INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE & INSTALLATION
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1. 18 Control Unit as OPTIONAL remote 18 Processor BOX AP o mu 19 Fluxgate Compass FGX90 3 19 Rudder Angle Transducer FB31 79 IONI LI 20 PRELIMINARY TES Tonie 21 Rudder Feedback 1 21 Rudder Indicator AR32 AR33 21 Fluxgate Compass FGX90 3 90 i 21 Electrohydrauli aes dati data 21 GPS and or Charlt Plottler cilea 22 22 Automatic compensation of the compass FGX90 3 FGX90N 22 Operating parameters 23 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE nenene 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Lucilla 27 Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 2 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a NAVICONTROL product and congratu2. 2 O1194409 ojjedsis 0 0 ay jo 101 940 v 20 5 10014040844 0094 0 80334 YIAANYJ
3. 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 rei 1 21 02 08 page 19 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol 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 our 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 liters min RAM _VOLUME liters x 5 FLOW RATE RAM_VOLUME cc x 5 When you use Ax or Crux Navicontrol it pumps you don t need any calculation you must choose the pump with the nearest value to the ram volume
4. control unit connector bi directional analogue rudder indicator outputs solenoid outputs left right clutch hydraulic power unit output constant running model hydraulic power unit output reversing model NMEA0183 sentences INPUT TB1 connector Processor Box Function Needed Sentences MULTISENSOR RMC or VTG STANDBY None AUTO None AUTOTRACK GGA or GLL or RMC NAV APA or APB or BOD RMB or BOD XTE or BOD XTR WIND MWV VWR SOG visualization RMC or VTG COG visualization RMC or VTG COMP visualization none OUTPUT TB2 connector Processor Box Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 Function Sentences heading output HDG 10Hz HDT 10Hz HDM 1Hz with gyronav HDG 2Hz HDT 2Hz HDM 1Hz without gyronav page 27 Autopilot AP3003 gold ALARMS Navicontrol SIGNALING MEANING POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY two dots between the numbers of the Interfered magnetic compass Magnetic interference nearby the compass sensor Remove the interference course Relevant magnetic interference nearby the compass sensor or Remove the interference HO COMPASS compass Signal failure of the sensor Call the technician TILL FAIL Failure on the remote control tiller Remote control keys failure Water on the hand held remote Call the technician or hand h
5. RAM 100cc 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 feet length over all The electronics and the software provided with the autopilot are suitable to drive the most popular 2 types of rudder activating Constant running CR model with solenoid valves Software no setting it is the default configuration Wirings e SOLENOIDS 11 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 21 02 08 page 20 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol 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 performance 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
6. and if correctly installed on wooden fiber glass or aluminum crafts it does not require further compensation If it is not possible to 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 FLUXGATE AUTOCOMP 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 At this stage the procedure is completed and you only need to press the STBY key in order to return to the normal functioning Instruction manual for use and install
7. as deterioration due to normal use Navicontrol will not accept responsibilities on its products other than those mentioned above It 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 Navicontrol will determine the immediate cancellation of warranty cover The use of Navicontrol 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 21 02 08 page 4 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol THE AP3003 gold AUTOPILOT The AP3003 gold autopilot belongs to the latest generation in 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 Proce
8. followed automatically In fact you only need to select the WIND mode of the autopilot by pressing the key NAV until the WIND is visualized From this moment the autopilot will be controlled by the direction of the wind and it will follow any change of direction automatically Obviously it is possible to change at any time this angle within certain limits by turning the knob By pressing the arrow key lt q 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 150 150 Follow Up Turn This autopilot has the possibility to execute the follow up operation directly with the control unit knob In fact you only need to press the FW UP key to activate this function and then turning it In addition bear in mind that the activation of the follow up mode deactivates any automatic mode of the autopilot During maneuvers carried out in follow up any pressing of STBY AUTO NAV and TRACK keys causes the immediate disactivation of this function The TURN function is activated only when the autopilot is in AUTO mode Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 14 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol In automatic mode AUTO and by pressing the TURN key it is possible to execute one of
9. installation of the sensors and must be carried out in the following sequence Rudder Feedback 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 sign 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 2 and pin 3 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 still at the shipyard or still anchored position manually the rudder to the center In AUTO mode execute a course change of 10 20 degree
