overview

Mente Marine APC-FCP Attitude Control System (520/ACSFCP)

Retro Fit Kit for FLYBRIDGE CONTROL PANEL to suit DUAL Station (Single Electric or Single/Dual Hydraulic)

LED Indicators, Auto Retract and Auto Roll and Pitch

Suits Bennett, Lenco, TFX and TX Systems

Suits Hydraulic and Electric Systems

ACS takes care of the work for you. When changing course, winds shift, or passengers move, the attitude of the boat is automatically corrected by adjusting the trim tabs.

Roll and pitch axes
ACS R (Roll) automatically adjusts the boat to the optimum attitude in the roll axis, eliminating heeling. This is the best choice for small and fast boats with minimal bow rise. ACS RP (Roll and Pitch) automatically adjusts the boat to the optimum attitude both in the roll and pitch axes. The pitch control improves visibility and enables speeds in the “semi-planing” range. It also improves the “hole shot”. Large boats benefit from this feature.

Turning detection
While making a turn, the boat leans inwards. Thanks to the built-in gyros, the system is able to detect heading changes and prevent automatic corrections while turning. Unnecessary adjusting is avoided and the boat exits the turn with the optimum attitude. The AUTO indicator blinks while making the turn to indicate that the ACS is blocked and not active at that moment. Once set up on a steady course again, the ACS continues measuring and correcting the attitude, taking the altered conditions into account.

Adaptive system
ACS adapts to boats over the whole range. Thanks to the adaptive functionality, the boat is set up to the optimum running attitude, taking into account differences in size and trim tab performance. It also adapts to varying sea conditions. In calm seas, a list condition is corrected faster than in rough seas. This allows a quick reaction when needed and avoids unnecessary operations that could amplify a roll in high waves.

Auto / Manual mode
The Auto button is used to select the mode of the ACS. Briefly pressing the auto button causes the ACS to switch between the manual and automatic mode. In the manual mode, the buttons can be used to control the attitude of the boat manually. In the automatic mode, the attitude of the boat is controlled automatically when the indicator is lit up. If it is blinking, automatic operation is suspended while the boat is turning sharply or when it is off the plane.

Downloads:

• ACS-RP User Manual
• ACS-RP Drill Template
• ACS-RP Connections to Lenco LED Indicator
• ACS-RP Connection to Bennett EIC5000
• ACS-RP Connection to TFX and TX
• ACS-A User Manual
• ACS-FCP User Manual

Options:

• Mente Marine ACS-RP – Single Station to suit Single Electric Rams or Single/Dual Hydraulic Rams (1 x pump)
  • Control in the roll and pitch axes
  • For all types of boats
  • Trim tabs connected on the backside
• Mente Marine ACS-A – Dual Station Base Helm unit to suit Single Electric Rams or Single/Dual Hydraulic Rams (1 x pump)
  • Control in the roll and pitch axes
  • Optional flybridge panel available
  • Trim tabs connected to a separate control unit
• Mente Marine ACS-FCP – Second Station Control Panel
  • Flybridge Control Panel
  • ACS A accessory

ACS-FCP Flybridge Control Panel Install

ACS-A Electromechanical Trim Tab Install

ACS-A Hydraulic Trim Tab Install

specification

• Compliance (Hydraulic tabs): Bennett, Instatrim, Trimmaster, TFX Teleflex, TX Controls
• Compliance (Electromechanical tabs): Lectrotab, Lenco, Eltrim, Ultraflex, Minn Kota
• ACS R Control in the roll axis
• ACS RP Control in the roll and pitch axes
• Boat length 15...40 feet
• Tab type detection Automatic
• Gain Automatic, adapts to the boat type
• Size 80 * 77.5 * 10 mm
• Protection by enclosure IP 68
• Operating temperature -10...85 C
• Storage temperature -40...+85 C
• Supply voltage 10...30 V dc
• Maximum output current 18 A (When tabs activated)
• Current consumption 0.02 A (When idle)
• Approvals CE (Compliance with EMC regulations)