Lecomble & Schmitt Ecopilot

Lecomble & Schmitt Ecopilot

The Ecopilot energy saving device was designed to meet the demand for electrical energy saving on sailing-boats. Power reserve on board is often very limited, however it is essential for the operation of an autopilot system. The Ecopilot acts on the electro-valve which engages the autopilot. The power consumption of this electro-valve represents a major part of the total autopilot consumption.

Its action consists of letting through – during a short moment – the necessary current for the electro-valve to switch on. Then the current is significantly reduced but still sufficient to maintain the electro-valve in position. Thanks to this system, the daily consumption of the electro-valve is reduced in average from 30Ah to 5Ah.


Technical Specifications

Ecopilot electrical diagram
  • Power Supply: 12 or 24 VDC, 30 VDC Max
  • Own Consumption: 0.01 A
  • Output current at switching (Ie): 2.2 A Max
  • Output current after switching: Around Ie / 6.5
  • Switching Time: 0.2s
  • Protection: IP65
  • Indication Power: Yellow LED
  • Temperature: -20°C (-4°F) to +70°C (158°F)
Lecomble & Schmitt Ecopilot installed

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