INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE & INSTALLATION
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1. YAW In some other autopilots it is also named SEA or WEATHER and indicates the width of the channel in which the vessel navigates The higher the value is and the higher the slack is respect to the course to be followed RUDD It is the main parameter and corresponds to the gain of the vessel This value is higher in which need a great deal of rudder quantity and vice versa If the set value is higher respect to the optimum condition the maintaining of the course will be instable the vessel corrects continuously by snaking around the selected course If the set value is lower the vessel cannot enter the selected course in reasonable time Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 11 Autopilot 201 GEONAV T RATE This parameter which corresponds to the turn rate expressed in degrees per second restricts the quantity of rudder during the turns The higher the value is and the faster the turns are Setting of the route and automatic navigation The high versatility of the autopilot allows to set the desired course in a variety of modes depending on the different operating conditions To change the pre set course you have to press the arrow keys lt q and remembering that e if you press and immediately release the arrow you change 10 degrees at time if you hold pressed for more than 1 second you change 1 degree at time Course setting by bow targeting It just consists2. is also understood that Navicontrol will in no case be considered responsible for any kind of direct or indirect damage that may occur to people animals or things due to the use of its products Any repair carried out by personnel unauthorized by Navionics will determine the immediate cancellation of warranty cover The use of Navionics products or services implies the complete acceptation of the present sale conditions on behalf of the purchaser and of the user Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 6 Autopilot 201 THE 201 AUTOPILOT 201 autopilot belongs to the latest generation marine equipment where advanced research sophisticated electronic technology and special care in quality standard blend together so as to ensure a highly efficient reliable versatile and extendible product at a competitive cost It is however important to bear in mind the autopilot is made for seafaring and due to rudder physical and mechanical limits therefore cannot counteract a sharp variation of bow such a sudden wave that may hit the vessel but can only dampen the effect Steering parameters which vary within a wide range make the autopilot easily suitable to all kind of vessel The main processing unit framed in the Processor Box brings the necessary corrections to the position of the rudder automatically in order to guaranteeing the best maintenance of course
3. The precision of routing is granted by a provided magnetic compass and can be integrated with external instruments such a gyrocompass turn rate sensor GPS The control unit is provided with a large backlite LCD easy to read in any light conditions even at night In greater crafts provided with upper decks it is possible to control the system thanks to the remote stations installed in different areas of the vessel Having purchased the AP 201 autopilot you have acquired an autopilot which will prove itself an extremely helpful instrument for travelling Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 7 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Declaration of compliance to the EEC 89 336 directive The building Company s r l Address Via dei Comparini 39 24 55049 Viareggio LU ITALY DECLARES THAT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EEC 89 336 DIRECTIVE Products AUTOPILOT AP801 AUTOPILOT AP401 AUTOPILOT AP201 Accessories PORTABLE REMOTE CONTROL RS32 REMOTE CONTROL RC34 RS34 REMOTE CONTROL ART35 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR AR32 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR AR33 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR AR34 MAGNETIC SENSOR FGX60 Directions to refer to e EC 945 94 IEC 945 CISPR 16 IEC 945 Ed A 6 1 A 6 3 A 5 2 801 31 801 2 ISO R 694 The present declaration of conformity is drawn up according to the CEI 110 24 directive A guide to the a
4. Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 24 Autopilot AP 201 GEONAV SIGNALING MEANING POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY NO COMP Lack of compass signal Relevant magnetic interference nearby the compass sensor or Remove the interference Call the failure of the sensor technician TILLR FAILR Failure on the remote control tiller Remote control keys failure Water on the hand held remote it is possible disconnect the or hand held control remote control Call the technician OFF COURS Off course The vessel does not enter the course in reasonable time Remove the interference Possible interfered compass NO FBACK Lack of signal of the feedback The feedback is not working Call the technician sensor NO RUDDR The rudder does not follow the Possible failure on the electrohydraulic unit Presence of air Call the technician The discharge given orders bubbles in the hydraulic circuit Excessive mechanical slack of the hydraulic circuit must be between the rudder and the feedback carried out Tighten the mechanical connection between the feedback and the rudder sector NO GPS INPUT Lack of GPS signal Possible failure on the GPS The GPS has not yet calculated the Refer to the GPS manual position The data transmission to the autopilot has been disactivated NO PLT INPUT Lack of PLOTTER signal The plotter has not yet sent the course to the autopilot The data Refer to the PLOTTER m
