These relays are also not available for other fault categories.
EJS Configuration Within EC300
This section is detailing how to configure Express Joystick System within

MFST.
1. Connect the computer to the control.
2. Launch the MFST program by double-clicking the shortcut on the

desktop or selecting Twin Disc from the Start menu, then select MFST
from the submenu. The following Twin Disc Login window opens:
3. Type your user name and password.

4. Click OK. The Marine Transmission Controller selection pane opens.
5. Select “Marine Transmission Controller” and then click the OK button.

The EC300 Marine FST window opens.
Ensure the latest version of MFST (9.3.8.0) has been

downloaded in order to access variable idle controls.
6. Power up all controllers in the system, the status will change and all
controllers must communicate with the MFST:
• If the status indicates that the controllers are communicating

with the MFST proceed to the next step.

• In the event that you encounter communication problems

perform the following procedure: Perform the test procedure
outlined in “Communication Test” on page 116, to ensure
that the controllers can communicate over the RS-232 and
RS-485 links.
• Perform the Address test outlined in “9 COMM TESTS”
within the EC300 Marine Control System® Configuration and
Troubleshooting Manual (Manual #1025568) to ensure that the
address for each installed EC300 Control is valid.
• If the addresses are valid, proceed to the next step.
• If the addresses are not valid, as indicated by an incorrect
address or the word INVALID being displayed, you must
correct the problem before continuing. Verify the control station
connected to J1 of the EC300 Control and the harness.
If the leading digit of the address is not zero, the field

setup portion of the configuration was either completed
or partially completed at some earlier time and the field
setup feature will not function properly. Contact Twin Disc
Inc. Product Service for assistance.
7. Click Field Configuration. The Field Configuration window opens.

8. Click Field Modify. And then once in the Field modify select the Station
Head button on the configuration window select section. The following
window opens.
9. To enable the Express Joystick System, you must select the box
highlighted in the previous photo. Once this box is selected, the
configuration window select section will add an EJS button, between
the Alarms and Vessel info button, to the menu as shown below.

10. Select the EJS button and the following window will open.

11. Other parameters are included in the Idle Control tab and LU Entry
and Exit tab. The following windows will open when these tabs are
selected. Complete configuring the Express Joystick System as
required for the installed systems with “Table 16. Express Joystick
System” on page 77,”Table 17. Idle Control” on page 78, and
“Table 18. Lockup Phase Entry/Exit” on page 79.

Table 16. Express Joystick System

Joystick Mode Operating Parameters
Joystick Mode The Joystick Mode Input Idle Speed is the com-
Input Idle Speed manded engine speed whenever the transmission
(RPM) is in neutral or a slipping condition (relatively low
propeller shaft speed) while in Joystick Mode.
Joystick Mode supports both a Variable Idle Mode

and High Idle Mode that can be toggled via a
double button press of the Joystick Select Station
Switch at the active Joystick Station.
When Variable Idle Mode is active, the Joystick

Mode Input Idle Speed will increase or decrease
depending on the thruster and propeller speed
command from the EJS controller, but will not be
less than the Minimum or more than the Maximum
configured Joystick Mode Idle Speed.
When High Idle Mode is active, the Joystick Mode

Input Idle Speed will always be the Maximum Con-
figured Joystick Mode Idle Speed.
The Maximum Joystick Mode Input Idle Speed

must be set higher than the Base Transmission
Input Idle Speed divided by the Lockup Exit % (see
the LU Entry/Exit screen) to allow smooth transi-
tions from lockup to slip.
Commanded The Minimum Commanded Propeller Speed defines
Propeller Speed the target propeller shaft speed (in RPM) when the
(RPM) Express Joystick System controller commands 0%..
EJS Neutral The EJS Neutral Validation Disabled option pre-
Validation Disabled vents toggling of the complementary transmission
state signal outputs (J5, pins 4 and 5) during Joy-
stick Mode operation. When selected and while in
joystick Mode, the EC300 indicates the Transmis-
sion in Gear state regardless of actual clutch en-
gagement. Selecting this option has no effect on
the Neutral Start relay contacts (J5 pins 9 and 10).

Engine Parameters
Base Transmission The Base Transmission Input Idle Speed defines
Input Idle Speed the target input shaft speed (in RPM) when the
(RPM) EC300 controller commands 0 % throttle. This value
cannot command lower than Engine Base Idle.
Max Transmission The Max Transmission Input Speed is the engine
Input Idle Speed speed the engine controller maintains when it
(RPM) receives a command for 100% throttle when fully
loaded.
Joystick Mode Throttle Slew Rate
Slew Rate Limit The Joystick Mode Throttle Slew Rate Limit is the
(mSec For 0% to maximum rate at which the engine throttle can
100%) change while in Joystick Mode. This control sets
the minimum amount of time, in units of millisec-
onds, that the controller will allow the throttle signal
to transition from 0% to 100%.
Table 17. Idle Control

Thruster Command Based Idle Speed
Ramp Start % The Ramp Start sliders define the command level
at which the requested idle speed for that command
(thruster) starts to increase above the Minimum
configured speed.
Ramp End % The Ramp End sliders defined the command level
will be at the Maximum configured speed.
Propeller Command Based Idle Speed
Ramp Start % The Ramp Start sliders define the command level
(propeller) starts to increase above the Minimum
configured speed.
Ramp End % The Ramp End sliders defined the command level
will be at the Maximum configured speed.

Idle Speed Slew Rate

Increasing The Idle Speed Slew Rate increasing slider con-
(RPM/Sec) trols how fast the requested Joystick Mode Input
Idle Speed can change in response to changes in
thruster and/or propeller speed command.
They also apply to changes in requested Joystick

Mode Input Idle Speed due to toggling between
Variable and High Idle Modes.
Setting a Slew Rate slider to zero will turn off the

Idle Speed Slew Rate limit, allowing for immediate
changes in the requested Joystick Mode Input Idle
Speed.
Decreasing The Idle Speed Slew Rate decreasing slider con-
(RPM/Sec) trols how fast the requested Joystick Mode Input
Idle Speed can change in response to changes in
thruster and/or propeller speed command.
They also apply to changes in requested Joystick

Mode Input Idle Speed due to toggling between
Variable and High Idle Modes.
Setting a Slew Rate slider to zero will turn off the

Idle Speed Slew Rate limit, allowing for immediate
changes in the requested Joystick Mode Input Idle
Speed.
Table 18. Lockup Phase Entry/Exit

Lockup Entry/Exit Requirements
Lockup Entry/Exit In Joystick Mode, the transmission clutch oper-
Requirements ates either in a slipping condition for relatively low
propeller shaft speeds or in a lockup condition for
relatively high propeller shaft speeds.
The Joystick Mode Lockup Entry / Exit screen de-

fines the criteria for transitioning between the clutch
slipping and lockup conditions.

NOTES

©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Tuning the System
Tuning the System
The reason for using the EJS™ is to precisely position the vessel, such as
driving it laterally to dock it. When the joystick is moved to port or starboard,
the system moves the vessel as directed, without undue movements in other
directions. Of course, wind and currents will also affect movement.
The system must be tuned to help it “learn” how the thrust of each drive
element affects motion. During the tuning process you are directed to move
the vessel laterally starboard and port, to tune the joystick at the 30% and
100% starboard and port positions.
This chapter provide the following procedures:
“Maneuvering During Tuning” on page 82.
“Entering Tuning” on page 84.
“Tuning a Bow Thruster-Only System” on page 87.
“Tuning the System - Dual Thruster System” on page 95.

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Maneuvering During Tuning
If at any time during this procedure you find that you must reposition the
vessel for safe operation, press and release the joystick Station Select button
twice or take command of the system at an EC300 station.
The following window is displayed when you take command at a joystick

station to maneuver the vessel as required to continue the tuning procedure.
The following window is displayed when you take command at an EC300

station to maneuver the vessel as required to continue the tuning procedure.

To return to tuning mode:
1. Take control at the joystick station where tuning was active.
2. Press and release the joystick station’s Station Select button. The
following message is displayed briefly before returning to the point at
which the tuning process was interrupted.

Entering Tuning
To tune the Express Joystick System perform the following procedure.
1. Connect the appropriate serial cable to J4 (for RS232) or J10 (RS485)

and the serial port of your computer.
The laptop must be located such that the screen is visible

from the joystick station where tuning is to be performed.
If manual panels are installed the RS485 connection can

be made at a panel.
The MFST must not be launched until after the serial

cable is connected between J4 of the EC300JS Control
and the computer’s serial port and the EC300JS Control
is powered.
2. Turn the system on and position the vessel so that you have a
stationary point of reference to gauge the tuning process against and
to provide adequate space for maneuvering.
Make sure the rutters are centered, and the boat is facing
against the wind or high current. The boat must stay still
for a minimum of 5 seconds when facing against the wind
or in high current. If not, reposition boat and repeat test.
3. Launch the MFST.
4. Log in.
5. Take control of the joystick station where tuning is to be performed.

6. Click System Tune. The following MFST tuning screen is displayed.
7. Click CONTINUE. The following window is displayed.
• Clicking Yes starts the tuning process using tuning data stored
in the EC300JS.
• Clicking No starts the tuning process without using any stored
tuning data.

8. Click either Yes or No. The following screen is displayed.
If there are any faults in the system before this step, the
tuning will end.
9. Press and hold the Station Select button until prompted. The screen
changes when communications between the MFST and the EC300JS
Control has been established as shown below.
10. Release the joystick Station Select button as directed. You are ready
to tune your system. Proceed to the appropriate section:
• For bow thruster-only system: “Tuning a Bow Thruster-Only

System” on page 87.
• For a dual thruster system: “Tuning the System - Dual Thruster
System” on page 95.

