SIDE-POWER Thruster Systems DC ELECTRIC THRUSTER SYSTEMS
Over 100 years of service 2008 marked Sleipner Motor’s 100th year serving the boating community. While our product development focuses on making boating easier, safer, more accessible comfortable, our historic commitment has always been to offer the highest quality and reliability to our customers. Over the years we have grown to be the global leader in thrusters (with well over 100,000 put into service) and we are proud to know that our products have enhanced the boating experience for so many people.
The boat builders choice Leading boat builders all over the world choose SidePower for performance, reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled safety features. This commitment to quality and product development has made the SidePower range of thrusters the benchmark in the industry. Performance The high performance of a Side-Power thruster is a result of our continuous efforts in product development and testing.
Thruster sizing By definition, any thruster will to some extent do a job in any boat. The key is to ensure that the chosen thruster will do the job you want it to in your boat. This is one of two main factors deciding the right thruster size for each boat. Thruster model Thruster position A Thruster position B SE130/250T 21.2 kn 22.4 kn SE170/250TC 23.9 kn 25.
Planning your system BOW 6 1278-xxM 5-LEAD CONTROL CABLE 6 1278-xxM 5-LEAD CONTROL CABLE STERN 6 1273 5-LEAD Y-CONNECTOR 6 1273 5-LEAD Y-CONNECTOR STERN Switch Switch 5A fuse 5A fuse BOW STERN 6 1278-xxM 5-LEAD CONTROL CABLE 6 1277-xxM 4-LEAD CONTROL CABLE 6 1278-xxM 5-LEAD CONTROL CABLE 6 1277-xxM 4-LEAD CONTROL CABLE A complete thruster system There are several components in a complete system for your boat; besides the thrusters and tunnels (bow or stern or both) – you will need control cables,
DC electric thruster models To enable the most safe and easy installation as well as the best possible performance for a variety of boats and usages, Side-Power thrusters are offered in several versions to satisfy all requirements. SE series – Standard bow and stern thrusters The standard bow and stern thruster series are the base for all our extensive range of DC electric thrusters. They are fitted in a tunnel through the bow, or into our stern tunnels to use as a stern thrusters.
The result of over 25 years of development Electric motor developed by Side-Power for maximum performance and efficiency in real life onboard conditions Thermal switch prevents overheating Contactors developed by Side-Power for extended main solenoid lifetime Patented IPC system monitoring solenoids to reduce chance of solenoid lock-in, stops thruster in case of malfunction Easy accessable power terminals Closed solenoids to prevent dust and pollution on contacts Automatic delay between change in drive
Ignition protected - IP series For several years, Side-Power has manufactured ignition protected thruster models. Now, the second generation is here with added features and many more models. High safety standards To provide reliable and safe thruster installations in more boats, we offer modified versions of our DC electric thrusters in watertight housings for use in stern and other locations that may get wet or be exposed to petrol fumes.
External sternthruster - the SX series Finally a functional stern thruster option for boats with twin stern drives! Side-Power now offers a complete external sternthuster assembly, specially designed for installation on boats with twin stern drives. It utilizes special cowls to enable good performance by diverting the waterflow past the stern drive legs, which normally blocks the v and the thrust.
Retractables - the SR/SRV series Retractable thrusters Some boats do not have the possibility to fit a tunnel thruster and thereby require a retractable thruster. Side-Power have designed a product range that address known weaknesses in retractable thrusters, namely the sturdiness, reliability and speed of the in-water propulsion parts to offer retractable thrusters in true Side-Power spirit with no compromise on safety and reliability.
Flange mounted version The flange mounted models have thruster unit in a casing that will be bolted to a base. This allows for easier installation in hulls made from different materials, as well as in series production where you do not need to mix laminating and engineering type jobs. The 185mm tunnel diameter thrusters uses one fast and powerful actuator, while the 250mm tunnel diameter models have two actuators to handle the increased forces with the same exceptionally fast deploy/ retract operation time.
DC Speed Control Ultimate docking! With many boat customers now having had several boats with thrusters, their functional demand of their thruster system has increased so that many choose to upgrade to more powerful thrusters than standard and even request hydraulic thruster systems to ensure that run-time limitations in DC electric thrusters will not be a problem.
