Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots
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Installation instructions for T150/T400
Fluxgate compass
Leave the compass connected to course computer
FLUXGATE
inputs.
Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit
Follow the installation instructions for the GyroPlus 2 unit in Chapter 2.
CAUTION:
If you are using the Smart Heading System as the primary heading
reference for an autopilot, you must ensure that it receives power
(via SeaTalk or direct from the distribution panel) when the
autopilot is switched on.
Connecting the Rate Output
Connect the
RATE OUTPUT
on the GyroPlus 2 unit to the
RATE GYRO
inputs on T150/T400.
Calibration
You do
not
need to re-calibrate the autopilot fluxgate compass after
connecting the GyroPlus 2 unit to the T150/T400.
Note:
If you need to calibrate the fluxgate compass for any reason in the
future, follow the procedures in the autopilot owner’s handbook.
GyroPlus 2 unit outputs
connect to
Course computer inputs
Rate output GROUND (GREY)
GREY
Rate output SIGNAL (YELLOW)
YELLOW
X
RED - DO NOT CONNECT
D5929-1
Screen
Yellow
Screen
Yellow
T150 or T400
course computer
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