Humminbird SC 110 Autopilot User manual

SC 110 Autopilot
Installation and Operations Manual
SC 110 Autopilot
Installation and Operations Manual
531760-3_A

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Thank You
Thank you or choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in Fishfinders.
Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and
manu acturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment.
Your Humminbird® accessory is designed or trouble- ree use in
even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that
your Humminbird® accessory does require repairs, we offer an
exclusive Service Policy - ree o charge during the first year a ter
purchase, and available at a reasonable rate a ter the one-year
period. For complete details, see the separate warranty card
included with your accessory. We encourage you to read this
operations manual care ully in order to get ull benefit rom all the
eatures and applications o your Humminbird® product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit
our Web site at umminbird.com.
WARNING!
It is the operator’s responsibility to ma e prudent decisions
regarding personal safety and the operation of the vessel. Do
NOT leave the autopilot unattended while it is steering the vessel.
Watch for obstacles and potential hazards at all times. Be
prepared to respond to changing conditions and ta e manual
control of the vessel as required.
WARNING!
The autopilot system should be installed by a Certified Marine
Electronics Technician (CMET) or an authorized Marine
Electronics Installer (MEI). See NMEA.org for details. Incorrect
installation affects the system's performance, which affects the
safety of the vessel and its passengers. If you have questions
about the installation, please contact our Customer Resource
Center.
WARNING!
This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent
collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the
boat is moving, water depth may change too quic ly to allow time
for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if
you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

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WARNING!
Do NOT use the autopilot where there may be shallow water,
obstacles, or when manual navigation is required, especially in the
following situations:
•while navigating or maneuvering in shallow waters or
dangerous seabeds,
•while entering or exiting harbor, mooring, or setting sail,
•while traveling at high speed,
•in heavy traffic areas, near breakwaters, canals,
•or while encountering any potential obstacles.
WARNING!
While you are learning to use the autopilot, it is important to
practice in calm, open sea, far from shallow water, vessels, or
other obstacles.
WARNING!
When you first power up the autopilot, confirm that the bearing
of the compass on the screen matches the vessel’s analog
compass reading. If there is a significant difference between the
readings, contact an authorized technician (CMET or MEI), or
contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center for
assistance.
WARNING!
This product contains chemicals nown to the State of
California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.
WARNING!
Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be
performed by Humminbird®authorized service personnel. Any
modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original
equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void
the warranty.
NOTE:
We recommend that you read this manual completely so you
understand the installation and operation requirements before
you proceed. Keep this manual with you on the vessel for your
reference.

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NOTE:
Product specifications, features, and printed materials are subject
to change without notice. Humminbird® is not responsible for any
direct or indirect damage that may occur to people, animals, or
things due to the use of its products.
NOTE:
Some of the features described in this manual require a separate
purchase. Every effort has been made to clearly identify those
features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand
the full capabilities of your model.
NOTE:
To purchase accessories and additional equipment for your
control head, visit our Web site at umminbird.com or contact
our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
NOTE:
The procedures and functions described in this manual are
subject to change without notice. This manual was written in
English and may have been translated to another language.
Humminbird® is not responsible for incorrect translations or
discrepancies between documents.
Humminbird® is a registered trademark o Johnson Outdoors Marine
Electronics, Inc.
© 2012 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