System features A DC Speed Control system contains three main elements - proportional control panels, a power control unit and a DC electric thruster - all tied together with the new S-link control system. The thrusters used in a speed control system is almost identical to the familiar SE range of DC thrusters, the only difference being the addition of a temperature sensor and a new electronic control box.
S-link S-link System Wiring of S-link syste S-link is a ”CAN” based control system with full intelligent communication between all units in the system, much like a computer network.
CanBus control system Examples of the control wiring with S-link system for boats with two control positions and two DC proportional thrusters. Depending on the boat’s construction, there might be several different ways to route the S-link backbone. Find the most practical way to implement the backbone and remember that the S-link equipment do not need to be connected in a specific order.
DC thruster range SE Series thrusters SE 30/125 S SE 40/125 S SE 60/185 S SE 80/185 T SE 100/185 T SE 120/215 T Thrust at 10.5V/ 21V* Thrust at 12V/ 24V* (kg • lbs) Typical boat size (ft • m) Tunnel I.D. (mm • in) Propulsion system Power at 10.5V/ 21V* (kw • Hp) For DC system (V) Weight (kg • lbs) Min. Batt. Cap (CCA** 12/24V) 30 • 66 40 • 88 20’ - 28’ • 6 - 8.5 125 • 4.92’’ Single 1.5 • 2 12 9.5 • 21 200 40 • 88 48 • 105 26’ - 34’ • 8 - 10.5 125 • 4.92’’ Single 2.
SE 130/250 T SE 150/215 T SE 170/250 TC SE 210/250 TC SP 240 TCi SP 285 TCi 285 • 627 340 • 748 74’ - 100’ • 22 - 30 300 • 11.8’’ Twin Counter rot. 15 • 20 24 (48V motor) 73 • 160 2x450 - 24V SP285TCi 130 • 284 160 • 352 42’ - 62’ • 13 - 19 250 • 9.8’’ Twin 6.5 • 8.7 12/24 37 • 77 750/400 150 • 330 182 • 400 44’ - 64’ • 14 - 20 215 • 8.46’’ Twin 8.8 • 11.8 24 38 • 79 560 170 • 374 210 • 462 50’ - 70’ • 15 - 22 250 • 9.8’’ Twin Counter rot. 8 • 10.
Side-Power FEATURES • Noise reductions of up to 75% measured in controlled environments • The expected and tested normal noise reduction in “average installations” 20-40% • Upgrade kits are available for most “SP” series thrusters with special adaptors • • • Provides delay between drive directions Monitors solenoid functions to reduce the chance of solenoid lock-in Will stop the thruster in case of a locked-in solenoid, without extra user action and even without controlling a main switch.
easy service easy installation better performance lifetime & reliability safety The difference is in the details Control panels with child safe on/off and time lapse auto-off prevent accidental or unintentional o peration P Self re-setting overheat protection automatically stops the thruster before overheating P P Intelligent direction change delay simplifies operation and prevents damage from operator error P P Control system only accepts continuous run signal for 3 min.
Control panels for DC thrusters Side-Power offers a unique series of «smart» control panels, an important part of a thruster system. Choose between our compact touch button, the popular joystick controls, the «docking» control panel with the most intuitive thruster control ever or the new exclusive round panel. Why not try the radio remote control for full mobility onboard, being the perfect tool for shorthanded boating. Radio linked panels are also an option.
Tunnels and stern thruster kits Tunnels GRP tunnels are available in several lengths for each thruster model. They are purpose built for our thrusters and provide ultimate strength, accuracy and osmosis protection to ensure an easy and safe thruster installation. The wall thickness is adapted to each thruster's power and boat size. We also offer a selection of aluminium and steel tunnels.
Accessories Radio link for control panels The radio link eliminates the need for difficult cable runs between control panel(s) and thruster. Consisting of a transmitter box, that connects to a control panel and a remote control receiver that plugs into the thruster(s), the receiver accepts up to 4 independent transmitters or hand held radio remotes. The multi-channel system supports two thrusters and can be mixed with hard wired control panels.
