Vetus Engine Controls

Three distinct 'families' of Vetus control are available.

Mechanical: The traditional method, using two pull-push cables direct from the control box to the engine and gearbox. ABC Powermarine can also supply a full range of 33C cables as well as all the necessary fittings.

Hydraulic: a hydraulic system for when the distance between the engine and the steering position results in the potential of unwanted slack.

Electric: this system facilitates easy installation as only a simple wire is required between the steering position and the central control computer.

Mechanical Controls

Two different types of mechanical control are available: type RC is supplied with a cast aluminium housing and type AFS is supplied with plastic housing and chrome plated lever. 33C type cables may be supplied for controls in lengths from 0.5m to 15m in both 'standard' and 'low friction' types. We advise the use of low-friction contrl cables for installations with tight bends and for all cable lengths over 7m.

Code	Description
SICO	Side mount single lever control for one engine. Black plastic face plate with AISI316 stainless steel lever. Push button for neutral. The 33C-type pull-push cables may be installed both horizontally or vertically. Dimensions: 147 x 127 x 85 x 200 mm (l x w x h x handle length from centre). Mechanism length: 243mm from centre.
SISCO	Side mount single lever control for one engine. Stainless steel face plate with AISI316 stainless steel lever. Push button for neutral. The 33C-type pull-push cables may be installed both horizontally or vertically. Dimensions: 142 x 122 x 85 x 200 mm (l x w x h x handle length from centre). Mechanism length: 243mm from centre.
AFSTZIJ	Single lever side mount control for one engine. Black/silver plastic housing with black metal and plastic lever.
RCEX	Single lever side mount control for one engine. High-gloss AISI316 stainless steel control box for surface-mounting. Push button for neutral. Can be installed horizontally or vertically. Dimensions: 328 x 156 x 161 mm (l x w h). Handle length: 200mm from centre.
RCTOPB	Top mounted Single lever control for one engine. Cast aluminium housing and with black powder coating; stainless steel handle. Push button for neutral. Dimensions: 162 x 104 x 237mm (l x w x h) including handle, mechanism depth: 208mm.
RCTOPS	Top mounted Single lever control for one engine. High-gloss AISI 316 stainless steel housing and stainless steel handle. Push button for neutral. Dimensions: 162 x 104 x 237mm (l x w x h) including handle, mechanism depth: 208mm.
AFSTTOP	Single lever top mount control for one engine. Black/silver plastic housing with black metal and plastic lever.
RCTOPTB	Twin lever control for two engines (top mounting). Cast aluminium housing with black powder coating. Push button for neutral. Dimensions: 162 x 200 x 237mm (l x w x h) including handle, mechanism depth: 208mm.
RCTOPTS	Twin lever control for two engines (top mounting). High-gloss AISI 316 stainless steel housing and stainless steel handle. Push button for neutral. Dimensions: 162 x 200 x 237mm (l x w x h) including handle, mechanism depth: 208mm.
AFSTTOPT	Twin lever control for twin engines (top mounting). Black/silver plastic housing with black metal and plastic lever.
DC	Shut-off control for stopping engine with connection for 33C pull-push cable. Installs horizontally or vertically.
DS	This unit combines the action of the single lever control for either of two command stations and provides a single output to the engine throttle lever or the gearbox lever. Per engine, two dual station units are needed: one for the gearbox (type DS) and one for the throttle (type DS or type DSKITF).
DSKITF	This unit combines the action of the single lever control for either of two command stations and provides a single output to the engine throttle lever: this is only suitable for throttle control by pulling.
CABLE	A mid-range Type 33C control cable that is recommended for shorter and simpler cable runs. These cables may be used with Vetus, Morse, Teleflex, Ultraflex and other engine remote controls. Available in half-metre increments from 0.5m to 10m. Nominal travel: 75mm. Minimum bendradius: 130mm. Standard rod 10-32 UNF threaded ends.
CABLELF	A high quality Type 33C control cable which uses a multi-strand wire core for superb strength and flexibility. The core has aribbed synthetic sheath, ensuring that contact with the outer casing is kept at a minimum, thus LF cables are suitable for long and complicated runs and for dual station installations. These cables may be used with Vetus, Morse, Teleflex, Ultraflex and other engine remote controls. Available in half-metre increments from 0.5m to 10m. Nominal travel: 75mm. Minimum bendradius: 130mm. Standard rod 10-32 UNF threaded ends.

Hydraulic Controls

Especially in the case of boats with a large distance between the engine and the steering position, the application of conventional push-pull cables may cause unwanted tolerance ("slack"). Vetus hydraulic engine controls offer an excellent solution here.

Code	Description
HC310 HC320	Gear-shift lever (black) /Throttle lever (red).
-	Gear actuator for hydraulic gear box (supplied with HC310 gear-shift lever).
-	Throttle actuator for fuel injection pump (supplied with HC320 throttle lever).
HC330	Extension kit for second station - consists of one gear-shift lever and one throttle level.
HC340	Expansion and filler tank, including distribution block. One tank required per boat. Installation kits for copper tubing supplied separately.

Electronic Controls

Vetus have a collaboration with Roxroth, leaders in the field of electronic engine controls, to market an electronic remote control system for pleasure craft and smaller commercial vessels. These have a modern appearance and are absolutely watertight and can thus be fitted externally.

Code	Description
RECO1	Single lever control handle for one engine (throttle and gearshift), black finish.
RECO1S	Single lever control handle for one engine (throttle and gearshift), silver finish.
RECO2	Single lever control handle for two engines (throttle and gearshift), black finish.
RECO2S	Single lever control handle for two engines (throttle and gearshift), silver finish.
RECOBOX	Central control unit for Vetus electronic engine controls, to be installed in the engine room. Capable of accepting additional interface cards and an autosynchroniser card.
RECOACT	Universal servo motor for mechanically controlling either the throttle or the gearshift. Required if the fuel injection pump ancd/or the gearbox is mechanically controlled by meand of a short pull-push cable. Where both functions are required, the two servo motors should be installed, positioned as close to the engine as possible.
RECOPCB	Interface card for electronic control of throttle and/or gearbox, to be used if the fuel injection pump or gearbox is electrically actuated. Fitted inside the central control unit: only one card is required per engine and this will control gearbox and throttle.
RECOSYNC	Interface card for auto-synchronication of two engines, to be fitted in the central control unit.

Note: all specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for details of prices and any further information, full details are available in the current Vetus catalogue which you can request online.