Contents
Type 150/400 Autopilot System
Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide
Contents
Specifications
Maintenance
Glossary Index
About this handbook
Safety notices
Warranty
Important Information
Handbook information
EMC conformance
Viii
Autopilot system core pack contents
Check the Installation Kit
Read this handbook
Type 400G
Compass
Rudder position sensor
Type 150G
Control unit
Autopilot system other key components
Autopilot system extended systems
Drive unit
Check parts supplied
Obtain installation tools
Course computer components
Core pack parts supplied
Identify suitable locations
D5378-1
Rotary rudder position sensor location
EMC installation guidelines
Connections to other equipment
Suppression ferrites
Installing the course computer involves these tasks
Install the Course Computer
Select the location
Course computer installation dimensions
Suitable locations
Orientation
Unsuitable locations
Minimum
Remove the connector cover
Secure the course computer
Course computer inputs, outputs and fuses
Replacing the connector cover
Other terminals
Connecting cables to the terminals
Using the fuses
Power and Motor terminals
Ferr ite
Attach the power cables
Type 2 drive 24
Cable length Cable gauge Copper area
Type 1 drive 12/24 Drive CR pump solenoids
Type 2 drive 12
Compass description and dimensions
Install the Compass
Standard location
Steel-hulled boats
Finding the most suitable location
Connect to the course computer
Mount the compass
Connecting SeaTalk or Nmea compasses
Rotary rudder position sensor installation
Install the Rudder Position Sensor
Introduction
Vertical alignment
Ensuring correct alignment
Attaching the tiller pin to the tiller arm
Securing the sensor to the boat
Attaching the sensor to the tiller arm
Horizontal alignment
Attaching the connector rod
Connecting to the course computer
Checking alignment
Mounting
Linear rudder position sensor installation
Connecting to the course computer
Step
Install the Drive Unit
Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computes
Install the Control Unit
Clamp the Cables
Integrate the System
Single control unit, single power supply
Connecting SeaTalk equipment
Possible systems
Isolated control unit, single power supply
Isolated control unit, single power supply
Typical larger boat system
Separate course computer and instrument power
Typical larger boat system
Course computer Nmea inputs/outputs
Connecting Nmea equipment
Nmea 0183 received Information extracted
Course computer Nmea 1 and 2 inputs
Control unit Nmea inputs
Connecting several items of Nmea equipment
SeaTalk/NMEA interface
Option 1 without SeaTalk/NMEA interface
Typical Nmea connections
Handheld remotes
Connecting optional components
External alarm
GyroPlus yaw sensor
Connecting spool valves
Off switch
Other manufacturers’ drive units
Course computer connections
Setting-up the autopilot
Servicing
Maintenance
Fault-finding
Regular checks
Product support
EMC, servicing and safety guidelines
Course computer specifications
Specifications
Course computer Type 150G/400G Type 150/400 Type 100/300
Course computer specifications contd
Control unit functionality
Control unit
Term Meaning
Glossary
VHF
EMC
Index
Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide
Index
Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide
Rudder position sensor template
Aft
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Warranty Limitations
Limited Warranty Certificate
United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East
Factory Service Centers