Tuning a Bow Thruster-Only System
1. Enter tuning mode as outlined in “Entering Tuning” on page 84.
You are now ready to tune starboard 30% joystick position set point.
When set, this helps ensure that the boat moves straight starboard
when the joystick control is moved to starboard 30%.
As indicated, the vessel will move when the joystick is moved toward
the indicated direction. Ensure adequate clearance around the vessel
is available.
2. Move the joystick fully to starboard and note the initial movement of
the vessel (in the first few seconds). The following screen is displayed.
3. Rotate and move the joystick fore and aft as required to compensate
for the initial movement but do not try to compensate for the steady
state vessel motion.

4. While holding the joystick in the position estimated to correct the initial
motion, press and release the Station Select button.
5. Return the joystick to center. It is recommended that the tuning

adjustment just saved be tested and adjusted if necessary by repeating
the preceding three steps. This may be repeated as many times as
necessary to fine tune the previously saved adjustments.
As discussed in “Maneuvering During Tuning” on page

82, normal maneuvering can be entered to re-orient the
vessel and bring it to a full stop to proceed with the tuning
process.
6. When this point is tuned to your satisfaction, proceed to the next point
by pressing and releasing the Station Select button while the joystick
is centered. The following window is displayed.

You are now ready to tune port 30% joystick position set point. When
set, this helps ensure that the boat moves straight port when the
joystick control is moved to port 30%.
is available.
7. Move the joystick fully to port and note the initial movement of the
vessel (for the first few seconds). The following screen is displayed.
8. Rotate and move the joystick to compensate for the initial movement
but do not try to compensate for the steady state vessel motion.


adjustment just saved be tested and, if necessary, adjusted by
repeating the preceding three steps. This may be repeated as many
times as necessary to fine tune the previously saved adjustments.

process.
is available.



process.
You are now ready to tune port 100% joystick position set point.
When set, this helps ensure that the boat moves straight port when
the joystick control is moved to port 100%.
is available.
vessel (in the first few seconds). The following screen is displayed.



process.
21. When this final point is tuned to your satisfaction,press and release
the Station Select button while the joystick is centered. The following
window is displayed.

As this window indicates, you can either:
• Refine or test the tuned points by repeating the procedure for

one or more set points by pressing and releasing the Station
Select button. Proceed to the appropriate step of this procedure.
• Save the tuning data to the EC300JS by pressing and holding
the Station Select button. During the hold, the data save
process completes and the tuning window closes automatically,
displaying the MFST window.

Tuning the System - Dual Thruster System
1. Enter tuning mode as outlined in “Entering Tuning” on page 84.
is available.


adjustment just saved be tested and, if necessary adjusted, by

process.

You are now ready to tune port 30% joystick position set point. When
set, this helps ensure that the boat moves straight port when the
joystick control is moved to port 30%.
is available.
vessel (for the first few seconds). The following screen is displayed.



process.
is available.



process.

You are now ready to tune port 100% joystick position set point.
When set, this helps ensure that the boat moves straight port when
the joystick control is moved to port 100%.
is available.
vessel (in the first few seconds). The following screen is displayed.


process.
As this window indicates, you can either:
• Refine or test the tuned points by repeating the procedure for

one or more set points by pressing and releasing the Station
Select button. Proceed to the appropriate step of this procedure.
• Save the tuning data to the EC300JS by pressing and holding
the Station Select button. During the hold, the data save
process completes and the tuning window closes automatically,
displaying the MFST window.
©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Joystick Station Calibration
Joystick Station Calibration
Perform calibration at initial installation, when the joystick is replaced, and

when the joystick configuration is changed in the MFST.
1. Place the system in Standby Mode (no EJS™ joystick station is active).
2. Center the joystick to be calibrated.
3. While the joystick is centered press and hold the Station Select button
until the LEDs flash rapidly (about 20 seconds). Ignore any initial
flashing during the first few seconds that indicates a station activation
may be attempted.
When the joystick is not within the allowed center

point range a flash code is displayed indicating the
fault.
4. Release the Station Select button. This stores the current joystick
position as the new center point.
5. Move the joystick to the following positions and hold in position briefly.
The order is not important but the joystick must be moved to each
position.
• Full starboard
• Full port
• Full ahead
• Full astern
• Full clockwise rotation
• Full counterclockwise rotation
6. Center the joystick. Calibration is complete.
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Digital Thruster Panel Calibration
Perform calibration at initial installation, when the digital thruster panel is

replaced, and when the digital thruster panel configuration is changed in
the support tool.
1. Place the system in leverhead mode (all digital thruster panel stations
are inactive).
2. Center the lever to be calibrated.
3. While the lever is centered press and hold the Station Select button
until the Station select LEDs flash rapidly (about 20 seconds).
When the lever is not within the allowed center point

range a flash code is displayed indicating the fault.
4. Release the Station Select button. This stores the current lever position
as the new center point.
5. Move the lever to the following positions and hold in position briefly. The
order is not important but the lever must be moved to each position.
• Full starboard
• Full port
6. Center the lever. Calibration is complete.
©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Overview
The EC300JS Control monitors system functions and maintains fault logs.
When a fault occurs the fault is displayed as blinking LEDs at each Express
Joystick System joystick (as flash codes) and recorded with the information
shown in the following table.
Table 1. Fault Log Information

Information Information Definition
Name
Fault Name This field identifies the status monitor point that gener-
ated the fault.
Fault Info This field provides additional information regarding the
nature of the fault.
Time Stamp This field contains the date and the time at which the
fault was logged.
Snapshot Provides detailed information on the state of the hard-
ware and software at the time the fault is detected.
The fact that a fault has occurred is indicated by the following:
Joystick LED: Flashes the active fault code when a fault is registered
at all joystick stations.
If configured, Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 relay output: The following contacts

close when the alarm for the fault is enabled in the configuration:
• Alarm 1 relay: J8-7 and J8-8

• If EPS is enabled with the color display installed with the audible
device, an Audible alarm will sound through the audible device
of the display.
• Alarm 2 relay: J5-9 and J5-10
• If the Stainless Thruster Panels are install and alarms enabled,
an Audible alarm will sound through the thruster panel for High
temperature and Low oil level.
Because the EC300JS Control logs fault information, the fault log should be
the first place you check when the system fails or a fault is indicated. The
following figure provides an overview of the troubleshooting process. The
process is structured around using a laptop computer running the MFST to
view the faults logged by the EC300JS Control.
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Problem: Start
Verify power and

EC300JS system ignition signal to the
No
EC300 system Power OK? No Correct power problem
controller turns on?
controller
Yes Yes
Connect the laptop to Replace EC300

the controller, launch system controller.
MFST, and download
fault log.
Yes
Perform appropriate
More faults
test as indicated by the
logged?
logged faults.
No
Done
Figure 7. High Level Troubleshooting Process
When a fault has been detected look up the flash code and follow the
instructions in the section identified in the appropriate tables.
Verify that the EC300JS can communicate with the laptop on which MFST
tool is running. See “Communication Test” on page 116.
See the following sections for information about sing the support tool in
troubleshooting:
• “Entering Diagnostics Mode” on page 117

• “Navigating Diagnostics Mode” page 118
• “NVM Fault Log” page 117
Look up the flash code in the following table and follow the instructions in
the section identified in the table.
Table 2. Fault Code to Troubleshooting Section Cross Reference

Flash Code Fault Description Go to Table
221 J9 Pwr Over Current Table 4 on page 127
222 Supply Voltage Low (This is Power Faults Table)
223 Supply Voltage High
224 2.5V Reference Low Table 3 on page 122
225 2.5V Reference High (This is Internal Errors Table)
226 Joystick 1 Supply Low Table 3 on page 122
227 Joystick 2 Supply Low (This is Internal Errors Table)
231 Joystick 3 Supply Low
232 Flash CRC Fault
233 Joystick 1 Brand Mismatch
Joystick 2 Brand Mismatch
234 Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooling Valve 1 Table 7 on page 137
(This is Thruster Fault Table)
235 GPS Missing Table 8 on page 144
236 Compass Missing (This is Express Positioning
237 Invalid GPS Device Faults Table)

241 Hardware Version Table 3 on page 122
242 Clock Calendar Write Fault (This is Internal Errors Table)
243 Clock Calendar Read Fault
244 EEPROM Write Fault
245 EEPROM Read Fault
251 Internal Clock Fault
252 Watchdog Fault
253 Non-maskable Interrupt Fault
254 Stack Overflow Fault
255 Stack Underflow Fault
256 Undefined Opcode Fault
257 Protected Instruction Fault
261 Illegal Word Operand Access Fault
262 Illegal Instruction Fault
263 Illegal External Bus Access Fault
264 Undefined Trap Fault
266 Configuration Corrupt Fault
267 Main Configuration CRC Fault
271 Configuration Mismatch Fault
272 Control Type Fault
273 Clock Calendar Corrupt Fault
274 Clock Calendar CRC Mismatch
Fault
275 Clock Calendar Main CRC Fault
276 Clock Calendar Backup CRC Fault
277 Coil Fault Limit Configuration Fault
321 J11 Pwr Over Current Table 4 on page 127
(This is Power Faults Table)

322 Joystick 1 Missing Table 6 on page 131
323 Joystick 2 Missing (This is Stations Faults Table)
324 Joystick 3 Missing
333 Joystick 1 Integrity
344 Joystick 1 Axis Range Fault
355 Joystick 1 Select Invalid
361 Joystick 1 Select Stuck
372 Port Transmission No Control Fault Table 3 on page 122
373 Starboard Transmission No Control (This is Internal Errors Table)
Fault
374 Thruster Configuration Fault
375 Joystick Sensitivity Configuration
Fault
376 Invalid GPS Position Table 8 on page 144
377 Invalid Heading (This is Express Positioning
Faults Table)

411 Bow Thruster Inhibited Table 5 on page 129
412 Bow Thruster Missing (This is Communication Faults
413 Bow Thruster 2 Inhibited Table)
414 Bow Thruster 2 Missing
415 Stern Thruster Inhibited
416 Stern Thruster Missing
421 Oil Level 1 Low Table 7 on page 137
422 Oil Temp 1 High (This is Thruster Fault Table)
423 Oil Temp 1 Low
424 Oil Temp Sensor 1 Circuit
425 Filter 1 Bypassed
426 Joystick Table Configuration Fault Table 3 on page 122
427 Manual Thruster Panel Configura- (This is Internal Errors Table)
tion Fault
431 Joystick Enable Configuration Fault
432 Thruster Dither Configuration Fault
433 Bow Thruster Slew Rate Configura-
tion Fault
434 Stern Thruster Slew Rate Configu-
ration Fault
435 Oil Level 2 Low Table 7 on page 137
436 Oil Temperature 2 High (This is Thruster Fault Table)
437 Oil Temperature 2 Low
441 Oil Temp Sensor 2 Circuit
442 Filter 2 Bypassed
443 Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooling Valve 2

444 Bow Thruster Map Configuration Table 3 on page 122
Fault (This is Internal Errors Table)
445 Stern Thruster Map Configuration
Fault
446 Oil Temperature Switch Configura-
tion Fault
447 Oil Filter Switch Configuration Fault
451 Oil Level Switch Configuration Fault
452 Oil Temperature Sensor Configura-
tion Fault
453 Transmission Slew Rate Configura-
tion Fault
454 Thruster 1 Simultaneous Direction
Fault
455 Thruster 2 Simultaneous Direction
Fault
456 Port Transmission Simultaneous
Direction Fault
457 Starboard Transmission Simultane-
ous Direction Fault
461 Bow Thruster Level Command Fault
462 Stern Thruster Level Command
Fault
463 Port Transmission Speed Command
Fault
464 Starboard Transmission Speed
Command Fault
466 Thruster Panel 1 Brand Mismatch
Thruster Panel 2 Brand Mismatch

467 Thruster Panel 1 Bow Integrity Table 6 on page 131
Thruster Panel 1 Stern Integrity (This is Stations Faults Table)
Thruster Panel 2 Bow Integrity
Thruster Panel 2 Stern Integrity
471 Thruster Panel 1 Calibration
512 Thruster Interface Missing Table 5 on page 129
(This is Communication Faults
Table)
521 Joystick 1 Supply Table 6 on page 131
522 Joystick 2 Supply (This is Stations Faults Table)
523 Joystick 3 Supply
524 Joystick 3 Center Not Calibrated Table 3 on page 122
Inhibit (This is Internal Errors Table)
525 Joystick 4 Center Not Calibrated
Inhibit
Inhibit
Inhibit

531 Joystick 4 Supply Table 6 on page 131
532 Joystick 5 Supply (This is Stations Faults Table)
536 Joystick 1 Disable Missing
547 Joystick 1 Disable Invalid
561 Thruster Type Configuration Fault Table 3 on page 122
562 Joystick 1 Center Calibration Fault (This is Internal Errors Table)
563 Joystick 2 Center Calibration Fault
564 Joystick 3 Center Calibration Fault
565 Joystick 1 Center Configuration
Fault
Fault
Fault
Inhibit
Inhibit
Inhibit
574 Thruster Configuration Fault
621 J1939 Bus Off Table 5 on page 129
622 J1939 No Nodes (This is Communication Faults
623 Port EC300 Missing Table)
624 Starboard EC300 Missing
625 NMEA 2000 Bus

631 Manual Thruster Panel 1 Missing Table 6 on page 131
632 Manual Thruster Panel 2 Missing (This is Stations Faults Table)
633 Manual Thruster Panel 3 Missing
642 Manual Thruster Panel 1 Button
Stuck
Stuck
Stuck
Stuck
Stuck
Stuck
Stuck
Stuck
655 Stern Thruster 2 Inhibited Table 5 on page 129
656 Stern Thruster 2 Missing (This is Communication Faults
Table)

721 Thruster 1 Port Coil Level Fault Table 7 on page 137
722 Thruster 1 Port Coil Open Fault (This is Thruster Fault Table)
723 Thruster 1 Port Coil Short Fault
724 Thruster 1 Starboard Coil Level
Fault
725 Thruster 1 Starboard Coil Open
Fault
726 Thruster 1 Starboard Coil Short
Fault
727 Thruster 2 Port Coil Level Fault
731 Thruster 2 Port Coil Open Fault
732 Thruster 2 Port Coil Short Fault
733 Thruster 2 Starboard Coil Level
Fault
734 Thruster 2 Starboard Coil Open
Fault
735 Thruster 2 Starboard Coil Short
Fault
Communication Test
This procedure verifies that the installed EC300JS Control can communicate
using the RS232 and RS485 ports. If the EC300JS Control can power up
successfully, perform this procedure to ensure that these communication
ports are functional.
1. Connect the RS232 communications harness between the EC300JS

Control and the laptop.
2. Start the MFST software and type your password.
3. Click OK or press the Enter key.
4. Select the Express Joystick System and click OK.
5. Select the appropriate COM port or the RS232 connection between
the laptop and the EC300JS Control.
6. Turn on the EC300JS Control. The MFST shows Status: RS232,
Direct Connect to 1 EC300JS Control at the bottom of the screen.
7. Click the Field Configuration button, then the Field Modify button in the
MFST. The MFST should begin reading the configuration information
from the EC300JS Control.
8. When the MFST has finished reading the configuration from the
EC300JS Control, exit the MFST and turn the EC300JS Control off.
This verifies that the EC300JS Control can communicate with the
MFST via RS232.
9. Remove the RS232 harness and connect the RS485 harness.
10. Start the MFST and type your password.
11. Click OK or press the Enter key.
12. Select the Express Joystick System and click OK.
13. Select the appropriate COM port for the RS485 connections between
the laptop and the EC300JS.
14. Turn on the EC300JS Control. The MFST shows Status: RS485, 1
Controller Found at the bottom of the screen.
15. Click the Field Configuration button, then the Field Modify button in
the MFST. The MFST begins reading the configuration information
from the EC300JS Control.
16. When the MFST has finished reading the configuration, exit the MFST
and turn the EC300JS Control off. This verifies that the EC300JS
Control can communicate with the MFST via RS485.
Entering Diagnostics Mode
The MFST software can also be used to perform diagnostic tests. Diagnostics
Mode tests verify operation of the EC300JS Control, the integrity and function
of the external circuits, and provide a means to energize and troubleshoot
the thrusters. Errors are shown on the MFST screen.
Diagnostics screens within tolerance are shown

with green indicators.
Enter diagnostics mode as follows:
1. Launch the MFST and connect to the EC300JS Control.
2. From the Field Configuration Menu click Diagnostics. The

Diagnostics window opens as shown in the example below.
The General window provides hardware and software information for

the control.
3. Click NVM Fault Log. A summary of the logged faults are displayed
as shown in the following example.
Figure 8. NVM Fault Log Diagnostics Window
4. The EC300JS maintains a log of the last 52 faults detected, it is

appended to the log. If 52 fault log entries already exist, the oldest
entry is overwritten with the new fault information
All faults are considered to be part of the long fault log and cannot be
cleared from the long fault log unless overwritten by a new fault as
described above. Newly detected faults are also present in the short
log until cleared by the user through the MFST. The following points
provide information for using the fault log:
• Snapshot data for a fault can be displayed by highlighting the

fault in the summary and clicking the Detail button. Return to
the fault summary by clicking the Summary button.
• Click the View Short Logs button to view only the faults that
have been logged since the short log was last cleared. Return
to the full list by clicking the View Long Logs button.
• Click the Clear Short Log button to clear the flag indicating that
a fault belongs to the short list.
This only clears the faults displayed when viewing

the short log, but does not delete any faults from
the log itself. All log entries are still available in the
long log until overwritten by a new fault.
• The full fault log may be saved to a text file by clicking the Save
to File button.
• The full fault log may be printed by clicking the Print button.
• The fault log summary may be viewed by the time that the
fault was detected or grouped together by the fault type.
When grouped by fault type, only the most recently detected
fault’s snapshot data will be displayed when the Detail button
is clicked.
5. Based on the errors shown in the fault log, determine the diagnostics
window to view as shown in the following section.
Diagnostic System Screens
The following figures provide examples of the diagnostics windows provided

by the MFST application.
Figure 9. Power Diagnostics Window
Figure 10. Joystick Diagnostics Window
Figure 11. Sensor Input Diagnostics Window
Figure 12. Communications Diagnostics Window
Figure 13. Miscellaneous I/O Diagnostics Window
Fault Information Tables
The following tables provide information about the software covered faults.
Table 3. Internal Errors

