Sleipner E240 User manual

SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com
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Installation Guide
For E-Vision Electric Thruster Models
E210, E240
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Sleipner Motor AS
P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8
N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway MC_0451
Contents
Installation Manual
Responsibility of the Installer .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
General Installation Considerations and Precautions Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 3
Product Measurements ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Product Clearance Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Product Specications................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Positioning of the tunnel / thruster ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Tunnel Length ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Tunnel Installation in Sailboats.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Water Deflection...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Tunnel Ends ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Tunnel Installation................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Stern Tunnel Installation......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Gear Leg & Motor Bracket Installation.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Propeller Installation............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Motor Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Motor Lug Connection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Electrical Reference Guide....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Thruster ................................................................................................................................ 22
Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Thruster ............................................................................................................................ 23
Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 48V Thruster ................................................................................................................................ 24
Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 48V Thruster ............................................................................................................................ 25
S-Link System Description ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Control Panel Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Post Installation Checklist ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Service and Support ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources ....................................................................................................................... 29
Warranty Statement ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Patents.................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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For thruster systems
• Do not install the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiffener/ stringer/ support that may jeopardise the hull integrity without checking
with the boat builder this can be done safely.
• Paint the gear leg and propellers with anti-fouling. (NB: Do not paint the anodes, sealing, rubber fi ttings or propeller shafts)
• There is only room for a thin coat of primer and two layers of anti-fouling between the tunnel and the props.
• Never run the thruster out of water without load.
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 Sleipner 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 professional installers for assistance.
If required by local regulation, electrical work must be done by a licensed professional.
Appropriate health and safety procedures must be followed during installation.
Faulty installation of Sleipner products will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor AS.
Ensure appropriate access to Sleipner products during installation planning for service, inspection and component replacement.
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Responsibility of the Installer
Failure to follow the considerations and precautions can cause serious injury, damage and will render all
warranties given by Sleipner Motor as VOID. MC_0411
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General Installation Consideration and Precaution Guidelines
When installing an S-Link™ system connect ONLY original Sleipner S-Link™ products or other authorized control equipment directly to the S-Link™ bus.
Connecting non-authorized third-party equipment, it must always be connected through a Sleipner supplied interface product.
Any attempt to directly control or connect into the S-Link™ control system without a designated and approved interface will render all warranties and
responsibilities of all of the connected Sleipner products. If you are interfacing the S-Link™ bus by agreement with Sleipner through a designated
Sleipner supplied interface, you are still required to install at least one original Sleipner control panel to enable efcient troubleshooting if necessary.
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Lithium Batteries for proportional thrusters models
• If a lithium battery system is installed for supply of proportional thrusters, ensure the battery is designed for continuous supply of the required
thruster current. Under-rated battery management system can suddenly disconnect the load which may lead to dangerous situations. The
 rmware version of Proportional Power Controller (PPC) must be of version 1.033 or later if the PPC is to be connected to a lithium battery.
Operating the thruster outside speci ed ratings will void warranty.
NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected assembly. Tampering with the Ignition Protected assembly will cause it to lose this
safety feature. If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected motor, please contact your dealer. MC_0007

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For Sleipner eVision electric motors
• When installing the thruster electric motor in small compartments, ensure the compartment is well ventilated to allow for cooling of the electric
motor.
• If the height of the room you are installing the thruster is limited, the thruster can be installed horizontally or at any angle in-between.
- If the electro motor is positioned more than 30 degrees off vertical, it must be supported separately.
- Beware of keeping installation within advised measurements. No part of the propeller or gear house must be outside the tunnel.
• The electric motor, components and cables must be mounted so they remain dry at all times.
• Do not  nish the inside of the tunnel with a layer of gel-coat/ topcoat or similar. There is only room for a thin coat of primer and two layers of anti-
fouling between the tunnel and the props.
• Don’t install the electric motor close to easily flammable objects or equipment
• Do not store items close to the thruster motor. Any loose items near the thruster motor is a potential  re hazard and can cause undesired short-
circuiting.
• Do not lift it by internal cable connections, main terminals.
• The thruster power supply circuit must include the recommended sized fuse and a battery isolation switch.
• The electric/ hydraulic motor must be handled with care. Do not rest the thruster motor on its drive shaft as its weight can damage the shaft.
