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4 Operation Guide

4.1 System Settings
4.1.1 Version Setting

Side Mount Control is Spirit1.0 version by default, which is suitable for 
SPIRIT 1.0R and SPIRIT 1.0C outboards. If you need to connect to NAVY 
outboard or Pod Drive, please switch to other versions according to the 
following steps: 

The option with a "   " pattern on the right is the option in use.

Version Setting Process

LCD Displaying

Step1:

 In power-on state, press the

 "   " button and hold for 3s to enter the 
preference setting page.

PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version

Step2: 

Press the " 

^

 " button to switch to 

"Version". 

PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version

Step3: 

Press the " 

  " button to enter 

Version Setting page.
Press the " 

^

  " button to choose the 

version you need

.

Spirit1.0
Navy3.0
Navy6.0
Pod1.0
Pod3.0

Step4

: Press the " 

  " button to save 

the setting. And it will return to preference 
setting page automatically.

PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version

Summary of Contents for Side Mount Control

Page 1: ...Side Mount Control User Manual 2019 04 Version 1 0 Copyright 2019 ePropulsion All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...ing optimization of our products ePropulsion reserves the rights of constantly adjusting the contents described in the manual ePropulsion also reserves the intellectual property rights and industrial property rights including copyrights patents logos and designs etc This manual is subject to update without prior notice please visit our website www epropulsion com for the latest version If you find...

Page 4: ...l numbers and record them for access to warranty services and other after sales services Do not remove or alter the identification label otherwise the product warranty will be invalid Model Side Mount Control Serial No Figure 0 1 Figure 0 2 Model Display Panel for Side Mount Control Serial No Model Display Panel for Side Mount Control Serial No ...

Page 5: ...he Display Panel 11 2 2 1 Mounting from the back side 11 2 2 2 Mounting from the front side 12 2 3 Connection 14 2 4 Version Setting 16 2 5 Port or Starboard Side Setting 17 3 Features of Components 19 3 1 Detachable Throttle 19 3 1 1 Detach the Handle 19 3 1 2 Install the Handle 19 3 2 Display Panel 20 4 Operation Guide 23 4 1 System Settings 23 4 1 1 Version Setting 23 4 1 2 Power Limit 24 4 1 3...

Page 6: ...1 4 3 Use of Kill Switch 33 4 4 Checklist before Use 34 4 5 Starting the Motor 35 4 6 Stopping the Motor 36 5 Warning Messages 37 6 Warranty 42 6 1 Warranty Policies 42 6 2 Out of Warranty 43 6 3 Warranty Claim Procedures 43 ...

Page 7: ...you receive a set of Side Mount Control unpack its package and check if all the items below are included in the package If there is any loss or transport damage please contact your dealer immediately Item Oty Unit Figure Throttle 1 Set Display Panel 1 Set 10 5 100 KM H 5 5 W MILE 6000 Communication Cable 5m 1 Piece 5m Communication Cable 0 5m 1 Piece 0 5m Film of Display Panel for Mounting Display...

Page 8: ...ty Fixing Guide Quick Start Save ePropulsion original package for transport and storage Be attention to distinguish the communication ports in the Side Mount Control Please using a communication cable to connect the motor or the battery to the connector with the sign and use another communication cable to connect the display panel to the connector with the sign ...

Page 9: ...before each trip 2 Only adults who have fully read and understood this manual are allowed to operate this product 3 Make sure the Side Mount Control is properly installed before use 4 Be familiar with the basic operation of this product before use including start up stop control mode and emergency stop 5 Make sure that the function of this product is normal before each use 6 Stop the motor immedia...

Page 10: ...EN 55014 1 2017 EN 55014 2 2015 EN 61000 3 2 2014 EN 61000 3 3 2013 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The original certificate was issued by Dongguan Dongdian Testing ...

Page 11: ... 2 3 Connection Make sure the proposed location reserves enough room for operating and will allow rotating the throttle without hitting obstructions When selecting the mounting location examine your boat to ensure that you will not drill into any obstructions and the throttle will be accessible for assembly the cables will be accessible for connection 2 1 Mounting the Throttle Follow the instructi...

Page 12: ...Fix the throttle to the side of the boat referring to the figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 2 1 2 Mounting from the front side Drill holes on the hull through the fixing guide referring to the figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 M6 Screw ...

Page 13: ... Panel Follow the instructions below to fix the display panel of the Side Mount Control to the boat It can be mounted from the back side or front side 2 2 1 Mounting from the back side Drill holes on the hull through the fixing guide referring to the figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 M6 Tapping Screw 102 36 18 4x 6 5 20 ...

Page 14: ...lay panel to the boat referring to the figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 2 2 2 Mounting from the front side Drill holes on the hull through the fixing guide referring to the figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 102 36 18 4x 6 5 20 Seal M6 Screw ...

Page 15: ...13 Tear the film of the display panel then fix the display panel to the boat referring to the figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Paste a new film which is in the package Seal M4 Tapping Screw ...