Flash Alarm Group Fault Name Resolution
Code
224 Reference Voltage Faults 2.5V Reference Low This fault indicates an internal problem with the
EC300JS Control. The EC300JS must be returned
to Twin Disc Inc.
225 Reference Voltage Faults 2.5V Reference High This fault indicates an internal problem with the
EC300JS Control. The EC300JS must be returned
to Twin Disc Inc.
226 Recoverable Configuration Joystick 1 Center Con- figura- This fault indicates that the center calibration has
Fault tion Fault failed. Recalibrate center.
227 Joystick 2 Center Con- figura-
tion Fault
231 Joystick 3 Center Con- figura-
tion Fault
232 Non-Recoverable NVM Faults Flash CRC Fault This fault indicates the software loaded in the
EC300JS Control is corrupt. The system software
must be re-installed.
233 Joystick Missing Fault Joystick N Brand Mismatch This fault indicates that the connected Joystick does
not match the configured data.
241 Non-Recoverable NVM Faults Hardware Version EC300JS Controls must be version 4 or later hard-
ware. The EC300JS Control must be replaced.
242 NVM Read/Write Faults Clock Calendar Write Fault Fault indicates error when reading/writing calibra-
tion or tuning data to the EC300JS Control. Cycle
ignition power to the EC300JS Control and replace
EC300JS Control if problem persists. Note: Joy-
stick calibration and/or re-tuning may need to be
required.
243 NVM Read/Write Faults Clock Calendar Read Fault Fault indicates error when reading/writing calibra-
tion or tuning data to the EC300JS Control. Cycle
EC300JS Control if problem persists. Note: Joy-
stick calibration and/or re-tuning may need to be
required.
244 NVM Read/Write Faults EEPROM Write Fault Fault indicates error when reading/writing con-
figuration data to the EC300JS Control. Cycle
EC300JS Control if problem persists.
245 NVM Read/Write Faults EEPROM Read Fault Fault indicates error when reading/writing configura-
tion data to EC300JS Control. Cycle ignition power
to the EC300JS Control and replace EC300JS
Control if problem persists.
251 Internal Processor Faults Internal Clock Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
contact Twin Disc Product Services if problem
recurs.
252 Internal Processor Faults Watchdog Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.
254 Internal Processor Faults Stack Overflow Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.
255 Internal Processor Faults Stack Underflow Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.
256 Internal Processor Faults Undefined Opcode Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.

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257 Internal Processor Faults Protected Instruction Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.
261 Internal Processor Faults Illegal Word Operand Access Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
Fault contact Twin Disc Product Services if problem
recurs.
262 Internal Processor Faults Illegal Instruction Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.
263 Internal Processor Faults Illegal External Bus Access Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
Fault contact Twin Disc Product Services if problem
recurs.
264 Internal Processor Faults Undefined Trap Fault Internal EC300JS Control fault. Cycle power and
recurs.
266 Non-Recoverable NVM Faults Configuration Corrupt Fault Configuration data loaded in the EC300JS Control
has been corrupted. This can occur if power to the
EC300JS Control was interrupted during a data
write. Update the EC300JS Control configuration
from the most recently saved configuration file.
Contact the Twin Disc Service Department if a con-
figuration file is not available or if the fault recurs.
267 Recoverable NVM Faults Main Configuration CRC Fault This fault indicates that the main configuration data
block was corrupt, but a valid backup block was
available. The EC300JS Control automatically uses
the main data from the backup. This can occur if
power to the EC300JS Control was interrupted
during a data write. Verify the stability of the power
supplied to the EC300JS Control. The EC300JS
Control may need to be replaced if the fault recurs.
271 Recoverable NVM Faults Configuration Mismatch Fault This fault indicates that the backup configura-
tion data block did not match the main block. The
EC300JS Control automatically updated the backup
data from the main. This can occur if power to the
EC300JS Control was interrupted during a data
write. Verify the stability of the power supplied to
the EC300JS Control. The EC300JS Control may
need to be replaced if the fault recurs.
272 Non-Recoverable NVM Faults Control Type Fault This fault indicates EC300JS software loaded into
non-EC300JS Control hardware. The EC300JS
must be returned to Twin Disc Inc.
273 Recoverable NVM Faults Clock Calendar Corrupt Fault This fault indicates the main and backup calibra-
tion and tuning data was corrupt. This can occur if
power to the EC300JS Control was interrupted dur-
ing a data write. All joysticks must be re-calibrated
and the vessel re-tuned. The EC300JS Control may
need to be replaced if the problem recurs.
274 Recoverable NVM Faults Clock Calendar CRC Mis- This fault indicates that the backup calibration and
match Fault tuning data block did not match the main data. The
EC300JS automatically updated the backup data to
match the main data. This fault can occur if power
to the EC300JS Control was interrupted during a
data write or if the ignition switch was not used to
power down the EC300JS Control. Verify the stabil-
ity of the power supplied to the EC300JS Control.
The EC300JS Control may need to be replaced if
the fault recurs.
275 Recoverable NVM Faults Clock Calendar Main CRC This fault indicates that the main calibration and
Fault tuning data block was invalid. The EC300JS auto-
matically updated the main data from the backup
data. This fault can occur if power to the EC300JS
Control was interrupted during a data write. Verify
the stability of the power supplied to the EC300JS
Control. The EC300JS Control may need to be
replaced if the fault recurs.

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276 Recoverable NVM Faults Clock Calendar Backup CRC This fault indicates that the backup calibration and
Fault tuning data block was invalid. The EC300JS auto-
matically updated the backup data from the main
data. This fault can occur if power to the EC300JS
Control was interrupted during a data write or if
ignition power was not used to power down the
EC300JS Control. Verify the stability of the power
supplied to the EC300JS Control. The EC300JS
Control may need to be replaced if the fault recurs.
277 Recoverable Configuration Coil Fault Limit Configuration This fault indicates invalid data for detecting coil
Faults Fault faults was present in the configuration. Default val-
ues are being used and the configuration updated.
372 External Control Port Transmission No Control Verify that the EC300 control functions normally at
Fault a lever station. If not, refer to the EC300 Configu-
ration and Troubleshooting Manual (1025568) to
correct the port EC300 Control problem.
373 External Control Starboard Transmission No Verify that the EC300 control functions normally at
Control Fault a lever station. If not, refer to the EC300 Configu-
ration and Troubleshooting Manual (1025568) to
correct the starboard EC300 Control problem.
374 Non-Recoverable Configura- Thruster Configuration Fault Thruster configuration data loaded in the EC300JS
tion Faults control has been corrupted. This can occur if power
to the EC300JS was interrupted during a data write.
Update the EC300JS configuration from the most
recently saved configuration file or reconfigure
using MFST. Contact Twin Disc Product Service
if a configuration file is not available or if the fault
recurs.
375 Recoverable Configuration Joystick Sensitivity Configura- Joystick Sensitivity Configuration data is out side
Faults tion Fault the minimum or maximum allowed setting. Update
the EC300JS configuration from the most recently
saved configuration file or reconfigure using MFST.
Contact Twin Disc Product Service if a configuration
file is not available or if the fault recurs.
426 Non-Recoverable Configura- Joystick Table Configuration This fault indicates an invalid joystick table was
tion Faults Fault detected in the configuration. Default data is not
available. Update the EC300JS Control configura-
tion from the most recently saved configuration
file. Contact the Twin Disc Service Department if a
configuration file is not available.
427 Recoverable Configuration Manual Thruster Panel Con- This fault indicates an invalid number of manual
Faults figuration Fault thruster panels and/or panels per station was pres-
ent in the configuration. The panels have been
re-configured to the default setting of one bow-only
manual panel present. The configuration must
be updated if this does not match the hardware
installed.
431 Recoverable Configuration Joystick Enable Configuration This fault indicates an invalid number of joystick sta-
Faults Fault tions were enabled in the configuration. The con-
figuration has been updated to the default setting of
Joystick Station 1 enabled and all others disabled.
The configuration must be updated if this does not
match the hardware installed.
432 Recoverable Configuration Thruster Dither Configuration This fault indicates invalid thruster coil dither set-
Faults Fault tings were present in the configuration. Default
values are being used and the configuration has
been updated.
433 Recoverable Configuration Bow Thruster Slew Rate Con- This fault indicates an invalid bow thruster slew
Faults figuration Fault rate was detected in the configuration. The default
value has been used and the configuration updated.
434 Recoverable Configuration Stern Thruster Slew Rate This fault indicates an invalid stern thruster slew
Faults Configuration Fault rate was detected in the configuration. The default
value has been used and the configuration updated.

