Marine Multi-Station Control System Caterpillar

• Station will not transfer

Probable Cause

• Station Lockout is active

• Throttle not qualified

• Gear not qualified

1. Verify that all the Station Lockout switches are in the OFF condition.

2. Turn the keyswitch (power to the PCP) “OFF” FOR 10 SECONDS. If the Station Lockout feature is installed on the vessel, this will deactivate the lockout.
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3. Connect Cat ET and go to "STATUS" and select "Status Group #2".

4. Press and hold the Station Active button while monitoring Station Button Status (SA) in Cat ET. The status should change from “OFF” to “ON”. Perform this step at all stations.

   OK - The communications from the PCP to the ICH or button panel is working properly. Refer to Step 3.

   NOT OK - Continue with Systems Operation Manual, "Switch Inputs Not Working"procedure.

Qualify the Control Head

1. Verify that the throttle gears have been qualified.

2. Verify that the gears display “NEUTRAL” in all (Port and Starboard) MPD screens if installed.

3. Move all throttle control heads to the low idle/forward position (first detent position).

4. Turn the keyswitch “OFF”.

5. Wait 10 seconds.

6. Turn the keyswitch back “ON”.

7. Transfer stations. Press and hold the Station Active button while monitoring the Station Button Status (SA) on the MPD Control System Information Screen. The status should change from “OFF” to “ON”.

   Does the transfer station function work?

   YES - Refer to Step 4.

   NO - Temporarily replace the PCP and retest.