{"title":"Vetus Wireless Remote Control WRC, WRCBS, WRCKF, CANVWRC — Installation \u0026 User Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eOWNER'S MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eInstallation, pairing, thrust-direction set-up, operation, receiver LED codes and specifications for the Vetus WRC wireless remote control (WRCBS receiver, WRCKF key fob) and the V-CAN version CANVWRC for bow and stern thrusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVetus Wireless Remote Control WRC, WRCBS, WRCKF, CANVWRC Installation \u0026amp; User Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 28 pages · 3.6 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-WRC-Wireless-Remote-Control-Installation-User-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/vtswrc\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-direction\"\u003eThrust Direction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/CANVWRC_dfc06348-4e7b-4893-ab4b-9b31a7bca99b.jpg?v=1771633608\" alt=\"Vetus Wireless Remote Control WRC, WRCBS, WRCKF, CANVWRC — Installation \u0026amp; User Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eRemote Control (Key Fob)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 VDC CR2032 (1x)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e433.92 Hz (as printed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C – 70°C (+32°F – 158°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g (2 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions WRCKF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 × 42 × 16 mm (3 1\/16\" × 1 5\/8\" × 5\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eReceiver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 VDC to 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum current (per output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 A (at 30 Volts DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e433.92 Hz (as printed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C – 70°C (+32°F – 158°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 g (28 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions WRCBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208 × 124 × 50 mm (8 3\/16\" × 4 7\/8\" × 1 15\/16\"); fixing slots 6 × 11 mm on 191 × 78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways disconnect the electrical supply during installation and maintenance of the thrusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the receiver as far as possible from large metal objects and electric motors; connect it as in the wiring diagrams. The red and green LEDs light briefly at power-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the antenna for good reception, fit the transmitter battery, pair the remote, check operation and change the thrust direction if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAN control is only for Vetus V-CAN controlled thrusters: a BOW PRO thruster must be connected through the CAN bus instead of relays. The CAN bus is a chain: connect the power supply and place a terminating resistor at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelay wiring colour code: 1 blue, 2 red (+), 3 black (-), 4 white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003ePairing a Transmitter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the receiver powered, press and hold ON on the new transmitter for about 2 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress and hold PROG on the receiver until the red LED lights (4 sec.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the new transmitter press any key and hold it until the red LED on the receiver flashes; wait for the red LED to go out before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eA maximum of 5 transmitters per receiver; adding a 6th deletes the 1st from the receiver memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-direction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eReversing the Thrust Direction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold PROG until the red LED lights (4 sec.), keep holding until yellow LED 1 or 2 blinks: bow thruster set-up. LED 1 = standard direction, LED 2 = reversed; a short press on PROG toggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold PROG again (4 sec.) until yellow LED 3 or 4 blinks: stern thruster set-up. LED 3 = standard, LED 4 = reversed; a short press toggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 10 seconds (or hold PROG 4 sec.) to leave set-up mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eUsing the Remote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold ON on the transmitter for 2 seconds; its LED flashes and it is ready. With CAN control, press ON to take or recover control; the green receiver LED shows it is ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 4 keys run bow and stern thrusters individually or together; the blue transmitter LED stays on while a key is pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum distance transmitter–receiver: 15 metres (50 ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC thrusters with relay control: about 1.5 seconds delay when switching between port and starboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmitter switches off after about 5 minutes unused; after 10 minutes unused the receiver switches the thrusters off and goes to standby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: remove both stainless clamps and the rear housing, lift out the circuit and replace the CR2032.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eReceiver LEDs (CAN)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLED\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen and red blinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication lost with a CAN thruster (the other one can still be used); press ON to clear once restored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen double blink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl taken by another panel; press ON to recover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow thruster overheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow thruster low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow 1 + 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow thruster overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStern thruster overheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStern thruster low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow 3 + 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStern thruster overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe OUT1–OUT4 LEDs show the relay outputs, not V-CAN commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vtscanvwrc","title":"Vetus V-CAN wireless remote controller for proportional thrusters","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience ultimate freedom and precision while maneuvering your vessel with the \u003cb\u003eVetus V-CAN wireless remote controller for proportional thrusters\u003c\/b\u003e. 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