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Summary of Contents for SeaWays

Page 1: ...orm No 682208 2020 Dometic Corporation WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov POWER CONTROL SEAWAYS Integrated Autopilot System Installation and User s Manual Book 67 SEAWAYS AND...

Page 2: ...n as specifically authorized in writing by Dometic is a registered trademark of the American Boat Yacht Council http www abycinc org NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electron...

Page 3: ...able considerations 2 6 2 4 6 Surface mount 2 7 2 4 7 Pole mount 2 9 2 5 Installing the SeaWays GO sensor 2 10 2 5 1 Mounting options 2 10 2 5 2 Calibrating the SeaWays GO sensor 2 12 2 6 Electrical c...

Page 4: ...le RPM Revolutions Per Minute SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System STBD Starboard right NOTE Some abbreviations not listed here may be found in their respective sections Abbreviations 3 5 Maintena...

Page 5: ...allation of this product Observe these warnings and notices carefully The safety alerts alone cannot eliminate hazards strict compliance with any special instructions during installation operation and...

Page 6: ...throttle to operate the boat After use Rinse off the steering Actuators Cylinders thoroughly using only fresh clean water at low pressure Never use high pressure water from a hose nozzle or pressure...

Page 7: ...y engineered and tested to ensure system integrity Substitution of components may compromise safety performance and reliability If an instruction is unclear contradictory or you are otherwise unsure h...

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Page 9: ...ormation on the three modes of operation please refer to section 3 Once your Optimus EPS or Optimus 360 system is installed adding SeaWays is simple 1 Install the SeaWays or SeaWays GO sensor 2 Route...

Page 10: ...harsh environmental conditions however adhere to the following limits when storing and using the sensor VHF interference VHF interference from devices such as cellular phones and radio transmitters m...

Page 11: ...nsor enclosure incorporates sight design features to help align the sensor with respect to a centered feature on your vessel such as the bow The antenna is recommended to be mounted along the centerli...

Page 12: ...ines the mounting style either surface mount or pole mount The sensor allows for both pole or surface mounting Follow directions below for detailed mounting directions SeaWays sensor dimensions Figure...

Page 13: ...with low profile mount accessory dimensions Figure 2 4 Sensor with high profile mount accessory dimensions 2 4 3 Surface mount dimensions 13 71 6 23 5 60 4 39 4X 0 25 3 00 2 90 2 90 13 71 6 23 4 77 3...

Page 14: ...way from corrosive chemicals Do not run the cable through door or window jams Keep cable away from rotating machinery Do not crimp or excessively bend the cable Avoid placing tension on the cable Remo...

Page 15: ...d base plate as a template mark and drill the mounting holes as necessary for the mounting surface NOTICE Dometic does not supply the mounting surface hardware You must supply the appropriate fastenin...

Page 16: ...aximum torque of 10 lbs ft 4 Secure the surface mount adapter to the SeaWays sensor using the supplied hardware Tighten to a torque of 8 10 lbs ft with no more than 0 5 in thread depth engagement 5 Th...

Page 17: ...ow pole or through the opening in the pole mount and connect to the SeaWays sensor 5 Secure the pole mount to the SeaWays sensor using the supplied mounting hardware Tighten to a torque of 8 10 lbs ft...

Page 18: ...ferences e g engines min 6 ft 2 meters ignition cables other large metal objects and particularly the autopilot drive unit On steel hull boats it can be mounted 2 5 3 3 ft 0 75 1 m above the wheel hou...

Page 19: ...rews should only be tightened loosely half way at first 2 Mechanically adjust compass orientation to be parallel to boat s center line as shown in figure 2 12 and figure 2 13 3 Finish the tightening o...

Page 20: ...physical dimensions of the SeaWays GO sensor 2 5 2 Calibrating the SeaWays GO sensor The compass calibrates itself automatically while the boat is turning in a circle Dometic recommends that a calibra...

Page 21: ...modate this For the SeaWays GO sensor The installation kit for SeaWays GO comes with a 15 foot network cable and a tee connector If the hub in the Optimus EPS or 360 installation is full remove the te...

