XF
Rev: 4, 2010-02-01
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IMPORTANT:
When installed in boats approved or classified according to international or special national
rules, the installer is responsible for following the demands in accordance with these
regulations / classification rules. The instructions in this manual cannot be guaranteed to
comply with all different regulations / classification rules. The remote control is approved for
use in EU/EFTA countries (CE) or US/Canada (FCC). For other countries, please contact your
local authorities.
2. Operation
IMPORTANT:
XForce thruster(s) must only be operated by persons with knowledge of the system.
Keep main engine(s) running when operating thruster(s) to ensure enough electrical power.
Only operate the thruster(s) with the propellers fully submerged.
Test running
WARNING:
Do not operate the thruster(s) without the belt cover installed.
Make sure no one is within reach of the rotating propeller(s)
The propeller(s) must come to a stop before running in opposite direction,
otherwise the contactors will burn / fuse.
NB:
When the boat is launched check that it moves in the correct directions when operating
the control panel. If not, shift the cables connected to no. 1 and no. 3 on the control unit, or
when it concerns MCU with integrated radio receiver, change position on DIL switch 8 on S100
(see 10.4).
2.1.
XForce intelligent electronic protection control
Automatic intelligent monitoring will shut off the thruster if too low voltage.
The system has intelligent monitoring to measure run and pause time. The XForce Thruster is
not permitted to start if the voltage on the thruster is below 10.0V on 12V system/ 20.0V on 24V
system. If the voltage at the thruster drops below 9.0/18.0V when thruster is running, warning will
occur by showing orange power light on the wireless control.
Electronic protection system prevents the thruster from continue to run in case of solenoid lock-
in. (Solenoid versions.)
Automatic intelligent monitoring measures run and pause time to protect the motor and control
unit against overheating.
Max continuous running time: 4 intervals of 30 sec
– S2 = 2 min.
Of security reasons, the system permits continuous running of the thruster in 4 intervals of 30
sec. After each interval, the thruster will stop. Switching off / on the joystick or switch panel will
make the thruster run again. If repeated 4 times, (total 2 minutes running), the thruster will need
to cool down for 25 minutes before being ready to run again. This to protect the motor and
control unit against overheating.
NB:
In an emergency situation, to save the ship from any damage, this protection can be override
by turning the main switch off and on.
Time delay when changing direction protects against mechanical and electric overload.
Shear pin between thruster motor and drive shaft protects mechanical parts if the propeller is
obstructed from rotation.
2.2.
How to operate the thruster
Move the joystick / press the touch panel to right and the thruster
will be activated to starboard.
Move the joystick / press the touch panel to left and the thruster
will be activated to port.