Garmin AUTOPILOT TR-1- Manuals

4 5 Pump & Motor �� �� �� �� *Shadow Drive 1) Mount Horizontally and as level as possible 2) May be located in the Port or Starboard Hydraulic Lines 3) Use a length of hose between helm and Shadow Drive Valve 4) DO NOT install Valve directly to helm! 5) A Tee fitting MUST NOT be installed betwee...

6 7 Pump & Motor �� �� �� �� ! Before starting the hydraulic installation, please verify the type of hydraulic steering in the boat. If it does not match the hydraulic layouts in this manual, call TR-1 technical support for specific installation procedures. Dual Helm Hydraulic Layout Return line...

6 7 # 3 Remote/ Handheld Compass Ball Shadow Drive Warning Horn Deckmount On/Off Switch # 2 # 1 # 5 # 4 Orange and Black Twisted Wire Red and Black Twisted Wire Red ( + ) Black( - ) Blue (- ) Orange ( + ) Red Black Brown Green Battery + - Port Engine Tach STBD Engine Tach Blue ( + ) Black ( - ) Brow...

8 9 NOTE: Before proceeding with the installation, read these instructions thoroughly. TR-1 Autopilots cannot accept responsibility for installations where instructions have not been followed, where substitute parts have been used, or where modifications have been made to our products. Chapter I Gla...

8 9 Section I Installation Check List Please read all installation instructions before proceeding with the install! The TR-1 Gladiator is designed and manufactured to meet the harsh marine environment. However, no electronics can perform as intended unless installed, setup and maintained properly. P...

10 11 Pump Unit: This pump unit is designed for cylinder or cylinders equilivant to 10 - 25 cubic inches only. The Pump unit will need to be mounted within at least 20” of the ECU . It will need to be mounted in a horizontal position to a solid surface. Do not lengthen or splice the #5 wire or the o...

12 13 Installation Of Pump Unit Hydraulic Pump and Motor Assembly: Mount the pump unit using the template provided. Mount the pump to a solid surface using the #14 x 1” pan head sheet metal screws provided. The pump unit connects to #5 at the ECU and the orange and black twisted wires connect to the...

14 15 E lectronic Control Unit (ECU) : Mount the ECU using the template provided. Mount it to a solid surface using the four #8 x 5/8” Phillips Pan Head screws included in the accessory pack. The ECU will need to be mounted within 20” of the pump unit. (Wire length only allows for 20” and cannot be ...

14 15 Step two: Placing ball in bracket Place the ball, wires down, into the bracket and capture it by snapping the cage over the ball, sliding the tips of the cage between the ball and the legs of the bracket. Do the two legs without the thumbscrew fi rst. Rotate cage upwards to catch the bracket w...

16 17 NMEA 0183 Connections The Autopilot does not need to connect to a GPS for the autopilot to work, but if you want to use waypoint steering you must connect to a GPS and set North see page 29. The Autopilot will accept NMEA input from two GPS units and transmit NMEA to one receiving device. Only...

16 17 The TR-1 Autopilot is designed in conformance with the NMEA 0183 standard. The TR-1 will communicate reliably and safely when connected to other devices that meet this standard with the normal wire connections. Some manufacturers imply that they conform to the standard when in fact they do not...

18 19 The shadow drive valve must be mounted in a level horizontal position using the cable ties & mounts with screws included in installation pack It should be mounted in-line between the helm and the hydraulic pump and motor. It must be mounted lower than the helm, but higher than the pump. El...

18 19 Fig 23 To pump & Cylinder To Helm (Close up view) Compass Ball Shadow Drive # 4 Red Black Brown Green The shadow drive valve must be mounted in a level horizontal position using the cable ties & mounts with screws included in installation pack See Fig. 23 . Installation Of Shadow Drive...

20 21 The electrical connections for the warning horn are made at the compass ball. The Black ( - ) and Red (+ ) wire on the warning horn connect to the Blue (- ) and Orange ( + ) coming from the Compass Ball. Mount the warning horn using the cable tie and mount with screw included in your installat...

20 21 If the material you wish to mount the Deckmount switch in is less than 1⁄4” thick: Drill a hole 15/32” diameter, and perpendicular to the surface. Unscrew the waterproof bezel. Use the washers on the neck of switch to take up excess space. Put the switch button, with washer, through the hole f...

22 23 Corded Mount: Different options are available. TR-1 has an optional clip than can be purchased separately, Fig. 29. Fig. 29 Flush Mount: Remove the back cover of handheld. Using the back of the handheld as a guide drill 2 1/4” holes into your dash. Drill a 3rd 5/8” hole in the center of those ...

22 23 Tach Sensor Cables: The tachometry connection is a very intricate part of the Gladiator and must always be connected . In most cases this can be simply done behind the dashboard at the tachometer display or just before the display. You must always refer to the engine’s owner’s manual or shop m...

24 25 Connections to the battery should be made last. Connect the ground side first. Connect the black (-) wire to the negative (-) side of the battery first. Connect the orange (+) wire to the positive (+) side of the battery terminal. We prefer that the system is connected directly to a battery, b...

26 27 Section II Dockside Setup and Sea Trial Setup of Autopilot Y our autopilot needs to be setup and tuned to your boat dynamics and motor configuration. It is important to get the autopilot operating the best in can. The Dockside Setup and the Sea Trial Setup are steps that must be followed to ac...

26 27 Sea Trial Setup: Steps 10-15 will need to be performed on open water, free of obstacles. 10. Calibrate your compass. The autopilot compass is made with a fl uxgate. Like all compass installations, fl uxgate installations are susceptible to local magnetic disturbances that will cause erroneous ...

