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EIC5000 Electronic Indicator Control Installation and Operation Instructions
EIC5000 Electronic Indicator Control Installation and Operation Instructions
Required Tools
1/2", 7/16” & 9/16” Wrench Teflon Tape Marine Grade Sealant
1/8”,3/16" & 5/16” Drill Bit Wire Stripper Vise Grips
2-1/8” Hole Saw Electric Drill Wire Cutter
Step 4 Remove upper hinge from transom and remove pipe nipple. If you have
a short fitting use a 7/16” wrench to remove it from the upper hinge.
Step 5 Remove plastic clip from piston and repeat steps 2 - 4 for the starboard
cylinder.
Step 6 Using template on the last page, drill 5/16" hole in transom for the
Sensor Wire. Screw pipe nipple into new actuator upper hinge. Tighten nipple
hand tight. Then, with vise grips, tighten two full turns. . . NO MORE. If you have
the short fitting, using a 7/16” wrench screw it in until the fitting is snug, the
shoulder of the fitting will just touch the plastic of the upper hinge.
Step 7 Cover end of pipe nipple with masking tape. Apply sealant to
actuator upper hinge surface around pipe nipple, screw holes, and
cable. Feed Sensor Wire through 5/16" hole.
EIC Harness: Plug the EIC Harness into the Relay Module.
Make sure that the cable is properly supported and does
not put strain on the connectors.
Spare for Automatic Trim Tab Control: (Shorter of two harnesses) This plug is used to interface a Bennett Auto Tab
Control into the EIC System. Please refer to Auto Tab Installation Instructions. If no Auto Tab Control is installed this
lead is not used.
Calibration
Check trim tab system to ensure it is operational, then put both trim tabs in the full up position.
When you power up the EIC the port and starboard displays will begin to flash alternately, indicating that the
system is not calibrated. Press and hold the sun and moon buttons on the EIC simultaneously for about 3
seconds. Both the port and starboard lower yellow LEDs will begin to blink. Using the trim tab controls run both
trim tabs to the full down position (Bow Down on the control). Hold the control longer than necessary to assure
that both tabs go fully down (this will not harm the system). A few moments after the Tabs are all the way down
the upper port and starboard yellow LEDs will begin blinking. Again, using the Trim Tab Controls, run both tabs to
the full up position. Make sure the tabs come all the way up.
The upper and lower yellow LEDs will then light up solidly indicating that the EIC is calibrated and ready to
operate. If you wish to recalibrate the EIC at any time simply bring the tabs to the full up position, hold both
buttons down and repeat the calibration instructions.
Operation
The intensity of the display may be adjusted by pressing the right button to brighten and the left button to dim the
display.
Port and starboard display alternately flash: EIC requires calibration. Refer to calibration information above.
Upper yellow LED flashes on port or starboard display: Indicates the display is not receiving a sensor signal.
If the port upper yellow LED flashes the fault is in the port sensor or wires. A flashing yellow LED on the starboard
display would indicate a fault on the starboard sensor or wiring. Check for a broken wire to sensor, faulty
connection or corrosion at EIC Display. Switching the sensor connections on the module will confirm the
diagnostic code if the flashing LEDs switch sides. Alternatively, you may check the twisted pair of wires inside the
shielded red and green cables with an Ohm meter set to the 10X scale. They should produce a reading in the 220
-260 Ohm range when disconnected from the EIC Module.
Electro-Hydraulic System Information
EIC Relay Module Fuse: 12 volt system uses 20 amp in-line fuse on positive, 24 volt uses 10 amp. EIC Display Fuses:
Both Purple and Orange wire fused at 1.5 amp for both 12 and 24 volts.
Troubleshooting (This general information is not intended to be complete. Please feel free to contact Bennett Marine
or visit our website for additional information).
HPU running but Trim Tabs do not move, or will go down but not retract:
Is the unit receiving a solid 12 volts to the EIC Module? Low voltage will sometimes cause the solenoids to not open
preventing the tabs from moving even though the pump motor is running. Inspect all wiring for disconnected or
corroded connections.
Conduct the following test using the Spare for Automatic Trim Tab Control connector at the EIC Module:
Operation = Reaction
Apply 12 volts (+)to blue, red = Port trim tab down
Apply 12 volts (+)to blue, green = Starboard trim tab down
Apply 12 volts (+)to blue, red, green = Both trim tabs down
Apply 12 volts (+)to yellow, red = Port trim tab up
Apply 12 volts (+)to yellow, green = Starboard trim tab up
Apply 12 volts (+)to yellow, red, green = Both trim tabs up
If the trim tabs function correctly for each wire grouping, then the Display or EIC Harness is at fault.
If the system does not function properly, then conduct the same test using the wire harness connected to the HPU. If
the trim tabs function correctly then the Module is faulty. If the trim tabs do not function correctly HPU is at fault.
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EIC5000 Electronic Indicator Control – Upper Helm
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE
BEGINNING INSTALLATION
Step 1 Follow EIC5000 Installation Instructions to install system and Lower Helm EIC
Display.
If this is a new installation, plug the blue EIC Wire Harness directly, connecting the EIC
Relay Module to any of the three connectors on the Bridge Box.
Step 5 Running the EIC Bridge Wire Harness to the Bridge Box
Plug the EIC Bridge Wire Harness into the back of the Upper Helm EIC Display, run it
down to the Bridge Box and plug it into ANY of the three connectors.
Step 6 Running the EIC 4-foot Wire Harness from the Lower Helm EIC Display to
the Bridge Box
Plug the 4-foot Wire Harness into the back of the Lower Helm EIC Display and plug into
the remaining connector on the Bridge Box.
Calibration
Refer to the EIC5000 Installation Instructions and calibrate system ONLY at the Lower
Helm EIC Display.
EIC5000 Electronic Indicator Control – Upper Helm
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM