SidePower RCT-23E (RemoteControl)

EN Installation & User Manual
Radio Remote rev1.0.4
RC-20E RC-21E RC-22E RC-23E
SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
Made in Norway
P.O. Box 519

N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
Tel: +47 69 30 00 60 w w w. s i d e - p o w e r. c o m
Fax: +47 69 30 00 70 s i d e p o w e r @ s l e i p n e r. n o
© Sleipner Motor AS 2016
Contents
Model range................................................................................................................................ 2
Technical specifications............................................................................................................... 3
Important precautions.................................................................................................................. 3
Receiver installation.................................................................................................................... 4
User precautions......................................................................................................................... 6
How to use RC20E....................................................................................................................... 7
How to use RC21E....................................................................................................................... 8
How to use RC22E....................................................................................................................... 9
How to use RC23E..................................................................................................................... 10
Transmitter LED operation and alarm indication........................................................................ 12
Electric diagram.......................................................................................................................... 13
Output signals diagram.............................................................................................................. 14
Programming additional transmitters.......................................................................................... 15
Replacing transmitter battery.................................................................................................... 16
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 17
Model range
The radio remote control can control a single bow thruster/windlass or a bow and stern thruster/
windlass combined. The receiver can receive the signals of up to four transmitters.
Remote control kit RC-20E consists of:

- Receiver: Part no. RCR-2E
- Transmitter (incl. battery): Part no. RCT-20E
- Holding bracket for transmitter unit: Part no. RC-HOLDER
Additional transmitters can be ordered separately;
The transmitter and the receiver have the same factory preset code so no programming is neces-
sary. The battery is already inserted in the transmitter.
When additional transmitters are to be used, the new transmitter(s) must be paired with the re-
ceiver (please see programming section).
We Sleipner Motor AS declare that this

device complies with health and safety
requirements according to the Directives
EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002
EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2008
IEC 60533:1999
EN300 220-1 V2.3.1:2010
EN300 220-2 V2.3.1:2010
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Technical specifications
Transmitter Receiver
Power feed 1x3V battery (type: CR2032) 12V or 24V power source
Frequency (MHz) 868MHz 868MHz
RF-power <10mW <10mW
Operation temp. -10°C / +55°C -15°C / +55°C
HxWxD (mm) 107x47x21 83x136x36
Weight (g) 60 275
Voltage 8-30V
Standby power <300mW
Load, max 4A
Operating range 30m under normal operating conditions
Important precautions
• With the boat on land, only run the thruster for a fraction of a second, as without resistance it
will accelerate very fast to a damaging rpm.
• This manual is intended to support educated / experienced staff.
• When installed in boats approved or classified according to international or special national
rules, the installer is responsible for following the demands in accordance with these regula-
tions / classification rules. The instructions in this guide can not be guaranteed to comply with
all different regulations / classification rules.
• The transmitter and the receiver have the same factory preset code so no programming is nec-
essary. When additional transmitters are to be used, follow the instructions in the programming
section on page 15.

Receiver installation
Prior to installation, it is important that the responsible installer reads this guide to ensure
necessary acquaintance with this product.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Remote receiver power supply negative lead must be connected to the thrusters`s
negative lead. Power to the thruster’s must be switched off during installation!
• Install the receiver minimum 1 meter (3ft) from high power cables and data communication
cables or other sources of electrical interference, i.e. navigation instruments, radio communica-
tion devices, electric motors and generators.
• Install the receiver minimum 1 meter (3ft) above sea level.
• Install the receiver outside of shielded areas for radio signals, i.e. boxes made of metals or
other material with shielding properties.
• Install the receiver in a dry environment, where no condensation can enter the unit. (The
receiver assembly is not waterproof.).
• Mount the receiver using the four holes (please see picture on page 5).
• The receiver must have a separate power supply fitted with a 5 Amp fuse in the positive lead
that has either a separate power switch or is shut of by the thrusters system main power
switch. The receiver can not be powered by the thrusters/windlass control looms even if you
find positive and negative lead there.
• Connect the supplied wiring harnesses to the receiver unit according to the wiring diagram
on page 13. Connect thrusters and windalsses to the appropirate connectors according to
diagram.
• For use with other windlass brands, connections must be determined by the installer according
to output signals diagram on page 14.
NB: Max. load on the windlass signal output is 4A!

If the windlass requires more than 4A, use extra control relay.
Note! Faulty installation will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void.

