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Software Set-up Procedure 

20222410 / B

 53 

DOCKSIDE

SEATRIAL

INSTALLATION

MENU

SEA-TRIAL MENU

DOCKSIDE MENU

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
NORSK

LANGUAGE MENU

SERVICE

SYSTEM DATA

INTERFACE

Mode in 
STBY ?

Yes

No

GPS 1
GPS 2
ECS1
ECS2
GYRO1
GYRO2
THD1
THD2
MAGN1
MAGN2
FLUX1
FLUX2

INTERFACE MENU

SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

I n p u t :

O u t p u t :

SELECT OR CONFIRM BY
ROTARY COURSE SELECTOR

PROCEED TO NEXT MENU ITEM
BY PRESSING STBD BUTTON

REVERT TO PREVIOUS
MENU ITEM

SYMBOLS

NMEA DATA

XTE
BWW
BRG POS-WP
POS/LAT
POS/LON

MASTER OPERATION
BOAT TYPE
BOAT LENGTH
DRIVE UNIT VOLTAGE
RUDDER CAL STBD
RUDDER CAL PORT
RUDDER TEST?
RUDDER LIMIT
RUDDER DEADBAND
THRUSTER

ENTER INSTALLATION MENU
BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE
NAV BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS

COMPASS
THRUSTER CAL
SPEED SOURCE
SET CRUISING SPEED
SET RUDDER ZERO
SET RATE OF TURN
MANUAL TUNING
AUTOMATIC TUNING
LOW SPEED RESPONSE
MINIMUM RUDDER

                Note!
Dockside and Interface 
Menus accessible
only in STBY mode.

TURN CCW

CONFIRMED

STEERING COMPASS
MONITOR COMPASS
RUDDER
STEER COURSE
SYSTEM FILTER VALUES
INPUT VOLTAGE
DRIVE OUT
CLUTCH/BYPASS

WIND
DEPTH
LOG
INSTR
RADAR

I n p u t :

LOOPBACK NMEA1
LOOPBACK NMEA2

NMEA TEST

COG
SOG
WIND
SPEED
DEPTH

SETTINGS

STEERING
THRUSTER

SOFTWARE

PROGRAM

DATE

SYSTEM DATA
NMEA DATA
NMEA PORT TEST

Master reset?

 

Figure 3-1  Installation Menu Flow Chart 

Summary of Contents for AP50

Page 1: ...www simrad yachting com A brand by Navico Leader in Marine Electronics Installation manual Simrad AP50 Autopilot Plus system English Sw 1 3...

Page 2: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL SIMRAD AP50 Autopilot Plus System 20222410 B Sw 1 3 English...

Page 3: ...the copyright here on may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Navico Egersund AS The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice Navico...

Page 4: ...and particular attention has to be paid by the installer Please take the time to read this manual together with the Operator Manual to gain a thorough understanding of the Simrad AP50 autopilot system...

Page 5: ...t 13 2 8 JD5X distribution units 13 General 13 JD50 Distribution unit P N 20126819 13 JD51 Distribution unit P N 20126827 14 JD52 Distribution unit P N 20126835 14 JD53 Distribution unit P N 20126843...

Page 6: ...ng Repeater 45 GI51 Gyro Interface 45 NI300X NMEA Interface Unit 46 CD100A Course Detector 47 CDI35 Interface 48 CD109 Course Detector 48 3 SOFTWARE SET UP PROCEDURE 49 3 1 Description of Installation...

Page 7: ...ng 74 Automatic tuning 75 Speed Response 77 3 3 Final Test 77 3 4 Providing User Training 78 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS 79 4 1 Service Menu 79 System Data 79 NMEA Data 80 NMEA Port Test JD5X hardware 81 Mast...

Page 8: ...ive 92 Response delay 92 5 SPARE PARTS LIST 95 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 99 6 1 AP50 Autopilot System 99 6 2 AP50 Control Unit 100 6 3 AP51 Remote Control 101 6 4 JD5X Distribution Units 102 6 5 RC25...

Page 9: ...2410 B 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 115 7 1 Solenoid control 115 7 2 Analog rudder control 116 7 3 Failure Mode Effect Analyses 118 8 INDEX 119 9 APPROVALS 123 9 1 Product compliance schemes 123 CE mark 123 Whee...

