vetus BOW PRO Series 40 kgf 12 V 140 mm Tunnel User Manual

vetus BOW PRO Series 40 kgf 12 V 140 mm Tunnel

BOW PRO Series Thrusters

BOWPRO A| | BOWPRO B|
---|---|---|---
ø 110 mm| 30 kgf| ø 150 mm| 57 kgf
ø 125 mm| 36 kgf, 42 kgf| ø 185 mm| 65 kgf, 76 kgf, 90 kgf, 110 kgf, 130 kgf
ø 140 mm| 40 kgf| ø 250 mm| 150 kgf, 180 kgf, 210 kgf
ø 150 mm| 57 kgf| ø 300 mm| 285 kgf, 300 kgf, 320 kgf
ø 185 mm| 65 kgf, 76 kgf| ø 400 mm| 385 kgf, 420 kgf

Make sure that the user of the vessel is supplied with the owner’s manual.

• Owner’s Name and Address
• Thruster model, Serial Number

ø 110 mm| ø 125 mm| ø 140 mm| ø 150 mm| ø 185 mm| ø 250 mm| ø 300 mm| ø 400 mm
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
BOWA0301| BOWA0361| BOWA0401| BOWA0571| BOWA0651| | |
BOWA0304| BOWA0364| | BOWA0574| BOWA0761
| BOWA0421| | | BOWA0764
| | | BOWB057| BOWB065| BOWB150| BOWB285| BOWB385
| BOWB076| BOWB180| BOWB300| BOWB420
| BOWB090| BOWB210| BOWB320|
| BOWB110| | |
| BOWB130| | |

Safety measures

Warning indications
The following warning indications are used in this manual in the con-text of safety:

Danger
Indicates that great potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death.

Warning
Indicates that a potential danger that can lead to injury exists.

Caution
Indicates that the usage procedures, actions, etc. concerned can re-sult in serious damage to or destruction of the device. Some CAU-TION indications also advise that a potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death.

Note
Emphasizes important procedures, circumstances, etc.

Symbols

• Indicates that the relevant procedure must be carried out.
• Indicates that a particular action is forbidden.

Warning!
When using the bow thruster watch out for swimmers or light boats which could be in the near vicinity of the bow thruster tun- nel openings.Pass on the safety instructions to others using the bow thruster. General rules and laws with regard to safety and accident-prevention also need to be applied.

Warning
This product should only be operated by persons who have read and understood the instructions and precautions in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or property damage. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages resulting from improper operation.

• Never touch the moving ends of the bow thruster whilst in opera-tion.
• Never touch hot parts of the bow thruster and never place flammable materials in the vicinity of the bow thruster.
• Always stop the bow thruster before checking components or adjusting the bow thruster.
• Always disconnect the battery terminals during maintenance work.
• Ensure maintenance work is safe by only using tools suitable for the purpose.
• Always deactivate the main switch when the bow thruster is not in use for long periods.

Introduction

This manual gives guidelines for the use of the VETUS ‘BOW PRO’ bow thrusters. The bow or stern thruster system consists of the following basic components:

• Side thruster
• Tunnel
• Energy storage
• Energy supply
• Operation

Note

• Please consult the user manuals of all components before putting the complete system into operation.

The ‘BOW PRO’ bow thrusters have the following features

• The thrust is continuously variable.
• The runtime is mainly limited by the capacity of the installed batteries.
• The thrust delivered is, within certain limits, not dependent on the battery voltage.
  • With a decreasing battery voltage, the controller ensures that the thrust will be maintained (APB, Active Power Balancing).
  • However, the current will increase with a decreasing battery voltage. If the current goes higher than is desirable, the delivered power is reduced (ACC, Automatic Current Control).
  • When the batteries are discharged such that the voltage has dropped to 10,5 Volts, with a 12 Volt system (21 V at 24 V), the power supplied is reduced (AVC, Active Voltage Control)
  • If the discharge of the batteries proceeds still further, so if the voltage has dropped to about 10 volts in a 12-volt system (about 20 V for 24 V), the bow thruster will stop.
• Overheating of both motor and/or regulator is prevented by decreasing the output power after a very long period of continuous use.
• The thrust only decreases slightly (ATB, Active Temperature Balancing).
• In the event of a sudden overload of the motor, caused by an object in the tunnel, the motor will switch off for safety reasons (ABC, Active Blockage Control).
• The maintenance is minimal because the motor does not use carbon brushes.

Alterations made to the bow thruster by the user will void any liability on the part of the manufacturer for any damages that may result. The actual thrust force, as performed by the bow thruster, will give different results with each individual vessel, depending on the wind-age, displacement and shape of the underwater section.The nominal thrust quoted can only be achieved under normal conditions:

• Make sure that the batteries are supplying the correct voltage during use

Following the above recommendations will result in longer life and better performance of your bow thruster.

• Carry out the recommended maintenance regularly.

note
The maximum continuous length of usage and the thrust as specified in the technical details are based on the recom-mended battery capacities and battery cables.

Maintenance

For maintenance, please consult the ‘Maintenance and Warranty Book’ supplied.

Protection

The bow thruster is equipped with, among other things, protection against:

• Overheating of the motor or of the controller. If the temperature of the motor or the regulator exceeds a certain value, the output power of the bow thruster motor will be reduced.
• Overload of the motor,
• The batteries being deeply discharged.

