Sleipner ER-L130 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
For E-vision Electric Retractable Thruster Models
ER-L&V130, ER-L&V170, ER-V210
DOCUMENT ID:
7241
REVISION:
16
DATE:
2024
EN
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  • Page 1 Installation Guide For E-vision Electric Retractable Thruster Models ER-L&V130, ER-L&V170, ER-V210 DOCUMENT ID: 7241 REVISION: DATE: 2024 LANGUAGE:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accidental activation of the retract mechanism can cause serious injury due to the high-pressure force used for closing the hatch. IF operating the hatch during any work/ maintenance around or inside the retract hatch, USE CAUTION. MC_0020 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Installer

    Ensure that you operate with high-quality batteries intended for maritime use. • All Sleipner proportional thrusters will work well with Lithium batteries, as the included PPC unit will control the output voltage to safe levels for the thruster. (NB: Ensure you have the latest embedded software installed. The fi rmware version of the Proportional Power Controller (PPC) must be of version 1.033 or later if the PPC is connected to a lithium battery).
  • Page 4 Control panel PJC2xx must be upgraded to fi rmware version V3.018 or newer. Control panel PJC2xx with hardware V2.000 or older will not support eVision Thruster Motors. Sleipner stopped the production of PJC2xx with HW version V2.000 in Q2 2020. Note that no mechanical modifi...
  • Page 5: Product Measurements

    Mould Height (WD) (MH) Retract Depth Internal (RD) Diameter (ID) Length (L) Length (+L) Waterline Height Water Retract Depth Mould Height Width (RW) (WD) (MH) Mould Retract Width (MW) Depth Internal (RD) Diameter (ID) MG_0572 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 6: Product Clearance Requirements

    210 kg / 462 lbs (42V) 10.4 kW / 14 hp Hull specifi cations MC_0609 Use sealants, adhesives or bonding material compatible with the materials of your vessels hull and Sleipner product. For information regards the material in Sleipner products, see table. Product Resin...
  • Page 7: Positioning Of The Retract Thruster

    To avoid conflict between the thruster and propulsion propellers, trim tabs or rudders, the stern installation can be offset from the keel center line. Thruster moved Retract thruster to avoid conflict Thruster moved to avoid conflict Hatch opens towards the bow MG_0121 Transom Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 8: Preparing A Sandwich Hull For Retract Systems

    Reinforce the area by applying several bonding layers to strengthen the hull for the operation of the retract thruster. (Reference 2) Area where laminate and core is to be removed Minimum 100mm Minimum 100mm SRF flange SRF flange Reinforced bonding layers MG_0831 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 9: Marking And Trimming Of Srf Flange

    The minimum SRF flange height is stated on the product measurment page (MH) -Ø185mm = 72mm -Ø250mm = 97mm -Ø300mm = 115mm -Ø386mm = 148mm Ensure SRF flange edge sits flush on the hull MG_0806 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 10: Cut Out The Hatch

    45º Drilling inside the hull Starboard Port 45º 45º Hull 45º 45º Outside hull Side view Stern 30° 45° 45° 45° Starboard Port 45º 45º Stern Hatch 45º 45º Bow view MG_0808 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 11: Pre-Mount The Srf Flange And Thruster Housing

    fi gure below. Controller (FUSE) SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 DOWN FAULT STATUS From power supply MG_0836 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 12: Positioning Of The Hatch Attachment Holes

    • • The correct position of the hatch attachment holes are now in the intersection of the extended lines on the hatch. Make a mark in each intersection (Reference 4). Hull Hull Hatch MG_0807 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 13: Drilling The Attachment Holes In The Hatch

    Drill four Ø11mm holes in the center of each marking created in the previous step. • It is recomended to use a pillar drill with a proper construction surface to ensure that the holes are drilled perpendicular to the hatch. • Countersunk the holes after drilling. MG_0811 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 14: Pre-Install The Hatch

    Accidential activation of the retract mechanism can cause serious injury due to the high pressure force used for moving the hatch. Use caution when performing any work or maintenance around or inside the retract mechanism / hatch. Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 15 Pre-install the hatch   Hatch Hull MG_871 Hatch Raise SRF flange on stern end Use wedge to lift the SRF flange to required height Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 16 When the thruster is operating as required, ensure that the position of the SRF flange can be recreated by adding position marks and leveling measurements. • Remove the thruster housing from the SRF flange.  Hatch is not flush with hull when retracted  Hatch is flush with hull when retracted MG_0815 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 17: Srf Flange Installation

