ePropulsion Side Mount Control User manual
Side Mount Control User Manual
2019.04 Version 1.0
Copyright © 2019 ePropulsion. All Rights Reserved
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Acknowledgement
Thanks for choosing ePropulsion products, your trust and support in our
company are sincerely appreciated. We are dedicated to providing high-
performance electric outboards, pod drives, as well as thrusters, reliable
lithium batteries and accessories.
Welcome to visit www.epropulsion.com and contact us if you have any
concerns.
Using This Manual
Before the use of the product, please read this user manual thoroughly
to understand the correct and safe operations. By using this product, you
hereby agree that you have fully read and understood all contents of this
manual. ePropulsion accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused by
operations that contradict this manual.
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of constantly adjusting the contents described in the manual. ePropulsion
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This manual is multilingual, in case of any discrepancy in the interpretation
of different language versions, the English version shall prevail.
Symbols
The following symbols will help to acquire some key information.
Important instructions or warnings
Useful information or tips
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Product Identication
Below picture indicates the serial numbers of Side Mount Control and
Display Panel. Please note the position of the serial numbers and record
them for access to warranty services and other after-sales services. Do not
remove or alter the identication label, otherwise the product warranty will
be invalid.
Model: Side Mount Control
Serial No.:
Figure 0-1
Figure 0-2
Model: Display Panel for Side Mount Control
Serial No.:
Model: Display Panel for Side Mount Control
Serial No.:
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Acknowledgement ........................................................................................ 1
Using This Manual........................................................................................ 1
Symbols........................................................................................................ 1
Product Identication.................................................................................... 2
Table Content ............................................................................................... 3
1 Product Overview...................................................................................... 5
1.1 In the Package ................................................................................... 5
1.2 Specication...................................................................................... 7
1.3 Important Notes................................................................................. 7
1.4 Declaration ........................................................................................ 8
2 Mounting.................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Mounting the Throttle ........................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Mounting from the back side..................................................... 9
2.1.2 Mounting from the front side....................................................10
2.2 Mounting the Display Panel .............................................................11
2.2.1 Mounting from the back side ...................................................11
2.2.2 Mounting from the front side ...................................................12
2.3 Connection .......................................................................................14
2.4 Version Setting .................................................................................16
2.5 Port or Starboard Side Setting .........................................................17
3 Features of Components..........................................................................19
3.1 Detachable Throttle ..........................................................................19
3.1.1 Detach the Handle ...................................................................19
3.1.2 Install the Handle.....................................................................19
3.2 Display Panel .................................................................................. 20
4 Operation Guide ...................................................................................... 23
4.1 System Settings............................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Version Setting........................................................................ 23
4.1.2 Power Limit ..............................................................................24
4.1.3 NAVY Preference Settings ..................................................... 25
4.1.4 Battery Conguration.............................................................. 26
4.2 Throttle Operation ........................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Power Adjusting...................................................................... 30
Table Content
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4.2.2 Recalibration ...........................................................................31
4.3 Use of Kill Switch............................................................................. 33
4.4 Checklist before Use ....................................................................... 34
4.5 Starting the Motor............................................................................ 35
4.6 Stopping the Motor.......................................................................... 36
5 Warning Messages.................................................................................. 37
6 Warranty ................................................................................................. 42
6.1 Warranty Policies............................................................................. 42
6.2 Out of Warranty............................................................................... 43
6.3 Warranty Claim Procedures ............................................................ 43
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1 Product Overview
Side Mount Control is a wired throttle control handle with a display panel. It
is compatible with NAVY, SPIRIT outboards (excluding SPIRIT 1.0 with tiller)
and Pod Drives.
1.1 In the Package
When you receive a set of Side Mount Control, unpack its package and
check if all the items below are included in the package. If there is any loss
or transport damage, please contact your dealer immediately.
Item Oty./Unit Figure
Throttle 1 Set
Display Panel 1 Set 10.5
100%
KM/H
5.5 WMILE 6000
Communication
Cable 5m 1 Piece
5m
Communication
Cable 0.5m 1 Piece 0.5m
Film of Display
Panel
(for Mounting
Display Panel)
1 Piece
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Item Oty./Unit Figure
Seal 1 Piece
Screw 1 Set
×4
×4
×4
×8
M6X16
M4X16
M6X12 M4X30
Kill Switch 2 Sets
User Manual,
Warranty Card,
Quick Start &
Fixing Guide
1 Set
Warranty Fixing Guide Quick Start
Save ePropulsion original package for transport and storage.
Be attention to distinguish the communication ports in the Side Mount
Control. Please using a communication cable to connect the motor
or the battery to the connector with the sign " " and use another
communication cable to connect the display panel to the connector with
the sign " ".
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1.2 Specication
Side Mount Control
Rated Voltage / Current 5 V / 60 mA
Input Voltage Range 4.5 V ~ 5.5 V DC
Communication Wired
Length X Width X Height (Throttle) 117 x 160.3 x 57.3 mm /
4.61" x 6.31" x 2.56"
Length X Width X Height (Display
Panel)
123.6 x 81.6 x 32.3 mm /
4.87" x 3.21" x 1.27"
Net Weight (Throttle) 0.5 kg / 1.10 lbs.
Net Weight (Display Panel) 0.35 kg / 0.77 lbs.
Operation Environment -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
1.3 Important Notes
1. Check the status of the Side Mount Control and battery level before each
trip.
2. Only adults who have fully read and understood this manual are allowed
to operate this product.
3. Make sure the Side Mount Control is properly installed before use.
4. Be familiar with the basic operation of this product before use, including
start-up, stop, control mode, and emergency stop.
