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87040_5.book Page 1 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM
SmartPilot
S1000 Autopilot
Installation Guide
Document Number: 87040-5
Date: March 2007
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87040_5.book Page 2 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM Welcome to the Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Congratulations on having bought a Raymarine S1000 Autopilot. This state-of-the-art product is specifically designed to be easily integrated with your boat’s steering system, and enable you to automatically control the steering. S1000 Autopilot System Existing hydraulic steering system S100 Remote S100 REMOTE MODE PILOT STANDBY Course computer GPS input The S1000 requires GPS data (Sea
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87040_5.book Page 1 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 1 Installation overview Connect the autopilot pump 1. to your existing steering system. Page 9 Bleed the steering system. 2. Page 12 Secure the autopilot pump. 3. Page 16 Fit the course computer. 4. Page 17 Fit miscellaneous items 5. Page 18 In-line S100 Remote power switch Safety alarm Make electrical connections 6. Page 21 Carry out post installation checks 7. Page 28 D7583-1
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87040_5.book Page 2 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 2 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide This guide Before starting to install your S1000 Autopilot, please take time to read this guide. In particu- lar, please take note of the safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) information at the end of this guide. WARNING: This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to observe this could result in personal injury, damage to the b
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87040_5.book Page 3 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 3 What you need Parts supplied Elbow fitting, x 4 Autopilot Pump Straight fitting x 2 Anti-vibration mounts x 2 'T' fitting x 2 High pressure Low pressure steering hoses transparent (x 2) bleeding hose Nitrile gloves Wrench 12 mm AF x 19 mm AF Drill 3.4 mm Course Computer Safety alarm S100 REMOTE MODE STANDBY PILOT Drain cups Fill cups Belt clip assembly 1 pint (0.5 liter) S100 Remote & 2 x
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87040_5.book Page 4 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 4 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Tools & materials required Pencil Screwdriver, No. 2 Pozidriv Countersink bit Drill Screwdriver, Screwdriver, medium, small, Absorbent, flat blade flat blade disposable wipes D7331-1
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87040_5.book Page 5 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 5 Planning In order to make the installation as trouble free as possible, we strongly recommend you spend adequate time planning the best locations for your autopilot components. This is particularly important when considering the position of the autopilot pump, as hydraulic hoses are supplied in fixed lengths, so there are some limitations on the positioning of the autopilot pump with respect to the boa
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P Po orrtt P Po orrtt w w r r e e i i o o r r c c v v r r S S e e d d s s e e e e e e R R l l B B 87040_5.book Page 6 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 6 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Locating autopilot pump Autopilot pump to be lower than helm pump. Provide protection Install in a dry location. from physical damage. Do not fit in engine compartments, near fuel tanks or in any other area where fuel vapor is likely. No sharp bends, kinks or chafing of tube. Mount pump loca
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B B B l l l R R R e e e e e e e e e s s s d d d e e e r r r S S S v v v c c c o o o r r r i i i e e e r r r w w w 87040_5.book Page 7 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 7 Using the hydraulic hoses Three, pre-assembled hydraulic hoses are supplied. Two of these are dark-colored, high pressure steering hoses and the third is a transparent low-pressure hose. The transparent hose is intended to help you check for air bubbles when bleeding the system a
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87040_5.book Page 8 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 8 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Sealing hydraulic joints CAUTION: Do not use sealing tape on any part of a hydraulic system, as this can disintegrate and the resulting particles can cause blockages in the hydraulic system. Tapered thread Thread for hose Do not apply sealant to connection hose connection thread. Note: The hydraulic fittings supplied with the autopilot pump have sealant pre- applied to the tapered threads.