Page 16: ...connection 1 Connect the throttle and display panel with a communication cable 2 If using a NAVY battery connect the Side Mount Control to the battery with a communication cable If not using a NAVY battery connect the Side Mount Control to the motor with a communication cable 2 Connect the motor to the battery Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 Battery ...

Page 17: ...nect the motor or the battery to the connector with the sign on the Side Mount Control and use another communication cable to connect the display panel to the other connector with the sign Figure 2 11 Connect to display panel Connect to the motor ...

Page 18: ...p1 In power on state press the button and hold for 3s to enter the preference setting page PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step2 Press the button to switch to Version PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step3 Press the button to enter Version Setting page Press the button to choose the version based on your motor model Spirit1 0 Navy3 0 Navy6 0 Pod1 0 Pod3...

Page 19: ... power on state press the button and hold for 3s to enter the preference setting page PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step2 Press the button to switch to Throttle PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step3 Press the button to enter throttle setting page HandleSide Calibration Step4 Press the button to enter HandleSide Setting page and set the port left or s...

Page 20: ...18 Figure 2 12 Starboard right Side Figure 2 13 Port left Side Throttle Throttle ...

Page 21: ...inal package the handle of the throttle is an assembly and it s detachable to change the length of the handle for easier use If you need to detach the handle of the throttle please press and hold the release button on the handle and then pull the handle up and out Refer to the figure below Figure 3 1 3 1 2 Install the Handle If you need to install the handle to the throttle please push the handle ...

Page 22: ...ions for current setting or adjust configuration parameters Menu 1 In power on state press and hold button to enter the preference setting page 2 On setting pages press button to return to the home page 3 When in NAVY3 0 NAVY6 0 or Pod3 0 version short press button on the main page to switch between 4 different display interfaces In the case of Spirit1 0 and Pod1 0 there is only one interface All ...

Page 23: ...sion GPS status indicator will be always hidden Over heat alert Hidden system temperature is in normal range Blink system temperature is a little high and the maximum input power of motor has been lowered than rated maximum power Shown constantly system is over temperature and the outboard will stop working The outboard motor can t be started until the system temperature drops to a certain level K...

Page 24: ...ing distance or time that outboard can travel Travelled distance or time Set units MILE KM kilometer and NM nautical mile in preference setting page W 6000 Throttle Power Displaying real time input power to the system RESET Throttle reset indicator A blinking RESET indicating the throttle should be reset to the neutral position ...

Page 25: ...Process LCD Displaying Step1 In power on state press the button and hold for 3s to enter the preference setting page PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step2 Press the button to switch to Version PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step3 Press the button to enter Version Setting page Press the button to choose the version you need Spirit1 0 Navy3 0 Navy6 0 Po...

Page 26: ...n to select the power you want to set Forward is the forward power and Backward is the backward power Forward Backward Step3 Press the button to enter this power limit page Forward 000 Step4 Please set the three digit value from left to right through the button Each time you set a value press the button to move to the next digit The flashing value is the value being edited The power is limited to ...

Page 27: ...p1 In power on state press the button and hold for 3s to enter the preference setting page PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step2 Press the button to switch to UnitSetting PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step3 Press the button to enter the unit setting page DisplayType DistanceUnit SpeedUnit Step4 Press the button to enter one of the unit setting pages ...

Page 28: ...ell connected When not using ePropulsion Batteries users should manually configure the batteries via Side Mount Control at the first time use so the battery level will display more accurate Battery configuration should be carried out if a battery with different type capacity voltage is connected to motor for the first time There are some calculation errors in battery level display Please plan the ...

Page 29: ...e options between Li ion LiFePO4 and Lead acid Li ion lithium ion battery LiFePO4 Lithium ion ferrous phosphate battery Lead acid Lead acid battery Press the button to save the setting for the current item Li ion LiFePO4 Lead acid Step5 Press the button to return to previous setting page and press the button to switch to Voltage Type Voltage Capacity Step6 Press the button to set the rated voltage...

Page 30: ... Ah usually the capacity of battery is expressed in Wh and we can get the capacity in Ah by following the below formula Capacity in Wh Capacity in Ah Nominal voltage in V Eg if users use a 3000Wh Lithium battery with 48 1V nominal voltage then the battery is about 62 37Ah so you can set 62Ah as the capacity setting Capacity 0130AH Step9 After all the values are set press the button to return to th...

Page 31: ...perly When you use the below batteries please set battery type and rated voltage value based on the parameters in the following table Battery type Nominal Voltage options LI ion 43 2V 44 4V 45 6V 46 8V 48 1V 49 4V 50 4V 51 8V 53 2V Lead acid 44 0V 46 0V 48 0V 50 0V 52 0V 54 0V LiFePO4 44 8V 48 0V 51 2V Update the battery configuration is necessary if a different type of battery has been applied ...

