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TMQ AP56 - SS37

Introduction

This manual should only be read in conjunction with the associated electric 

amplifier (C-Drive MCU) or autopilot control unit (AP4/AP9).

The AP56 Display is the main control panel used in conjunction with a C-Drive 

Steering amplifier to form an AP56 Autopilot System. It provides the means to 

fully control the autopilot system, indicating in different modes heading, course 

to steer and rudder angle.

When factory configured as a remote display (Part # AP56REM), it can be 

used as a second control station for the AP56 Autopilot only.

In addition the standard display (Part # AP56HEAD) can be used as a second 

station control for TMQ autopilot models AP4 and AP9.

Содержание AP56

Страница 1: ...IMPORTANT PLEASE RETAIN ON BOARD Installation and Service Manual AP56 AUTOPILOT Unit 18 17 Rivergate Place Murarrie QLD 4172 T 61 07 3640 5600 E tmq tmq com au www tmq com au ...

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Страница 3: ...ty 9 Rudder Ratio 9 Operation of Autopilot 10 Manual Mode 10 Auto Mode 10 Power Steer Mode 10 GPS Mode Waypoint Steering 11 Backlighting 12 Rudder Angle Indicator 12 Remote Operation 12 Alarms 14 Off Course 14 No GPS Data 14 No MCU 14 No Heading Data 15 Installation 16 Main Display Unit 16 Second Station Display Unit 16 AP56 Display Connections 16 Declaration of Conformity 18 Warranty 19 Additiona...

Страница 4: ...Drive Steering amplifier to form an AP56 Autopilot System It provides the means to fully control the autopilot system indicating in different modes heading course to steer and rudder angle When factory configured as a remote display Part AP56REM it can be used as a second control station for the AP56 Autopilot only In addition the standard display Part AP56HEAD can be used as a second station cont...

Страница 5: ...Hydraulic system with solenoid valves Reversing hydraulic pump system Mechanical motor drive system Options Compass Top Sensor Heavy Duty Rudder Sensor Second Station Display Unit Remote Station Devices including 1 Active remote 2 Hand remote 3 Steering lever full follow up 4 Electric helm full follow up 5 Rudder angle indicator RAI System Block Diagram AP56 HEAD PC for Setup Power Supply RFU RAI ...

Страница 6: ...rive unit The compass detects magnetic heading of the vessel and is connected to the C Drive assembly The rudder actuator drive system provides the physical movement to the rudder responding to the direction control signals provided by the C Drive system Rudder actuator systems may comprise any of the following 1 Hydraulic ram controlled by either Solenoid valves fitted to an existing power steeri...

Страница 7: ...nted in a position remote from the main control display Each of these function in similar ways but differ in appearance Remotes include Electric helm Steering lever FFU Jog lever NFU Hand remote Active remote Rudder Angle Indicator RAI Displays the current rudder position Heading The magnetic heading of the vessel at the current time Course to steer The magnetic heading which the autopilot is atte...

Страница 8: ...nce of latitudes and longitudes RUDDER and RESPONSE Settings These customise the AP56 Autopilot for your vessel s steering They may also be used to adjust for varying sea conditions COMPASS CALIBRATION The AP56 compass can be calibrated on the vessel using a simple procedure RUDDER ANGLE DISPLAY The AP56 Display Unit LCD can be set to display the rudder angle as a numeric number BACKLIGHTING When ...

Страница 9: ...mit setting can be set from the display if deemed necessary Setting limits Move the rudder to the required port limit position Press MODE button five times Display will read PL is the port rudder angle º Press and buttons together Port limit is now set Move rudder to the required starboard limit position Press MODE button Display will read SL is the starboard rudder angle º Press and buttons toget...

Страница 10: ...egrees high on all headings simply rotate the compass sensor to align the displayed headings with the ships compass In this case it is not necessary to re calibrate the compass as described below If the AP56 has inconsistent variation on different headings the following calibration procedure can be carried out This procedure should only be done in calm waters with adequate sea room AUTO mode must ...