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B l R e e e s d e P Po orrtt r S v c o r i e r w w r e i o r c v r S e d s e e e R l B 87040_5.book Page 9 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 9 Installation procedures 1. Connecting the autopilot pump O Connecting the autopilot pump, sheet 1 WARNING: Do not allow hydraulic fluid to come into contact with your skin. Wear the protective nitrile gloves provided when working with hydraulic fluid. WARNING: A sudden release of pressure from a hydraulic s
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87040_5.book Page 10 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 10 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 0 Connecting the autopilot pump, Connecting the autopilot pump, sheet 2 sheet 2 3. 3. Set steering to dead ahead Set steering to dead ahead 4. 4. Remove & retain the helm pump Remove & retain the helm pump and do not move it until and do not move it until breather cap breather cap.. instructed. instructed. 5. 5. Remove & retain the plug from the Remove & retain the plug from the helm pump l
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B B B l l l R R R e e e e e e e e e s s s d d d e e e r r r S S S v v v c c c o o o r r r i i i e e e r r r w w w 87040_5.book Page 11 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 11 Connecting the autopilot pump, sheet 3 8. Connect hydraulic steering hoses from 9. Re-connect the ram hoses to the autopilot pump Port and Starboard appropriate helm pump 'T' connectors. connectors to the Port and Starboard connectors on the helm pump, so that Port connects to
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B l R e e e s d e r S v c o r i e r w 87040_5.book Page 12 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 12 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 2. Bleeding the steering system WARNING: Do not allow hydraulic fluid to come into contact with your skin. Wear the protective nitrile gloves provided when working with hydraulic fluid. Connecting the autopilot pump will introduce air into the steering system, making it feel ‘spongy’ and ‘lumpy’ to operate. To return the steering system to smooth operation, use
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B B l l R R e e e e e e s s d d e e r r S S v v c c o o r r i i e e r r w w 87040_5.book Page 13 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 13 Bleed procedure, sheet 2 3. Using a suitable screwdriver, turn the autopilot pump shaft so that the flat on the shaft is toward the PORT side of the pump. 4. SLOWLY turn the wheel counter-clockwise and observe the bubbles in the transparent tube. Keep the helm pump reservoir topped up while doing this. Keep turn
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B B l l R R e e e e e e s s d d e e r r S S v v c c o o r r i i e e r r w w 87040_5.book Page 14 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 14 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Bleed procedure, sheet 3 5. Using a suitable screwdriver, turn the autopilot pump shaft so that the flat on the shaft is toward the starboard (STBD) side of the pump. 6. SLOWLY turn the wheel clockwise and observe the bubbles in the transparent tube. Keep the helm pump reservoir topped up while doing this. Keep
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B l R e e e s d e r S v c o r i e r w 87040_5.book Page 15 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 15 Bleed procedure, sheet 4 7. Top up the hydraulic fluid. Correct fluid level Helm pump 8. Turn the autopilot pump bleed screw, fully clockwise, and hand-tighten it. 9. Replace the helm pump breather cap. This completes the bleed procedure. Now secure the pump. D7486-1 Po Porrtt
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B B l l R R e e e e e e s s d d e e r r S S v v c c o o r r i i e e r r w w 87040_5.book Page 16 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 16 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 3. Securing the pump Securing the pump 2. 1. Place the pump at the intended Drill two 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes location and mark holes for the for the fixing screws. fixing screws. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent 4. Slide the anti-vibration mounts onto damage to the mounting surface. the pump bracket fee
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87040_5.book Page 17 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 17 4. Fitting the course computer Securing course computer 1. Mark holes for fixing screws. 2. Drill two 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes for fixing screws. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent 4. Partially screw in the screws provided, damage to the mounting surface. then slot the course computer onto the screws, and tighten screws. The course computer is now secure. D7338-1
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87040_5.book Page 18 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 18 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 5. Fitting miscellaneous items Safety alarm Locating Securing 1. Mark holes for fixing screws. 2. Drill two 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent 4. Secure the safety alarm with the damage to the mounting surface. screws provided. Fitting batteries in S100 Remote 2 x AAA batteries (supplied). When replacing, use only high-quality alkaline, AAA si
