
Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation
Table of Contents, Lists of Figures and Tables
Document PN 29010101 V1r0
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List of Figures
Figure 1 – Basic Autopilot System .................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 2 – Heading Change in AUTO Mode ................................................................................................... 22
Figure 3 – SP38 System Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 28
Figure 4 – Control Head .................................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 5 – The SP38 SPU with Wiring and Diagnostic Covers Removed ...................................................... 30
Figure 6 – G2 GPS Compass ......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 7 – Navigator G2 Display Head ........................................................................................................... 32
Figure 8 – Navigator G2 Distribution Unit ....................................................................................................... 33
Figure 9 – Fluxgate Compass ......................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 10 – Magnetic Compass Sensor .......................................................................................................... 34
Figure 11 – Externally Gimballed Magnetic Compass with Binnacle .............................................................. 34
Figure 12 – Rotary Rudder Follower ............................................................................................................... 35
Figure 13 – Heavy Duty Rotary Rudder Follower ........................................................................................... 36
Figure 14 – Jog Lever ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 15 – External Rudder Angle Indicator - 3" Model ................................................................................. 37
Figure 16 – CT7 Interface ............................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 17 – Drive Boxes to meet all needs ..................................................................................................... 39
Figure 18 – Hydraulic Pump and Solenoid Value ........................................................................................... 40
Figure 19 – Cable Drives ................................................................................................................................ 40
Figure 20 – Continuous Running Electric Pump ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 21 – Rudder Follower Linkage Geometry ............................................................................................ 48
Figure 22 – SPU Connector Wiring Label ....................................................................................................... 51
Figure 23 – Typical Battery Connection to SPU ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 24 – Typical Battery Connection to Head ............................................................................................ 53
Figure 25 – Typical Battery Connection to Drive Boxes ................................................................................. 54
Figure 26 – Reducing Supply Voltage Losses ................................................................................................ 54
Figure 27 – Wiring Connections for SPU to N2K Networks ............................................................................ 55
Figure 28 – Wiring Connections for Jog Levers .............................................................................................. 56
Figure 29 – Wiring Connections for Four-Way Valves with Jog Levers .......................................................... 56
Figure 30 – Wiring Connections for Analog Compasses ................................................................................ 57
Figure 31 – Wiring Connections for Rudder Followers ................................................................................... 57
Figure 32 – Wiring Connections for Rudder Angle Indicators ......................................................................... 58
Figure 33 – Wiring Connections for Reversing DC Motors ............................................................................. 59
Figure 34 – Wiring Connections for Linear Actuators or Mechanical Rotary Drives ....................................... 59
Figure 35 – Wiring Connections for Shunt Field Reversing Motors ................................................................ 60
Figure 36 – Wiring Connections for Standard Four-Way Solenoid Valves ..................................................... 60
Figure 37 – Wiring Connections for Constant Running Electric Pump. .......................................................... 61
Figure 39 – Wiring Connections for A.C. Solenoids ........................................................................................ 62
Figure 40 – External Alarm, using SW'D B- Output ........................................................................................ 62
Figure 41 – External Alarm, using SW'D B+ Output ....................................................................................... 63
Figure 42 – External Alarm, SW'D B- Output – with Power Fail Option .......................................................... 64
Figure 43 – External Alarm, SW'D B+ Output – with Power Fail Option ......................................................... 64
Figure 44 – Typical NMEA 0183 Connections ................................................................................................ 66
Figure 45 – Typical NMEA 0183 RS-422 Transmission ................................................................................ 68
Figure 46 – Introductory Display ..................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 47 – Using the Control Head ............................................................................................................... 75
Figure 48 – Typical Work Mode Screen (Engaged) ........................................................................................ 78
Figure 49 –Work Mode Menu .......................................................................................................................... 80
Summary of Contents for SP38
Page 1: ...Sitex SP38 Autopilot Advanced Autopilot Systems Installation and Operation Manual PN 29010101...
Page 16: ...Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Document PN 29010101 V1r0 16 Introduction...
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Page 42: ...Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation Document PN 29010101 V1r0 42 Installation...
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