Remote Control Head

Type 5800-2000 MCH-EB

Dependable Precise Control

MCH-EB control heads provide remote control for a wide range of marine and industrial applications.

Single or Dual Lever

Many different control handles are available. A handle coupling mechanism is available for dual lever control heads.

Illumination

Optional illumination is available with a variety of scales.

Watertight

Completely watertight design allows outdoor installation, even on models with illumination.

Corrosion Resistant

MCH-EB control heads are built with materials that are compatible with the hostile marine environment.

Versatility

Modular construction allows many configurations in a compact unit. Single lever units can have limit switches installed An optional two-wire current loop module can be installed in the control head. It can provide either a 4-20 mA, 20-4 mA or 20-4-20 mA output proportional to handle position. The control head can accommodate one transmitter for each control lever in twin screw applications. For single control lever arrangements, switches can be incorporated and one or two transmitters can be fitted.  Standard control lever movement is 140°.

Dimensions above Console (without gasket)

Typical Installation:

• Two 19 m triple water jet pilot boats Pacific Navigator and Pacific Scout equipped with Type 5800-2000 MCH-EB Control Heads.

• The 22 m Pilot Boat Columbia is equipped with Type 5800-2000 MCH-EB Control Heads.

• Discovery Pilot Boats equipped with Type 3380-1100 Proportional Actuators and Type 5800-2000 MCH-EB Control Heads.

• 44.2 m quad jet Oil Rig Crew Boat MV Lisa Ann equipped with Type 5800-2000 MCH-EB Control Heads and Type 3380-1100 Proportional Actuators.

• The 25 m R/V Manta is a NOAA vessel with waterjet propulsion controlled by a Type 5800-2000 Control Head.