hydrotab FW Series User manual

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Hydrotab BT Series
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Hydrotab FW Series installation & Moby Automatic controller
NMEA 2000
NMEA 0183
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Disclaimer
The interceptor units are also steering
equipment and it is the sole responsibility of
the navigator-operator to ensure that, at any
point, any problem that will alter the boat's
course, rising from malfunction of
interceptors, should be dealt immediately by
the operator. At no circumstances, fault of our
interceptor equipment leading to any kind of
accident, creates liability for the
manufacturer.
Trademark Notice
Hydrotab is a registered trademark of Olympic
Engineering Ltd, Greece. All other trademarks,
trade names or company names referenced
herein are used for identification only and are
property of their respective owners.
Patent Notice
The Hydrotab products are protected by
patents and industrial design patents, patents
pending or design patents pending.
Declaration of conformity
This product conforms to the following
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
regulations and standards for use in marine
environments.
CE EN 60945
Technical information and
Documentation
The technical information provided in this
document was accurate and correct at the
corresponding production time of the
Hydrotab interceptors. Our operating principal
for improving the manufactured product, may
lead to changes regarding its specifications
without prior notice. Liability will not be
accepted for any inaccuracy considering the
product and the user manual.
Fair use statement
This manual can be printed or copied for your
own use only. Copies should not be provided
to third parties and manual should not be
commercialized.
Product Disposal
Waste removal of this product must be
according to the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
Product Registration
Please register your product online in order
the warranty to be valid.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer
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Installation Kit
4
Required Tools for Installation
5
Before Installation
5
Safety precautions
5
F-type Installation
6
V-type Installation
8
FW Series Interceptor and Anode Mounting and Coating Instructions
10
Air Unit Installation
11
Moby Controller Installation
13
Air Unit: Direct Installation Diagram
14
Air Unit: Installation Diagram on existing NMEA network
14
Double Speed Air Unit: Direct Installation Diagram
15
Double Speed Air Unit: Installation Diagram on existing NMEA network
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Single Air Unit Electrical Diagram
16
Single Air Unit Pneumatic Diagram
16
Double Speed Air Unit Electrical Diagram
17
Double Speed Air Unit Pneumatic Diagram
17
Spare Parts List and Order Information
18
Spare Parts List - Single Air Unit (ASM-01065)
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Spare Parts List - Double Speed Air Unit (ASM-01174)
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Moby Troubleshooting
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Warranty Conditions
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F TYPE
INSTALLATION
PAGE 6
V TYPE
INSTALLATION
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7. Two fittings for type F only
800FW
Χρησιμοποιείστε τρυπάνι Ø5,5mm x 12 τρύπες
Installation Kit
6. 10m piping
800FW
Χρησιμοποιείστε τρυπάνι Ø5,5mm x 12 τρύπες
3m-supply cable - Female
+
-
3m Male-Female
10m Female-Female
Inline terminator
3m Male-Female
5. Moby Controller
MenuAuto
7. Moby Controller Drilling Pattern
Use drill Ø10mm
Χρησιμοποιήστε
τρυπάνι Ø10mm
MOBY CONTROLLER DRILLING PATTERN
Cut here
Κόψτε εδώ
114 mm
88 mm
Άνω
μέρος
Use drill Ø10mm
Χρησιμοποιήστε
τρυπάνι Ø10mm
Use drill Ø10mm
Χρησιμοποιήστε
τρυπάνι Ø10mm
Use drill Ø10mm
Χρησιμοποιήστε
τρυπάνι Ø10mm
9. Two rubbers for type V only
4. Cables
2. Two drilling patterns
3. One Hydrotab AIR unit 24VDC
1. Two interceptors