Страница 11: ...nsitivity value will cause the drive to operate with minimum pulsing to position the rudder position and the autopilot system may work continuously hunt A high sensitivity value the drive will position the rudder with maximum pulsing The vessel s course will wander slightly To adjust sensitivity Press MODE button Display will read S present setting will be between 1 and 10 Press to increase settin...

Страница 12: ...equired for the vessel to go straight Engage AUTO Mode Press the AUTO button Beep will sound AUTO LED will light Autopilot locks on to current heading Display reads A course to steer Disengage AUTO mode Press the AUTO button Beep will sound AUTO LED goes off Boat is steered by hand helm Course Adjustment in Auto Press button Course will alter by 1º port Press button Course will alter by 1º starboa...

Страница 13: ...anner only The AP56 will be able to steer from each waypoint to the next without intervention under the following conditions i several waypoints are linked together into a single route ii the GPS unit is set and capable of auto sequence between them iii an arrival zone of more than 0 05 NM Nautical Miles is set so that the GPS can detect when the vessel has reached a waypoint If only the XTE infor...

Страница 14: ...gether to turn light on Press and together to turn light off again Press AUTO button to return display to read heading Rudder Angle Indicator The display may be used to show rudder angle when in MANUAL or AUTO modes To view rudder angle Press MODE button three times lay the rudder position in numeric value Port or Starboard Display will read either Pt or St where is the angle of rudder in degrees ...

Страница 15: ...will now be off on main display Display shows magnetic heading H Display indication for remote power steer control Select POWER STEER by remote control PWR and REM LED s on main display will be lit Display reads boat heading Boat is under remote power steer control Course changes are made by remote control To revert to main display control Press AUTO on main control AUTO LED will be lit on main co...

Страница 16: ...t the GPS unit The course over ground information generated by the GPS unit should closely correspond to the magnetic heading signal the AP56 is receiving from its magnetic compass The greater the difference between these headings the less accurate will be the GPS Mode steering Two areas which should be carefully checked are Ensure the GPS unit has the correct magnetic correction factor Ensure tha...

Страница 17: ...xternal device to C Drive or via AP56 For receiving NMEA data via AP56 the external device has to be attached to the AP56 and the AP56 will forward the incoming data automatically to its other port which is connected to C Drive When in AUTO mode if the data stream to the C Drive is interrupted the alarm is activated Audible alarm will sound AUTO LED will flash Alarm can only be silenced by switchi...

Страница 18: ...able keep as far away as possible from radio aerial and aerial cables to prevent interference to the autopilot Cables should also be kept clear of heavy current carrying cables Second Station Display Unit It is important to note that displays are connected in series daisy chain format Connect the displays in series choosing one of the two connectors in each one The remaining connector of one of th...

Страница 19: ... In Green Pin 2 Green Pin 1 10 V Pin 6 Red Pin 2 Negative Pin 4 Blue Pin 3 Not connected Pin 4 TMQ Data Tx Pin 5 Yellow Pin 5 TMQ Data Rx Pin 3 Green Pin 6 Not connected Connection to a NMEA Device AP56 socket Function Pin 1 10 V Pin 2 Negative Pin 3 NMEA data Rx Pin 4 NMEA data Tx Pin 5 NMEA data Rx Pin 6 Not connected ...

Страница 20: ...699 Declares under our sole responsibility that the products AP47 Display Rudder Feedback Unit Compass all units interconnected with necessary cables and external connections as a system to which this declaration relates is in conformity with Standard s EN60945 1997 CEI IEC945 1996 For TMQ International Pty Ltd Murarrie Queensland Australia 1st August 2020 Dale Sinclair Manager ...

Страница 21: ... address is supplied to enable the equipment to be returned by road freight Any other means of transport will be charged to the customer s account and must be paid in advance This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by unauthorised service or damage through accident misuse or abuse The owner is also responsible for providing reasonable maintenance and weather protection of the equipm...

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Страница 24: ...Unit 18 17 Rivergate Place Murarrie QLD 4172 T 61 07 3640 5600 E tmq tmq com au www tmq com au ...

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