The User Interface

The user interface displayed on the touchscreen, consists of a status and monitoring bar, a nautical chart with current position and a settings and functions menu.

L KM N O PQRBA J CD E F GH I

A. State of charge
B. Speed
C. Power
D. Energy consumption
E. Range
F. Course Over Ground

G. Roll angle
H. Throttle indicator
I. Rudder angle
J. Nautical chart with position

K. Settings bar
L. Display settings
M. Driving settings
N. Retraction settings
O. Charging settings
P. Audio settings
Q. Output settings
R. System settings

The Settings menu

The following icons are displayed in the settings menu, in the user interface:

Display settings – Controls the brightness of the display and steering wheel, night mode, touch settings and more.

Driving settings – Use Auto routing; press and hold on your destination. The route and remaining state of charge is calculated.

Retraction settings – Controls the front and aft foil system for driving or maintenance, ensure the locked/unlocked status of the foils, and change retraction mode.

Charging settings – On the left side bar, check the boat status and charging power, time left until fully charged, range using the state of charge at hand, and what actions to take in case of cable error. On the right sidebar, check charging current and today’s use of effect. Schedule charging and enable Storage mode.

Audio settings – Controls the audio settings.

Output settings – Controls the boat lights, perform manual start of the automatic bilge pumps, and check the status of the AIS (Automatic Identification System).

System settings – Turns the touchscreen on or off.

Error messages and notifications in the user interface

The user interface displays alerts of deviations in temperature and capacity, such as:

  • High propulsion unit temperature
  • High battery compartment temperature
  • Low insulation resistance
  • Overheated motor controllers

Loss of propulsion, motor and converter high temperature, and very low insulation resistance are displayed as trip alarms.

Low state of charge is indicated as follows:

  • 20% – “battery low”
  • 10% – “battery critical low”
  • 0% – “battery empty”

Software updates

Software updates, such as bug fixes or improvements, are pushed to the boat when it is connected . The user interface indicates that an update is available. If the software update fails , you will be prompted every three hours to install the update. An update usually takes about 1–3 minutes, depending on the boat’s connection speed.

The Candela app

At the purchase of your C-8, you will get access to the Candela app. Visit candela.com to download it. The app can be used to control and monitor functions in the user interface, such as:

  • Audio
  • Lights
  • Boat location
  • State of charge
  • Trip history
  • Geofence Security (anti-theft, optional)