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Mount the receiver by using
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User precautions
• Ensure that you know the location of the main battery switch that disonnects the thruster from
all power sources (batteries) so that the thruster/windlass can be turned off in case of a mal-
function.
• The maximum continues usage time of the electrical thruster is approx. 3 minutes. The electro
motor has a built in thermal cut-off switch that will shut it off when overheating and re-engage it
when it has cooled down some. This should be considered when planning your manouvering.
• Never use a thruster close to somebody in the water, as the thruster will draw objects close by
into the tunnel and contact with the rotating propellers will cause serious injuries.
• Never use a windlass close to somebody in the water, an unexpectedly drop of the anchor can
cuse serious injuries.
• If the thruster stops giving thrust while the electric motor is running, chances are that there is a
problem in the drive-system. You must then immediately stop trying to run it, and turn it off, as
running the electricmotor for more than a few seconds without resistance from the propeller,
can cause serious damage to the electricmotor.
• When leaving the boat always turn off the main power switch for the thruster/windlass and turn
off the power to the receiver.
• We advice to always keep the main engine(s) running while using a thruster/windlass. This
will keep the batteries in a good charge condition. This will also give better performance to the
thruster.
• It is the owner/captain/other responsible party full responsibility to assess the risk of any
unexpected incidents on the vessel. If the thruster stops giving thrust for some reason while
maneuvering you must have considered a plan on how to avoid damage to persons or other
objects.

RC-20E
Remote control “ON” Turn boat to Port Bow + Stern thruster
Remote control “OFF” Turn boat to Starboard
Auto-OFF
appr. 4 min.
Hold for
2 seconds
How to use a bow/stern thruster

1. Turn the main power switch for the bow/stern thruster on. Turn on main switch so the receiver
has power.
2. Turn on the transmitter by pushing the transmitter’s two “ON” buttons. The remote system is
now activated and then turns off automatically appr. 4 min. after the last usage.
3. Please take some time to exercise thruster usage in open water to avoid damages to your boat.
4. Turn the bow/stern in the desired directiony by pushing the red button for port movement or the
green button for starboard movement.
How to use a bow & stern thruster combined

The combination of a bow and stern thruster offers total manouverability to the boat and the
opportunity to move the bow and the stern separately of each other. The remote middle buttons
gives you the opportunity to operate both thrusters in the same direction with one keypress,
making sidewards movement easier.
Remote Control Deactivation

Push the transmitter’s “OFF” button for 2 seconds (the remote control deactivates automati-
cally after approx. 4 minutes after the last usage).
• If in doubt, try in open water first!

RC-21E
Remote control “ON” Turn boat to Port Windlass
Down
Auto-OFF
appr. 4 min.
Up
Hold for
2 seconds
How to use a bow thruster

1. Turn the main power switch for the bow thruster on. Turn on main switch so the receiver has
power.
4. Turn the bow in the desired direction. By pushing the red button for port movement or the
How to use the windlass

1. Turn the main power switch for the windlass on. Turn on the power to the receiver.
3. Please consult your windlass manual for use and precautions.

Push the transmitter’s “OFF” button for two seconds (the remote control deactivates automati-

RC-22E
Remote control “ON” Windlass 1 Windlass 2
Down
Down
Remote control “OFF”
Auto-OFF
appr. 4 min.
Up
Up
Hold for
2 seconds
How to use a bow/stern windlass

1. Turn the main power switch for the windlass on. Turn on main switch so the receiver has
power.


RC-23E
Remote control “ON” Turn boat to Port Bow + Stern thruster
Auto-OFF
appr. 4 min.
Hold for
2 seconds
Windlass 1
Down
Up
Windlass 2
Down
Up

How to use a bow/stern thruster
1. Turn the main power switch for the bow/stern thruster on. Turn on main switch so the receiver
has power.
4. Turn the bow/stern in the desired directiony by pushing the red button for port movement or the
How to use a bow & stern thruster combined

The combination of a bow and stern thruster offers total manouverability to the boat and the
opportunity to move the bow and the stern separately of each other. The remote middle buttons
gives you the opportunity to operate both thrusters in the same direction with one keypress,
making sidewards movement easier.
How to use the bow/stern windlass

1. Turn the main power switch for the windlass on. Turn on the power to the receiver.

cally after approx. 4 minutes after the last usage). Turn off the power switch for the receiver.

Transmitter LED operation and alarm indication
State LED status Alarm status

Transmitter ON The yellow LED’s No sound
blink each second
Buttons activated The yellow LED’s No sound
blink fast
Pairing mode All LED’s on No sound
Connection lost Red LED is blink- 3 beeps from the
ing once each buzzer each second
second
Low battery Red LED blink One beep
Receiver LED indicator
State LED status

Power on the receiver and no transmitter connected Green LED is toggling
Power on the receiver and at least one transmitter Green LED lit
connected
No power to the receiver. Both LED is off
Receiver in pairing mode Both the red and
green LED blinking

Electric diagram
To Thruster To Thruster
Control Panel Control Panel
BOW STERN
To Bow To Stern
Thruster Thruster
BLACK
RED
FUSE
5A
+ -
Battery 12/24V
Remember!
Power cables must
be connected to the
battery as shown.
Remaining wires must
be cable tied well.
To Windlass To Windlass
Control Panel Control Panel
BOW STERN
To Bow To Stern
Windlass Windlass

Output signals diagram
RED – Thruster Positive

BLUE – Thruster STBD Thruster Bow
GREY – Thruster PORT
YELLOW – Automatic Mainswitch Enable
RED – Thruster Positive