5. Control Function Action of the remote controls RS32 RC34 RS34 and ART35 The values are STD when you are in AUTO the direction keys on the remote control make a momentary change of course When you release the autopilot comes back to the previous course 5 10 or 20 when you are in AUTO the direction keys on the remote controls change permanently the course for the specified amount of degrees 5 10 or 20 degrees each time pressed Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 23 Autopilot 201 GEONAV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operating specifications Supply voltage 12 32Vdc PB80 12Vdc only Power consumption electronic parts only 1A max Maximum solenoids load 4A each one Maximum hydraulic unit load CR type 25A 0 12V 20A 0 24V Maximum hydraulic unit load R type 80 350W according to the model Operating temperature 5 55 C Control unit display type transflective LCD wide viewing angle Inputs outputs 2x 0183 opto coupled inputs 1x digital opto coupled input meets 0183 specifications 1x feedback input LVDT type 1x feedback input resistive type 1x analogue compass input sin cos type 2x control unit connector bi directional 2x analogue rudder indicator outputs 3x solenoid outputs left right clutch 1x hydraulic power unit output constant running model 1x hydraulic power unit output reversing model
6. avoid hazardous situations Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 10 Autopilot 201 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS AND START OF NAVIGATION Starting Switch on the control panel and wait until the autopilot has performed the autodiagnostic test and visualizes the software identification codes At this stage the system is in STANDBY so ready to be set Warning The first time that you use the autopilot verify that the bearing of the compass shown by the display corresponds to the value determined by the vessel compass case of significant differences call a technician for a proper setting Furthermore it is normal that in a system provided with the analogue rudder angle indicators the values shown by the Control Unit may slightly differ from the one visualized by the instrument itself Display and keyboard illumination Press the Xt light bulb key in order to adjust the level of backlight of the display and keyboard the autopilot has a 8 level of brightness Setting of the operating parameters Enter the menu of operating parameters YAW RUDD and T RATE by pressing the 35 light bulb key for two seconds at least In order to change the values press and release the Xt light bulb key until you see the name of the parameter then select by pressing the arrow keys lt q You exit the menu by pressing the 3 light bulb key or after few seconds of keyboard inactivity
7. omnes 16 oleo Ni 16 Control Unit as OPTIONAL remote control 16 Processor BOX AP cni xn eH eaa ea 17 Fluxgate Compass FGX90 3 17 Rudder Angle Transducer FB30 FB31 17 Electroliydraulic IIl oio eov ert o HE HE HU E EHE 18 PRELIMINARY TEST Ld Lu 19 Rudder Feedback FB30 FB3T aor oot pte tet atur tue 19 Rudder Indicator AR32 AR33 AR34 e eee eee eet etus 19 Fluxgaie Compass FGX90 3 FOGXO90N eb eerta 19 Bo T oM RN 19 GPS and or Chart Plotter oui E NARNIA NN tM 19 Wind Direction SONSOM C 20 Automatic compensation of the compass FGX90 3 9 20 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 222 21 lt 5 24 Instruction manual use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 3 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 4 Autopilot 201 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a GEONAV product and congratulations for your excellent choice You have now become the owner of a powerful and
8. position it in an ideal location at this stage is useful the compensation aboard This autopilot allows the automatic compensation without the help of a technician In fact you only need to go out at calm sea with the vessel avoiding crowded areas and to carry out the following operations 1 Switch on the autopilot in STANDBY mode and make the vessel turning slowly on circle In order to obtain a good compensation the maximum angular speed must not exceed the 6 degree par second corresponding to a complete revolution taking 1 minute at least 2 Press the STBY key for at least 5 seconds and wait until the display visualizes FLUXG AUTOC At this stage release the STBY key 3 Wait until the vessel has carried out a complete revolution checking always that the angular speed is steady and under the maximum limit If the vessel during this turn should rock significantly for instance a big wave the passage of another vessel repeat again the procedure 4 Keep on turning in circle until the autopilot will display the maximum amount of the interference and the result of the compensation Good if succeeded Bad if failed 5 Atthis stage the procedure is completed and you only need to press the STBY key in order to return to the normal functioning If the autocompensation failed result Bad it means that the chosen location for the installation of the compass is too interfered and therefore the location must be changed Warn
