Page 2 - Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System; Handbook information; Installation Procedures
2 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improve...
Page 3 - Additional parts required; instruction and tiewraps.
3 Please refer to the back of this handbook for a detailed schematic diagram 1.2 Parts Supplied s Additional parts required To complete the installation you will also require the Autopilot Interface kit from Volvo Penta. Part Number 3819744, comprising of a Gateway, Ysplit, Assembly instruction and ...
Page 4 - Planning the installation; Important Safety Information
4 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System 1.3 Planning the installation Important Safety Information WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury...
Page 5 - EMC Installation Guidelines; guidelines; Product disposal; working life), please do so in accordance with local regulations.; S3G Course Computer; instructions for the IPS S3G and fluxgate compass.
5 replace commonsense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. EMC Installation Guidelines Please refer to the SmartPilot Commissioning Guide for applicable EMC guidelines Product disposal When you want to dispose of this product...
Page 6 - CAUTION: The DPU is not waterproof and so must be installed in a; • It is at least 20 in (500 mm) from radio receiving equipment.; Fitting the Data Processing Unit; each screwhead is at least 15 mm from the surface.
6 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System CAUTION: The DPU is not waterproof and so must be installed in a dry location. The DPU must be positioned below decks in a dry location where:• It is protected against physical damage. • It is at least 9 in (230 mm) from a compass. • It is at least 20 in (500 mm) f...
Page 8 - Bus connectors; SeaTalk and NMEA2000 connections; Incorrectly connected power supplies could cause damage to the
8 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System Bus connectors If you are working with unterminated cable, use the details in the table below to ascertain the correct connections. Cable boots are available to cover the spade terminals used to connect unterminated SeaTalk 2 cables. SeaTalk and NMEA2000 connection...
Page 10 - Cable preparation; use the method illustrated below to connect each wire.; Connections to DPU; Ferrites
10 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System 1.9 Cable preparation In an IPS system, cables not already fitted with molded connectors must be correctly prepared for connection. The DPU uses colorcoded, spring retention connectors. To make a secure connection to a spring retention connector, prepare the cable...
Page 11 - plug and strip the cable as described above.; Connect the red and black wires of the SHORT SeaTalk
11 SeaTalk Using the appropriate cable, connect the SeaTalk terminal on the DPU to one of the SeaTalk terminals on the S3G Autopilot. You will need to cut off the molded plug and strip the cable as described above. Note: Note that the terminals are color coded to match the cable. SeaTalk 2 Connect t...
Page 12 - Securing cables and replacing cover; Additional connections; Using the grounding cable
12 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System NMEA 2000 Using one of the SHORT SeaTalk 2 cables, connect the NMEA 2000 terminal on the DPU to the FOURTH terminal of the 5way SeaTalk 2 connector block. Securing cables and replacing cover When all of the DPU cables have all been connected, secure each cable to ...
Page 13 - Raymarine Technical Support Department.; Connecting to the Volvo Penta system; Volvo Penta Gateway; Consult your Volvo Penta dealer before making any changes to; Plug the LONG SeaTalk; Do NOT connect the Raymarine VP interface cable to NMEA2000,; the connector on the Volvo Penta Gateway.
13 unterminated end of the cable is stripped, for connection to the vessel’s RF ground point.If you require additional advice on grounding the IPS DPU, please contact the Raymarine Technical Support Department. 1.12 Connecting to the Volvo Penta system Volvo Penta Gateway CAUTION: Consult your Volvo...
Page 14 - Ysplit cable; DOES NOT have a yellow “MUTILINK” label.; Postinstallation Checks
14 Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot System Ysplit cable Connect the Ysplit cable to the Volvo Penta Gateway. Use the connection that DOES NOT have a yellow “MUTILINK” label. Finally, connect to the Volvo Penta system bus using the “MULTILINK” ends of the Ysplit cable. 1.13 EMC Conformance Always check the ...