Manual WingCommander RC
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Dear customer, We are pleased that you have chosen a WINGit Kiteboating product. The WINGit Kiteboating product serves as a control unit for kites to propel boats powered by kites. With the quiet and nature-powered-kite for your yacht, protect the environment and show responsibility towards future generations. They belong to the pioneers of green boating- so, do we. Kite propulsion systems are a recent development. With its purchase, you contribute significantly to the further development of this trend-setting propulsion technology. Thank you for that. We are pleased, if we can still stay...

Limitation of liability You hereby agree that, - before using the WINGit Kiteboating product- you have received expert instruction in dealing with kites on water and on land and that you have read and understood all instructions and warnings. All issues relating to technology and the use of the product are answered fully and properly by the user manual or by telephone or personal support of WINGit Sportartikelvertrieb UG. (If you did not request paid personal briefing by WINGit Sportartikelvertrieb UG, you agree that you deliberately waive this.) You understand that the incorrect use of the...

Important safety instructions When kiteboating, unpredictably high natural forces can occur anytime • Get professional training if you want to learn kiteboating. • Always exercise extreme caution when using this product. • Only use this product when you are in good physical and mental condition. • For safety reasons, WINGit kiteboating products should only be used on and above the water. • When using this product, you are responsible both for your safety and for the safety of others. The kite and the lines present significant risks which can be life-threatening to people on board and to...

• Do not use lines with knots. Knots can weaken the lines by 50%. • Never touch the lines that are attached to the canopy, unless the kite is secured to the ground. An unsecured kite can rise suddenly and dangerously stretch the lines! • Never wrap the lines around your arms or other parts of the body! • Never endanger bystanders and other water sports enthusiasts through your actions or equipment. • Test all safety-relevant parts and mechanisms for proper functioning before using your equipment! • Always keep all moving parts free from sand and other dirt which could impair the mobility of...

Product Overview A… Winch-Unit D… CPU-Unit G… Adapters B… Remote Control E… Radio-Unit H…Quick-Stop-Key C… Motor controller F… Crank A1…Housing Cover A2…Housing Fastener A3…Quick-Stop-Switch A4…Housing Bottom A5…Cable Gland Winch-Bus-Cable A6…Connector Line Sensor Autopilot A7…Line Outlet C1…Fuses of the motors C2…Connector Motor-cables C3…Mains Connector 24V C4… Additional on/off switch C5…Signal light 5V C6…Signal light 24V C7…Connector CPU-Cable C8…Screwing tab D1…Connector Radio Unit D2…Connector CPU-Cable D3…Signal light Com D4… Signal light Power D5…Connector Sen

General information Enormous forces can occur when using kites for the propulsion of boats. The installation of WingCommander should therefore be performed by qualified personnel who are able to ensure a secure and tight fitting of all components on the boat. Before installing the WingCommander the manufacturer of the boat should be consulted with regards to the strength of suspension points. Use only breakpoints that are suitable for the existing forces of kites used. WINGit Sportartikelvertrieb UG assumes no liability or warranty for damages resulting from the application of the system....

Find a suitable location for the breakout to the wiring Winch with electronics boxes. The maximum cable length between the Winch and the electronics boxes must not be longer than 6m. The wiring on deck should be kept as short as possible. Use the supplied cable connectors for cable management in the breakout. Cut the corrugated pipe to the proper length, so it can be positioned draft-free between the cable connectors. Pull the wire harness (Winch-Bus-Cable) from the Winch through the corrugated pipe and through the cable connector on the deck and fix the corrugated pipe using the cable...

Wiring CPU housing To make the necessary breakouts for wiring as small as possible, the sensor cable is supplied without assembled connector housing. This must be done after the running of the cable through all holes. The proper installation of the individual plug contacts in the plug housing has a decisive influence on the functioning of the WingCommanderRC. Please with every single step, check the correct color coding of the wire. Subsequent pulling of the plug contact is not possible! Incorrect pin assignment may result in damage or destruction of the electronics. So, check twice!!! Plug...

After installing the cables with a small cable strap approximately 1.5cm below the connector housing bundle, slip on the braided cover and secure it with electrical tape. Now plug the connector into the corresponding socket of the CPU housing(D). Now connect the supplied radio module (E) to the CPU housing(D). Attach the radio module so that there is always a good radio-link to the remote control. Cabling the motor driver Connect the cable pairs (red and black) for controlling the motors as shown in the figure. Pay attention to the correct alignment of the labeled cables to the appropriate...

Mains connection The WingCommander works exclusively with 24 volts. Caution: Both overvoltage and undervoltage can lead to malfunctions and failures of the system. An incorrect polarity will result in serious damage to the system! Only batteries may serve as voltage source. The minimum capacity depends on the battery type. The direct connection to a voltage transformer is not permitted. The maximum voltage is 29.8V. Connect the supplied 35mm² cable (C9) firmly to the 24V electrical system. Pay attention to the correct polarity. Caution: Do not do not plug the High Current Connector(C9) of...