5. Make sure that the function of this product is normal before each use.
6. Stop the motor immediately if someone falls overboard during the trip.
7. When using NAVY outboards or Pod Drive 3.0, the distance and speed
value displayed is measured by Global Positioning System (GPS), there
may exist small errors due to GPS signal strength degradation or some
external environment conditions like currents, winds and change of
course.
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1.4 Declaration
Object of the declaration:
Product Description: Side Mount Control
Model: Side Mount Control, Side Mount Control-NAVY, Side Mount
Control-SPIRIT
Company Name: Dongguan ePropulsion Intelligence Technology Limited
Company Address: Room 202, Bldg.17A, Headquarter No.1, 4th XinZhu
Road, SongShan Lake District, Dong Guan City, Guang Dong Province,
China
The object of the declaration is in conformity with the following directives:
EMC-directive 2014/30/EU
Applied standards:
EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The original certicate was issued by
Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co. Ltd. in Dongguan, China.
CE Test Report NO.: DDT-R18111908-3E2
Issued Date: November 30, 2018
FCC Test Report NO.: DDT-R18111908-3E1
Issued Date: November 30, 2018
Signature:
Shizheng Tao, Chief Executive Ofcer & Cofounder of
Dongguan ePropulsion Intelligence Technology Limited
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2 Mounting
First mount the Side Mount Control including the throttle and the display
panel, then connect to the motor and the battery with communication cables,
and congure the version and the handle side.
Before mounting the Side Mount Control, it is recommended to connect
the entire equipment rst, check whether it works well, and whether the
communication cable is properly connected. For the connection method
of the communication cable, please refer to
2.3 Connection.
Make sure the proposed location reserves enough room for operating
and will allow rotating the throttle without hitting obstructions.
When selecting the mounting location, examine your boat to ensure that
you will not drill into any obstructions and the throttle will be accessible
for assembly, the cables will be accessible for connection.
2.1 Mounting the Throttle
Follow the instructions below to x the throttle of the Side Mount Control to
the boat. It can be mounted from the back side or front side.
2.1.1 Mounting from the back side
①Drill holes on the hull through the xing guide referring to the gure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
60
35
6
28
25
30
10
60
35
②Fix the throttle to the side of the boat referring to the gure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
2.1.2 Mounting from the front side
①Drill holes on the hull through the xing guide referring to the gure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
M6 Screw
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②Fix the throttle to the side of the boat referring to the gure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
2.2 Mounting the Display Panel
Follow the instructions below to fix the display panel of the Side Mount
Control to the boat. It can be mounted from the back side or front side.
2.2.1 Mounting from the back side
①Drill holes on the hull through the xing guide referring to the gure 2-5.
Figure 2-5
M6 Tapping Screw
102
36
18
4x
6
5
20
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②Fix the display panel to the boat referring to the gure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
2.2.2 Mounting from the front side
①Drill holes on the hull through the xing guide referring to the gure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
102
36
18
4x
6
5
20
Seal
M6 Screw
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②Tear the lm of the display panel, then x the display panel to the boat
referring to the gure 2-8.
Figure 2-8
③ Paste a new lm which is in the package.
Seal
M4 Tapping Screw
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2.3 Connection
The Side Mount Control communicates with the motor via communication
cables. Please follow the steps below to complete the connection:
1. Connect the throttle and display panel with a communication cable;
2. If using a NAVY battery, connect the Side Mount Control to the battery
with a communication cable; If not using a NAVY battery, connect the
Side Mount Control to the motor with a communication cable;
2. Connect the motor to the battery.
Figure 2-9
Figure 2-10
Battery
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Please using a communication cable to connect the motor or the battery
to the connector with the sign " " on the Side Mount Control and use
another communication cable to connect the display panel to the other
connector with the sign " ".
Figure 2-11
Connect to display panelConnect to the motor
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2.4 Version Setting
Side Mount Control is Spirit1.0 version by default, which is suitable for
SPIRIT 1.0R and SPIRIT 1.0C outboards. If you need to connect to NAVY
outboard or Pod Drive, please switch to a different version according to the
following steps:
The option with a " " pattern on the right is the option in use.
Version Setting Process LCD Displaying
Step1: In power-on state, press the "
" button and hold for 3s to enter the
preference setting page.
PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version
Step2: Press the "
^
" button to switch to
"Version".
PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version
Step3: Press the " " button to enter
Version Setting page.
Press the "
^
" button to choose the
version based on your motor model.
Spirit1.0
Navy3.0
Navy6.0
Pod1.0
Pod3.0
Step4: Press the " " button to save
the setting. And it will return to preference
setting page automatically.
PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version
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2.5 Port or Starboard Side Setting
Make sure the handle side setting is done correctly before use. The Side
Mount Control is in starboard (right) side mode by default. If you need to
switch between the port (left) or starboard (right) side, please refer to the
following process for setting.
The option with a " " pattern on the right is the option in use.
Handle Side Setting Process LCD Displaying
Step1: In power-on state, press the
" " button and hold for 3s to enter the
preference setting page.
PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version
Step2: Press the "
^
" button to switch to
"Throttle".
PowerLimit
UnitSetting
BatterySetting
Throttle
Version
Step3: Press the " " button to enter
throttle setting page.
HandleSide
Calibration
Step4: Press the " " button to enter
"HandleSide" Setting page and set the port
(left) or starboard (right) side control mode
through the "
^
" button. Then press the "
" button to save the settings.
LeftSide
RightSide
Step5: Press the " " button to return to
the throttle setting page.
HandleSide
Calibration
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Figure 2-12 Starboard (right) Side
Figure 2-13 Port (left) Side
Throttle
Throttle
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