User Manual Q&AAnswer
Jan 23, 2025 - 11:28 PM
If the control panel of your SLEIPNER Post 2005 Thruster with IPC Control System does not turn on, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
1. Check battery power: The control panel is powered through the bow thruster, so ensure that the positive and negative battery cables are properly connected between the thruster and the battery. Check if the fuse on the positive cable, within 72" of the battery, is blown. Also, verify that the battery switch, usually installed near the fuse and battery, is turned on.
2. Check voltage at the thruster: Use a multimeter to measure the battery voltage at the thruster. If there is no voltage at the thruster, there may be a problem with the power supply. Check the battery, fuse, switch, or cabling for any issues.
3. Check voltage on the control harness pigtail on the motor and at the control panel: With a multimeter set to DC volts, check for voltage between the red wire (positive) and black wire (negative) on the motor wiring harness pigtail. If there is battery voltage at the thruster battery cables but no voltage at the motor harness pigtail, there may be a fault with the control harness or the control panel itself. Contact your local Sleipner distributor for service support.
4. Check control system positive and negative: Verify the voltage between the battery negative stud and the red wire on the motor harness pigtail. If there is no voltage, ensure that all motor harness and control box plug connections are tight and in place. If the motor harness checks out, there may be a problem with the control box. Contact your local Sleipner distributor for service support.
5. Check control system negative lead: Disconnect the control system negative lead from the motor harness and use a multimeter set on ohm (Ω) to check for continuity between the control system negative lead and the A1 battery negative stud. If there is no continuity, contact your local Sleipner distributor for service support.
6. Check continuity between the black wire on the motor harness pigtail and the battery negative stud: Reconnect the control system ground lead to the motor harness and check for continuity between the black wire on the motor harness pigtail and the battery negative stud. Use the diode-test position on the multimeter to check for continuity. If there is no continuity, further troubleshooting or assistance from your local Sleipner distributor may be required.
If you are unable to resolve the issue using these troubleshooting steps, it is recommended to contact your local Sleipner distributor for further assistance.
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