Twin Disc: System Operation Manual

TWIN DISC
INCORPORATED
System
Operation
Manual Marine
Control System
Model:
EC300
Document Number: 1024221

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Document Number
1024221
Revision C
December 2011
EC300 Marine Control System

Operation Manual
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0432 - MG5010 & MG5011 SERIES 10.0 8.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0401 - MG506 SERIES 10.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0435 - MG5050 SERIES 10.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0437 - MG5061 & MG5062V SERIES 10.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0453 - MG5055A SERIES 10.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
1706 - MG5065A SERIES 10.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
1707 - MG5065SC SERIES 10.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0425 - MG5085 SERIES 10.0 12.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0442 - MG5075A SERIES 10.0 12.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0443 - MG5075SC SERIES 10.0 12.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0476 - MG5082 SERIES 10.0 12.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0419 - MG5114 SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0433 - MG5090 SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0489 - MGX5114A SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0490 - MGX5114SC SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0491 - MGX5114IV SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
1719 - MGX5095A SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
1728 - MG5095A SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
1729 - MG5095SC SERIES 10.0 17.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0405 - MG514 SERIES 10.0 25.0 6.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0447 - MG5145A SERIES 10.0 25.0 6.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0448 - MG5145SC SERIES 10.0 25.0 6.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0492 - MGX5135A SERIES 10.0 25.0 6.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0494 - MGX5145SC SERIES 10.0 25.0 6.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0426 - MG516 & MG5170 SERIES 10.0 28.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0477 - MG5170 SERIES 10.0 28.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
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0461 - MG6557RV SERIES 10.0 32.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0473 - MG-520-1HP SERIES 10.0 32.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
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1743 - MGX-5225DC SERIES 10.0 32.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
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0478 - MG-6690SC SERIES 12.0 32.0 16.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
0484 - MGX-61500SC SERIES 12.0 32.0 16.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
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ASD ASD ASD1 ASD ASD ASD

Description of Flat Rate Labor ASD6 ASD8
10 11 2 14 15 16
Removal and Reinstallation 2 3 3 3 4 6 8 8
Recondition complete unit 5 6 6 6 6 6 8 8

and test for leaks
Replace front oil seal 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Replace input shaft 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4
Replace input gear/sprocket 1 3 3 3 - - - -
Replace Chain 1 4 4 4 - - - -
Replace H-Joint 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
Replace thrust ball 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
Replace retainer ring 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Replace propeller shaft 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4
Replace thrust tube 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6
Replace rear oil seal 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Replace steer cylinder 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Replace power steer pump 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Replace trim pump 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Description of Flat Rate Labor

(hours allowed for function to the EC075 EC200 EC250 EC300 External Sensor
right =>)
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© 2011 Twin Disc, Incorporated all rights reserved Contents
Contents
Introduction............................................................ 11
System Operation - Standard Configuration......13
Digital Lever Calibration......................................................................17
Analog Lever Calibration.....................................................................18
Taking Command at a Station..............................................................19
Lever Function in Cruise Mode ..........................................................20
Lever Function in Express Mode........................................................21
Lever Function in Troll Mode...............................................................22
Lever Function in Single Lever Sync .................................................23
Mode Select Switch (Analog Control Heads)....................................24
Mode Select Switch (Digital Control Heads).....................................25
Display Features...................................................................................27
Station Transfer....................................................................................28
Emergency Manual Mechanical Control.............................................34
Individual Engine Operations..............................................................35
Engine Synchronization ......................................................................37
Single Lever Synchronization ............................................................39
Express Joystick System Operation...................41
Express Joystick Station Basic Features...........................................42
Entering Express Joystick Mode........................................................44
Exiting Express Joystick Mode...........................................................44
Transferring Stations............................................................................45
Joystick Station Calibration................................................................45
Display Operation.................................................................................46
Manual Thruster Operation..................................................................47
Flash Codes...........................................................49
Flash Codes..........................................................................................50
EJS Flash Codes...................................................................................60
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© 2011 Twin Disc, Incorporated all rights reserved Introduction
Introduction
The Twin Disc Incorporated Marine Control System can be installed in two
different configurations:
Standard configuration: The operator commands one or more stern

engines using analog or digital control heads via the EC300 Control
as shown below. See “System Operation - Standard Configuration”
on page 13.
Bow thruster (required)
Joystick assembly
Optional thruster
control panels
EC300 EC300
Control head Control head
EC300JS control
®
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7
4 6
3 1
J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13
EC300 control EC300 control

® ® ® ®
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7
4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6
3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1
J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13
Hydraulic system
Optional stern thruster

Conventional Conventional
drive trains drive trains
EC300 Marine Control System Express Joystick System®
Figure 1. Marine Control System Configurations
Express Joystick System ® (EJS™) configuration: The operator

commands a bow thruster, or bow and stern thrusters, and conventional
drives using a joystick. When the EJS is installed the system operates
in one of two modes:
• Standby Mode: This allows control of the conventional drive

trains using control heads, and the thrusters using the optional
thruster control panels (if installed).
• Joystick Mode: Conventional drive trains and thrusters are
controlled with the EC300JS joystick.
See “Express Joystick System Operation” on page 41.

Introduction © 2011 Twin Disc, Incorporated all rights reserved
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© 2011 Twin Disc, Incorporated all rights reserved System Operation - Standard Configuration
System Operation - Standard Configuration
The basic EC300 Control System consists of an EC300 Control, a Control

Head, an optional Servo Actuator, an optional Display, and several wire
harnesses. One EC300 Control System is required for each engine.
The Control System coordinates both engine and marine transmission

functions. One or two levers (analog or digital), a Station Select button, and
a Mode Select switch on the Control Head enable the operator to control the
operation of the system and the installed options as shown in Figure 2 and
Figure 3. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the lever range of operation.
Mode Select
Switch Starboard Lever
Port Lever
Station
Select
Button
Neutral
Indicator LED
Station Select
Indicator LED
Figure 2. Operator Controls on the Analog Control Head

System Operation - Standard Configuration © 2011 Twin Disc, Incorporated all rights reserved
Starboard Lever
Port Lever
Mode Select
Buttons (system
Note: All available Mode Select dependent)
Buttons act as Station Select Button
Figure 3. Operator Controls on the Digital Control Head
NEUTRAL MINIMUM THROTTLE

MINIMUM THROTTLE POSITION POSITION
POSITION 15º 15º
55º 55º
THROTTLE THROTTLE
RANGE RANGE
Figure 4. Analog Control Head Lever Range of Operation

NEUTRAL
POSITION
MINIMUM THROTTLE POSITION
MINIMUM THROTTLE POSITION
15° 15°
55° 55°
THROTTLE RANGE TRHOTTLE RANGE
Figure 5. Digital Control Head Lever Range of Operation
Each lever, of both single lever and dual lever Control Heads, controls gear
selection and throttle for one engine/gear set. The Station Select button on
the Control Head takes command at a specific location. When the boat is
equipped with Single Lever Sync configured controls, the outboard levers
(port most or starboard most) control two or more engine/transmission sets.
The red Station Select LED next to the Station Select button (near the top of
the digital Control Head label) verifies that the Control Head is active when
continuously illuminated. When the Station Select LED is flashing or off, the
Control Head is not active.
Note: On digital Control Heads, any of the four button switches

that are configured in the Control serve as the Station
Select Switch.
The Mode Select switch on the Control Head selects up to three engine cruise
speeds, up to three trolling speeds, and/or optional Engine Synchronization,
or Express Modes. The LEDs indicate as follows:
The green Mode LED on the digital Control Head indicates the
operating mode.
The yellow neutral LED(s) provide for transmission status indication

as follows:

• Constantly lit when the Transmission is in Neutral.

