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SERVICE MANUAL

Upgrade, diagnose and configure Sleipner S-Link products with S-Link Programmer and the 6 1307 firmware upgrade tool kit, and look up every S-Link alarm code with its cause and action – plus the legacy fault codes for older panels.

DocumentSleipner S-Link Programming Manual & Alarm Codes
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Service ManualPDF · 16 p.S-Link alarm codes – quick referencePDF · 4 p.Legacy fault codes (incl. MK steering and 8700 panel guides)PDF · 8 p.
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Sleipner S-Link — Programming Manual & Alarm Codes

S-Link Programmer and Tool Kit 6 1307

Install and Connect

  1. Download the latest S-Link Programmer, unzip and run SLI.msi with administrator privileges, and follow the wizard. Requires Microsoft .NET V4.0 or newer; Windows 7, 8, 10, 11.
  2. The Firmware Upgrade Tool Kit (order no. 6 1307) contains a USB to CAN dongle and cables to connect it to an S-Link BACKBONE cable (plug into a free T-connector).
  3. Power up all S-Link devices and the S-Link bus supply. An automatic main switch engages when S-Link Programmer is launched on a connected computer.

Access Levels

  • Default level: Firmware Upgrade, Device Control and Special Purpose Firmware.
  • Logger, Fault Codes, CAN Capture, stored logs and Device Coding need a user key from your local Sleipner representative.
  • Main view lists every connected product: name, location, product SNR, S-Link SNR, HW, FW, available FW, bootloader, update status and device config.
  • While connected, the Programmer keeps telling Automatic Main Switches (AMS) to be ON; after Disconnect an AMS stays on only if a connected panel is ON.

Upgrading Firmware

  • Check For Updates runs at launch and prompts when a newer image file is released; Download Updates loads the latest image file containing firmware for all S-Link products.
  • Upgrade Device updates the selected product; Upgrade All Devices updates all in sequence, skipping products with special upgrade conditions or newer firmware.
  • Always verify: the revision in the FW column must not be lower than the Available FW column.
  • Open .sif File loads a special image (test or debugging); restart the Programmer or use File → Download Updates to return to released firmware.
  • Special Purpose Firmware only on Sleipner's instructions: select a product, pick the version, click Use, then Upgrade Device. A reset button on the main view reverts to default firmware.
  • Download Manager fetches firmware for devices the Programmer cannot update (see that product's manual). Legacy products need Upgrade Bootloader for bootloader updates.

Logger, Fault Codes and CAN Capture

  • S-Link Logger records selected parameters in real time (performance analysis, troubleshooting, commissioning tests); enter boat name and description, save as CSV or upload to Sleipner.
  • Fault Code Reader shows the stored fault history of the selected product with its parameters and counters; save as text, upload, or delete. Without GPS on the network the time stamp is missing.
  • CAN Capture records raw CAN packets of the whole S-Link network for network diagnosis.
  • Device Coding changes the Coding parameter (e.g. electric vs hydraulic stabilizers); the device then enters bootloader mode and must be updated.

Quick Reference S-Link Alarm Codes

Code Alarm Description Action
1 Motor Over-current Motor current too high Thruster must be serviced by authorised personnel; reset or power OFF/ON PPC
2 Motor Over-temp Motor temp has been over 120°C/248°F (auto reset) Let the motor cool below 110°C/230°F
3 Controller Over-temp PPC temp has been over 80°C/176°F Let the PPC cool below 45°C/113°F
4 Controller Over-temp SR150000 temp has been over 80°C/176°F Let the SR150000 cool below 45°C/113°F
5 Low Voltage Low motor voltage while running: 12V thruster below 8.00V, 24V thruster below 12.00V Recharge battery; reset or power OFF/ON
6 Thermoswitch Thermo switch input activated, open circuit Let the thruster cool down before operating again
7 IPC Error Motor relay fault Turn off the thruster battery main switch; service by authorised personnel
8 Critical Error PPC output fail PPC must be sent for service
9 Low Motor Current Thruster uses no power Check thruster connections, or motor dead
10 Motor Contact No current on motor relay coil Check motor relay connections, short circuit or relay dead
11 System Error Fatal error Device must be serviced by authorised personnel
12 No Communication No communication with device Check S-Link cables and power connections
13 Motor Temp Sensor Motor temperature sensor fail Check for an open circuit on the motor temp sensor
14 Supply Voltage Fault No power Check power connections
15 Fuse Blown Fuse blown Replace fuse, or check whether the battery and thruster main cables have been swapped
16 Manual Override Main switch manually overridden (auto reset) Pull the main switch
17 Motion OUT Fault Retract obstructed while deploying Turn off all panels; go to lower speed / deeper water and retry
18 Motion IN Fault Retract obstructed while retracting Turn panel on and manually override main switch; remove obstruction and retry
19 Actuator Fault Actuator not getting any power Check actuator connection/power; reset alarm in the alarm menu on PJC 211/212/221/222 or recycle power
20 Pos.Sensor Fault Retract position sensor fail Check position sensor cables and sensor
21 In Service Mode Retract controller in service mode (switch no. 4 ON) Check dip-switch setting on the retract control box
22 High Oil Temp Hydraulic oil above 75°C/167°F Stop and let it cool; check the cooling pump runs
23 Low Oil Level Hydraulic oil level too low Top up the hydraulic tank
24 Warning Return Filter Return filter element needs replacing –
25 Warning Pressure Filter Pressure filter element needs replacing –
26 Warning High Speed High speed – stabilizer not active –
27 Stabilizer Fault Any stabilizer alarm See the stabilizer panel
28 AC Motor Over-temp Hydraulic AC motor power pack above 120°C/248°F Stop and let it cool
29 AC Motor Sensor Fail Power pack temp sensor open circuit Check sensor cables
30 Temperature Warning Motor temperature getting high –
31 Motor Over-temp High temperature alarm See the SAC manual
32 VFD Warning Warning from the VFD Check the VFD
33 VFD Not Ready VFD not ready Check the VFD
34 VFD Fault VFD has an alarm Check the VFD
35 Warning Low Voltage Low motor voltage warning while running: 12V below 9.30V, 24V below 17.50V –
36 Not Calibrated Shaft not calibrated See the manual for calibration
37 VFD Com. Fault No Modbus communication with VFD Check VFD Modbus cables and power
38 Cooling Fan Fault Cooling fan stopped or running too slow Device must be sent for service
39 Interlock S-Link communication between PPC and retract controller missing Check power and S-Link to PPC and retract controller; check PPC or SR150000/SR61242 is not wrongly set up as SRP or SRVP/SRLP

PPC = PPC520, PPC820, PPC840 and PPC800. The external buzzer is only activated when a thruster device is operated (sending thrust on S-Link). Read the relevant manual before troubleshooting, or consult a professional.

Legacy Fault Codes (Older Products)

  • The same generic codes 1–39 are used on old products and products with old firmware.
  • The legacy document also holds the MK1/MK2/MK3 power steering troubleshooting guide (e.g. valve coil resistance 39,3Ω and servo valve coil 21,7Ω @20°C, low voltage alarm below 18V) and the 8700 retract panel flash-code guide.
  • 8700 panel examples: 1 flash yellow & green = thruster overtemp (retracts; turn off panel, wait 20 min); 3 flash yellow & red = retract obstructed (retries 3 times); 2 flash yellow, green & red = AMS fuse blown.

After an IPC error turn the main switch off immediately to stop the thruster main relays overheating. A retractable thruster will not retract while reversing at high speed.

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