10. sail 3 in heavy traffic areas near to breakwaters canals and any kind of obstacle While your autopilot is operative on AUTO NAV or WIND be sure you do not abandon deck While learning make sure you practice in open sea far from shallow water vessels or other obstacles Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 8 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol Multisensor Technology The entire autopilots ready to this kind of technology are able to get the maximum result from the three different heading sensors fluxgate compass FGX90 FGX60 GYRONAV rate sensor stabilizer GPS receiver The Multisensor Technology be enabled in the entire Navicontrol Gold series autopilots only if 1 the software release is 1 18 or higher 2 the Gyronav sensor is correctly installed and enabled 3 the MULTISENSOR function installation menu is enabled This system manages the choice of the main sensor time by time basing it upon a reliability matter fluxgate compass at low speed GPS sensor at medium and high speed The Gyronav stabilizer is always active Obviously if a black out of the GPS receiver occurs the autopilot holds the setted course by using the fluxgate compass as back up The main sensor is displayed by showing the respective icons 171 __ SUINI III ns J 2 Gs RATE O 506 KNT 506 45 KNT RUDDER R
11. the following turns e 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 TURN 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 a key with the exception of PROG SET lt q and 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 been 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 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 the control of the navigation system By pressing the DODGE key you can switch from the present operating mode e g AUTO NAV AUTO TRACK etc to the STANDBY mode and vic
12. 3 insufficiently ventilated Call the technician LOW BATTERY Low battery The battery is low and does not supply sufficient energy for the Turn on the battery charger running of the autopilot Instruction manual for use and installation 1 21 02 08 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM REMOTE __ PORTABLE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL UNIT RC34G RS32 G AP3003 GOLD REMOTE CONTROL 350 2000 FOLLOW UP 1 FOLLOW UP 2 ELECTRONIC STEERING GYROCOMPASS GYRONAV COMPASS FLUXGATE FGX90N MAGNETIC COMPASS PICK UP SENSOR FGX60 3 RUDDER FEEDBACK FB30 N HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT MAIN POWER RUDI ARS r 4 DER INDICATOR 2 AR33 AR34 4 EXPANSION CARD OPZx RUDDER INDICATOR AR32 AR33 AR34 PROCESSOR BOX GOLD PORTABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL RS32 6 RC34G REMOTE CONTROL ART35G CHART PLOTTER ECHO SOUNDER SENSOR CHART PLOTTER GPS RECEIVER ECHO SOUNDER SENSOR WIND DIRECTION SENSOR KE YOSNIS viva 07315 Viva viva YOLOW 73 010413705 SgQION310S mE E viva WGHOH 90HOH 8 0 sspdwos 07305 0350 LON use QTSIHS 0350 LON f 07315 0351 LON 4 SNOISNAWIG LINN 109 00 dV 3503 3602 pu
13. 60 Celsius degree We also recommended installing 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 differs 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 this possible interference is proportional to the intensity of noise and must be found at any time by way of experiment e g by using a magnetic compass The magnetic fluxgate compass FGX90 must be connected to the Processor Box TB4 COMPASS connector
14. Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol NAWIGONTIROL AP3008 gole AUTOPILOT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE amp INSTALLATION NAVICONTROL D _ 4 NAVICONTROL s r l Via dei Comparini 39 24 55049 VIAREGGIO LU ITALY tel 39 0584 384144 fax 39 0584 384447 www navicontrol com info navicontrol com Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 7 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol Contents FOREWORD irename nane nee iow iia bias sii 3 4 THE AP3003 GOLD 5 DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE THE EEC 89 336 DIRECTIVE 6 USER S MANUAL aa aaea top e 7 IMPORTANT WARNINGS 8 MULTISENSORSTECHNOLOGY 9 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS AND START OF NAVIGATION 10 10 Display and 10 Setting of the operating 5 10 Setting of the route and automatic 12 SIGNALED ALARMS sala RR ORA RR O 16 INSTALLATION MANUALL u u u u 17 INSTALLA TION PROCEDURES ves eriadan 18
15. UDDER 40 30 20 0 10 30 40 40 30 20 0 10 0 40 main sensor fluxgate compass main sensor GPS Pay attention The changeover between fluxgate compass and GPS is done at a speed of about 4 knots If your fluxgate compass is interfered or not correctly aligned you may see a rapid change of the visualized heading in the proximity of that speed This kind of situation is normal and hazard free in fact the changeover between the two sensors happens only when the autopilot is not engaged STANDBY mode Obviously if you don t want to use the Multisensor Technology feature you may leave the MULTISENSOR function install menu setted to OFF Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 9 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol 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 In 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 vis
