Keel Controller

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Kinetic Keel Controllers provide the features you need in a small, light weight, low power, reliable product.  They are the only controllers designed to interface directly to Kinetic Daggerboard Position Sensors to prevent keel/board collisions.Unlike PLC-based designs, our Keel Controllers are easy to tailor to your requirements.  Most necessary adjustments can be made using the supplied PC-based Utility software while commissioning or while sailing.
  • Low power 100% solid state design
  • Upgradeable firmware simplifies maintenance and upgrades
  • Watertight enclosure  & waterproof connectors
  • Weighs 1.2 kilograms draws just 0.1A at 24 V 
  • Indicator LEDs on all connections to simplify installation and trouble shooting
  • Easy to commission and configure using the supplied PC-based utility software
  • Integrates with our Daggerboard Position Sensor for foolproof keel control

KC60

The KC60 is designed for use with canting keel mechanisms powered only by a DC pump.  It's ideal for IMOCA 60s, IRC canters and similar designs.

Interface features* include:
  • Analog keel position input for use with linear feedback transducer or string pot
  • Port/Center/Starboard limit switches
  • Hydraulic pressure sensor
  • Kinetic Daggerboard Position Sensor
  • Port/Starboard/Release  hydraulic valves
  • DC pump contactor
  • Control panels
  • NMEA 0183 IO for instrumentation interface and keel position logging

KC70

The KC70 is for use on board boats that have a diesel auxiliary powered pump in addition to a DC pump.  It also has support for dual hydraulic rams.  The KC70 matches the needs of Volvo 70s and maxis.Interface features* include:

  • Auxiliary engine throttle control via light weight linear actuator
  • Dual alternator controls
  • Dual analog keel position inputs
  • Kinetic Daggerboard Postion Sensor
  • Port/Starboard/Release/Fast/Slow hydraulic valves
  • DC pump contactor
  • Control panels
  • NMEA 0183 IO for instrumentation interface and keel position logging
* Specifications subject to change without notice
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