If a problem occurs, the control panel will sound a warning sound once (1) didi (. -.. -) and the LED will flash red. If the problem is no longer present, the control panel sounds a signal didi (..) and the red LED turns off. In the event of problems with the bow thruster, the LEDs on the indi- cator panel of the bow thruster indicate the following:

Troubleshooting

Electric motor does not operate

• Check that the battery main switch is ‘ON’.
• Check that the battery voltage is correct:
• 12 V bow thruster : 10.5 – 14.4 V,
• 24 V bow thruster : 21.0 – 28.8 V,
• 48 V bow thruster : 42.0 – 57.6 V.
• Check if the control current fuse has blown. [1]
• Check whether the fuse of the CAN bus power supply has blown.
• Check whether one of the main supply fuses has blown. [2]

In all the above cases, the “POWER” LED on the motor does not light up.

• An overload has occurred, see protections. As soon as the controller has cooled down sufficiently the LED will turn blue again and the bow thruster can be used again. Check if it is possible to turn the propeller. A piece of wood or similar could have been caught between the propeller and the tunnel.

The electric motor turns slowly

• The motor or regulator has become too hot, the motor is running at reduced power.
• Weed or fishing lines has become caught in the propeller.

The control panel fuse is blown [1]

• Short circuit in the operating circuit; check the wiring.

The electric motor rotates, but there is no thrust

• The blades of the propeller have been damaged by a foreign object having entered the propeller or tunnel.
• The drive pin*) on the propeller shaft is broken due to an object in the tunnel. Replace the drive pin and check the hub of the propeller for dam-age.
  • Except for the BOWB150 (150 kgf), which does not have a drive pin.

After pressing the on/off switch on the panel, the panel does not switch on.

• The on/off switch must be pressed a second time within 6 seconds. The LED will then remain green and the buzzer will confirm that the panel is ready for use by showing the signal (- . -).
• When the on/off switch is pressed, the joystick is not in the middle position.

1. The control circuit fuse is located on the controller.
2. See table on page 32

PARTS DESCRIPTION

BOWB series                                                          / Service parts, motor & controller

0761

3| 1| BP256| Fuse 5 Amp
4| 1| BP1711949| Triple grommet
5| 1| BPACCSU| Relay cover complete
| | BPACCSUB| Relay cover complete – only for BOWA0761
6| 1| SET0006| Set of 4 pcs knurled nuts
7| 1| VP000017| Motor BOWA 0301, 0304, 0361, 0364
| | VP000018| Motor BOWA 0421, 0401, 0571, 0561, 0761
| | VP000019| Motor BOWA 0574, 0764

285, 300, 320, 420

3| 1| BP256| Fuse 5 Amp
5| 1| BPACCSUB1| Housing complete
6| 1| SET0006| Set of 4 pcs knurled nuts
7| 2| BPPFANSET| Fan
8| 1| VP000019| Motor BOWB 057, 065, 076
| | VP000028| Motor BOWB 090, 110, 130, 150
| | VP000029| Motor BOWB 180, 210
| | VP000043| Motor BOWB 285, 300, 320, 420

BOWA0301 BOWA0304                              / Service parts, tailpiece 110 mm thruster tube

BOWA0361 BOWA0364 BOWA0421        /Service parts, tailpiece 125 mm thruster tube

BOWA0401                                                 / Service parts, tailpiece 140 mm thruster tube

BOWA0571 BOWA0574                       / Service parts, tailpiece 150 mm thruster tube

BOWA0651 BOWA0764 BOWA0761 BOWB065 BOWB076 BOWB090 BOWB110 BOWB130 /    Service parts, tailpiece 185 mm thruster tube

BOWB 065, 076, 090

| | SET0035| Tailpiece compl. BOWB 110, 130
4| 1| SET0150| Zinc anode c/w screws
5| 1| DM80020| Propeller c/w drive pin and mounting set
6| 1| BP275S| Propeller pins, 5 pcs
7| 2| BP1020| Gasket 2 mm

BOWB150 BOWB180 BOWB210                                     / Service parts, tailpiece 250 mm thruster tube

BOWB285 BOWB300 BOWB320                                   /      Service parts, tailpiece 300 mm thruster tube

BOWB385 BOWB420                                                       / Service parts, tail piece 400 mm thruster tube

Pędnik dziobowy

| Bezpiecznik
‘zwłoczny’| Nr kat. VETUS
BOWA0301 – 30 kgf – 12 V| 200 A| ZE200
BOWA0304 – 30 kgf – 48 V| 125 A| ZE125
BOWA0361 – 36 kgf – 12 V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWA0364 – 36 kgf – 48 V| 100 A| ZE100
BOWA0421 – 42 kgf – 12 V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWA0401 – 40 kgf – 12 V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWA0571 – 57 kgf – 12 V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWA0574 – 57 kgf – 48 V| 100 A| ZE100
BOWA0651 – 65 kgf – 12 V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWA0761 – 76 kgf – 12V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWA0764 – 76 kgf – 48V| 100 A| ZE100
BOWB057 – 57 kgf – 12/24 V| 200 A| ZE200
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BOWB065 – 65 kgf – 12/24V| 160 A| ZE160
BOWB076 – 76 kgf – 12/24V| 200 A| ZE200
BOWB090 – 90 kgf – 12/24 V| 200 A| ZE200
BOWB110 – 110 kgf – 12/24V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWB130 – 130 kgf – 12/24V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWB150 – 150 kgf – 12/24V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWB180 – 180 kgf – 24/48V| 250 A| ZE250
BOWB210 – 210 kgf – 24/48V| 300 A| ZE300
BOWB285 – 285 kgf – 24/48V| 355 A| ZE355
BOWB300 – 300 kgf – 24/48V| 425 A| ZE425
BOWB320 – 320 kgf – 24/48V| 425 A| ZE425
BOWB385 – 385 kgf – 48V| 500 A| ZE500
BOWB420 – 420 kgf – 48V| 500 A| ZE500

Fokkerstraat 571 – 3125 BD Schiedam – Holland Tel.: +31 (0)88 4884700 – sales@vetus.com – www.vetus.com

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