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SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide
Checking SeaTalk and NMEA 0183 connections
SeaTalk instruments
If you have connected the Pilot Controller to other SeaTalk instruments or controllers:
1. Select display lighting level 3 (LAMP 3) on one of the other SeaTalk instruments or
controllers.
2. Check that the Pilot Controller display lights are on. If the lights are not on, check
the SeaTalk cabling between the Pilot Controller and the other units.
SeaTalk and NMEA GPS or Chartplotter
If you have connected the SPX-5 Wheel system to a chartplotter or GPS (e.g. via
NMEA0183 or SeaTalk), check the links by displaying the default navigation data
pages on the Pilot Controller. To do this:
1. Press disp to display the first data page (XTE), and check that this page shows the
expected data.
2. Press disp again to check each successive data page (BTW, DTW etc)
If the display shows dashes in place of expected data values, ensure:
•
The GPS or chartplotter is switched on and transmitting an active waypoint.
•
The GPS or chartplotter is configured to transmit the required data format.
•
There is not a cabling error. Check for open circuit, short circuit or reversed
connections.
Other NMEA 0183 connections
To check other NMEA connections, you will need to set up the appropriate page of
data using Display calibration mode. See
For details of supported NMEA sentences, see
Appendix 1: NMEA 0183 sentences.
Checking autopilot operating sense
1. Engage the wheel drive clutch by reaching around the wheel and rotating the
clutch lever clockwise, so the lever engages fully onto the locating pip.
2. Manually center the wheel, then press
auto
(so the SPX-5 Wheel system is in
Auto mode), then check that the display shows AUTO.
Be ready to press
standby
if the rudder moves hard over.
3. Press
+10
once.
WARNING: Operate the
wheel drive clutch safely
Do NOT reach through the wheel. Reach AROUND the wheel to
operate the wheel drive clutch lever.
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