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MARINE PROPULSION CONTROLS
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
SSB 001-8550-2000A
TYPE MPC-D DIGITAL SYSTEMFOR VESSELS WITH FIXED
PITCH PROPELLERSSeries 8550-2000
MPC-DSYSTEM
FEATURES
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Aesthetic design
Ergonomic
Versatile
Economical
Electronic engine link
Electronic gearbox link
Electronic trollingvalve link
Actuator links
Shaft brake link
Gear shift and throttlesequencing
Synchronizing
Safety interlocks
Station transfer
Multi-functional displayand horn at each station
Redundant engine andgearbox control
Redundant control leverposition sensing
Redundant power
Redundantcommunication
Redundant componentsmonitored internally
Watertight componentsand connectors
Serial communicationreduces wiring
Factory preassembledcables
Simple keypad orcomputer setup
Self diagnostics
Historical event logging
Optional electric shaft
PRIMARY
SECONDARYSTBD MPC-DMARINE PROPULSIONCONTROL UNIT
ALA
RM
CO
NTA
CT
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 026 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 026 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 026 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 026 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
SE
RIA
LLIN
KF
OR
MO
NIT
OR
ING
SY
ST
EM
STA
TU
S
CROSS LINK
RE
DU
ND
AN
TS
PE
ED
CO
MM
AN
D
RE
DU
ND
AN
TG
EA
RB
OX
CO
MM
AN
D
TR
OL
LIN
GV
ALV
ELIN
K
CROSS LINK
SE
RIA
LLIN
KF
OR
MO
NIT
OR
ING
SY
ST
EM
STA
TU
S
LAPTOP
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
PORTMAIN
ENGINE
STBDMAIN
ENGINE
PRIMARY
STBD POWER/SERIAL LINK
SECONDARY
SE
RIA
LE
NG
INE
LIN
K
PORT POWER/SERIAL LINK
POWER SUPPLIES
OPTIONAL LAPTOP CONNECTIONFOR SYSTEM SET UP AND DIAGNOSTICS
WITH HISTORICAL EVENT LOG(REQUIRES ONBOARD SERIAL PORT)
GEARBOXGEARBOX
PORT MPC-DMARINE PROPULSION
CONTROL UNIT
ALA
RM
CO
NTA
CT
ENGINECONTROLPANEL
ENGINECONTROL
PANEL
DCHDIGITALCONTROLHEAD
SIMPLIFIED FIVE STATION SYSTEMCONTROLTYPICAL - DO NOT USE FOR CONSTRUCTION
SE
RIA
LE
NG
INE
LIN
K
RE
DU
ND
AN
TS
PE
ED
CO
MM
AN
D
RE
DU
ND
AN
TG
EA
RB
OX
CO
MM
AN
D
TR
OLLIN
GV
ALV
ELIN
K
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROLDIGITAL TYPE MPC-D
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
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Tx
Tx
Rx
Rx
CLUTCH FEEDBACK
CLUTCH / BRAKE
TROLLINGPOWER / MISC
ENGINE
AUX COMM
E
F
Rx RxRx Rx COMM LINK DCOMM LINK A
CONTROL HEADACTUATORNETWORK
COMM LINK CCOMM LINK B
Tx
P/N
8550-1000E
NG
INE
PO
DP
/N8550-2000
MP
C-D
Tx
RxRx
SYSTEM STATUS
LAPTOP CROSS LINK 2CROSS LINK 1
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROLDIGITAL TYPE MPC-D
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
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Tx
RxRx
SYSTEM STATUS
LAPTOP
Tx
Tx
Rx
Rx
CLUTCH FEEDBACK
CLUTCH / BRAKE
CROSS LINK 2
TROLLINGPOWER / MISC
ENGINE
AUX COMM
E
F
CROSS LINK 1
Rx RxRx Rx COMM LINK DCOMM LINK A
CONTROL HEADACTUATORNETWORK
COMM LINK CCOMM LINK B
Tx
P/N
8550-1000E
NG
INE
PO
DP
/N8550-2000
MP
C-D
SH
AF
TB
RA
KE
OU
TP
UT
SH
AF
TB
RA
KE
OU
TP
UT
OPTIONAL SHAFT BRAKES
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 026 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEMOPERATING FEATURES
SAFETY FEATURES
OPTIONAL FEATURES
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Single lever combined speed and clutch control
Available for single and multiple screw vessels
Lever line-up transfer interlock with override
Transfer lock to prevent accidental transfer to remotestations
Engine warm-up mode
Vessel slow speed mode
Trolling valve control with selectable engine RPMsettings
Synchronizing for electronic or mechanicallygoverned engines
Proportional reversing delay interlocks
Proportional throttle boost
Controlled acceleration/deceleration
Clutch oil pressure throttle interlock
Neutral start interlock
Shaft brake control with multiple timing features
System accepts redundant power sources withinternal switching and continuous monitoring
Each control lever features a primary and secondaryposition sensor which is continuously monitored fordrift and failure
Back-up link between the port and starboard MPC-Dcontrol units allows control of both engines andclutches using only one MPC-D
Full diagnostic capability from MPC-D and DCHcontrol head
Fault output to vessel alarm system
Engine data link passthrough to vessel alarm system
The electric shaft option simulates a mechanicalinterconnection between the control head levers.Moving the lever at the station in command causesall other levers in the system to follow. This providescontinuous alignment with the commanding leverposition at all stations. Because all levers arecontinually aligned, control transfer between stationsis smooth and “bumpless”.
Extended low operating temperature range availablefor outdoor stations.
TYPE 5500 DCHDIGITAL CONTROL HEAD
SPECIFICATIONS
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Nominal 12 V or 24 V , max 9 V to 36 V
Typical 175 mA @ 24 V
DC DC DC DC
DC
Environmental:
TYPE 8550 MPC-DMARINE PROPULSION CONTROL UNIT
SPECIFICATIONS
Supply:
Environmental:
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Operating temperature -5 °C to +70 °C(Optional extended range from -25 °C to + 70 °C)
Storage temperature -30 °C to +80 °C
Protection classification IP66 above console, IP43below console
Meets or exceeds marine classification andregulatory requirements for ElectromagneticCompatibility, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity andVoltage Variation
Backlit, dimmable, 160 x 160 pixel graphical LCD
Control and machinery status display (metric orimperial) and horn in each control head
Shaft RPM indication is available on each controlhead LCD
Four membrane buttons with intuitive software menuin plain English
Dedicated station transfer button
140° control lever travel
Housing and control levers available in black powdercoat or chrome finish
Custom colors available
Optional electric shaft
Optional station in command outputs for connectionto auxiliary stations
Nominal 12 V or 24 V , max 9 V to 36 V
Typical 150 mA @ 24 V (not including connected
items)
Operating temperature -25 °C to +70 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C to +85 °C
Protection classification IP54
Meets or exceeds marine classification andregulatory requirements for ElectromagneticCompatibility, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity andVoltage Variation
Accepts up to 15 stations for Type 5500 DCH ControlHeads and Electro-Mechanical Actuators
Connects directly to standard J1939, J1587/1708and proprietary serial links for reading internal engineparameters
Serial link for monitoring system status
Other PMC control heads can be used with theMPC-D control system when a Type 5500-5000DCH Remote Display is used
FEATURES
FEATURES
DC DC DC DC
DC
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
TYPICAL DCH DISPLAY SCREENSSHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
In Control
In Control In Control
2.0
2.0 2.0
2.0
2.0 2.0
Sync Off
Sync Off Sync Off
Eng rpm
Eng rpm Eng rpm
700
700 700
700
700 700
278
18 0.0
278
18 0.0
0.0
11.2 27.0
0.0
11.2 27.3
18
565.4 27.3
18
565.4 27.0
Shaft rpm
Load % Boost psi
Boost psi
Fuel L/hr Pri Volts
Load %
Fuel kPa Sec Volts
Idle 700
Idle 700 Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN
NEXTSCREEN
NEXTSCREEN
7
7 7
ENGINEMODE
ENGINEMODE
ENGINEMODE
In Control
2.0 2.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 700278 27826 26
185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
#2 Remote
2.0
2.0 2.0
2.0Sync Off
Port Wing In Control
TransferAvailable
Start BlockOnAHD
Off7002780.0183.026
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OnAHD
Off7002780.0183.026
2051858295
316
Clutch StateShaft BrakeEn ine r mg p
Shaft r mp
Boost sip
Load %Fuel Rate al/hrg
En Oil °Fg
Coolant °FFuel psiFuel °F
En ine hoursg
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN
NEXTSCREEN7 SYSTEM
INFO
The dimmable, multi-function screen provides display of control and machinerystatus in imperial or metric units.
