Navicontrol AP3003 gold Reference manual

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
USE & INSTALLATION
NAVICONTROL s.r.l.
Via dei Comparini, 39/24 - 55049 VIAREGGIO (LU) - ITALY
tel. [phone] fax. [phone]
www.navicontrol.com [email protected]

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 2
Contents
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................... 3
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 4
THE AP3003 GOLD AUTOPILOT .............................................................................. 5
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE TO THE EEC 89/336 DIRECTIVE ..................................... 6
USER’S MANUAL...................................................................................................... 7
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ....................................................................................... 8
MULTISENSOR TECHNOLOGY....................................................................................... 9
PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS AND START OF NAVIGATION. ............................ 10
Starting ............................................................................................................... 10
Display and keyboard illumination....................................................................... 10
Setting of the operating parameters.................................................................... 10
Setting of the route and automatic navigation..................................................... 12
SIGNALED ALARMS.................................................................................................... 16
INSTALLATION MANUAL....................................................................................... 17
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 18
Control Unit......................................................................................................... 18
Control Unit (as OPTIONAL remote control)....................................................... 18
Processor Box AP gold....................................................................................... 19
Fluxgate Compass FGX90/3, FGX90N............................................................... 19
Rudder Angle Transducer FB30, FB31............................................................... 19
Electrohydraulic Unit........................................................................................... 20
PRELIMINARY TEST............................................................................................. 21
Rudder Feedback FB30, FB31 ........................................................................... 21
Rudder Indicator AR32, AR33, AR34.................................................................. 21
Fluxgate Compass FGX90/3, FGX90N............................................................... 21
Electrohydraulic Unit........................................................................................... 21
GPS and/or Chart-Plotter.................................................................................... 22
Wind Direction Sensor........................................................................................ 22
Automatic compensation of the compass FGX90/3, FGX90N ............................ 22
Operating parameters pre-set............................................................................. 23
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE......................................................... 24
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................ 27

