CPT AUTOPILOT CPT, Руководство по установке

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The autopilot is turned On/Off by rotating the rudder-control knob from the off position. Keep the autopilot turned off
when making electrical connections. Connect motor box power line to a good 12-volt power source with 12ga cable. Even
though current draw is low, the CPT will compensate for voltage drop from small wires by increasing current draw. Be
sure to use a good quality 10-amp circuit breaker, or attach the 10-amp inline fuse that is supplied. A 10-amp circuit
breaker is recommended to avoid a slight 0.04 mA draw when the unit is off. If possible, use a circuit breaker directly
from the battery or battery selector switch. If this is not possible, tie into 12 gauge wire minimum, with the shortest run.
Do not tie into the ignition side of any source. It is important that good solid connections be made. A waterproof
connector may be used on the power line, however do not use a push-in or cigarette-lighter type connector. Use a
connector with a screw-down cap and plug, and a compression fitting to seal cable-jacket as it enters the cap, and tin the
wire ends. The cable jacket should always be kept sealed; an open or damaged jacket can lead to water intrusion. The RED
WIRE CONNECTS TO +12V. Do not leave supplied fuse holder out in the weather, it is not waterproof.
Size cable for 3% voltage drop or less. Use 12 AWG 12-2 cable for adding up to 10' of cable, use 10 AWG for adding 20', 8
AWG for adding 30'.
SPLICING CONTROL BOX CABLE
DO NOT cut, splice, or route the control cable until the autopilot has been tested on all headings. Perform sea trials first
with the cable in cockpit to make sure the mounting location is free of magnetic interference. The control cable is an
unshielded jacketed cable with six 24ga color-coded wires. An extension cable is available to easily extend the length of
the control cable without cutting the cable.
AFTER SUCCESSFUL SEA TRIALS: Be sure the power wires are completely disconnected from the battery or 12 volt
source before cutting the control cable or damage will result. Damage resulting from cross-connecting wires during
splicing or routing is not covered under the warranty.
CHANGING THE MOTOR ROTATION
The motor rotation is preset at the factory for your installation but can be easily changed and re-set from the control box.
Standard Rotation: Drive Pulley Facing Forward
1. Turn the CPT OFF (turn the Rudder control fully counter-clockwise). While off, push and hold the Starboard 1°
and 10
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° buttons and the Port 10° button; hold all three buttons down at the same time.
2. Turn the pilot on while holding the three buttons down.
3. Release the buttons after five seconds.
4. If successful, the LED on the control box will blink red eight times.
Reverse Rotation: Drive Pulley Facing Aft
1. Turn the CPT OFF (turn the Rudder control fully counter-clockwise). While off, push and hold the Port 1° and
10° buttons and the Starboard 10° button; hold all three buttons down at the same time.
2. Turn the pilot on while holding the three buttons down.
3. Release the buttons after five seconds.
4. If successful, the LED on the control box will blink red eight times.