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10. Autopilot 201 SOON N NP 22041 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE amp INSTALLATION GEONAV NAVIONICS S p A Via Vespucci 289 55049 Viareggio LU ITALY tel 39 0584 961696 fax 39 0584 961309 www geonav it info geonav it Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 14 04 05 page 1 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 2 Autopilot 201 Contents FOREWORD 5 WARRANTY 6 THE AP 201 AUTOPILOT ciate iain len etl oes 7 DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE TO THE EEC 89 336 DIRECTIVE ne 8 USER S MANUAL str erere sire toe etre tre 9 IMPORTANT WARNINGS 10 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS AND START OF NAVIGATION 11 SOLA LING idc re DR 11 Display and keyboardMluminallQD s 11 Setting of the operating parameters 11 Setting of the route and automatic navigation 12 SIGNA ED iri S MODI D D CODO 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL sess nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnt 15 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES x
11. Rxx or CRxx Navicontrol pumps you don t need any calculation you must choose the pump with the nearest value to the ram volume RAM 100cc gt PUMP R100 or CR100 The CR pumps constant running can be installed on every kind of boat and are mandatory for heavy or working vessels The R pumps reversing can be installed only on small pleasure vessels and in any case no more than 15mt 50 feets lenght over all The electronics and the software provided with the autopilot are suitable to drive the most popular 2 types of rudder actioning Constant running CR model with solenoid valves Software no setting it is the default configuration Wirings e SOLENOIDS TB11 connector Processor Box MOTOR CR MOTOR faston connectors Processor Box e Possible CLUTCH TB11 connector Processor Box Reversing R model Software change the value of the function HYDR UNIT installation menu with the value REV1 Use the values REV2 or REV3 respectively with fast or very fast power units Wirings e REVERSING MOTOR R MOTOR faston connector Processor Box e Possible CLUTCH TB11 connector Processor Box Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 18 Autopilot 201 PRELIMINARY TEST After the installation of all mechanical and electrical components of the autopilot a first testing must be executed when still anchored or at the shipyard In order to obtain the best pe
12. anual transmission to the autopilot has been disactivated NO WND INPUT Lack of WIND signal Possible failure on the wind vane The data transmission to the autopilot has been disactivated Refer to the wind vane manual OVERHEAT Overheat of the electronic on the Electrohydraulic unit unsuitable for the processor box electronic Ventilate the area where the autopilot Processor Box The location where the processor box has been fitted is processor box is installed Call the insufficiently ventilated technician LOW BATT Low battery The battery is low and does not supply sufficient energy for the Check the battery status Turn on running of the autopilot the battery charger Instruction manual for use and installation 1 14 04 05 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM REMOTE PORTABLE PORTABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL RS32 G RC34G REMOTE CONTROL RUDDER INDICATOR RUDDER INDICATOR CONTROL RS32 6 CONTROL UNIT 2 AR32 AR33 AR34 REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL ART35G ART35G 4 SION CARD NMEA2000 OPZx FOLLOW UP 1 FOLLOWSUP A PROCESSOR ELECTRONIC STEERING GOLD CHART PLOTTER COMPASS FLUXGATE FGX90N ECHO SOUNDER SENSOR MAGNETIC COMPASS PICK UP SENSOR FGX60 3 WIND DIRECTION SENSOR RUDDER FEEDBACK FB30 aN m HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT mb MAIN POWER ET MOSN3S Er viva ONIM 431 107
