Page 2 - Installation Operating Handbook
Installation Operating Handbook Nautech Limiied, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth Hampshire, PO3 England. Telephone (0705) 693611, Telex 86384 NAUTEC G.
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1 . G e n e r a l D e s c r i p t i o n 1.1.1 Course Computer1.1.2 Control Unit1.1.3 Compass 1 Transducer 1.1.5 Auxiliary Alarm1 Radio Navigation Interface 1.2 Hydraulic Drive Units 1.2.1 Type 0 Hydraulic Drive 1.2.2 Type 1 Hydraulic Drive 2 . I n s t a l l a t i o n 2.1 Course Computer2.1....
Page 4 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION; Course Computer; Control Unit
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Congratulations on choosing the It offers o u t s t a n d i n g s e l f s t e e r i n g c a p a b i l i t y f o r a wide range of modern powercraft e q u i p p e d w i t h h y d r a u l i c s t e e r i n g . The u s e s m i c r o p r o c e s s o r b a s e d t e c h n o l o g y...
Page 7 - Compass
l Thread the interconnect cable through the hole, peel off the backing from the pads (Fig. 5). l Press the unit onto the mounting surface maintaining pressure for 30seconds to ensure a strong bond. The control unit interconnect cable is now ready for connection to the coursecomputer (See 2.3). Where...
Page 8 - I n s t a l l a t i o n P r e c a u t i o n s; Transducer; B a r e
the rudder reference unit arm and tiller F i g . 9 arm. If it is more convenient, the rudder reference unit may be mounted upside down (label downwards), but if this isdone, the red and green wires must bereversed in the connector unit. It is important to ensure that dimensions A and B (fig. 11) are...
Page 9 - HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT; b e s o u n d a s a n y a i r i n t r o d u c e d
2.2 HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT General guidelines The hydraulic drive unit should bem o u n t e d c l e a r o f s p r a y a n d t h e p o s s i b i l i t yof immersion in water. It should belocated as near as possible to thehydraulic steering cylinder. It is importantto bolt the hydraulic drive unit secur...
Page 12 - PROCEDURES
3.2.3 Operating Mode indicationand Course Display T h e o p e r a t i n g m o d e o f t h e a u t o p i l o t i sindicated by a flashing red LED, assummarised OPERATING MODE S T A N D B YAutopilot switched on butn o t e n g a g e d LED FLASHING CODE AU-t-0 A u t o p i l o t e n g a g e d t o s t e e...
Page 13 - not; Stand; Control
left in this condition the rudder willeventually be driven hard over. If, however, the vessel were moving through thew a t e r , t h e p r o g r e s s i v e a p p l i c a t i o n o fadditional helm would eventually returnthe vessel to the correct course with the necessary standing helm applied. Retu...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENT; stable; oversteer; UNSATISFACTORY STEERING; If vessel wanders under pilot control
4.2 RUDDER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The rudder control setting recommendedon page 22 will provide stable control for initial sea trials. However, power craft canvary widely in their response to the helmand further adjustment of the ruddercontrol setting may improve theA u t o h e l m ’ s s t e e r i n g c...
Page 15 - FAULT LOCATION PROCEDURE
6. MAINTENANCE The autopilot is one of the most used andhardest working items of equipment onboard, and therefore must receive its fair s h a r e o f a t t e n t i o n a n d r o u t i n emaintenance. Regular inspection of the installation is recommended in the following areas w h e r e a p p l i c a...
Page 16 - Proof of Purchase
8. WARRANTY, AFTER SALES SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY Nautech or its appointed Distributors orService Centres will, subject to the conditions below, rectify any failures inthis product due to faulty manufacturewhich becomes apparent within twelve m o n t h s o f i t s p u r c h a s e d a t e . Equipment...
Page 17 - SERUICECENTRES UK,Eireand Channel Islands; OVERSEASREPRESENTATIVES
9. SERUICECENTRES UK,Eireand Channel Islands Marine 0705 693611 Marine Ltd Hampshire0 2 4 3 3 7 8 3 1 4 Marina 0243 511070 Southampton Water a K Hampshire Hudson Marine Electronics Lane Hamble 0 7 0 3 4 5 5 1 2 9 Marine Electronics Marine l o w 0 9 8 3 2 9 3 9 9 6 Marine Ltd Lane Hampshire0 5 9 0 7 ...