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444 Non-Recoverable Configura- Bow Thruster Map Configura- This fault indicates an invalid bow thruster com-
tion Faults tion Fault mand % to current map was detected in the
configuration. Default data is not available. Update
the EC300JS Control from the most recently saved
configuration file. Contact the Twin Disc Service
Department if a configuration file is not available.
445 Non-Recoverable Configura- Stern Thruster Map Configura- This fault indicates an invalid stern thruster
tion Faults tion Fault command % to current map was detected in the
configuration. Default data is not available. Update
the EC300JS Control from the most recently saved
configuration file. Contact the Twin Disc Service
Department if a configuration file is not available.
446 Recoverable Configuration Oil Temperature Switch Con- This fault indicates an invalid setting for the oil tem-
Faults figuration Fault perature switch was present in the configuration.
The oil temperature switch has been reconfigured to
the default settings. Verify that the default settings
match the hardware installed.
447 Recoverable Configuration Oil Filter Switch Configuration This fault indicates an invalid setting for the oil filter
Faults Fault switch was present in the configuration. The oil
filter switch has been reconfigured to the default
settings. Verify that the default settings match the
hardware installed.
451 Recoverable Configuration Oil Level Switch Configuration This fault indicates an invalid setting for the oil level
Faults Fault switch was present in the configuration. The oil
filter switch has been reconfigured to the default
settings. Verify that the default settings match the
hardware installed.
452 Recoverable Configuration Oil Temperature Sensor Con- This fault indicates an invalid setting for the oil tem-
Faults figuration Fault perature sensor was present in the configuration.
The oil temperature sensor has been reconfigured
to the default settings. Verify that the default set-
tings match the hardware installed.
453 Recoverable Configuration Transmission Slew Rate Con- This fault indicates an invalid bow thruster com-
Faults figuration Fault mand to thruster slew rate map was present in the
configuration. A default transmission slew rate is
being used, but the configuration has not been
updated. Update the EC300JS Control from the
most recently saved configuration file. Contact the
Twin Disc Service Department if a configuration file
is not available.
561 Non-Recoverable Configura- Thruster Type Configuration This fault indicates an invalid thruster type was de-
tion Faults Fault tected in the configuration. The thruster type must
be corrected in the configuration.
562 Recoverable Configuration Joystick 1 Center Configura- This fault indicates invalid center point calibration
Faults tion Fault values were detected for Joystick Station 1. It
has been set to “Not Calibrated” and must be re-
563 Joystick 2 Center Configura- calibrated.
tion Fault
564 Joystick 3 Center Calibration
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault

Code
573 Joystick Calibration Faults Joystick 1 Center Not Cali- The flash code indicates that calibration data for
brated Inhibit Joystick Station 1 does not exist and the station
must be calibrated. NOTE: This is considered an
574 Joystick 2 Center Not Cali- inhibit and is not written to the fault log.
brated Inhibit
524 Joystick 3 Center Not Cali-
brated Inhibit
brated Inhibit
brated Inhibit
brated Inhibit
454 Invalid Command Faults Thruster 1 Simultaneous Internal Control fault. Cycle power and contact
Direction Fault Twin Disc Product Services if problem recurs.
455 Thruster 2 Simultaneous
Direction Fault
456 Invalid Command Faults Port Transmission Internal Control fault. Cycle power and contact
Simultaneous Direction Fault Twin Disc Product Services if problem recurs.
Starboard Transmission
457 Simultaneous Direction Fault
461 Invalid Command Faults Bow Thruster Level Command Internal Control fault. Cycle power and contact
Fault Twin Disc Product Services if problem recurs.
462 Stern Thruster Level
Command Fault
463 Invalid Command Faults Port Transmission Speed Internal Control fault. Cycle power and contact
Command Fault Twin Disc Product Services if problem recurs.
Starboard Transmission
464 Speed Command Fault
466 Thruster Panel Faults Thruster Panel 1 Brand This fault indicates that the connected Thruster
Mismatch Panel does not match the configured data.
Thruster Panel 2 Brand
Mismatch
Mismatch
Mismatch
Mismatch
Mismatch
Table 4. Power Faults

Code
222 Power Faults Supply Voltage Low This fault indicates both main and auxiliary input power
fell below 10.1V. This fault will automatically clear if
either the main or auxiliary input power rise above 10.9V.
1. Disconnect J13 from the control and measure the
voltage across pins 1 and 3 (main) and across pins 2 and
3 (auxiliary) of the connector. Verify the wiring to the J13
connector and/or correct the external power supply problem
if either voltage is less than approximately 10.1 volts.
2. Re-connect the J13 connector to the control.
3. Enter Diagnostics Mode and select the Power test.
4. Verify the main and auxiliary battery power displayed

are approximately what was measured in step 1. Replace
EC300JS Control if the displayed voltages are less than
10.1 volts but the measured voltages were significantly
more than 10.1 volts.
223 Power Faults Supply Voltage High This fault indicates either main or auxiliary input power
rose above 32.0V. This fault will automatically clear once
both main and auxiliary input power fall below 30.0V.
1. Disconnect J13 from the control and measure the
voltage across pins 1 and 3 (main) and across pins 2 and
3 (auxiliary) of the connector. Verify the wiring to the J13
connector and/or correct the external power supply problem
if either voltage is more than approximately 32.0 volts.
2. Re-connect the J13 connector to the control.
3. Enter Diagnostics Mode and select the Power test.
4. Verify the main and auxiliary battery power displayed

are approximately what was measured in step 1. Replace
EC300JS Control if the displayed voltages are more than
32.0 volts but the measured voltages were significantly
less than 32.0 volts.
221 J9 Pwr Over-Current Dstn Over Current The EC300JS Control detected excessive current at J9-1
Fault that provides power to the EC300JS Controls:
1. Disconnect J9 from the EC300JS Control.
2. Cycle power and replace the EC300JS Control if the

fault recurs with J9 disconnected.
3. Re-connect J9 to the EC300JS Control.
4. Disconnect the J1939 harness from J4 of EC300

Controls.
5. Cycle power on the EC300JS and check for a short in

the J1939 harnessing if the fault recurs with the EC300
controls disconnected.
6. Individually re-connect the EC300 controls to the J1939

harnessing. Replace the EC300 control if the fault recurs
when that EC300 is connected.
Table 4. Power Faults

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321 J11 Pwr Over-Current J11 Pwr Over- Current Fault The EC300JS Control detected excessive current at J11-
Fault 1 that provides power to the thruster control panels::
1. Disconnect J11 from the EC300JS Control.
2. Cycle power and replace the EC300JS Control if the

fault recurs with J11 disconnected.
3. Re-connect J11 to the EC300JS Control.
4. Disconnect all manual thruster control panels at each

panel.
5. Cycle power on the EC300JS and check for a short

in the panel harnessing if the fault recurs with all panels
disconnected. Repair or replace the harnessing as
required.
6. Individually re-connect each manual control panel.

Replace the panel if the fault recurs when that panel is
connected.
Table 5. Communications Faults

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411 CAN Thruster Faults Bow Thruster Inhibited This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
Twin Disc Thruster system that the Thruster Interface
(Translator) is connected. Review the Thruster System
documentation or contact the thruster system represen-
tative to resolve the problem.
412 CAN Thruster Faults Bow Thruster Missing This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
413 CAN Thruster Faults Bow Thruster 2 Inhibited This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
414 CAN Thruster Faults Bow Thruster 2 Missing This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
415 CAN Thruster Faults Stern Thruster Inhibited This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
416 CAN Thruster Faults Stern Thruster Missing This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
512 CAN Thruster Faults Thruster Interface Missing This fault could indicates there is either a likely a problem
with the Non-Twin Disc Thruster system that the Thruster
Interface (Translator) is connected or a problem with
the CAN Bus between the EC300JS and the Translator.
Verify the harnesses, including proper termination of the
bus, between the EC300JS Control and the Translator.
Repair/replace the harness as required. ·Review the
Thruster System documentation or contact the thruster
system representative to resolve a Non-Twin Disc Thrust-
er system problem.
621 Bus Failures J1939 Bus Off This fault indicates a wiring problem exists in the J1939
communication bus (J9). Verify all harness connections
between the EC300JS and the EC300 transmission
EC300JS Controls.
622 Bus Failures J1939 No Nodes This fault indicates no other EC300JS Controls were de-
tected on the J1939 communication bus (J9) and could
indicate that a wiring problem exists. Verify at least one
EC300 transmission EC300JS Control is powered and
verify all harness connections between the EC300JS and
the EC300 transmission EC300JS Controls.
Table 5. Communications Faults

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623 J1939 Comm Faults Port EC300 Missing The EC300JS Control has not detected the port EC300
Control on the J1939 bus.
• Verify the Port EC300 transmission control is powered.
• Verify that the EC300 functions normally at an EC300
lever station. If not, refer to the EC300 troubleshooting
manual to correct the port EC300 problem.
• Verify that EJS is enabled in the port EC300 configuration.
• Verify the harnesses, including proper termination of
the J1939 bus, between the port EC300JS Control and
the EC300JS Control. Repair/replace the harness as
required.
• Verify that the EC300JS is receiving the message
from the port EC300 EC300JS Control by entering
Diagnostics and selecting the Communications Monitor
test. Ensure the Port EC300JS Control is selected and
click “Capture”. The EC300JS will detect this fault if the
Rx Data Rate is slower than 2500 ms.
624 J1939 Comm Faults Starboard EC300 Missing The EC300JS Control has not detected the starboard
EC300 Control on the J1939 bus.
• Verify the starboard EC300 transmission control is
powered.
• Verify that the EC300 functions normally at an EC300
lever station. If not, refer to the EC300 troubleshooting
manual to correct the port EC300 problem.
• Verify that EJS is enabled in the port EC300 configuration.
• Verify the harnesses, including proper termination of
the J1939 bus, between the port EC300JS Control and
the EC300JS Control. Repair/replace the harness as
required.
• Verify that the EC300JS is receiving the message
from the port EC300 EC300JS Control by entering
Diagnostics and selecting the Communications Monitor
test. Ensure the Starboard EC300JS Control is selected
and click “Capture”. The EC300JS will detect this fault
if the Rx Data Rate is slower than 2500 ms.
625 J1939 / NMEA 2000 J4 Bus This fault indicates there is either a problem with the J4
Comms Bus or there are no devises connected.
• Verify the harnesses, including proper termination of the
J4 bus, between the EC300JS Control and the GPS and
Thruster Panels as needed depending on installation.
Repair/replace the harness as required.
• If harness is proper, check the connection of installed
devises. If the control does not get any response from
any devises, it will trigger this fault. Repair/Replace
devices as required.
655 CAN Thruster Faults Stern Thruster 2 Inhibited This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
656 CAN Thruster Faults Stern Thruster 2 Missing This fault indicates there a likely a problem with the Non-
Table 6. Station Faults

