Keep this

manual onboard !

For thrusters: SP155TC / SP200TC / SP220TC

Series / paralell switch box w. softstartinstallation manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE:This manual is to be used in additionto the regular installation manual for

the Sidepower thruster.This manual is intended for

professionals only that can read andunderstand a wiring diagram, anddoes not contain all detailed work

instructions for what must be done toensure correct and safe installation

SIDE-POWER

Thruster systems

Mad

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Nor

way

© Sleipner Motor AS 2002

SLEIPNER MOTOR ASP.O. Box 519N-1612 FredrikstadNorwayTel: +47 69 30 00 60Fax:+47 69 30 00 70

www.side-power.comsidepower@sleipner.no

Series /paralellswitch box

(For 99 models or newer thrusters with 4 lead electric system)

2Series / paralell switch box intallation manual 1.0 - 2002

Installation of the Sidepower series / paralell switch box

Note! To achieve maximum effect, reliability and durability from your Sidepower thruster, a correctinstallation as per the instructions are very important. Please follow the instructions carefully, andmake sure that all checkpoints are carefully controlled.

Introduction and planning for the installation of the Sidepower series /paralell switch box.The Sidepower series/paralell switch box have been designed to provide a safe and reliable 24Vpower for a 24V thruster in a 12V boat.

It has been specially designed and built to accomodate for the high current demands of an electricthruster and are available in two versions, one for the SP155TC and one for the SP220TC. The onlydifference between these two units are the solenoid sizes for the different amp. draw.

It is also designed so that there is no need for additional charging devices and connections, the extrabattery will be automatically charged by the “original” charge feed in the boat for the standard battery(battery bank) that are being used as “Batt.1”.

There are no need to install 2 special battery banks as one of the boats “standard” banks can beused as Batt.1, preferably the start battery bank as this is “always” full. The start battery bank is alsopreferred as there are normally no electronics that can be knocked out by a voltage drop or peakcaused by all heavy electromtotors such as a thruster.NOTE ! If you have electronically controlled engines (MMC / Volvo EDC / Morse etc.) the power tothese must not be taken from the same battery as you power a thruster (or any other high powerelectric item). The best and most easy way to solve the power feed to such sensitive and criticalitems is to make their powersupply a protected one (either by a small extra battery for this, or by alarge condensator / diode pack). It is better, easier and less expensive to provide a seperate powerfeed to the electronic engine controls instead of a seperate battery system for the heavy users, as theelectronics have a very small power demand in comparison with a thruster, windlass and the enginesstarter motor.

Without exeptions, Batt.2 can have no other connections other than those described in theseinstructions.

We advice to install the extra battery (Batt.2) and the series / paralell switch box as close to thebattery (bank) used as Batt.1 as possible.

Make sure to use heavy duty power cables for all battery and thruster connections including the onesbetween the batteries and the series/paralell box. The minimum cable size to use is 70mm2 / OOOor more if required by the length. See list in manual for the thruster you are installing.

The series/paralell switch box is splash proof but must be installed in a dry position so that it can notbecome submerged in water.

Observe and follow the minimum battery capasity ratings described here. The smallest rating is for theSP155 and the largest for the SP200 & SP220. Remember, these are minimum ratings, bigger isbetter.Always install main power switches in the main positive cables from each battery bank so that incase of a failure or emergency, the power can be switched off. The boat owner / operator must beinformed of the location of these switches and instructed to shut them off when leaving the boat.

We also advice to install fuses at each battery as described in the wiring diagrams.

3Series / paralell switch box intallation manual 1.0 - 2002

The switch box works like this

When the thruster is not running: (see FIG.1)

The two batteries (battery banks) are connected in paralell so that the extra battery is being charged bythe boats normal 12V charge system, the same charge system that is charging the standard Batt.1.By this, the extra battery (Batt.2) becomes a full part of the Batt.1 bank and thereby also increase thecapasity of this.

The box is built so that you can draw thesame amount current from the extraBatt.2 as the thruster draws as thesolenoids have the same capasity intheir inactive position as in the activeposition.(and basically nothing on aboat draws as much as a thruster).There is no power on the main positivelead to the thruster until the thruster isactivated by the controlpanel.