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 3
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing a NAVICONTROL product and congratulations for your
excellent choice.
You have now become the owner of a powerful and versatile electronic instrument
which will make your moments of relax or work, at sea, more pleasant and secure.
You will be pleasantly surprised when you realize how easy and logical this system is
to use, though technologically sophisticated.
No particular technical or nautical know-how is required for its correct use,
nevertheless reading this manual with some attention will allow you to quickly learn
and become confident in using it at its best.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 4
WARRANTY
The company Navicontrol s.r.l., located in Viareggio - via dei Comparini, 39/24
(hereinafter named Navicontrol), will guarantee the following:
1. Navicontrol products are guaranteed free from faults concerning materials and
production. Therefore, any product showing a malfunction deriving from faulty
manufacture or defective materials will be promptly replaced.
2. Warranty is limited to possible faults found within the first 24 months of purchase
and installation.
3. Repair under guarantee will be carried out, free of charge, on faulty products
which will be directly sent to Navicontrol. Any shipping, customs, packing and
insurance costs are to Purchaser’s account.
4. Warranty does not cover damage or malfunctioning deriving from improper use,
installation or manipulation as well as deterioration due to normal use.
5. Navicontrol will not accept responsibilities on its products other than those
mentioned above. It is also understood that Navicontrol will in no case be
considered responsible for any kind of direct or indirect damage that may occur to
people, animals or things due to the use of its products.
6. Any repair carried out by personnel unauthorized by Navicontrol will determine
the immediate cancellation of warranty cover.
7. The use of Navicontrol products or services implies the complete acceptation of
the present sale-conditions on behalf of the purchaser and of the user.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 5
THE AP3003 gold AUTOPILOT
The AP3003 gold autopilot belongs to the latest generation in marine equipment
where advanced research, sophisticated electronic technology and special care in
quality standard, blend together so as to ensure a highly efficient, reliable, versatile
and extendible product at a competitive cost.
It is however important to bear in mind the autopilot is made for seafaring and, due to
rudder physical and mechanical limits, therefore cannot counteract a sharp variation
of bow (such a sudden wave that may hit the vessel), but can only dampen the effect.
Steering parameters which vary within a wide range, make the autopilot easily
suitable to all kind of vessel.
The main processing unit (framed in the Processor Box) brings the necessary
corrections to the position of the rudder automatically, in order to guaranteeing the
best maintenance of course.
The precision of routing is granted by a provided magnetic compass and can be
integrated with external instruments (such a gyrocompass, turn rate sensor, GPS).
The control unit is provided with a large backlite LCD, easy-to-read in any light
conditions (even at night).
In greater crafts provided with upper decks, it is possible to control the system thanks
to the remote stations installed in different areas of the vessel.
Having purchased the AP3003 gold autopilot, you have acquired an autopilot which
will prove itself an extremely helpful instrument for travelling.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 6
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
EC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Fabbricante: NAVICONTROL S.r.l.
Manufacturer: Via dei Comparini, 39/24
55049 Viareggio (LU)
Italy
Prodotto: AP3003 GOLD / AP801
Eut: AP303 GOLD / AP401
AP103 GOLD / AP201
with FB30, FGX90/N, PB 80/250/350
TELECOMANDO PORTATILE RS32
TELECOMANDO REMOTO RC34
TELECOMANDO REMOTO ART35
INDICATORE ANGOLO TIMONE AR32
INDICATORE ANGOLO TIMONE AR33
INDICATORE ANGOLO TIMONE AR34
SENSORE MAGNETICO FGX60/3
GYRONAV SENSOR
Norme Applicate:CEI EN 60945 (2003/11)
Apparecchiature e sistemi di navigazione
Applied Standards:marittima e di radiocomunicazione - Prescrizioni generali -
Metodi di prova e risultati delle prove richieste
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and
systems - General requirements - Methods of testing and
required test results
Con la presente si dichiara che il prodotto specificato è conforme alle normative sopra
riportate e soddisfa i requisiti essenziali richiesti dalle Direttive: 2004/108/CE (Direttiva
EMC).
Manufacturer declare under our own responsibility that the product meets the requirements
set by the standard above mentioned and by the Directive 2004/108/EC
Viareggio, 31/03/2009
L’Amministratore Delegato / The Managing Director
Alessandro Lazzeri