    • After the hardening process is fi nished, grind and smooth the glue joint. 200mm Inside and outside moulding surfaces must be ground to remove coating/ material to achieve correct adhesion for moulding. MG_0816 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 18 Apply several layers of fi breglass and ensure that the resin and fi breglass is compatible with hull and flange materials. • When the laminated ares has cured properly, smooth all moulded surfaces and apply coating. • Apply putty before coating if necessary. SRF ange Hull MG_0818 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 19: Thruster Housing Installation

    • Tighten the bolts with a torque of 4Nm - 2,9lb/ft. Start with a corner bolt, then continue tighten the bolts in a cross pattern. Apply MS polymer or equivalent on flange surface MG_0837 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 20: Hatch Installation

    • Retract the thruster to verify that the movement is smooth, and that the hatch is in correct position when the thruster is in both open and closed position. Apply glue Apply glue MG_0824 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 21 Apply coating inside and outside of the hatch and on the hull to cover the fi berglass and fi ller. • Remove the red spacer block located above the tunnel. (Reference 3). Note: Two types of spacer block is used. (Reference 4). MG_0826 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 22: V-Motor To House Installation

    IMPORTANT! The rubber/plastic element must be in its correct position, fully inserted but not compressed. CAUTION Always handle the shaft ends with care. Do not hammer or drop shaft/coupling ends in any circumstances. MG_0933 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 23: L-Motor To House Installation

    Do not hammer or drop shaft/coupling (NB: The extra 1mm is added to ends in any circumstances. eliminate the risk of compression to the rubber element between the two couplings.) MG_0934 Loctite 243 Loctite 243 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 24: Support For The Motor

    Support For the Motor If you are installing the motor at an angle of more than 30 degrees off vertical, the motor will require separate/ additional support. FASTEN (3 Nm) (2.2 lb/ft) MG_0573 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 25: Electrical Installation For Evision Retract Thrusters

    Wiring Diagram chapter for an overview. Sleipner offers both manual main switches and Automatic Main Switches (AMS). Sleipner AMS is controlled by the control panel in addition to the option of manual operation. Turning on the control panel also turn on the automatic main switch. When the control panel is turned off the automatic main switch is turned off.
  • Page 26: Motor Lug Connection

    Cable lengths and dimensions • Performed tunnel installation • Ventilation • Obstructing marine growth For each installation an experienced electrician should be consulted for cable cross section calculations and selection of fuses, main circuit and batteries. Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 27: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V Retract Thruster

    The top and bottom wiring diagram is for a dual thruster system, for example a bow and stern installation. S-Link Backbone cable ANL Fuse Retract Thruster S-Link Spur cable Manual Main Switch BATTERY BATTERY MG_0625 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 28: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V Retract Thruster

    The top and bottom wiring diagram is for a dual thruster system, for example a bow and stern installation. Automatic Main Switch S-Link Backbone cable ANL Fuse Retract Thruster S-Link Spur cable BATTERY Fuse 5A BATTERY MG_0585 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 29: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Retract Thruster

    The top and bottom wiring diagram is for a dual thruster system, for example a bow and stern installation. S-Link Backbone cable Retract Thruster S-Link Spur cable ANL Fuse Manual Main Switch Fuse 30A Switch BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY MG_0626 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 30: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Retract Thruster

    The top and bottom wiring diagram is for a dual thruster system, for example a bow and stern installation. S-Link Backbone cable Automatic Main Switch Retract Thruster S-Link Spur cable ANL Fuse Fuse 5A Fuse 30A Switch BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY MG_0586 Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 31: S-Link System Description

    MC_0120 S-Link is a CAN-based control system used for communication between Sleipner products installed on a vessel. The system uses BACKBONE Cables as a common power and communication bus with separate SPUR Cables to each connected unit. Only one S-Link POWER cable shall be connected to the BACKBONE Cable.
  • Page 32: Check Drive Shaft Alignment

    Red light short flash every 2 seconds: Shaft not calibrated, or shaft calibrated out of range. DOWN Continuous green light: FAULT Normal mode, Service mode (actuators operated by UP/DOWN buttons). STATUS MG_0925 Re-calibrated “down”-position. Flashing green light: No S-Link communication. Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 33: Post Installation Checklist

    Correct drive direction as per control panel: ..............................The compartment for the thruster has been isolated from general bilge water and has no obvious or suspected risks for flooding: .................................................................................................................................. Other comments by installer: ........................................................................................................................Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 34: Service And Support

    11. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country. Patents MC_0024 At Sleipner we continually reinvest to develop and offer the latest technology in marine advancements. To see the many unique designs we have patented visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/patents Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters...
  • Page 35 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Sleipner eVision Retract Thrusters 7241 2024...
  • Page 36 © Sleipner Group, All rights reserved The information given in the document was right at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Group cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi...

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