Raymarine 150/400

ii Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide

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Contents

Main Page Contents Page About this handbook Important Information Warranty Safety notices WARNING: Product installation WARNING: Electrical safety EMC conformance Handbook information viii Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Type 150/400 autopilot system Key components Other equipment Typical drive units Step 1: Check the Installation Kit WARNING: Product installation 1.1 Read this handbook The autopilot system core pack contents Course computer 1.2 Obtain installation tools 1.3 Check parts supplied Step 1: Check the Installation Kit 5 Step 1 Core pack parts supplied Step 2: Check Locations 2.1 Identify suitable locations 2.2 EMC installation guidelines Suppression ferrites Connections to other equipment Step 3: Install the Course Computer 3.1 Select the location Suitable locations Unsuitable locations WARNING: Orientation 3.2 Secure the course computer 3.3 Remove the connector cover Step 3: Install the Course Computer 13 Step 3 Replacing the connector cover Course computer inputs, outputs and fuses Connecting cables to the terminals Power and Motor terminals Other terminals Using the fuses 3.4 Attach the power cables WARNING: Electrical safety 16 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 3 Table 3-1:Recommended power supply cable sizes (stranded cables) Table 3-2:Recommended power cable fuse and circuit breaker sizes Step 4: Install the Compass Compass description and dimensions 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.1 Select the location Standard location Finding the most suitable location Steel-hulled boats 4.2 Mount the compass 4.3 Connect to the course computer 4.4 Connecting SeaTalk or NMEA compasses Step 5: Install the Rudder Position Sensor 5.1 Rotary rudder position sensor - installation Introduction 5.1 5.2 Ensuring correct alignment Vertical alignment Horizontal alignment Securing the sensor to the boat Attaching the sensor to the tiller arm Attaching the tiller pin to the tiller arm Attaching the connector rod Checking alignment Connecting to the course computer 5.2 Linear rudder position sensor - installation Introduction Mounting Connecting to the course computer Step 6: Install the Drive Unit Step 7: Install the Control Unit Connecting to the course computer Step 8: Clamp the Cables Step 9: Integrate the System 9.1 Connecting SeaTalk equipment Possible systems Single control unit, single power supply Isolated control unit, single power supply Separate course computer and instrument power Typical larger boat system Step 9: Integrate the System 35 Typical larger boat system 9.2 Connecting NMEA equipment WARNING: Connections to other equipment Course computer NMEA inputs/outputs Step 9: Integrate the System 37 Control unit NMEA inputs SeaTalk/NMEA interface Connecting several items of NMEA equipment Step 9: Integrate the System 39 Typical NMEA connections 9.3 Connecting optional components GyroPlus yaw sensor Handheld remotes External alarm Wind vane (sail boats) 9.4 Setting-up the autopilot Maintenance Regular checks Fault-findin g Servicing EMC, servicing and safety guidelines Product support Specifications 45 Specifications 46 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Control unit functionality WARNING: Glossary 47 Glossary 48 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Index Page Page Page Aft Rudder position sensor template Page Limited Warranty Certificate Warranty Limitations Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East