Page 10: ...ty for the incorrect installation or use of the AP50 autopilot so it is essential for the person in charge of the installation to be familiar with the relevant requirements as well as with the content...

Page 11: ...simplify the set up and operation and of the AP50 however an autopilot is a complex electronic system It is affected by sea conditions speed of the vessel and vessel hull shape and size Please take t...

Page 12: ...dling the equipment A visual inspection should be made to ensure that the equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that all parts are present according to the packing list A standard scope o...

Page 13: ...Non Follow up mode c Test the Follow up mode d Test the AUTO mode e Test the AUTO WORK mode f Test the NAV mode and input the interfaces if connected including optional heading sensors g Test NAV WOR...

Page 14: ...your Simrad distributor Refer to the Spare Parts List on page 95 for part numbers 2 5 AP50 Plus System Layout PANORAMA MK2 STEERING GEAR 1 ELECTRONICS STEERING GEAR 2 ELECTRONICS SYSTEM SELECT RF14XU...

Page 15: ...n the rudder angle and that of the feedback unit shaft Final adjustment is made by loosen the fixing screws for the potentiometer and carefully turn the potentiometer for correct positioning Note If t...

Page 16: ...e rudder angle indicator voltage disappears or rudder angle indicator is not connected to the RF14XU the feedback unit is powered directly from the autopilot The change over is done automatically Note...

Page 17: ...t the rudder indicator deflection NOTE 2 Normally connected for 45 rudder angle violet brown and pink leads are not connected For 60 connect brown lead to terminal 10 for 70 connect pink lead to termi...

Page 18: ...opilot The connection shown below gives full functioning indicator s also with the autopilot switched off To have the indicator s switched off with the autopilot connect indicator s and rudder feedbac...

Page 19: ...can be used instead of RF14XU when limit switches are not required The RF45X Rudder Feedback Unit is normally installed with the shaft pointing upwards However it can be mounted with the shaft pointin...

Page 20: ...r and make sure the transmission link is moving freely in both directions Electrical Connection Use a twisted pair shielded cable 0 5 mm2 AWG20 between the breakout box and the JD5X Distribution Unit...

Page 21: ...Rudder Feedback Unit For connection of RI35 Mk2 Rudder Angle Indicators only refer to the RI35 Mk2 manual This connection gives full functioning indicator s also with the autopilot switched off To hav...

Page 22: ...ssing the User Set up menu see Operator Manual and the SYSTEM DATA menu page 79 5 Use a flat screwdriver in the slot and adjust the rudder angle to zero degrees on the display 6 Secure the transmissio...

Page 23: ...ovides solid state switching of two independent sets of directional valve solenoids 110 220V AC 1A The unit includes the following circuit boards J50 Power Board P N 20212528 J50 Main Board P N 202119...

Page 24: ...TRIBUTION UNIT 24VDC MAINS STEERING GEAR 1 ELECTRONICS Autopilot input 10V or 4 20mA EXTERNAL MODE SELECTOR Optional c o signal c o signal c o signal STEERING GEAR 2 ELECTRONICS MANUAL STEERING NOT SI...

Page 25: ...ent Radio Frequency Interference RFI protection and all units use the distribution unit as a common ground shield connection The distribution unit has an external ground terminal and must have a prope...

Page 26: ...connection to steering gears with two sets of directional valve solenoids JD50 is used for steering gears with 19 40V DC solenoid supply JD51 is used for steering gears with 110V DC solenoid supply J...

Page 27: ...ng gear system This switch is normally included as part of the steering gear system The switch may also be combined with mode selection of the autopilot ref System Select In most cases a Manual Autopi...

Page 28: ...nge Over switch Man Auto may be required if not included in the steering system in order to disconnect the autopilot and hence avoid an uncontrolled hard over rudder movement in the event of an autopi...

Page 29: ...either at TB16 or at TB12 On TB12 the limit switches determine the on off function of the optocouplers IC4 A and IC4 B and hence represent minimum load and corresponding voltage drop along the cables...

Page 30: ...Installation 20222410 B 21 Figure 2 16 D9X Solid State Board component layout...