• Flashes when the Controller is in the Direction Disable mode
during engine warm-up. See “Engine Warm-up while using
Direction Disable Mode” on page 36.
The yellow Inhibit LED(s) on the digital Control Head indicate that a
requested action is being inhibited by an operating parameter that is
out of the configured range for that action.
Red Alarm LED:
• Digital Control Head: Blinks an error (flash) code when an error

has been detected.
• Analog Control Head: Blinks when the Control no longer
engages the transmission (Controller Neutral).

Digital Lever Calibration
Enter Digital Lever Calibration by performing the following procedure.
1. Power down the EC300 Control.
2. Simultaneously press buttons 3 and 4 as shown in Figure 6.
Port 2 Starboard 2
Port 3 Starboard 3
Button 1 Button 3
Port 5 Starboard 5
Port 1 Starboard 1
Port 6 Starboard 6
Button 2 Button 4
Starboard 4
Port 4
Light Sensor
Figure 6. Digital Control Head LED and Switch Identification
3. Power up the EC300 Control and continue pressing buttons 3 and 4

until all LEDs and the beeper turn off for two seconds and the PORT
LED 1 and the STBD LED 1 alternately flash once per second. This
indicates that Digital Calibration mode has been entered.
4. Move both levers to the full forward direction (toward the bow of the
vessel) and press any button. The Control Head acknowledges this
position by turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 500 ms.
5. Move both levers to the forward detent position and press any button.
The Control Head acknowledges this position by turning on all LEDs
and the beeper for 500 ms.
6. Move both levers to neutral and press any button. The Control Head
acknowledges this position by turning on all LEDs and the beeper for
500 ms.

7. Move both levers to the reverse detent position and press any button.
The Control Head acknowledges this position by turning on all LEDs
and the beeper for 500 ms.
8. Move both levers to the full reverse direction (towards the stern of the
vessel) and press any button. The Control Head acknowledges this
position by turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 500 ms.
Calibration is now complete. The Control Head transfers all of the calibration
positions from temporary memory to non-volatile memory, and acknowledges
success by turning on all LEDs and the beeper for 1.5 seconds. Return the
levers to the neutral position.
Analog Lever Calibration
Both the port and starboard levers can be calibrated at the same time.
Note: When the optional display is installed the calibration

instructions are displayed on its screen. When
Calibration mode is entered, the Display presents the
proper lever movements, followed by STATION SAVED
when the task is accepted by the Controller.
1. Turn off the engines if not already off.
2. Press and hold the Station Select button for at least 20 seconds to
enter Analog Lever Calibration mode. When Calibration mode is
entered, all of the LEDs flash and then go out.
3. Place the lever(s) into the full forward position.
4. Press the Station Select button for approximately 6 seconds. The

neutral LED(s) flash very fast, indicating acceptance of the setting.
The LED(s) stop flashing when the Station Select button is released.
5. Move the lever(s) to the forward Detent position.

7. Move the lever(s) to the Reverse Detent position.

9. Move the lever(s) to the Full Reverse position.
neutral LED(s) flash continuously, indicating acceptance of the settings
and completion of calibration.
11. Move the lever(s) to neutral. The LED(s) stop flashing.
Taking Command at a Station
When the neutral interlock switch is properly connected, the operator must
take command with a Control Head, and the levers must be at neutral, before
the engine(s) can be started.
On some vessels, a neutral interlock switch is not part of the starting system
and the engine(s) can be started without first selecting a control station.
In these applications, when the engine(s) have just been started, and the
Controls powered, the Transmission System is in the neutral operating
condition. The Control Head levers should be placed in the neutral position
prior to taking command.
Note: It is good practice to always select the operating mode,

to be used after taking command, prior to pressing
the Station Select button. With digital Control Heads,
pressing the desired operating ode button also selects
the Control Station.
Press the Station Select button (analog Control Heads) or operating mode
button (digital Control Head) to take command at that Station.

Lever Function in Cruise Mode
Note: With digital Control Heads, pressing the Cruise button to

select the station also selects the engine speed that has
been configured for Cruise 1, and subsequent Cruise
button presses select Cruise 2 and Cruise 3 engine
speed settings.
Selecting Forward (Ahead)
Move the lever toward the bow of the boat to the forward detent position in
order to select the forward vessel direction. At this position, the transmission
shifts into the forward gear. The remaining lever travel after the forward detent
position controls the engine throttle.
Selecting Reverse (Astern)
Move the lever toward the stern of the boat to the reverse detent position in
order to select the reverse vessel direction. At this position, the transmission
shifts into the reverse or reverse gear. The remaining lever travel after the
reverse detent position controls the engine throttle.
Direction Reversal
Reversals of direction can be made at any time. An automatic timed sequence

forces the throttle to idle while the vessel slows before engaging the clutch
for the opposite direction. This is followed by the return of the engine throttle
to the position called for by the lever.

Lever Function in Express Mode
This mode allows the operator to achieve very low vessel speed by means of
a controlled slipping clutch when the lever is placed in the forward detent or
reverse detent position. Slight vessel speed variation at the detent position
is normal in Express Mode. In Express Mode, the propeller speed increases
as the lever is advanced, until the lever reaches a point where the clutch is
fully engaged and then engine speed increases as lever position increases.
Setting the Vessel Speed at Detent
The vessel speed at the forward detent position is configured by the operator
placing both the Port and Starboard lever in the forward detent position,
while in Express Mode, and then holding the Station Select button pressed
for more than two seconds. This puts the Control in the Set Detent Speed
mode, and the button can be released.
Advance the levers until the desired steady vessel speed is achieved, and
press the Station Select button twice within three seconds. Return the levers
to the neutral detent position. The propeller speed at the forward detent
position is now updated for both the port and starboard controls and setting
the speed at detent is now complete.
Note: If the optional display is present, it prompts the user

during this process.

Lever Function in Troll Mode
This mode allows the operation of the vessel at low speed by means of a
controlled slipping clutch with the engine speed fixed, and the lever controlling
only the propeller speed.
Setting the Vessel Speed at Detent
The vessel speed at the forward detent position is configured by the operator
placing the port and starboard levers in the forward detent position, while
in troll mode, and then pressing the Station Select button for at least two
seconds. This puts the Control in the Set Detent Speed mode, and the button
can be released.
The yellow neutral LED flashes at a rate proportional to propeller speed. The
operator then slowly advances the port lever until the desired vessel speed
is achieved. At this time, the operator presses the Station Select button twice
within three seconds. Return the levers to the neutral detent position. The
propeller speed at the forward detent position is now updated for both the
port and starboard controls and setting the speed at detent is now complete.
Note: When the optional display is present, it prompts the user

during this process.

Lever Function in Single Lever Sync
The Single Lever Sync feature allows multiple engine vessels to be operated
from the designated Master Lever at the active Control Station, in the forward
direction only. The designated master lever is determined at the time of
configuration or may be selected by a Master Lever switch if so configured
and equipped.
This feature is only active when the Operating mode is Express Sync or
Cruise Sync.
When the Single Lever Sync is active, all Controls in the system receive their
lever position commands from the designated master lever. All transmissions
on the vessel are in the forward gear, all Controls are operating in the same
mode, and all engines are operating at the same throttle setting. When the
Single Lever Sync feature cannot be engaged, all controls continue to use
their own lever and commands.
The Single Lever Sync feature is cancelled when any lever at the active
Control Station is moved out of the forward direction.
When the Single Lever Sync feature is cancelled, for any reason, each
Control reverts to receiving throttle commands from its own lever. When
the position of the designated lever is significantly different from the
position of the control’s own lever, a change is made in vessel speed.

Mode Select Switch (Analog Control Heads)
The operations that can be controlled by the Mode Select switch depend on
the type of Control Heads that are installed on the boat. Control Heads are
available with a variety of function combinations. The following figures show
the labels from several different Control Head configurations, some of which
may be available in both single lever and dual lever Control Heads.
   
