Tabman
Member
There have been many questions regarding our new Auto Trim Pro and having Tab position displayed on hydraulic systems without using sensors. Particularly since the Mente auto tab claims that it can display Tab position without sensors.
The only sure method to get a consistent and accurate tab position indication readings with Hydraulic systems is with sensors. We can do it, but we have chosen not to. What happens, including with Mente’s system is that since the system is calculating tab position, eventually it can get completely lost, showing a completely inaccurate reading. Often the two trim tabs in a hydraulic system will run at slightly different speeds, this cannot be accounted for with out sensors. This is only the case with hydraulic systems and not with electric.
Another thing to note is that our hydraulic indication is the only true indication. Our sensors will indicate 10 LED positions per side with perfect, repeatable accuracy. Mente’s is only 5 per side and can get completely lost over time.
Tom McGow
Bennett Marine
The only sure method to get a consistent and accurate tab position indication readings with Hydraulic systems is with sensors. We can do it, but we have chosen not to. What happens, including with Mente’s system is that since the system is calculating tab position, eventually it can get completely lost, showing a completely inaccurate reading. Often the two trim tabs in a hydraulic system will run at slightly different speeds, this cannot be accounted for with out sensors. This is only the case with hydraulic systems and not with electric.
Another thing to note is that our hydraulic indication is the only true indication. Our sensors will indicate 10 LED positions per side with perfect, repeatable accuracy. Mente’s is only 5 per side and can get completely lost over time.
Tom McGow
Bennett Marine