Page 31: ...JD53 Should the steering gear be of a kind that does not give rudder stop for an open control line when autopilot control is selected the S5 ref Figure 2 22 can be used to keep the control line always...

Page 32: ...external reference voltage and can be adjusted in the Dockside setup ref page 55 Note Jumpers S1 to S4 must be set to EXT ref Figure 2 22 to identify the jumper locations Figure 2 18 Positive variabl...

Page 33: ...s switched on and may be used in conjunction with hand shake signals between steering gear and autopilot to verify that the autopilot is switched on and ready for control of the steering The Mode1 and...

Page 34: ...Installation 20222410 B 25 Figure 2 21 External mode selection...

Page 35: ...al Analog Board Refer to the component layout below to identify LEDs and switches Software upgrade is possible by connecting a PC to J3 via a Special programming kit Simrad P N 22088595 Figure 2 22 JD...

Page 36: ...G Alternating green when JD53 is operative ref setting of DIP switch SW1 ON Green when Autopilot ON relay is activated ref page 24 MODE Green when MODE relay is activated ref page 24 CONTROL Green whe...

Page 37: ...irect i o type central alarm panel is installed The board is secured by four mounting screws on the upper mounting bars alongside the steering gear interface board s as shown on Figure 2 24 The dip sw...

Page 38: ...sent Upon alarm acknowledge on the autopilot control unit the ACK OUT contact will be activated for 0 5 sec and the sound from the autopilot system will cease If ACK IN is received from the central al...

Page 39: ...it connector s see Note on page 33 Gasket Optional Bracket mounting This may be ordered separately from Simrad part no 20212130 Note When the control unit is bracket mounted it is not weatherproof fro...

Page 40: ...ectors You may connect the cables to any available Robnet connector on the specific unit The Robnet cables are available in 7 and 15 m lengths and they contain a 6 pin male connector at one or both en...

Page 41: ...contact your Simrad distributor on how to arrange the system to minimize the voltage drop Examples of interconnecting Robnet units CONTROL UNIT DISTRIBUTION UNIT NI300X CONTROL UNIT CONTROL UNIT DIST...

Page 42: ...fitted with plastic caps to keep the connectors free of dirt and moisture A separate screw cap for the control unit is included in the installation kit Cable pairs Color code Pin Signal 1st pair Pink...

Page 43: ...2 28 Remove pin 3 yellow wire and cut it off at the end of the wire Insulate the wire and push it back in the pin 3 slot Reassemble the Robnet connector JP21 Jack Point Installation The JP21 Jack Poi...

Page 44: ...ate for the mechanical offsets that may be a result of the selected location and orientation of the RC25 If the compass is deck mounted or bulkhead mounted athwartship with the cable gland pointing af...

Page 45: ...ternatively if there is no free receptacle cut the connector from the cable and connect the wires in parallel with the wires going from the distribution unit to the control unit Do not connect the yel...

Page 46: ...o Compass Offset on page 68 to compensate for any permanent offset after the calibration is completed Calibration data is stored in the compass and will not be deleted by a Master Reset in the autopil...

Page 47: ...en avoided and corrosion is prevented The cover plate can be turned 360 degrees for the most convenient position of cable outlet For panel mounting use the two mounting brackets enclosed with the unit...

Page 48: ...Installation 20222410 B 39 Figure 2 36 S9 connection to JD5X...

Page 49: ...ifications for the valves 2 S4 S7 on the Solid State Board must be set for NFU priority See Figure 2 16 When the S9 handle is pulled out the autopilot will be disengaged The Solid State PCB is disconn...

Page 50: ...ion unit according to Figure 2 39 If necessary interchange the Port and Stbd wires to the screw terminals in the junction unit to make the direction of the lever movement coincide with the direction o...

Page 51: ...rfacing to Optional Equipment THD Navigation Receiver etc With the AP50 autopilot system there are several options for connection to other equipment for data exchange 1 The JD5X distribution units inc...

Page 52: ...input output RX1 RX1 MAIN PCB NMEA Input 1 Vbat Sys sel Gnd TX1 TX1 NMEA Output1 POWER PCB TB6 TB7 TB8 RX2 RX2 GPS PLOTTER NMEA Input2 TX2 TX2 NMEA Output2 GPS or ECS JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT TB13 TB14...