Page 22: ...k that the Sensor Status has changed to Licensed If it has not retry entering the license code Figure 2 17 2 Enter the license code captured on back cover of this booklet 3 Make sure the new license c...

Page 23: ...aler Menu Initial Setup SeaWays WARNING Some parts of SeaWays commissioning can be performed at dock with the boat securely restrained but others will require deep open water with adequate operating s...

Page 24: ...orientation of the sensor Figure 2 20 For the SeaWays GPS sensor the Compass Offset parameter must be adjusted via software Adjust GPS Compass offset to compensate for sensor misalignment Drive the b...

Page 25: ...Figure 2 21 4 Drive boat at 5 6 knots engage heading mode jog target heading by 10 Reduce sensitivity if boat turns too aggressively or overshoots Increase sensitivity if autopilot is too lazy Figure...

Page 26: ...settings can be accessed using the CANtrak display To access these settings press the MENU button and then SETTINGS User level sensitivity adjustments can be made from this menu as well as waypoint al...

Page 27: ...ing heading Increase if response is too lazy Low Speed Counter 40 to 40 0 Autopilot reaction adjustment at low speed Decrease if heading is unstable at low speed High Speed 40 to 40 0 Autopilot gain a...

Page 28: ...rt Screen is shown when autopilot route mode is overridden by helm movements Route End Alert Buzzer Yes No 0 Determines if buzzer will sound when Route End Alert screen is shown Heading Error to Warn...

Page 29: ...rator during sea trial WARNING Do not use automatic steering when At extreme speed In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions When in areas where use of au...

Page 30: ...PS is connected to correct network Confirm license is correct See section 2 7 for details 1 Nav data communication loss GPS Compass is not communicating Wait for GPS to acquire satellites Move away fr...

Page 31: ...systems An autopilot is a useful navigational aid but DOES NOT under any circumstances replace a human navigator When using an autopilot Do not leave the helm unattended Verify the course and positio...

Page 32: ...t to hold the desired course 3 Route mode Autopilot follows waypoints provided by third party chartplotter Boat heading will be changed by the autopilot to follow the waypoints Route mode will not fol...

Page 33: ...otter Press the desired autopilot mode Figure 3 4 shows a screen while pilot is engaged SeaWays can be disengaged by pressing the STBY button WARNING Engaging SeaWays causes the boat to steer without...

Page 34: ...e new desired heading When using Route mode the autopilot will not re engage automatically if steering override is used It will have to be re engaged by pressing the Route button Heading bump While Se...

Page 35: ...used The CANtrak display has a waypoint arrival alarm that can be toggled on or off Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 These arrival alarms pop up automatically when a way point is reached and a 10 or more course...

Page 36: ...ays is engaged and you engage a 3rd party autopilot SeaWays will dis engage and give priority to the 3rd party autopilot 3 4 SeaWays faults 3 4 1 Cross track error XTE XTE faults are usually resultant...

Page 37: ...all electrical cables for chafing and wear GPS Compass faults There are two types of GPS faults 1 Communication fault If a communication fault occurs contact technical support for assistance 2 Signal...

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Page 39: ...3 6 1 SeaWays low profile mount Figure 3 5 Low profile mounting template NOTICE If this template has been downloaded electronically or copied from another document please verify all template dimension...

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Page 41: ...igh profile mounting template 3 6 2 SeaWays high profile mount NOTICE If this template has been downloaded electronically or copied from another document please verify all template dimensions prior to...

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Page 43: ...ount NOTICE If this template has been downloaded electronically or copied from another document please verify all template dimensions prior to cutting Print copy reproductions may be scaled differentl...

Page 44: ...eaWays GO bracket mount NOTICE If this template has been downloaded electronically or copied from another document please verify all template dimensions prior to cutting Print copy reproductions may b...

Page 45: ...y SeaStar Solutions product meeting this warranty which is returned freight prepaid within the warranty period to the dealer from whom such product were purchased or to us at the appropriate address I...

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