background image

 
 

TMQ AP55 Display Head 

Page 5  

  Ver1.0      08/12/2005 

 

Introduction 

 
Congratulations  on  your  wise  choice  and  purchase  of  the  TMQ  AP55 
Autopilot Display Head. We are sure that you will enjoy the benefits that 
it offers. 
 
The  AP55  head  utilises  an  existing  Autopilot  system  and  provides  full 
control of the autopilot, indicating in different modes heading, course to 
steer and rudder angle. 
 
 
 

Complete AP55 Autopilot  System 

 
The  minimum  AP55  Autopilot  system  must  comprise  the  following 
units: - 
 

Essential Electronics: 

 

 

AP55 Display head. 

 

Autopilot control unit 

 

Rudder feedback unit. 

 

Fluxgate compass 

 

Drive unit, for example 

-

 

Hydraulic system with solenoid valves. 

-

 

Reversing hydraulic pump system. 

-

 

Mechanical motor drive system. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AP55 Display Head

Page 1: ...AP55 Display Head OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL www tmq com au...

Page 2: ...TMQ AP55 Display Head Page 2 Ver1 0 08 12 2005 This Page is Blank...

Page 3: ...TY RATIO 16 BACKLIGHTING 17 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR 17 INITIAL SETTINGS 18 RUDDER LIMITS 18 RESET RUDDER LIMITS 19 COMPASS CALIBRATION 19 OFF COURSE ALARM 22 REMOTE POWER STEER REMOTE UNIT OPERATION 23...

Page 4: ...attend to other duties keep a more accurate check of navigation duties or just relax and enjoy the trip HOWEVER THE AUTOPILOT SHOULD NOT BE LEFT SOLELY IN CHARGE OF THE VESSEL AND AN ADEQUATE WATCH SH...

Page 5: ...ilot system and provides full control of the autopilot indicating in different modes heading course to steer and rudder angle Complete AP55 Autopilot System The minimum AP55 Autopilot system must comp...

Page 6: ...y Duty Rudder Sensor Electric steering wheel or lever Remote Station Devices including 1 Remote panel 2 Hand remote 3 Steering lever 4 Steering wheel 5 Rudder angle indicators RAI if desired See Optio...

Page 7: ...The magnetic heading which the autopilot is attempting to achieve Display Unit The unit with LCD digital display and keypad used to send commands to the C Drive assembly Remote Unit This is a collect...

Page 8: ...utopilot Display Unit shows the current magnetic heading The vessel is under manual steering control the autopilot will not apply any steering control AUTO Mode A The autopilot will maintain your vess...

Page 9: ...RESPONSE Settings These customise the AP55 Autopilot for your vessel s steering They may also be used to adjust for varying sea conditions Compass Calibration The AP55 compass can be calibrated on th...

Page 10: ...via a suitable circuit breaker Turning this on will provide power for the Autopilot unit and the AP55 Display Head MANUAL Mode In this mode The display screen shows H being the current vessel magnetic...

Page 11: ...mode Press the AUTO button a beep will sound and the vessel will return to manual steering Changing the position of the remote unit switch can select REMOTE AUTO REMOTE POWER STEER or MANUAL modes Cou...

Page 12: ...head If you do not do this the course steered will be different to what is displayed The AP55 Autopilot will select the position of the rudder when AUTO is selected as the position of the rudder to al...

Page 13: ...us a factor to correct for the current cross track error XTE Engaging GPS Mode Press the MODE button and while the MODE button is pressed press the AUTO button A beep will sound and the GPS and AUTO L...

Page 14: ...llowing The APA sentence The APB sentence The BOD and XTE sentences If only the XTE data sentence is available the pilot can steer in a restricted manner only See later in this section The GPS unit mu...

Page 15: ...ving valid information while in GPS Mode the alarm will sound and GPS and AUTO LED will flash This could be caused by Incorrect wiring of the GPS to the C Drive unit Incorrect data output wrong senten...

Page 16: ...to the required rudder position and the autopilot system may work continuously A high response value the drive will position the rudder with maximum pulsing The vessel s course will wander slightly N...

Page 17: ...uch rudder applied Backlighting Pressing the MODE button four times will display the message LitE Pressing the buttons together will toggle the backlighting on and off The backlighting will always be...

Page 18: ...he rudder beyond its physical mechanical stops The limits are factory set and should not need altering However the limit setting can be set from the display of the AP55 if deemed necessary Set the rud...

Page 19: ...rudder does not move checks should be carried out to confirm the limit switches are operating prior to the rudder running into the stops Reset Rudder Limits It is possible to reset the rudder limits t...

Page 20: ...calibration procedure can be carried out This procedure should only be done in calm waters with adequate sea room Auto must not be selected to carry out the calibration 1 Using the AP55 Display Head...

Page 21: ...the vessel s magnetic signature These errors can be minimised by having the ship s compass swung and compensated by a licensed compass adjuster In any case it is highly unlikely that the ship s compa...

Page 22: ...el remotes and steering lever stations all come with a dial or lever and switch While the autopilot is in this mode the display LED will indicate the mode used i e REMOTE AUTO and the numeric display...

Page 23: ...adjusted heading REMOTE Power Steer Remote Unit Operation Hand remotes panel remotes and steering lever stations all come with a dial or lever and selection switch The switch will be marked for the P...

Page 24: ...switch to centre OFF then back to PWR to re engage Remote POWER STEER mode Disengaging POWER STEER Mode Return the remote dial or lever to centre before switching to OFF The autopilot will return to...

Page 25: ...from the autopilot assembly Check that all plugs are secure and the interconnecting cable is not damaged NO GPS DATA Alarm The alarm sounds if the autopilot is not receiving valid information from the...

Page 26: ...hould be kept as far as possible from radio aerials and aerial cables to prevent interference to the radio and transmitted signals from the radio influencing the autopilot Cable should also be run sep...

Page 27: ...for AP55 Display Unit When connecting to TMQ C Drive using the NMEA socket NMEA Function AP55 Display Cable Socket Colour Code Pin 1 GPS In White wire Pin 2 GPS In Green wire Pin 3 Data Tx Pin 5 Green...

Page 28: ...ngle Indicator The rudder angle indicator is a flush mounted instrument providing a clear indication of rudder position which is critical when docking or manoeuvring in close quarters Electric Wheel T...

Page 29: ...from a second station such as a fly bridge Hand Remote Active Remote Hand remotes and Active remotes provide the freedom to maintain full control of the autopilot and steering while moving around the...

Page 30: ...or starboard causes the rudder to follow proportionally Hydraulic Drives and Pump Units Reversible pumps Hydraulic pumps available in either 12 or 24 volts DC with 1 2 or 3 litre capacity to suit recr...

Page 31: ...rudder quadrant Mechanical drives Mechanical drive units in 12 or 24 volt DC to suit vessels with existing mechanical steering Supplied with standard chain and socket Computer Software TMQ AP1000 Auto...

Page 32: ...TMQ AP55 Display Head Page 32 Ver1 0 08 12 2005 AP55 Circuit Diagram...

Page 33: ...TMQ AP55 Display Head Page 33 Ver1 0 08 12 2005 AP55 PCB Layout...

Reviews: