AP-WRC3 Wireless Remote Control Instructions V1
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1. Yellow Red OR Black Yellow Y Illustration 3 3 x Spade SeaTalk Port 8 AP WRC3 AN Installation amp User Manual Sind Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD Course Computer e g S 1 SPX5 SPX30 Run the cable from the AP WRC3 mounting location to the course computer The cable will typically enter at the bottom of the course computer enclosure Black Red Yellow ss Drawing 4 Course Computer e g S 1 SPX5 SPX30 SeaTalk Port Terminals Terminate the bare wires into the screw terminals of a spare SeaTalk port of the course computer Match the wire colour to the corresponding terminal colour with black going to the grey screen terminal 2 2 4 Installation Finish Off Secure the cable along its length using clips or cable ties or by installing it inside conduit or trunking to complete the installation Excess cable can be gathered into a loop at a convenient location and neatly cable tied out of the way Pe x o gt Chapter 2 ek oN SADMAN Installation MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 2 3 1 INITIAL FOB TESTING Check that the fobs have two batteries installed in each one by pressing any button and verifying that the red light on the fob turns on If not install new CR2016 lithium batteries before proceeding further Refer to section 3 2 for batter2. MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD AP WRC3 Autopilot Wireless Remote Control INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Rev 1 December 2014 AN AP WRC3 ve en WN Installation amp User Manual es MARINE PTY LTD Rev 1 Table of Contents DLT IO asda eoraarosernnscek eeecieseatedceldd eareececales veces EE EEE SAE EEEE EEN 2 1 2 SC EAS ers ervasccgaersrarienarncaetasyaaeva eens EEE Ea EE KENE NS 3 1 3 Important INTO MATION wiasiscasessaiscivniearensvesavitavinaneivadgssantannnderseenbeasnaians 4 1 3 SAFETY WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 0 c cccccsssccecssecstsscnveseesassnseses 4 SNE seen rae aeaa e cae ooanca re E A uta e a e Goons Ses 4 EA ge ET e y APREA EE EE ETER EANET E ETTET 5 2 1 Base Unit Installation cccccccccssecccceseseceeeeeeeeceeeeceeeeneeeeneeeeeecensness 5 eM TUT I seco ae eei ia E E esas adie eo utes gn E E A AES 5 Beds PRT ENN AAC HIVE BIT siarachecoe tania uadtocanaseitirndtestniaitadotemtetieceauenitanmenaetninetandtheninedamaideaaieeiants 5 2 1 3MOUNTING LOCATION seg ty get iclsren ceed dacad tac tecouningeducntava tains cauvaiane agian enusenamaensucseaad 6 2 2 Electrical INSTA ATION ain dasviacncecsssebshasactaaneccncecsessieseatanaadtaniaaGrasounds 7 2 2 1CABLE ROUTE CONSIDERATIONS sccinscsotesnnsnivecdations ucesunbvtaincdeeadnnlienneaaanbutimitaawmantadieesheanendte 7 2 2 2 EIECTRICAL OD ates roisam resna anaa E norne E EEOAE ten EAEE 7 PoP ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS mpende operach ein aseo Ei an eeraa EESE E
3. AP WRC3 is to take The cable should be kept as far as possible from the following items e radio transmitters and associated antennas and antenna cables e fluorescent lights e electrical cables carrying AC current e engines including outboard motors e AC powered electrical equipment Also avoid routing the cable near compasses or other sensitive instruments to avoid interference from the AP WRC3 2 2 2 Electrical Colour Code The colour coding of the 3 cores of the AP WRC3 cable is as follows a Red 12Vdc fal Black OVdc E Yellow SeaTalk data 2 2 3 Electrical Connections The connection method differs depending on the model autopilot to be connected Refer to the specific instructions for the particular types of autopilot AN Chapter 2 SEAN Installation T MARINE PTY LTD ST1000 and ST2000 Run the cable from the AP WRC3 mounting location to the rear of the autopilot bulkhead connector Terminate the bare wires in the terminals of the bulkhead connector as shown in Drawing 2 Black 2 Keyway Yellow 4 Red 1 Drawing 2 Rear of ST1000 T2000 Bulkhead Socket ST4000 Run the cable from the AP WRC3 mounting location to the rear of the ST4000 controller display Crimp or solder the bare wires into small spade terminals refer Illustration 3 and then push the spade terminals onto the pins of the ST4000 SeaTalk port pins Black
4. Transmitters Madman Marine AP WRC3 Autopilot Remote Control www madmanmarine com Illustration 1 What s in the box AP WRC3 parts identification 1 x 433MHz Antenna AP WRC3 Base Unit 3m cable Your Madman Marine remote control provides wireless control of Raymarine autopilots with SeaTalk It has been designed for owner installation and is ready for use after making 3 electrical connections to the existing autopilot The AP WRC3 additionally requires batteries to be installed in the fobs The remote control is ideal for single handed or short handed crews to be able to steer from the front of the boat for example when changing sails or setting retrieving a spinnaker or even from inside the cabin AP WRC3 So AN Installation amp User Manual N WN _ s Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 1 2 Specifications The system consists of a base unit which houses a microcontroller and electronics for communicating with the autopilot a 433MHz antenna two 2 remote control fobs transmitters and 3m of cable AP WRC3 Electrical Supply Voltage 6 5 to 15Vdc Operating Current lt 80MA Internal Fuse Type Automatically resetting IP Rating Base unit 20 Fob 67 Transmitter Range 50m line of sight Transmitter Frequency 433Mhz Transmitter Battery 2 x CR2016 lithium in each fob user replaceable Cable Length Conductor Size 3m 0 5
5. Wind Vane mode e Buttons C amp D together select Track mode 13 N Chapter 2 i NS WAN Installation MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 2 4 4 Changing Mode The buttons are assigned the following mode change functions e Long Press Button A select Auto mode e Long Press Button B select Standby mode if enabled e ButtonsA amp B select Wind Vane mode e Buttons C amp D select Track mode Must be in Auto mode first Wind Vane mode only available if valid wind data is being received by the autopilot 2 4 5 Changing Course Press each button or combination of buttons briefly when wanting to change course by 1 or 10 degrees or to auto tack To auto tack it is acceptable to for example press and hold Button A first and then press Button C the two buttons do not need to be pressed at exactly the same time but the second button needs to be pressed quickly after pressing the first button to prevent undesired course changes For long button presses changing to Auto or Standby hold the button s pressed for at least 1 5 seconds see section 2 4 2 to disable Standby mode if necessary A Important Notes e Do not hold Button A or B for longer than one second before pressing Button C or D due to the mode change functions of Buttons A and B when held for 1 5 seconds e Pressing Button C or Button D first in a multi button press may cause a 10 degree course change if the second bu
6. base unit has been mounted the antenna can be adjusted by rotating or bending to almost any desired position Ideally the antenna will be positioned in a vertical alignment for best performance Avoid positioning the antenna in a horizontal alignment otherwise performance may suffer f yN AN Chapter 2 NS Sahin Installation C MARINE PTY a 2 1 3 Mounting Location The following must be taken into account when selecting a suitable mounting location e Ability to view the LED indicators e Obstructions between base unit and furthest point of use e Protection from water including condensation and mechanical damage e Proximity to equipment or cabling which called cause interference to or be interfered by the AP WRC3 There are two flanges on the base unit enclosure which have holes provided for mounting to any flat surface with screws 2 required Antenna positioned in vertical alignment Outboard Mounting screw one each side Inboard Drawing 1 Preferred mounting orientation AP WRC3 So AN Installation amp User Manual N WN _ s Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 2 2 Electrical Installation 2 2 1 Cable Route Considerations Although the supplied cable has screened shielded conductors to reduce the effects of interference from electromagnetic noise EMI care should still be taken in selecting the route the cable of the
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8. button on the autopilot to select Standby mode for ST1000 ST2000 a flashing letter C appears next to the value on the autopilot display 9 Press and hold for at least 1 5 seconds Button A on the AP WRC3 fob and verify that the autopilot changes to Auto mode for ST1000 ST2000 a letter A appears next to the value on the autopilot s display 10 Optional with Standby enabled Press and hold for at least 1 5 seconds Button B on the AP WRC3 fob and verify that the autopilot changes to Standby mode for ST1000 ST2000 a flashing letter C appears next to the value on the autopilot s display If all of the above checks work then the AP WRC3 is ready to use with the fobs Blue LED Indicator Fob Button Operation AP WRC3 Autopilot Remote Control www madmanmarine com Illustration 4 AP WRC3 Button Press LED Indicator 11 X ae AN Chapter 2 N NAN Installation x J 2 4 OPERATION 2 4 1 General The fob transmitter buttons replicate the functions available from the autopilot to provide the same course changing and auto tacking functionality In addition the autopilot mode can be changed between Standby Auto Wind Vane and Track from the fob A red light on the fob indicates when a button is being pressed A blue light on the base unit turns on to acknowledge each button press When pressing a button hold the button down for about half a second A butt
9. mm Note The supplied cable is already terminated at the AP WRC3 base unit The free end has bare wires prepared for termination in screw terminals Specifications may change without notice Pe ge oN Chapter SADMAN 3 Support15 K 1 3 Important Information 1 3 1 SAFETY WARNING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY A The AP WRC3 remote control is an electronic device which as with all electronic devices could unexpectedly malfunction or not work as intended If any problems arise during use turn the power supply to the AP WRC3 off and determine whether the problem persists with the AP WRC3 turned off Do not use the remote control while underway if any problems are evident or if you suspect the remote control is causing problems Perform all testing of the remote control while the vessel is stationary to avoid unplanned or uncontrolled course changes The batteries of the fob could become too discharged to operate properly at any time Also with crew moving about the boat and items being stowed in different locations the operating range of the remote can be affected differently from one moment to the next Therefore do not use the AP WRC3 in situations where there is insufficient room for the vessel to alter course without risk of collision or grounding such as in a narrow channel or when in close proximity to other vessels 1 3 2 Disclaimer Use the AP WRC3 entirely at your own risk Madman Marine Pty Ltd will n