   
   
       
SYNC
CRUISE 2 CRUISE 2
CRUISE 1 EXPRESS CRUISE EXPRESS CRUISE 1 CRUISE 3 CRUISE 1 CRUISE 2
SYNC CRUISE 3
   

   
EC300 EC300
EC300 EC300
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SYNC
EXPRESS EXPRESS SYNC
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EC300 EC300
EC300 EC300
Figure 7. Analog Control Head Labels
The Mode Select switch can be used to select any of the following, depending
on the Control Head type that is installed.
Cruise mode, and up to three preset engine speeds while in the cruise
mode.
Note: To change mode from cruise 1 (C1) to C2 or C3 - the

lever must be in the forward detent position, the neutral
detent position, or the reverse detent position.
Engine Synchronization while in the cruise mode.
Troll mode, and up to two preset engine speeds while in the troll mode.
Express mode.
Engine Synchronization while in the express mode.

Mode Select Switch (Digital Control Heads)
Unlike an analog Control Head, with a separate Model Select switch and
Station Select button, the digital Control Head has both of these functions
combined into one button. Selecting any one of the optional buttons selects
the station and mode.
Overlays for Control Heads are available with a variety of function

combinations. The following figures show the labels from several different
Control Head configurations, some of which may be available in both single
lever and dual lever Control Heads.
Figure 8. Digital Control Head Labels

The buttons on the Control Head can be used to select any of the following,
depending on the configuration of the Control on the vessel.
Cruise mode, and up to three preset engine speeds while in the cruise
mode. Additional engine speeds are obtained by subsequent presses
of the cruise button.
Note: To change mode from cruise 1 (C1) to C2 or C3 - the

lever must be in the forward detent position, the neutral
detent position, or the reverse detent position.
Engine Synchronization while in the cruise mode.
Troll mode, and up to three preset engine speeds while in the troll
mode. Additional engine speeds are obtained by subsequent presses
of the troll button.
Express mode.
Engine Synchronization while in the express mode.

Display Features
The optional Display can be used to provide a variety of information to the

operator. There are two lines of data displayed at any time.
When the Control is powered, and a Control Station selected, the top line of
the Display shows N, FWD, or REV, followed by CS1, CS2, etc, up to CS8
denoting the Control Station that is in command.
The lower line of the Display shows CRUISE, CRUISE S, EXPRES, EXPRES
S, or TROLL. This indicates the mode in which the Control is operating, and
whether it is operating in a synchronized condition or not.
The optional Display can be used to supply operating data at any time by
pushing either the up arrow button or the down arrow button to scroll through
the available information.
The data that may be available, depending on the specific configuration, is

as follows:
PROP SPD on the top line, and XXXX RPM on the bottom line
INPT SPD on the top line, and XXXX RPM on the bottom line
OIL TEMP on the top line, and XXX oC or XXX oF on the bottom line
OIL PRES on the top line with XXXX PSI or XXXX KPa on the bottom
line
THRTXXX% on the top line, and COILXXX% on the bottom line
The units are selectable at the time of configuration.

Station Transfer
Station Transfer is the process of transferring control of the engine and

marine transmission functions from one control station to another. It is only
applicable on vessels with more then one control station.
Station Transfer is accomplished by pressing the Station Select button on

the analog Control Head.
Station Transfer is accomplished by pressing any button on the digital Control

Head.
Station Transfer Signal
If enabled in the configuration, an audible tone sounds when a Station

Transfer is in process.
Station Transfer Types
The EC300 Control System supports several optional types of Station

Transfer. Twin Disc Incorporated, or the local technician, makes the selection
during configuration of the system. The four major types of Station Transfer
are:
“Instant Station Transfer” on page 29
“Neutral Station Transfer” on page 30
“Lever Match Station Transfer” on page 31
“Lever Match with Acknowledge Station Transfer” on page 32
“Emergency Transfer (Double button press)” on page 33

Instant Station Transfer
In this configuration, the station is selected as soon as the Station Select

button is pressed. This is regardless of the lever position on either the active
Control Head or the target Control Head. When the target Control Head is
made active, all other Control Heads in the system are made inactive.
Note: It is good practice to always select the operating mode

prior to pressing the Station Select button.
Note: On digital Control Heads, any of the four button switches

that are configured in the Control serve as the Station
Select button.
Note: Depending on applicable codes and standards. Instant

Station Transfer may not be allowed.
When a Station Select button is pressed at a Control Head other than

the active Control Head, the Controller responds to the lever positions
at the newly activated Control Head. Unexpected vessel speed and
direction changes can occur when the lever positions are not in the
desired positions prior to taking command at a new Control Station.
1. Select the desired mode at the new target Control Head.
Note: With digital Control Heads, the mode does not change on
Station Transfer. After taking command, the new mode
must be selected if a change is desired.
Note: With analog Control Heads, the mode does not change
on Station Transfer unless the lever(s) are at a detent
position.
2. Place the levers in the desired position at the target Control Head.
3. Take command at the target Control Head by pressing the Station

Select button.
4. Observe that the red Station Select LED next to the Station Select
button illuminates.
5. Make other control selections as desired.

Neutral Station Transfer
In this configuration, station transfers are only allowed when the Station
Select button on the target Control Head is pressed and the lever(s) on the
target Control Head are in the neutral detent position.
When the Station Select button on the target Control Head is pressed, and
the lever(s) are not in the neutral detent position, the neutral LEDs flash on
both the active Control Head and the target Control Head.
When the lever(s) on the target Control Head are moved to the neutral detent
position, the neutral LEDs stop flashing and the target Control Head becomes
the active Control Head.
When the target Control Head lever(s) are not moved to the neutral detent
position within 30 seconds of the request, the station transfer request shall
be cancelled and the neutral LEDs stops flashing.
Note: There is an option for Emergency Station Transfer that

must be enabled during system configuration. See
“Emergency Transfer (Double button press)” on page 33.

Lever Match Station Transfer
This type of station transfer is designed to satisfy certain American Bureau

of Shipping (ABS) specification requirements.
In this configuration, station transfers are only allowed when the levers on the
target and active Control Heads are in matching positions. When the Station
Select button on the target Control Head is pressed, and the lever(s) on the
target Control Head are mismatched from those on the active Control Head,
the neutral LEDs on both the active Control Head and the target Control Head
flash. The greater the mismatch, the slower the LED flash rate becomes.
As the lever(s) on the target Control Head are moved closer to the position of
the lever(s) on the Active Control Head, the LED flash rate increases. When
the levers are matched, the target Control Head is automatically made active
and the Active Control Head made inactive.
The station transfer request is cancelled and the neutral LEDs stop flashing
when:
A mismatch condition exists
The lever(s) on the Active Control Head are moved
30 seconds pass without moving the lever(s) on the target Control

Head


Lever Match with Acknowledge Station Transfer
This type of station transfer satisfies certain ABS specification requirements.

In this configuration, station transfers are only allowed when the levers on
the target and active Control Station are in matching positions and when the
station transfer is acknowledged by the active Control Head.
To initiate a station transfer, a Station Select button on a Control Head at

the target station must be pressed. The neutral LEDs at both the active and
target stations begin to flash. This notifies the active station that the target
station has requested a transfer.
To continue, a Station Select button on a Control Head at the active station

must be pressed. The Station Select LED is full on. This causes the neutral
LEDs on both stations to begin to flash, indicating to the target station that
the active station has acknowledged the transfer request.
When the lever(s) at the active station and the target station are not matched,
the neutral LEDs on both the active and the target stations flash. As the
lever(s) at the target station are moved closer to the position of the lever(s)
at the active station, the flash rate of the LEDs increases.
When the lever(s) at the target station match the position of the lever(s) at the
active station, the neutral LEDs at both stations flash rapidly. This indicates
that the lever(s) at both stations are matched and the transfer may continue.
The transfer is completed when the Station Select button on a Control Head
at the target Control Station is pressed. The button press is only recognized
when the lever(s) are matched.
When no activity is sensed at either station after a transfer has been initiated
for a period of ten seconds, the transfer sequence is canceled. Also, when
the acknowledge has been made and the lever(s) on the active control station
are moved, the transfer is canceled.