BLUE – Thruster STBD Thruster Stern
GREY – Thruster PORT
YELLOW – Automatic Mainswitch Enable
RED - COMMON
BLUE – Windlass IN Windlass Bow
GREY – Windlass OUT
RED - COMMON
BLUE – Windlass IN Windlass Stern
GREY – Windlass OUT

Programming additional receivers
Pair Button
The original transmitter and receiver have the same factory preset code so that no programming
is necessary. When additional transmitters are to be used, the additional transmitters has to be
paired with the receiver.
1. Be sure that there is power on the receiver (Green status LED blinking) and that the transmit-
ter that should be paired is off.
2. Push the Pair Button on the receiver to put the receiver in pairing mode (as shown above).
Both red and green led’s should start to blink simultaneously.
3. Within 10s after the receiver pair button is pushed, set the transmitter in pairing mode by
holding the off button and pressing both “ON” buttons at the same time, all the transmitter
LED’s turn on indicating that it is set in pairing mode. When a pairing signal is received from
the receiver the transmitter LED’s while turn off and the system is ready to be used. If no
pairing signal received within 10s the transmitter will leave the pairing mode.
4. Additional transmitters must be programmed according to step 2-3. You can pair up to 4
transmitters.
5. To clear all transmitters paired with the receiver hold the pair button on the receiver for
approximately 10s until the red and green led stop blinking. When the LED’s stop blinking re-
lease the pair button, the green led will again start to blink when the receiver has completed
the reset process. The receiver is then ready to pair with up to four transmitters.

Replacing transmitter battery
Battery
A B
WARNING:
Before working on the transmitter, deactivate the transmitter and the receiver (push “OFF” on the
transmitter(s)) and turn off the power to the receiver as well as the thruster mainswitch.
1. Open the transmitter case by removing the 3 torque screws.
2. Remove the battery by inserting a screwdriver or similar between battery and holder at point A,
and gently flip the battery out, taking care not damaging the battery grips at point B.
3. Insert the new battery (Type CR2032, 3V - Brand name recommended). Be sure to insert the
battery with the positive pole up diagonally into the battery holder, ensuring that the edge of the
battery is under the battery grips (B). Press the battery down until secured at point A.
4. Close the transmitter. Put the cover back in place, ensure that the rubber seal between remote
upper and lower part is located correctly. Place the 3 screws (remember sealing washer) in
their recessed holes and tighten.

Dimensions
8 7 6 5 4
112
E 4
,5 x
4
83
D
6 5 4 3 2 1
136 36
112
45
107
83
B D
21
47
36
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A
45
97
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NS-ISO 2768-1
Over t.o.m. f m c v B
0,5 3 ±0,05 ±0,1 ±0,2 -
57 3 6 ±0,05 ±0,1 ±0,3 ±0,5
6 30 ±0,1 ±0,2 ±0,5 ±1
30 120 ±0,15 ±0,3 ±0,8 ±1,5
120 400 ±0,2 ±0,5 ±1,2 ±2,5
400 1000 ±0,3 ±0,8 ±2 ±4
1000 2000 ±0,5 ±1,2 ±3 ±6
2000 4000 - ±2 ±4 ±8
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EN Installation & User Manual

Radio Remote rev1.0.4

RC-20E RC-21E RC-22E RC-23E

P.O. Box 519

Remote control kit RC-20E consists of:

Additional transmitters can be ordered separately;

We Sleipner Motor AS declare that this

Frequency (MHz) 868MHz 868MHz

RF-power <10mW <10mW

Operation temp. -10°C / +55°C -15°C / +55°C

HxWxD (mm) 107x47x21 83x136x36

Weight (g) 60 275

Standby power <300mW

Operating range 30m under normal operating conditions

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• Install the receiver minimum 1 meter (3ft) above sea level.

NB: Max. load on the windlass signal output is 4A!

Installation & User Manual, Radio Remote rev 1_0_4 Page 4

A Designed by Checked by Approved by

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Remote control “OFF” Turn boat to Starboard

How to use a bow/stern thruster

How to use a bow & stern thruster combined

Remote Control Deactivation

• If in doubt, try in open water first!

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Remote control “OFF” Turn boat to Starboard

How to use a bow thruster

How to use the windlass

Remote Control Deactivation

• If in doubt, try in open water first!

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Remote control “OFF”

How to use a bow/stern windlass

Remote Control Deactivation

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Remote control “OFF” Turn boat to Starboard

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How to use a bow & stern thruster combined

How to use the bow/stern windlass

Remote Control Deactivation

• If in doubt, try in open water first!

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State LED status Alarm status

State LED status

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RED – Thruster Positive

YELLOW – Automatic Mainswitch Enable

RED – Thruster Positive

YELLOW – Automatic Mainswitch Enable

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1. Open the transmitter case by removing the 3 torque screws.

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olekr Generic 13.10.2015 8927 Holder

SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P.O. Box 519 N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway

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