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TR-1 Gladiator LCD Heading Display

Installation and User Guide

Introduction:

The TR-1 LCD display connects to the TR-1 Gladiator Autopilot.  It 

displays current heading, and displays the current autopilot mode.  In 

addition it allows the operator to command a new desired heading or 

command a rate of turn.  With an optional rudder reference indicator; 

purchased separately, the display will show rudder position.

The large easy to read transfl ective static LCD display with an anti-

refl ective  coating  gives  you  a  clear  view  of  the  screen  from  any 

angle on the boat or in glaring sunlight and is backlit for easy night 

vision.

An optional mounting panel is available.  See Figure 2-a.  This panel 

will allow you  to fl ush mount a handheld, and mount the deckmount 

On/Off switch, in addition to the LCD Display.

Figure 1-a

Figure 2-a

Thank  you  for  purchasing  the  TR-1  Gladiator  Display.    This  guide  

contains an explanation on how to install and use your new TR-1 Display.  

Please  be  sure  to  read  this  instruction  manual  fully  to  familiarize 

yourself  with  the  features  and  proper  installation and  operation  of 

this display.

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Summary of Contents for Gladiator TR-1

Page 1: ...TR 1 Gladiator LCD Heading Display Installation Operations Owner s Manual 1 800 588 7655 www nautamatic com 906 2700 00 Version 03...

Page 2: ...isplay with an anti reflective coating gives you a clear view of the screen from any angle on the boat or in glaring sunlight and is backlit for easy night vision An optional mounting panel is availab...

Page 3: ...ating your boat Use caution when operating the autopilot at high speeds near hazards in the water such as docks pilings or other boats Safety Before Starting Installation Studythismanualandtheotherman...

Page 4: ...ator optional Turn the Gladiator autopilot system on with the deckmount On Off switch and verify display connections The display should momentarily light up all functions of the display then show all...

Page 5: ...e loctite might be a good idea The standard stud will accommodate a panel 1 2 thick 50 with the trim ring and 3 4 750 without the trim ring OR Type II Template Cut a hole using the template as guide a...

Page 6: ...nection to Optional rudder indicator unit Red Positive Black Signal Silver Grnd Connecting the Display Wiring To Optional Rudder Indicator Connects to the autopilot s handheld Connects to the ECU s Co...

Page 7: ...less Remote Page 6 Connects to the ECU s Connection 3 Connects to the autopilot s handheld Connects to the autopilot s handheld Connects to the ECU s Connection 3 Display Display Wireless Receiver Wir...

Page 8: ...splay may not match your compass or your GPS This is normal Once the Gladiator system s compass has been calibrated and north has been set it may be the most accurate heading display on your boat Sett...

Page 9: ...alibration the three digits will display CAL The Three smaller digits display a horizontal bar See Figure 12 if the heading command mode is available It will display the new commanded heading desired...

Page 10: ...mediately begin to turn to the new course when the command is entered Turn the dial to the right slowly for one 1 degree increments Turn the dial left slowly for one 1 degree decrements The increment...

Page 11: ...o turn the dial more vertical bars display and the rate of turn will execute more quickly Example With two vertical bars to the right showing on the display would be like turning the wheel at the helm...

Page 12: ...dicator must be calibrated before use Figure 19 Activating this mode will not prevent the use of the rate turn command but the bars will indicate the rudder angle NOT the rate of turn The rudder indic...

Page 13: ...ou want the display to continue to indicate rudder position you must save the CAL To save the CAL and continue with rudder position as the startup default press and hold the Select Load button on the...

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