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Dockmate RED User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Precautions ................................................4 Installation .................................................. 6 3.1. Installation of the Receiver ......................................... 6 3.2. Installation of the Wireless Charging Pad ................................8 Dockmate Remote Layouts ........................................9 4.1. Dockmate TWIN Keypad ........................................9 4.2. Dockmate SINGLE ............................................10 4.3. TWIN & SINGLE Features.......................................... 11 Charging the Batteries ..........................................
  • Page 3 Technical Specifications ..........................................23 10.1. Remote ................................................23 10.2. Receiver Dockmate RED Rev.D ..................................... 24 10.3. Receiver Dockmate RED Rev.J ....................................... 25 10.4. FCC Warning ..............................................26 Environmental Information ........................................27 Warranty ..................................................28 Maintenance ................................................. 30 Compliance ................................................31 14.1.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    Please read the following instructions carefully before getting started with your TWIN or SINGLE remote. Dockmate is a wireless remote-control system that enables you to manoeuvre your ship from any place aboard. With a TWIN or SINGLE you can control the engine(s), horn, 1 anchor/windlass, a bow- and stern thruster with your fingertips.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    To avoid damage and hurting yourself or others, you should read the following safety precautions before using your Dockmate RED. Keep these safety instructions in an area where all users can read them. When in doubt, contact PPA-Electronics regarding the use or operation of the unit.
  • Page 6 • Never use the Dockmate if you are not on the ship. Remember that the use of a wireless remote from ashore or the jetty is a criminal offense in several countries.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Our system consists of two major components: a remote and a Receiver. These have already been paired so they recognise each other. Detailed installation instructions can be found in the installation manuals supplied with the Dockmate. 3.1. INSTALLATION OF THE RECEIVER Dimensions: •...
  • Page 8 Install the Receiver in a dry, not too warm area. Install the Receiver free of vibrations. Place the Receiver behind or close to the dashboard, and as close as possible to the controls of the required functions (engine/motor control, horn, anchor winch or windlass, bow- and stern thrusters). At the same time, you need to consider placement of the Receiver so the antenna is not too close to cables and devices, which may reduce its range.

  • Page 9: Installation Of The Wireless Charging Pad

    THE WIRELESS CHARGING PAD The Dockmate wireless charging pad is a Qi certified charger. Depending on the version, It comes with either a micro-USB to USB-A cable, or a USB-C to USB-A cable. The cable must be plugged into the charging pad’s micro-USB or USB-C port on one side and a USB-A power adapter on the other side.

  • Page 10: Dockmate Remote Layouts

    Status, Alarm Battery LED Radio LED Status Feedback Bow Thruster Port Engine / Motor Starboard Engine / Motor Stern Thruster Wireless Charging Vibration & Buzzer We recommend that you always wear the lanyard around your neck while using the Dockmate TWIN.

  • Page 11: Dockmate Single

    Select / Function Take Command Status, Alarm Battery LED Radio LED Status Feedback Bow Thruster Engine / Motor Stern Thruster Wireless Charging Vibration & Buzzer We recommend that you always wear the lanyard around your neck while using the Dockmate SINGLE.

  • Page 12: Twin & Single Features

    When this button is pressed (even shortly) while another button is pressed, all inputs are inhibited for safety, so Dockmate’s outputs go to neutral, until all buttons are released again. In case of emergency, press the On/Off button to force Dockmate’s outputs to neutral.
  • Page 13 • Bow thruster buttons By pressing the left button (red = port), the bow thruster will push the bow to port. By pressing the right button (green = starboard), the bow thruster will push the bow to starboard. These buttons only operate a bow thruster if installed on the boat and your Dockmate Receiver is...
  • Page 14 Engine buttons • By pressing the upper left button (red = port), the port engine is engaged forward. By pressing the lower left button (red = port), the port engine is engaged in reverse. By pressing the upper right button (green = starboard), the starboard engine is engaged forward. By pressing the lower right button (green = starboard), the starboard engine is engaged in reverse.

  • Page 15: Charging The Batteries

    The Dockmate remotes are fitted with a Li-Ion battery that must be charged occasionally. It takes up to 3 hours of constant use (remote actively communicating with the Receiver) to deplete the battery. When the Dockmate remote is turned on, both LEDs will go white. Then the STAT LED will show one of the following:...
  • Page 16 , 26-90%: , 90-100%: When the battery is fully charged the Dockmate remote will automatically shut down. When placing a fully charged remote on the Dockmate charger, there will be no reaction from the remote. After some use, when the charge drops, it will be possible to charge the remote again.

  • Page 17: Turning The Remote On And Off

    6. TURNING THE REMOTE ON AND OFF Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on the remote. If you hold the button for more than 3 seconds on start-up, the remote will immediately shut off again. The remote will be automatically switched off after 30 minutes of non-use. Alternatively, the remote can be switched off by pressing the button 3 times quickly or holding it down for 3 seconds.

  • Page 18: Static Error Codes

    STATIC ERROR CODE. The STAT LED will simultaneously display the error code: the cycle starts with one yellow blink, then followed by one or more RED blinks (+ beeps & vibrations); the cycle ends with a...
  • Page 19 Possible STATIC ERROR CODES are: Code #3. One or more buttons pressed during start-up. No button, except On / Off may be pressed when switching on the remote. Code #7. Serial Number in remote is not set. The remote doesn’t have a serial number. Code #8.

