Using Solar Panels And Generators; Operation; Driving Operation; Multifunction Display With Signal Tone - Torqeedo Cruise 0.8 R Operating Manual

4.9

Using solar panels and generators

Solar panels and generators can only be used if a battery bank is connected between them
and the motor. The battery bank will even out voltage peaks of the solar panels and genera-
tors (acts as a buffer) which will avoid damages due to overvoltage.
Use a Torqeedo charger to charge Power 26-104 from generator. Do not connect generators
directly with Power 26-104. To connect the Power 26-104 with a solar charger a specificated
solar charge controller is available. Never connect a solar panel directly to the Power 26-104;
and never connect any solar battery chargers to the Cruise.

5. Operation

5.1 Driving operation

To start the motor, switch it on, apply Magnetic Kill Switch and turn the tiller
handle from the stop-position into the desired direction.
1. 2.
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12 V battery
Bridging cable
12 V battery
12 V devices
24 V devices
Bridging cable
12 V battery
Bridging cable
12 V battery
3.
• The Magnetic Kill Switch may affect the operation of pacemakers. Keep
the Magnetic Kill Switch away from pacemakers (at least 50 cm / 20
inches).
• The Magnetic Kill Switch may affect electronic and magnetic instruments
(e.g. compass). Check whether instruments on board are affected before
starting the journey.
• Don't fix the Magnetic Kill Switch to the remote throttle control/the tiller.
• Tie the Magnetic Kill Switch to your wrist or your life vest to stop the
motor in the event you should fall overboard.
• Check the function of the Magnetic Kill Switch before each trip.
• The Magnetic Kill Switch may delete magnetic information media
(especially credit and debit cards etc.). Keep the Magnetic Kill Switch
away from credit cards and other magnetic information media.
5.2

Multifunction display with signal tone

Remote throttle/tiller comprise an integrated display or an on board com-
puter and three buttons. By pressing "ON/OFF" button for 1 second, you
will switch the motor on. Pressing the button again for 1 second will switch
the motor off again. (Keep in mind: after pressing 5 seconds, batteries will
switch off when operating with 26-104 batteries. Motor may be switched off
in any operation mode. After one hour without any activity, system switches
off automatically. By pressing again, you put the motor in operation again.
By means of „setup" button, units of display may be adjusted.
To do so, follow the instructions given in chapter 5.3.
Sample message in normal operation:
Battery charge status in percent
Remaining range at current speed
Speed over ground
Current consumption in Watts
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