Raymarine 150/400 manual

52	Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide

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Raymarine manual Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide

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 information Viii Check the Installation Kit Autopilot system core pack contentsRead this handbook Compass Rudder position sensorType 150G Type 400G Autopilot system other key components Autopilot system extended systemsDrive unit Control unit Obtain installation tools Check parts supplied Core pack parts supplied Course computer components D5378-1 Identify suitable locations EMC installation guidelines Rotary rudder position sensor location Suppression ferrites Connections to other equipment Install the Course Computer Installing the course computer involves these tasks Course computer installation dimensions Select the locationSuitable locations Unsuitable locations Orientation Remove the connector cover MinimumSecure the course computer Replacing the connector cover Course computer inputs, outputs and fuses Connecting cables to the terminals Using the fusesPower and Motor terminals Other terminals Attach the power cables Ferr ite Cable length Cable gauge Copper area Type 1 drive 12/24 Drive CR pump solenoidsType 2 drive 12 Type 2 drive 24 Install the Compass Compass description and dimensions Standard location Finding the most suitable location Steel-hulled boats Mount the compass Connect to the course computer Connecting SeaTalk or Nmea compasses Install the Rudder Position Sensor Rotary rudder position sensor installationIntroduction Ensuring correct alignment Vertical alignment Securing the sensor to the boat Attaching the sensor to the tiller armHorizontal alignment Attaching the tiller pin to the tiller arm Connecting to the course computer Attaching the connector rodChecking alignment Linear rudder position sensor installation Mounting Connecting to the course computer Install the Drive Unit Step Install the Control Unit Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computes Clamp 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 supply Separate course computer and instrument power Typical larger boat system Typical larger boat system Connecting Nmea equipment Course computer Nmea inputs/outputs Course computer Nmea 1 and 2 inputs Nmea 0183 received Information extracted Connecting several items of Nmea equipment Control unit Nmea inputsSeaTalk/NMEA interface Typical Nmea connections Option 1 without SeaTalk/NMEA interface Connecting optional components External alarmGyroPlus yaw sensor Handheld remotes Off switch Connecting spool valvesOther manufacturers’ drive units Setting-up the autopilot Course computer connections Maintenance Fault-findingRegular checks Servicing EMC, servicing and safety guidelines Product support Specifications Course computer specifications Course computer specifications contd Control unit functionalityControl unit Course computer Type 150G/400G Type 150/400 Type 100/300 Glossary Term Meaning VHF Index EMC Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide Index Type 150/400 Autopilot System Installation Guide Aft Rudder position sensor templatePage Limited Warranty Certificate Warranty Limitations Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East