16. and check that the rudder moves in the correct direction and in an 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 Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 21 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol GPS and or Chart Plotter In these instruments select the output data to 0183 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 Obviously in NAV1 the autopilot will follow the course of the instrument connected to the TB1 connector of the Processor Box nav1 input Same thing for NAV2 Wind Direction Sensor Verify that the sensor is connected to the TB1 connector of the Processor Box NAV2 input Select the NAV2 FUNCT on WIND see the software installation procedures of the autopilot 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 the NAV key until WIND mode is selected Automatic compensation of the compass FGX90 3 FGX90N The fluxgate compass FGX90 is already compensated at the factory
17. ation rel 1 21 02 08 page 22 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol 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 Warning the autocompensation procedure can be interrupted by pressing STBY key or by removing the power supply to the autopilot Operating parameters pre set This procedure allows you to pre set the autopilot s main parameters YAW RUDD C RUDD and T RATE by entering some boat specifications These pre settings that are goods for about the 90 of the boats must be fine tuned during the first sea trial You may select this procedure by entering the install menu see next chapter and by pressing the NAV key at the first data prompted At this time three main parameters will be asked to you HULL TYPE DISP powerboat displacement PLAN powerboat planing WJET powerboat waterjets SAIL sailing boat LENGHT MT length over all meters SPEED KN maximum speed knots Note to set the value use the arrow keys lt q and To set the function press the key SET After doing that you may choose to confirm and store these pre settings by pressing the right arrow key or abort the operation by pressing All the parameters will be stored in the PROGRAM 1 Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 23 Autopilot AP3003 g
18. e 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 AUTO TRACK NAV and 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 e OFF AUTO AUTO TRACK NAV WIND Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 15 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol e FLASHING during the pressing of the two keys 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 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 uncorrected wirings Even if of insti
19. eld control The vessel does not enter the course in reasonable time OFF COURSE Off course Possible interfered compass Remove the interference NO F BACK Lack of feedback Feedback not working Call the technician Call the technician The discharge of the hydraulic The rudder does not follow the failure electohydrauli circuit must carried out NO RUDDER orders Presence of air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit Tiqhten the mechanical connection 9 i Excessive slack between the rudder and the feedback 9 between the feedback and the rudder sector Possible failure on the GPS NO GPS INP Lack of GPS signal The GPS has not yet calculated the position Refer to the GPS manual The data transmission to the autopilot has been deactivated NO PLT INP Lack of PLOTTER signal The plotter has not yet sent the course to the autopilot Refer to the PLOTTER manual NO WIND IN Lack of WIND sensor Possible failure of the wind sensor Refer to the WIND sensor manual OVERLOAD Overload of the electronic onthe Possible short circuit on the electrohydraulic unit or solenoids Call the technician autopilot Electrohydraulic unit unsuitable for the processor box electronic Ov rhaat of the electronie on the Electrohydraulic unit unsuitable for the processor box electronic Ventilate the area where the OVERHEAT The location where the processor box has been fitted is processor box is installed autopilot 22
20. erali Metodi di prova e risultati delle prove richieste Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems General requirements Methods of testing and required test results Con la presente si dichiara che il prodotto specificato conforme alle normative sopra riportate e soddisfa i requisiti essenziali richiesti dalle Direttive 2004 108 CE Direttiva Manufacturer declare under our own responsibility that the product meets the requirements set by the standard above mentioned and by the Directive 2004 108 EC Viareggio 31 03 2009 17 Amministratore Delegato The Managing Director JOHNSON Alessandro Lazzeri gt 94159955 Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 6 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol NAWIGCONTTROILL APZ00Z gole AUTOPILOT USER S MANUAL Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 7 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol 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 1 while maneuvering in particular shallow waters or over dangerous seabeds 2 while entering or exiting harbour mooring and setting
21. gle 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 21 02 08 page 18 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol Processor Box AP gold It is the heart and 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 airy 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
22. gold Navicontrol The display of the Control Unit visualizes the number of the program which is operating at that time 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 The lower the value is and the more precise is the course 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 Normally the RUDD value must be increased at low speed and decreased at high speed In order to set the right value put the autopilot in AUTO and look at the followings 2 too low 2 RUDD odiati too high C RUDD It is the parameter which corresponds to the counter rudder The counter rudder is the function which compensates the inertia effect of the vessel usually the higher inertia the vessel has and the higher this value must be Normally this parameter is close to 0 in small vessels In order to set the right value put the autopilot in AUTO make a course change and look at the followings Instruct
