Instruction Manual
6 060217.02
Remote control WRC
1 Safety
Warning indications
The following warning indications are used in this manual in the con-
text of safety:
DanGer
Indicates that great potential danger exists that can lead to serious
injury or death.
WarninG
Indicates that a potential danger that can lead to injury exists.
caution
Indicates that the usage procedures, actions etc. concerned can re-
sult in serious damage to property. Some CAUTION indications also
advise that a potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury
or death.
note
Emphasises important procedures, circumstances etc.
Symbols
Indicates that the relevant procedure must be carried out.
Indicates that a particular action is forbidden.
Share these safety instructions with all users.
General rules and laws concerning safety and accident prevention
must always be observed.
3 Installation
WarninG
In order to prevent personal injury, always disconnect the
electrical supply during installation of and when carrying out
maintenance on, the bow and/or stern thruster.
Position the receiver as far as possible away from large metal objects
and electric motors.
• Connect the receiver as indicated in the diagram.
• Install the antenna to ensure good reception of the signal.
• Insert the battery in the transmitter, see chapter 5.
• Pair the remote control with the receiver, see chapter 6.
• Check its operation.
The remote control (transmitter) must be paired with the receiver.
4 Operation
4.1 Receiver
• Switch on the power supply of the receiver.
The led on the receiver will ash and the remote control is ready
to use.
When the receiver is in use, the corresponding yellow led (OUT1,
OUT2, OUT3, OUT4) will turn on and CAN commands will be broad-
casted.
The leds show the relay behavior not VCAN commands.
4.2 Transmitter
• Press and hold the ‘ON’ button on the transmitter for 2 seconds.
The led on the transmitter will ash and the remote control is
ready for use.
A bow thruster and a stern thruster can be individually or simultane-
ously operated by use of the 4 keys.
- The blue led on the transmitter will remain on while one of the
buttons is pressed.
- To ensure correct operation, the maximum distance between the
transmitter and the receiver is 15 metres (50 ft).
- (DC thrusters only) It will take about 1.5 seconds for the receiver
to react when an opposite action button (Port <> Starboard) is
pressed (control with relays).
- The transmitter will go o automatically after about 5 minutes
when it is not used.
- N.B. The receiver remains in standby mode and switches o the
green led to avoid battery discharging. If not used for 10 minutes,
the receiver turns o the bow/stern thrusters and goes into stand-
by mode.
2 Introduction
A bow thruster and/or a stern thruster can be control led from any
desired position on board by means of the radiographic remote con-
trol.
This product is designed exclusively for use as described in this
manual and must only be used for this purpose. Any other use is a
breach of the conditions of use and Vetus accepts no liability for any
consequent damage. Claims on the warranty will not be accepted if
unauthorized changes are made to the product.
A remote control (key fob) controls the bow/stern thrusters via CAN
messages and relay outputs.
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