Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol
Instruction manual for use and installation -
rel. 1.21 / 02.08
page 19
Processor Box AP gold
It is the heart and the brain of the autopilot: in fact it contains the main
calculator of the system.
Install it far from direct heating, continuous vibrations and shocks; places like
engine-room, bilge area or other similar locations must be avoided.
If the vessel is provided with a reversing electro-hydraulic actuator, it is
necessary to position the Processor Box in an airy room. In fact, according to
the actioning and the power required by the actuator, it is normal that the
Processor Box overheats considerably (up to 50-60 Celsius degree).
We also recommended installing it in a place easy to be reached in order to
allow the future installation of optional devices.
In order to avoid interference on radios, we suggest positioning of the
processor box far from VHF aerials (few meters are sufficient).
Fluxgate Compass FGX90/3, FGX90N
As you can easily understand, it is another key device of the autopilot.
It is based on the electronic compass bearing that the autopilot keeps the
vessel on the planned course, applying any needed correction, bringing you to
the expected destination. An improper installation of this device will negatively
affect the performances of the whole navigation system.
The compass fluxgate FGX90 can be used with wood, fiberglass and
aluminum vessels. We suggest you to use the pick-up coils FGX60 for all the
iron or steel vessels provided with a planar magnetic compass, externally
gimbaled, correctly functioning and compensated.
As it is a magnetic compass, the first care will be the choice of location. It
differs from the other electronic devices because it must be placed far from
iron masses, magnetic fields and any device originating magnetic noises. The
minimum distance to be taken from this possible interference is proportional to
the intensity of noise and must be found at any time by way of experiment
(e.g. by using a magnetic compass).
The magnetic fluxgate compass FGX90 must be connected to the Processor
Box,
TB4 COMPASS
connector.
Rudder Angle Transducer FB30, FB31
This is another key element of the autopilot. In fact it is mechanically linked to
the section of the rudder, and it informs the system on its real position.
It is fundamental that it is installed on a firm, rigid support respecting precisely
the suggest mounting scheme.