23. ic compass FGX60 3 or FGX90 of a fixed quantity avoiding the physical turning of it F10 CMP DAMPING Damping filter on the compass FGX60 3 or FGX90 the higher is the value and the more filtered the compass is 11 INTEG TC Time constant of the main integrating control avoid changing it only for qualified technicians F12 DERIV TC Time constant of the main derivation control avoid changing it only for qualified technicians F13 NAV GAIN Gain of the NAV control avoid changing it only for qualified technicians F14 NAV2 FUNCT Selection of the function assigned to NAV2 NAV2 navigation with the second chart plotter WIND navigation with wind direction sensor or OFF disabled F15 COURSE TMR 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 Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 25 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol F16 INFO DISPL It selects the data on the info display SOG speed over ground received by the GPS COG course over ground received by the GPS or COMP compass reading F17 RC FUNCT Action of the remote controls RS32 RC34 RS34 and ART35 The values are STND 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
24. ion manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 11 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol C RUDD too low C RUDD too high 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 Please lower the value at high speed Setting of the route and automatic navigation The high versatility of the autopilot allows setting the desired course in a variety of modes Course setting by bow targeting It just consists 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 turning the knob or 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 turning the knob or the arrow keys select any course and the autopilot will execute automatically the operation Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 12 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol Geographical course If the system is equipped with a GPS
25. lations for your excellent choice You have now become the owner of a powerful and 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 its best Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 3 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol WARRANTY The company Navicontrol s r l located in Viareggio dei Comparini 39 24 hereinafter named Navicontrol will guarantee the following 1 Navicontrol products are guaranteed free from faults concerning materials and 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 Navicontrol 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
26. nctive understanding in the final section of this manual there is an explanatory chart with possible remedies Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 16 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol NAVIGONIUROL APSZ00Z gole AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION MANUAL Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 17 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol 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 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 easily 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 an
27. nt 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 F4 FEEDBACK Model of the connected feedback FB30 FB30 or FB31 POTn potentiometer POTr reverse potentiometer OFF no feedback Please note that the ON value can be setted only if the gyronav sensor is connected and enabled Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 24 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol F5 HYDR UNIT Model of electrohydraulic unit installed SOL with solenoids REV reversing REV can be equal to 1 2 and 3 respectively with correct units fast units and very fast units F6 ENERG SAVE It activates or deactivates 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 activates it OFF deactivates it F7 RUDDER ALR It activates or deactivates the signaling of an eventual alarm due to a delay of the rudder actioning signaled with NO RUDDER ALARM ON activates it OFF deactivates it F8 COMP TYPE Model of the connected magnetic compass FG90 FGX60 3 FGX90 3 or FGX90N SC2 Smart Compass SC2N or SC2G 9 COMP ALIGN Alignment of the compass it allows to increase or decrease the reading of the electron
28. old Navicontrol 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 simultaneously the keys STBY and SET for two seconds at least until INSTALL is visualized 2 Release the keys and press only the key SET until the required function is selected 3 Modify the value by using the arrow keys lt q and p gt 4 When the setting is ended press newly STBY to exit List of the functions MAGN COMP 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 1 RUDDER LIM Electronic limiting on the rudder actioning sets the maximum rudder angle that the autopilot can reach F2 F B 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 F3 F B 0 POS Zero position of the feedback it allows correcting a possible variation of alignme