• eVision Thruster Motor must be upgraded to  rmware version V1.015 or newer. eVision Thruster Motors shipped before November 28. 2022 needs
to be upgraded.
• Control panel PJC2xx must be upgraded to  rmware version V3.018 or newer. Control panel PJC2xx with hardware V2.000 or older will not
support eVision Thruster Motors. Sleipner stopped the production of PJC2xx with HW version V2.000 in Q2 2020. Note that no mechanical
modi cations are required to replace older PJC2xx panels with PJC2xx HW version V3.000 or newer. Hardware version can be found in the panel
info menu or using S-Link programmer. From HW version V3.000, the version is printed on the serial number label. Control panel PJC42x must be
upgraded to  rmware version V1.002 or newer. Control panel PJC3xx will not support eVision Thruster Motors.
• Retract controller SR150000 must be upgraded to  rmware version V1.036 or newer. Function must be con gured to “ERV/ERL” on both
SR150000 and eVision Thruster Motor. Retract controller SR 6 1242 will not support eVision Thruster Motors.
• Automatic Main Switch works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always
recommended.
• Gateway works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always recommended.
• ESI-1 works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always recommended.
• 8730 works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always recommended.
• S-link remote controller works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always
recommended.
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Product Measurements
Measurement
code Measurement description mm inch mm inch mm inch
ID Internal tunnel diameter 250 9.84 250 9.84 250 9.84
H Motor Height 427 16.8 427 16.8 427 16.8
W Width 258 10.2 258 10.2 258 10.2
L Length 285 11.2 285 11.2 285 11.2
WD Water Depth 250 9.84 250 9.84 250 9.84
TL Minimum tunnel length 273 10.75 273 10.75 273 10.75
TL (recommended) Recommended tunnel length 323 12.72 323 12.72 323 12.72
T (min) Minimum tunnel wall thickness 7 0.28 7 0.28 7 0.28
T (max) Maximum tunnel wall thickness 9 0.35 9 0.35 9 0.35
E210
24v E210 48v E240 48v
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Tunnel centre line
Propeller position will vary
with each thruster model
The gear leg/ propeller(s) must
never extend out of the tunnel
Tunnel Length (TL)
Water
Depth
(WD)
Waterline
Tunnel Thickness
(T)
Internal
Diameter
(ID)
Height
(H)
Width (W)Length (L)
Sleipner thrusters can be installed at an angle off the vertical
centre. Tailored to fit any space available in your vessel.
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For Sleipner eVision electric motors
• When installing the thruster electric motor in small compartments, ensure the compartment is well ventilated to allow for cooling of the electric
motor.
• If the height of the room you are installing the thruster is limited, the thruster can be installed horizontally or at any angle in-between.
- If the electro motor is positioned more than 30 degrees off vertical, it must be supported separately.
- Beware of keeping installation within advised measurements. No part of the propeller or gear house must be outside the tunnel.
• The electric motor, components and cables must be mounted so they remain dry at all times.
• Do not  nish the inside of the tunnel with a layer of gel-coat/ topcoat or similar. There is only room for a thin coat of primer and two layers of anti-
fouling between the tunnel and the props.
• Don’t install the electric motor close to easily flammable objects or equipment
• Do not store items close to the thruster motor. Any loose items near the thruster motor is a potential  re hazard and can cause undesired short-
circuiting.
• Do not lift it by internal cable connections, main terminals.
• The thruster power supply circuit must include the recommended sized fuse and a battery isolation switch.
• The electric/ hydraulic motor must be handled with care. Do not rest the thruster motor on its drive shaft as its weight can damage the shaft.
• eVision Thruster Motor must be upgraded to  rmware version V1.015 or newer. eVision Thruster Motors shipped before November 28. 2022 needs
to be upgraded.
• Control panel PJC2xx must be upgraded to  rmware version V3.018 or newer. Control panel PJC2xx with hardware V2.000 or older will not
support eVision Thruster Motors. Sleipner stopped the production of PJC2xx with HW version V2.000 in Q2 2020. Note that no mechanical
modi cations are required to replace older PJC2xx panels with PJC2xx HW version V3.000 or newer. Hardware version can be found in the panel
info menu or using S-Link programmer. From HW version V3.000, the version is printed on the serial number label. Control panel PJC42x must be
upgraded to  rmware version V1.002 or newer. Control panel PJC3xx will not support eVision Thruster Motors.
