SLEIPNER 8900 Series Control Panels User Manual

SLEIPNER 8900 Series Control Panels

SLEIPNER GROUP
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com

Products
8950 G – Touchpanel, 12/24V
8955 G – Touchpanel, Rundt 12/24 Volt
8960 G – Joystickpanel 8960 G
8960 S – Joystickpanel 8960 Black
8965 – Boatswitchpanel, Round 12/24 V
8940 G – Joystickpanel Dobbelt
8940 S – Joystickpanel Dobbel Black
8909C – Docking Control Sleipner Std.
Failure to follow the Considerations and precautions can cause serious injury / damage and will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS VOID.

User Operation

The following is an operation guide to ALL Sleipner control products. Ensure to familiarize yourself with the functionality and operation of your specific control device. Take time to practice operation in open water to become familiar wit

General operation

1. Turn on the main power switch for the bow thruster. (NB: Always turn off the main power switch when not on-board.)
2. Turn on the control panel by pushing the/ both “ON” button(s) on the original Sleeper panel simultaneously. *Turn off the control panel by pushing the “OFF” button
3. To Turn the bow/ stern in the desired direction:

**

Button control panels**
For button control, push the button in the corresponding direction you wish the bow/ stern to move.

Joystick control panels
For joystick control, move the joystick in the direction you wish the bow/ stern to move.

(NB: If equipped for proportional control move the joystick equivalent to the amount of thrust you intend to receive.)

• For other controls like foot switches or toggle-switches please refer to that products user manual for detailed operational use.
  Hold functionality
  If equipped with ‘hold’ functionality push the button in the corresponding direction you wish the thrusters to engage a holding pattern:

Hold Button
+ or – Will increase or decrease the holding force output of the thrusters

Operating a combined bow and stern thruster
The combination of a bow and stern thruster offers total manoeuvrability to move the bow and the stern separately from each other or in unison. This enables the boat to move sideways in both directions or turn the boat around a 360º axis while staying stationary.

Remote controls

The remote control design reflects the vessel for orientation guidance. Be aware of the remote control orientation during operation.

Remote control orientated with the vessel
Remote control orientated opposite to the vessel
Drift
Depending on the sideways speed of the bow/ stern, you must disengage the control device shortly before the vessel is in the desired position.
(NB: Be aware the boat will continue to move after disengaging the thruster control.)

At any significant cruising speed (+1-2 kn) the side thruster will have little effect to steer the vessel.

Panel Layout & Functions

Responsibility of the Installer

The installer must read this document to ensure necessary familiarity with the product before installation.
Instructions in this document cannot be guaranteed to comply with all international and national regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to follow all applicable international and national regulations when installing Sleeper products.
The recommendations given in this document are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner strongly recommends that advice is obtained from a person familiar with the particular vessel and applicable regulations. This document contains general installation instructions intended to support experienced installers. If you are not skilled in this type of work, please contact a professional installer for assistance. If required by local regulation, electrical work must be done by a licensed professional. Health and safety procedures must be followed during installation.
Faulty installation of Sleipner products will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor AS as VOID.

Installation Considerations and Precautions

• These panels will only work with Side-Power thrusters with a built in electronic control box and a 4/5 lead control cable system.
• Display area are waterproof when installed correctly. (NB: Never submerge the entire control panel unit in water as this will damage the product and cause a short-circuit)

Measurements

Measurement code| Measurement description| *8950

mm inch

| *8960

mm inch

| *8955

mm inch

| *8965

mm inch

---|---|---|---|---|---
ID| Internal panel diameter cut out| 51.8| 2| 51.8| 2| 51.8| 2| 51.8| 2
D| panel diameter| –| –| –| –| 86| 3.39| 86| 3.39
H| Panel Height| 71| 2.8| 71| 2.8| –| –| –| –
W| Panel width| 71| 2.8| 71| 2.8| –| –| –| –
(a)| Raised height above the dashboard| 7| 0.26| 75.3| 2.96| 10.7| 0.42| 25.21| 1
(b)| Depth behind the dashboard (not inc. cables)| 41| 1.61| 41.4| 1.63| 39| 1.5| 39| 1.5
(c)| Panel screw hole diameter| 3| 0.12| 3| 0.12| 2.5| 0.10| 2.5| 0.10
(d)| Distance between panel screw holes| 61| 2.4| 61| 2.4| 53| 2.09| 53| 2.09

Measurement code| Measurement description| *8940

mm inch

| *8909C

mm inch

---|---|---|---
ID| Internal panel diameter cut out| 52| 2.05| 52| 2.05
H| Panel Height| 121.6| 4.79| 121.2| 4.79
W| Panel width| 71.6| 2.8| 72| 2.8
(a)| Raised height above the dashboard| 82.4| 3.2| 28.56| 1.12
(b)| Depth behind the dashboard (not inc. cables)| 41.5| 1.63| 41.5| 1.63
(c)| Panel screw hole diameter| 2.5| 0.10| 2.5| 0.10
(d)| Distance between panel screw holes| 111.1| 4.37| 111.1| 4.37
(e)| Distance between panel screw holes| 61.1| 2.4| 61.1| 2.4

Control Panel Installation

! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !

Find a suitable location for the control panel where it does not obstruct or is obstructed by other devices. Install the control panel on a flat surface where it is easy to use.

1. Use the supplied cut-out template to mark the area to remove on your control dash.

2. Cut out the area per template for the control panel. (NB: If the front surface around your cut out is jagged or chipped, use a sealant to assist the gasket.)

3. Place the gasket to the back face of the panel and plug cables into the connectors at the rear of the control panel.
   

4. Insert the control panel in place and fasten screws
   

5. Insert the control panels covering caps
   

Visual Wiring Diagram

IMPORTANT

With Automatic Main Switch:

Check the following with the main switch in the off position.
After all electrical connections have been completed check with an ohm meter that there is no electrical connection between electro motor body and positive terminal on the motor and between the electro motor body and the negative (A1) terminal on the motor. If you feel unsure about how to perform this check, contact skilled personnel for guidance.
Common negative MUST be wired when using control panel 8940 and 8909C if separate battery banks are installed. (Bow and Stern thrusters combined)

IMPORTANT

Check the following with the main switch in the off position.
After all electrical connections have been completed check with an ohm meter that there is no electrical connection between electro motor body and positive terminal on the motor and between the electro motor body and the negative (A1) terminal on the motor. If you feel unsure about how to perform this check, contact skilled personnel for guidance.
Common negative MUST be wired when using control panel 8940 and 8909C if separate battery banks are installed. (Bow and Stern thrusters combined)

Service and Support

Find your local professional dealer from our certified worldwide network for expert service and support. Visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/support

Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources

For additional supporting documentation, we advise you to visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com and fisnd your Sleipner product.

Warranty statement

1. Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) warrants that the equipment (parts, materials and embedded software of products) manufactured by the Warrantor is free from defects in workmanship and materials for the purpose for which the equipment is intended and under normal use and service (the “Warranty”).

2. This Warranty is in effect for two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial and other Non-leisure Use) from the date of
   purchase by the end user (for demonstration vessels, the dealer is deemed as end user).

3. This Warranty is transferable and covers the equipment for the specified warranty period.

4. The warranty does not apply to defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or waterimmersion except for equipment specifically designed as waterproof.

5. In case the equipment seems to be defective, the warranty holder (the “Claimant”) must do the following to make a claim:
   (a) Contact the dealer or service centre where the equipment was purchased and make the claim. Alternatively, the Claimant can make the claim to a dealer or service center found at www.sleipnergroup.com. The Claimant must present a detailed written
   statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect, to the best of the Claimant’s knowledge, including product identifi cation and serialnbr., the date and place of purchase and the name and address of the installer. Proof of purchase date should be included with the claim, to verify that the warranty period has not expired; (b) Make the equipment available for troubleshooting and repair, with direct and workable access, including dismantling of furnishings or similar, if any, either at the premises of the Warrantor or an authorized service representative approved by the Warrantor. Equipment can only be returned to the Warrantor or an authorized service representative for repair following a preapproval by the Warrantor’s Help Desk and if so, with the Return Authorisation Number visible postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Claimant.

6. Examination and handling of the warranty claim:
   (a) If upon the Warrantor’s or authorised service Representative’s examination, the defect is determined to result from defective material or workmanship in the warranty period, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense. If, on the other hand, the claim is determined to result from circumstances such as described in section 4 above or a result of wear and tear exceeding that for which the equipment is intended (e.g. commercial use of equipment intended for leisure use), the costs for the troubleshooting and repair shall be born  by the Claimant;
   (b) No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Claimant, unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so. In the event that attempts to remedy the defect have failed, the Claimant may claim a refund of the purchase price, provided that the Claimant submits a statement in writing from a professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains.

7. Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorised service representative, and any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else shall render this warranty void.

8. No other warranty is given beyond those described above, implied or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose other than the purpose for which the equipment is intended, and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives.

9. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives based on this Warranty for injury to any person or persons, or damage to property, loss of income or profit, or any other incidental, consequential or resulting damage or cost claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or malfunction of the equipment or damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects.

10. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.

Patents

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 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 specifications without notice. Therefore, Sleipner Group cannot accept liability for any possible differences between product and document. Register your product and learn more atwww.sleipnergroup.com

SLEIPNER GROUP
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com

Sleipner Motor AS
P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8
N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway

References

• Patents - Sleipner Group
• Sleipner - Ocean born. Tech bred.
• Support - Sleipner Group

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