29. or a chart plotter correctly installed and interfaced with the autopilot it is possible to change any followed magnetic course AUTO mode in a geographical course and any leeway or drift will be automatically corrected AUTO TRACK mode You only need to press the key TRACK in order to execute this operation At that moment the autopilot will enter the AUTO TRACK mode which allows to change the magnetic course in geographical course by taking as a starting point the position which the vessel had at the time of pressing the key In order to modify the course it is necessary to reset auto mode by pressing AUTO set the new course and then press the TRACK key once again 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 and gt if you press again within 5 seconds the direction arrow key the autopilot will execute the course change which correspond to the opposite tack During these 5 seconds it is possible to modify the degree quantity of the turning angle by turning the knob The tack change is always carried out by facing the direction of the wind 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 co
30. ssor Box brings the necessary corrections to the position of the rudder automatically in order to guaranteeing the best maintenance of course 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 AP3003 gold autopilot you have acquired an autopilot which will prove itself an extremely helpful instrument for travelling Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 5 Autopilot AP3003 gold Navicontrol DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA EC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE Fabbricante NAVICONTROL S r l Manufacturer Via dei Comparini 39 24 55049 Viareggio LU Italy Prodotto AP3003 GOLD AP801 Eut AP303 GOLD AP401 AP103 GOLD AP201 with FB30 FGX90 N PB 80 250 350 TELECOMANDO PORTATILE RS32 TELECOMANDO REMOTO RC34 TELECOMANDO REMOTO ART35 INDICATORE ANGOLO TIMONE AR32 INDICATORE ANGOLO TIMONE AR33 INDICATORE ANGOLO TIMONE AR34 SENSORE MAGNETICO FGX60 3 GYRONAV SENSOR Norme Applicate CEI EN 60945 2003 11 Apparecchiature e sistemi di navigazione Applied Standards marittima e di radiocomunicazione Prescrizioni gen
31. ualized 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 an 8 level of brightness Setting of the operating parameters Enter the menu of operating parameters YAW RUDD C RUDD and T RATE by pressing the SET key In order to change the values press and release the SET key until the name of the parameter flashes then select by pressing the arrow keys lt q and You exit the menu by pressing the set key or after few seconds of keyboard inactivity Obviously the parameters are related to the operating program in that moment PROG This autopilot conceived for greater working crafts as well as steering difficulties allows memorizing up to 3 different programs according to the use of it In fact it is possible to memorize the four main operating parameters YAW RUDD C RUDD T RATE in three different packages named PROGRAM 1 2 3 which can be selected by pressing the key PROG In order to avoid any accidental change of program the selection of it may be done only by pressing continuously the key PROG for at least one second In this way once all the values have been set it is possible to use the autopilot in different conditions by selecting the preset program avoiding in this way to be set every time Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 10 Autopilot AP3003
32. urse 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 the NAV key From this 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 knob and the arrow keys lt q and gt are deactivated The autopilot can be connected to a maximum of two satellite instruments e g main deck and flying bridge It is possible to select which of the two must be followed by simply the key NAV until visualizing the number of the plotter to be followed of course NAV1 refers to the plotter connected to the input number 1 and NAV2 to the input number 2 see Processor Box TB1 connector Pay attention if the input NAV2 has been settled for the wind direction sensor WIND mode it is not possible to interface the second GPS chart plotter to the autopilot Instruction manual for use and installation rei 1 21 02 08 page 13 Autopilot 003 gold Navicontrol Navigation with wind direction sensor provided with a wind direction sensor correctly installed and interfaced with the autopilot it is possible to set a tack angle to be
33. when you are in AUTO the direction keys on the remote control change permanently the course for the specified amount of degrees 5 10 or 20 degrees each time pressed F18 MIN RUDDER By setting this function the autopilot will add this value to any given rudder command It is useful in all the vessels that have a tendencing of not respond to a small deflection of the rudder around the midship position for example the waterjet propulsions F19 MULTI SENS Enables ON or disables OFF the multisensor mode fluxgate compass gyronav GPS Please note that the ON value can be setted only if the gyronav sensor is connected and enabled Instruction manual for use and installation rel 1 21 02 08 page 26 Autopilot 003 gold Operating specifications Navicontrol TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Supply voltage Power consumption electronic parts only Maximum solenoids load Maximum hydraulic unit load CR type Maximum hydraulic unit load R type Operating temperature Control unit display type Inputs outputs NMEA0183 opto coupled inputs digital opto coupled input meets NMEA0183 specifications 0183 output 12 24 15 30 4W min 8W max 4A each one 25A 0 12 20A 24V 80 350W according to the model 5 55 C transflective LCD wide viewing angle feedback input LVDT type feedback input resistive type analogue compass input sin cos type
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