Dockmate SINGLE User manual

DOCKMATE®
SINGLE - TWIN - TWIST - VECTOR
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
DOCKING SYSTEM
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. What’s in the box?................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Precautions...............................................................................................................................................................6
3. Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1. Installation of the Receiver........................................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Installation of the Cradle ................................................................................................................................11
4. Dockmate Remote Layouts.................................................................................................................................12
4.1. Dockmate TWIN & SINGLE ............................................................................................................................12
4.1.1. Dockmate TWIN Keypad .........................................................................................................................12
4.1.2. Dockmate SINGLE .....................................................................................................................................13
4.1.3. TWIN & SINGLE Features .........................................................................................................................14
4.2. Dockmate TWIST..............................................................................................................................................21

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4.2.1. Dockmate TWIST Keypad....................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2. Dockmate TWIST Features.....................................................................................................................23
4.3. Dockmate TWIST for Joystick System + Bow and Stern Thruster.......................................................31
4.3.1. Dockmate TWIST Keypad for Joystick System + Bow and Stern Thruster................................ 32
4.3.2. Dockmate TWIST Features for Joystick System + Bow and Stern Thruster..............................33
4.4. Dockmate VECTOR.........................................................................................................................................39
4.4.1. Dockmate VECTOR Keypad...................................................................................................................40
4.4.2. Dockmate VECTOR Features..................................................................................................................41
5. Charging the Batteries ........................................................................................................................................47
6. Turning the Remote on and off ........................................................................................................................49
7. Static Error Codes..................................................................................................................................................51
8. LED Behaviour During Operation ....................................................................................................................53
9. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 57
10. Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................................62

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10.1. Remote...............................................................................................................................................................62
10.2. Receiver rev.G+ ...............................................................................................................................................63
10.3. Using and Charging Your TWIN or SINGLE.............................................................................................64
10.4. FCC Warning....................................................................................................................................................65
11. Environmental Information ................................................................................................................................67
12. Warranty................................................................................................................................................................. 68
13. Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................70
14. Compliance .............................................................................................................................................................71
15. Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................................. 72

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Dockmate system!
Please read the following instructions carefully before getting started with your TWIN, SINGLE, TWIST,
or VECTOR remote.
Dockmate is a wireless remote-control system that enables you to manoeuvre your ship from any
place aboard. With a TWIN, SINGLE, TWIST, VECTOR you can control the engine(s), horn, 1 or 2
anchor(s)/windlass(es), a bow- and stern thruster with your fingertips

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1. WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
•This user manual
•Installation manual
•The Dockmate remote – TWIN+, SINGLE+, TWIST or VECTOR
•Lanyard
•The Dockmate Receiver
•Antenna
•Dockmate Cradle/wireless charger
•All necessary cables and wiring cut to length
Read the precautions before first use!

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2. PRECAUTIONS
To avoid damage and hurting yourself or others, you should read the following safety precautions
before using your Dockmate. Keep these safety instructions in an area where all users can read them.
When in doubt, contact PPA-Electronics regarding the use or operation of the unit.
PPA-Electronics is not responsible for injuries or damage caused as a result of improper use or
installation by a non-qualified technician.
•Before taking command with Dockmate make sure that all levers controlling the engines and
thrusters are in neutral position.
The TWIST and VECTOR joystick is sensitive to magnetic fields. Keep it at least 1m from
any device that generates magnetic fields like compasses. Otherwise, the operation of
the joystick may be disturbed.
•Your Dockmate remote has been designed to seamlessly interact with a Dockmate Cradle
(wireless charger) powered by the Dockmate Receiver. If your Dockmate Cradle is not
powered by the Receiver but directly by the mains or if you are using another Qi certified

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•Do not store or place the remote for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight (i.e. on the
dashboard); temperatures can easily rise to 65°C+ or 150°F+.
The Dockmate devices must be kept at an acceptable temperature.
The operating temperature range for the remote is 0°C to +43°C or +32°F to +110°F
The operation temperature range for the Receiver is -10°C to +60°C or +14°F to +140°F
•charger, do not put the remote, that is switched on, onto the wireless charger. Always switch
it off first, before charging. It is highly recommended to use a wireless charger supplied by
Dockmate.
•Do not disassemble the remote or Receiver. Touching the internal parts may lead to injuries.
Repairs may only be performed by trained technicians.
•Do not store or place the remote for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight (i.e. on the
dashboard); temperatures can easily rise to 65°C+ or 150°F+.
The Dockmate devices must be kept at an acceptable temperature.
The operating temperature range for the remote is 0°C to +43°C or +32°F to +110°F
The operation temperature range for the Receiver is -10°C to +60°C or +14°F to +140°F
•Do not use near flammable gases or liquids. This may cause an explosion or fire.

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•Keep out of reach of children. The devices contain small parts which can be swallowed by
children. Beware for suffocation by plastic packaging.
•The Dockmate may only be used by people who have the necessary skills to manoeuvrer a
yacht.
•Be careful with the lanyard. Keep it away from small children (choking hazard).
•Do not use the Dockmate when the remote or Receiver have been immersed in water. The
units may be damaged beyond repair. Test both devices with the boat in a safe environment
before use. Contact your Dockmate dealer when any abnormality is detected.
•Make sure you can operate the Dockmate like an expert before actually using it in a crowded
harbour.
•In very exceptional circumstances, the communication between the remote and Receiver can
be disturbed by radio frequency devices in the immediate neighbourhood.
•Never use the Dockmate if you are not on the ship. Remember that the use of a wireless
remote from ashore or the jetty is a criminal offense in several countries.
•Batteries should be charged as soon as the stat LED on the remote lights up yellow.
•Please note that when the system is in operation each involuntary push on the buttons or
joystick of the remote has an action as a result.

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•It’s a good habit to briefly test your Dockmate when you first turn it on, before untying your
ropes, lifting the anchor, or heading into the marina or port. Just like it’s a good habit to test
your boat’s engine and thruster controls (and other systems) before heading out on the water.
•If you detect or experience any abnormal behaviour of your Dockmate system, do not use it.
First verify if the controls on your fixed station and contact your dealer for support.
•The remote, Receiver and any other Dockmate device may only be opened by an authorised
technician. Opening of a Dockmate device by an unauthorised person will void the warranty.

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3. INSTALLATION
The installation must be done by a qualified technician.
Our system consists of two major components: a remote and a Receiver. These have already been
paired so they recognise each other.
Detailed installation instructions can be found in the installation manuals supplied with the Dockmate.
3.1. INSTALLATION OF THE RECEIVER
Dimensions Rev.G+ : 23.8 x 20.5 x 8.6 cm or 9.4 x 7.9 x 3.2”
Install the Receiver in a dry, not too warm area.
Install the Receiver free of vibrations.
Place the Receiver behind or close to the dashboard, and as close as possible to the controls of the
required functions (engine/motor controls, horn, anchor winch or windlass, bow- and stern thrusters).

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At the same time, you need to consider placement of the Receiver so the antenna is not too close to
cables and devices, which may reduce its range.
Please note that a technician may need access to the Receiver, so check if it is easily accessible by
screwdriver.
3.2. INSTALLATION OF THE CRADLE
The Dockmate Cradle is designed to be plugged into the Dockmate
Receiver.
A connection that bypasses the Receiver is also possible, but the
automatic switching to use the remote in the Cradle is then lost.
•Input voltage range: 10-30V DC (12/24V system)
•Input current max: 1.5A
•Output power: 5W (5V, 1A)
•Standby current draw: < 0.03W
•Certifications: Qi, CE, FCC, ROHSWaterproof rating: IPX6 front and back

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4. DOCKMATE REMOTE LAYOUT
4.1. DOCKMATE TWIN & SINGLE
4.1.1. DOCKMATE TWIN KEYPAD
We recommend that you always wear the lanyard around your neck while using the Dockmate
TWIN.

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4.1.2. DOCKMATE SINGLE KEYPAD
We recommend that you always wear the lanyard around your neck while using the Dockmate
SINGLE.

