Marine Multi-Station Control System Caterpillar

For vessels experiencing a 72% throttle response at WOT. These vessels will be equipped with Series 3460E/3408E/3412E/C30/C32 Marine Engines. (ADEM 2 type engine controls).

Train the PCP. The PCP will monitor and store the desired engine speed so that it knows what the top engine limit is for that engine.

Problem List

• Cannot acheive full engine speed

Probable Cause

• The PCP was not calibrated with the control head

1. Turn the key switch on.

2. Activate a station.

3. Slowly move the Starboard throttle to the WOT position.

4. Slowly move the Port throttle to the WOT position.

5. Leave the throttles in the WOT position for 20 seconds.

6. Move the throttles to the neutral/low idle position.

7. Turn the keyswitch OFF.

8. Turn the keyswitch on and access the “desired engine speed” screen on MPD.

9. Activate the station and monitor the desired engine speed at the WOT position. The desired engine speed should equal the top engine limit.