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KAP833

   

KAP833

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

   KAP-833

   KAP-833

Autopilot

Summary of Contents for KAP-833

Page 1: ...KAP833 KAP833 OPERATOR S MANUAL KAP 833 KAP 833 Autopilot...

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Page 3: ...e accurate check of navigation duties or just relax and enjoy the trip HOWEVER THE AUTOPILOT SHOULD NOT BE LEFT SOLELY IN CHARGE OF THE VESSEL AND AN ADEQUATE WATCH SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES I...

Page 4: ...feedback must be attached to the rudder in such a way that it can accurately measure the position of the ships rudder This must also be connected to the autopilot via the cable supplied Provision has...

Page 5: ...6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 6 11 7 1 7 2 7 3 Connection Tests Adjustments Fuse Protection Commissioning Checks Installation of Main Unit Installation of Compass Installation of Rudder Feedback I...

Page 6: ...the PRESET button Power Steer The rudder angle may be controlled by the course knob on the main panel or from one of the remote steering stations GPS Mode When receiving information from a GPS unit t...

Page 7: ...gaged No steering control output is generated The commercial watch alarm is turned off if enabled The digital display shows the vessels current magnetic course Possible alarms Stopwatch timer alarm If...

Page 8: ...to manual steering Standby Mode The AUTO light will be turned off and STANDBY light turned on Course Adjustment Pressing the port red or stbd green arrow keys will cause a one degree course change in...

Page 9: ...the internal and external rudder limit settings Power Steering Mode 4 Rotating the course control knob clockwise will move the rudder to starboard Rotating the course control knob anticlockwise will...

Page 10: ...course to steer which will be the bearing between the origin and destination waypoints plus a factor to correct for the current cross track error XTE Pressing the Auto key will set the KAP 833 to Aut...

Page 11: ...GPS mode and the auto sequencing feature is not available Remember Prior to engaging GPS mode a route must be programmed into the GPS for the Autopilot to follow No GPS Data Alarm If the autopilot is...

Page 12: ...course by more than a set number of degrees This can be caused by a number of steering faults any of which require attention by the crew The angle at which this alarm sounds may be set to any value be...

Page 13: ...S Data Alarm The alarm sounds 0 2 seconds on 0 2 seconds off if the autopilot is not receiving valid information from the GPS The GPS light blinks on and off at the same rate as the audible alarm 3 2...

Page 14: ...he KAP 833 main panel Auto GPS Power or Standby Remote Unit Operation Remote Unit Operation 3 3 The Panel and Hand Remotes come with a 3 way switch for selecting POWER Off or AUTO features The Steerin...

Page 15: ...ctric Helm or Steering Lever The KAP 833 can be customised to accept input from an electric helm steering wheel or Steering Lever to provide electric steering in place of or in addition to manual stee...

Page 16: ...sets the desired accuracy of the vessel steering A high weather setting will cause the vessel to steer very accurately but may cause excessive use of the steering In good weather set this control to a...

Page 17: ...uilt in A counter rudder setting of 1 gives no counter rudder steering suitable for light and manouverable vessels If you find your ship over steering when under autopilot control increase the counter...

Page 18: ...may require a high value for the rudder ratio This may also be adjusted according to speed low speeds may require more rudder angle for steering than high speeds A value of 1 signifies the minimum am...

Page 19: ...irection Each complete turn should take at least 60 seconds 3 When the circles are complete enter 902 by using the keypad then hold down GOTO press AUTO then release both buttons together This complet...

Page 20: ...nd to prevent transmitted signals from the radio influencing the pilot The power source for the autopilot should be fused separately from other equipment Maintain conventional colour coding and if nec...

Page 21: ...f the ships compass in the exact centre of the compass card and secured with an adhesive such as double sided tape or silicon sealant Before fixing the sensor in place align it carefully so that the K...

Page 22: ...wever a position of severe roll such as the top of a mast should also be avoided The compass need not be mounted in a weatherproof position The compass can be mounted on top of a flat surface on a bul...

Page 23: ...fter initial sea trials you may wish to recalibrate the KAP 833 compass although in most cases the factory calibration will be as good as or better than calibration achieved on the vessel See the Comp...

Page 24: ...he shaft uppermost mounted and linked in such a way that the four pivot points tiller post feedback shaft and the adjustable linkage points form the four corners of a parallelogram The rudder feedback...

Page 25: ...is fitted have the steering of the vessel turned lock to lock and ensure a The direction port or starboard indicated on the top of the RFU is correct b No undue mechanical strain is placed on the rud...

Page 26: ...id Negative lead of power supply Installation of Motor Before connect KAP 833 to Motor drive rudder you have to open the upper cover of KAP 833 and short circuit D68 D69 Then connect the motor as foll...

Page 27: ...ere subject to occasional splashes of water If mounted in direct sunlight the Panel Remote decal may fade The cable leading from the unit should be connected to the Remote connector on the rear panel...

Page 28: ...onnections to be used are marked IN Negative IN Signal Data In Connection NOTE Examples only For any GPS unit which has a BNC type output plug a bayonet plug taking a coaxial cable with core and shiel...

Page 29: ...maximum current draw not exceeding 250 milliamps be connected to this output If a larger type siren or alarm unit which draws in excess of 250 milliamps is used this must be connected via a relay The...

Page 30: ...Adjust 2 Contro l 3 Adjust 4 Contro 2 5 5V 6 Gnd 7 10V 1 Green 2 Red 3 Yellow 4 White 5 Blue 6 Shield ALARM 1 ALA 2 ALA 4 2 5V 5 MATT 1 5V red 2 Sig yellow 3 Gnd black 1 MOT 2 MOT 3 Clutch 4 Clutch 1...

Page 31: ...tems 8330201 POWER MOTOR RUDDER ALARM COMPASS REMOTE GPS FUSE 15A SERIAL NO MODEL KAP833 AUTOPILOT Main Power GPS Unit Motor Rudder Rudder angle indicator Alarm Compass sersor Electromotion redirector...

Page 32: ...Installation Dimension Diagram 120 240 84 40 6 5 23 5 170 37 70 69 67 250 140 133 171 13 220 11 6 27...

Page 33: ...opilot magnetic sensor until display reads correct heading 5 Select AUTO mode on control unit 6 AUTO light will come on CAUTION IF AUTOPILOT DRIVES HARD OVER IMMEDIATELY TURN CONTROL UNIT OFF REVERSE...

Page 34: ...er and is intended to be used to prevent sharp turns rather than protect the autopilot system NOTE If the rudder feedback unit has been installed correctly it should not be necessary to adjust the Rud...

Page 35: ...speed is found Once a turn is begun adjusting the rate of turn control downward anti clockwise will have no effect ie the turn rate can be INCREASED during a turn but not DECREASED The rate of turn c...

Page 36: ...dder feedback unit may not be perfectly aligned 2 There may be a side wind current net drag etc which causes the vessel to steer to one side The KAP 833 computer program can compensate for these error...

Page 37: ...ption remote r 1 Hand remote provision for 2 r 2 Active remote r 3 Hand remote plus power steer on pin 3 r 4 Basic remote plus power steer on pin 3 in standby mode Electric steering vessel r 5 When in...

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