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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

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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

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LAPTOP

PRIME MOVER CONTROLS

MARINE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM

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STBD POWER/SERIAL LINK

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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

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ENGINECONTROLPANEL

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DCHDIGITALCONTROLHEAD

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MARINE PROPULSION CONTROLDIGITAL TYPE MPC-D

PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.

www.pmc-controls.com

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CLUTCH FEEDBACK

CLUTCH / BRAKE

TROLLINGPOWER / MISC

ENGINE

AUX COMM

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CONTROL HEADACTUATORNETWORK

COMM LINK CCOMM LINK B

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P/N

8550-1000E

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/N8550-2000

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SYSTEM STATUS

LAPTOP CROSS LINK 2CROSS LINK 1

MARINE PROPULSION CONTROLDIGITAL TYPE MPC-D

PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.

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SYSTEM STATUS

LAPTOP

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TROLLINGPOWER / MISC

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AUX COMM

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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

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TYPE 8550 MPC-DMARINE PROPULSION CONTROL UNIT

SPECIFICATIONS

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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

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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

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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

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Load %Fuel Rate al/hrg

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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

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RPMMAX

RPMMAX

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AHD

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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

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62.0

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157.0

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[6.1

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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

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SYSTEM STATUS

LAPTOP

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Rx

CLUTCH FEEDBACK

CLUTCH / BRAKE

CROSS LINK 2

TROLLINGPOWER / MISC

ENGINE

AUX COMM

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Rx RxRx Rx COMM LINK DCOMM LINK A

CONTROL HEADACTUATORNETWORK

COMM LINK CCOMM LINK B

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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.

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