zipwake S Series Troubleshooting Manual

zipwake S Series Troubleshooting Manual

Dynamic trim control system
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George Golenwsky
August 6, 2025

zipwake working fine for over one year then stopped with error code E512. The boat is a Back Cove 41.

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  • Page 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE...
  • Page 2 TROUBEL SHOOTING GUIDE DYNAMIC TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM SERIES S Release: R1A, April 2019 Language: English www.zipwake.com Copyright © 2019 Zipwake AB, Sweden. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION • Zipwake Series S Dynamic Trim Control System consists of sealed units which in case of failure shall be replaced as complete units. Units shall never be opened (warranty void) and only the failing component shall be returned under the warranty program. Consequently, trouble shooting is essentially about isolating failing components for replacement.
  • Page 4 • Clean and reattach the control panel connectors. Software exception error Program error • Restart the system..power turned on (main switch toggle). • Visit www.zipwake.com for upgrades resolving the issue. <not used> Too few interceptors Interceptor not connected • Check the servo cables for damage.
  • Page 5 Electronics failure Electronics failure • Restart the system..power turned on (main switch toggle). • Visit www.zipwake.com for upgrades resolving the issue. Emergency stop Overload, interceptor stuck • Check that the blades are moving correctly (run Interceptor Check)..system is restarted (power button).
  • Page 6 Check power supply connections and verify that all cables have the correct dimensions (wire diameters shall be 12 AWG or larger). Verify power supply is not connected via automatic thermal/magnetic fuses. Connect Zipwake directly to a new separate battery to completely rule out the power supply as cause of failure. •...
  • Page 7 Check power supply connections and verify that all cables have the correct dimensions. Wire diameters shall be 12 AWG or larger. Verify power supply is not connected via automatic thermal/magnetic fuses. Connect Zipwake directly to a new separate battery to completely rule out the power supply as cause of failure. •...
  • Page 8 • Remove the SU-S from the backplate and verify the screw shaft nut and connecting rod are fitted correctly when remounted. • Remove the SU-S from the backplate and verify nothing is mechanically preventing movement (see previous ”Obstructed interceptor blade movement”). Examine the behavior when powering up the SU-S.
  • Page 9 CP-S: E512 – INTERCEPTOR NOT CONNECTED ERROR CODE TRIGGER • The system cannot identify interceptor or interceptor pairs. POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS • Connect at least one interceptor to complete the system installation. • Connect the interceptor pairs to the DU-S starting at PORT/STBD 1. Connect the single (centerline mounted) interceptor to the PORT3 connector at the DU-S (see illustration below).
  • Page 10 CP-S: E1024 – COMMUNICATION ERROR ERROR CODE TRIGGER • No or unreliable communication between system units. NOTE: E1024 is frequently accompanied with error code E512, resulting in an error code E1536. POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS • Examine the cables and connectors for dirt or damages. Replace any damaged or bad cable/units.
  • Page 11 REINSTALLATION OF SU-S AND INTERCEPTOR FRONT INSTALLING THE SERVO UNIT AND INTERCEPTOR FRONT • Verify the connecting rod moves freely in the backplate. • Verify the screw shaft nut is correctly fitted to the connecting rod in the backplate when mounting the servo unit. Tighten screws with designated torque (2 Nm). •...

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