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18 to 20mm
Safety precautions
1. Place air unit in a dry space free of flammable or explosive gases.
2. For high speed boats, overtrim may cause unexpectable turn.
3. Improper use of trim tabs may result to accident or injury.
4. DO NOT PLACE YOUR FINGERS THROUGH THE BLADE HOLES, when blade is extended!
A good hint is that the closer the units are to the water line,
the best the bank control of the boat will be (Figure 5).
5
1
3
2
Top View
Interceptor
Transom
Top View
Interceptor
Transom
4
WARNING!
Required Tools for Installation
Drill Ø4 Drill Ø8,5
Drill Ø5.5 Hole Saw Ø70
Drill Ø3
5mm
Allen Key No 5Screwdriver Drilling tool
Marking tool
(pencil or marker)
Sikaflex gun
Attention! If you are installing V type units make sure that
the 32mm hole is accessible from the inside of the boat
(Figure 3).
If the boat's transom has a significant curvature, it is necessary to
create a flat plane for the installation (acceptable flatness tolerance:
2mm).
If there is a double installation on the boat please allow a 18 to 20 mm
space between them (Figure 2).
Make sure there are no obstructions in the interior of the
area to be drilled (tanks, fuel lines, cabling) which can be
damaged or prevent the installation (Figure 1).
Before installation:
Less performance
For maximum performance and less drag, install interceptors on the transom so blades deploy vertically. If transom is not vertical to water plane,
correct the angle by using wedges or other means.
Optimal More drag Correct angle
wedge
For aluminum hulls, it is suggested Isolation Plates between hull and
interceptors to be installed. You can find installation instructions in the
Isolation Plates Kit.

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60 mm
Drill the rest of the marked holes
Attention!
Other screws are not acceptable.
Place the bottom line of the drilling template in the
same plane with the hull bottom plane without any
part protruding (Figure 6)
All screws must be placed with their
respective washers.
Cover Removal
Attention!
To open cap you must ONLY
remove the M5 screws
F type installation
6
7
8
9
Remove the cover of the unit and fix it with the screws
on the transom (Figure 9).
For aluminum or steel hulls, additional parts may be
required.
Attention!
All the holes must be sealed.
Attention!
After the opening of the holes, use sealant sikaflex 291
(Figure 8) in order to:
- seal the holes
- compensate for transom plane irregularities
- cement the unit to the hull.
The boat must remain 48 hours for drying.
The use of the 5,5 drill is suggested. The installer
of the units must make sure that the 5,5 mm
holes are suitable for the specific hull.
The diameters of the drills that can be used are
from 5,3 mm to 5,5mm (maximum) depending
on the quality of the hull.
Attention!
The diameters of the holes in the templates are
suggested for fiberglass boats. These dimensions
are suitable for the supplied stainless steel
screws that come with the units.
After placing the template in the desired position,
mark the pilot holes with a marking tool. Remove
the template and make sure the marks are clear
and visible. Also check for obstructions in the
inside of the transom.

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In order to install the F fitting, create a 9mm
diameter hole. (Figure 10)
Place the F fitting in the 9mm hole and mark the
fixing holes to be drilled. (Figure 11)
Open the holes with a drill. (Figure 12)
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11
12
Place the F fitting close to the transom, apply the necessary
amount of sealant (sikaflex) and mount. (Figure 13)
13
Tight the screws and connect the fitting with the interceptor
using an appropriate length of pipe. (Figure 14)
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Tip: The F fitting can be placed anywhere on
the transom above or below sea level.

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Place the bottom line of the drilling template in
same plane with the hull bottom plane without any
part protruding (Figure 16)
Drill the rest of the marked holes
60 mm
90°
90°
V type installation
16
17
18
19
After placing the template in the desired position
mark the pilot holes with a marking tool. Remove
the template and make sure the marks are clear
and visible. Also check for obstructions in the
inside of the transom.
Start with the main fitting passage for the final
32mm hole, it is recommended to use a pilot drill
first and gradually move to the 32mm hole
(Figure 17).
Create the 32mm hole using a high quality holesaw.
(Figure 18).
Notice: only exactly 32mm diameter is acceptable.
Use sikaflex No 291 in order to seal the rubber
fitting (Figure 19).
Attention:
In order to verify the final cutting tool diameter hole it is
recommended that you first try a hole in a block of wood.
Attention:
Other screws are not acceptable.
The use of the 5,3 drill is suggested. The installer of the
units must make sure that the 5,5 mm holes are suitable
for the specific hull. The diameters of the drills that can be
used are from 5,3 mm to 5,5mm (maximum) depending
on the quality of the hull.
Attention!
The diameters of the holes in the templates (except the
center 32mm hole) are for fiberglass boats. suggested
These dimensions are suitable for the supplied stainless
steel screws that come with the units.

