Cable Routing
Station Communication Cable Routing—When routing Station Cables it is adviseable to inspect the route and make sure
surfaces are free of any sharp edges or burrs which could nick the cable and compromise the reliability of the system.
Connectors are pre-terminated at the factory and should NEVER be forced into their proper recepticle. Make sure that the
connector is properly aligned prior to insertion into the recepticle. If the connector is properly aligned, only a small amount
of force will be necessary to insert the connector into the Control Processor or Control Head. Failure to properly align con-
nector may damage the pins and cause the system to fail.
Connectors are one of the most important parts of the EEC3 system. Keep connectors covered and clean during installa-
tion. Most problems occur due to bad connections.
The EEC3 System utilizes CANbus technology to communicate between the Control Processor and the Control Station(s).
Simply put, the CAN(Controller Area Network)bus network consists of a series of devices connected by a single wire rout-
ed throughout the boat. Station communication connects each system component sequentially which minimizes cable runs
and lengths. At each end of the bus network a CANbus terminator (terminating resistor) must be connected in order for the
system to perform correctly (see diagram below).
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Section 2.0 — Installing the EEC3
Notice that each end of the CANbus network
MUST have a terminating resistor (see bottom
of control head - station 2 & CP) installed
The CANbus network allows for devices to be connected in series by a single cable throughout the boat.
The EEC3 system consists of:
(1) Control Processor, (up to 6) Control Heads, (optional) Handheld Remote Control Station, (optional) GTB
Backup Processor.
You may connect each device in any configuration, however, a terminating resistor MUST be installed at
each end of the network.
CANbus Network Layout
Control Head
Station 1
Control Head
Station 2
Terminating
Resistor
(closeup)
