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Flexball 4500 WRC Operator's Manual

Wireless remote control for marine engines
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  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any way without written authorization from FLEXBALL. This manual is subject to change with no further notice. Every possible care has been taken in compiling and verifying the contents of this manual; however, FLEXBALL declines any responsibility deriving from using the manual or from any errors or omissions in the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OUTINE MAINTENANCE TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE OPERATOR 10.6. M ......................34 AINTENANCE AND INTERNAL CHECKS 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................35 11.1. P ........................... 36 ASSIVE MERGENCY 11.2. T ..........................36 ECHNICAL SSISTANCE 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 3/39...
  • Page 4 )........37 ADIO TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION RADIO MODULE 12.2. T ............................... 37 RANSMITTER 12.3. R ..............................37 ECEIVER 12.4. CB37LION ........................38 BATTERY CHARGER 13. WRC SPARE PART LIST ..........................39 14. DISPOSAL ..............................39 4/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 5: The Wrc System

    1. The WRC system The installation of the 4500 WRC radio remote control doesn‘t modify in no way the existing control station functionality and layout. It offers you the further possibility to maneuver the boat moving freely, from bow to stern, increasing your field of vision if compared to the usual stationary control station.
  • Page 6  1 Transmitter  1 Receiver,  2 Li-ion rechargeable battery packs  1 Power supply for the battery charger  1 Fast battery charger  Wirings  Wrist strap  User manual 6/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 7: Symbols And Conventions Used In This Manual

    To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating current; to identify relevant terminals Don’t use high-pressure water To indicate not to clean using high-pressure water jets In house use To indicate Indoor use only 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 7/39...

  • Page 8: Risk Analysis

    Follow the local laws on safety and workplace accident prevention. All the regulations on using radio remote controls MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES. Flexball assumes no responsibility for the unlawful use of the radio remote control. It is necessary to evaluate the risks in order to establish the safety and health safeguard requisites concerning the use of the radio remote control.

  • Page 9: Pilot's Instructions, How To Use The Wireless Remote Control

    5) Press and release the START button 6) The green led TX flashes slowly until the transmitter catch the receiver 7) Once established the communication with the receiver, the green led TX start flashing 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 9/39...

  • Page 10: Rules To Be Respected For Safety

    Keep the radio control out of reach of children. During periods of inactivity, the 4500 WRC must be switched off and the battery must be removed from the transmitter, to prevent its use by unauthorized persons.

  • Page 11: Stop Function

    1.5. STOP function Press the STOP button: this action disables the 4500 WRC If the CMD command was previously active on the radio remote control, the boat command must be resumed from the desired fixed control station.
  • Page 12 On if POWER is ON . (Green LED) Working ON if radio link between receiver and remote control is established and the necessary power supply is present for the correct functioning. (Blue LED) 12/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 13: The Wireless Remote Control (Wrc)

    There is only one Receiver which interfaces with these 4 different kind of devices. In case of single engine installation, both left and right joysticks gear are active to engage the gear. Technical specification of the Receiver is described in chapter 12. 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 13/39...

  • Page 14: Description Of The Transmitter Commands

    5.1. Description of the transmitter commands 5.2. Description of the transmitter LED lights 14/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 15: The Receiving Station

    In case of strong mechanical vibrations, place a rubber shock-absorber between the machine and the receiver (dampers). ANTENNA ANTENNA RECOMMENDED 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 15/39...

  • Page 16: Receiving Unit Dimensions And Drilling Diagram

    13 mm2 and be self-extinguishing. If the equipment is used with ambient temperature of 70°C the maximum conductor operating temperature must be greater than 75°C. Use ferrules for conductor ends, if possible, and make sure that the terminals are fastened tightly. 16/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 17: Signals Outgoing The Receiver

    Fuse F1: general PCB power supply Fuse F2: bow thrusters Fuse F3: stern thrusters Fuse F4: anchor In case of replacement of a blown fuse, refer to the here below scheme. (front view) 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 17/39...

  • Page 18: Configuration Of The Canbus Network

    WRC with up to 2 command stations and 2 engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, with/without trim;  WRC with up to 2 command stations and 2 hybrid engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim. 18/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 19: Installation With 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solutionb

    In case the installation is without the 3° station (it is the station highlighted in grey), you must activate the end of line termination and therefore set on the actuator JP19 = ON. 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 19/39...

