REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE USER MANUAL THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ON BOARD AT ALL TIMES Via Philips 5, 20900 Monza (MI), Italy Tel: +39 039 2001973-936 - Fax: +39 039 2004299 Email: contact@max-power.com - www.max-power.
FCC Caution. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Section Title Page 1 DESCRIPTION 4 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 3 PRODUCT REFERENCES 5 4 PACKAGING CONTENTS 5 5 GENERAL DIMENSIONS 6 6 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 6 7 SET UP 7 8 RESETTING 8 9 ADDING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS 8 10 EXAMPLES OF USE 9 11 REPLACING BATTERIES 9 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING 10 13 WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION 10 14 WARRANTY 11 15 ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTION 12 It is strongly advised that only qualified marine electricians shou
1- DESCRIPTION The Max Power radio remote control is designed to work with Max Power’s entire range of tunnel and retractable thrusters. The remote control can also be used to operate any other onboard equipment for which it may be useful.
3- PRODUCT REFERENCES The remote control is available as a kit including both the transmitter and the receiver. Additional receivers and spare transmitters are also available independently. EU and US regulations require different frequencies. For this reason both the transmitter and the receiver are available in 2 different frequencies.
5- GENERAL DIMENSIONS All dimensions are in mm 6- INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 1. Turn OFF the power supply to the thruster or the equipment being connected 2. Fit the receiver in a dry and accessible area (preferably not in the bilge). If necessary, use the 2 brackets supplied by removing the 2 screws on the back of the receiver and replacing them with the 2 other screws supplied (M2.5 x 16). For a thruster, an ideal location is behind one of the thruster control panels. 3.
- SET-UP 1 2 3 ON Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Connect the receiver to the power supply 12/24V Turn the power supply ON ÆÆ The LED flashes once Gently press the SYNC button (just once) using a small screwdriver ÆÆ The LED lights up 4 5 6 OFF * Authorised combinations * Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue To activate 2 commands simultaneously press the 2 buttons* to be activated ÆÆ The LED will flash.
- RESETTING To reset a receiver, gently press the SYNC button using a small screwdriver ÆÆ The LED lights up. Press the 4 up-down buttons simultaneously ÆÆ The LED will flash The receiver’s memory has been cleared. Turn the receiver’s power supply OFF, wait 5 seconds and then return to step 2 (cf. Chapter 7 Set-up) 9- ADDING ADDITIONNAL TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS Transmitters To add an extra transmitter, follow the instructions from step 2 (cf.
10- EXAMPLES OF USE Using the remote control with a Max Power thruster or a windlass 1. Turn the thruster / windlass ON (via its control panel). 2. Turn the receiver ON if the power supply is not the same as the thruster / windlass. 3. Use the remote control to operate the thruster / windlass (see below instructions).
12- TROUBLE SHOOTING Before contacting Max Power, please consult the following trouble shooting guide.
14- WARRANTY Warranty coverage The equipment is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing and operation defects under normal usage conditions for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase by the end user (upon production of sales receipt or other proof of purchase). This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners of this equipment during the period of coverage. If the remote control is used for any purpose other than leisure boat equipment, the warranty is limited to 6 months.
ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTION Examples given for: • Max Power Thruster CT60/CT80 • Lofrans Windlass (3 terminals motor) For other makes and models of equipment please refer to the manufacturer’s wiring diagram CONTROL BOX AND REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER SUPPLY: To be connected to seperate battery bank (advised) Yacht Main DC Equipment Breaker Board Independent Battery Bank for Control Circuit Supply 12
ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTION Examples given for: • Max Power Bow Thruster CT60/CT80 • Max Power Stern Thruster CT60/CT80 • Lofrans Windlass (3 terminals motor) For other makes and models of equipment please refer to the manufacturer’s wiring diagram CONTROL BOX AND REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER SUPPLY: To be connected to seperate battery bank (advised) Yacht Main DC Equipment Breaker Board Independent Battery Bank for Control Circuit Supply 13
ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTION Examples given for: • Max Power Thruster Compact Retract For other makes and models of equipment please refer to the manufacturer’s wiring diagram CONTROL BOX AND REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER SUPPLY: To be connected to seperate battery bank (advised) WARNING It is important to use only 12v Power Supply for the Thruster Control System.
TWO THRUSTERS SET-UP PROCEDURE RESET RECEIVERS RESETTING To reset a receiver, gently press the SYNC button using a small screwdriver ÆÆ The LED lights up. Press the 4 up-down buttons simultaneously ÆÆ The LED will flash The receiver’s memory has been cleared. Turn the receiver’s power supply OFF, wait 5 seconds.
PROGRAM FIRST RECEIVER TWO THRUSTERS SET-UP (1st RECEIVER) 1 2 3 ON Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Connect the receiver to the power supply 12/24V Turn the power supply ON ÆÆ The LED flashes once Gently press the SYNC button (just once) using a small screwdriver ÆÆ The LED lights up 4 5 6 OFF Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue To activate 2 commands simultaneously press the 2 buttons* to be activated ÆÆ The LED will flash.
PROGRAM FIRST RECEIVER TWO THRUSTERS SET-UP (2nd RECEIVER) 1 2 3 ON Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue Connect the receiver to the power supply 12/24V Turn the power supply ON ÆÆ The LED flashes once Gently press the SYNC button (just once) using a small screwdriver ÆÆ The LED lights up 4 5 6 OFF Red Red Brown Brown Blue Blue To activate 2 commands simultaneously press the 2 buttons* to be activated ÆÆ The LED will flash.
Via Philips 5, 20900 Monza (MI), Italy Tel: +39 039 2001973-936 - Fax: +39 039 2004299 Email: contact@max-power.com - www.max-power.