Emergency Transfer (Double button press)
This transfer type must be enabled in the configuration via the MFST.
Emergency Transfer (Double button press) operates in tandem with the
selected normal station transfer type and allows a station transfer under
emergency conditions or when the active station or station harness is
damaged. When the station select button on the target station is pressed
twice within 500 ms, the system executes an instant transfer to the target
station without regard for the selected normal station transfer type.

Emergency Manual Mechanical Control
In the event of electrical or EC300 Control failure, see “Flash Codes” on page
49 for information about failure codes, verify whether the vessel’s transmissions
have a manual gear select capability (come-home feature) in addition to the
electronic control.
In the event that the EC300 Control fails and the engine and or transmission
are controlled by push-pull cables, the push-pull cables are mechanically
and electrically free to move. The throttle, troll, or gear select lever may be
operated manually as required. When the servo actuator resists manual
control, unplug the connector at the servo actuator.
When the EC300 Control is partially functioning, and a Twin Disc Display is
present, the Neutral Start relay can be “forced on” in order to start the engine.
Refer to the Configuration and Troubleshooting Manual (1025568) for more
detailed information.
When the EC300 Control is not functioning, the engine can be started by
placing a jumper between the neutral start interlock pins 9 and 10 in the
cable connected to the EC300 Control’s Connector J5. This jumper should be
placed at the engine control if practical. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s
drawings and wiring diagrams.

Individual Engine Operations
Engine Start
1. At the selected Control Station, place the lever(s) in the neutral detent
position.
2. Place the ignition switch for the desired engine in the On position as
required to activate the EC300 Control System.
3. Press and release the Station Select button on the Control Head.
Note: The red Station Select LED for the desired engine must
illuminate.
4. Verify that the red Station Select LED(s) next to the Station Select
button is/are illuminated. This indicates that the station is in command.
5. Start the engine with the ignition switch.
6. Warm the engine using the Mode Select switch in a higher Cruise
position, or Direction Disabling ,as required.

Engine Warm-up while using Direction Disable Mode
Note: The direction disable feature can be used any time that
engine speed above idle is required while keeping the
transmission in neutral. The engine speed can be varied
from minimum to maximum.
1. Press and hold the Station Select button while moving the lever(s) in
either the forward or reverse direction.
2. Set the desired engine speed by positioning the lever(s).
3. When the engine is warm, return the lever(s) to the neutral detent
position.
When the lever is returned to the neutral detent position from the
Direction Disable mode, the Controller resets and normal operation
resumes. That is, the transmission shifts when the lever is moved in
the forward or in the reverse direction without pressing and holding
the Station Select button.
Engine Shutdown
1. At the selected Control Station, place the lever in the neutral detent
position.
2. Switch the ignition off to power down the EC300 Control System.

Engine Synchronization
Note: The port most engine is the master. All other engines
are slaves.
Synchronization operation in the EC300 Control System has the following

features and characteristics:
Logically controlled to operate only when all active engines are in

Cruise Sync or Express Sync mode and forward direction.
Automatically turns on when all levers are moved in the forward

direction and all Mode Select Switches are in the Cruise Sync or
Express Sync position.
Automatically shuts off when any lever is moved out of the forward
direction.
“Authority” is limited to approximately 7 1/2 degrees of the slave’s

lever(s) position. A slave Control can add or subtract up to 7 1/2
degrees of lever travel from the engine throttle command received
from the master control.
Throttles can be used to maneuver the boat without turning

synchronization off. A slave’s engine speed starts to increase or
decrease (depending on the direction of travel) when the slave’s lever
has left the 7 1/2 degree synchronization window.
With the master engine stable, the slave engine(s) are normally
brought to match the master engine’s speed within 5 rpm in 5 to 10
seconds. The timing depends on the differences between engine
speeds prior to engaging synchronization.
Synchronization is deselected by moving the Mode Select switch out

of the Cruise Sync or the Express Sync position.

Synchronizing Engines
Note: Synchronization occurs when all active slave levers are

within 7 1/2 degrees (approximately two finger widths)
of the master lever.
1. Move all levers together while setting the master engine to the desired
operating speed.
2. Move the Mode Select switch to the Cruise Sync or Express Sync
position on all Control Heads.
Note: The slave engine(s) increase or decrease speed to

match the master engine speed each time the master
lever is moved provided each slave’s lever is within 7
1/2 degrees of the master lever.
• To slightly change speeds, move the master lever ensuring

that the 7 1/2 degree synchronization window is maintained.
• To significantly change speeds, move all levers together
ensuring that the 7 1/2 degree synchronization window is
maintained.
Ending Engine Synchronization
1. To end synchronization, do one of the following:
• At the selected Control Station, deselect Sync mode.

• Select the neutral detent position or Reverse detent position
with either lever.
• Move either lever beyond the 7 1/2 degree limitation in position.
2. Observe that the starboard engine speed no longer follows the port
engine speed.
3. Control engine speeds independently using the appropriate levers.

Single Lever Synchronization
Note: The master engine is either the port most engine, or the
starboard most engine, determined by the configuration
or by the use of a Sync Master Select Switch.
Note: When the starboard controller is configured as the master,

on a vessel with an odd number of engines greater than
1, then the Controller that is established as the highest
numbered Controller (during Setup and Configuration) is
the starboard master. The highest numbered controller in
this type of system cannot be attached to the starboard
lever of a dual lever control head.
Single Lever Synchronization operation in the EC300 Control System has

the following features and characteristics:
Logically controlled to operate only if all active engines are in Cruise

Sync or Express Sync mode and in the forward detent or more position.
Automatically turns on if all levers are moved in the forward direction

and all Mode Select Switches are in the Cruise Sync or Express Sync
position.
Automatically shuts off if any lever is moved out of the forward direction.
“Authority” is not limited as long as the slave levers remain in the

forward detent or more position.
With the master engine stable, the slave engine(s) are normally
brought to match the master engine’s speed within 5 rpm in 5 to 10
seconds. The timing depends on the differences between engine
speeds prior to engaging synchronization.
When an error occurs that disables synchronization, the engines slowly

ramp to the actual lever position speeds.

NOTES

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Express Joystick System Operation
The Twin Disc EC300JS Express Joystick System® (EJS™) provides the
means to control hydraulic thrusters in concert with conventional shaft line
propulsion drives for precise maneuvering of the vessel. In Joystick Mode,
control is transferred from the EC300 Control Head to the joystick. The EJS
provides greater ease of maneuverability by allowing a single joystick to
control thruster and conventional shaft line propulsion drive operation. The
EJS supports:
Bow thruster (required)
Stern thruster (optional)
Two QuickShift® transmissions with EC300 Controls (required)
The EJS includes the joystick(s) and an EC300JS Control, which works
in concert with the EC300 Controls to manage the vessel’s thrusters and
conventional drive trains based on joystick movements. The EJS provides
two modes of operation:
Standby mode: Standby mode is the default mode of the EC300JS

control, such as at power up. While in standby mode, all EJS joysticks
are inactive. The operator can use the optional thruster control panels
(if equipped) to command the thrusters and use the EC300 Control
Heads to command the conventional drive trains.
Joystick mode: The operator uses the joystick to control the

conventional drive trains and the thrusters. The EC300JS Control
commands the conventional drive trains via the EC300 Controls, and
the thrusters directly from the active EJS joystick.

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Express Joystick Station Basic Features
The EJS applies thrust in response to joystick movement as shown in the

following figure:
Ahead
Port Starboard
Astern
Figure 9. EJS Joystick Thrust Capabilities
The EJS provides thrust in all directions. Rotation can be achieved by twisting
the joystick handle. This allows precise positioning of the vessel.
When the joystick is released, it automatically returns to its center

position, and all thrust commands cease.
Moving the joystick, including rotating the handle, engages the

appropriate proportional solenoid valves to provide thrust in the
selected direction using both the thruster(s) and conventional drives.