Flash Alarm Fault Name Resolution
Code Group
521 Joystick Supply Joystick 1 Supply Not applicable as the system uses digital joysticks.
Low Faults
322 Joystick Joystick 1 Missing Not applicable as the system uses digital joysticks.
Calibration Faults
333 Joystick Integrity Joystick 1 Integrity Not applicable as the system uses digital joysticks.
Faults
344 Joystick Axis Joystick 1 Axis Not applicable as the system uses digital joysticks.
Faults Range Fault
345 Joystick 2 Axis
Range Fault
346 Joystick 3 Axis
Range Fault
347 Joystick 4 Axis
Range Fault
351 Joystick 5 Axis
Range Fault
352 Joystick 6 Axis
Range Fault

Code Group
355 Joystick Select Joystick 1 Select The measured value of the joystick select switch circuit is not within
Faults Invalid the open or closed ranges. Enter Diagnostics and select the Joystick
356 Joystick 2 Select test at the faulted station. Verify the select voltage reading while the
Invalid select switch is both pressed and released.
357 Joystick 3 Select
Invalid
Valid voltages for the select switch are 2.0±0.3V for a released switch
and <0.7V for a pressed switch.
• If the select voltage remains constant regardless of whether the switch
is pressed or released, turn off the control and plug the harness from
the faulted joystick into a different station connector (J1, J2, or J3).
Note: The joystick station corresponding to the new joystick station
connector used must be enabled in the configuration. Replace the
EC300JS Control if the faulted select voltage is still indicated at the
original station.
• If the faulted select switch is now on the new station connector, inspect
the harness for damage, continuity, or corrosion. Repair or replace the
harness if any problems are found.
• Replace the joystick if no harness problems are found or if the
invalid select voltage only occurs while the switch is either pressed
or released.
361 Joystick Select Joystick 1 Select The measured value of the joystick select switch circuit has been in the
Faults Stuck closed position (<0.7V) for more than 60 seconds. With the EC300JS
362 Joystick 2 Select control unpowered, disconnect the faulted joystick at the EC300JS.
Stuck Enter Diagnostics and select the Joystick test at the faulted station.
363 Joystick 3 Select • Verify the select voltage reading is in the disconnected range (>4.5V).
Stuck Replace the EC300JS if the select voltage remains in the closed range
364 Joystick 4 Select with the harness disconnected.
Stuck
• Turn off the EC300JS and reconnect the harness from the faulted
365 Joystick 5 Select joystick to the EC300JS. Disconnect the harness at the joystick station.
Stuck Repower the EC300JS and enter Diagnostics. If the select voltage
366 Joystick 6 Select remains in the closed range with the joystick station disconnected,
Stuck inspect the harness for damage, continuity, or corrosion. Repair or
replace the harness if any problems are found.
• Replace the joystick station if the select voltage remains in the closed
range only while the joystick station is connected.

Code Group
467 Thruster Panel Thruster Panel 1 This fault indicates there is an internal problem with the indicated
Faults Bow Integrity J1939 Thruster Panel. Replace the faulty J1039 thruster panel to
resolve the problem.
Thruster Panel 1
Stern Integrity
Thruster Panel 2
Bow Integrity
Thruster Panel 2
Stern Integrity
Thruster Panel 3
Bow Integrity
Thruster Panel 3
Stern Integrity
Thruster Panel 4
Bow Integrity
Thruster Panel 4
Stern Integrity
Thruster Panel 5
Bow Integrity
Thruster Panel 5
Stern Integrity
Thruster Panel 6
Bow Integrity
Thruster Panel 6
Stern Integrity
471 Thruster Panel 1 This fault indicates the J1939 Thruster Panel 1 calibration is out of
Calibration range. Calibrate the thruster panel to resolve calibration problem.

Code Group
547 Joystick Disable Joystick 1 Disable The measured value of its Joystick disable switch is not within the ‘not
Faults Invalid present’, ‘inactive’, or ‘active’ ranges. Note: Correct all other Joystick
551 Joystick 2 Disable faults before troubleshooting faults related to the joystick disable
Invalid switch.
552 Joystick 3 Disable 1. Enter Diagnostics and select the Joystick test at the faulted station.
Invalid Note the disable switch voltage.
553 Joystick 4 Disable
Invalid 2. Disconnect the two position plug between the disable switch and
the joystick station/harness. The disable switch voltage reported in
Invalid Diagnostics should approach 0V.
555 Joystick 6 Disable 3. Place a jumper between pins 1 and 2 of the two position plug. The
Invalid disable switch voltage reported in Diagnostics should approach 8V. If not,
verify that approximately 8V is present at pin 1 of the two position plug
from the joystick station/harness with the EC300JS control powered and
the station harness connected to the joystick station.
• If 8V is not present verify that the red wire from pin I of the two position
plug is connected to pin 12 of the joystick connector. Replace the
joystick station if the wire is routed properly.
• If 8V is present at the two-position plug, but diagnostics does not report
8V with the jumper installed or 0V with no jumper, inspect the station
harness for damage, continuity, or corrosion. Repair or replace the
4. Check the resistance between pins 1 and 2 of the 2 position receptacle
coming from the switch. The resistance should be -1 kO with the switch
closed and -13.7 kO with the switch open. Verify the switch continuity and
inspect the wiring to the switch if the proper resistance is not measured.
Repair or replace the switch if any problems are found with the switch.
5. Replace the switch kit assembly if the proper resistance measurements

cannot be obtained and all other steps fail to solve the problem.

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536 Joystick Disable Joystick 1 Disable The measured value of its Joystick disable switch is within the ‘not
Faults Missing present’ range.
Missing
Missing Correct all other Joystick faults before trouble-shooting faults
542 Joystick 4 Disable related to the joystick disable switch.
Missing
1. Verify that disable switches are supposed to be included in the
Missing installation and are, in fact, installed. Remove the disable switches from
the configuration if disable switches are not supposed to be included in
544 Joystick 6 Disable the installation.
Missing
2. Enter Diagnostics and select the Joystick test at the faulted station.
Note the disable switch voltage.
3. Disconnect the two position plug between the disable switch and
the joystick station/harness. The disable switch voltage reported in
Diagnostics should approach 0V.
4. Place a jumper between pins 1 and 2 of the two position plug. The
disable switch voltage reported in Diagnostics should approach 8V. If not,
verify that approximately 8V is present at pin 1 of the two position plug
from the joystick station/harness with the EC300JS control powered and
the station harness connected to the joystick station.
• If 8V is not present verify that the red wire from pin 1 of the two position
plug is connected to pin 12 of the joystick connector. Replace the
joystick station if the wire is routed properly.
• If 8V is present at the two-position plug, but diagnostics does not report
8V with the jumper installed, inspect the station harness and the wiring
from the station to the switch for damage, continuity, or corrosion.
Repair or replace the harness/wiring if any problems are found.
631 Manual Thruster Manual Thruster The EC300JS Control has not received a response from the thruster
Panel Missing Panel 1 Missing control panel.
Faults
632 Manual Thruster • Verify that the rotary address switch at the bottom of the panel is set
Panel 2 Missing properly. Panel 1 must be set to address 1, Panel 2 to address 2, etc.
633 Manual Thruster • Verify the voltage between pins 6 and 1 of the faulted panel are
Panel 3 Missing
within 1 or 2 volts of battery power. If not, inspect all connections and
634 Manual Thruster harnesses. Repair or replace as needed.
Panel 4 Missing
• Verify the connections and harnesses between J10 of the EC300JS
635 Manual Thruster Control and the faulted panel. Ensure terminating resistors are
Panel 5 Missing
installed at each end of the RS485 bus. Repair and replace as
636 Manual Thruster required.
Panel 6 Missing
• Swap out the thruster control panel and verify operation. If the
637 Manual Thruster replacement does not produce the fault, replace the faulted panel.
Panel 7 Missing
Otherwise, reinstall the original and replace the EC300JS Control.
641 Manual Thruster
Panel 8 Missing

Code Group
642 Manual Thruster Manual Thruster The EC300JS Control has determined that the thruster control panel is
Panel Button Panel 1 Button Stuck continually sending an activation or deactivation request.
Stuck Faults
643 Manual Thruster • Swap out the thruster control panel and verify operation. If the
Panel 2 Button Stuck
replacement does not produce the fault, replace the faulted panel.
644 Manual Thruster
645 Manual Thruster
646 Manual Thruster
647 Manual Thruster
651 Manual Thruster
652 Manual Thruster
Table 7. Thruster Faults

Code Group
234 Coil Fault Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooling This fault indicates that the measured current is out of tolerance.
Valve 1
• Verify continuity of the cable and its contacts. Clean/repair as
required.
• Enter Diagnostic mode and perform Coil Scan and Powered Coil
tests. If the fault recurs replace the coil and retest. If the fault
recurs reinstall the original coil and replace the EC300JS control.
421 Oil Level Low Fault Oil Level 1 Low The hydraulic level switch indicates a low level condition.
• Verify the oil level in the reservoir.
• Verify the polarity setting (faulted when open/faulted when
closed) for the oil level switch matches the switch installed.
Correct the configuration as needed.
• Disconnect the harness from the oil level switch at the tank.
Verify through the Sensor Input test of Diagnostics that the
oil level switch is open. Place a jumper across the pins of the
switch connector at the tank. Verify that the oil level switch is
closed in Diagnostics.
• If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J12 of
the EC300JS Control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper
across pins 3 and 4 of J12 and replace the EC300JS Control if
the tests directly on the J12 connector fail.
• If the tests on J12 are successful, inspect the cable harness for
damage, continuity or corrosion. Repair or replace the harness
if any problems are found.
• Replace the level switch if all other steps fail to resolve the
problem.

