Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PowerPilot Raymarine
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Installation & Operating Handbook Nautech Limiied, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth Hampshire, PO3 STO, England. Telephone (0705) 693611, Telex 86384 NAUTEC G.
CONTENTS 1. General Description 1.1.1 Course Computer 1.1.2 Control Unit 1.1.3 Fluxgate Compass 1 .1.4 RuddepReference Transducer 1.1.5 Auxiliary Alarm 1 .1.6 Radio Navigation Interface 1.2 Hydraulic Drive Units 1.2.1 Type 0 Hydraulic Drive 1.2.2 Type 1 Hydraulic Drive 2.
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Congratulations on choosing the Autohelm PowerPilot. It offers outstanding self steering capability for a wide range of modern powercraft equipped with hydraulic steering.
1.1.4 Rudder Reference Transducer The rudder reference transducer provides the course computer with a precise rudder position. It is mounted on a suitable base adjacent to the rudder stock. The interconnecting cable connects directly to the course computer connector unit.
2. INSTALMTION WARNING professionally or alternatively professional The Autohelm PowerPilot requires correct advice be obtained if you intend to install installation if it is to provide accurate safe the system yourself.
l Thread the interconnect cable through the 17mm (518in) hole, peel off the backing from the pads (Fig. 5). l Press the unit onto the mounting surface maintaining pressure for 30 seconds to ensure a strong bond. The control unit interconnect cable is now ready for connection to the course computer (See 2.
the rudder reference unit arm and tiller Fig. 9 arm. If it is more convenient, the rudder reference unit may be mounted upside down (label downwards), but if this is done, the red and green wires must be reversed in the connector unit. It is important to ensure that dimensions A and B (fig.
2.2 HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT General guidelines The hydraulic drive unit should be mounted clear of spray and the possibility of immersion in water. It should be located as near as possible to the hydraulic steering cylinder.
. I 2.3 CABLING AND POWER SUPPLIES 2.3.1 Signal Cabling Cable interconnections between all sub system modules are shown schematically (in Figs 1 and 12). All peripheral units connect to the connector unit where they are permanently hard wired to colour coded connector blocks situated on a central printed circuit board (Fig.
3. OPERATION The power supply must be led from the main distribution panel and protected by means of a 25 amp fuse or current overload trip switch. A separate 5 amp fuse must be fitted in the electronic power supply cable.
3.2.3 Operating Mode indication and Course Display The operating mode of the autopilot is indicated by a flashing red LED, as summarised below:- OPERATING MODE STAND BY Autopilot switched on but not e.
left in this condition the rudder will eventually be driven hard over. If, however, the vessel were moving through the water, the progressive application of additional helm would eventually return the vessel to the correct course with the necessary standing helm applied.
4.2 RUDDER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The rudder control setting recommended on page 22 will provide stable control for initial sea trials. However, power craft can vary widely in their response to the helm and further adjustment of the rudder control setting may improve the Autohelm’s steering characteristics.
6. MAINTENANCE The autopilot is one of the most used and hardest working items of equipment on board, and therefore must receive its fair share of attention and routine maintenance. Regular inspection of the installation is recommended in the following areas where applicable.
8. WARRANTY, AFTER SALES SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY Nautech or its appointed Distributors or Service Centres will, subject to the conditions below, rectify any failures in this product due to faulty manufacture which becomes apparent within twelve months of its purchase date.
9. SERUICECENTRES - UK,Eireand Channel Islands Greenham Marine Ltd Ponsmo;th Hdmphwe 0705 693611 PortsmouthlChichester Harbour Greenham Marine Ltd EmrwonhYacht Harbour Thaney Road Emsworth Hampshire 0.
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