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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@lofrans.com - www.lofrans.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 13-15 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 Lofrans’ radio remote control is designed to work with Lofrans’ entire range of products. The remote control can also be used to operate any other onboard equipment for which it may be useful. 2- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TRANSMITTER...
EU and US regulations require different frequencies. For this reason both the transmitter and the receiver are available in 2 different frequencies. • Each transmitter includes its batteries (2 x CR2430) • Each receiver includes its connectors 868 MHz (EU regulation) 312976 915 MHz 312977 (US regulation)
4- PACKAGING CONTENTS 312976 (EU) 312977 (US) KIT REMOTE CONTROL *Receiver and transmitter are available as 9 1 transmitter individual spare parts. Please contact Lofrans The Remote Control is delivered with: 9 1 receiver customer support at www.lofrans.com for any 9 2 connectors assistance.
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).
7.1- SET-UP ONE 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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7.2- SET-UP TWO RECEIVERS 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 first receiver to the power using a small screwdriver Æ The LED flashes once supply 12/24V Æ...
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Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Gently press the SYNC button (just once) Connect the second receiver to the power Turn the power supply ON using a small screwdriver Æ The LED flashes once supply 12/24V Æ...
Each complete maximised system (ie. 2 receivers and all 8 channels used on the transmitter) can only include 2 transmitters. Receiver : Go to step 2 (cf. Chapter 7 Set-up) and follow the instructions as normal. *Receiver and transmitter are available as individual spare parts. Please contact Lofrans customer support at www.lofrans.com for any assistance.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES AT THE START OF EACH SEASON 12- TROUBLE SHOOTING Before contacting Lofrans, please consult the following trouble shooting guide. Problem Check The receiver’s LED doesn’t light up Check the power supply to the receiver The transmitter’s LEDs do not light up...
13- WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION To locate the nearest Lofrans distributor, please consult the section “Worldwide Distribution” on our website: www.lofrans.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).
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) WARNING It is important to use only 12v Power Supply for the Thruster Control System.
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