28 29 11. Restart the autopilot by pressing and releasing the Deckmount On/Off switch. 12. Autotune. The autopilot’s autotune function can really simplify the problem of adjusting the feedback gains. The autotuner will adjust the gains well enough that you may not need to do any additional adjustmen...

28 29 14. Set North. This needs to be done if any GPS or radar overlay functions are going to be used. To run a GPS course requires that the autopilot compass is in agreement with the GPS’s magnetic map. You need to set North with the pilot in standby mode. Setting North may require a signifi cant a...

30 31 Section III Trouble Shooting Guide Autopilot does not hold heading. 1. Did you calibrate the compass? a. Calibration must be done for the autopilot to work correctly. See pages 30 2. Has some kind of magnetic interference been introduced within 24” of the Compass? 3. Is Compass Ball and Bracke...

32 33 Section IV: How to Change Parameters of Setup Codes Using the Table of Setup Codes on the following pages as a guide, follow the instructions below on how to change any of the factory defaults. Remember-All changes must be downloaded and saved into permanent memory for the changes to take effe...

32 33 Table of Setup Codes and Values of the Parameters NAVIGATION FUNCTION CODES Description Code Values of the Parameters Factory Defaults Navigation Gain 15 1 lowest gain, 73 highest gain 50 Navigation Trim Gain 16 1 lowest gain, 73 highest gain 49 Code 15 & 16: Most GPS systems only send cro...

34 35 Table of Setup Codes and Parameters FINE TUNING CODES Description Code Values of the Parameters Factory Defaults Acceleration Limiter 5 1 lowest accel, 100 Highest accel 39 Code 5: This parameter limits the aggressiveness of the autopilot controlled turns. Turn it up to allow higher rate turns...

36 37 GPS Manufacturer Model From GPS To Autopilot NMEA In #1 To Autopilot NMEA In #2 NMEA Out Radar Overlay Furuno 1850-D/F/DF White ( + ) Black ( - ) Yellow ( + ) White ( - ) Blue ( + ) Brown ( - ) Yellow ( + ) Green ( - ) Furuno 1700/1700C/ 1710C White ( + ) Black ( - ) Yellow ( + ) White ( - ) B...

36 37 GPS Manufacturer Model From GPS To Autopilot NMEA In #1 To Autopilot NMEA In #2 NMEA Out Radar Overlay Red ( + ) Black ( - ) Garmin GPS Map 238 GPS Map 188 NMEA Out, Com 1 tx Blue ( + ) Black ( - ) Yellow ( + ) White ( - ) Blue ( + ) Brown ( - ) N/A Garmin E-Trex White ( + ) Black ( - ) Yellow...

38 39 GPS Manufacturer Model From GPS To Autopilot NMEA In #1 To Autopilot NMEA In #2 NMEA Out Radar Overlay Red ( + ) Black ( - ) Lowrance LMS 332/337 Yellow ( + ) Bare Grnd Wire ( - ) Must have Version 1.2 Software to work Yellow ( + ) White ( - ) Blue ( + ) Brown ( - ) N/A Lowrance LMS 320 LMS 32...

40 41 Chapter II Installation of Wireless Remote ................ This chapter will provide detailed information to accurately and successfully install the TR-1 Gladiator Wireless Remote Unit. Section I: Parts List Section II : Introduction Remote Functions Section III: Installation Installation Con...

40 41 Item Description Part # Qty. 1 Wireless keypad transmitter 120-2420-02 2 2 Neck Lanyard 305-2401-00 1 3 Antenna Antenna Base #4-40 x 3/8 Php Screw 240-2452-00 340-2451-00 310-0072-03 1 1 1 4 Receiver/cable assembly 130-2410-00 1 9 #4-40 x 1 Oval head Screw 310-0104-16 2 8 #4 x 1 Php Sheet Meta...

42 43 Item Description Part # Qty. 1 Wireless keypad transmitter 120-2420-00 2 2 Neck Lanyard 305-2401-00 1 3 Antenna Antenna Base #4-40 x 3/8 Php Screw 240-2452-00 340-2451-00 310-0072-03 1 1 1 4 Receiver/cable assembly 130-2410-00 1 9 #4-40 x 1 Oval head Screw 310-0104-16 2 8 #4 x 1 Php Sheet Meta...

42 43 Thank You Thank You for the purchase of your TR-1 Gladiator wireless remote. TR-1 wireless remote has been designed to give fishermen that competitive edge in fishing and unparalleled precision and control of their boat. TR-1 Autopilots is dedicated to create the finest controls and guidance s...

44 45 Thank you for purchasing this accessory for your TR-1 Autopilot. Please read and understand this manual before installing and operating this system. The TR-1 wireless remote control is an add on system that provides the two most often used functions of the standard TR-1 wired remote in a compa...

44 45 The Five Button wireless remote control is an add on system that provides the fi ve most often used functions of the standard TR-1 Wired Remote in a compact wireless form. Note: The wireless remote does not replace your existing handheld. You will need your wired handheld to tune your autopilo...

46 47 When installing the wireless remote system: 1) Mount the receiver box and antenna away from sources of electronic interference such as the autopilot hydraulic pump and the engines ignition systems. 1. Mount the receiver box. Use the screws provided, or use wire ties. 2. Mount the antenna using...

46 47 Each keypad transmitter transmits its own unique identification code when a button is pressed. The receiver computer must be programmed to recognize your transmitter. Program the receiver/transmitter pair by: 1) Turn the TR-1 Autopilot on. 2) Watch the LED on the receiver box, when it starts b...

48 Limited Warranty This TR-1 product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, TR-1 will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no c...