Code Group
422 Oil Temp High Oil Temp 1 High The hydraulic temperature sensor or switch indicates a high
Fault temperature condition.
• If the thrusters have not been used for a long time with the
engines running, engage the thrusters either by the joystick
or the manual panels to increase the flow of the hydraulic fluid
through the coolers. Verify that the fault clears after a few
minutes of thruster operation. (Note: temperature sensor or
switch reading can be verified through the Sensor Input test
in Diagnostics.)
• Inspect the sea strainers and verify that all required valves
are open in order to not restrict the flow of cooling water to the
system.
• If configured for a temperature switch:
◦ Verify that the polarity setting (faulted when open or faulted
when closed) matches the switch installed. Correct the
configuration as needed.
◦ Disconnect the harness from the oil temperature switch at the
tank. Verify through the Sensor Input test of Diagnostics that
the oil temperature switch is open. Place a jumper across
the pins of the switch connector at the tank. Verify that the oil
temperature switch is closed in Diagnostics.
◦ If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J12
of the EC300JS Control. Repeat the previous tests using a
jumper across pins 5 and 6 of J12 and replace the EC300JS
Control if these tests directly on the J12 connector fail.
◦ If the tests on J12 are successful, inspect the cable harness
for damage, continuity or corrosion. Repair or replace the
◦ Replace the temperature switch if all other steps fail to resolve
the problem.
• If a temperature sensor is installed:
◦ Disconnect the harness from the oil temperature sensor at the
tank. With the sensor disconnected, the temperature displayed
in Diagnostics should be ~ 443°C. Place a jumper across the
contacts for the temperature sensor harness. Verify that the
temperature displayed in Diagnostics with the jumper installed
is ~ -191°C.
◦ If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J6 of the
EC300JS Control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper
across pins 1 and 2 of J6 and replace the EC300JS Control
if these tests also fail.
◦ If the tests on J6 are successful, inspect the cable harness for
◦ Replace the temperature sensor if all other steps fail to resolve
the problem.

Code Group
423 Oil Temp Low Fault Oil Temp 1 Low The hydraulic temperature sensor indicates a low temperature
condition.
• Attempt to verify if a cold oil temperature condition actually
exists. If not:
◦ Disconnect the harness from the oil temperature sensor at
the tank. With the sensor disconnected, the temperature
displayed in Diagnostics should be > 400°C. Place a jumper
across the contacts for the temperature sensor harness. Verify
that the temperature displayed in Diagnostics with the jumper
installed is <180°C.
• If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J6 of the
these tests also fail.
• Replace the temperature sensor if all other steps fail to resolve
the problem.
424 Oil Temp Sensor Oil Temp Sensor 1 Circuit The hydraulic temperature sensor has indicated a temperature
Circuit Fault outside it’s configured operational range.
• Verify that the sensor is properly installed and that all
connections are secure.
• Disconnect the harness from the oil temperature sensor at the
in Diagnostics should be >400°C. Place a jumper across the
is <180°C.
• If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J6 of the
these tests also fail.
the problem.

Code Group
425 Filter Bypassed Filter 1 Bypassed The hydraulic filter switch indicates that the filter is being by-
passed.
• Check oil temperature. The flow sensor may incorrectly sense
a bypassed condition if the oil is more viscous due to lower
temperature.
• Replace the filter.
• If replacing the filter did not solve the problem:
◦ Verify the polarity setting (faulted when open/faulted when
closed) for the oil filter switch matches the switch installed.
◦ Disconnect the harness from the oil filter switch at the manifold.
Verify through the Sensor Input test of Diagnostics that the oil
filter switch is open. Place a jumper across the pins of the
switch harness at the tank. Verify that the oil filter switch is
◦ If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J12
of the EC300JS Control. Repeat the previous tests using a
jumper across pins 1 and 2 of J12 and replace the EC300JS
Control if the tests directly on the J12 connector fail.
◦ If the tests on J12 are successful, inspect the cable harness
for damage, continuity or corrosion. Repair or replace the
◦ Replace the filter switch if all other steps fail to resolve the
problem.
435 Oil Level Low Fault Oil Level 2 Low The hydraulic level switch indicates a low level condition.
• Verify the oil level in the reservoir.
closed) for the oil level switch matches the switch installed.
Correct the configuration as needed
• Disconnect the harness from the oil level switch at the tank.
oil level switch is open. Place a jumper across the pins of the
switch connector at the tank. Verify that the oil level switch is
the control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper across
pins 5 and 6 of J12 and replace the EC300JS control if the tests
directly on the J12 connector fail.
• Replace the level switch if all other steps fail to resolve the
problem.

Code Group
436 Oil Temp High Oil Temp 2 High The hydraulic temperature sensor or switch indicates a high
Fault temperature condition.
• If the thrusters have not been used for a long time with the
engines running, engage the thrusters either by the joystick
or the manual panels to increase the flow of the hydraulic
fluid through the coolers. Verify that the fault clears after a few
minutes of thruster operation. (Note: temperature sensor or
switch reading can be verified through the Sensor Input test
in Diagnostics.)
• Inspect the sea strainers and verify that all required valves
are open in order to not restrict the flow of cooling water to the
system.
• If a temperature sensor is installed:
in Diagnostics should be- 443°C. Place a jumper across the
is--191°C.
◦ If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J6 of
the control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper across
pins 4 and 5 of J6 and replace the EC300JS control if these
tests also fail.
◦ Replace the temperature sensor if all other steps fail to resolve
the problem.
437 Oil Temp Low Fault • Oil Temp 2 Low The hydraulic temperature sensor indicates a low temperature
condition.
• Attempt to verify if a cold oil temperature condition actually
exists. If not:
in Diagnostics should be > 400°C. Place a jumper across the
is <180°C.
the EC300JS control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper
across pins 4 and 5 of J6 and replace the EC300JS if these
tests also fail.
the problem.

Code Group
441 Oil Temp Sensor Oil Temp Sensor 2 Circuit The hydraulic temperature sensor has indicated a temperature
Circuit Fault outside it’s configured operational range.
• Verify that the sensor is properly installed and that all
connections are secure.
• Disconnect the harness from the oil temperature sensor at the
in Diagnostics should be >400°C. Place a jumper across the
is <180°C.
• lf the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J6 of the
EC300JS control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper
across pins 4 and 5 of J6 and replace the EC300JS if these
tests also fail.
the problem.
442 Filter Bypassed Filter 2 Bypassed The hydraulic filter switch indicates that the filter is being by-
passed.
• Check oil temperature. The flow sensor may incorrectly sense
a bypassed condition if the oil is more viscous due to lower
temperature.
• Replace the filter.
• If replacing the filter did not solve the problem:
closed) for the oil filter switch matches the switch installed.
◦ Disconnect the harness from the oil filter switch at the manifold.
oil filter switch is open. Place a jumper across the pins of the
switch harness at the tank. Verify that the oil filter switch is
◦ If the previous tests failed, remove the connector from J8 of
the EC300JS control. Repeat the previous tests using a jumper
across pins 3 and 4 of J8 and replace the EC300JS if the tests
directly on the J8 connector fail.
if any problems are found. Replace the filter switch if all other
steps fail to resolve the problem.
443 Coil Fault Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooling This fault indicates that the measured current is out of tolerance.
Valve 2
required.
• Enter Diagnostic mode and perform Coil Scan and Powered Coil
tests. If the fault recurs replace the coil and retest. If the fault
recurs reinstall the original coil and replace the EC300JS control.

Code Group
721 Coil Faults Thruster 1 Port Coil Level This fault indicates that the measured current is out of tolerance.
Fault
required.
• Enter Diagnostic Mode and perform 8 COIL TEST/. If the fault
recurs replace the coil and retest. If the fault recurs reinstall the
original coil and replace the EC300JS Control.
722 Coil Faults Thruster 1 Port Coil Open This fault indicates that a coil open condition exists.
Fault
required.
723 Coil Faults Thruster 1 Port Coil Short This fault indicates that a coil short condition exists.
Fault
required.
724 Coil Faults Thruster 1 Starboard Coil This fault indicates that the measured current is out of tolerance.
Level Fault
required.
725 Coil Faults Thruster 1 Starboard Coil This fault indicates that a coil open condition exists.
Open Fault
required.
726 Coil Faults Thruster 1 Starboard Coil This fault indicates that a coil short condition exists.
Short Fault
required.
727 Coil Faults Thruster 2 Port Coil Level This fault indicates that the measured current is out of tolerance.
Fault
required.
731 Coil Faults Thruster 2 Port Coil Open This fault indicates that a coil open condition exists.
Fault
required.