Page 53: ...e JD5X Distribution Unit NMEA Input2 terminal POWER PCB TB6 TB7 TB8 RX2 RX2 NMEA Input2 JD5X DISTRIBUTION UNIT NMEA COMPASS Figure 2 43 NMEA compass connection Note An output of 10 Hz or faster is rec...

Page 54: ...DR75 Digital Heading Repeater Connections GI51 Gyro Interface The GI51 Gyro Interface is required when a gyrocompass with geared synchro or stepper signal output is connected to the AP50 The GI51 is a...

Page 55: ...e NI300X is designed to operate in locations with temperatures below 55 C 130 F It is fastened to the panel bulkhead by the external mounting brackets Note The NI300X is not weatherproof and must be i...

Page 56: ...D100A Course Detector The owner may prefer to use the boat s own compass The compass must be fully gimbaled and have a flat surface underneath to fit the CD100A Make a hole for a 6 mm screw in the bot...

Page 57: ...nit to access the screw terminals Connect the cables as shown in Figure 2 49 Figure 2 49 CDI35 Interface Connections Note The CD100 is a previous model and its cable has a connector that must be cut o...

Page 58: ...vigation equipment and optional equipment connected to the AP50 system Sea trial Settings Determines the automatic calibrations and the steering parameters and sets the compass offset Service Used to...

Page 59: ...ter approximately 5 seconds the unit that was turned on will show the Standby mode display When the AP50 is delivered new from the factory and any time after a master reset of memories has been perfor...

Page 60: ...is installed page 18 it must be set to the Auto position otherwise the rudder can not be calibrated for direction and feedback signal in the Dockside menu When using the Installation Menu refer to Fi...

Page 61: ...d to the next menu item Note Whenever boat type or boat length is changed all steering parameters will be reset to default values Boat Type DOCKSIDE Master operation Yes Boat type Displacement Boat le...

Page 62: ...H DRIVE UNIT VOLTAGE RUDDER CAL STBD RUDDER CAL PORT RUDDER TEST RUDDER LIMIT RUDDER DEADBAND THRUSTER ENTER INSTALLATION MENU BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE NAV BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS COMPASS THRUSTER CAL...

Page 63: ...tion STBD by turning the course knob clockwise Turn Rudder max STBD will be displayed on the screen Manually turn the helm wheel to starboard until the rudder stops at maximum starboard rudder DOCKSID...

Page 64: ...nt Boat length 0 50 FEET Drive unit voltage 12V Rudder Max STBD Rudder Max PORT No Yes Enter Installation Dockside menu and select Rudder Max STBD Turn the course knob and set the required max rudder...

Page 65: ...ive 1 Cal rudder drive 2 Rudder limit 10 Thruster No Yes Repeat the same calibration procedure for Cal rudder drive 2 and apply a little offset to the opposite direction when setting the zero point No...

Page 66: ...r No Yes DOCKSIDE Automatic rudder test Testing Rudder 00 P S Activate the automatic Rudder test by turning the course knob clockwise The AP50 will after a few seconds issue a series of PORT and STBD...

Page 67: ...Rudder Limit DOCKSIDE Rudder test Done Solenoid drive Clutch NOT installed Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband 0 2 Thruster Rudder Limit determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from the used mi...

Page 68: ...e STBD button Thruster DOCKSIDE Rudder test Done Solenoid drive Clutch NOT installed Rudder limit 10 Rudder deadband 0 2 Thruster Danfoss Continuous On Off Select the type of thruster connected to the...

Page 69: ...ange is preset in the chart system This turn radius will allow the ship to turn before the waypoint is reached and enables the AP50 to follow a route seamlessly Note Confirmation for course change by...

Page 70: ...LUX1 For use with fluxgate compasses FLUX2 For use with fluxgate compasses Robnet NMEA sine cosine or JD5X Heading Sensor HS input WIND For wind sensor DEPTH For depth sensor NMEA input LOG For speed...

Page 71: ...g through the list of names by pushing the STBD button Note Upon completion of the Interface Set up the names of items to which you have assigned hardware ports will be available as sources of data fo...