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 7
USER’S MANUAL

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 8
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Seafaring experience is made exclusively at sea and not on land. So when you go
out at sea, please do remember to take this manual with you and you will quickly
learn to use the autopilot in the simplest and most logical way: actually using it.
To ensure your own and your passenger’s safety, we recommend do not exploit your
autopilot on occasions such as:
1. while maneuvering in particular shallow waters or over dangerous seabeds
2. while entering or exiting harbour, mooring and setting sail
3. in heavy traffic areas, near to breakwaters, canals and any kind of obstacle.
While your autopilot is operative on AUTO, NAV or WIND, be sure you do not
abandon deck.
While learning, make sure you practice in open sea, far from shallow water, vessels
or other obstacles.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 9
Multisensor Technology
The entire autopilots ready to this kind of technology are able to get the maximum
result from the three different heading sensors: fluxgate compass (FGX90, FGX60),
GYRONAV rate sensor stabilizer, GPS receiver.
The Multisensor Technology can be enabled in the entire Navicontrol Gold series
autopilots only if:
1) the software release is 1.18 or higher
2) the Gyronav sensor is correctly installed and enabled
3) the “MULTISENSOR” function (installation menu) is enabled.
This system manages the choice of the main sensor, time by time, basing it upon a
reliability matter (fluxgate compass at low speed, GPS sensor at medium and high
speed). The Gyronav stabilizer is always active.
Obviously, if a black-out of the GPS receiver occurs, the autopilot holds the setted
course by using the fluxgate compass as back-up.
The main sensor is displayed by showing the respective icons:
main sensor: fluxgate compass
main sensor: GPS
Pay attention:
The changeover between fluxgate compass and GPS is done at a speed of about 4
knots. If your fluxgate compass is interfered or not correctly aligned, you may see a
rapid change of the visualized heading in the proximity of that speed. This kind of
situation is normal and hazard-free: in fact, the changeover between the two sensors
happens only when the autopilot is not engaged (STANDBY mode).
Obviously, if you don’t want to use the Multisensor Technology feature, you may
leave the “MULTISENSOR” function (install menu) setted to OFF.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 10
PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS AND START OF NAVIGATION.
Starting
Switch on the control panel and wait until the autopilot has performed the
autodiagnostic test and visualizes the software identification codes.
At this stage, the system is in STANDBY so ready to be set.
Warning:
The first time that you use the autopilot, verify that the bearing of the compass
shown by the display corresponds to the value determined by the vessel
compass. In case of significant differences call a technician for a proper
setting.
Furthermore, it is normal that in a system provided with the analogue rudder
angle indicators, the values shown by the Control Unit may slightly differ from
the one visualized by the instrument itself.
Display and keyboard illumination
Press the ☼(light bulb) key in order to adjust the level of backlight of the
display and keyboard: the autopilot has an 8 level of brightness.
Setting of the operating parameters
Enter the menu of operating parameters (YAW, RUDD, C.RUDD and T.RATE)
by pressing the SET key. In order to change the values, press and release the
SET key until the name of the parameter flashes, then select by pressing the
arrow keys and .
You exit the menu by pressing the set key or after few seconds of keyboard
inactivity.
Obviously, the parameters are related to the operating program in that
moment.
PROG
This autopilot conceived for greater working crafts as well as steering
difficulties, allows memorizing up to 3 different programs according to the use
of it.
In fact it is possible to memorize the four main operating parameters (YAW,
RUDD, C.RUDD, T.RATE) in three different packages (named PROGRAM 1,
2, 3) which can be selected by pressing the key PROG. In order to avoid any
accidental change of program, the selection of it may be done only by pressing
continuously the key PROG for at least one second.
In this way, once all the values have been set, it is possible to use the
autopilot in different conditions by selecting the preset program (avoiding, in
this way, to be set every time).

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 11
The display of the Control Unit visualizes the number of the program which is
operating at that time.
YAW
In some other autopilots, it is also named SEA or WEATHER and indicates the
width of the channel in which the vessel navigates. The higher the value is and
the higher the slack is respect to the course to be followed. The lower the
value is and the more precise is the course.
RUDD
It is the main parameter and corresponds to the gain of the vessel. This value
is higher in which need a great deal of rudder quantity and vice-versa.
If the set value is higher respect to the optimum condition, the maintaining of
the course will be instable (the vessel corrects continuously by “snaking”
around the selected course).
If the set value is lower, the vessel cannot enter the selected course in
reasonable time.
Normally, the RUDD value must be increased at low speed and decreased at
high speed. In order to set the right value, put the autopilot in AUTO and look
at the followings:
C.RUDD
It is the parameter which corresponds to the counter-rudder. The counter-
rudder is the function which compensates the inertia effect of the vessel:
usually the higher inertia the vessel has and the higher this value must be.
Normally this parameter is close to 0 in small vessels.
In order to set the right value, put the autopilot in AUTO, make a course
change and look at the followings:
RUDD
too low
RUDD
too high

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 12
T.RATE
This parameter, which corresponds to the turn rate expressed in degrees per
second, restricts the quantity of rudder during the turns. The higher the value
is and the faster the turns are.
Please, lower the value at high speed.
Setting of the route and automatic navigation
The high versatility of the autopilot allows setting the desired course in a variety of
modes:
Course setting by “bow targeting”
It just consists in orienting the vessel towards the desired target and
instructing the autopilot to assume the current bearing as the route to be done:
autopilot in STANDBY
steady the vessel on the required heading by turning manually the wheel of
the rudder
position the rudder to the dynamic center and press AUTO
Wishing to change the selected course, even during the navigation, it will be
sufficient to modify the shown value by turning the knob or the arrow keys (
and ).
Setting of the course
Independently from the bow targeting, position the rudder to the dynamic
center and press AUTO. By turning the knob or the arrow keys, select any
course and the autopilot will execute automatically the operation.
C.RUDD
too low
C.RUDD
too high