13. ation rel 1 14 04 05 page 12 Autopilot 201 U TURN 180 turn e O TURN 360 turn e 8 TURN 360 turn followed by another 360 turn in the opposite direction The selection of the kind of turning is activated by pressing and releasing the Xt light bulb key until the desired kind is shown Within few seconds the arrow key which corresponds to the starting direction must be pressed In order to stop these specific turnings you only need to press STBY or AUTO keys or by actioning the external tiller All these turnings are controlled by the value of the TURN RATE parameter the higher its value the faster the turning will be U TURN U turn inversion turn change of 180 from the present followed course When the turn has be completed the autopilot returns in AUTO mode O TURN Circle the vessel turns on circle until this function is interrupted 8 TURN Double circle the vessel execute an eight figure a complete circle in one direction and another in the opposite until this function is stopped Instrumental navigation with GPS If provided with a GPS or a chart plotter correctly installed and interfaced with the autopilot it is possible to set a course on these equipments to be followed automatically with the autopilot In fact you only need to insert one or more waypoints see GPS or chart plotter manuals and to set the autopilot in NAV mode by pressing together AUTO and y key From this
14. ay of experiment e g by using a magnetic compass The magnetic fluxgate compass FGX90 3 must be connected to the Processor Box TB4 COMPASS connector Rudder Angle Transducer FB30 FB31 This is another key element of the autopilot In fact it is mechanically linked to the section of the rudder and it informs the system on its real position It is fundamental that it is installed on a firm rigid support respecting precisely the suggest mounting scheme Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 17 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Any slack both on the coupling bar and the rudder sector must be eliminated or this will falsify the measured rudder angle and the whole system will become inaccurate and critical The excursion time of the rudder from hardover to hardover must be not less than 12 seconds or more than 18 seconds otherwise the system will be instable This transducer must be linked to the Processor Box TB5 FEEDBACK connector Electrohydraulic Unit For a correct use of the autopilot and in order to obtain the best performance we suggest you to use hydraulic units suitable to the vessel steering system The flow rate is the most important parameter when you choose a pump it must be calculated to obtain a hardover to hardover time of about 12 seconds 10 15 This is the formula to be used FLOW RATE litres min RAM VOLUME litres x 5 FLOW RATE cc min RAM VOLUME cc x 5 When you use
15. ed wirings Even if of instinctive understanding in the final section of this manual there is an explanatory chart with possible remedies Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 14 Autopilot 201 LEO INIZAW AERO ANUJ U OET INSTALLATION MANUAL Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 15 Autopilot 201 GEONAV INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The autopilot is powerful and sophisticated but its reliability strictly depends on a scrupulous installation and a proper configuration of all devices and optional accessories included For safety reasons the best way is to section the power supply of the processor box and so of the whole autopilot with a switch installed in the electric panel of the vessel only for this purpose VERY IMPORTANT the AP 201 PB80 version works only with 12Vdc systems If your vessel is 24Vdc you need the PB250 or PB350 Processor Box Control Unit This is the cockpit of the autopilot and is through this unit that who is in commands instructs the system about the operations that must be executed Install the Control Unit in a position on the main deck where it will be easily reached and controlled carefully chose the proper location and orientation so that the display will be perfectly readable from the operating position If the Control Unit is installed making use of the provided bracket the visual angle can be easi
16. ill at the shipyard or still anchored position manually the rudder to the center AUTO mode execute a course change of 10 20 degree and check that the rudder moves in the correct direction and in a intermediate position the movement must be proportioned to the change In case the rudder moves in the opposite direction invert the right and left solenoids power unit with solenoids or invert the wires of the motor reversing power unit GPS and or Chart Plotter In these instruments select the output data to 183 standard usually is the default configuration and no manual operation is required Insert a course on these instruments and verify that the autopilot receives correctly the bearing from them by placing it on NAV mode Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 19 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Wind Direction Sensor Verify that the sensor is connected to the TB1 connector of the Processor Box NAV2 input Select the output data to NMEA0183 standard usually is the default configuration and no manual operation is required and verify that the autopilot receives the correct bearing of the wind by pressing together AUTO and lt q keys Automatic compensation of the compass FGX90 3 FGX90N The fluxgate compass FGX90 is already compensated at the factory and if correctly installed on wooden fiber glass or aluminum crafts it does not require further compensation If it is not possible to
