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.com...
Contents Section Title Page DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT REFERENCES PACKAGING CONTENTS GENERAL DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS SET UP RESETTING ADDING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS EXAMPLES OF USE REPLACING BATTERIES TROUBLE SHOOTING WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION WARRANTY ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTION It is strongly advised that only qualified marine electricians should install this equipment. For any boat requiring official classification, bodies of approval should also be consulted at the earliest opportunity.
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).
7- SET-UP Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Gently press the SYNC button (just once) Connect the receiver to the power supply Turn the power supply ON using a small screwdriver 12/24V Æ The LED flashes once Æ...
8- RESETTING To reset a receiver, gently press the SYNC button using a small screwdriver Æ The LED lights up. Press the 4 up-down buttons simultaneously Æ 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.
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.
Check the connections of the receiver’s relay outputs Check the voltage of the battery bank powering the The remote control works intermittently radio receiver 13- WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION To locate the nearest Max Power distributor, please consult the section “Worldwide Distribution” on our website: www.max-power.com...
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.
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...
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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...
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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)
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TWO THRUSTERS SET-UP PROCEDURE RESET RECEIVERS RESETTING To reset a receiver, gently press the SYNC button using a small screwdriver Æ The LED lights up. Press the 4 up-down buttons simultaneously Æ The LED will flash The receiver’s memory has been cleared. Turn the receiver’s power supply OFF, wait 5 seconds.
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PROGRAM FIRST RECEIVER TWO THRUSTERS SET-UP (1 RECEIVER) Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Gently press the SYNC button (just once) Turn the power supply ON Connect the receiver to the power supply using a small screwdriver 12/24V Æ...
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PROGRAM FIRST RECEIVER TWO THRUSTERS SET-UP (2 RECEIVER) Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Gently press the SYNC button (just once) Turn the power supply ON Connect the receiver to the power supply using a small screwdriver 12/24V Æ...