Code Group
732 Coil Faults Thruster 2 Port Coil Short This fault indicates that a coil short condition exists.
Fault
required.
733 Coil Faults Thruster 2 Starboard Coil This fault indicates that the measured current is out of tolerance.
Level Fault
required.
734 Coil Faults Thruster 2 Starboard Coil This fault indicates that a coil open condition exists.
Open Fault
required.
735 Coil Faults Thruster 2 Starboard Coil This fault indicates that a coil short condition exists.
Short Fault
required.
Table 8. Express Positioning Faults

Code Group
235 Express GPS Missing This fault indicates there is a problem with either the J4 Bus or
Positioning Faults the GPS device.
• Verify the harnesses, including proper termination of the J4 bus,
between the EC300JS Control and the GPS. Repair/replace the
harness as required.
• Verify the GPS is connected properly. If the J4 Bus harness
is correct the GPS Device is connected properly, replace the
GPS as needed.
236 Express Compass Missing This fault indicates there is a problem with either the J4 Bus or
Positioning Faults the GPS device.
• Verify the harnesses, including proper termination of the J4 bus,
between the EC300JS Control and the GPS. Repair/replace the
harness as required.
• Verify the GPS is connected properly. If the J4 Bus harness
is correct the GPS Device is connected properly, replace the
GPS as needed.
237 Express Invalid GPS Device This fault indicates that the connected GPS does not match the
Positioning Faults configured data.
376 Express Invalid GPS Position This fault indicates the GPS signal may be weak or blocked. If
Positioning Faults possible, reposition the vessel to improve the GPS signal.
377 Express Invalid Heading This fault indicates the GPS signal may be weak or blocked. If
Positioning Faults possible, reposition the vessel to improve the GPS signal.
©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated Appendix A: Configuration Form
Appendix A: Configuration Form
To aid in configuration using MFST, make copies of these forms and fill
them out using the system’s build information provided by Twin Disc system
drawings and order.
Form 1: Station Configuration

Station # Joystick Enable Joystick Disable J1939 Thruster
Switch Panel
Station 1 Enabled / Disabled Enabled / Disabled Enabled / Disabled
Joystick Station Type Analog / Digital
RS-485 Thruster Panel
Configuration
Number of Manual Thruster
Control Stations
Number of Manual Thruster
Panels Per Station
Miscellaneous
Enable Diagnostic Message Enabled / Disabled
Joystick Active Indication is
Set When Manual Panels are Enabled / Disabled
Active
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Appendix A: Configuration Form ©2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated
Form 2: Thrusters / Transmissions

System Thrusters / Transmissions
Number of Transmissions
1 2
Bow Thruster Only Not Allowed Selected / Not Selected
Dual Bow Thruster (Cata- Not Allowed Selected / Not Selected
maran)
Dual Bow Thruster (Mono- Not Allowed Selected / Not Selected
hull)
Bow and Stern Thruster Selected / Selected / Not Selected
Not Selected
Allow Joystick Mode when faults are Enabled / Disabled
present that affect vessel maneuverability
Thruster Type
BCS Selected / Not Selected
CAN-Based Translator Selected / Not Selected
Slew Rate Limit
Bow Slew Rate Limit
Increasing (500 to 10000 mSec)
(mSec for 0% to 100%)
Decreasing (500 to 10000 mSec)
Stern Slew Rate Limit
Increasing (500 to 10000 mSec)
Decreasing (500 to 10000 mSec)
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Form 3: Hydraulic
Hydraulic Oil Temperature
System 1 Switch Enabled / Disabled
High Temp When Closed Enabled / Disabled
High Temp When Open Enabled / Disabled
The System will only allow either 1 Temperature Switch without

Cooling Valve options or up to 2 Temperature Sensors with the
Cooling valves options.
System 1 Sensor Enabled / Disabled
Aux. Hydraulic Cooling
Enabled / Disabled
Valve 1
System 2 Sensor Enabled / Disabled
Aux. Hydraulic Cooling
Enabled / Disabled
Valve 2
Fault Temperature °C / °F
Fault Temperature Minimum ‘-103ºF (-75ºC) to 32ºF (0ºC)
Fault Temperature Maximum 122ºF (50ºC) to 392ºF (200ºC)
Hydraulic Oil Level
Low Oil Level When Closed Enabled / Disabled
Low Oil Level When Open Enabled / Disabled
Hydraulic Oil Filter
Filter Bypassed When
Enabled / Disabled
Closed
Filter Bypassed When Open Enabled / Disabled
Form 4: Alarms
Bus None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Relay/J1939 Msg Only/J1939
Panel Alarm/Display Alarm
Coil None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
J9 Pwr Over Current None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Filter Bypassed None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Internal CPU None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Invalid Command None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
J1939 / NMEA 2000 Comms None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Axis None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Calibration None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Integrity None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Disable None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Missing None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Select None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Joystick Supply None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Form 4: Alarms
Thruster Panel None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Non Recoverable Configuration None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Non Recoverable NV Memory None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
NVM Read / Write None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Oil Level Low None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Oil Temperature Circuit None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Oil Temperature High None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Oil Temperature Low None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Power Fault None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Recoverable Configuration None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Recoverable NV Memory None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Reference Voltage None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
J11 Pwr Over Current None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
External Control None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Form 4: Alarms
Express Positioning None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
CAN Thruster None/Alarm 1 Relay/Alarm 2
Alarm Acknowledge Time (Minutes)
(Default 2 minutes)
Relay Closed for Fault Condition Enabled / Disabled
Relay Open for Fault Condition Enabled / Disabled
Form 5: EC300 Express Joystick System Settings

Joystick Mode Operating Parameters
Joystick Mode Input Idle Speed (RPM)
Minimum 600 - 950
Maximum 650 - 950
Commanded Propeller Speed (RPM)
Minimum(0%) 20 - 200
EJS Neutral Validation
Selected / Not Selected
Disabled
Engine Parameters
Base Transmission Input Idle Speed (RPM)
0% Throttle 400 - 800
Max Transmission Input Speed (RPM)
100% Throttle 800 - 4000
These speeds are the nominal engine rpm when the throttle is
commanded to the specific percent. Changing these numbers does
not change the Joystick Mode Input Idles Speed. They must be
entered here for internal calculation purposes.
Joystick Mode Throttle Slew Rate
Slew Rate Limit (mSec For 0% to 100%)
Normal to 500.0
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The name Twin Disc, Express Joystick System, QuickShift,

Express Joystick System

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Safety Alert Symbol

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used throughout this

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical

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Because of the possible danger to people or property from accidents that

Proper installation procedures must be used. Proper safety devices, such

Terms and Definitions

Degree of Hazard and Safety Label

DANGER Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would

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Important Safety Notices

Selecting NEUTRAL disengages transmission clutches but does not

To prevent accidental starting of the engine when performing routine

Lifting Bolt Holes

Select lifting eyebolts to obtain maximum thread engagement with bolt

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The EC300JS EJS can be used in two modes:

This manual provides the information necessary for configuring and

The Express Joystick System Installation Manual (1026422) is available

This manual is intended to facilitate the configuration of the EC300JS Control

EC300JS Express Joystick System® Configuration and Troubleshooting Manual #1026423 5

6 EC300JS Express Joystick System® Configuration and Troubleshooting Manual #1026423

Each system has a unique set of installation drawings that should be

The EC300JS Express Joystick System Installation Manual (1026422)

All replacement parts or products must be of Twin Disc Inc. origin

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Because of the possible danger to people or property from accidents that

Proper installation procedures must be used. Proper safety devices, such

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Source of Service Information

 Transmission model number

 Engine make and model number

 Thruster make, model number, and the number of thrusters installed

 EC300JS and EC300 Control software versions

 Lever part number and modes of operation provided by lever

 Joystick part number

If necessary, contact the Product Service Department, Twin Disc Incorporated,

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The following tools are required for configuration and troubleshooting:

• Running Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10

• Moxa UPort 1150 RS232/RS484 signal converter (1027193)

Configuration and troubleshooting may be accomplished via either

 (Optional) J8 ignition switch assembly (1022549)

 Twin Disc EC300JS Marine Field Support Tool (MFST) software

Troubleshooting may require the following additional tools and equipment:

• Twin Disc p/n 1017885B: Connect to J7

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The following hand tools may be required for repair:

 Screwdriver with a 1/8 in. blade

 Wire terminal crimpers

 Watch with a second hand

 3/32 in. hex key (Allen) wrench

 1/8 in. hex key (Allen) wrench

Transmission model number

Engine make and model number

Thruster make, model number, and the number of thrusters installed

EC300JS and EC300 Control software versions

Lever part number and modes of operation provided by lever

Joystick part number

(Optional) J8 ignition switch assembly (1022549)

Twin Disc EC300JS Marine Field Support Tool (MFST) software

Screwdriver with a 1/8 in. blade

Wire terminal crimpers

Watch with a second hand

3/32 in. hex key (Allen) wrench

1/8 in. hex key (Allen) wrench

Torque wrench capable of measuring 4.52 Nm (40 in-lb)

EC300 Control (One Per Engine)

Hydraulic bow thruster system

Optional hydraulic stern thruster system (depending on engine

Manual Thruster Panel (Optional)

GPS for Express Positioning System (EPS) (Optional)

One or two legacy (RS-485) thruster control panels or one stainless

Analog and/or digital EC300 control heads to control the conventional

Selection of the active control station

Direction and throttle command

Joystick station select

Joystick integrity status

Joystick disable signal

A low duty-cycle pulse train commands low thrust.

A higher duty-cycle pulse train commands high thrust.

Varying the duty cycle varies the commanded thrust.

Installing the MFST Software Application

Launching the MFST Application

Checking for MFST and EC300JS Control Software Updates