Raymarine Q047 User manual

Tiller drive
autopilot
Installation
Instructions
English
Date: 07-2016
Document number: 87279-1-EN
© 2016 Raymarine UK Limited

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Important Information
This handbook contains important information about installing,
using and maintaining your new Raymarine product. To get the best
from the product, please read this handbook thoroughly.
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Safety notices
WARNING: Product installation
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so
could result in poor product performance, personal injury
and/or damage to your boat.
WARNING: Electrical safety
Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any
electrical connections.
WARNING: Calibration
We supply this product calibrated to default settings that should
provide stable performance for most boats. To ensure optimum
performance on your boat, you must complete the procedures
detailed in the Commissioning section of the handbook for the
relevant Autopilot controller.
WARNING: Navigation aid
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it
should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never
replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as
they develop.
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Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating
enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the
safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules:
• Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to
take manual control in an emergency.
• Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the
autopilot.
• Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation –
no matter how clear the sea may appear, a dangerous situation can
develop rapidly.
• Maintain an accurate record of the boat’s position by using either
a navigation aid or visual bearings.
• Maintain a continuous plot of your boat’s position on a current
chart. Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will steer the boat
clear of all obstacles. Make proper allowance for tidal set – the
autopilot cannot.
• Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a
navigation aid, always maintain a log and make regular positional
plots. Navigation signals can produce significant errors under
some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect
these errors.
EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and
accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to
ensure that performance is not compromised.
Handbook information
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was
correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition,
our policy of continuous product improvement may change
specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept
liability for any differences between the product and the handbook.
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Mounting
socket
Tiller
pin
Socket
Plug
Socket screw
No 4 x 3/4 in (x2)
Tiller drive
Cable clip
and screw,
No 6 x 1/2 in
Parts supplied
midstroke
620 mm (24.5 in)
468 mm (18.4 in)
38 mm
(1.5 in)
Dimensions

Critical dimensions
Installing the tiller drive involves mounting it between the tiller and a
fixed point on the boat’s structure. Two dimensions are critical for
correct installation:
•Dimension A = 620 mm (24.5 in): the distance from the
mounting socket to the tiller pin. Pull out the drive pushrod to this
dimension.
Note: If your installation requires a pushrod extension (see page 52)
or cantilever mount (see page 56),this dimension will increase.
•Dimension B = 460 mm (18 in): the distance from the rudder
stock’s center line to the tiller pin.
'A'
620 mm (24.5 in)
468 mm (18.4 in)
38 mm
(1.5 in)
44 mm
(1.7 in)
'B'
460 mm
(18 in)
'B' 460 mm (18 in)
D5339-1
90˚
Sloping rudderstock
Rudder axis
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1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line and mark dimensions A
and B.Use masking tape to locate the fixing points for the tiller pin
and mounting socket.
Note: You can measure dimension A on either the port or starboard
side of the cockpit, depending on which side you intend to mount the
drive. If you select port mounting, you must correct the autopilot
steering direction as described on page 78.
2. Make sure the measurements are at right angles (as shown on the
diagram).
3. Make sure that the drive unit is mounted horizontally.
Basic installation
After establishing the control dimensions A and B, you can usually
mount the tiller drive directly onto the cockpit seat.
Installing the tiller pin (part no. D001)
1. Drill a 6 mm (1/4in) diameter hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at
the fixing point you have marked on the tiller.
2. Use a two part epoxy adhesive (e.g. Araldite) to fix the tiller pin in
place.
3. Position the shoulder of the pin so it is 12.5 mm (1/2in) above the
tiller surface.
Mounting socket
12.5 mm
(0.5 in)
Tiller pin
D284-2
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Installing the mounting socket (part no. D002)
1. Drill a 12.5 mm (1/2in) diameter hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at
the fixing point you have marked on the cockpit seat.
2. If the structure at the mounting position is less than 25 mm (1 in)
thick, reinforce the underside with plywood bonded into position.
3. Install the mounting socket using a two part epoxy adhesive.
CAUTION:
As the tiller pilot is capable of generating high pushrod loads,
you MUST:
• drill holes to the specified size and reinforce where necessary
• allow the epoxy to harden completely before apply a load
Installation accessories
If you are not able to install the drive unit directly onto the cockpit seat
or tiller as described, use one (or a combination) of the following
accessories:
• pushrod extensions
• tiller brackets
• cantilever sockets
• pedestal sockets
Pushrod extensions
If you need to increase the pushrod length (because of the distance
from the mounting socket location to the center line), use a
Raymarine pushrod extension.
Identifying the correct pushrod extension
1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.
2. Measure dimension C.
3. Select the appropriate pushrod extension length (and part
number) using the following table.
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Mounting the pushrod extension
To mount the pushrod extension:
1. Unscrew the end of the tiller drive’s pushrod.
2. Screw the extension into the pushrod.
3. Screw the pushrod end into the pushrod extension.
Dimension C Pushrod extension length L Part no.
620 mm (24.5 in) Standard dimension -
648 mm (25.5 in) 25 mm (1 in) D003
673 mm (26.5 in) 51 mm (2 in) D004
699 mm (27.5 in) 76 mm (3 in) D005
724 mm (28.5 in) 102 mm (4 in) D006
749 mm (29.5 in) 107 mm (5 in) D007
775 mm (30.5 in) 152 mm (6 in) D008
L
C
D285-2
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Tiller brackets
If the tiller is higher or lower than the mounting socket, you can use a
Raymarine tiller bracket to vary the tiller pin offset so the drive is
horizontal.
Identifying the correct tiller bracket
1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.
2. Measure dimension D (if the pushrod is above the tiller) or
dimension E (if the pushrod is below the tiller).
3. Select the appropriate bracket from the following table:
Mounting the tiller bracket
1. Position the tiller bracket on the center line of the tiller (above or
below) and establish the critical dimensions Aand B
Note: To measure dimension Bon a boat with a sloping rudderstock,
refer to the diagram on page 56.
2. Mark the centers of the two bracket mounting holes.
3. Drill two 6 mm (1/4in) diameter holes through the center line of
the tiller at the positions you have marked.
4. Attach the tiller bracket using two 6 mm (1/4in) diameter bolts,
nuts and washers.
5. Bond the fixing bolts in place with two part epoxy adhesive
6. When the epoxy is completely hardened, fully tighten the nuts.
7. Attach the tiller pin to the bracket.
Dimension D
(pushrod below tiller)
Dimension E
(pushrod above tiller)
Bracket
part no.
25 mm (1 in) 51 mm (2 in) D009
51 mm (2 in 76 mm (3 in) D010
76 mm (3 in) 102 mm (4 in) D011
102 mm (4 in) 127 mm (5 in) D159
127 mm (5 in) 152 mm (6 in) D160
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D286-2
D
E
D287-2
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Cantilever mounting
If you need to attach the tiller drive to a vertical face (such as the
cockpit sidewall), use a Raymarine cantilever socket assembly
(part number D031):
• the maximum possible extension offset is 254 mm (10 in)
• you cut the cantilever to the exact length during mounting
Cutting the cantilever rod to length
1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.
2. Measure dimension F (actual).
3. Refer to the table to establish a cutting length for the cantilever
rod – double check measurements before cutting.
4. Measure the rod from threaded end, then cut the cantilever rod
to length Lusing a hacksaw. Remove any sharp edges with a file.
Dimension F Cut length L
686 mm (27 in) 51 mm (2 in)
711 mm (28 in) 75 mm (3 in)
737 mm (29 in) 102 mm (4 in)
762 mm (30 in) 127 mm (5 in)
787 mm (31 in) 152 mm (6 in)
813 mm (32 in) 178 mm (7 in)
838 mm (33 in) 203 mm (8 in)
'B'
D309-2
90 degrees
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Mounting the cantilever assembly
To mount the cantilever assembly:
1. Temporarily assemble the cantilever by screwing the rod into the
mounting ring.
2. Ensure the drive unit is horizontal and then mark the location of
the mounting ring and its mounting holes.
3. Drill three 6 mm (1/4in) diameter holes at the positions you have
marked.
4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant.
5. Use three 6 mm (1/4in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach
the mounting ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on
the other side of the mounting surface, as shown above).
6. Screw the rod firmly into place.
7. Roughen the end of the cantilever rod and the inside of the cap to
provide a key. Then apply two part epoxy adhesive to the rod end
and the cap.
8. Place the cap over the rod end, making sure the hole for the
drive unit mounting pin faces upwards. Allow the epoxy
adhesive to harden fully before applying a load.
Note: When the autopilot is not in use, you can unscrew the complete
rod assembly to leave the cockpit unobstructed.
