Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT
version 1.3UK
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BASICTRIPLEPILOT
3.5
Cable installation:
Check the cable diagram for proper cable installation. When no other specifics are known use
cables with a minimum thickness of 0,5mm2. Cables need to be shielded and will have a flexible
core.
Always try to avoid laying cables over long stretches nearby other high power (high
current)cables.
3.6
Connecting:
The auto pilot system need to be installed according to the connecting diagram.
3.7
Grounding:
All hardware parts of this system need to be grounded. Make sure to ground the shield webbing
of the used cables on both ends too, also connect the non-used cable wires (on just one end) to
ground.
The processor unit, gyro and ROT/RUDDER Display need to be grounded to the ship’s hull using
at least a 2,5mm2 diam. cable. This need to be done using the shortest possible length of cable
from the unit to the hull.
3.8
Connecting power:
De BASICTRIPLEPILOT needs to be connected to a power supply, of 18VDC to 31VDC, capable
of delivering at least 10 Ah.
The power supply to the pilot, Rudder display and ROT display are separately to be installed.
Each to its own circuit breaker.
3.9
Servo unit:
If the pilot is connected to a servo unit (electrical steering system), then the connections to
valves and feedback module will be unnecessary.
3.10
Commisioning.
Connecting the power and valves to the auto pilot is a job reserved only to an installer/service
engineer of the Alphatron Marine team or someone with the proper training and certification by
Alphatron. This person also need to for fill all requirements implemented by CCR regulations.
Improper installation will void any warranty and cause damage to the auto pilot.
After proper installation the auto pilot system need to be commissioned/ fine-tuned. Get in
contact with Alphatron to schedule this work.
Prober adjusting procedure starts with tuning the system while docked. The second part of
proper adjusting procedure involves a trail sail in open water. It does not matter whether the
ship is loaded with cargo or not.
For Pusher boats with barges the trail sail WILL involve both sailing with and without the barge.
Rudder motion speed: When black/white valves are involved we recommend to set the full
motion time of the rudder blade moving from max. port to max starboard on to approx. 16
seconds.
This will enable a correct setup for the auto pilot. Proportional va
lves don’t pose any problems
for correct rudder motion speed setup.
Proper setup procedure: check the technical manual.