Page 72: ...300 2 NI300X NMEA port 3 NI300 3 NI300X NMEA port 4 NI300 4 ECS1 Not connected JD5X Main PCB NMEA I P RX1 RX1 J50 1 JD5X Power PCB NMEA I P RX2 RX2 J50 2 NI300X NMEA port 1 NI300 1 NI300X NMEA port 2...

Page 73: ...I300 1 NI300X NMEA port 2 NI300 2 NI300X NMEA port 3 NI300 3 NI300X NMEA port 4 NI300 4 THD2 Not connected Connection to Robnet ROBNET JD5X Power PCB NMEA I P RX2 RX2 J50 2 NI300X NMEA port 1 NI300 1...

Page 74: ...NI300 1 NI300X NMEA port 2 NI300 2 NI300X NMEA port 3 NI300 3 NI300X NMEA port 4 NI300 4 CI300X Analog terminal CI300X WIND Not connected JD5X Main PCB NMEA I P RX1 RX1 J50 1 JD5X Power PCB NMEA I P...

Page 75: ...ng sea trial settings must be set Compass calibration to automatically compensate for onboard magnetic deviation Compass Offset to offset the final compass heading readout Max Minimum thrust thrust di...

Page 76: ...tion Offset 000 Heading 283 Speed source Man Set cruising speed kt No Yes Select the compass to be calibrated Before you begin the compass calibration procedure make sure you have enough open water ar...

Page 77: ...to the heading sensor that is selected at the time the offset is entered This means that you can have individual offsets for each compass installed SEATRIAL Compass NMEA1 Calibration Offset 005 Headi...

Page 78: ...n to turn the thruster For ON OFF thrusters a change in direction command will always be delayed 1 second to prevent thruster breakage Note If advanced set up of the thruster is required refer to the...

Page 79: ...run for 10 seconds after last adjustment has been carried out If the boat turns to port when the course knob is turned to starboard rotate the knob to port to ensure a starboard turn Adjust the bargra...

Page 80: ...t 0 SEATRIAL Minimum thrust P S Adjust 00 P S Adjust SEATRIAL Minimum thrust 25 25 Rotate the course knob clockwise to activate the Minimum thrust setting Rotate the course knob to port or starboard t...

Page 81: ...ally on a steady course Confirm the rudder zero position by rotating the course knob clockwise Proceed to the Set rate of turn function by pressing the STBD button or return to STANDBY mode by pressin...

Page 82: ...omatic tuning Speed response Applies for JD53 Distribution Unit only The Adjust rudder angle adjustment is part of the Set rate of turn setting when analog rudders are used for steering The setting de...

Page 83: ...te the Manual Tuning The AP50 will now control the steering of the boat If another course is desired rotate the course knob until the desired course is obtained After the course has stabilized observe...

Page 84: ...autopilot tends to make the rudder move in the opposite direction of the turn counter rudder The figures illustrate the effects of various Counter rudder settings Range 0 05 to 8 00 Go back to previou...

Page 85: ...ake control of the boat and perform a number of S turns It must always be performed in open waters at a safe distance from other traffic The Automatic tuning function may take from 1 to 2 minutes to c...

Page 86: ...Speed response by rotating the course knob clockwise The AP50 will now take control over the steering of the boat If another course is desired CTS rotate the course knob until the desired course is o...

Page 87: ...autopilot Taking command at an inactive station if applicable Using the lock mode how to lock unlock and how to shut the system down from a locked control unit if applicable Use of the Non Follow up a...

Page 88: ...0 Clutch bypass installed FU50 SW 1 3 00 Select SYSTEM DATA by rotating the course knob clockwise This menu provides you with additional system data that can be useful when testing or trouble shooting...

Page 89: ...a built in priority table in the AP50 Cross Track Error and bearing information is taken from the NMEA messages with highest priority For all data items one of the following codes will be displayed N...

Page 90: ...e STBD button and confirm this by rotating the course knob clockwise Verify that the hardware is OK If not replace the corresponding PCB s Master Reset Note SYSTEM DATA NMEA DATA NMEA PORT TEST Master...

Page 91: ...age Byp clutch Drive type Motor Drive out 62 Select between Midship or Actual rudder position in Work mode When Midship is selected the autopilot will use zero degrees as the midship reference Hence t...