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Remove the cover of the unit and fix it with the screws on the
transom using the holes previously opened (Figure 21)
If the transom thickness does not allow a
continuous 32mm hole it is necessary to open a
second angled hole from the inside of the boat.
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21
Note: make sure the inside of the main 32mm hole
is not damaged otherwise there will not be proper
seal of the rubber fitting. (Figure 22)
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Optional: Connecting Interceptors with Earthing Grid of boat
Except periodical replacement of anodes, you can enhance protection of interceptors from electrolytic corrosion by connecting
them to the earthing grid of the boat:
1. Drill through the hull one of the mounting pattern-holes on the transom.
2. Replace one regular self-tapping mounting screw (M6,3x32), with a longer screw (Inox 316, Φ6.3mm) so to run through the
transom wall (use sealant before tightening the screw).
3. Connect the screw with earthing grid of boat.
M6,3xL*
*Use inox 316 screw M6.3 of appropriate length
to run through the transom (not included in the set)
Attention:
All the holes must be sealed.
For aluminum or steel hulls, additional parts may be required.
Attention:
After the opening of the holes use sealant sikaflex 291
(Figure 20) in order to:
- seal the holes
- compensate for transom plane irregularities
- cement the unit to the hull
The boat must remain 48 hours out of the water for drying.

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FW Series Interceptor and Anode Mounting and Coating Instructions
Note 1: You may apply protection coating on interceptor if you'd like so, but:
1. Do not apply coating on anodes
2. Do not apply coating on the area of interceptors which is in contact with anode (see Fig. 1a, 1b, 1c).
1c
Note 2: When in brackish or fresh water, use Magnesium anodes instead of Zinc (Zinc anodes are pre-
installed and they are appropriate only for sea-water).
1a 1b
Note 3: Check often condition of anodes and replace them when they lose about 50% of their mass. Life
time of anodes cannot be easily predetermined because it is related to sea-water characteristics as well
as other factors of sea environment.

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Air Unit Max Installation
WARNING: PLEASE INSURE THAT THE AIR UNIT IS INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE IP30 LIMITATIONS.
IP30 : Protected from tools and wires greater than 2.5 millimeters. Not protected from liquids.
WARNING: FREE OF EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE GASESTHE AIR UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN A COMPARTMENT .
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445mm
Drill Ø3
You will need
Fig.1: Find a clear surface, place the Air Unit
Max, and mark the holes with a pencil.
Fig.2: Make holes with Ø3 drill.
Fig.3: Mount the Air Unit Max with the given
screws.
2
3
M4,8x25
WARNING: DO NOT MOUNT
the Air Unit upside-down

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Pneumatic Connection
Technical Data & Dimensions
A
135 mm
B
332 mm
C
459 mm
B
C
A
Compressor power 380 W
Air compressor type Brushless, oil-free
Voltage 24 V
Amps 15 A
In Line Fuse 30 A
Max pressure 4 bar
Air Unit Max DataSheet
4
Cut the 8mm pipe at the proper
length and connect it to the Air Unit
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Moby Controller Installation
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Tape
1. Place the Moby Drilling Pattern in the desired position (preferably a clean and easy-to-access area near
the steering wheel of the boat, and with max. inclination angle at 80°).
3. Drill the 4 holes according to the provided
drilling pattern with a 10mm bore.
4. Create the central hole with an electric handsaw.
2 3
4. Place the Moby Controller in its position, and
mount it from the internal of the cockpit, with the
given screws.
5. Mount the connection plugs in the 5-pole ports.
4 5
max.
angle
80°
WARNING: PLEASE COVER THE MOBY CONTROLLER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Moby Controller
CABLE
3m - MF CABLE
3m - F
+
-
CABLE
3m - F
+
-
+
-
+
-
Installation diagram on existing NMEA Network
Existing NMEA 2000
Flybridge
OPTIONAL controller
CABLE
3m - MF
Moby Controller
Direct Installation Diagram
CABLE
10m - FF
In case a new NMEA 2000 instrument to be added, a proper NMEA Network must be built.
USE INLINE
TERMINATOR
CABLE
3m - MF CABLE
3m - F
+
-
Air Unit Max
Air Unit Max
TO 30A
FUSE
CABLE
10m - MF
CABLE
3m - MF
+
-
CABLE
3m - F
Flybridge
OPTIONAL controller

