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ZF TotalCommand

ZF TotalCommand

ZF TotalCommand

Product catalog summary
Introduction
ZF TotalCommand is a new propulsion control system designed to enhance vessel control and precision. It integrates advanced functionalities with ZF's transmission technology, offering improved clutch responsiveness, optimized valve control, and adaptive gear engagement. The system provides telematics data for comprehensive monitoring of the propulsion system's health.

Design and Collaboration
The control levers and joystick were designed in collaboration with renowned Italian designers Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, combining functionality with elegance.

Main Characteristics
  • Industry-leading shifting performance and adaptive gear engagement.
  • Compliance with CE marking, USCG, ABYC, and IACS standards.
  • Assisted joystick and dynamic positioning functions with automatic compensation for current and wind.
  • Support for main engines, thrusters, and monitoring systems.
  • Reduced complexity with plug-and-play installation and fewer harnesses.

Advanced Features
  • WiFi readiness and electronic manuals available on mobile devices.
  • Smart Transmission with predictive maintenance capabilities.
  • Emergency reversal protection and synchronization for multiple engines.
  • Multiple control stations and precise trolling valve regulation.

Installation and Configuration
The system features plug-and-play installation with customizable kits for boat builders. It allows easy configuration from the bridge and includes emergency reversal protection for safe operation.

Professional and Commercial Applications
TotalCommand is suitable for a wide range of commercial applications, meeting high marine industry standards and offering dynamic positioning and joystick maneuvering for professional vessels.

Joystick System (ZF JMS®)
The joystick system provides intuitive vessel control, allowing for complex maneuvers with ease. It is available in basic and premium configurations, with the latter offering closed-loop control for maintaining vessel heading.

Additional Features
  • Boost mode for enhanced response in severe conditions.
  • Thruster-only control for precise heading adjustments.
  • iAnchor® for stable station keeping using GPS.
  • iDrift® for controlling drift speed and direction.

Components and Safety
The system includes IP67-rated components, designed according to SIL2 safety guidelines, ensuring reliability and safety in challenging applications.

Contact Information
For more information, contact ZF Group at their offices in Germany, Italy, or the Netherlands.
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ZF TotalCommand-1

ZF TotalCommand Unrivaled Vessel Control

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Genuine ZF Your control is our passion TotalCommand is a new propulsion control family from ZF - a company whose control systems have always been at the leading edge of electronics development. TotalCommand includes advanced functionalities to complement ZF’s industry-leading transmission technology, including improved clutch responsiveness, optimized control of proportional valves, and adaptive gear engagement. The system can also provide telematics data (temperature, pressure, and output speed) via embedded sensors in ZF transmissions, so the captain has complete visibility to the health and...

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Control heads Joystick maneuvering system Control functions Steer by wire system Drift speed and heading control system Bow thruster Automatic positioning system Electronic control system Shaftline & Fixed pitch propellers Transmissions Integrated clutch control system Plug-and-Play installation ZF Marine control systems utilize plug-in connectors that simplify vessel integration and reduce installation time significantly. Determine cable length, engine and transmission requirements, and you’re ready to Plugand-Play. To simplify things further, we can provide custom designed kits for production...

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Inspiration for Recreational Vessels TotalCommand is the result of sixty years of experience in designing vessel control systems. The compact control head design combines an ergonomic lever shape with a user-friendly touch pad allowing all system functions to be easily selected using soft-touch push buttons. Visual indicators allow the user to locate the neutral detent position and two color LEDs indicate station in command, and transmission engagement. TotalCommand puts you in “total” control with dedicated modes like EasiDock® and AutoTroll®. Control head AutoTroll® is the best solution for...

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Control head Control head Engine room PORT processor STBD processor Second station Main station Gearbox Mechanical actuators Reliable for Professional & Commercial Vessels The reliable and customizable solution for professional users TotalCommand controls are robust successors of our well-known and time-proven ZF ClearCommand and ZF MicroCommand systems. These early pioneering systems established industry standards in electronic controls technology – TotalCommand goes to the next level. TotalCommand can be used in a wide variety of commercial applications including mechanically actuated engines...

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ZF TotalCommand-6

Combining Control with Comfort Unparalleled vessel control ZF JMS® The joystick system provides the helmsman with simple and intuitive vessel control. Engines, transmissions and thrusters in a shaft-line vessel are automatically controlled together providing smooth, unbeatable “ease of control”. Moving parallel to the dock, 360° rotation on the spot and other complex maneuvers are now easy operations. JMS® regulates engine speed and transmission engagement through automatic trolling valves to provide the precise speed needed for smooth maneuvering and easy docking. This means driving a pleasure...

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Advanced Solutions for Challenging Applications Primary Components Control levers IP67, “one button-one function”, premium plastic grip and soft touch, adjustable friction, dimmeable LEDs, combined and independent trim control, calibration and diagnostic data. Design according Safety guidelines SIL2 IP67, 3-DOF proportional control, premium plastic grip and soft touch, “Boost”, “Only thruster”, “iAnchor” (Dynamic Positioning DP0) functions Hi-resolution 5-inch projected capacitive touch colour screen, full sunlight view, IP 67 Design according Safety guidelines SIL2. IP67 + IP69K, -40°C / +120°C...

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ZF Group ZF Friedrichshafen AG Marine & Special Driveline Technology Ehlersstr. 50 88046 Friedrichshafen Germany Phone +49 7541 77-2207 [email protected] ZF Marine Krimpen B.V. Zaag 27, P.O. Box 2020 2930 AA Krimpen aan de Lek The Netherlands Phone +31 180 331000 [email protected] www.zf.com/marine twitter.com/zf_group facebook.com/zffriedrichshafen youtube.com/zffriedrichshafenag © ZF Friedrichshafen AG / Control Systems 2021 ZF Padova s.r.l. Via Penghe, 48 35030 Caselle di Selvazzano (PD) Italy Phone +39 049 8299 311 [email protected]

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