Page 92: ...ed setting Select 5 or 10 if you want to make major course changes in 5 or 10 increments with the buttons and fine tune the set course with the course knob Compass difference When two compasses are us...

Page 93: ...so be used for similar installations Manual steering is performed from a joystick On top of the joystick there is an override button for manual takeover from the autopilot The Drive Engage and Remote...

Page 94: ...t influences the start stop slope of the rudder The value could be increased if rudder response to a start stop command feels too slow The value could be decreased if start stop feels too quick and ca...

Page 95: ...unt rudder As for Counter rudder above but applies for the Work modes W Rudder limit This determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from the used midship position that the autopilot can comman...

Page 96: ...e hull begins to plane For a water jet boat it should be set to a value that represents the speed where it begins giving good response from the main steering Range OFF 40 Default OFF Nav Gain SETTINGS...

Page 97: ...nt on boat length W Rate of Turn As for Rate of Turn above but applies for the Work modes Radius SETTINGS Nav gain 3 5 Minimum rudder 0 0 Turn mode RAD Radius 0 06NM W Radius 0 28NM Added stop time 0s...

Page 98: ...W Turn gain determines the initial rudder command when turning in WORK modes Increase this value if the amount of rudder is too small when starting a turn Range 1 320 Default value is set according t...

Page 99: ...99 knots Default 10 knots Thruster sensitivity The Thruster sens determines how many degrees the vessel must deviate from the set course before a thruster command is given As the vessel deviates from...

Page 100: ...heading within reasonable time the setting should be increased Range 0 05 to 2 00 Default 1 for Continuous thrusters 2 for Adaptive on off operation Ref Thruster Drive Setting page 92 Minimum thrust...

Page 101: ...nuously type thrusters in all Work modes not Follow Up For operations where the Thruster sens can be of some degrees on off adaptively will reduce activity also for continuous type thrusters Refer als...

Page 102: ...UTO AUTO Rudder 0 50 0 30 0 30 Counter rudder 0 90 0 90 0 90 W Seastate AUTO AUTO AUTO W Rudder 0 75 0 45 0 45 W Count Rudder 1 40 1 40 1 40 W Rudder limit 10 10 10 Cruising speed 15kt 15kt 15kt Speed...

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Page 104: ...rammed V R JP21 Jack Point 22086433 JP21 Jack Point 22086557 JP21 Cover Ass y o ring JD5X distribution units 20126819 JD50 Distribution Unit 24V DC 20126827 JD51 Distribution Unit 110V DC 20126835 JD5...

Page 105: ...22084370 RC25 PCB Ass y CD100A Course Detector 20106688 CD100A Course Detector 20106696 Cable 7m CD109 Course Detector 20121257 CD109 Course Detector with Tripod Holder 20120721 CD109 Course Detector...

Page 106: ...2396 Front Panel Robnet cables and connectors 22081145 Robnet Cable 15 m 49 with one male connector 20191607 Robnet Cable 7m 23 with Male Connectors 20191615 Robnet Cable 15m 49 with Male Connectors 2...

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Page 108: ...oportional pump solenoid on off proportional valve analog Parameter selection Automatic with manual override Sea state control Adaptive sea state filter Language selection English German French Spanis...

Page 109: ...tal Protection IP56 when panel mounted Safe distance to compass 0 35 m 1 0 ft Color Black Temperature Operating 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Display Type Backlit LCD matrix Re...

Page 110: ...Protection IP56 Safe distance to compass 0 35 m 1 0 ft Color Black Temperature Operating 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Display Type Backlit LCD matrix Resolution 80 x 32 pixel...

Page 111: ...dth modulated Rudder feedback input Frequency signal 3400 Hz 20 Hz degree Rudder feedback units RF45X or RF14XU FU NFU control input Yes NMEA input output ports Two External Alarm Open collector 0 75...

Page 112: ...5 Rate Compass Dimensions See Figure 6 4 Weight 0 9 kg 2 0 lbs Power consumption 0 9 watts Supply and interface Robnet Environmental Protection IP56 Material White ABS Temperature range Operation 0 to...