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About t e SC 110 Autopilot 1
Installation 2
Connecting the Control Head to the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the TC 110 Joystick (optional-purchase required)....3
DashboardMount...........................................4
Control Head 7
Power On/Off 8
Control Head Configuration (initial setup only) 9
StartInstallationMode......................................9
InputInstallationSettings ..................................10
Operating Parameters Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CompassSettings..........................................18
Test t e Autopilot and Finalize Installation 19
Test 1: Confirm Autopilot Equipment & Readouts . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Test 2: Confirm Autopilot Per ormance on the Water. . . . . . . . 22
Test 3: Compass Automatic Compensation
andReadoutConfirmation ...............................22
Using t e Autopilot 24
Operation Modes: Introduction 24
Multisensor Tec nology 26
Default Display 28
Wind Display (optional-purchase Wind Sensor required) 30
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Navigate wit t e Autopilot 32
StandbyMode.............................................32
Bow Targeting (Auto or Auto-Track mode) ....................34
Auto Turn (Auto mode, Compass required) ....................36
Follow-Up Mode (Follow-Up mode) ..........................38
Dodge
(optional-purchase TC 110 Joystick required; Auto mode,
Auto-Track mode, Nav mode only) ............................39
Navigate with Humminbird® Multi-Function Display (Nav mode,
chartplotter [optional-purchase], and Humminbird® GPS required). 40
Wind Navigation
(Sailboat navigation only, Wind Sensor
optional-purchase required)..................................42
Set the Wind Angle (Wind mode, Wind Sensor required) .......42
Tack or Gybe (Auto or Wind mode [Wind Sensor required]) .....43
Manage Control Head Settings 46
ChangetheBacklightSetting..............................46
SwitchtheActiveCompass ................................47
ResettoFactorySettings..................................48
Change the Autopilot Settings
(Authorized Technicians only) ...............................49
Alarms 52
Specifications 55
Customer Service 57
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About the SC 110 Auto ilot
The SC 110 autopilot uses multisensor technology and operation
modes to provide steering control or any type o vessel. The
control head provides graphic and numeric readouts o the
course, heading, and rudder movement. I a wind sensor is
installed, the apparent wind will be displayed in Wind mode.
There are many available operation modes which allow you to
bow target, choose turn patterns, tack and gybe, or navigate a
route rom an optional-purchase Humminbird® Multi-Function
Display. The autopilot system requires specific optional-purchase
accessories to enable each o the operation modes. Contact our
Customer Resource Center or more in ormation.
We encourage you to read this manual care ully so that you may
understand the ull capabilities o the SC 110 autopilot.
1About the SC 110

Installation
The SC 110 Autopilot includes hardware and a template to mount
the control head in the dashboard. You may also purchase gimbal
mount hardware and extension cables or your installation.
Contact our Customer Resource Center or details.
The SC 110 Autopilot control head connects to the SCP 110 Course
Computer (CPU) so that it receives input rom the Fluxgate
Compass, Gyronav Rate Sensor, GPS receiver, and all connected
autopilot equipment.
WARNING!
The CPU and all related equipment should be
installed by a Certified Marine Electronics Technician
(CMET) or an authorized Marine Electronics Installer
(MEI). See NMEA.org for details.
1. Connecting the Control Head to the CPU
1. Turn off the power to the CPU.
2. Test route the power cable rom the CPU to the
autopilot control head.
3. Remove the CPU cover and insert the cable through
the CPU strain relie or the correct terminal, and
proceed as ollows:
•Unit 1 (TB7): Remove the terminated block rom
the TB7 Control Unit 1 connector. Insert the bare
wires o the Power/CPU cable into the terminated
block connector as shown in Inserting the Wires
into the Terminated Block.
•Unit 2 (TB8): I you are connecting a second
autopilot (optional-purchase Remote SC 110
Control Head), remove the terminated block rom
the TB8 Control Unit 2 connector. Insert the bare
wires o the Power/CPU cable into the terminated
block connector as shown in Inserting the Wires
into the Terminated Block.
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4. Tighten the wire connections and slide the terminated
block back into the connector.
5. Replace the cover on the CPU.
6. Route the power cable to the control head. You will
connect the power cable to the control head in a later
step.
2. Connecting the TC 110 Joystic
(optional-purchase required)
1. Follow the installation instructions included with the
joystick.
2. Route the accessory cable to the control head. You
will connect the accessory cable to the control head
in a later step.
1 2 3 4 5
Inserting t e Wires into
t e Terminated block
Sliding t e Terminated
Block into t e CPU
Wiring Order
1- red
2- white
3- green
4- black
5- drain
Terminated
Block
Tighten wire
connections
Cable threaded
through strain relie
Strain
Relie
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Installation
3. Dashboard Mount
Your SC 110 autopilot includes hardware to mount the control
head in the dashboard.
NOTE:
You may also purchase Gimbal mount hardware
and extension cables for your installation. Contact
the Humminbird®Customer Resource Center for
more information.
1. Choose a suitable, flat area o the dashboard to
mount the control head, noting the ollowing
requirements:
•Control head depth: 3 inches (7.6 cm).
•The area should be protected rom waves, shock,
and water.
•The area should be easily accessible or all cables
to reach the control head.
2. Tape the paper In-Dash Mounting template to the
mounting location you choose. Make sure the
template is level.
3. At a location inside the dotted line on the template,
drill a hole large enough to insert the blade o a
reciprocating saw. Care ully begin cutting toward the
dotted line, and then ollow the dotted line around the
template. Remove the template when finished.