As the leader in marine propulsion, Cummins is proud to introduce Zeus, the world’s most advanced marine control system. With 15 years of research and testing, the Zeus Pod transmission provides a new level of performance, fuel economy, protection and vessel control. With the implementation of SmartCraft, the Zeus control system takes a step forward in propulsion technology, marine electronics and on-board control information, providing safer and more enjoyable boating than ever before.
The Zeus control system offers great control at high speeds and delivers:
30% improvement in fuel economy
15% faster at cruising speed
15% faster at top speed
Zeus control pendant via CAN line
A practical, easy-to-use command pad that offers a wide range of navigation actions at the touch of a button.
 | Joystick Control System “Ergonomic joystick design for comfort and ease of use, giving you greater safety and intuitive control.Experience worry-free docking with the first fully intuitive navigation system. |
SmartCraftThe benefits of the standard SmartCraft Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) system are smooth shifting, immediate throttle response, and world-class digital controls and clocking. |
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| DTSAt Cummins, our goal is to make life on board your vessel simpler and more enjoyable. We do this by developing innovative, highly reliable engines with superior electronic controls, such as our Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS). |
Zeus is available on Cummins enginesQSB 5.9-380 • QSB 6.7-380 • QSB 5.9-425 • QSB 6.7-425 • QSB 5.9-480 • QSB 6.7-480 • QSC 8.3-500 • QSC 8.3-550 • QSC 8.3-600 • QSM 11-670 • QSM 11-715 |
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Zeus control pendant via CAN lineA practical, easy-to-use command pad that offers a wide range of navigation actions at the touch of a button.
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Easy handling and great manoeuvrability
“Intuitive Joystick system provides a unique experience for easy docking, even in strong winds and currents.
“Skyhook GPS positioning system maintains the boat’s orientation and position, perfect for waiting for a drawbridge to open or positioning on a shallow water for fishing.
“Built-in advanced autopilot, providing automatic steering and waypoint tracking.
“Integrated automatic trim adjusts the sailing stability constantly to provide optimum ride at any speed, freeing the skipper from tedious manual adjustment. They also reduce glide time and improve visibility over the bow during acceleration.
Performance and Efficiency
“Zeus technology provides improved fuel economy, as well as increased cruising speed and top speed compared to conventional shaft-driven engines.
“Trim stabiliser plates automatically adjust to provide the most efficient steering angle regardless of boat speed.
“Counter-rotating propellers and the hydrodynamic design of the transmission housing apply thrust horizontally – not at a downward angle – making Zeus a more efficient propulsion system compared to conventional shaft-driven propulsion systems.
Protection
“Pod transmissions mounted in hull tunnel with stainless steel propeller orientation aft provides industry-leading protection against floating objects that may pose a threat.
“Lower rudder plate designed to detach from the torpedo in the event of a collision to minimise damage to the transmission.
“Pod transmission has been designed to detach in the event of a blunt object entering the tunnel and impacting, to prevent hull damage.
“Backed by the most experienced after-sales service network on the planet.
| Joystick Control System “ Ergonomic joystick design for comfort and ease of use, giving you greater safety and intuitive control. Experience worry-free docking with the first fully intuitive navigation system. |
Proportional Control “ The Zeus joystick responds to direction and pressure applied at the same time, as you move it, providing smooth and precise control. To move to port, press the joystick to the left. To go faster, apply more pressure. Turn the Zeus joystick to turn the boat in its own plane. An ideal manoeuvre for changing direction in tight spaces. Move the Zeus joystick left, right, forward, backward or any other angle to move the boat precisely according to your control. Move the Zeus joystick fore or aft to move the boat forwards or backwards. |
The benefits of the standard SmartCraft Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) system are: smooth shifting, immediate throttle response, and world-class digital controls and clocking. The best information technology applied to boats is now available on Cummins MerCruiser Diesel engines with inboard, inboard-outboard and pod propulsion systems. Through integration and constant information monitoring, the SmartCraft clock and control system ensures you can maximise all aspects of your boat’s performance. Readings such as range, fuel consumption, maintenance alerts and engine temperature are all at your fingertips through the advanced SmartCraft system. |
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SmarCraft Features – Digital shift and throttle provides intuitive engine and shift control. – Shift protection prevents damage to the transmission. – Stops the boat faster than conventional systems without spoiling the propeller or damaging the engine. – Vessel integration panel (VIP) makes maintenance easier. – Resettable circuit breaker protection eliminates the need for fuses. – Engine room start/stop function (available on QSB, – The scalable architecture provides the customer with a plug and play design where you can customise the controls. – Smart start/stop function prevents accidental activation of the starter. – SmartCraft allows access to system information at the touch of a button (generator, water and fuel tanks, air conditioning and more), giving you a true connection to your boat. |
With SmarCraft you can… – Invest in an adaptable system so that you don’t have to replace it when future upgrades become available. – Rely on a reliable and proven system that won’t leave you adrift. – Have instant access to engine performance information. – Know when something is not working and how to act. – Know how far you can go on the fuel you carry. – Have a simple integrated system so you don’t have to master and control so many aspects. |
SmarCraft stands for integration… Features Intuitive functions simplify skipper interaction and increase your level of control through automatic synchronisation, cruise control, single throttle mode and single lever control. Control Redundancy Protection Sensors Information |
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| SmartCraft’s VesselView display is a complete on-board information centre that constantly monitors engines and various on-board equipment to display data through a user-friendly display. The display provides vital information on the status of the engine(s), vessel, environmental conditions, navigation, calibration, through various screens. A VesselView display can be configured to show information for up to 3 engines at a time, or each engine can have its own VesselView display. The display can be installed at the helm or in the engine room and can be integrated with the GPS system to provide actual navigation, speed and fuel range information. |
| En Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, nuestro objetivo es simplificar y hacer más placentera la vida a bordo de tu embarcación. Para ello desarrollamos motores innovadores y de gran fiabilidad a los que dotamos de controles electrónicos de categoría superior, como nuestro cambio y acelerador digital (DTS). |
Aplicaciones simples o dobles Control con una sola palanca Cambio de estación mediante dos botones Opción para múltiples estaciones Bloqueo de las marchas Sincronización automática de motor Indicadores luminosos de las marchas Fácil instalación Modo de atraque Modo dispositivo de marcha lenta |
Disponible en marcas de primera línea a nivel mundial. Los fabricantes de embarcaciones de recreo están descubriendo como el sistema de propulsión Zeus aporta a sus embarcaciones un nuevo nivel de potencia y eficiencia – además de proveer la maniobrabilidad más intuitiva a velocidades de atraque. La lista de marcas de primer nivel mundial que montan Zeus esta creciendo cada día. |