Trim Tabs Control

AHD TCS OP A

Operating Panel for Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS

The operating panel AHD-TCS OP A allows manual operation or selection of automatic control of electro-hydraulic trim tabs control system AHD-TCS.

Product feature:

  • Patent-registered trim tabs control system
  • Compact design for installation in consoles, control panels or control cabinets
  • Panel front dimension 70mm x 130mm
  • Degree of protection IP 67 (front side) for in- and outdoor application
  • Illuminated push buttons for manually up/down-control of port and starboard trim tab as well as push button for automatic control
  • The trim tabs remain operative by means of up/down-control push button even in case of malfunction of electronic control unit AHD-TCS A
  • Automatic LED dimming
  • Connection via 8-pole cable at terminal list of electronic control unit AHD-TCS A
  • Operating panels can be cascaded for installation in different control stands

 

 

AHD-TCS Round Gauge

Round Gauge for Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS, black casing design

The AHD-TCS round gauges are used for analog display of angular position of a trim tab.

Product feature:

  • Weather-proof round gauge with metallic casing for flush mounting panel installation
  • Black coated display frame
  • Unit dimension  x D: 65 x 70 mm
  • Panel cut-out : 60.5 + 0.5 mm
  • Scale of gauge illuminable
  • Operating voltage 12 V DC
  • Voltage input 0 … 10 V DC

 

AHD-TCS Round Gauge

Round Gauge for Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS, chrome-plated casing design

The AHD-TCS round gauges are used for analog display of angular position of a trim tab.

Product feature:

  • Weather-proof round gauge with metallic casing for flush mounting panel installation
  • Chrome-plated display frame
  • Unit dimension  x D: 65 x 70 mm
  • Panel cut-out : 60.5 + 0.5 mm
  • Scale of gauge illuminable
  • Operating voltage 12 V DC
  • Voltage input 0 … 10 V DC

 

 

AHD TCS A

Electronic Control Unit for Trim Tabs Control System AHD-TCS

The electronic control unit AHD-TCS A is the central unit for acquisition of all measuring data and control inputs and thereof for resulting control of trim tabs hydraulic aggregates for port and starboard trim tab.

Product feature:

  • Patent-registered trim tabs control system
  • Module with basic plate for surface mounting installation in consoles, control panels or control cabinets
  • Degree of protection IP 20
  • Power supply 24 V DC for the entire system incl. hydraulic aggregates, typ. 32 A
  • Analog inputs for flow meters of hydraulic aggregates and e.g. for an inclination sensor
  • Analog outputs 0 – 10 V DC for connection of AHD-TCS round gauges for indication of angular position of trim tabs
  • Interface for GPS-receiver for calculation of ship speed (data also available via CAN-Bus)
  • CAN-Bus interface for connection with external display units with graphically supported operation
  • RS232 interface for configuration of device etc.
  • Connection terminals for connection of operating panel AHD-TCS OP A
  • Outputs for control of hydraulic pumps for port and starboard trim tab
  • Output for common failure
  • Calibration of trim tabs by measurement of end position/end position distance via counting of pulses of flow meters
  • Recording of ship-specific trim curves for speed- and attitude depending trim tab position for optimized automatic operation

 

Hydraulic Cylinders + Trim Tabs

High quality and corrosion-resistant stainless steel hydraulic cylinders and trim tabs from Draghetti Marine Division