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Air Unit Max Electrical Diagram
Compressor
(PNE-01242A)
VALVE GROUP
C1 C2 C3 C4
Air Unit Max Pneumatic Diagram
C5
Port Valves
Starboard Valves
Exhaust Valve
IMPORTANT:
THE SWITCHES MUST BE STRICTLY SET
AS SHOWN (DIP1, DIP2, DIP3, DIP4 RIGHT)
C3 C4 C1 C2
Battery
CAN-H
CAN-L
COM
-12/24V
V4+
V3+
V2+
V1+
RM+12V
-12/24V
+12/24V
NME A
2000
T1
M
Compressor
500.AIR-N2Κ-ΤΗ-V2.1
F1F1
3A
24V DC230V DC 24V DC230V DC 24V DC230V DC
C5
Timer
Switch + - +12V
Tr1
1 2 3 4
LEFT RIGHT
1 2 3 4
LEFT
RIGHT
SYMBOL Part No Description
C1-C4 PNE-01202 SOLENOIDS 24V (PORT-STARBOARD)
C5 PNE-01243 EXHAUST SOLENOID 12V
PCB PCB-00029 AIR-N2K
TIMER ELE-00698 ELECTRONIC DELAY
M PNE-01242A BRACELESS COMPRESSOR, 380W
T1 ELE-00550 THERMISTOR
NMEA 2000 ELE-00535 NMEA 5-POLE CABLE
F1 ELE-00701 CYLIDRICAL FUSE 3A
Tr1 PNE-01242B TRANSFORMER 230V/24V
M

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Spare Parts & order information
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10
3
8
11
7
6
5
2
1
9
10
3
8
11
7
6
5
2
1
14
MenuAuto
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640FW 700FW 800FW 1000FW
1 ASM-00719 ASM-00401 ASM-00158 ASM-00160 Body
2a ASM-00815 ASM-00430 ASM-00087 ASM-00092 Inflatable tubular (F)
2b ASM-00292 ASM-00431 ASM-00293 ASM-00294 Inflatable tubular (V)
3 Plastic guides
5 Spring support
6 LAS-00598 LAS-00459 LAS-00127 LAS-00269 Interceptor blade
7 Spring
8 Plastic guides
9 ASM-00720 ASM-00403 ASM-00155 ASM-00131 Bar
10 LAS-00595 LAS-00461 LAS-00125 LAS-00132 Cover
11 Aluminum Anode
12 AIR Unit MAX
13 Air input fitting (type: F)
14 Air input fitting (type: V)
15 Moby Controller
GEN-00032
GEN-00025
CODE
ID No.
DESCRIPTION
ASM-01276
RUB-00025
ASM-00623
ASM-01282
GEN-00540
GEN-00018
SPR-00007
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Spare Parts - Air Unit Max
4
344
12
30
31
3616
9
5
29
37
8
21
BOM ID PartNo Description QTY.
3ELE-00535 5PIN PCB MALE CONNECTOR 1
4ELE-00647 MINI USB PORT, FEMALE 1
5ELE-00698 RELAY TIMER 1
8GEN-00405 COVER 1
9GEN-00529 VENTOURI TUBE 1
12 LAS-01277 ELECTRONICS HOLDER 1
16 PCB-00029 PCB FOR NMEA 2000 1
21 PNE-00633 ELBOW MALE ADAPTOR 1/4-8/6 1
BOM ID PartNo Description QTY.
29 PNE-01242A COMPRESSOR 1
30 PNE-01242B TRASNFORMER 1
31 PNE-01242C FILTER 1
36 RUB-00162 PCB RUBBER BASE 1
37 RUB-00163 VENTOURI RUBBER SUPPORT 1
44 ELE-00057 CABLE GLAND PG13.5 1
Valves Assembly
(see below)
Spare Parts - Valves Assembly
54
53
55
50
52 56
51
64
57
58
65
BOM ID PartNo Description QTY.
50 PNE-00101 NIPPLE, TAPER, 1/4 (M) - 1/8 (M) 4
51 PNE-01202 FLD CTRL VALVE NC 1/4 Φ8 24VDC 4
52 PNE-01243 FLD CTRL VALVE NO 1/4 Φ8 12VDC 1
53 PNE-00222 ELBOW MALE ADAPTOR 6/4-1/8 3
54 PNE-00043 FITTING, ELBOW, 1/4 - Ø6 3
55 REV-00583 20x20 FITTING ADAPTER 1/4 1
56 REV-00585 25x25 FITTING ADAPTER 1/4 1
57 REV-00584 20x20 FITTING ADAPTER 1/4 1
58 PNE-00092 SAFETY VALVE, 1/8 1
64 PNE-00721 ALUMINIUM WASHER, 1/8 2
65 REV-00588 FITTING 2

