Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots
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Appendix:
Connecting to Autopilots
The information in this Appendix explains how to connect the
GyroPlus 2 unit to the following Raymarine autopilot systems:
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connecting to T150 or T400 course computers (Section A.1)
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integrating with other Raymarine autopilots (Section A.2)
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or autopilot (see page 30)
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T100 or T300 course computer (see page 31)
A.1 Connecting to T150 or T400 course computers
Connecting the GyroPlus 2 unit to a T150/T400 upgrades the course
computer so it has the same functions as a 150G/400G:
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‘AST’ (Advanced Steering Technology) is enabled, providing
enhanced course keeping and FastTrim
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AutoLearn is enabled, providing automatic steering calibration when
used with a or autopilot control unit
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the course computer NMEA 1 port will transmit 10 Hz fast heading,
suitable for MARPA and radar/chart overlay on Pathfinder Plus units
Connecting to T150/T400 course computer
To connect the GyroPlus 2 unit to a T150/T400:
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leave the autopilot fluxgate compass connected to the T150/T400
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power the GyroPlus 2 unit via SeaTalk
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connect its
RATE OUTPUT
to
RATE GYRO
inputs on the T150/T400
Connecting to T150/T400 course computer and Pathfinder Plus
To connect the GyroPlus 2 unit to a T150/T400 course computer and also
a Pathfinder Plus:
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leave the autopilot fluxgate compass connected to the T150/T400
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connect the
RATE OUTPUT
on the GyroPlus 2 unit to the
RATE
GYRO
inputs on the T150/T400
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power the GyroPlus 2 unit from
both
SeaTalk and the distribution
panel:
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provide power from SeaTalk so the GyroPlus 2 unit receives
power when the course computer is powered up but the Path-
finder is off
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provide power from the same switch as the Pathfinder Plus so the
GyroPlus 2 unit receives power when the Pathfinder is powered
up but the course computer is off
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connect the
NMEA 1 outputs
on the course computer to the NMEA
inputs on the Pathfinder Plus
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