The EJS joystick controls and indicators are shown in the following figure.
Joystick handle
LED
LED
Light sensor
Joystick Station
Select button
Figure 10. Joystick User Interface
Joystick handle: Provides for the application of thrust and direction

control.
Station Select button: Activates/deactivates the EJS station and

provides other EJS interface functionality.
LEDs: These LEDs provide system status. See the table below.
Table 1. LED Flash

LED State Meaning
LEDs flash at about 5 flashes/ Station activation or deactivation attempted
second. when Station Select button is released.
Solid off Station is inactive.
Solid on Station is the active station.
LEDs flash at about 10 flashes per Station calibration. Attempted when Station
second Select button is pressed.
LEDs flash a numeric flash code See “Flash Codes” on page A15 for the flash codes
pattern that indicate a fault condition has been detected.
Note: If you cannot take command of a station or the system

does not respond to your commands, check the LEDs
to see if an error has occurred.
Light sensor: This senses the ambient light level to automatically

adjust the brightness of the LEDs.

Entering Express Joystick Mode
To take control of the vessel at an EJS station, perform the following

procedure.
1. Move the levers at the active EC300 control head to neutral and ensure
that the neutral LEDs are on.
2. Ensure that the inactive joystick station is centered.
3. Press and hold the joystick’s Station Select button until the joystick
station’s LEDs flash, then release. Successful Joystick Mode activation
is indicated when the joystick station LEDs turn on and the engine
speeds smoothly ramp up to the configured setting.
The selected EJS station is now the active station. The vessel can now be
controlled by moving the joystick in the desired direction or rotating the handle.
Note: Certain fault conditions on both the EC300 controls and

the EC300JS control prevent entry into Joystick Mode.
See “Flash Codes” on page 49 for these fault conditions.
Exiting Express Joystick Mode
To exit EJS mode, so that the vessel can be controlled by the thruster control
panels and the EC300 control levers, do one of the following:
With the active joystick centered, press and release the Station Select
button at an EC300 Control Head to transfer control and select it as
the active station.
Note: The levers at the target EC300 control head must be in

their neutral position and the transmissions must be in
neutral.
Perform an Emergency Station Transfer (always enabled in the

Express Joystick System) to an EC300 Control Head by two
consecutive presses of its Station Select button.
Note: Emergency Station Transfers to an EC300 control head

can always be performed regardless of joystick and
lever position or the in-gear status of the transmissions.
Press and hold the active joystick’s Station Select button until the
LEDs flash, then release. The joystick station’s LEDs turn off and the

engine’s speed smoothly ramps down to base idle speed. The joystick
station is now de-selected and the system is in Standby mode. No
station is active at this point.
If present, activate the optional Station Disable switch for the active
station.
Note: Certain fault conditions also cause the EC300JS Control

to exit Joystick Mode. See “Flash Codes” on page 49.
Transferring Stations
Station transfer from one EJS station to another is instantaneous and is

performed as follows:
1. Ensure that the inactive joystick is centered.
Note: It is recommended, but not required, that the active

joystick be centered during EJS station transfers.
2. At the inactive joystick station, press and hold the Station Select
button until the LEDs flash, then release. Successful joystick station
transfer is indicated by the new joystick station’s LEDs turning on and
the previous station’s LEDs turning off.
Joystick Station Calibration
Joystick calibration positively identifies the centered position and sets the
minimum and maximum values for each axis of the joystick. A joystick station
that has not been calibrated or whose actual centered position does not
match the stored calibration data will be unable to take control of the vessel.
It is suggested that calibration be performed at initial installation, when the

joystick is replaced, and when the joystick configuration is changed in the
MFST to ensure consistent system response.
1. Place the system in Standby Mode (no EJS joystick station is active).
2. Center the joystick.
3. 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 indicate a station activation may be attempted.

Note: 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 you must move the joystick to each
position.
• Full starboard
• Full port
• Full ahead
• Full astern
• Full clockwise rotation
• Full counterclockwise rotation
6. Center the joystick. Calibration is complete.
Display Operation
The optional Display can be used to provide a variety of information to the

operator. There are two lines of data displayed at any time. The following
identify what the Display may show during system operation:
When the system is in Standby Mode and there are no system faults
the Display will show OFF JS0 JOYSTICK
When the system is in Joystick Mode, the Joystick is in the neutral

position, and there are no system faults the Display will show N JSX
JOYSTICK
When the system is in Joystick Mode, a gear is engaged, and there

are no system faults the Display will show:
• Forward gear engaged: FWD JSX JOYSTICK

• Reverse gear engaged: REV JSX JOYSTICK

Manual Thruster Operation
Manual thruster operation provides for control of the hydraulic thruster(s)

via the thruster control panels and is a configurable option set in the EJS™
Marine Field Support Tool (MFST) during configuration. Manual thruster
operation is only available when the EC300JS control is in Standby mode.
Manual thruster operation is independent of the operation of the conventional
drives from the EC300 control heads.
Thruster control panels are configured as stations consisting of one or two

panels as shown in the following figure. For vessels configured with bow and
stern thruster panels, each thruster control station consists of one bow and
one stern thruster control panel. These panels are activated and deactivated
as a pair such that a station’s bow and stern thruster control panels are active
at the same time.
TEMP LEVEL
OFF OFF
THRUSTER
ON
Figure 11. Thruster Control Panel Layout
For single thruster vessels, or dual thruster vessels configured for bow-only
panels, each thruster control station consists of one bow thruster panel. Only
one thruster control panel is active at one time in these configurations.
Note: The thruster control panels cannot be activated while the

system is in Joystick Mode.
To take control of the thruster(s) at a thruster control station, press and hold
both Off buttons at one of the station’s panels for about one second. The
thruster control station Thruster LED illuminates.
To disable the thruster control station press and release one of the Off buttons
at one of the thruster control panels of the active manual station.
Thrust is applied as directed by the lever as shown in the following figure:
Figure 12. Thruster Lever Operation
Center is neutral. The thruster control panel lever has a detent at

neutral position, center, that provides an obvious indication of neutral.
When the lever is released, it automatically returns to its center position
and no thrust is commanded.
Moving the lever to the right or left engages the appropriate

proportional solenoid valve to provide thrust to move the bow or stern
in that direction.

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Flash Codes
Both the EC300 and the EC300JS Controls provide a visual indication, LED
flash codes, to the operator when a fault condition exists. The fault conditions
are classified as:
Serious faults: These faults generate a log entry complete with

parameter values associated with the fault (a snap shot).
Catastrophic faults: These faults generate a log entry only as writing

a complete snap shot is unlikely. These are internal controller and
power supply faults.
The optional display provides text messages about any fault conditions that
exist. The fault messages are displayed in a cyclical fashion with the main
display. This series of screens is repeated until the Control’s power is cycled,
at which point most faults are cleared, or the inhibit is cleared explicitly.
INHIBIT ACTIVE is displayed when a fault condition exists that inhibits
operation. Pressing both buttons while INHIBIT ACTIVE or a fault screen is
displayed provides additional information about the nature of the inhibit or
that fault, as applicable.
The following sections provide information specific to the Control depending

on the system in which it is installed:
Marine Control System: For an EC300 Control installed in a system

using only conventional stern drives see “Flash Codes” on page 50.
Express Joystick System (EJS): For EC300 Controls and an EC300JS

Control installed in a system using conventional stern drives and a bow
thruster and optional stern thruster see “EJS Flash Codes” on page 60.