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 13
Geographical course
If the system is equipped with a GPS or a chart-plotter correctly installed and
interfaced with the autopilot, it is possible to change any followed magnetic
course (AUTO mode) in a geographical course and any leeway or drift will be
automatically corrected (AUTO-TRACK mode). You only need to press the
key TRACK in order to execute this operation.
At that moment, the autopilot will enter the AUTO-TRACK mode which allows
to change the magnetic course in geographical course by taking as a starting
point, the position which the vessel had at the time of pressing the key.
In order to modify the course, it is necessary to reset auto-mode by pressing
AUTO, set the new course and then press the TRACK key once again.
Tack change
Particularly indicated in sailing vessels, the tack change is the operation which
allows the changing of tacks. This function can be carried out automatically
only during the AUTO mode.
The tack change is activated by pressing and releasing simultaneously the
keys and : if you press again, within 5 seconds, the direction arrow key,
the autopilot will execute the course change which correspond to the opposite
tack. During these 5 seconds, it is possible to modify the degree quantity of
the turning angle by turning the knob.
The tack change is always carried out by facing the direction of the wind.
Instrumental navigation with GPS
If provided with a GPS or a chart-plotter correctly installed and interfaced with
the autopilot, it is possible to set a course on these equipments to be followed
automatically with the autopilot.
In fact, you only need to insert one or more waypoints (see GPS or chart-
plotter manuals) and to set the autopilot in NAV mode (by pressing the NAV
key). From this moment, the autopilot will be controlled by the satellite
instrument and it will execute automatically any possible selected course
changes.
Obviously, in this kind of functioning, the course to be followed is controlled by
the satellite instrument and so it can’t be modified by the autopilot. For this
reason, the knob and the arrow keys (and ) are deactivated.
The autopilot can be connected to a maximum of two satellite instruments
(e.g. main-deck and flying-bridge). It is possible to select which of the two
must be followed by simply the key NAV until visualizing the number of the
plotter to be followed: of course, NAV1 refers to the plotter connected to the
input number 1 and NAV2 to the input number 2 (see Processor Box, TB1
connector).
Pay attention: if the input NAV2 has been settled for the wind direction sensor
(WIND mode), it is not possible to interface the second GPS / chart-plotter to
the autopilot.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 14
Navigation with wind direction sensor
If provided with a wind direction sensor, correctly installed and interfaced with
the autopilot, it is possible to set a tack angle to be followed automatically.
In fact, you only need to select the WIND mode of the autopilot by pressing the
key NAV until the WIND is visualized).
From this moment, the autopilot will be controlled by the direction of the wind
and it will follow any change of direction automatically. Obviously, it is possible
to change, at any time, this angle within certain limits, by turning the knob.
By pressing the arrow key (or ) corresponding to the right side, it is
possible to carry out the tack change. For safety reasons, this function can be
activated only by pressing twice the right direction within few seconds.
The tack change is carried out by facing always the direction of the wind.
Follow-Up
This autopilot has the possibility to execute the follow-up operation directly
with the control unit knob.
In fact, you only need to press the FW-UP key to activate this function, and
then turning it.
In addition, bear in mind that the activation of the follow-up mode deactivates
any automatic mode of the autopilot.
During maneuvers carried out in follow-up, any pressing of STBY, AUTO, NAV
and TRACK keys causes the immediate disactivation of this function.
Turn
The TURN function is activated only when the autopilot is in AUTO mode.
VALID
ANGLE
VALID
ANGLE