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Moby Troubleshooting
Moby controller is
on but flaps do not
operate on manual
Moby controller is
on but flaps do not
operate on manual
Go to System
Information.
Do you notice N2K
error and Temperature
Offline?
1) Open the air unit.
2) When buttons ↑↓←→
are pressed, do you
notice the red lights on
the PCB on?
1) Is there power supply
to the air unit?
2) Are the fuses ok?
3) Does the PCB has
power supply?
Use a jumper wire
between COM and
LDRU, RDLU,DN,UP.
Do you notice relevant
red lights on?
Reset or replace the
fuses and try again.
When the red lights are
on, does the compressor
work?
Replace air unit PCB.
When the red lights are
on, do the relevant
solenoids operate?
1) Check for replacement the
compressor relay and 20A
fuses.
2) The compressor is burned.
Yes No
Do you get the
relevant output?
No No
Yes No
Yes No Burned solenoid or
pilot.
Air leakage by faulty
flap or air unit.
Yes
No
NMEA Network
communication failure
due to cabling or PCB
fault.
Yes
No
Yes Yes

Warranty conditions
FW, TS and BT Series Interceptor units (and not complete systems) are covered by a 5-year Warranty.
SR Series Interceptor units (and not complete systems) are covered by a 2-year Warranty.
Recoil springs, electrical/electronic parts and devices come with a 2-year warranty.
Anodes (consumables) are not included in the warranty (for BT, FW, TS Series).
Hydrotab's warranty only covers the repair or replacement of spare parts.
System selections
It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to choose the correct system and even with Hydrotab’s suggestion for a system, the overall
responsibility is with the buyer.
Limited warranty
Provided that the system has being installed in accordance with the installation manual we provide, and no damage has been caused
due to improper handling or practices, Hydrotab will replace any defective parts or parts that failed due to improper manufacturing
withing the applicable warranty period.
Hydrotab only covers the parts’ replacement. Fitting or shipping costs are not covered by warranty.
Hydrotab will select if we will repair or replace any given part.
Repaired or replaced products will assume the remainder of the warranty time and under no conditions will the full time of warranty be
renewed.
Limited warranty periods
Limited warranty period is two years (2 years) from the product shipment from our premises.
Extended limited warranty period
It is provided in case:
a) Hydrotab trim system is included as equipment of a newly purchased boat directly by from the boat-builder or his reseller.
b) Hydrotab trim system has been purchased through a Hydrotab dealer.
The extended limited warranty period is valid for three (3) years from the shipping date, provided that the customer has downloaded,
completed and submitted the online registration form within one month (30) days from the purchase in the following url.
https://www.hydrotab.gr/product-registration
In case the dealer sells separate units of Interceptors, Air Units and Controllers that constitute a full system that is not initially sold (as
a complete system) by Hydrotab, the dealer has the responsibility to provide the separate Serial Numbers for the Interceptors, Air Units
and Controllers and guide the end user for the proper registration of his serial numbers for the extended warranty to be valid.
The authorized dealer is responsible for the product's service.
For any services or spare parts requirements and replacements during warranty period, the original invoice is necessary to be
presented.
For the replacement of any part of the system (interceptors, Air Unit, any controller etc.) under warranty, the replaced parts must be
returned to Hydrotab Marine Engineering for inspection, otherwise warranty is not valid.
Cost of dismantling - assembly and spare parts transportation is borne by the user.
The warranty does not foresee, under any circumstances, replacement of the whole Hydrotab system.
What is not covered by the warranty:
Damage caused by the lack or non-replacement of worn anodes (for BT, FW, TS Series).
Damage caused by improper installation and use not consistent with the manual.
Damage with external visible deformation of the product caused by misuse of the user or other external causes.
Damage to any component caused during transportation, installation or repair from non-authorized personnel.
Conversions or modifications made after the initial sale.
N. Triantafyllis Ltd (Hydrotab Marine Engineering) is not liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages or losses, including,
without limitation: travel expenses, transport, lifting and hauling, costs, loss of income, loss of time, loss of property, loss of profits,
personal injury or damage of any products, different from those that the company distributes. Any further (except the above
mentioned) commitment of the intermediate dealer regarding the sale terms or servicing of Hydrotab products does not create any
liability of our company.
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Greece
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