Page 32: ... to figure 4 1 and 4 2 When the throttle returns to the neutral position it will lock automatically Then need to pull out to continue turning the throttle Before power on the Side Mount Control please reset the throttle to the neutral position If you find a flickering RESET on the display you are reminded to reset the throttle to the neutral position The handle is locked only in the neutral positi...

Page 33: ...ibration procedures Recalibration process LCD Displaying Step1 In power on state press the button and hold for 3s to enter the preference setting page PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step2 Press the button to switch to the Throttle PowerLimit UnitSetting BatterySetting Throttle Version Step3 Press the button to enter throttle setting page HandleSide Calibration Step4 Press t...

Page 34: ...ion and then press the button Pull to the neutral then press OK Step7 Pull the throttle to the neutral position then press the button Pull back to the end then press OK Step8 Pull the throttle to the maximum backward power position and then press the button Calibration complete press OK Step9 Calibration is completed Then press button to return to throttle setting page HandleSide Calibration ...

Page 35: ...ency by detaching the kill switch Figure 4 7 The kill switch generates magnetic field Keep it 50cm 20inches away from medical implants like pacemakers and magnetic cards e g credit card as well as other magnetic media The magnetic field of the kill switch may interfere with some electronic instruments Keep it away from these electronic instruments Kill Switch Placement ...

Page 36: ...3 0 please check and ensure the main power switch is able to power on and off normally After that turn off the main power switch 5 Ensure the version setting of the Side Mount Control is correspond to the model of the motor 6 Ensure the battery has enough power 7 When not using ePropulsion Batteries ensure the batteries is configured before use Start the motor only when the propeller is beneath wa...

Page 37: ...tting and battery configuration if necessary 9 Tie the kill switch to your wrist or life vest then attach the kill switch on the Side Mount Control 10 Pull out the throttle in the neutral position then push the throttle slowly to start your motor If the display panel displays Check the cable connection 1 Please using a communication cable to connect the motor or the battery to the connector with t...

Page 38: ...to power off 5 If using outboard tilt the outboard above water surface or detach it from boat The motor will stop if one of the situations occurs 1 The throttle is in the neutral position 2 The kill switch is not in the kill switch placement of Side Mount Control 3 The main power switch is off while using a NAVY outboard or Pod Drive 3 0 4 The communication between Side Mount Control and the motor...

Page 39: ...otor Over Voltage Stop the motor and wait until the error message disappears If the problem still exists contact your dealer for repairing E02 Motor Over Current Disconnect the battery and check if the motor is blocked If not continue driving at low speed If this issue cannot be solved please contact your dealer E03 E04 Motor Overheating Wait a few minutes until the motor cools down and the warnin...

Page 40: ...ottle Calibration Required Please refer to section 4 2 2 Recalibration to recalibrate the throttle position sensor E51 Battery Charging Temperature Fault Make sure the environment temperature is within 0 C to 45 C Charging will continue when cell temperature is in that range E54 Battery Discharging Temperature Fault Detach the battery and contact your dealer E55 Battery Pack Over Voltage Stop the ...

Page 41: ...ing Messages Navy3 0 Navy6 0 Pod3 0 Version The following error codes and solutions are applicable only to NAVY 3 0 NAVY 6 0 outboard motor and Pod Drive 3 0 Code Cause Solution E01 Battery voltage is over the operating range Replace a battery based on suggested operation specifications E02 Propeller may be blocked causing motor overcurrent Please refer to the solution to E10 Motor fails or circui...

Page 42: ...Failure was found in the circuit board temperature sensors Try to turn off the main power switch and wait for 10 seconds then turn on the switch again E16 Calibration Abnormality of Current Sensor Please contact the dealer for help E21 Driver Communication Fault Please check whether the version of Side Mount Control corresponds to the motor version first If not please refer to 2 4 Version Setting ...

Page 43: ...ttery overcurrent 1 Ensure the paralleled NAVY batteries have similar voltage with pressure difference within 2V 2 Ensure the power cable and battery are firmly connected to avoid poor contact 3 Restart the battery when the error occurs and keep the parallel state for 30 minutes to wait for the batteries to self balance the voltage 4 If the error occurs users can also continue operating after rest...

Page 44: ...since the date of maintenance Note 1 If the three month period overlaps with the original warranty period the warranty against these replaced or repaired parts still expires two years after the date of purchase 2 If the three month period exceeds the original warranty period the repaired or replaced parts continue applying to warranty during the extended period In order to validate the warranty us...

Page 45: ...wishful abuse physical damage overcharging or unauthorized repair Dropping improper care or storage You should be noted that minor faults like normal wear and tear that pose no influence on the intended function of the product are also not covered by the warranty Consumables are out of warranty scope 6 3 Warranty Claim Procedures If you find your product defective you can make a claim to your deal...

Page 46: ...ination and confirmation by ePropulsion authorized dealer the defective or faulty components will be repaired or replaced with brand new ones against the actual condition 4 In case your warranty claim be rejected an estimated repair charge with round trip delivery cost will be sent for confirmation ePropulsion authorized service point will conduct maintenance accordingly only after your confirmati...

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