 1)
Electric Motor
Our electrical motors are specially designed and built
for Sidepower. They are made to achieve maximum performance
in real-life conditions, still keeping weight, size
and power consumption to a minimum. All Sidepower electric
thrusters can be run for at least 3 munutes continuously
and have a built in overheat protection. An important
feature is the battery cable connection poles on the
sides of the motor, which makes it faster and easier
to install the thruster.
2) Solenoids and
Control box
The solenoids are mounted directly on the motor, behind
a strong cover. They are designed to prevent a voltage
drop that could reduce performance. Sidepower DC electric
thrusters come standard with IPC control box, protecting
the unit against failure due to sudden change of drive
direction.
3) Motor Bracket
The motor bracket fastens the motor and the underwater
gear house to the tunnel. We have made this a strong,
yet lightweight construction.
4) Gear House
The gear house is made of seawater-resistant bronze.
Its slim and hydrodynamic design keeps water resistance
and turbulence to a minimum. The drive gear is protected
by a shear-pin or a flexible coupling on all models.
5) Propeller
We use only lightweight composite propellers for optimum
performance and minimal noise. Theses propellers provide
equal thrust in both directions.
6) Zinc Anodes
To protect metal parts that are exposed to water against
electrolysis and corrosion, we have installed replaceable
zinc anodes. Fastened by just one screw, these zinc
anodes are easy to access and replace from the outside
without removing other parts.
 INTELLIGENT
POWER CONTROL
All DC electric Sidepower thrusters have the revolutionary
Intelligent Power Control (IPC) function that automatically
safeguards against inherent risks associated with any
DC electric thruster. The new micro-processor control,
standard in all Sidepower electric thrusters, is now
upgraded with the unique IPC functions that automatically
protect the boat, crew, and passengers against most
potential consequences of a possible thruster failure.
Make sure when you have a thruster installed, that it
has the IPC functions.
• Reduce solenoid wear and risk
of "lock-in" by continuously monitoring solenoids
• If a "lock-in" situation should occur
the IPC function will shut down the thruster
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