1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on choosing the
It offers
outstanding self steering capability for a
wide range of modern powercraft
equipped with hydraulic steering.
The
uses microprocessor
based technology and easy to use control
pads to give you total command under
autopilot control without the need for
constant adjustments.
The
is manufactured by the
world’s largest producer of Marine
autopilots with Technical Advice, Service
and Support ready to help you get the
most from your Autohelm.
The
is modular and designed
for easy installation with flexibility to cope
with the variation of individual craft and
owner specifications. It is supplied as
standard with the course computer, one
control unit,
compass, hydraulic
drive unit, and rudder reference
transducer. The basic
can be extended to suit
individual requirements. The basic system
is illustrated below in Figure 1.
1.1
Course Computer
The course computer houses the
microprocessor, electronic control circuitry
and power amplifier to drive the hydraulic
The course computer is splash proof
only and must be mounted in a dry and
protected position.
288mm
FLUX GATE
Fig. 1 BASIC SYSTEM
Control Unit
The six button control unit is fully
waterproof and is mounted close to the
steering position. It is designed for surface
mounting, or alternatively can be bracket
mounted if required (bracket mounting kit
Cat. No.
A second control unit (Cat. No. 2054)
and a hand held control unit (Cat. No.
2056) can be added to the system. The
hand held control unit is fitted with a 6m
wander lead and plugs into a
bulkhead mounted waterproof socket.
1.1.3
Compass
The
compass has been especially
developed for marine application. The
compass contains a gimbal mechanism to
permit accurate readings with pitch and
roll movements up to
The compass
is bulkhead mounted below decks and
connects directly to the course computer.
92mm
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