Navman G-PILOT 3100 User manual

Installation Manual
NAVMAN
G-PILOT 3100
AUTOPILOT
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Important................................................................................................4
1 Introduction.........................................................................................5
1-1 A typical installation....................................................................................5
1-2 Using the G-PILOT 3100 with other instruments..........................6
1-2-1 Using other instruments..........................................................................6
1-2-2 NavBus ...................................................................................................6
1-2-3 NMEA......................................................................................................6
2 G-PILOT 3100 hardware.....................................................................7
2-1 What comes with your G-PILOT 3100 .......................................................7
2-2 Other parts required...................................................................................8
3 Installation...........................................................................................8
3-1 Installation sequence .................................................................................8
3-2 Installation guide........................................................................................9
3-2-1 Location guide.....................................................................................9
3-2-2 Wiring guide........................................................................................9
3-3 Installing the main unit .............................................................................10
3-4 Installing the power supplies and steering drive ......................................11
3-4-1 Installing the power supplies.............................................................11
3-4-2 Installing the steering drive ...............................................................12
3-5 Installing the rudder feedback unit...........................................................16
3-6 Installing the compass..............................................................................19
3-7 Installing the gyro.....................................................................................21
3-8 Installing the display unit and other instruments......................................23
4 Dockside setup.................................................................................25
4-1 Start dockside setup.................................................................................25
4-2 Calibrating the rudder feedback unit........................................................26
5 Sea trials ...........................................................................................27
5-1 Calibrating the compass...........................................................................27
6 Aligning the compass and the rudder............................................28
6-1 Aligning the compass...............................................................................28
6-2 Aligning the rudder...................................................................................28
Appendix A - Specifications...............................................................29
Appendix B - Alarm and warning messages.....................................29
Appendix C - Troubleshooting...........................................................31
Appendix D - How to contact us ........................................................90
Contents

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Important
Itistheowner’ssoleresponsibilitytoinstall and use theinstrumentandtransducer/sin a manner
that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is
solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
The choice, location, and installation of all components in any autopilot system is critical. If
installation is not correct, the unit can not perform at its designed potential. If in doubt, consult
your Navman dealer. Ensure that any holes that cut are in a safe position and will not weaken
the boat's structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder.
Using the G-PILOT 3100:
The G-PILOT 3100 is intended as an aid to save a helmsman from having to steer for long
periods of time, not as the main means of steering the boat.
The G-PILOT 3100 is not intended for use in extreme weather, in adverse conditions or in
water near other boats, dangerous waters or land.
The G-PILOT 3100 can not control the boat better than a helmsman. In adverse conditions
steer the boat manually.
Never leave the helm unattended. Keep a watch at all times. The helmsman should always
monitor the course of the boat and the G-PILOT 3100 and be ready to resume steering the
boat manually.
The performance of the G-PILOT 3100 can be affected by the failure of a part,
environmental conditions, improper installation and use.
NAVMAN NZ LIMITED DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A
WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
As Navman is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of manual. Please contact your
nearest Navman office if you require any further assistance.
GoverningLanguage:Thisstatement,anyinstructionmanuals,user guidesandotherinformation
relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,
another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the
Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version
of the Documentation.
Copyright© 2003 Navman NZLimited, New Zealand.All rightsreserved. Navman is aregistered
trademark of Navman NZ Limited.
FCC Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection againstharmful interference in anormal installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Ashielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

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Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the parts of the G-PILOT 3100 with a
damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoid abrasive
cleaners, petrol or other solvents.
Do not paint any part of the G-PILOT 3100
except for the cables.
1 Introduction
Using this manual
This manual describes how to install and set
up the G-PILOT 3100. Refer to the separate
G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual for informa-
tion on how to use the G-PILOT 3100.
To install a G-PILOT 3100, you must perform
installation, dockside setup and sea trials (see
sections 3, 4 and 5).
To fully set up a G-PILOT 3100 after a part has
been changed or if a problem is suspected,
perform dockside setup and sea trials (see
sections 4 and 5).
To verify that the G-PILOT 3100 is operating
correctly, perform sea trials (see section 5).
Manual helm
GPS
NMEA
SPEED
3100
WIND
3100
More
display
units
Display
unit
Light duty
Heavy duty
12 V DC
Power supply
Gyro
Compass
Main
unit
NavBus
Clutch drive
(optional)
Parts supplied with G-PILOT
Other parts required
Optional parts
Rudder
feedback unit
Rudder
Power switch or switches
and power protection
Steering
drive
Rudder control Key
1-1 A typical installation Optional instruments
Note: Above shows typical
installation only. Please refer
to the information supplied with
your drive for further information.
NMEA

