The KE-4XG is an electronic engine control / remote control system (often called “fly-by-wire” for mechanical shift & throttle engines) designed to replace or upgrade from conventional cable-type controls.

It allows control of shift (forward / neutral / reverse) and throttle from one or more helm stations, plus optional remote/handheld control. It communicates via CAN bus between head(s) and control unit, with an actuator converting electronic signals into mechanical cable motion.

This replaces the KE4, KA4a and KE4+.

• Supply Voltage: DC 9V to 32V (works with 12V or 24V systems)
• Actuator current draw: ~16A peak; ~5A typical under load; standby consumption ≤ 0.5A
• Thrust / load capacity of actuator:Operating thrust ~147 N; max (constraint) load ~343 N
• Stroke lengths: Shift: ≈24-38 mm (forward/reverse) adjustable; Throttle: up to ~78.5mm max.
• Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +77 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

To install / operate a KE-4XG system, there are a number of parts involved:

• Control Head(s): lever(s) where operator shifts / throttles. Various types, including single or twin levers, with options such as PTT (push to trim/tilt) switches, different lever materials etc.
• Control Unit: the electronic “brain” housing DIP switches, etc.
• Actuator(s): mechanical actuator(s) that pull/push the cable(s) for shift & throttle.
• Bus Harness (CAN), Power Harness, T-Harnesses etc: for interconnecting the stations, actuators, and power. Cable lengths are configurable (typically from a few meters up to ~30-50m in some cases).
• Optional accessories: buzzer, neutral lock / idle control switches, trim circuits (for outboard), handheld station etc.