Humphree LIGHTNING INTERCEPTOR User manual

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OPERATOR
MANUAL
INTERCEPTOR

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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
The information in the following document was correct at the time it was produced. However, Humphree
cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, continuous
product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Humphree cannot accept
liability for any differences between the product and the document.
READ THE MANUAL
Please read the manual carefully before operating the Humphree system and pay extra attention to
the following safety notices:
WARNING!
Never try to force the interceptor blades by hand. Be aware of the sharp edges when
close to the interceptors.
NOTE!
Notes contain important information regarding the Humphree system.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT NOTICES

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2.1 INTENDED PRODUCT USAGE
2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
LIGHTNING by Humphree is a stabilization system designed for motorboats with the following
specifications:
• Length of 20-45 feet
• Speed of 10-50 knots
The system must not be used for purposes other than the intended usage.
The purpose of this manual is to give instructions on how to operate the LIGHTNING by Humphree
system.
This manual is available digitally as a PDF file, and can be downloaded in the following ways:
• Scan the QR code that is displayed on the product packaging and attached documentation.
• Use the following Humphree URL address: https://humphree.com/lightning/
2.2 INTENDED AUDIENCE
This manual is aimed at the user/operator of the LIGHTNING by Humphree system.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
1.1 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT NOTICES
2.1 INTENDED PRODUCT USE
2.2 INTENDED AUDIENCE
3. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
4. FUNCTION PACKAGES
6.1 ABOUT FUNCTION
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CONTENTS
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5. CONTROL PANEL 8
6. AUTO TRIM 12
6.2 HOW TO USE
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5.1 TOUCH SCREEN GESTURES 8
5.2 DISPLAY FEATURES 9
5.3 DISPLAY SETTINGS 11
7.1 ABOUT FUNCTION
7. AUTO LIST
7.2 HOW TO USE
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4.1 DISPLAY FUNCTION 7
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION 7

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8. COORDINATED TURN
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9. PITCH & ROLL STABILIZATION
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10. MANUAL CONTROL
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11. RESET
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12. MAINTENANCE
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13. TROUBLESHOOT
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22 13.1 ALARM ALERT
13.2 CLEAR ALARM
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17 9.1 ABOUT FUNCTION
9.2 HOW TO USE
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3.TYPICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW
ETHERNET
(OPTIONAL)
NMEA2000
KEY
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
EXTBUS
(OPTIONAL)
FUSE
(NOT INCLUDED)
+
-
BATTERY
(NOT INCLUDED)
INTERCEPTORINTERCEPTOR
CONTROL UNIT (LCU)
CONTROL PANEL
GPS INPUT

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4.FUNCTION PACKAGES
Adjusts the trim of the boat
according to speed.
Keeps the boat at even keel
during speed, for comfort and
safety.
Adjusts the boats heeling angle
during turns. Improving safety and
comfort levels.
Dynamically counteracts roll
motions, which reduces the risk
of seasickness
AUTO TRIM AUTO LIST
COORDINATED TURN ROLL STABILIZATION
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS
Eliminates a large amount of
unwanted pitching.
PITCH CONTROLL
Each interceptor is factory
equipped with 10 RGBW LED:s
providing a total of 25W. Select
this option to bring a bright and
adjustable UW light to the waters.
UNDERWATER LIGHT OPT
4.1 DISPLAY AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS
Roll
Stabilization
FUNCTIONS INCLUDED
FUNCTION PACKAGES
Comfort √√ √
Comfort PLUS √√ √ √
Dynamic √ √ √√
Dynamic PLUS √√ √ √ √
Underwater Light Activation
Auto Trim Pitch
Control Auto List C-Turn UWL
√

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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 TOUCH SCREEN GESTURES
Tap. Tap one
finger lightly
on the screen.
Swipe. Move one
finger across the
screen quickly.
Tap and drag. Tap
and drag with one
finger.
Scroll. Move one finger
across the screen
without lifting.
Tap and hold. Tap and hold
to increase the eect of a
function faster.

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5. CONTROL PANEL
MAIN SCREEN
DROP DOWN
UNDERWATER LIGHTS
GPS speed
Drop down menu
Auto functions
ON/OFF
Page indicator
Brightness
Settings menu
Lights intensity
Underwater lights
ON/OFF
Select color
Selected color
5.2 DISPLAY FEATURES
or
When the speed exceeds 5 kn,
the control view is automatically
showing.
Detailed view
AUTOMATIC FUNCTION
Overview

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Trim
angle
Bow up
List
angle
List to
starboard
List to
port
Port
interceptor
Starboard
interceptor
Starboard
interceptor
deployment
DETAILED CONTROLS ON
5. CONTROL PANEL
DETAILED CONTROLS OFF
Bow down
Port
interceptor
deployment
5.2 DISPLAY FEATURES

