Offshore 5801 User manual - page 4
INTRODUCTION
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The Offshore Dynamics 5801 Bennett Trim Tab Adaptor is designed to measure the inductive
sensors in Bennett Trim Tabs and relay their position over multiple interfaces.
The Trim Tab Adaptor
is water resistant to IP65. It is designed to be mounted case up in a
protected location. It is essential that it is installed and set up correctly according to this
manual. Please read and follow the installation and setup instructions carefully to achieve the
best results.
1.1 FIRMWARE REVISION
The information in this manual corresponds to firmware revision 1.1.4
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES
The Offshore Dynamics 5801 Bennett Trim Tab Adaptor has the following features:
•Convert up to three inductive sensors inside
Bennett Trim Tabs to a percentage position
message for display.
•Switch settable CAN bus output to either
NMEA2000® or a fixed source address.
•RS485 RTU Modbus output suitable for use
by a PLC based system.
•Green/Red LEDs confirming receipt and
transmission of valid or invalid RS485 modbus
messages.
•One button calibration.
•Connection by waterproof Deutsch Connector
and NMEA2000® plug.
•IP68 protected.