Page 2 - Contents
2 3 Contents Section II: Setup..........................................29 Dockside Setup 26 Sea Trial Setup 27 Compass Calibration 27 Autotune 28 Set North 29 Fine Tuning 30 Section III: Troubleshooting........................31 Section IV: Changing Codes.......................32 Table of Setup Cod...
Page 3 - TR-1 Gladiator 2.1 Liter System Parts List; Electronic Control Unit:
2 3 Compass Ball: 120-2250-00 3-ea. Pan head sheet metal screws #8x1”: 310-0071-03 Compass Ball bracket Compass Ball capture cage All screws and washers are included in the accessory pack Handheld: 120-2520-00 TR-1 Gladiator 2.1 Liter System Parts List Pump Unit: 120-2568-00 4 ea. #14 x 1” Phillips ...
Page 4 - Pan Head Screw; ea. Cable tie mounts; TR-1 Gladiator System Parts List
4 5 Deckmount: 120-2515-00 2 ea. #4 x 3/8” Pan Head Screw 310-0072-03 Warning Horn: 120-2525-00 Tach Sensor Cable: 120-2510-00 Shadow Drive/Flow Switch 120-2580-00 Battery Cable with Fuse: 120-2530-00 Accessory Pack 120-2570-00: 10 ea.wire connectors: 290-0100-00 3 ea. wire ties Wht 11”: 305-0002-06...
Page 5 - Single Helm Hydraulic Layout; Port Fitting
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...
Page 6 - Dual Helm Hydraulic Layout
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...
Page 7 - Electrical Layout; ECU; Black
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...
Page 8 - Chapter I; Gladiator Installation & Setup
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...
Page 9 - Section I; Installation Check List; 1 can vary depending on certain conditions and the installer.); If you read through the instructions
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...
Page 11 - Environment, System Maintenance
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...
Page 13 - Installation Of Pump Unit; Hydraulic Pump and Motor Assembly:; Mount the pump unit using the template provided. Mount the pump
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...
Page 14 - Do not use any grease inside the pico connections on the ECU; Keep the orange and black twisted; Keep Separated; Installation Of Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
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 ...
Page 15 - Step two: Placing ball in bracket; See; Step one: Mounting the Compass Ball; The Compass Ball connects to #4 on the ECU.; The Compass needs to be mounted in the; front 1/2 of the boat; Compass ball contains a fl uxgate compass which is; sensitive to magnetic disturbances,; be aware of what is around it; Step Three: Adjusting Compass Ball; Do not mount the compass; Installation of Compass Ball; Step Four: Connection; Connect Compass Ball to the ECU at connection #4.
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...
Page 16 - ) Slide the blue connectors over the wires (; Fig; Blue Connectors; (for connecting wires from the Shadow Drive, Warning Horn and GPS); devices, please read page 21
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...
Page 17 - ground to the same power ground as the TR-1.; It is VERY; Please contact TR-1 Autopilots technical support at; Non-Compliant NMEA 0183 Devices
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...
Page 18 - level horizontal position; Electrical Connections:; Do Not Install; Do Not Install; the Shadow Drive in the return or compensating line.; Do Not; Installation Of Shadow Drive Valve (Single Helm Station)
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...
Page 19 - level horizontal position; Installation Of Shadow Drive Valve (Dual Helm Station); Install it as shown in the system; trapped and cause the autopilot not to work properly.; Air can and will get trapped in the valve during installation and; hose between the fi tting at the helm and the Shadow Drive valve.; Do Not; Upper Helm; Lo
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...
Page 20 - Installation Of Warning Horn
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...
Page 21 - Installation of On/Off Switch Using Waterproof Bezel; please install the switch using the waterproof bezel provided.; Installation of Deckmount On/Off Switch
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...
Page 22 - Flush Mount; Installation Of Handheld; Mic Clip Part Numbers:
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 ...
Page 23 - Tachometry Connections
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...
Page 25 - wire. Be sure to include the fuse holder when extending wire.; As with any hydraulic system, the; air must be purged completely; from; All; Hydraulic lines, Helms, Cylinders, Gladiator pump and; Extended Length; Battery Connections
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...
Page 26 - Section II; Dockside Setup and Sea Trial Setup of Autopilot; Standby; up arrow
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...
Page 27 - HOLD
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 ...
Page 28 - Restart the autopilot; If the tune was good or suspect download to permanent memory
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...
Page 29 - This needs to be done; if any GPS or radar overlay functions are going to be used.; With The GPS Connected to Autopilot:; Set North
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...
Page 31 - Section III; Trouble Shooting Guide; must no
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...
Page 32 - How to Change Parameters of Setup Codes; To make the selected Functions into startup defaults
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...
Page 33 - Table of Setup Codes and Values of the Parameters; Down; Description
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...
Page 34 - Table of Setup Codes and Parameters; and down to limit the turn rate.; parameter up may solve the problem.
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...
Page 36 - Section V; GPS Connection Guide
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...
Page 37 - Port 1
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...
Page 38 - Must have Version
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...
Page 40 - Chapter II; Installation of Wireless Remote
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...
Page 41 - Parts List Wireless Two Button
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...
Page 42 - Parts List Wireless Five Button
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...
Page 43 - cellphone may interfere; alcohol and let it dry out before re-assembly and reuse.; Introduction
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...
Page 44 - Keypad push-button functions; Wireless Remote Functions, Two Button
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...
Page 45 - of the standard TR-1 Wired Remote in a compact wireless form.; Wireless Remote Functions, Five Button
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...
Page 46 - Installation Considerations; operation before hard mounting any parts.
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...
Page 47 - Button Lithium Cell Battery.; Security Codes
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...
Page 48 - Limited Warranty; Online Auction Purchases:; Street
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...