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4.1.3.TWIN & SINGLE FEATURES
•On/Off button
Press and hold the on/off button for 2s to turn the remote on.
Press the on/off button 3 times quickly or hold the on/off button for 3s to shut the remote off.
When this button is pressed (even shortly) while another button is pressed, all inputs are
inhibited for safety, so Dockmate’s outputs go to neutral, until all buttons are released
again.
In case of emergency, press the On/Off button to force Dockmate’s outputs to neutral.
•Horn button
Pressing this button will sound the horn.

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•“sel” button
The “sel” button has 3 functions.
The 1st function is Take Command.
The 2nd function can be nothing, or “SPM” for Caterpillar.
The 3rd function is to control Throttle+.
oTake Command
Pressing the “sel” button makes the Dockmate the active steering position.
Depending on your boat’s propulsion system and Dockmate configuration, you may
need to first manually activate the station the Dockmate Receiver is connected to.
oSPM for Caterpillar
Pressing and holding the “sel” button for 1s or more will (de)activate the “SPM”
function on the Caterpillar MPCS CAN bus system. Note that both the boat and
Dockmate need to have this feature installed. If not, this function is disabled, and
pressing this button has no effect.
When SPM is activated, the remote’s “stat” LED will light white , and blinks the entire
time this function is engaged. When the SEL button is pressed for 1s or more again, it

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deactivates SPM, the remote beeps twice, and the “stat” LED will stop blinking
white .
oThrottle+
Pressing the “sel” button together with an engine button, will engage that engine or
motor in Throttle+. Pressing an engine button alone, will engage that engine or motor
in minimum/idle speed. More about Throttle+ in the Engine buttons part of this section
of the manual
•Anchor winch buttons
By pressing the upper button, you lower the anchor.
By pressing the lower button, you raise the anchor.
This behaviour can be switched in the Dockmate Settings, during the installation or sea trial.
These buttons only operate an anchor winch if installed on the boat and your Dockmate
Receiver is configured for it. Otherwise, this has no effect. When pressed together, you can
choose between windlass 1 and 2 (2 or 4 beeps), if the Dockmate Receiver is fitted with a twin
anchor winch module.
•link: Radio Status LED
Shows the status of the connection with the Receiver
It also shows warnings and errors if there are any.

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•stat: Battery Status LED
Shows the battery status of the remote on start-up and when the battery charge gets low. It
also shows if any special options have been activated through Dockmate. While charging
your TWIN or SINGLE, this LED will blink to indicate it is charging and how full the battery is.
•Buzzer & vibrator
Indicates no communication, low battery, warning, or error.
•Bow thruster buttons
By pressing the left button (red = port), the bow thruster will push the bow to port.
By pressing the right button (green = starboard), the bow thruster will push the bow to
starboard.
These buttons only operate a bow thruster if installed on the boat and your Dockmate
Receiver is configured for it. Otherwise, this has no effect.
When your thruster(s) are proportional and the Dockmate Receiver is configured with a
CAN bus thruster module (Vetus V-CAN, Sleipner S-Link, ABT-TRAC Link, or CMC-
CANopen), the maximum output of your thrusters can be configured during the
Dockmate installation or sea trial.

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•Engine button(s)
By pressing the upper left button (red = port), the port engine is engaged forward. By pressing
the lower left button (red = port), the port engine is engaged in reverse.
By pressing the upper right button (green = starboard), the starboard engine is engaged
forward. By pressing the lower right button (green = starboard), the starboard engine is
engaged in reverse.
On the SINGLE remote there is only one set of engine buttons for a single engine or motor.
Depending on your Dockmate configuration and settings, engaging the engine(s) can be just
idle forward and reverse, or forward and reverse with a certain amount of predetermined
throttle.
By pressing the “sel” button together with an engine button (on the TWIN+ or SINGLE+), you
can engage the engine in Throttle+. It offers predetermined throttle on every TWIN and
SINGLE. This means that every Dockmate can have 2 levels of engine/motor control: minimum
or idle forward/reverse and predetermined throttle forward/reverse (which is Throttle+). This
predetermined amount of Throttle+ can be calibrated per direction (forward and reverse) to