User manual AUTOHELM SPORT PILOT PLUS

[. . . ] Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company. SportPilot and SportPilot Plus Owner's Handbook Document number: 81057-5 Date: May 2001 ii SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner's Handbook Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001. Preface iii Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Making sure the cable exits at the bottom of the compass, secure the fluxgate compass using the self-tapping screws provided (No 8 x 3/4 in, pan-head). Note: Stick the supplied warning label near to the compass, where it is clearly visible. 4 Installing the SportPilot Compass cabling 1. Route the cable to the steering station, taking into account the EMC installation guidelines (page 22). Note: You will plug the moulded connector into the COMPASS socket when installing the SportPilot (see page 45). You will also need to attach the supplied suppression ferrite behind the bulkhead as close as possible to the SportPilot. Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 25 D1515-2 Cutting and joining the compass cable You should not cut and rejoin the fluxgate compass cable unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to cut the cable, use Scotchlock connectors to re-join the wires color for color. D1544-2a Note: Scotchlock connectors are not supplied with the Fluxgate Compass. These must be purchased from your local dealer. 4 Installing the SportPilot 26 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner's Handbook 4. 3 Installing the rudder position sensor ­ optional A rudder position sensor will improve your SportPilot's performance by providing precise information about the rudder's position. CAUTION: If your boat has a hydraulic helm pump, you MUST fit a rudder position sensor for the SportPilot to function accurately. Depending on your boat's steering system, you will need to use either a linear or rotary rudder sensor. Generally, you will need: · · a linear rudder sensor if your boat has an outboard engine steered by a `bullhorn' style hydraulic ram a rotary rudder sensor if your boat has an inboard ram. Linear rudder position sensor ­ installation (hydraulic outboard steering systems) Note: Hydraulic outboard steering systems MUST be fitted with a linear rudder position sensor. The linear rudder position sensor (part number: Z229) is designed for `bullhorn' style hydraulic outboard steering systems. It is totally weatherproof and designed to be mounted on the bullhorn ram. 425 mm (16. 75 in) 32 mm (1. 3 in) D5389-1 Linear rudder position sensor ­ dimensions 4 Installing the SportPilot Positioning the linear rudder position sensor You MUST ensure that: · · · there is equal travel of the sensor shaft to port and starboard (as shown by A on the diagram) the sensor shaft is parallel to the ram ­ if the shaft is not parallel, the U-bracket could be driven off the ram when the shaft extends the sensor is clear of any obstructions when the engine(s) are turned hard-over or tilted up Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 27 A Equal travel port and starboard B Un-equal travel port and starboard D1676-2 Mounting the linear rudder position sensor 1. If necessary, release the hydraulic pressure from the boat's hydraulic steering system Note: Contact your steering gear manufacture for advice on this step, and follow their instructions for releasing the hydraulic pressure. Loosen the starboard bolt that secures the bullhorn ram's shaft to the end bracket. Fit the U-bracket (supplied) over the end bracket and the bullhorn ram's shaft. Fully open the hose clamps (supplied) using a flat bladed screwdriver, then hang them over the bullhorn ram. Place the spacers (supplied) on the bullhorn ram and use adhesive tape to secure them temporarily. Pull out the rudder sensor's shaft until its alignment mark is level with the end of the barrel. Position the rudder sensor against the spacers so the threaded rod end of its shaft passes through the U-bracket. 4 Installing the SportPilot 28 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner's Handbook 10. Tighten the hose clamps around the bullhorn ram and the rudder sensor's barrel. Fit and tighten the supplied nut and washer to secure the threaded rod end of the sensor's shaft to the U-bracket. Starboard bolt End bracket Bullhorn ram shaft Nut and washer Threaded rod Sensor shaft U-bracket Sensor shaft Sensor barrel Alignment mark Sensor barrel Cable Hose clamp Spacer Bullhorn ram D5390-1 Notes: 1. If there is restricted space below the ram, you can mount the sensor in front of the ram. We recommend installing the sensor with its shaft pointing to starboard. If you cannot install the unit in this orientation, you can fit it with the shaft pointing to port. [. . . ] With the SportPilot in Standby mode, press and hold the end of the control stalk (NAV) for 10 seconds ­ the red AUTO and yellow NAV lights will begin to flash alternately. Steer your boat so that it is pointing to magnetic North, (determined using a compass, GPS or a land reference). Momentarily press either the -1 or +1 degree course change keys (located on the top of the control stalk). D1403-2 To exit and save changes To save any changes and exit heading alignment, momentarily press in the end of the control stalk (NAV). To exit without saving changes If you wish to exit without saving any changes, turn the control stalk to the first pilot position (LO) and then back to STANDBY. Index 55 Index A Arriving at waypoints 13 Auto mode Adjusting gain 11 Course changes 10 Entering Auto mode 9 Exiting Auto mode 10 G Gain 11 I Installation 19 Compass 23­25 EMC guidelines 22 NMEA cabling 38 Parts supplied 20 Power cabling 37 Rudder position sensor 26­36 SeaTalk cabling 39 SportPilot 40­50 Suppression ferrites 21 C Cabling Compass 24 Guidelines 21 Linear rudder position sensor 28 NMEA 38 Power 37 Rotary rudder position sensor 36 Routine checks 15 SeaTalk 39 Cleaning the SportPilot 15 Compass calibration 51­54 Alignment (no linearizing) 54 Linearization and alignment 52 Compass installation 23­25 Cabling 24 Location 23 Mounting 24 Course changes 10 L Linear rudder position sensor Installation 26­29 M Maintenance 15 Making course changes 10 N Navigator (Track) mode 12 Audible alarms 14 Entering Navigator mode 12 Exiting Navigator mode 13 Turning to next waypoint 13 Waypoint arrival and advance 13 NMEA cabling 38 D Disengaging the pilot - Standby mode 10 E EMC Installation guidelines 22 Servicing and safety guidelines 15 Engaging the pilot Auto mode 9 Navigator (Track) mode 12 O Operating modes Auto mode 9 Navigator (Track) mode 12 Standby mode 10 P F Fault finding 16 Parts supplied 20 Power cabling 37 Product support 16 56 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner's Handbook R Rotary rudder position sensor Installation 29­36 Rudder position sensor Installation 26­36 Linear installation 26­29 Rotary installation 29­36 S SeaTalk cabling 39 Servicing 15 EMC guidelines 15 SportPilot installation 40­50 Step 1 - Remove steering wheel 41 Step 2 - Mount torque bracket 42 Step 3 - Plug-in cables 45 Step 4 - Secure SportPilot 47 Switching off 9 Switching on 9 T Track mode see Navigator (Track) mode W Waypoint arrival and advance 13 Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below. Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer. [. . . ]