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Page 1: ...http nex Autopilot dig_auto tif Course Processor R 1600 Installation and Operation Manual Autopilot English...

Page 2: ...AUTOPILOT English 8 1...

Page 3: ...English AUTOPILOT 8 2 This manual is written for NX2 Autopilot version 1 00 Edition May 2012...

Page 4: ...ation 13 4 1 Instrument overview 13 4 1 1 Instrument display 13 4 1 2 Instrument pages and functions 13 4 1 3 Instrument modes 13 1 1 4 Instrument power on off 14 4 2 How to use the push buttons 14 4...

Page 5: ...k Error alarm XTA 24 6 4 5 A4 Push button beep KEY 24 6 5 Compass setup group C 25 6 5 1 C0 Return RET 25 6 5 2 C1 Magnetic heading MAG 25 6 5 3 C2 Local magnetic variation VAR 25 6 5 4 C3 Auto deviat...

Page 6: ...Compass calibration 43 11 3 Automatic Pilot Calibration APC 43 12 Fine tuning 45 13 Specifications 47 13 1 Technical Specifications 47 13 1 1 Autopilot instrument 47 13 1 2 Course Processor R 1600 47...

Page 7: ...onnecting it to the Nexus Network Many options are available including GPS and wind transducers Nexus Remote Control instrument and other Nexus digital and analog instruments The Autopilot Course Proc...

Page 8: ...ic compass or NMEA compass wind transducer navigators and compares this against the course set by the instrument and rudder 1 3 3 Rudder Angle Transmitter The Rudder Angle Transmitter provides the Aut...

Page 9: ...prompt attention Keep your proof of purchase Also your details are added to our customer database so that you automatically receive new product catalogues when they are released 1 5 About this manual...

Page 10: ...ider Do not cut the cables too short Allow extra cable length at the Server so it can be disconnected for inspection without having to disconnect all attached cables Do not place sealant behind the di...

Page 11: ...e two nuts from the back Note The two nuts must just be tighten by hand Run the Nexus Network cable from the Server to the instrument If you want to cut the Nexus Network cable to length disconnect 4...

Page 12: ...ug onto the instrument pins Press the cable in to the cable leads Mount the connection back cover with the screw 2 1 1 Installing instrument to the Server All NX2 instruments are connected directly to...

Page 13: ...number on the Nexus Network and the same order they will be addressed by the Remote Control instrument if used The example shows that the instrument version number is 1 6 and the logical ID number giv...

Page 14: ...he display COMPASS NAV Navigation WIND and PWR ST Power steer The selected function is indicated by the page arrow at top of the display 4 1 3 Instrument modes Standby mode The instrument functions as...

Page 15: ...up mode a press on LEFT moves to the previous setup function In edit mode a press on LEFT decreases a digit by one 4 2 3 RIGHT When the Autopilot is activated a short press on RIGHT increases the cour...

Page 16: ...4 push buttons The light can be set at 4 different levels To access the light control press and hold MODE for more than 2 seconds The flashing text Lit OFF will be displayed and the display will be li...

Page 17: ...d in the middle on the display always confirms that an automatic steering function is activated The function text at lower line to the right confirms which steering function is activated ex HDG for co...

Page 18: ...he left To alternate the display between bearing and track on the lower line press LEFT or RIGHT Caution The NAV function will automatically change course when the next waypoint information is display...

Page 19: ...n steer by wind is activated the Course computer will accept current rudder angle as a centre reference This reference will also update any previously stored centre references Refer ATC When a tack or...

Page 20: ...ard press RIGHT and hold it until the desired rudder angle is displayed To change the rudder angle to port press LEFT and hold it until the desired rudder angle is displayed 5 2 3 Dodging and returnin...

Page 21: ...move to next setup group press MODE To scroll up and down in each group press LEFT or RIGHT 6 1 3 How to change a setting To unlock a setting press SET To change a setting press LEFT RIGHT and MODE a...

Page 22: ...Nexus instruments connected to the Network It is not possible to select the lighting level individually for single instruments 6 3 Autopilot setup group P 6 3 1 P0 Return RET To return to previous mo...

Page 23: ...of change of heading and gives additional rudder corrections as a boat approaches the desired heading Its effect is to rapidly catch the tendency to yaw in a quartering sea provide initially high rudd...

Page 24: ...system will store the Error value in memory for 4 modes of sailing upwind port tack upwind starboard tack and downwind port reach and downwind starboard reach In general longer trim times higher sett...

Page 25: ...ge course differs more than the PCA setting the alarm will sound and the display will blink 6 4 3 A2 Timer watch alarm TMR Possible settings are OFF or On Default setting is OFF On audible alarm activ...

Page 26: ...eadings will be magnetic OFF All headings will be true i e corrected for local variation set in C2 Local variation VAR This is local setting 6 5 3 C2 Local magnetic variation VAR Possible settings are...

Page 27: ...e the boat into a slow turn in calm sea and away from other boats or obstructions There is no need to perform a perfect circle When steady select C4 Auto CHK and press SET to start The present compass...

Page 28: ...entered before you make the alignment adjustment otherwise you are unable to see the difference between local magnetic variation and alignment error To check the transducer position sail steer your b...

Page 29: ...any faulty conditions discovered as a result of the inspection could cause sudden loss of Autopilot control with consequential danger It is recommended that all items referenced in the following table...

Page 30: ...ned The fuse is of the right type Two instruments do not have the same ID number 8 2 Symptom Cause Action In the table below causes marked are more likely to occur during installation or when rewiring...

Page 31: ...tc Autopilot wanders on all headings Severe magnetic interference Choose another compass location Air in hydraulics Fill and purge the steering system Slack in the steering system Repair any loose or...

Page 32: ...alues Check the Sea Damping P2 SEA NMEA does not engage NAV arrow does not come on NMEA receiver not installed correctly Check receiver settings for proper output No NMEA 0183 data received Check Nav...

Page 33: ...ly Reset power 10 Range error depending on wrong input e g 17 70 too many minutes Correct input format 11 Remote control setup error Command can not be executed Check connections and settings 12 No re...

Page 34: ...eedback linkage to rudder 32 Autopilot compass input failure in Autopilot Nexus Network connection Check compass connection at Nexus Server or at the Compass Data instrument 33 Received wind data inpu...

Page 35: ...uded for the Autopilot instrument and compass For the Course Processor Rudder Angle Transmitter Pumpset and Linear Drive the following material is not supplied and need to be sourced or made locally s...

Page 36: ...ourse Processor must be mounted on a dry flat and vertical surface below deck at least 500 mm 20 from radio receiving equipment Since all wiring originates at the Course Processor it should be central...

Page 37: ...ptions are connected and not enough glands are available use a separate junction box and route the excess wires through one large cable in one of the large glands Note Autopilot instrument Nexus Netwo...

Page 38: ...mate safety OFF switch 9 4 5 NMEA connections NMEA input from GPS Navigators etc can be connected to Course Processor terminals 9 data and 10 ground For NMEA input the overall shield should be termina...

Page 39: ...35 Rudder Feedback Installation Notes When the rudder is central and the rudder feedback is central all angles should be 90 degrees Use the snap swivel and ball joint on the rudder feedback arm Use th...

Page 40: ...udder angle indicator on the Instrument display is consistent with the rudder angle The cable should be connected to Course Processor terminals marked RFU according to colours indicated 9 6 Pumpset Fo...

Page 41: ...English AUTOPILOT 8 40 Figure 2 Typical installation on a boat with hydraulic steering including Pumpset PF 0 3 Solenoid or block valve...

Page 42: ...nti hunt settings to prevent hunting overshoot of the rudder To adjust anti hunt setting first complete procedures in described in sections Setup Dockside Testing and Sea Trials Activate the Autopilot...

Page 43: ...ng the APC routine at Sea Trials It may take time before the steering begins to move due to air in the system Continue to press and hold the push button until the steering reaches its stops Then rever...

Page 44: ...CHK Misalignment correction Run the calibration procedure compass alignment ADJ 11 3 Automatic Pilot Calibration APC The Autopilot will not function unless the boat pass the APC routine The APC will...

Page 45: ...ar the instrument leaves the setup mode and returns to standby mode automatically Note You may interrupt the APC routine at any time by a press on SET Congratulations your Autopilot calibration is don...

Page 46: ...should not overshoot by more than 3 to 4 Continue making 40 course changes while adjusting the Rudder RUD setting until the boat overshoots the correct course a few times prior to setting on the cours...

Page 47: ...derate sea conditions Following seas no matter how rough may require lower settings to catch course error trends quickly in order to minimise excessive yaw and steering activity 6 Automatic Trim Calib...

Page 48: ...rent consumption 0 05A at 12V Max motor output drive 25 A Output NMEA 0183 compass 13 1 3 Rudder Angle Transmitter Dimensions 45 x 45 x 50 mm Transmitter arm 120mm 4 7 long Ball joint linkage arm 1 ar...

Page 49: ...a daisy chain fashion from one to the other matching colours on terminals Control may be transferred from one instrument to another by simply pressing any pushbuttons except the OFF push button on th...

Page 50: ...jog or time dependent lever power steering may be connected through the Autopilot Course Processor to directly control the steering pumpset in any Autopilot function This is useful for docking or remo...

Page 51: ...facturer or by its national distributors or operation outside the environmental parameters specified for the Product The Manufacturer will not compensate for consequential damage caused directly or in...

Page 52: ...TO YOUR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OWNER Name Street City Zip Code Country Product name Serial number A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date of purchase _______________Date installed_________________ Dealers stamp Tick h...

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