Control cables Make sure that the complete installation meets the Side-Power q uality standard and take advantage of our "Plug & Go" wiring system by using original control looms. They are available in many different lengths and Y-connectors tie multiple control positions together. Colour coded to match the wiring diagrams with high q uality connectors to ensure a correct installation.
Control panels for S-link systems PJC 212 Dual Joystick for DC Speed Control • • • • • • • • • • Finger tip control with purpose designed joysticks Hold - function for easy docking, runs thrusters at selected power Back-lit LCD display with instant feedback System status Amount of thrust & direction of thrust Thruster temperature/remaining run time Battery status Interactive multi-language menus System setup via “wizard” Diagnostics via panel/computer interface Built-in audible alarm “buzzer” Conn
S-link accessories PPC 800 Power Control Unit • • • • • • Plug and play S-link control cable wiring Easy to access, solid main cable terminals Easy to place as it can be located anywhere between the batteries and the thruster, also in areas requiring ignition protected parts Reliable solid state switching Thermal and overcurrent protection Active cooling for continuous usage To upgrade a standard on/off thruster to a speed controlled thruster, you need a PPC 800 and the internal wiring loom needs to be
Measurements DC Thrusters D C WATERLINE WATERLINE B E E A A G G F Thruster (mm • in) A B C D Emin F Frecommended Gmin Gmax SE30/125S 125 • 4.92 234 • 9.2 190 • 7.5 180 • 7.1 125 • 4.9 92 • 3.6 184 • 7.25 4 • 0.16 5 • 0.20 SE40/125S 125 • 4.92 234 • 9.2 190 • 7.5 180 • 7.1 125 • 4.9 92 • 3.6 184 • 7.25 4 • 0.16 5 • 0.20 SE60/185S 185 • 7.3 265 • 10.4 208 • 8.2 197 • 7.8 150 • 5.9 117 • 4.6 234 • 9.2 4 • 0.16 6 • 0.24 SE80/185S 185 • 7.3 361 • 14.
Measurements Ignition Protected DC Thrusters Thruster (mm • in) A B C D Emin F Frecommended Gmin Gmax SE30/125S IP 125 • 4.92 245 • 9.6 226 • 8.9 230 • 9.1 125 • 4.92 92 • 3.6 184 • 7.25 4 • 0.16 5 • 0.20 SE40/125S IP 125 • 4.92 245 • 9.6 226 • 8.9 230 • 9.1 125 • 4.92 92 • 3.6 184 • 7.25 4 • 0.16 5 • 0.20 SE60/185S IP 185 • 7.3 270 • 10.6 230 • 9.1 272 • 10.7 150 • 5.91 117 • 4.6 234 • 9.2 4 • 0.16 6 • 0.24 SE80/185S IP 185 • 7.3 376 • 14.8 262 • 10.3 327 • 12.
Measurements Measurements, thruster GB Målskisse, truster N Retractable Thrusters E A D B WATERLINE G D E H C A SR80/185T F Thruster (mm • in) A B C Dmin E G F 335 • 13.2 413 • 16.3 SR100/185T 335 • 13.2 460 • 18.1 185 • 7.3 716 • 28.2 450 • 17.7 245 • 9,6 185 • 7.3 745 • 29.3 450 • 17.
Max. use: Safety: S2 = 3 min. or appr. 7-10% within a limited time frame. All electromotors are protected against overheating. Electronic time-lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction. Electric thermal cut-off switch in electromotor protects against over heating (auto reset when electro motor cools down). Flexible coupling between electro-motor and driveshaft protects electromotor and gearsystem if propeller gets jammed.
Other products Other catalogues available: Steering Systems Stabilizer Systems SIDE-POWER Larger thruster models and extended run time make hydraulic or AC electric thrusters the ideal choice for commercial crafts and other less maneuverable yachts. In conjunction with a good hydraulic system these thrusters o ffer continuous operation and you can get variable speed control with proportional control and valves.
Thrusters - Stabilizers - Steering Hydraulic thruster systems For many vessels, a hydraulic system offers an economic advantage because of the possibility to run several systems onboard from a c entralized hydraulic power source. This will save cost on the individual components so that the complete package ends up with a more favorable cost compared to running all items with individual DC electric motors.
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