  • Page 20: Installation With 2 Mechanical Actuators - Solutionc

    WRC with up to 2 command stations and 2 engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, with/without trim;  WRC with up to 2 command stations and 2 hybrid engines with mechanical throttle, mechanical gearbox, analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim. 20/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 21: Installation With 1 Actuator - Solutiond

    WRC with up to 2 command stations and 1 or 2 hybrid engines with electronic throttle (voltage or CANBus), solenoid driven gearbox, analogue outputs for electric engine inverter driven, with/without trim (or flap). 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 21/39...

  • Page 22: Installation With 1 Actuator - Solutione

    In case the installation is without the 3° station (it is the station highlighted in grey), you must activate the end of line termination and therefore set on the actuator JP19 = ON. 22/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 23: Electrical Installation

     Supply the Receiver using these two wires (Brown = positive, Blue = 0V; depicted in the red circle). Use a voltage source with a common reference (0V) with the power supply of the “Flexball 4500 series electronic control system”.

  • Page 24: Wiring From The Battery To The Actuator (Input Cables)

    10 A Terminal 15 is the signal coming from the ignition key block. When the ignition key is on its first detent, signal 15 is active. Supply cable 2,5 mm 1,5 mm cross section 24/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 25: Electrical Installation Of Systems With 2 Engines, 1 Actuator And 2 Ignition Keys

    8.2.2. Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 1 actuator and 2 ignition keys 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 25/39...

  • Page 26: Electrical Installation Systems With 1 Engine, 1 Actuator And 2 Ignition Keys

    8.2.3. Electrical installation systems with 1 engine, 1 actuator and 2 ignition keys. 26/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 27: Electrical Installation Of Systems With 2 Engines, 2 Actuators And 2 Ignition Keys

    8.2.4. Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 2 actuators and 2 ignition keys 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 27/39...

  • Page 28: Electrical Installation Of Systems With 2 Engines, 2 Actuators And 2+2 Ignition Keys

    8.2.5. Electrical installation of systems with 2 engines, 2 actuators and 2+2 ignition keys 28/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 29: Dimensional Criteria Of The Power Supply Cables

    In case electronic throttle, it is very important to connect to a common GND point (either GND buss bar or common bonding conductor or Flexball hull) all the negative poles of each actuator electronic device. 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 29/39...

  • Page 30: The Radio Frequency Transmission

    WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLEXBALL may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. RF EXPOSURE NOTICE: The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

  • Page 31: Initial Conditions For The Frequency Change

    Press START to begin the sequence of commands.If it does not occur, it means the procedure was not correctly executed. Turn off all devices and repeat the entire procedure from the beginning. 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 31/39...

  • Page 32: Available Frequencies (2,4 Ghz Radio Module)

    2475 MHz 2480 MHz FLEXBALL radio remote controls comply with the specifications ERC/REC 70-03 Annex1 Band I, Annex 3 Sub-band a. The national authorities for telecommunications may impose further restrictions or require use permits in the single countries. All member states allow their free use.

  • Page 33: Battery

     Do not expose to heat sources  Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight  Do not wash the device with water under pressure or dip it in water 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 33/39...

  • Page 34: Routine Maintenance To Be Carried Out By The Operator

     Any broken parts must be replaced with original spare parts, in order to keep the characteristics of the radio remote control unchanged. See the list of parts that can be replaced in §12. 34/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Battery is already charged  Clean the contacts with a humid cloth  Battery charger remains in pre-charging phase Battery has completed its life cycle indefinitely  Clean the contacts with a humid cloth 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 35/39...

  • Page 36: Passive Emergency

     Date of purchase  Description and history of the problem, status of the receiver and transmitter LEDs during malfunction Keep this manual and the warranty certificate (filled-in in every part) in a safe place. 36/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    11 - 30 Vdc Absorbed power 22W Max  Maximum absorption 2A max @11Vdc Operating temperature range -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to +140 °F) Storage temperature range -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185 °F) 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 37/39...

  • Page 38: Cb37Lion Battery Charger

    EU power plug (option US, UK or AUS AUS on request).As option, a 6-feet AUTO POWER CORD can be delivered. feet AUTO POWER CORD can be delivered. 38/39 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control Wireless Remote Control...

  • Page 39: Wrc Spare Part List

    Exhausted batteries should be disposed of at the specific points of collection, as required by law. Illegal disposal of the product is punished (in Italy) by the penalties indicated in the Legislative Decree no. 22/1997 (Art. 50 and subs.) implementing the European Directive 2002/96/CE. 4500 WRC - Wireless Remote Control 39/39...

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