17. in orienting the vessel towards the desired target and instructing the autopilot to assume the current bearing as the route to be done e autopilot in STANDBY e steady the vessel on the required heading by turning manually the wheel of the rudder e position the rudder to the dynamic center and press AUTO Wishing to change the selected course even during the navigation it will be sufficient to modify the shown value by pressing the arrow keys lt q and Setting of the course Independently from the bow targeting position the rudder to the dynamic center and press AUTO By pressing the arrow keys select any course and the autopilot will execute automatically the operation Tack change Particularly indicated in sailing vessels the tack change is the operation which allows the changing of tacks This function can be carried out automatically only during the AUTO mode The tack change is activated by pressing and releasing simultaneously the keys lt q if you press again within 5 seconds the direction arrow key the autopilot will execute the course change which correspond to the opposite tack The tack change is always carried out by facing the direction of the wind Turn The TURN function is activated only when the autopilot is in AUTO mode In automatic mode AUTO and by pressing the AUTO key for 2 seconds at least it is possible to execute one of the following turns Instruction manual for use and install
18. ing the autocompensation procedure can be interrupted only by removing the power supply to the autopilot or of course by ending the complete revolution of the vessel Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 20 Autopilot 201 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WARNING the software installation procedure of the system is very delicate and implies a profound knowledge of its functioning Thus we advise you to avoid the changing of the values supplied with the default if you do not exactly know the effects In addition we remind you that all parameters are pre selected and are suitable to the majority of vessels In order to start the installation procedure and to change the setting of default you must proceed in the following order 1 Press the key STBY 2 Press the key light bulb for five seconds at least until INSTL is visualized 3 Release the key and press only the key 3 light bulb until the required function is selected 4 Modify the value by using the arrow keys lt q P 5 When the settings are ended press newly STBY to exit List of the functions Various Analog Compass Data Reading of the intensity of the compass signal it is useful in case the FGX60 3 pick up is installed instead of the fluxgate compass FGX90 It is a reading and cannot be modified RUDDR LIMIT Rudder Limitator Electronic limiting on the rudder actioning sets the maxim
19. ly varied by the user himself when necessary If the Control Unit is flush mounted in the board panel special attention must be given to the placing angle in order to ensure a perfect reading of the display Even if the display has the back light if badly oriented the reading of all information data will be difficult The Control Unit is splash proof but it is not supposed to operate UNDERWATER Thus if externally installed take care to position it in a shielded area with its protective cover The Control Unit must be connected to the Processor Box in the TB7 CONTROL UNIT1 connector Control Unit as OPTIONAL remote control An optional extra Control Unit must be installed with the same cares adopted for the first one Even if it is named remote control it is identical to the main Control Unit both physically and functionally The second Control Unit must be connected to the Processor Box in the TB8 CONTROL UNIT2 connector Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 16 Autopilot 201 Processor It is the heart the brain of the autopilot in fact it contains the main calculator of the system Install it far from direct heating continuous vibrations and shocks places like engine room bilge area or other similar locations must be avoided If the vessel is provided with a reversing electro hydraulic actuator it is necessary to position the Processor Box in an ai
20. moment the autopilot will be controlled by the satellite instrument and it will execute automatically any possible selected course changes Obviously in this kind of functioning the course to be followed is controlled by the satellite instrument and so it can t be modified by the autopilot For this reason the arrow keys lt q and are disactivated Navigation with wind direction sensor If provided with a wind direction sensor correctly installed and interfaced with the autopilot it is possible to set a tack angle to be followed automatically In fact you only need to select the WIND mode of the autopilot by pressing the keys AUTO and lt q together From this moment the autopilot will be controlled by the direction of the wind and it will follows any change of direction automatically By pressing the arrow key 44 or corresponding to the right side it is possible to carry out the tack change For safety reasons this function can be activated only by pressing twice the right direction within few seconds The tack change is carried out by facing always the direction of the wind Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 13 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Remote Portable Control RS32 The autopilot becomes moreover flexible and practical if equipped with the hand held remote control This optional device equipped with 8 meters of cable enables a full mobility on the control deck without loosing
