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Observant M2 engine controller
Description
The M2 is a fully featured engine monitoring and control interface. It communicates
to the C3 via a 4-way connection (Figure 26). For more information refer to the M2
product sheet and user guide.
Electrical connection
• The M2 is a standard Modbus serial communications device and is
supplied with the Observant 4-way device connector
• The standard C3 device cable (DTC) is 6 m in length, this may be
shortened if desired by re-wiring the terminal block end
• If a longer cable run is needed the 10 m device extension cable (DCE) can
be used
• Either RS485 port on the C3 may be used
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Installation notes
• The M2 is typically mounted on a pole beside the engine using the
supplied hose-clamps
• Follow the general cabling guidelines in appendix A5
• The 4-way device connector can be threaded through standard 25 mm
electrical conduit
• Factory-built engine-side wiring looms for selected models of engine are
available
Product codes
• M2: Complete M2 with 4-way device connector tail and mounting bracket
• DTC: 6 m 4-way device cable (required for connection to C3)
• DTE: 10 m 4-way device cable extension
• TCK: Optional throttle control actuator kit
4. Appendix
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