Since the autopilot is microprocessor
based it is very important that voltage
losses in supply cables are minimised.
Supply cables should therefore be as short
as possible and of no less size than shown
in the following table.
Lead Length
Copper Area
AWG
Up to
(8ft)
1
16
Up to
14
To avoid the risk of confusing the power
supply and motor cables the power supply
cabling should be completed before
wiring the drive unit.
DRIVE UNIT CONNECTION
The drive unit is supplied with
of two core cable which is passed through
the pedestal or guard rail and connected
back to the control unit socket as follows:
l
Drill
diameter hole
front face of the pedestal.
l
Select one of the two grommets
supplied and use it where the drive
unit cable passes through the pedestal
l
the cable
down
pedestal
close lo the
base using
clip provided.
l
Run the cable back to the control unit
socket (Fig. 16) and connect as follows:
Fig. 16
DRIVE UNIT
EARTH
POWER SUPPLY
(Blue)
(Pre-wired at
\
Factory)
If it is necessary to extend the drive unit
cable, the
should be as short as
possible and of no less size than shown in
the following table.
Extension Cable
Copper Area
Length
A W G
Up to
1
16
Up to
(13ft)
2
14
Having attached the cable to the
control unit socket, the socket may be
screwed
place using the four self
tapping screws provided (Fig. 17).
Fig.17
Accessory Connection
The
4000’s accessories plug
into the
unit to facilitate stowing
and servicing. To ensure reliable
connection each plug incorporates a
locking ring which should be turned
clockwise to secure.
The
should be connected
the socket marked
Vane
and the
held remote to the socket marked
Remote.
ATTACHMENT
The
attachment is normally
mounted centrally on the after rail where
it can be sited in clear wind on both tacks.
The
mounting mast is clamped
to the after rail by the two ‘U’ bolts
to allow the
head
plugged into the top of the mast (Fig.’ 19).
cable can then be
back and
into the
Note
The
head is supplied
with the vane detached for ease of
packing. The vane is easily assembled to
the head and secured by means of the
circlip provided (Fig. 20). Care should be
taken to ensure that the small
is
provided (Fig.
The interconnecting
cable should be brouqht throuqh the slot
correctly located in the groove.
UNIT
E
(to be wired on
installation)
UNIT
‘PIN 3
(Blue to PIN 2)
(Brown)
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