Type 150/400 Autopilot System
Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide
Contents
Glossary Index
Maintenance
Specifications
About this handbook
Important Information
Warranty
Safety notices
Handbook information
EMC conformance
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Read this handbook
Check the Installation Kit
Autopilot system core pack contents
Rudder position sensor
Compass
Type 150G
Type 400G
Autopilot system extended systems
Autopilot system other key components
Drive unit
Control 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
Suitable locations
Course computer installation dimensions
Select the location
Orientation
Unsuitable locations
Secure the course computer
Remove the connector cover
Minimum
Course computer inputs, outputs and fuses
Replacing the connector cover
Using the fuses
Connecting cables to the terminals
Power and Motor terminals
Other terminals
Ferr ite
Attach the power cables
Type 1 drive 12/24 Drive CR pump solenoids
Cable length Cable gauge Copper area
Type 2 drive 12
Type 2 drive 24
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
Introduction
Install the Rudder Position Sensor
Rotary rudder position sensor installation
Vertical alignment
Ensuring correct alignment
Attaching the sensor to the tiller arm
Securing the sensor to the boat
Horizontal alignment
Attaching the tiller pin to the tiller arm
Checking alignment
Connecting to the course computer
Attaching the connector rod
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
Possible systems
Connecting SeaTalk equipment
Single control unit, single power supply
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
SeaTalk/NMEA interface
Connecting several items of Nmea equipment
Control unit Nmea inputs
Option 1 without SeaTalk/NMEA interface
Typical Nmea connections
External alarm
Connecting optional components
GyroPlus yaw sensor
Handheld remotes
Other manufacturers’ drive units
Off switch
Connecting spool valves
Course computer connections
Setting-up the autopilot
Fault-finding
Maintenance
Regular checks
Servicing
Product support
EMC, servicing and safety guidelines
Course computer specifications
Specifications
Control unit functionality
Course computer specifications contd
Control unit
Course computer Type 150G/400G Type 150/400 Type 100/300
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
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