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SR user manual
MC_0013
Basic Troubleshooting
EN
*Not applicable to SX thrusters.
Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Side-Power dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests.
(NB: If you are unable to understand what to check, you must consult a Side Power distributor.)
CHECK SOLUTION
The motor runs, but there is no thrust
Check propellers are fi tted, fastened correctly and not
damaged on the prop shaft. Re-fasten or replace if necessary
*Check the flexible coupling between the motor and
drive shaft is fi tted correctly and not damaged. Replace if necessary
* Check the gear box is not damaged. Replace if necessary
The thrusters performance is reduced
Check the propeller, gear house and tunnel are free from
growth/ barnacles or debris and damage.
If there is growth in the tunnel, this will disturb/ block the water flow and signifi cantly
reduce performance
Check the battery is in a good working condition.
(NB: Keep the main engine(s) running in use to have a continuous charge to the
batteries)
• Check batteries are not worn out or in a bad charged condition
• Check electrical connections/ wiring for damage or wear (corrosion)
• Check cables are the correct size per the product manual
• Tighten/ re-adjust connections
The thruster does not start/ works in only one direction or does not turn off
Check the main switch is active/ on. Switch the main switch open if it is closed.
Check all battery fuses are in good condition.
• Check batteries
• Check electrical connections/ wiring for damage or wear (corrosion)
• Tighten/ re-adjust and clean connections
The thruster is not shutting off after the Joy Stick/ panel
is disengaged.
Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power
distributor as the control system has been damaged.
The thruster works in only one direction
Damaged relay. Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power
distributor as the control system has been damaged.
The thruster runs in a pulsing action
This is a build-in error response.
-Solenoids failure
Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power
distributor.
The solenoid might be in a lock-in/ auto stop position. Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power
distributor.
Replace if
necessary
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MC_0061
Troubleshooting - Alarm Codes
EN
(NB: THE MAIN SWITCH MUST BE TURNED OFF IMMEDIATELY WHEN AN IPC-ERROR OCCURS, TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE THRUSTER
MAIN RELAYS.)
THRUSTER WILL NOT RETRACT WHILE REVERSING AT “HIGH” SPEED. THIS WILL TRIGGER THE “Retract operation obstructed” ALARM.
IF ALARM IS TRIGGERED, REDUCE SPEED AND PRESS BOTH “ON” BUTTONS BEFORE RETRYING “OFF” BUTTON
LED Panel alarm indication Failure Thruster reaction User action
1 1 flash YELLOW & GREEN - Pause Thruster, overtemp Retracts Turn off panel, wait for 20 mins.
2 2 flashes YELLOW & GREEN - Pause Thruster, low power Retracts Turn off panel, charge batteries.
3 3 flashes YELLOW & GREEN - Pause Deploy operation obstructed Retracts
Turn off panel. Go for lower speed/deeper
water. Retry.
4 4 flashes YELLOW & GREEN - Pause SR150000 position sensor fail Retracts
Position sensor short or open circuit.
Check wiring and connection.
5 5 flashes YELLOW & GREEN - Pause
SR150000 solenoid output short
circuit, port or starboard.
Check solenoid wiring and connection,
and check if solenoid is shorted.
6 6 flashes YELLOW & GREEN - Pause SR150000 motor temp sensor fail Retracts
Check motor temp sensor, wiring and
connection.
1 1 flash YELLOW & RED - Pause Power failure, Actuator System shuts down
Turn off panel. Check actuator
connections . Retry.
2 2 flashes YELLOW & RED - Pause Thruster IPC error Retracts
Turn off panel - thruster must be serviced
by authorized personel.
3 3 flashes YELLOW & RED - Pause Retract operation obstructed
Aborts retract, deploys and retries to
retract 3 times. If operation still is
obstructed, retract stops on
obstruction
Press both ON-buttons to deploy thruster.
Turn Main-Switch off. Remove
obstruction.
1 flashes YELLOW, GREEN & RED -
Pause
Automatic Main Switch Power
failure
None Check power to Automatic Main Switch
2 flashes YELLOW, GREEN & RED -
Pause
Automatic Main Switch fuse
blown
Replace fuse on Automatic Main Switch. If
new instalation, check if input and output
is correct connected.
3 flashes YELLOW, GREEN & RED -
Pause
Automatic Main Switch manual
override
None Pull up Automatic Main Switch
4 flashes YELLOW, GREEN & RED -
Pause
Panel has no contact with
thruster.
Turn off panel. Check main switch, fuse,
cable connections, cables. Retry.
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