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81173_3.book Page i Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM
Type 150/400
Autopilot
System
Installation Guide
Document number: 81173-3
Date: June 2001
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81173_3.book Page ii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM ii Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001.
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81173_3.book Page iii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Preface iii Contents About this handbook ............................................................v Important Information ........................................................vi Warranty .....................................................................................vi Safety notices .............................................................................vi EMC conformance ...................................................
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81173_3.book Page iv Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM iv Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Attaching the sensor to the tiller arm ...................................... 24 Checking alignment ................................................................ 25 Connecting to the course computer ......................................... 25 5.2 Linear rudder position sensor - installation ............................. 26 Introduction .................................................
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81173_3.book Page v Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Preface v About this handbook Welcome to the installation guide for the Raymarine Type 150/400 autopilot system. This autopilot system will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately and reliably. This handbook explains how to install the parts provided with Type 150, Type 150G, Type 400 and Type 400G autopilot system core packs. The installation process involves the following steps: Check the Installation Kit p
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81173_3.book Page vi Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM vi Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Important Information Warranty To register your new product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you return the card to the factory to receive full warranty benefits. Safety notices WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could
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81173_3.book Page vii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Preface vii Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the vessel at all times by following these basic rules: Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take manual control in an emergency. Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot. Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles t
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81173_3.book Page viii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM viii Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Type 150/400 autopilot system Key components Course computer Control unit Rudder position sensor Drive unit Standard fluxgate compass Typical Other drive units equipment Rotary SeaTalk drive equipment Hydraulic pump NMEA Linear drive equipment Options External alarm Active compass Wind vane External GyroPlus SeaTalk yaw sensor handheld remote D5191-2
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Step 1 81173_3.book Page 1 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 1: Check the Installation Kit 1 Step 1: Check the Installation Kit The first step is to get ready for installation by: reading through all installation steps obtaining the necessary installation tools checking the parts supplied WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performanc
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81173_3.book Page 2 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 2 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Course computer versions Built-in Version Supply voltage Drive unit compatibility GyroPlus*? All Raymarine Type 1 12 V drives and pumps 12 V No Type 150 (including 12 V Constant Running pump). All Raymarine Type 1 12 V drives and pumps 12 V Yes Type 150G (including 12 V Constant Running pump). All Raymarine 12 V and 24 V Type 1, Type 2 and 12 V or 24 V Type 3 drives and pum
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Step 1 81173_3.book Page 3 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 1: Check the Installation Kit 3 Raymarine produces two alternative types of rudder sensor: the rotary rudder position sensor is suitable for all steering systems (apart from ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboards) the linear rudder position sensor is specifically designed for ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboard steering systems For more information, see page 22 The autopilot system – other key components Driv
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81173_3.book Page 4 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 4 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide handheld remotes (the ST600R full-function remote control or the SeaTalk handheld remote control) pushpit or masthead wind vanes (for sail boats without a suitable wind instrument) an external alarm (through an E85001 interface) For more information about extended systems, see page 31. 1.2 Obtain installation tools To install the core pack you will need the followin
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Step 1 81173_3.book Page 5 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 1: Check the Installation Kit 5 Core pack – parts supplied Course computer components No8 x 3/4 inch pan-head self-tapping screws (x5): 2 for course computer 3 for cable clamp Ferrite (for power cable) Course computer Cable clamp Tie-wrap (for cable clamp) Compass components Rudder position sensor components Fluxgate compass with 8 m (26 ft) cable Rudder position sensor Tiller pin with 10 m (32 ft) cable Connec
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81173_3.book Page 6 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 6 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 2: Check Locations 2.1 Identify suitable locations ypical T locations D5378-1 After reading the following EMC installation guidelines (see page 7), identify suitable locations for each part of the system. Course computer location: mount vertically on a flat bulkhead below decks dry, protected and well-ventilated free from high operating temperatures and excessive v
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Step 2 81173_3.book Page 7 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 2: Check Locations 7 Rotary rudder position sensor location: suitable base alongside the rudder stock and tiller arm. so the ball-joints at each end of the connecting rod are level so the sensor arm is between 75 mm (3 in) and 310 mm (12 in) from the tiller arm For more information, see page 23 Drive unit and control unit locations Refer to the information supplied with these units to identify suitable lo
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81173_3.book Page 8 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 8 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide For optimum EMC performance, we recommend that wherever possible: Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, increases the distance to 7 ft (2 m). More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally
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Step 3 81173_3.book Page 9 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 3: Install the Course Computer 9 Step 3: Install the Course Computer Installing the course computer involves these tasks: Select the location page 10 3.1 Secure the course computer page 12 3.2 Remove the connector cover page 12 3.3 Attach the power cables page 15 3.4 Main cover Mounting lug Connector cover catch eyhole K slot Connector cover Suppression ferrite ie-w
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81173_3.book Page 10 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 10 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 3.1 Select the location Course computer – installation dimensions 307 mm (12.1 in) 70 mm (2.8 in) 288 mm (11.3 in) 277 mm (10.9 in) Keyhole slots for No 8 screws (pan-head) min 50 mm (1.9 in) 133 mm (5.2 in) 133 mm (5.2 in) (recommended) cable clearance: min 50 mm (1.9 in) (recommended) D5260-1 Suitable locations The course computer is designed to be mounted on a vertical a
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Step 3 81173_3.book Page 11 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 3: Install the Course Computer 11 Unsuitable locations WARNING: The course computer is NOT designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do NOT install the course computer: where there might be flammable vapors (such as in an engine room or compartment, or in a fuel tank bay) where there is water splash or spray from bilges or hatches where it is at risk from physical damage from heavy items (such as hatch covers, too
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81173_3.book Page 12 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 12 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 3.2 Secure the course computer 1 2 3 4 m minimum 96-1 1 D5 Follow these steps to secure the course computer: 1. Hold the course computer in place against the mounting location so you can mark the centre of the keyhole slots: these marks should be level and 288 mm (11.3 in) apart remove the course computer then drill the two pilot holes 1 using a 3 mm ( / in) drill bit 8