• Retract controller SR150000 must be upgraded to  rmware version V1.036 or newer. Function must be con gured to “ERV/ERL” on both
SR150000 and eVision Thruster Motor. Retract controller SR 6 1242 will not support eVision Thruster Motors.
• Automatic Main Switch works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always
recommended.
• Gateway works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always recommended.
• ESI-1 works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always recommended.
• 8730 works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always recommended.
• S-link remote controller works with eVision Thruster Motor without additional  rmware update. But an upgrade to the latest  rmware is always
recommended.
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Product Specifi cations
Product Nominal Operating
Voltage
Maximum Operating
Voltage Thrust is kg / lbs at (V) Power Output kW / Hp
Weight
kg / lbs Maximum Operation Time
E210 24V 21V 31V 210 kg / 462 lbs (21V) 10.4 kW / 14 hp 37 kg / 81 lbs
Runtime at 100% thrust: Continuous at 22°C
ambient, typically limited by battery capacity
E210 48V 42V 62V 210 kg / 462 lbs (42V) 10.4 kW / 14 hp 37 kg / 81 lbs
E240 48V 42V 62V 240 kg / 529 lbs (42V) 12.7 kW / 17 hp 37 kg / 81 lbs
Allow a minimum of
50mm above the fan to
maintain appropriate
airflow to the cooling fan.
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Product Clearance Requirements MC_0672
IMPORTANT
This product has clearance considerations extending the base product footprint. Follow the clearance requirements when planning your installation.

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Product Specifi cations
Product Nominal Operating
Voltage
Maximum Operating
Voltage Thrust is kg / lbs at (V) Power Output kW / Hp
Weight
kg / lbs Maximum Operation Time
E210 24V 21V 31V 210 kg / 462 lbs (21V) 10.4 kW / 14 hp 37 kg / 81 lbs
Runtime at 100% thrust: Continuous at 22°C
ambient, typically limited by battery capacity
E210 48V 42V 62V 210 kg / 462 lbs (42V) 10.4 kW / 14 hp 37 kg / 81 lbs
E240 48V 42V 62V 240 kg / 529 lbs (42V) 12.7 kW / 17 hp 37 kg / 81 lbs
important
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A
B
Pivot
point
1
Ø
2
Lowered rotation power performance
Stronger rotation power performance
min 1/4
Ø
(Recommended)
min 1/4
Ø
(Recommended)
WD
Water line
Positioning of the tunnel / thruster MC_0003
Aim to install the thruster as far forward as possible (1)
Due to the leverage effect around the boats’ pivot point. The distance difference from the boat pivots’ point to the thruster will determine the amount
of real rotation power for the boat.
Aim to install the thruster as deep as possible under the waterline (2)
Deeper installations prevent air from being sucked into the tunnel from the surface, resulting in reduced thrust performance and increase noise levels
during operation. Deeper installations increase water pressure for maximum ef ciency from the thruster.
The centre of the tunnel should be as a general rule minimum of 1 x the tunnel diameter below the waterline. (NB: Refer to product measurements to
defi ne your products recommended depth below the waterline.) The installer must make evaluations based on thruster performance, boat type and
operating conditions. As a general recommendation, the position of the tunnel should not be a minimum of 1/4 of the diameter of the tunnel from the
boat keel. (NB: This can be overlooked depending on the installation methods defi ned in this manual.)
Allow a minimum of
50mm above the fan to
maintain appropriate
airflow to the cooling fan.
MG_0706
Product Clearance Requirements MC_0672
IMPORTANT
This product has clearance considerations extending the base product footprint. Follow the clearance requirements when planning your installation.

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2
3
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Increase tunnel length to protect
the propeller from water forces
when high-speed cruising.
Water
Forces
Increase tunnel length to
prevent a circular water vacuum
cavity between the propeller and
the hull of the boat.
STANDARD USE FLAT BOTTOM HULL HIGH-SPEED OPERATION
Do not allow the variable length of the tunnel walls to vary in length
excessively.
EG. the top tunnel wall is x 4 longer than the bottom wall.
Cavitation
Water flow must have
space to "straighten"
itself for best
performance.
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The gear leg/ propeller(s) must
never extend out of the tunnel
Optimal tunnel length
Achieving the correct tunnel length depends on many factors from the hull type, operation and environmental conditions.
