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TMQ AP9 Autopilot (V6.0 - 965) 

Page 23 of 51 

31/1/2017 

E-Compass Mounting 

 

Vessel Bow  

                

  

 
Connections (Note: Page 31 for AP9) – Wire Colour Code 
 
Wire 

 

Signal   

 

Red  

 

10 Volts  

  

Black Shield 

Negative 

 

  

Yellow   

IN + 

 

  

Blue 

 

IN -    and  Negative 

 

        

Green   

Data 1   

 

  

 
 

 

 

Connections in AP9

Summary of Contents for AP9

Page 1: ...TMQ AP9 AP9 V6 Rev 3 OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL www tmq com au...

Page 2: ...LOT INSTALLATION 17 List of Components 18 Installation of Main Control Unit 19 COMPASS INSTALLATION 19 Installing a Compass Top Sensor 19 Installing a Magnetic Sensor Unit Fluxgate Compass 20 TMQ Flux...

Page 3: ...Connection 32 HEADING DATA CONNECTIONS 32 Heading Data Output 32 Heading Data Input 33 EXTERNAL ALARM INSTALLATION 34 EXAMPLES DRIVE CONNECTION DIAGRAMS 35 GENERAL INFORMATION DRIVE UNITS 36 Post Ins...

Page 4: ...cellent steering characteristics with digital compass display keypad course input GPS and gyro interfaces and manual controls for adjusting parameters to suit any boat The AP9 system comprises the fol...

Page 5: ...information on installation of your AP9 autopilot see the Autopilot Installation section of this manual Autopilot Operation Standard The following is a brief overview of the capabilities of the AP9 au...

Page 6: ...d external alarm 1 minute after the internal alarm sounds Note External alarm piezo siren must be fitted Remote steering stations Two remotes may be fitted eg on each side of the bridge allowing adjus...

Page 7: ...t set position Waypoint steering can be activated if GPS fitted Watch alarm can be activated Disengaging the Autopilot Press STANDBY button A beep will sound AUTO light is off STANDBY light is on Disp...

Page 8: ...er to centre position midships Steer boat by rotating large control knob Pilot can move rudder to the limit set Amount of rudder applied depends on amount of knob rotation Steer by using remote contro...

Page 9: ...e the data Autopilot maintains the current course No GPS alarm will sound Alarm pattern is 0 5 seconds on 0 5 seconds off GPS light will flash at the same rate as the audible alarm Setting up your GPS...

Page 10: ...TIMER button Timer light will be lit Display reverts to course heading After 10 minutes elapses timer alarm will sound Timer light flashes Press TIMER button to reset time To reset watch timer when al...

Page 11: ...display reads required time eg 005 Press GOTO button to remember time set Press MAIN button to exit commercial watch alarm mode Main light will be on Standby light will be on Display reverts to cours...

Page 12: ...r switch is incorporated in this variable control When in the OFF position no power is applied to the AP9 By turning the knob clockwise from the OFF position the switch applies power to the AP9 This s...

Page 13: ...g etc which causes the vessel to steer to one side To find the correct trim setting With the vessel travelling straight ahead switch the autopilot to POWER STEER mode Adjust the trim control until the...

Page 14: ...ve steering large rudders or low gearing ratio A value of 10 signifies the maximum amount of applied rudder for vessels with slow steering small rudders or high gear ratio When the rudder setting is t...

Page 15: ...ote Unit Switch remote switch to OFF Pilot is now in STANDBY mode Boat is now steered manually To disengage remote auto steer mode with Main Control Select STANDBY AUTO or POWER STEER on the AP9 Boat...

Page 16: ...Steering Lever Electric Helm Steering AP9 must be set for the correct special remote mode see page 58 Steering Levers and Electric Helms provide full follow up steering A steering lever or electric h...

Page 17: ...ignals eg VHF radios cables and antennas In the case of SSB radios the distance should be increased to 2 metres 7 feet Genuine TMQ cables should be used at all times Cutting and rejoining these cables...

Page 18: ...RECT PARTS FOR YOUR VESSEL TMQ Autopilots are intended for use in three 3 basic configurations 1 AP9 can be used to control most brands of solenoid control valves hydraulic System components required...

Page 19: ...nd cables Select a drive unit interconnection cable of appropriate current rating to prevent voltage drop Compass Installation There are three types of compass suitable for this autopilot a TMQ compas...

Page 20: ...tion Good autopilot course holding is dependent upon the compass being free form magnetic interference Exercise care when handling the compass as internal gimbals may be damaged from abuse Remove inte...

Page 21: ...rchanged However the compass detector switches identified as component DIP2 on the PCB must be switched to correct position Note Rear cover must be temporally removed to access the switches For magnet...

Page 22: ...ow faces the bow of the boat Route the cable to the AP9 control position Connect the compass cable wires to the internal connection strip of the AP9 marked T5 Remotes and T6 NMEA as follows Red T5 Pin...

Page 23: ...0 965 Page 23 of 51 31 1 2017 E Compass Mounting Vessel Bow Connections Note Page 31 for AP9 Wire Colour Code Wire Signal Red 10 Volts Black Shield Negative Yellow IN Blue IN and Negative Green Data...

Page 24: ...D OR IF THE FEEDBACK IS FAULTY OR INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED NOTE THE RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT IS FACTORY ALIGNED THE ARM SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED OR LOOSENED UNNECESSARILY IF ARM IS LOOSENED OR REMOVED VOLTAGE AL...