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Flash Codes
Depending on the installed control heads, the EC300 Control uses the
following LEDs:
Analog stations:
• Station Active LED: Used for failure conditions that inhibits

start and invokes controller neutral. Failure codes are flashed
whenever the Control is turned on because the failure inhibits
start and invokes controller neutral by default.
• Neutral LED: Used for failure conditions that do not inhibit start
nor invoke controller neutral. Failure codes are flashed only
when the active station’s lever is in neutral.
Digital stations:
• Station Active LED: Used for failure conditions that inhibits

start and invokes controller neutral. Failure codes are flashed
whenever the Control is turned on because the failure inhibits
start and invokes controller neutral by default.
• Neutral LED: Used for failure conditions that does not inhibit
start nor invokes controller neutral. Failure codes are flashed
only when the active station’s lever is in neutral.
• Alarm LED: Used for all faults. Failure codes shown at all times.
• Inhibit LED: Used for inhibit flash codes. Failure codes shown
at all times.
Only the first fault to be written to the display will have its code flashed on
the appropriate LED. Subsequent faults will not be flashed via the LEDs.
When all fault conditions are cleared from the display the flashing diagnostic
code stops.
Alarms
The Control turns on the Alarm Relay (J8 pins 7 and 8) after initialization when
enabled in the MFST. When disabled, the Alarm Relay is not used. When
enabled, the Alarm Relay indicates a fault condition when a fault is logged.
Note: See your system installation documentation to see how

the Alarm Relay is wired in your system.
When the active station is a digital station, the digital station alarm beeper is
also turned on. The alarm remain on until the active station’s Station Select
button is pressed.

Fault Information Tables
Table 2. Internal Faults

Flash Double Primary Inhibits
Code Button Message
Press Cruise Express Troll Sync Start*
Message
None UNDEFINE CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
TRAP ERROR
None CPU CLK CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None WDT TMO CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None NMI FAULT CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ERROR
None STK OVR CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None STK UNDR CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None UDF OPCD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None PRT INST CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None ILL ACCS CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None ILL INST CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None ILL BUS CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT ERROR
None RAM FAULT Call For Help Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
None MEMORY TRAN SYS - - - - -
FAIL-CLK FAULT
None SYSTEM SYSTEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CORRUPT CORRUPT
None INVALID TRAN SYS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SOFTWARE FAULT
535 CRC FAULT TRAN SYS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAULT
* Invokes Controller Neutral

Table 3. Power Supply Faults

Flash Double Primary Description Inhibits
Code Button Message Cruise Express Troll Sync Start*
Press
Message
None MAIN AUX PWR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HI LO PROB
HI HI PROB
LO HI PROB
LO LO PROB
434 ThrotPwr TRAN SYS External throttle circuit power supply - - - - -
LOW FAULT is low
531 MAIN/AUX PWR Main or auxiliary power input is too - - - - -
HIGH PROB high
532 MAIN/AUX PWR Main and auxiliary power input are - - - - -
LOW PROB too low
533 A2D REF PWR EC300 Controller internal reference - - - - -
HIGH PROB voltage is too high
534 A2D REF PWR EC300 Controller internal reference - - - - -
LOW PROB voltage is too low
565 STN XFER PWR
HI CRNT PROB
*Invokes Controller Neutral
Table 4. Servo Faults

Press
Message
521 NO THROT- TRAN SYS Servo actuator is configured as - - - - -
TLE FAULT a mechanical throttle and has an
over current failure
522 NO GEAR TRAN SYS Servo actuator is configured as a - - - - -
FAULT mechanical gear and has an over
current failure
523 NO TROLL TRAN SYS Servo actuator is configured as a - - - - -
FAULT mechanical troll and has an over
current failure
*Invokes Controller Neutral

Table 5. Sensor Faults

Code Button Message Cruise Express Troll Sync Start
Press
Message
224 PROP SPD TRAN SYS Propeller speed sensor is open - - - Yes -
OPEN FAULT
223 PROP SPD TRAN SYS Propeller speed sensor is - - - Yes -
SHORT FAULT shorted
225 PROP SPD TRAN SYS Propeller speed sensor is miss- - - - Yes -
MISSING FAULT ing. This means there is no
propeller speed sensor open or
shorted fault but one of the direc-
tion clutches is fully engaged and
there is non-zero engine speed
but no propeller speed. The most
likely cause is that the sensor
gap is too large.
222 INPT SPD TRAN SYS Transmission input speed sensor - Yes Yes Yes -
OPEN FAULT is open
221 INPT SPD TRAN SYS Transmission input speed sensor - Yes Yes Yes -
SHORT FAULT is shorted
226 INPT SPD TRAN SYS Transmission input speed - Yes Yes Yes -
MISSING FAULT (engine speed) is missing. This
means there is no input speed
sensor open or shorted fault but
one of the direction clutches is
fully engaged and there is non-
zero propeller speed but no input
speed. The most likely cause is
that the sensor gap is too large.
235 INT TEMP TRAN SYS EC300 Controller internal tem- - - - - -
HIGH FAULT perature high
236 INT TEMP TRAN SYS EC300 Controller internal tem- - - - - -
LOW FAULT perature low
232 OIL TEMP TRAN SYS Transmission oil temperature is - - - - -
HIGH FAULT high
231 OIL TEMP TRAN SYS Transmission oil temperature - Yes Yes No -
LOW FAULT is low
233 OIL TEMP TRAN SYS Transmission oil temperature - - - - -
OPEN FAULT sensor is open
234 OIL TEMP TRAN SYS Transmission oil temperature - - - - -
SHORT FAULT sensor is shorted
451 PropXcte TRAN SYS Transmission output sensor exci- - Yes Yes - -
LOW FAULT tation voltage is lower than 4.9V
454 PropXcte TRAN SYS Transmission output sensor exci- - Yes Yes - -
HIGH FAULT tation voltage is higher than 5.1V
*Invokes controller neutral

Table 6. Station Faults

Press
Message
325 STATION1 TRAN SYS Control Head 1 power supply - - - - -
LOW FAULT voltage is low
321 STATION1 TRAN SYS Control Head 1 is configured but - - - - -
MISSING FAULT not detected
161 STATION1 TRAN SYS Control Head 1 cruise mode - - - - -
CRUI STK FAULT switch is stuck closed
162 STATION1 TRAN SYS Control Head 1 express mode - - - - -
EXPR STK FAULT switch is stuck closed
163 STATION1 TRAN SYS Control Head 1 Troll Mode Switch - - - - -
TROL STK FAULT Is Stuck Closed
164 STATION1 TRAN SYS Control Head 1 sync mode switch - - - - -
SYNC STK FAULT is stuck closed
446 STATION1 TRAN SYS Lever position sensor 1 has failed - - - - -
POT1 Flt FAULT
441 STATION1 TRAN SYS Digital lever out of calibration - - - - -
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT
443 STATION1 TRAN SYS Digital lever non-volatile memory - - - - -
NVM Flt FAULT failure
444 STATION1 TRAN SYS Digital lever internal power supply - - - - -
HIGH Flt FAULT is high
LOW Flt FAULT is low
163 STATION2 TRAN SYS Control Head 2 troll mode switch - - - - -
TROL STK FAULT is stuck closed
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT


Press
Message
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT
161 STATION4 TRAN SYS Lever head 4 cruise mode switch - - - - -
CRUI STK FAULT is stuck closed
162 STATION4 TRAN SYS Lever head 4 express mode - - - - -
163 STATION4 TRAN SYS Lever head 4 troll mode switch is - - - - -
TROL STK FAULT stuck closed
164 STATION4 TRAN SYS Lever head 4 sync mode switch is - - - - -
SYNC STK FAULT stuck closed
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT


Press
Message
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT
336 STATION- TRAN SYS Control Head 7 power supply - - - - -
7LOW FAULT voltage is low
MISSING FAULT is high
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT


Press
Message
POT2 Flt FAULT
POT1 Flt FAULT
CAL Flt FAULT
POT2 Flt FAULT
116 EXP BOX TRAN SYS - - - - -
PWR PROB FAULT
436 COMM FLT TRAN SYS At power on, Control Head 1 was - - - - -
No Heads FAULT not detected
331 ILLEGAL TRAN SYS Mode switch voltage of the active - - - - -
MODE FAULT Control Head is invalid
461 EJS Commu- EJS SYS - - - - -
nications FAULT

Table 7. Coil Faults

Press
Message
241 FORWARD TRAN SYS Forward valve coil circuit is either Yes Yes Yes - Yes
CIRCUIT FAULT open or shorted
242 REVERSE TRAN SYS Reverse valve coil circuit is either Yes Yes Yes - Yes
244 SHFT BRK TRAN SYS Shaft brake valve coil circuit is Yes Yes Yes - -
CIRCUIT FAULT either open or shorted
245 TROLL CIR- TRAN SYS Troll valve coil circuit is either - - - - -
CUIT FAULT open or shorted
246 NEUTRAL TRAN SYS Neutral valve coil circuit is either - - - - -
247 TrollEnb TRAN SYS Troll enable valve coil circuit is - - - - -
CIRCUIT FAULT either open or shorted
251 Rev&Fwd BD TRAN SYS Reverse & forward coils are on Yes Yes Yes - Yes
COMBO FAULT simultaneously
252 Rev&Neut BD TRAN SYS Reverse & neutral coils are on Yes Yes Yes - Yes
253 Rev&Brak BD TRAN SYS Reverse & brake coils are on Yes Yes Yes - Yes
254 Rev&Nrly BD TRAN SYS Reverse coil & neutral relay are on - - - - Yes
255 Fwd&Neut TRAN SYS Forward & neutral coils are on Yes Yes Yes - Yes
BD COMBO FAULT simultaneously
256 Fwd&Neut TRAN SYS Forward & brake coils are on Yes Yes Yes - Yes
BD COMBO FAULT simultaneously
257 Fwd&Nrly BD TRAN SYS Forward & neutral relay on simul- - - - - Yes
COMBO FAULT taneously
262 Rev&Stab BD TRAN SYS Reverse coil is on and stabilizer - - - - Yes
COMBO FAULT disable is not on
263 Fwd&Stab BD TRAN SYS Forward coil is on and stabilizer - - - - Yes
COMBO FAULT disable is on
264 PTO CIR- TRAN SYS PTO coil circuit is either open of - - - - Yes
CUIT FAULT shorted
265 EJS&Stab TRAN SYS - - - - -
BD COMBO FAULT

Table 8. Switch Faults

Fault Double Primary Description Inhibits
Press
Message
324 LEVER TRAN SYS Lever voltage of the active - - - - -
FAULT FAULT Control Head is out of range
421 FILTER TRAN OIL Differential pressure across the - - - - -
BYPASSED FILTER transmission filter is high
423 OilSnsor TRAN SYS Transmission oil pressure high - - - - -
HIGH FAULT fault
424 OilSnsor TRAN SYS Transmission main oil pressure - - - - -
HIGH FAULT is low
426 OilSnsor TRAN SYS Transmission main oil pressure - - - - -
OPEN FAULT sensor is open
425 OilSnsor TRAN SYS - - - - -
SHORT FAULT
452 OilXcte HIGH TRAN SYS Transmission oil pressure sen- - - - - -
FAULT sor excitation voltage is higher
than 5.1V
453 OilXcte LOW TRAN SYS Transmission oil pressure sen- - - - - -
FAULT sor excitation voltage is lower
than 4.9V
Table 9. Inhibits
Press
Message
722 INPT SPD INHIBIT During cruise sync or express - - - - -
Fault ACTIVE sync the ec300 controller
has detected a input speed
sensor fault
723 RS485 INHIBIT During cruise sync or express - - - - -
Fault ACTIVE sync the ec300 controller has
detected a rs485 communica-
tion problem
724 PROP SPD INHIBIT During express sync the - - - - -
Fault ACTIVE ec300 controller has detected
a propeller speed sensor fault
725 INDIRECT Other During cruise sync or express - - - - -
INHIBIT Control sync one of the controllers is
unable to sync
227 INPT SPD INHIBIT Transmission is unable to Yes Yes Yes - -
TooHigh ACTIVE engage because the input
speed is higher than 1000
rpm
N.A. INPT SPD INHIBIT - - - - -
TooLow ACTIVE
N.A. SELECT SELECT - - - - -
STATION STATION
N.A. SELECT SELECT - - - - -
NEUTRAL NEUTRAL

EJS Flash Codes
Failure conditions detected by the EC300JS controller are indicated by a

flash code on both LEDs of the Joystick Stations. Unless otherwise specified
below, the EC300JS flash code sequences are displayed in a manner similar
to how the EC300 controller displays flash codes on its analog control heads:
EC300JS controller flash codes are displayed on all configured joystick

stations, not just the active station. The on/off states of the LEDs
in the flash code sequence are inverted for the inactive stations to
differentiate between the active and inactive stations.
For clearable faults, EC300JS flash codes are displayed a minimum

of three times.
Note: Flash codes are never cleared if the fault condition still
exists or when the fault is designated as non-clearable.
The display of EC300JS flash code sequences is inhibited at all joystick

stations while any joystick Station Select button is pressed.
At any time during a flash code sequence, the operator may interrupt
and restart the flash code sequence from the first digit by pressing
and releasing a joystick Station Select button. Flash code sequences
are also restarted upon a change in the active/inactive state of any
joystick station.
Note: In both cases, the flash code sequence restarts at all

joystick stations.
If multiple faults exist, only the flash code for the first detected fault is
displayed. The flash code sequence for a fault is always displayed as
described above regardless of the configured alarm status for that fault as
outlined in “EJS Fault Information Tables” on page 62.
Alarms
Faults may be designated at time of system configuration to trigger one of

two alarm relays in the EC300JS controller. These relays may be used to
generate an audible and/or visual notification fault in addition to the flash
code sequence displayed at the joystick stations.
When the vessel is configured for manual thruster operation, these alarms
are designated to activate the audible and appropriate visual indicator on
the thruster control panels upon detection of a Low Oil Level or High Oil
Temperature fault.
An active alarm may be acknowledged from any joystick station by pressing

and holding the Station Select button for approximately six seconds. When
the joystick station’s LEDs stop flashing, indicating that a station transfer will
not be attempted, all active alarms terminate and the Station Select button
may be released.
Any acknowledged alarms are re-activated after a time period designated

during system configuration (the default is two minutes) when the fault
condition persists or the fault is non-clearable. Alarms are not re-activated
for clearable faults that are no longer present.
A new alarm is triggered immediately when a new fault is detected before

the alarm acknowledge timer expires.

EJS Fault Information Tables
The following table lists the fault conditions that are detected by the EC300JS
and their associated flash codes.
Inhibits: Prevents the applicable control or function from being used.
Cancels: Ends the command in process.
Table 10. Internal Errors

Flash Fault Name Joystick Manual
Code Thruster
Inhibit Cancel Inhibit Cancel
224 2.5V Reference Low Yes Yes - -
225 2.5V Reference High Yes Yes - -
232** Flash CRC Fault Yes - Yes -
241** Hardware Version - - - -
242 Clock Calendar Write Fault - - - -
243 Clock Calendar Read Fault - - - -
244 EEPROM Write Fault - - - -
245 EEPROM Read Fault - - - -
251 Internal Controller Fault Yes Yes Yes Yes
266** Configuration Corrupt Fault Yes - Yes -
267 Main Configuration CRC Fault - - - -
271 Configuration Mismatch Fault - - - -
272** Control Type Fault Yes - Yes -
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 - - - -
426 Joystick Table Configuration Fault Yes - - -
427 Manual Thruster Panel Configuration Fault - - - -

Table 10. Internal Errors

Code Thruster
431 Joystick Enable Configuration Fault - - - -
432** Thruster Dither Configuration Fault Yes - Yes -
433 Bow Thruster Slew Rate Configuration Fault - - - -
434 Stern Thruster Slew Rate Configuration - - - -
Fault
444** Bow Thruster Map Configuration Fault Yes - Yes -
445** Stern Thruster Map Configuration Fault Yes - Yes -
446 Oil Temperature Switch Configuration Fault - - - -
447 Oil Filter Switch Configuration Fault - - - -
451 Oil Level Switch Configuration Fault - - - -
452 Oil Temperature Sensor Configuration Fault - - - -
453 Transmission Slew Rate Configuration Fault - - - -
561** Thruster Type Configuration Fault Yes - Yes -
565 Joystick 1 Center Configuration Fault Yes* - - -
571 Joystick 1 Center Not Calibrated Inhibit Yes* - - -
574** Thruster Configuration Fault Yes - Yes -
454 Bow Simultaneous Direction Fault Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stern Simultaneous Direction Fault
455
456 Port Transmission Simultaneous Direction Yes Yes - -
Fault
Starboard Transmission Simultaneous
457 Direction Fault
461 Bow Thruster Level Command Fault Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stern Thruster Level Command Fault
462
463 Port Transmission Speed Command Fault Yes Yes - -
Starboard Transmission Speed Command
Fault
464
* Fault inhibits or cancels the specified function only at the faulted station/manual panel
** Inhibiting fault that is only detected at power-up.

Table 11. Power Faults

Code Thruster
221 Dstn Over Current Yes - - -
222 Supply Voltage Low - - - -
223 Supply Voltage High - - - -
321 Servo Over Current - - Yes Yes
Table 12. Communications Faults

Flash Fault Name Joystick Manual Thruster
Code Inhibit Cancel Inhibit Cancel
521 NMEA2000 Bus Off Yes - - -
522 NMEA2000 No Nodes Yes - - -
621 J1939 Bus Off Yes - - -
622 J1939 No Nodes Yes - - -
623 Port J1939 Missing Yes - - -
624 Starboard J1939 Missing Yes - - -

226 Joystick 1 Supply Low Yes* Yes* - -
227 Joystick 1 Supply Low
231 Joystick 1 Supply Low
322 Joystick 1 Missing Yes* Yes* - -
323 Joystick 2 Missing
224 Joystick 3 Missing
325 Joystick 1 Integrity Yes* Yes* - -
326 Joystick 2 Integrity
327 Joystick 3 Integrity
331 Joystick 1 X Axis Range Low Yes* Yes* - -
337 Joystick 2 X Axis Range Low
346 Joystick 3 X Axis Range Low
332 Joystick 1 X Axis Range High Yes* Yes* - -
341 Joystick 2 X Axis Range High
347 Joystick 3 X Axis Range High
333 Joystick 1 Y Axis Range Low Yes* Yes* - -
342 Joystick 2 Y Axis Range Low
351 Joystick 3 Y Axis Range Low
334 Joystick 1 Y Axis Range High Yes* Yes* - -
343 Joystick 2 Y Axis Range High
352 Joystick 3 Y Axis Range High


335 Joystick 1 Z Axis Range Low Yes* Yes* - -
344 Joystick 2 Z Axis Range Low
353 Joystick 3 Z Axis Range Low
336 Joystick 1 Z Axis Range High Yes* Yes* - -
345 Joystick 2 Z Axis Range High
354 Joystick 3 Z Axis Range High
355 Joystick 1 Select Invalid Yes* - - -
361 Joystick 2 Select Invalid
364 Joystick 3 Select Invalid
357 Joystick 1 Select Stuck Yes* - - -
363 Joystick 2 Select Stuck
366 Joystick 3 Select Stuck
367 Joystick 1 Disable Indeterminate Yes* - - -
372 Joystick 2 Disable Indeterminate
374 Joystick 3 Disable Indeterminate
371 Joystick 1 Disable Missing Yes* - - -
373 Joystick 2 Disable Missing
375 Joystick 3 Disable Missing
562 Joystick 1 Center Calibration Fault Yes* - - -
563 Joystick 2 Center Calibration Fault
564 Joystick 3 Center Calibration Fault
631 Manual Thruster Panel 1 Missing - - Yes* Yes*
632 Manual Thruster Panel 2 Missing
642 Manual Thruster Panel 1 Button Stuck - - Yes* Yes*
643 Manual Thruster Panel 2 Button Stuck
* Fault inhibits or cancels the specified function only at the faulted station/manual panel

Table 14. Thruster Faults

421 Oil Level Low Yes - Yes -
422 Oil Temp High - - - -
423 Oil Temp Low - - - -
424 Oil Temp Sensor Circuit - - - -
425 Filter Bypass - - - -
721 Port Bow Coil Level Fault Yes - Yes Yes
722 Port Bow Coil Open Fault Yes - Yes Yes
723 Port Bow Coil Short Fault Yes - Yes Yes
724 Starboard Bow Coil Level Fault Yes - Yes Yes
725 Starboard Bow Coil Open Fault Yes - Yes Yes
726 Starboard Bow Coil Short Fault Yes - Yes Yes
727 Port Stern Coil Level Fault Yes - Yes Yes
731 Port Stern Coil Open Fault Yes - Yes Yes
732 Port Stern Coil Short Fault Yes - Yes Yes
733 Starboard Stern Coil Level Fault Yes - Yes Yes
734 Starboard Stern Coil Open Fault Yes - Yes Yes
735 Starboard Stern Coil Short Fault Yes - Yes Yes

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EC300 Marine Control System

January 12, 2011 TDWP10098A rev 2011

ASD ASD ASD1 ASD ASD ASD

Removal and Reinstallation 2 3 3 3 4 6 8 8

Recondition complete unit 5 6 6 6 6 6 8 8

Replace front oil seal 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Replace input shaft 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

Replace input gear/sprocket 1 3 3 3 - - - -

Replace thrust ball 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

Replace retainer ring 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Replace propeller shaft 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

Replace thrust tube 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6

Replace rear oil seal 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Replace steer cylinder 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Replace power steer pump 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Replace trim pump 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Replace Ball Boot 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Replace and align driveline 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3

FLAT RATE HOUR ALLOWANCE

Description of Flat Rate Labor

Removal and Reinstallation and Test 3 3 3 3 1

Electronic Control Repair * 0 0 0 0 0

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 Standard configuration: The operator commands one or more stern

Bow thruster (required)

EC300 control EC300 control

Optional stern thruster

EC300 Marine Control System Express Joystick System®

Figure 1. Marine Control System Configurations

 Express Joystick System ® (EJS™) configuration: The operator

• Standby Mode: This allows control of the conventional drive

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System Operation - Standard Configuration

The basic EC300 Control System consists of an EC300 Control, a Control

The Control System coordinates both engine and marine transmission

Figure 2. Operator Controls on the Analog Control Head

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Figure 3. Operator Controls on the Digital Control Head

NEUTRAL MINIMUM THROTTLE

Figure 4. Analog Control Head Lever Range of Operation

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Figure 5. Digital Control Head Lever Range of Operation

Note: On digital Control Heads, any of the four button switches

 The yellow neutral LED(s) provide for transmission status indication

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• Constantly lit when the Transmission is in Neutral.

 Red Alarm LED:

• Digital Control Head: Blinks an error (flash) code when an error

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Digital Lever Calibration

Enter Digital Lever Calibration by performing the following procedure.

1. Power down the EC300 Control.

2. Simultaneously press buttons 3 and 4 as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Digital Control Head LED and Switch Identification

3. Power up the EC300 Control and continue pressing buttons 3 and 4

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Analog Lever Calibration

Standard configuration: The operator commands one or more stern

Express Joystick System ® (EJS™) configuration: The operator

The yellow neutral LED(s) provide for transmission status indication

Red Alarm LED:

Engine Synchronization while in the cruise mode.

Engine Synchronization while in the express mode.

Engine Synchronization while in the cruise mode.

Engine Synchronization while in the express mode.

THRTXXX% on the top line, and COILXXX% on the bottom line

“Instant Station Transfer” on page 29

“Neutral Station Transfer” on page 30

“Lever Match Station Transfer” on page 31

“Lever Match with Acknowledge Station Transfer” on page 32

“Emergency Transfer (Double button press)” on page 33