Raymarine manual Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide

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Contents Type 150/400 Autopilot System Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide Contents Maintenance SpecificationsGlossary Index About this handbook Warranty Safety noticesImportant Information EMC conformance Handbook informationViii Check the Installation Kit Autopilot system core pack contentsRead this handbook Compass Rudder position sensorType 150G Type 400GAutopilot system other key components Autopilot system extended systemsDrive unit Control unitObtain installation tools Check parts suppliedCore pack parts supplied Course computer componentsD5378-1 Identify suitable locationsEMC installation guidelines Rotary rudder position sensor locationSuppression ferrites Connections to other equipmentInstall the Course Computer Installing the course computer involves these tasksCourse computer installation dimensions Select the locationSuitable locations Unsuitable locations OrientationRemove the connector cover MinimumSecure the course computer Replacing the connector cover Course computer inputs, outputs and fusesConnecting cables to the terminals Using the fusesPower and Motor terminals Other terminalsAttach the power cables Ferr iteCable length Cable gauge Copper area Type 1 drive 12/24 Drive CR pump solenoidsType 2 drive 12 Type 2 drive 24Install the Compass Compass description and dimensionsStandard location Finding the most suitable location Steel-hulled boatsMount the compass Connect to the course computerConnecting SeaTalk or Nmea compasses Install the Rudder Position Sensor Rotary rudder position sensor installationIntroduction Ensuring correct alignment Vertical alignmentSecuring the sensor to the boat Attaching the sensor to the tiller armHorizontal alignment Attaching the tiller pin to the tiller armConnecting to the course computer Attaching the connector rodChecking alignment Linear rudder position sensor installation MountingConnecting to the course computer Install the Drive Unit StepInstall the Control Unit Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computesClamp the Cables Integrate the System Connecting SeaTalk equipment Single control unit, single power supplyPossible systems Isolated control unit, single power supply Isolated control unit, single power supplySeparate course computer and instrument power Typical larger boat systemTypical larger boat system Connecting Nmea equipment Course computer Nmea inputs/outputsCourse computer Nmea 1 and 2 inputs Nmea 0183 received Information extractedConnecting several items of Nmea equipment Control unit Nmea inputsSeaTalk/NMEA interface Typical Nmea connections Option 1 without SeaTalk/NMEA interfaceConnecting optional components External alarmGyroPlus yaw sensor Handheld remotesOff switch Connecting spool valvesOther manufacturers’ drive units Setting-up the autopilot Course computer connectionsMaintenance Fault-findingRegular checks ServicingEMC, servicing and safety guidelines Product supportSpecifications Course computer specificationsCourse computer specifications contd Control unit functionalityControl unit Course computer Type 150G/400G Type 150/400 Type 100/300Glossary Term MeaningVHF Index EMCType 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide Index Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide Aft Rudder position sensor templatePage Limited Warranty Certificate Warranty LimitationsFactory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East