  • Page 20: Led Behaviour During Operation

    8. LED BEHAVIOUR DURING OPERATION After start-up, the STAT LED will go dark, and the LINK LED will show the communication status. The LINK LED can also show warning and error feedback from the Receiver. Communication OK When pressing a button. Actively transmitting data (Link active) Communication OK When not pressing any button for more than 5s.
  • Page 21 Dockmate is connected, before you can use your Dockmate remote. If an error persists, the Receiver needs to be diagnosed by a Dockmate dealer or a technician with Dockmate’s DockControl1™ computer software to read out specific fault codes.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING Switch the remote on The Dockmate remote is (see point 6 in this manual). switched off. The Receiver does not work. Check: The Dockmate Receiver does Power on? not receive sufficient D/C Volts. Fuse blown? Charge the battery The remote does not work.
  • Page 23 Red STAT LED o the remote, Check boat’s battery voltage Receiver beeps, Power supply to the Receiver is and connection. Dockmate LED inside the Receiver too low. requires a minimum of 11,0V. is blinking violet or white Receiver beeps, Internal settings memory...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.1. REMOTE Dimensions: 70 x 130 x 40mm or 2.76 x 5.12 x 1.57” Weight: ca. 150g or 5.29oz RF Band: 433.05MHz to 434.79MHz (US, Australia, and others) 868.00MHz to 870.00MHz (Europe) Range: 50m or 165ft Housing: ABS &...

  • Page 25: Receiver Dockmate Red Rev.d

    10.2. RECEIVER DOCKMATE REV.D Dimensions: 220 x 220 x 54mm or 8.66 x 8.66 x 2.13” Weight: ca. 0.95kg or 2.09lbs RF Band: 433.05MHz to 434.79MHz (US, Australia, and others) 868.00MHz to 870.00MHz (Europe) Range: 50m or 165ft Housing: ABS – according to IP50 specifications...

  • Page 26: Receiver Dockmate Red Rev.j

    10.3. RECEIVER DOCKMATE REV.J Dimensions: 200 x 230 x 75mm or 7.874 x 9.055 x 2.953” Weight: ca. 0.87kg or 1.92lbs RF Band: 433.05MHz to 434.79MHz (US, Australia, and others) 868.00MHz to 870.00MHz (Europe) Range: 50m or 165ft Housing: ABS – according to IP67 specifications...

  • Page 27: Fcc Warning

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Receiver is • connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced Dockmate technician for help. • Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 28: Environmental Information

    This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. 11. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION The equipment that you have bought requires the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain substances that are hazardous to health and the environment.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    This 3-year warranty covers this Dockmate system only and not any devices or systems connected to it or devices that are mounted in or on the Dockmate Cradle. No warranty is given for users’ other devices or systems, and users expose their devices and systems to hazards, known or unknown, at their own risk.
  • Page 30 To avoid damage during shipment, the unit must be adequately packaged. The manufacturer will accept no liability for units lost or damaged in transit from the customer. Shipment costs are always for the buyer. The liability of the manufacturer is limited to replacing or repairing the unit. The manufacturer decides •...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    13. MAINTENANCE The installation is 100% maintenance free, except for battery charging. Occasionally the remote and Receiver can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The Receiver should not remain powered on constantly. It’s good to turn it off and on again every couple of days.

  • Page 32: Compliance

    14. COMPLIANCE Dockmate is compliant with the following standards: 14.1. DOCKMATE USING 433MHZ BAND FCC: Part 15.231 • • EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2016 EN55035: 2017 RED: • ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 (2019-03) EN 55032: 2015 EN 55035: 2017 ETSI EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1 (2017-02)

  • Page 33: Dockmate Using 868Mhz Band

    14.2. DOCKMATE USING 868MHZ BAND EMC: • EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 EN55035: 2017 RED: • ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 (2019-03) EN 55032: 2015 EN 55035: 2017 ETSI EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1 (2017-02) ETSI EN 300 220-2 V3.2.1 (2018-06)

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    Leuvensesteenweg 177 BE-3191 Boortmeerbeek BELGIUM VAT Number: 0891.773.260 Declare under own responsibility the conformity of the product: Trademark: Dockmate Description: Dockmate, remote docking system for motor yachts With the requirement of: Low Voltage (LVD) 2014/35/EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU R&TTE Directive 2014/53/EU...
  • Page 35 Following standards: EN62368-1:2014+A11:2017 Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment. +A1:2010+ A2:2013+A12:2011 EN 60945:2012 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results ETSI EN300 220-1 V3.1.1:2017-02; ETSI EN300 220-1 V3.1.1:2017-02 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum ETSI EN300 220-2 V3.2.1:2018-06 Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 37 Dockmate®️ is a trademark of PPA-Electronics bv, Leuvensesteenweg 177, 3191 Boortmeerbeek, BELGIUM More info & contact www.dockmate.eu info@dockmate.eu The product as illustrated and the technical specification are subject to modification without prior notice.

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