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3 MAP Installation Procedure
Vessel Configuration Schematic
Fig. 13 illustrates the arrangement of the MAP Pilot in relation to other components, such as the
autopilot pump and the GPS antenna.
Fig. 13: MAP Pilot configuration on a vessel
Installing the MAP Pilot
Before installing the MAP Pilot, it is important for you to completely understand the requirements for
installing the autopilot to maximize its accuracy. The mounting location for the autopilot should be:
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kept 1 meter away from any magnetic field.
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on a flat surface, as shown in Fig. 14:
Fig. 14: The MAP Pilot installed on a flat surface
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placed with the front of the MAP Pilot in the direction of the bow of the vessel, as shown in
Fig. 15:
Fig. 15: The direction of the MAP Pilot on the vessel
12V Power Supply
AP commands
GPS Antenna
GPS coordinates
User input
MAP MFD
MAP Pilot
AP Steering Pump
Feedback from rudder
GPS Antenna
GPS coordinates
Содержание MAP Pilot
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