Rev 0.2
August 2013
AP-WRC2
Autopilot Wireless Remote Control
INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
Page 1: ...Rev 0 2 August 2013 AP WRC2 Autopilot Wireless Remote Control INSTALLATION USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: ...MOUNTING LOCATION 7 3 2 Electrical Installation 8 3 2 1CABLE ROUTE CONSIDERATIONS 8 3 2 2ELECTRICAL COLOUR CODE 8 3 2 3ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 8 3 2 4INSTALLATION FINISH OFF 10 4 Operation 11 4 1 INITI...
Page 4: ...ions to the existing autopilot and installing batteries in the fobs The remote control is ideal for single handed or short handed crews to be able to steer from the front of the boat for example when...
Page 5: ...Standby Current without buttons pressed 45mA Operating Current with buttons pressed 80mA Internal Fuse Type M205 Glass Fuse 20mm Internal Fuse Rating 200mA normal blow Transmitter Range 50m line of si...
Page 6: ...all directions to suit various mounting orientations of the AP WRC2 receiver If the optional external antenna is fitted then the mounting location and orientation will also need to take into account t...
Page 7: ...rse changes The batteries of the fob could become too discharged to operate properly at any time Also with crew moving about the boat and items being stowed in different locations the operating range...
Page 8: ...obstruction in addition to the deck is in the path between the most distant location from which the fob will be used and the receiver then operation may be unreliable Refer to the Optional External An...
Page 9: ...on and mechanical damage Proximity to equipment or cabling which called cause interference to or be interfered by the AP WRC2 There are two flanges on the receiver enclosure which have holes provided...
Page 10: ...rs antennas and antenna cables fluorescent lights electrical cables carrying AC current engines including outboard motors AC powered electrical equipment Also avoid routing the cable near compasses or...
Page 11: ...ST4000 Run the cable from the AP WRC2 mounting location to the rear of the ST4000 controller display Crimp or solder the bare wires into small spade terminals and then push the spade terminals onto t...
Page 12: ...f the course computer Match the wire colour to the corresponding terminal colour with black going to the grey screen terminal 3 2 4 Installation Finish Off Secure the cable along its length using clip...
Page 13: ...rd Do not proceed until you are satisfied the autopilot is operating normally 3 Switch on the AP WRC2 at it s on off switch switch to I Watch for the LED indicator on the AP WRC2 to flash 3 times indi...
Page 14: ...isplay 9 Press and hold for at least 1 5 seconds Button A on the fob and verify that the autopilot changes to Auto mode for ST1000 ST2000 a letter A appears next to the value on the autopilot s displa...
Page 15: ...n hold the button down for about half a second A button press which is too short will be ignored and a button press which is too long may cause an undesired mode change A bit of experimentation will a...
Page 16: ...it is acceptable to for example press and hold Button A first and then press Button C the two buttons do not need to be pressed at exactly the same time but the second button needs to be pressed quick...
Page 17: ...button presses are missed by the Autopilot which usually occurs when the Autopilot is in Auto mode and is still adjusting to a new position even though it may appear to have stopped moving If this oc...
Page 18: ...corrosion Red LED on the AP WRC2 receiver does not illuminate when fob buttons are pressed The fob transmitter is not working Refer to Red light on fob section below The Wireless Remote Control is no...
Page 19: ...CR2016 lithium button cell batteries into the battery holder Ensure that the side of the battery with the writing positive side is facing up for each battery 3 If the batteries seem loose once both a...
Page 20: ...Chapter 5 Support 5 3 SALES SUPPORT For all sales and support enquiries contact Neil Finlayson Madman Marine Pty Ltd Ph 0412 MAD MAN 61 412 623 626 E sales madmanmarine com W www madmanmarine com 18...