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1-2 Using the G-PILOT 3100 with other instruments
1-2-1 Using other instruments
The G-PILOT 3100 can use data from these
instruments:
GPS: A GPS or chartplotter, such as a
NavmanTRACKER5000serieschartplotter
mustbeconnected tothe G-PILOT3100 for
theG-PILOT3100 to operatein GPS mode
(seethe G-PILOT3100Operation Manual).
Note: GPS must be via NMEA input.
WIND:Awindinstrument,suchasaNavman
WIND 3100 series, must be connected to
theG-PILOT3100 for theG-PILOT3100 to
operate in WIND mode (see the G-PILOT
3100 Operation Manual).
SPEED: A speed instrument, such as:
Navman’s SPEED 3100 with a
paddlewheel speed sensor
or a GPS or chartplotter, such as
Navman’s TRACKER 5000 series
chartplotter can be connected to the
G-PILOT 3100 to increase steering
accuracy.
Note: The speed from a paddlewheel
sensor is the speed that the boat is moving
through the water. The speed from a GPS
is the speed over the ground. If there is a
watercurrent then thesetwo speeds willbe
different.If the G-PILOT 3100is connected
toan instrumentwith apaddlewheel sensor
and to a GPS, then the G-PILOT 3100 will
automatically use the speed from the
paddlewheel sensor instrument.
1-2-2 NavBus
NavBus is a Navman proprietary system that
allows systems of multiple instruments to be
built using a single set of transducers. When
instruments are connected by NavBus:
If you change the units, alarms or
calibration in one instrument, then the
values will automatically change in all
other instruments of the same type.
Each instrument can be assigned to a
group of instruments, called a backlight
group (see BKL GROUP in the FACTORY
menu, in the G-PILOT 3100 Operation
Manual). If you change the backlight in an
instrument in group 1, 2, 3 or 4 then the
backlight will automatically change in the
other instruments in the same group. If
you change the backlight in an instrument
in group 0 then no other instruments are
affected.
If an alarm sounds, mute it on any
instrument which can display that alarm.
For more information, refer to the NavBus
Installation and Operation Manual. Note: GPS
must be via NMEA input.
NavBus and the G-PILOT 3100
The G-PILOT 3100 will automatically
work with additional display units.
The G-PILOT 3100 can receive wind data
from Navman’s WIND 3100 over NavBus.
The G-PILOT 3100 can receive speed
data from Navman’s SPEED 3100 over
NavBus.
1-2-3 NMEA
NMEA is an industry standard, but is not as
flexible as NavBus as it requires dedicated
connections between instruments. The G-
PILOT has one NMEA input port and one
port that can be configured to be an input
or an output (See G-PILOT 3100 Operation
Manual).
G-PILOT 3100 NMEA inputs
GPS: The G-PILOT 3100 can receive
NMEA GPS data from a compatible GPS or
chartplotter,suchasNavman’sTRACKER5000
series chartplotter:
XTE (from APA, APB or XTE sentences)
is required for the G-PILOT to use GPS
mode
BRG (from APA sentences) and BOD
(from APA or APB sentences) are optional
and improve performance
COG (from VTG sentences) is optional
and can be displayed.
WIND: The G-PILOT 3100 can receive NMEA
wind data from a compatible wind instrument:
True or apparent wind direction (from
MWV sentences) is required for the
G-PILOT to use Wind mode.
SPEED:The G-PILOT3100 canreceive NMEA
speed data from a compatible paddlewheel or
GPS instrument:
SOG (from VTG sentences) is optional
and improves performance.
Note: If the G-PILOT 3100 is connected to a

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2 G-PILOT 3100 hardware
Main unit
Gyro, with 10 m
(33 ft) attached
cable
Protective cover for
display unit
Display unit
Compass, with 10
m (33 ft) attached
cable
Warranty and dis-
play unit mounting
template
This Installation
manual,
Operation manual.
Navman 3100 series wind or speed instrument
using NavBus, then the G-PILOT 3100 will
automatically receive and use the wind or
speed data, and the NMEA connection need
not be wired.
G-PILOT 3100 NMEA outputs
The NMEA 2 port can be configured to be an
input or to be output:
Mounting hardware, cable cover,
strain relief, spare fuses 2 mm (#14) twin stranded cable for high current wiring
Rudder feedback unit
2-1 What comes with your G-PILOT 3100
either heading (HDG & HDT) and rudder
angle (RSA) once per second
or heading (HDG) ten times per second
(seeNMEA2DATin theFACTORYmenu, See
G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual).