The power to the thrusterscontrolsystem and panel is supplied bythe series/paralell switch box, via thegrey and black leads to the control sideof the thrusters solenoid only.Both batteries are now at 0V - 12V

-

+Batt.112V

SIDE-POWER

M24 VDC

-

+Batt.212V

SIDEPOWERSeries / paralell switch box

+

To engine starter,alternator,

charger etc.

-

FIG 1

THIS IS NOT A WIRING DIAGRAM.Only for functional illustration.

When you run the thruster: (see FIG.2)

When a run signal is sent to the thruster from the panel, the solenoids in the series/paralell box reactsfirst so that Batt.2 is moved into a series connection with Batt.1. so that there is 24V on the mainpower supply cable to the thruster.

The main contactors on the thrusterdoes not engage until this have beendone so that you have 24V at thethruster to control the 24V mainsolenoid contactors on the thruster.

Now, only Batt.1 is being chargedwhile Batt.2 can only draw from itsown capasity.In this position, Batt.1 is 0 - 12V andBatt.2 becomes the 12V - 24Vportion of the 24V feed to thethruster.

Batt.2 can only be connected to theseries/paralell switch box asdescribed in the manual.

-

+Batt.112V

SIDE-POWER

M24 VDC

-

+Batt.212V

SIDEPOWERSeries / paralell switch box

+

To engine starter,alternator,

charger etc.

-THIS IS NOT A WIRING DIAGRAM.Only for functional illustration.

FIG 2

4Series / paralell switch box intallation manual 1.0 - 2002

Series / paralell switch box installation

Installation

1. Install the thruster as per the installation instructions following it, but disregard the wiringdiagram which are being replaced by the diagrams in this manual. Make sure to use thecorrect main cable size according to the length to thruster as listed in the thrusters manual.PS ! The length measurements in this list is the total of the + and - cable.

2. Bolt the box to a bulkhead in an accesible location as close to the two battery banks aspossible. It should be positioned so that the cable openings face down .

3. Connect the heavy main cables, main battery switches and fuses as described in the“visual” wiringdiagram to the thruster, series/paralell switch box and batteries. Make sureto label all cables in both ends to ensure correct connection points. Remember to fit therubber seals around the cables and in the box. All the connection studs in the series/paralell switch box are ø10mm . (See FIG.3 and FIG.4)

4. Check again that the main cable wiring in the system is correct !

5. Extend the included 2-lead wire coming out of the series/paralell switch box (grey andblack) and connect these to the lower connectors on the thrusters main solenoid contactor.(See FIG.3 + FIG.5)

6. Install the controlpanel(s) as per the instructions. The panels should be connected directlyto the thruster as in a “normal” installation without a series/paralell switch box.

7. If you are installing a sternthruster, make sure to follow the instructions in the sternthrusterinstallation manual to move the electronic controlbox away from the thruster and seal thethruster compartment from general bilgewater. The electric installation of bow and sternthrusters must be treated as seperate thrusters in terms of electric wiring so that eachthruster must have its own series paralell box with all the connections and a seperateBatt.2 and the 2-lead controlcable between the series paralell box and the thruster.There is an example diagram (FIG.6) on page 7. You can also use seperate battery bank 1for each thruster, remember the 12V charge feed as described.

NB! If you are installing both a bow and a sternthruster with series/paralell switch boxes theBatt.1 bank can be common for both thrusters providing it has the necessary capasity(minimum x 2,5) but there must be an individual Batt.2 for each thrusters. (see FIG. 6)

Minimum battery capacities

Batt.1 Batt.2 Slow fuse / main switch ratingSP155TC 600CCA din 600CCA din 400A for 10 minutesSP200TC 750CCA din 750CCA din 550A for 10 minutesSP220TC 800CCA din 800CCA din 600A for 10 minutes

- CCA din is the Cold Cranking Amps rating by the DIN standard.If your battery is rated by other standards, you should use the following factors:DIN = SAE & BCA / 1,9 (Example: rating is 800 CCA BCA = 421 CCA DIN)DIN = IEC / 1,3

REMEMBER: Bigger and more powerful batteries and cables will increase the thrusters performanceas there will be less voltage drop to the thruster. The sizes mentioned in the manuals are theminimum sizes and the larger, the better.

5Series / paralell switch box intallation manual 1.0 - 2002

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6Series/ Paralell switch box installation manual 1.0 - 2004

Visual wiring diagram SP 200TC-S12

Technical wiring diagram SP 200TC-S12

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