21. pplication of law decree concerning electromagnetic compatibility Viareggio April 18th 2005 Navicontrol s r l The President Gambini Silvano Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 8 Autopilot 201 AUTOPILOT USER S MANUAL Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 9 Autopilot 201 GEONAV IMPORTANT WARNINGS Seafaring experience is made exclusively at sea and not on land So when you go out at sea please do remember to take this manual with you and you will quickly learn to use the autopilot in the simplest and most logical way actually using it To ensure your own and your passenger s safety we recommend do not exploit your autopilot on occasions such as while maneuvering in particular shallow waters or over dangerous seabeds while entering or exiting harbour mooring and setting sail in heavy traffic areas near to breakwaters canals and any kind of obstacle poor visibility when in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited by law While your autopilot is operative AUTO or WIND be sure you do abandon deck Check the course and the position of the vessel at regular intervals While learning make sure you practice in open sea far from shallow water vessels or other obstacles Always switch to STANDY mode and reduce speed in sufficient time to
22. rformance of the system it is necessary to carry out at least a trial at sea The first testing to be executed refers to the correct installation of the sensors and must be carried out in the following sequence Rudder Feedback FB30 FB31 When the autopilot is in STANDBY mode the graphic bar of the Control Unit shows the reading of the sensor By turning manually the wheel of the rudder verify that the angle shown is identical to the real position of the rudder If the indication of the rudder direction is opposite to the real one switch off the autopilot and invert the wiring connections which are linked to TB5 FEEDBACK connector pin 3 and pin 4 Rudder Indicator AR32 AR33 AR34 When the autopilot is in STANDBY mode verify that the analogue rudder indicator indicates exactly what is shown on the graphic bar of the Control Unit in case the analogue indicator is inverted you must invert the two wires which are linked to the Processor Box pin 1 and 2 TB9 TB10 connector Fluxgate Compass FGX90 3 FGX90N When the autopilot is in STANDBY mode the large display shows the reading of the electronic compass Verify that there is no interference and the value indicated by the main compass is not very different In case of significant difference try to change the position of compass if interfered or by turning it on its axle until the difference is cancelled Electrohydraulic Unit If it is possible when the vessel is st
23. ry room In fact according to the actioning and the power required by the actuator it is normal that the Processor Box overheats considerably up to 50 60 Celsius degree We also recommended to install it in a place easy to be reached in order to allow the future installation of optional devices In order to avoid interference on radios we suggest positioning of the processor box far from VHF aerials few meters are sufficient Fluxgate Compass FGX90 3 FGX90N As you can easily understand it is another key device of the autopilot It is based on the electronic compass bearing that the autopilot keeps the vessel on the planned course applying any needed correction bringing you to the expected destination An improper installation of this device will negatively affect the performances of the whole navigation system The compass fluxgate FGX90 can be used with wood fiberglass and aluminum vessels We suggest you to use the pick up coils FGX60 for all the iron or steel vessels provided with a planar magnetic compass externally gimbaled correctly functioning and compensated As it is a magnetic compass the first care will be the choice of location It differ from the other electronic devices because it must be placed far from iron masses magnetic fields and any device originating magnetic noises The minimum distance to be taken from these possible interference is proportional to the intensity of noise and must be found at any time by w
