XF
Rev: 4, 2010-02-01
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2.2.1.
Operating panel versions
There are 4 different XForce Thruster operation panels available.
Touch panel
(Part no.12-79001
)
Easy to install.
Designed similar to Engbo winch panel.
Single Joystick
(Part no.12-79002)
ON/OFF
switch,
LEDs for indication of power and direction.
Double joystick
(Part no.12-79003)
Needed if both bow and stern thruster installed.
ON/OFF
switch.
LEDs for indication of power and direction.
Wireless remote control
(Part no.12-47014)
Splash-proof, remote control unit.
The wireless remote control can be used to operate maximum two
thrusters and two windlasses, bow and stern.
Activates both bow and stern thruster simultaneously in opposite
direction by pushing the centre buttons.
Operation range of +30 m under normal conditions.
High quality, narrow band unit with two-way communication with the
electronic control unit.
Each electronic control unit has a unique code.
Equipped with anti-slip strips on the backside.
Holder and hand/neck cord is included as standard (easily removed).
The battery lifetime is more than 2 seasons based on normal leisure
use.
IMPORTANT!
Always install at least one fixed XF Thruster panel.
2.2.2.
Operating instructions
The remote control is battery-operated. To ensure longer life, it will
automatically go into sleep mode five minutes after the last button was
pushed. Deactivation is signalled with two short sound bursts and a
blink
ing “POWER” indicator. The remote control is activated by holding
down any button for 1.5 seconds. When the remote control has been
activated, the selected thruster can immediately be operated by pressing
the
“arrow” button in the desired direction. The thruster will be running as
long as the button is pressed down. (Max 4x30 sec.)
2.2.3.
Directions for use
Push the left arrow button, and the thruster moves the boat to port.
Push the right arrow button, and the thruster pushes the boat to
starboard.
Pushing the centre (twin arrow) buttons on the wireless remote activates
both bow and stern thruster simultaneously in opposite directions. The
boat will start to rotate about the vertical axis. (Requires both bow and
stern thrusters installed.)