Tunnels should avoid being longer than 4 x the tunnel diameter as this will reduce thruster performance. (NB: Installing long length tunnels can flex/
bend over time and may require additional support. Consult with a naval architect.)
1. Do not allow the variable length of the tunnel walls to vary in length excessively.
EG. The top tunnel wall is x 4 longer than the bottom wall.
2. If the tunnel is too long, the friction inside will reduce the water speed and thereby the thrust.
3. If the tunnel is too short (typically only in the bottom section of the tunnel) cavitation problems can occur as water flow will not be able to
“straighten” itself before reaching the propeller. This cavitation will reduce performance and increase noise during operation.
Thruster within the tunnel
It is important the propellers and the lower unit/ gear leg must be entirely inside the thruster tunnel. Propellers that protrude from the tunnel will not
perform as intended.
4. Standard Use
Tunnel length must be long enough to ensure the propellers are not extruding the tunnel. (NB: Refer to product measurements to defi ne your
products recommended tunnel length.)
5. Flat Bottom Hull
Tunnel lengths must be longer than the standard measurement outlined within the manual to ensure a circular vacuum is not created between the
thruster and the bottom of the boat.
6. High-Speed Boats
Tunnel lengths must be increased to protect the propeller from damage when crashing against the water surface during high-speed cruising. (NB:
This can include the length of a spoiler)
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Min
Pos. B
Pos. A
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1
2
3
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Increase tunnel length to protect
the propeller from water forces
when high-speed cruising.
Water
Forces
Increase tunnel length to
prevent a circular water vacuum
cavity between the propeller and
the hull of the boat.
STANDARD USE FLAT BOTTOM HULL HIGH-SPEED OPERATION
Do not allow the variable length of the tunnel walls to vary in length
excessively.
EG. the top tunnel wall is x 4 longer than the bottom wall.
Cavitation
Water flow must have
space to "straighten"
itself for best
performance.
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
The gear leg/ propeller(s) must
never extend out of the tunnel
Tunnel installation in Sailboats
Some sail boats have a flat bottom and shallow draft in the bow section. This can make installing the thruster as far forward from the boats main pivot
point dif cult. (Fig. 1).
However, it is possible to install a tunnel thruster in most sail boats, even when the hull does not directly support the  tting of a tunnel.
Instead  t the tunnel halfway into the underneath section of the existing hull. Strengthen it with a deflector/ spoiler directing the water flow around
the tunnel. This will allow installation of the thruster in the proper position on the boat, maintaining the reliability and space advantages of the tunnel
thruster.
This installation is being used by some of the world’s largest sail boat builders and has proven to give little to no speed loss during normal cruising.
This can also be an installation method for flat bottomed barges to avoid extremely long tunnels and large oval tunnel openings in the hull.
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High water force
while underway
High water force
while underway
from wave contact
To protect the propeller from water entering into
the tunnel at high speeds (25 knots +) the
extended deflector/ spoiler must provide
protection from the front and the bottom. In the
event when the boat is traveling at high speeds it
will commonly pound upon the water surface.
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1 2 3
4
Water Deflection MC_0003
1. A possible problem in sail boats or fast powerboats is that a non-rounded surface can generate drag from the back face of the tunnel, as it creates
a “flat” area facing the flow of water.
This problem can be solved in two different ways, depending on what is possible or easier to perform.
2. The best solution which generally reduces the most drag is to make a recess in the hull at the back of the tunnel. As the back face is removed
water can flow freely past the tunnel entry. The depth and shape of this recess will depend on the boat and the angle facing up/ down aft of the
tunnel insert. Normally it is angled slightly down because of the water flow on this area.
3. Making a deflector/ spoiler in front and underneath the tunnel can also reduce damage to the thruster and drag. The deflector/ spoiler will push
the water flow out from the hull so water can pass by the back face of the tunnel. The shape and size of this deflector/ spoiler will depend on the
hull shape. The easiest way of making the deflector/ spoiler is to retain a part of the lower forward area of the tunnel while installing the tube. Use
this area as support to mould a soft curve/spoiler shape from the hull.
4. The thruster propeller can spin (passively) producing noise while sailing or cruising as water is forced through the tunnel. Water-flow directed
through the tunnel at high speeds, during turning or as the boat bumps waves while underway can also damage the thruster.
(NB: As a rule, you should not see the back face of the tunnel when standing directly in front of the boat looking aft.)