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Additional parts for installation:
All parts needed for installation are included, for the
Autopilot instrument and compass. For the Servo Unit, Rudder Angle Transmitter, Pumpset
and Linear Drive, the following material is not supplied and need to be sourced or made
locally: safety switch, power cables, screws / bolts / nuts and support bracket for mounting,
hydraulic fittings, piping and oil. This is because most installations differ.
9.2 Installation alternatives
This section covers installation of Autopilot instrument, Servo Unit and Rudder Angle
Transmitter. For the installation of compass transducer, pumpset, linear drive, see
separate instructions supplied with each product.
You can install the Nexus Autopilot for two different applications:
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Stand alone Autopilot application.
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Nexus Network application, by connecting it to the Nexus Network.
9.3 Autopilot instrument
9.3.1 Location of instrument
The instrument is designed to be front mounted above or below deck. It should be mounted
on a flat and smooth surface. This condition must be followed to ensure the gasket seals
correctly against the mounting surface. Mount the instrument so that it:
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can be reached by the helmsman to transfer from manual to automatic steering,
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is satisfactory protected from outer damage,
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is at least 500 mm away from radio receiving equipment,
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has sufficient clearance from behind, for the instrument housing and cables.
Note!
The instrument can be mounted right next to a magnetic com-
pass.
9.3.2 Installing instrument
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Place the adhesive drill template on the desired location for the instrument.
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Drill the holes for the mounting screws, using a 2,8 mm (0,11”) drill. Use a 50 mm (2”)
hole saw, to machine the clearance hole for the instrument connection socket. Remove
the template.
Warning!
Do not drill through the instrument mounting holes as the gaskets may be
damaged and thus cause leakage. The warranty is not valid for damage caused by drilling
through the mounting holes.
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Run the Nexus Network cable from the Autopilot Servo Unit to the instrument.
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Cut the Nexus Network cable to length. Peel off about 35 mm (1 1/4") of the cable
insulation. Remove about 6 mm (1/4") from the 3 isolated wires (the 4
th
wire is an
earth/screen). Attach the 4 cable protectors to the wires using a pair of flat pliers.
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Connect the 4 cable protectors to the 4-pole jack plug as shown.
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Important!
Apply silicon paste to all areas as shown to avoid corrosion.
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