Screens can be configured to display the most basic system information ormore comprehensive data.
Items for display include: control system displays and alarms, control leverposition, transfer status, engine operating parameters available from the engineserial link, gear engagement.shaft rpm (optional) and
En Oil sipg
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
OPTIONAL CONTROL HEADS FOR USE WITH MPC-D SYSTEMSHOWN 1/4 SCALE
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 0
26 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
Type 5500 DCHDigital Control Head
Type 5040/5800 MCHRemote Control Head
Type 5500-5000DCH Remote Display
Type 5061-2000 DLHDial Control Heads
Type 5400 PCHPropulsion Control Head
Type 5078 SCHSmall Control Head
- Shown with short levers and ball knobs- Levers available in black powder coator chrome finish
- LCD display and hornFor use with alternate control headsScreen shown actual size on reverse page.
- Low profileFor use on slide out wing stationswith limited height or as a backup forelectronic control systems.
- Many handle options- Back lit scales- Optional electric shaft- Optional integral telegraph
- Compact- Many handle options- Back lit scales- Optional electric shaft
- Super Compact- Many handle options- Black or chrome housing
OPTIONAL HANDLES FOR USE WITH DCH CONTROL HEADSSHOWN 1/4 SCALE
Type 5500 DCHDigital Control Head
- Shown with standard length levers and short T grips- Levers available in black powder coator chrome finish
157.0
mm
[6.1
8"]
128.0
mm
[5.0
4"]
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 0
26 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
STATIONTRANSFER
In Control
0.0 0.0Sync Off
Eng rpm700 7000 026 26185 185
Shaft rpmEng LO psi
JW °F
Idle 700
NEXTSCREEN7ENGINE
MODE
AST
AHD
0
2
4
68
10
2
4
68
10
RPMMAX
RPMMAX
AST
AHD
0
2
4
68
10
2
4
68
10
RPMMAX
RPMMAX
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.3600 GILMORE WAY, BURNABY BC CANADA V5G 4R8
TEL 604 433-4644 FAX 604 433-5570 www.pmc-controls.comPRODUCT REFERENCE\8550_MPC\C_BULLTN\SSB-001-8550-2000R02.CDR
106.0 mm [4.17"]
138.0 mm [5.43"]
149.0 mm [5.87"]
105.5 mm [4.15"]
119.0 mm [4.69"]
126.0 mm [4.96"]
81.0 mm [3.19"]
69.0 mm [2.72"]
126.0 mm [4.96"]
DIMENSIONS FOR TYPE 5500 DCH DIGITAL CONTROL HEAD
DIMENSIONS FOR SERIES 8550-2000 MPC-D MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL UNIT
SIDE
NEUTRAL
*AHD*AST
SIDE
FRONT
FRONT
SCALE 1:4
SCALE 1:4
43.0
mm
[1.6
9"]
62.0
mm
[2.4
4"]
157.0
mm
[6.1
8"]
292.0 mm [11.50"]
M4 OR #8 (4)MOUNTING HARDWARE
304.0 mm [11.97"]
186.0
mm
[7.3
2"]
200.0
mm
[7.8
7"]
73.1 mm [2.88"]
84.8 mm [3.34"]
MARINE PROPULSION CONTROLDIGITAL TYPE MPC-D
PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.
www.pmc-controls.com
Tx
RxRx
SYSTEM STATUS
LAPTOP
Tx
Tx
Rx
Rx
CLUTCH FEEDBACK
CLUTCH / BRAKE
CROSS LINK 2
TROLLINGPOWER / MISC
ENGINE
AUX COMM
E
F
CROSS LINK 1
Rx RxRx Rx COMM LINK DCOMM LINK A
CONTROL HEADACTUATORNETWORK
COMM LINK CCOMM LINK B
Tx
NOTES:1) STANDARD DIRECTION SELECTION2) DIRECTION CAN BE REVERSED FOR AFT
FACING STATIONS3) THREE DETENTS STANDARD4) ELECTRIC SHAFT OPTION INCREASES
DEPTH BELOW PANEL TO 150 mm.
*
14° 14°
70° 70°
P/N
8550-1000E
NG
INE
PO
DP
/N8550-2001
MP
C-D
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