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5. CONTROL PANEL
Find the display settings in SETTINGS/
SYSTEM SETUP/DISPLAY.
ORIENTATION
There are three available options for display
orientation; PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE, and
REVERSE LANDSCAPE.
Portrait mode Landscape mode
DISPLAY THEME
Choose between DARK MODE or LIGHT MODE.
Light mode Dark mode
BLACKOUT LIGHTS
When the BLACKOUT LIGHTS box is ticked, lights
will be o at the lowest dim settings.
5.3 DISPLAY SETTINGS

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6. AUTO TRIM
6.1 ABOUT THE FUNCTION
Automatic trim control delivers perfect running trim at all times. Having the
optimum running trim of your vessel means best performance, faster acceleration
and fuel savings.
If your vessel runs with high trim it is likely that you are using too much fuel
and not getting the speed that you could do. With Humphree Automatic Trim
Control you will always have the optimum trim on your boat, with out the need of
adjusting the trim system manually.
Automatic Trim Control is included with all our systems.
10 kn 30 kn
INTERCEPTOR DEPLOYMENT
SPEED
Example of AUTO TRIM curve.

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AUTO TRIM is turned on by default. However, it is possible to deactivate. If
deactivated, the function tile will turn grey.
It is possible to manually adjust the trim angle to compensate for dierent
conditions, e.g. loading or sea states.
6. AUTO TRIM
6.2 HOW TO USE THE FUNCTION

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7. AUTO LIST
7.1 ABOUT THE FUNCTION
Due to uneven loading or cross winds, the boat will often lean to one side. When
running in a straight course, AUTO LIST automatically prevents the boat from
heeling. When the boat is turning, the system allows the boat to heel naturally.

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AUTO LIST is turned on by default.
However, it is possible to deactivate.
If deactivated, the function tile will turn grey.
It is possible to manually adjust the list command
to compensate for dierent loading conditions.
7. AUTO LIST
7.2 HOW TO USE THE FUNCTION
It is possible to manually
adjust sensitivity for faster
or slower response.
Go to SETTINGS/
SENSITIVITY to adjust.

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8. COORDINATED TURN
8.1 ABOUT THE FUNCTION
TURN CONTROL
Thanks to the coordination between the rudder and interceptors, the
COORDINATED TURN automatically controls the heeling angle of the boat during
turns to reduce the side forces for the people on board. With a controlled heel
angle, higher turning speeds and better comfort can be achieved.
TURNING ABILITY
The boat’s turning ability can also be significantly improved as a result of the
steering force created by the Interceptor, which increases the side to side
movement of the boat.
COORDINATED TURN CONTROL
This can be combined with Automatic Trim and Automatic List Control, or with the
Stabilization function for maximum comfort on board.
NOTE!
The function demands rudder input. For more information, see Setup Manual.

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9. PITCH & ROLL
9.1 ABOUT THE FUNCTION
ROLL STABILIZATION dynamically counteracts roll motions caused by waves, by
very quickly moving the interceptor blades between starboard and portside.
PITCH CONTROLL instructs the Lightning system to reduce unwanted pitching
which eliminates sea sickness and fatigue.
Since the Humphree RCU system will retract the Interceptors automatically when
not needed, there is no added hull resistance when the system is deactivated. This
is unique among marine stabilization systems.
9.2 HOW TO USE THE FUNCTION
Pitch & roll is turned on by default. However, it is possible to deactivate.
If deactivated, the function tile will turn grey.
It is possible to change
the sensitivity for faster
or slower response.

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10. MANUAL CONTROL
Bow up
List to starboard
List to port
Bow down
Both starboard and port interceptors deploy
simultaneously and the bow of the vessel trims down.
Tap and hold for faster deployment.
Both port and starboard interceptors retract
simultaneously and the bow of the vessel trims up.
Tap and hold for faster retraction.
Use to level the boat sideways.
Port side interceptors retract, starboard interceptors
deploy, to make the boat list to port.
Tap and hold for faster deployment.
Starboard side interceptors retract, port side
interceptors deploy, to make the boat list to starboard.
Tap and hold for faster retraction.

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10. MANUAL CONTROL
INTERCEPTOR DEPLOYMENT INDICATORS
Trim/list angle
The trim/list angle indicators show the current boat trim
and list angles.
If the list indicator is not close to 0.0º angle when the boat
is floating at even keel at zero speed. That means that the
list angle need to be reset.
The current interceptor
position is shown as
a percentage of the
maximum.
The bars visualizes the
current interceptor position.
Clarification list angle
+7.0º means that the boat is heeling 7 degrees to starboard.
-7.0º means that the boat is heeling 7 degrees to port.

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11. RESET
RESET ANGLE CALIBRATION
Go to: SETTINGS/SYSTEM SETUP/SENSOR SETUP/ANGLE CALIBRATION