Side-Power 8980, 8981, 8918A Installation & User Manual
Installation & User Manual
Radio Remote 8980 / 8981
Made in Norway
©
Sleipner Motor AS version 3.3 - 2009
SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
Tel: +47 69 30 00 60
Fax: +47 69 30 00 70
www.side-power.com
sidepower@sleipner.no
We Sleipner Motor AS declare that this
device complies with health and safety
requirements according to the Directive
89/336/EEC of 23 May 1989 amended by
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Installation & User Manual, Radio Remote 8980/8981 Page 2
The radio remote control can control a single bow thruster or a bow and stern thruster combined.
The receiver can receive the signals of up to four transmitters.
Remote control kit (8980) consists of:
- Receiver: Part# 8918A
- Transmitter (incl. battery): Part# 8981
- Holding bracket for transmitter unit: Part# 8926
Additional transmitters can be ordered separatly: Part# 8981
• Part# 8980
The transmitter and the receiver have the same factory preset code so no programmng is
necessary. The battery is already inserted in the transmitter.
• Additional transmitter(s) Part#8981
When additional transmitters are to be used, the receiver must be programmed again for all
transmitters (please see programming section on page 6).
Model range................................................................................................................................ 2
Technical specifi cations .............................................................................................................. 3
Important precautions ................................................................................................................. 4
Receiver installation ................................................................................................................... 6
“Visual” wiring diagram ................................................................................................................ 6
Programming additional transmitters ........................................................................................... 7
Replacing the batteries ............................................................................................................... 8
User precautions ........................................................................................................................ 9
How to use Sidepower thrusters................................................................................................ 10
Service Partners ...................................................................................................................... 12
Model range
Contents
Installation & User Manual, Radio Remote 8980/8981 Page 3
• You must always install at least one original Sidepower panel.
• 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 and is therefore not suffi cient
in all details for the correct installation.
• When installed in boats approved or classifi ed according to international or special national
rules, the installer is responsible for following the demands in accordance with these regulations / classifi cation rules. The instructions in this guide can not be guaranteed to comply with
all different regulations / classifi cation rules.
• The transmitter and the receiver have the same factory preset code so no programmng is necessary. When additional transmitters are to be used, the receiver must be programmed again
for all transmitters (please see programming section on page 7).
• If a Sidepower automatic main switch is fi tted, the “OFF” button on your transmitter will shut off
the main switch providing no other control panels are “ON”.
Transmitter Receiver
Model 8981 8918A
Power feed 2 x 3V battery (type: CR2032) From thruster
Frequency (MHz) 433,92 433,92
Adress range 65.000 65.000
Operation temp. -150C / +550C -150C / +550C
Technology S.M.T. S.M.T.
HxWxD (mm) 95x48x25 90x60x30
Weight (g) 60 135
Technical specifi cations
Important precautions
Prior to installation, it is important that the responsible installer reads this guide to ensure
necessary acquaintance with this product.
Warning!
• Remote receiver power supply negative lead must be connected to the thrusters`s negative
lead.
Caution!
• Install the receiver minimum 1 meter (3ft and 3in) from high power cables and NMEA cables
or other sources of electrical interference, i.e. navigation instruments, radio communication
devices, electro motors and generators.
• Install the receiver outside of shielded areas for radio signals, i.e. Boxes made of steel or other
material with shielding properties.
• Install the receiver in a dry environment, with cables pointing downwards. (The receiver assembly is not waterproof.)
• When additional transmitters are to be used, the receiver must be programmed again for all
transmitters (please see programming section on page 7).
• The receiver must have a separate power supply fi tted 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`s control looms even if you fi nd posi-
tive and negative lead there.
• Mount the receiver using the two screw holes (please see picture on page 6).
Optimised installation (Fig. 1 - 3)
• The receiver antenna must be placed in a vertical position minimum 1 meter (3ft 3in) above
sea level.
• The receiver has an extended antenna of 2 meters (6ft 6in). If there is a problem with signal
transferring, try to move the extended antenna to a more optimised position.
- Above sea level
- Away from sources of electrical interference.
Note! Faulty installation will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void.
Installation & User Manual, Radio Remote 8980/8981 Page 4
Receiver installation
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