Page 113: ...r Interface Dimensions See Figure 6 4 Weight 0 9 kg including cable 2 0 lbs Power consumption 0 9 W Supply and output Polarity independent 2 wire supply with superimposed pulse width modulation Enviro...

Page 114: ...n 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Mounting Attached to compass by screw or by tripod holder Cable length 7 m 23 ft no plug included 6 8 CD109 Course Detector Dimensions See Figur...

Page 115: ...ity independent frequency signal Frequency resolution Center 3400 Hz 20 Hz degree of change Linearity 3 up to 45 of rudder Current output for rudder angle indicator only for stand alone system 0 1mA 1...

Page 116: ...gree Stbd 20Hz degree Capacity 5 indicators in parallel Rudder angle 45 Changeable to 60 70 or 90 Limit switches Two sets individual adjustable from 5 to 160 120 4 8 40 1 6 75 3 80 3 15 12 0 47 185 7...

Page 117: ...o magnetic compass 0 3 m 1 ft Temperature range Operation 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Mounting Bulkhead mount Cable inlets Rubber glands for cable diameter 10 14 mm NMEA183 i...

Page 118: ...Nominal UDC 12 24V I 0 25 0 5mA neutral 0 5 Un control range 0 25 UDC to 0 75 UDC valve saturated for 0 25 UDC or 0 75 UDC Analog voltage control internal supply Control range 10V max 5 mA galvanic is...

Page 119: ...Figure 6 10 Weight 0 4 kg 0 9 lbs Material Epoxy coated aluminum Environmental Protection IP56 Safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 ft Temperature range Operating 25 to 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 7...

Page 120: ...nmental Protection IP56 Temperature range Operation 25 55 C 13 to 130 F Storage 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Safe distance to compass 0 15 m 0 5 Max inductive load 4A 24V DC 0 6A 110V DC 0 3A 220V DC 10A AC...

Page 121: ...accidental touch by hands 1 Protected against vertically falling drops of water e g condensation 2 Protection against solid objects up to 12 mm e g fingers 2 Protected against direct sprays of water u...

Page 122: ...steeringmode TX 8 Off headinglimit TX 8 Off headingstatus TX 8 RX J50 1 NI300X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x J50 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x GI51 x x x x x 1 1 5 2 5...

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Page 124: ...jumper setting Check fuse F1 and F2 Check correct setting of S4 S7 Check that LD5 is OFF if ON check correct setting of HL jumper or look for short circuit or steering gear solenoid failure Fault on J...

Page 125: ...tware lockup or defective electronics Check LED for CPU running If it alternates with 1 Hz the board operates OK If the LED is permanently on or off switch power off and on to restart JD5X Analog Boar...

Page 126: ...904 for MODE No rudder cntrl voltage 1 External reference voltage missing for analog rudder control 2 Internal voltage missing for 10V or 4 20 mA analog rudder control Check reference voltage on Dual...

Page 127: ...software lockup Analog command line open after approx 1 sec or signal frozen depends on setting of switch S6 on the JD53 Dual Analog Board Watchdog restart after 1 6 seconds No rudder response alarm a...

Page 128: ...30 Installation 30 Panel mounting 30 Control Unit Specifications 100 Counter Rudder 75 86 88 Course adjust 83 Course detector Installation 47 Specifications 105 Course detector interface Installation...

Page 129: ...interface installation 46 NMEA PORT test 81 NMEA sentences 120 NMEA Signal Monitor 81 O Off heading limit 83 On off thrusters 59 69 90 P P factor 74 86 88 Physical stop 54 58 Prop gain 85 Proportional...

Page 130: ...m data 79 System Filter Values 79 T Thrust direction 69 Thruster calibration 69 Thruster drive 92 Thruster gain 90 Thruster hyst 91 Thruster inhibit 90 Thruster sensitivity 90 Thruster settings 90 Thr...

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Page 132: ...comply with the Marine directive is therefore automatically also in compliance with EMC directive CE mark The CE mark is placed on a product as the manufacturer s visual identifier that the product me...

Page 133: ...he mark is affixed Note When a complete system e g an autopilot system is wheelmark approved only the main unit s in the system wears the wheelmark symbol This to avoid the misunderstanding that all s...

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