L
F
D288-2
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Pedestal socket mounting
If you need to raise the height of the drive unit mounting socket to
keep the tiller drive horizontal, use a Raymarine pedestal socket
assembly.
Identifying the correct pedestal socket
1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.
2. Establish the standard control dimensions A and B.
3. With the tiller drive horizontal, measure dimension G.
4. Select the appropriate pedestal socket assembly from the table.
Mounting the pedestal socket
1. Mark the mounting ring’s position on the cockpit seat or counter.
2. Ensure that control dimensions Aand Bare correct.
3. Mark the bolt holes on the mounting ring and then drill three
6 mm (1/4in) diameter holes.
Dimension G Pedestal socket length L Part no.
38 mm (1.5 in) Standard dimension -
76 mm (3.0 in) 38 mm (1.5 in) D026
89 mm (3.5 in) 50 mm (2.0 in) D027
102 mm (4.0 in) 64 mm (2.5 in) D028
114 mm (4.5 in) 76 mm (3.0 in) D029
127 mm (5.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in) D030
G
D289-2
L
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4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant.
5. Use three 6 mm (1/4in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach
the mounting ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on
the other side of the mounting surface, as shown above).
6. Screw the mounting socket firmly into place.
Note: When the autopilot is not in use, you can unscrew the complete
rod assembly to leave the cockpit unobstructed.
Tiller pins
Your Raymarine dealer can also supply the following lengths of tiller
pin for other non-standard installations.
Description Size Part no.
Small threaded tiller pin 25 mm (1.0 in) D014
Extra length tiller pin 72 mm (2.8 in) D020
Extra length threaded tiller pin 72 mm (2.8 in) D021
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ACU (control unit) connection
A B+
_
MOTOR
POWER
D134951
Terminal
identification
stripes
Drive wire
(brown).
Insert into
2-stripe
terminal
To the
ACU
Rear of
socket
Drive wire
(blue).
Insert into
3-stripe
terminal
Tiller ACU
Blue Brown
•Connect the tiller drive to the control unit via the waterproof plug
and socket (supplied).
•The plug comes ready assembled to the tiller drive.
•Mount the socket in the cockpit next to the tiller drive.
Cabling
1. Measure the total length of cable run from the control unit to the
socket location.
Use this table to identify the appropriate power cable size:
2. Route the cable from the control unit to the socket location.
Cable length Copper area AWG
Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)1.0 mm218
Up to 4.0 m (13 ft) 1.5 mm216
Up to 6.0 m (22 ft) 2.5 mm214
NOTE: You can use the autopilot control head to change the Motor phase:
MENU > Setup > Autopilot Calibration > Drive Settings > Motor Phasing
3. Connect the wires as shown to the tiller socket.
4. Connect the wires as shown to the Motor terminals on the ACU control unit.

Installing the socket
1. Apply the template (supplied at the rear of this handbook) to the
bulkhead.
2. Carefully drill a 18 mm (23/32 in) clearance hole and two 2.5 mm
(3/32 in) pilot holes. Remove the template.
3. Pass the cable through the bulkhead and attach to the socket,
making sure you connect each core to the correct pin, as
describedin the "ACU(control unit)connection" section.
4. Attach the socket to the bulkhead using the two self-tapping
screws. Use cable clamps to secure the drive cable at regular
intervals.
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Specifications
Drive unit
Maximum boat displacement:
Wheel drive:
Tiller drive:
GP Tiller Drive
8,500 kg (18,700 lb)
6,000 kg (13,000 lb)
7,500 kg (16,500 lb)
Helm speed: Wheel drive:
Tiller drive:
9 rpm (designed for systems with 1–3.5 turns lock to lock)
4.0 sec (lock to lock)
Operating conditions:
Wheel drive:
Tiller drive:
-10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F); waterproof to CFR46
0 °C to +60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)
Overall dimensions:
Wheel drive:
Tiller drive:
outer diameter: 361 mm (14.2 in)
depth: 171 mm (6.7 in) (without spoke clamps)
midstroke length: 620 mm (24.5in); diameter: 44 mm (1.7in)
(see next page for other dimensions)
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Drill 2.5 mm (3/32 inch)
diameter hole (2 positions)
Drill 18 mm (23/32 inch)
diameter hole
Tiller drive - plug template
D5411-1
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