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 15
In automatic mode (AUTO) and by pressing the TURN key, it is possible to
execute one of the following turns:
U TURN (180turn)
O TURN (360turn)
8 TURN (360turn followed by another 360turn in the opposite direction)
The selection of the kind of turning is activated by pressing and releasing the
TURN key until the desired kind is shown. Within few seconds, the arrow key
which corresponds to the starting direction must be pressed.
In order to stop these specific turnings, you only need to press a key (with the
exception of PROG, SET, and ) or by actioning the external tiller.
All these turnings are controlled by the value of the TURN RATE parameter:
the higher its value, the faster the turning will be.
U TURN
U-turn inversion: turn change of 180from the present followed course. When
the turn has been completed, the autopilot returns in AUTO mode.
O TURN
Circle: the vessel turns on circle until this function is interrupted.
8 TURN
Double circle: the vessel execute an “eight” figure (a complete circle in one
direction, and another in the opposite) until this function is stopped.
Remote Portable Control RS32
The autopilot becomes moreover flexible and practical if equipped with the
hand-held remote control.
This optional device, equipped with 8 meters of cable, enables a full mobility
on the control deck without loosing the control of the navigation system.
By pressing the DODGE key, you can switch from the present operating mode
(e.g. AUTO, NAV, AUTO-TRACK etc.) to the STANDBY mode and vice-
versa.
Press the two keys (P as port, S as starboard) in order to action immediately
the rudder in a way which depends from the operating mode selected at that
time on the autopilot:
in STANDBY the rudder is moved directly and then it is left in this final
position,
in AUTO, AUTO-TRACK, NAV and WIND the rudder is moved but at the
release of the key, the autopilot is newly in control and converges to the
starting course.
The running operating mode of the autopilot is signaled by the led of the hand-
held remote control:
ON: STANDBY
OFF: AUTO / AUTO-TRACK / NAV / WIND

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 16
FLASHING: during the pressing of the two keys (Pand Sand the
following seconds.
Remote Control RC34, RS34
It is similar to the RS32: it differs from it for the fact that is designed to be
flush-mounted and the Pand Skey here are replaced by a joystick.
Since the RC34/RS34 is flush-mounted, in case of rough waters the tiller is
usually easier to operate then the keys.
Signaled alarms
The autopilot is able to signal and manage within possible limits, any anomaly
in the system. It signals every kind of alarms to the Captain by control unit
display.
Of course, in any kind of electrical alarms, causes must be verified by
checking also electrical connections (short-circuits, interruptions, oxidations
and uncorrected wirings).
Even if of instinctive understanding, in the final section of this manual there is
an explanatory chart with possible remedies.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 17
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 18
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
The autopilot is powerful and sophisticated but its reliability strictly depends on a
scrupulous installation and a proper configuration, of all devices and optional
accessories included.
For safety reasons, the best way is to section the power supply of the processor box
(and so of the whole autopilot) with a switch installed in the electric panel of the
vessel, only for this purpose.
Control Unit
This is the ‘cockpit’ of the autopilot, and is through this unit that who is in
commands instructs the system about the operations that must be executed.
Install the Control Unit in a position, on the main deck, where it will be easily
reached and controlled: carefully chose the proper location and orientation so
that the display will be perfectly readable from the operating position.
If the Control Unit is installed making use of the provided bracket, the visual
angle can be easily varied by the user himself when necessary.
If the Control Unit is flush-mounted in the board panel, special attention must
be given to the placing angle in order to ensure a perfect reading of the
display. Even if the display has the back-light, if badly oriented the reading of
all information data will be difficult.
The Control Unit is splash-proof, but it is not supposed to operate
UNDERWATER! Thus, if externally installed, take care to position it in a
shielded area with its protective cover.
The Control Unit must be connected to the Processor Box in the TB7
CONTROL UNIT1 connector.
Control Unit (as OPTIONAL remote control)
An optional extra Control Unit must be installed with the same cares adopted
for the first one.
Even if it is named remote control, it is identical to the main Control Unit both
physically and functionally.
The second Control Unit must be connected to the Processor Box in the TB8
CONTROL UNIT2 connector.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 19
Processor Box AP gold
It is the heart and the brain of the autopilot: in fact it contains the main
calculator of the system.
Install it far from direct heating, continuous vibrations and shocks; places like
engine-room, bilge area or other similar locations must be avoided.
If the vessel is provided with a reversing electro-hydraulic actuator, it is
necessary to position the Processor Box in an airy room. In fact, according to
the actioning and the power required by the actuator, it is normal that the
Processor Box overheats considerably (up to 50-60 Celsius degree).
We also recommended installing it in a place easy to be reached in order to
allow the future installation of optional devices.
In order to avoid interference on radios, we suggest positioning of the
processor box far from VHF aerials (few meters are sufficient).
Fluxgate Compass FGX90/3, FGX90N
As you can easily understand, it is another key device of the autopilot.
It is based on the electronic compass bearing that the autopilot keeps the
vessel on the planned course, applying any needed correction, bringing you to
the expected destination. An improper installation of this device will negatively
affect the performances of the whole navigation system.
The compass fluxgate FGX90 can be used with wood, fiberglass and
aluminum vessels. We suggest you to use the pick-up coils FGX60 for all the
iron or steel vessels provided with a planar magnetic compass, externally
gimbaled, correctly functioning and compensated.
As it is a magnetic compass, the first care will be the choice of location. It
differs from the other electronic devices because it must be placed far from
iron masses, magnetic fields and any device originating magnetic noises. The
minimum distance to be taken from this possible interference is proportional to
the intensity of noise and must be found at any time by way of experiment
(e.g. by using a magnetic compass).
The magnetic fluxgate compass FGX90 must be connected to the Processor
Box, TB4 COMPASS connector.
Rudder Angle Transducer FB30, FB31
This is another key element of the autopilot. In fact it is mechanically linked to
the section of the rudder, and it informs the system on its real position.
It is fundamental that it is installed on a firm, rigid support respecting precisely
the suggest mounting scheme.

Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation - rel. 1.21 / 02.08 page 20
Any slack both on the coupling bar and the rudder sector must be eliminated
or this will falsify the measured rudder angle and the whole system will
become inaccurate and critical.
The excursion time of the rudder from hardover to hardover must be not less
than 12 seconds or more than 18 seconds, otherwise the system will be
instable.
This transducer must be linked to the Processor Box, TB5 FEEDBACK
connector.
Electrohydraulic Unit
For a correct use of our autopilot and in order to obtain the best performance,
we suggest you to use hydraulic units suitable to the vessel steering system.
The flow-rate is the most important parameter when you choose a pump: it
must be calculated to obtain a hardover to hardover time of about 12 seconds
(±10/15%).
This is the formula to be used:
FLOW-RATE (liters/min) = RAM_VOLUME (liters) x 5
FLOW-RATE (cc/min.) = RAM_VOLUME (cc.) x 5
When you use Ax or Crux Navicontrol.it pumps, you don’t need any
calculation: you must choose the pump with the nearest value to the ram
volume (i.e.: RAM = 100cc. PUMP = R100 or CR100).
The CR pumps (constant running) can be installed on every kind of boat and
are mandatory for heavy or working vessels.
The R pumps (reversing) can be installed only on small pleasure vessels and,
in any case, no more than 15mt. (50 feet) length over all.
The electronics and the software provided with the autopilot are suitable to
drive the most popular 2 types of rudder activating:
Constant running (CR model with solenoid valves)
Software: no setting (it is the default configuration).
Wirings:
SOLENOIDS: TB11 connector, Processor Box.
MOTOR: CR. MOTOR faston connectors, Processor
Box.
Possible CLUTCH: TB11 connector, Processor Box.
Reversing (R model)
Software: change the value of the function HYDR UNIT
(installation menu’) with the value REV1.
Use the values REV2 or REV3 respectively
with fast or very fast power units.
Wirings:
REVERSING MOTOR:R. MOTOR faston connector, Processor
Box.
Possible CLUTCH: TB11 connector, Processor Box.