24. the control of the navigation system By pressing the DODGE key you can switch from the present operating mode e g AUTO NAV etc to the STANDBY mode and vice versa Press the two keys P as port S as starboard in order to action immediately the rudder in a way which depends from the operating mode selected at that time on the autopilot e in STANDBY the rudder is moved directly and then it is left in this final position e in AUTO NAV or WIND the rudder is moved but at the release of the key the autopilot is newly in control and converges to the starting course The running operating mode of the autopilot is signaled by the led of the hand held remote control e ON STANDBY OFF AUTO WIND e FLASHING during the pressing of the two keys P and 5 and the following seconds Remote Control RC34 RS34 It is similar to the RS32 it differs from it for the fact that is designed to be flush mounted and the P and S key here are replaced by a joystick Since the RC34 RS34 is flush mounted in case of rough waters the tiller is usually easier to operate then the keys Signaled alarms The autopilot is able to signal and manage within possible limits any anomaly in the system It signals every kind of alarms to the Captain by the control unit display Of course in any kind of electrical alarms causes must be verified by checking also electrical connections short circuits interruptions oxidations and uncorrect
25. ually override COMP TYPE Compass Type Model of the connected magnetic compass FG9 FGX60 3 FGX90 3 or FGX90N SC2 Smart Compass SC2N or SC2G COMP ALIGN Compass Alignment Alignment of the compass it allows to increase or decrease the reading of the electronic magnetic compass of a fixed quantity avoiding the physical turning of it COMP DAMP Compass Damping Damping filter on the magnetic compass the higher is the value and the more filtered the compass is INTEG TC Integrator Time Constant Time constant of the main integrating control avoid changing it only for qualified technicians DERIV TC Derivator Time Constant Time constant of the main derivating control avoid changing it only for qualified technicians NAV GAIN Navigator Gain Gain of the Cross Track Error of the NAV control avoid changing it only for qualified technicians NAV2 FUNCT Nav2 Function NAV2 input function in the AP103 gold this function is fixed at WND wind COURS TIMER Off Course Timer Off course timeout alarm the timeout in seconds between an off course set course and heading differ of 20 degrees at least and the start of the OFF COURSE alarm OFF disables it Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 22 Autopilot 201 INFO DISPL Info Display Setting of the info display the AP 201 has not this feature and this function is disabled OFF RC FUNCT Remote
26. um rudder angle that the autopilot can reach F B SLACK Feedback Slack Slack on the rudder sets the tolerance dead band on the rudder positioning It can be useful to increase it by very fast actionings or by relevant dragging F B 0 POS Feedback Zero position Zero position of the feedback it allows to correct a possible variation of alignment of zero between the real position of the rudder and the zero position of the feedback Even if it is possible to execute with this function we advise you to zero mechanically by actioning the feedback turning all the feedback F B TYPE Feedback Type Model of the connected feedback FB3 FB30 or FB31 PTn potentiometer PTr reverse potentiometer HYDR UNIT Hydraulic Unit Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 21 Autopilot 201 GEONAV Model of electrohydraulic unit installed SOL with solenoids RV reversing RV can be equal to 1 2 and 3 respectively with correct units fast units and very fast units ENERG SAVE Energy Saver It activates or disactivates the energy saving on the control of the electrohydraulic unit it avoids the keeping of the motor running when it is not necessary It is particularly useful in small sailing vessels ON enables it OFF disables it RUDDR ALR Rudder Alarm Rudder Alarm function OFF disables the signaling of the malfunction ON enables it SBY disengages the autopilot if the rudder has moved man
27. versatile electronic instrument which will make your moments of relax or work at sea more pleasant and secure You will be pleasantly surprised when you realize how easy and logical this system is to use though technologically sophisticated No particular technical or nautical know how is required for its correct use nevertheless reading this manual with some attention will allow you to quickly learn and become confident in using it at it s best Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 14 04 05 page 5 Autopilot 201 GEONAV WARRANTY The company Navionics S p A located in Viareggio via Vespucci 289 will guarantee the following 1 Navionics products guaranteed free from faults concerning materials production Therefore any product showing a malfunction deriving from faulty manufacture or defective materials will be promptly replaced Warranty is limited to possible faults found within the first 24 months of purchase and installation Repair under guarantee will be carried out free of charge on faulty products which will be directly sent to Navionics Any shipping customs packing and insurance costs are to Purchaser s account Warranty does not cover damage or malfunctioning deriving from improper use installation or manipulation as well as deterioration due to normal use Navionics will not accept responsibilities on its products other than those mentioned above
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