Page 25: ...the helm slowly from hard over to hard over and observe the movement of the rudder feedback arm Ensure the feedback arm or linkage does not foul in any position Ensure there is no strain on the feedb...

Page 26: ...ass RFU wiring 5V Brown 5volts RUD1 Green Rudder Signal NEG Blue Negative DO NOT CONNECT TO RUD2 Compass Wiring Wire compass to correct colour GRN Green Signal Return RED Red Signal return YEL Yellow...

Page 27: ...TMQ AP9 Autopilot V6 0 965 Page 27 of 51 31 1 2017 Heavy Duty Rudder Feedback Installation Diagram...

Page 28: ...TMQ AP9 Autopilot V6 0 965 Page 28 of 51 31 1 2017 Standard Rudder Feedback Installation Diagram...

Page 29: ...all the bracket and attach the remote Route the cable to the AP9 control position Connect the remote cable internally to T5 Remotes of AP9 When the AP9 is switched on test the remote operation Steerin...

Page 30: ...Input Remote Calibration The remotes can be calibrated if required this allows the full range of the steering input to be used Each remote fitted has to be calibrated Calibration Procedure Switch AP9...

Page 31: ...2 Heading data output DAT1 Pin 3 NMEA heading input IN Pin 4 NMEA heading input IN Pin 5 TMQ data output NEG Pin 6 TMQ data output DAT2 Pin 7 GPS data input IN Pin 8 GPS data input IN GPS Data Input T...

Page 32: ...Pin 3 C Plot Data Plug connects to AP9 IN Pin 5 C Plot Data Plug connects to AP9 IN Displays shows bearing to waypoint BTW TMQ Second Station Display Connection When a TMQ second station display AP56...

Page 33: ...rnal terminal strips T5 Remotes and T6 NMEA as follows ECS1 Wiring Colour Code Red T5 10VPin 1 positive power Black T5 NEG Pin 2 negative power ____________________________________________________ Bro...

Page 34: ...rt No SIREN If a siren or alarm unit is used which draws in excess of 250 milliamps this should be connected via a relay The external alarm circuit is used to energise the siren direct For larger unit...

Page 35: ...TMQ AP9 Autopilot V6 0 965 Page 35 of 51 31 1 2017 Examples Drive Connection Diagrams...

Page 36: ...Check correct sprocket ratio for the boat Hydraulic Pumps Check correct pump voltage for boat Ensure correct flow rate of pump matched for steering Mount horizontally in a dry position Pump should be...

Page 37: ...lenoid valves See example drawing on page 46 Wiring Refer to manufacturer s connection diagrams Keep connecting cables as short as possible and of sufficient size to avoid voltage drop along the cable...

Page 38: ...t Voltage is determined by drive voltage requirements Pre Sailing Dockside Tests 1 Turn helm to mid ships position 2 Turn on main power supply AP9 in STANDBY 3 Check rudder limits adjust only if neces...

Page 39: ...T fully clockwise 3 Select POWER STEER 4 Use a suitable timing device to check rudder speed 5 Rotate control knob until rudder is fully to port 6 Quickly rotate the control knob in starboard direction...

Page 40: ...t lock to lock times If difficulty is experienced with course holding check rudder drive speed Additional Trials When basic trials have been satisfactorily completed further trials can then be carried...

Page 41: ...nt before the rudder limits operate The external rudder limit control on the front panel can then be used to restrict the rudder angle range even further and is intended to be used to prevent sharp tu...

Page 42: ...ated during manufacture This calibration will be satisfactory for almost all installations If you have a steel vessel or some other factor which causes the compass to perform poorly the calibration pr...

Page 43: ...magnetic signature These errors can be minimised by having the ships compass swung and compensated by a licensed compass adjuster In any case it is highly unlikely that the ships compass and autopilo...

Page 44: ...eering lever r 4 hand remote ext auto or power steer select encoder r 5 two remote power steer steering lever wheel at main r 6 similar to r 5 909 Not used 910 Not used 911 Remote calibration page 39...

Page 45: ...al Auto Select External Power Steer Input ie Steering Lever Remote Input on Control Line Select 1 and Input Wiper 1 Control Line Select 2 pulsed Negative for Auto Selected on Main Encoder Control Line...

Page 46: ...tions Push Remote 1 on Main Control panel LED should flash At the Remote station push select to take control Wheel Input Terminals T7 r 3 The input is active in STANDBY mode Pressing POWER will engage...

Page 47: ...angle indicator is a flush mounted instrument providing a clear indication of rudder position which is critical when docking or manoeuvring in close quarters Hand and Active Remotes Hand remotes and...

Page 48: ...draulic lines to the helm position Reversible pumps Hydraulic pumps are available in 12 or 24 VDC with 1 or 2 litre capacities to suit all applications Continuous pumps Constant running pumps availabl...

Page 49: ...Declares under our sole responsibility that the products AP9 Autopilot Compass Sensor Rudder Feedback unit and remote accessories all units interconnected with necessary cables and external connection...

Page 50: ...mbers on equipment have not been changed 3 Information is provided regarding the nature of the failure or problem occurring 4 A return address is supplied to enable the equipment to be returned by roa...

Page 51: ...TMQ AP9 Autopilot V6 0 965 Page 51 of 51 31 1 2017 www tmq com au TMQ ELECTRONICS Unit 18 17 Rivergate Place Murarrie Qld 4172 Phone 07 3640 5600 Email tmq tmq com au TMQ INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD...

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