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The recommended installation sequence is:
1 Read this manual and the documentation
that comes with the other parts.
2 Plan the installation: select where the
equipment and wiring will be installed
(see section 3-2).
3 Install the main unit (see section 3-3).
4 Install the steeringdrive andwire theheavy
duty and light duty power supplies (see
section 3-4).
5 Install the rudder feedback unit (see
section 3-5).
6 Install the compass (see section 3-6).
3 Installation
3-1 Installation sequence
Warning Correct installation is critical to the
performance of the unit. It is vital to read this
manualand thedocumentationthat comeswith
the other parts before starting installation.
Warning
The G-PILOT main unit is not waterproof.
Mount the unit in a dry place.
The G-PILOT display unit is waterproof
from the front. Protect the rear of the unit
from water, or else water might enter the
breathing hole and damage the unit. The
warranty does not cover damage caused
by moisture or water entering the back of
the unit.
The compass, gyro and rudder feedback
unit are completely waterproof.
Warning Ensure that any holes that you cut
will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt,
consult a qualified boat builder.
7 Install the gyro (see section 3-7).
8 Install the display unit and any other
marine instruments that will be used with
the G-PILOT 3100 (see section 3-8).
9 Carry out the dockside setup (see
section 4).
10 Carry out the sea trials (see section 5).
If you are unsure where a part should be
installed, mount and wire the part temporarily,
without cutting holes in the boat.After the sea
trials have been completed, install and wire
the part permanently.
2-2 Other parts required
Power supply: The G-PILOT 3100 requires
two power supplies, both nominally 12 V DC:
A heavy duty supply for the steering drive
A light duty supply for the G-PILOT 3100
electronics and display unit; this supply
also powers any additional display units
and other instruments.
The power supplies require one or two
switches and fuses or circuit breakers (see
section 3-4).
Steering drive: The G-PILOT3100 can power
ahydraulic pump,constantlyrunning pumpset,
hydrauliclinear drive or mechanicaldrive rated
at 12 V DC and up to 20 A.
Rudder linkage: To link rudder to rudder
feedback unit (see section 3-5).
For wiring, see Select Wire Table in section
3-4-2.
External beepers or lights (optional ): The
external output is switched to ground, 30 V DC
and250mAmaximum. Ifthe beepersandlights
require more than 250 mA total, fit a relay.
Other marine instruments (optional): Wind,
speed or GPS instruments can be connected
(see section 1-2).
Other parts: For systems of several
instruments, wiring and connectors are
required. Navman junction boxes can simplify
wiring several Navman instruments together
(see section 1-2 or the NavBus Installation
and Operation Manual).
Coupling connectors and 10 m (33 ft)
extension cables are available to extend the
rudder feedback unit, compass or gyro cables.
Do not fit more than one extension cable to
each unit.

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3-2 Installation guide
This is a general guide for locating and wiring the parts of the G-PILOT 3100. The instructions for
a particular part may have additional requirements.
3-2-1 Location guide
Donotmount anypart where itcan beused
as a handhold, where it will interfere with
the operation of the boat or where it might
be submerged.
Donot mountany part whereit will interfere
with launching or retrieving the boat.
Do not mount any part within 0.5 m (20")
of the plane of a radar antenna.
Mount the compass and gyro:
At least 1 m (3 ft) away from sources
of electrical signals or noise, such as
the batteries, high-current cables,
other boat cables, engines, fluorescent
lights, power inverters, radio or radar
transmitters and antennas.
At least 1 m (3 ft) away from equipment
containing a magnet, such as a
compass.
3-2-2 Wiring guide
The G-PILOT 3100 has two kinds of cables:
The heavy-duty power supply and steering
drive usually require high-current cables:
Select the wire gauge from the wire size
table (see section 3-4-2).
Fit high-current cables at least 1 m (3
ft) away from other electronic devices in
the boat.
Keep the cables as short as possible.
Twin 2 mm (#14) cable is supplied with the
G-PILOT3100 andcan beused forthe high
current cable if its gauge is suitable.
All the other cables are low-current:
Fit low-current cables at least 1 m (3 ft)
away from sources of electrical signals
or noise, such as the high-current cables,
other boat cables, engines, fluorescent
lights, power inverters and radio or radar
transmitters and antennas.
If the cable for the rudder feedback unit,
compassor gyro is toolong, do notshorten
thecable; instead coilthe cableup near the
main control unit.
The cable for the rudder feedback unit,
compass or gyro can be extended by
adding a 10 m (33 ft) extension cable and
coupling connector. Do not fit more than
one extension cable to each unit.
When fitting any type of cable:
Do not crush, pinch or strain the cable.
Secure the cable at regular intervals.
Ensureno connectorsor exposedterminals
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3-3 Installing the main unit
Physical
IMPORTANT: 200 mm (7.87")
clearance required for cover
removal
Installation
Find a suitable location for the unit:
In a dry, cool place; if possible not the engine room.
Close to the high-current power supply and the steering drive, to reduce the length of the
high current wiring.
Accessible for installation and service.
If possible on a vertical panel which does not vibrate.
Follow the location guide (see section 3-2-1).
Mount the unit with the cable connectors at the bottom or to one side, using the screws provided.
Do not mount the unit with the connectors at the top, because dust or moisture might enter
the unit.
200 mm (7.87")
IMPORTANT: 60 mm (2.36")
clearance required for cables
200 mm (7.87")
140 mm (5.10")
60 mm (2.36")
Screws 90 mm (3.54") apart
Screw holes 184 mm (7.24") apart
55 mm
(2.16")