10. om the fob then disable Standby mode selection see section 2 4 2 on page 12 3 2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The fobs are not shipped with batteries due to restrictions on transporting lithium batteries by air and so new batteries must be installed in the fobs before using the AP WRC3 1 Separate the two halves of the fob by using your fingernail to gently pry the fob apart 2 Insert two CR2016 lithium button cell batteries into the battery holder Ensure that the side of the battery with the writing positive side is facing up for each battery D If the batteries seem loose once both are installed in the battery holder remove them both and press the centre contact down slightly Reinsert the batteries and check that the centre contact is holding the batteries firmly 4 Snap the two halves of the fob together again 5 Press all buttons one at a time and ensure the red light on the fob turns on each time a button is pressed 16 AP WRC3 So AN Installation amp User Manual N WN _ s Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 3 3 SALES amp SUPPORT For all sales and support enquiries contact Neil Finlayson Madman Marine Pty Ltd Ph 0412 MAD MAN 61 412 623 626 E sales madmanmarine com W www madmanmarine com 17
11. on press which is too short will be ignored and a button press which is too long may cause an undesired mode change A bit of experimentation will allow you to get to know the required button press durations 2 4 2 Standby Mode Selection Enable Disable The AP WRC3 ships with the ability to select Standby mode from Button B disabled by default To enable the ability to select Standby mode from Button B a DIP switch inside the base unit must be turned On To access the DIP switch remove the 4 screws from the back of the base unit and remove the cover Locate the DIP switch as shown in Illustration 5 and using a small screwdriver or similar move the DIP switch to the desired position e ON Standby mode is enabled and can be selected using a long press of Button B e OFF Standby mode is disabled from Button B 12 AP WRC3 aN Installation amp User Manual N i WN Rev 1 _ MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD DIP Switch illustration 5 Standby Enable Disable DIP Switch inside base unit 2 4 3 Button Assignments The fob buttons are assigned the following functions e ButtonA e Button B e Button C e Button D change 1 degree to port select Auto change 1 degree to starboard select Standby change 10 degrees to port change 10 degrees to starboard e Buttons A amp C together auto tack to port e Buttons B amp D together auto tack to starboard e Buttons A amp B together select
12. ot be held liable for any consequential loss damage or injury in any way connected with the use of the AP WRC3 remote control Madman Marine Pty Ltd s liability under any circumstances shall not be greater than the purchase price of the AP WRC3 remote control AP WRC3 en Installation amp User Manual Va A Nin _ Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 2 1 Base Unit Installation 2 1 1 Overview The AP WRC3 base unit must be mounted to a flat surface inside the boat s cabin where it will be protected from water and mechanical damage The base unit does not need to be in direct line of sight of the fobs so can be hidden out of view if desired however the fewer obstructions between the base unit fob the better the reception performance Ideally only the deck will be between the base unit and the most distant location from which the fob will be used usually the bow If more than one bulkhead or other obstruction in addition to the deck is in the path between the most distant location from which the ifob will be used and the base unit then operation may be unreliable Refer to Drawing 1 opposite for preferred mounting orientation details The drawing shows the AP WRC3 mounted on a flat vertical surface which runs fore and aft The back of the enclosure faces outboard while the bottom faces the cabin sole 2 1 2 Antenna Attachment Screw the antenna to the gold coloured connector at the top right of the base unit Once the
13. tton is not pressed immediately e Do not press the A or B buttons repeatedly in quick succession as this may be registered as a single long button press resulting in an unexpected mode change Allow at least half a second between button presses 14 AP WRC3 AN Installation amp User Manual N WN _ s Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD 3 1 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Autopilot does not respond Autopilot is not turned Check that the Autopilot display is on meaning it to fob button presses on has power to it SeaTalk data not Confirm that the SeaTalk data wire is connected connected properly refer to installation section and the connection is free from corrosion The blue LEDs does not AP WRC3 does not have Check that power is being supplied to the AP flash on the AP WRC3 power to it WRC3 Watch to see that the blue LED of the AP WRC3 base unit flashes 3 times when power is first turned on Press any of the fob buttons while observing the blue LED of the AP WRC3 If the blue LED illuminates when buttons are pressed then the AP WRC3 has power and is responding to button presses Cannot select Wind Mode No wind instruments The autopilot must be receiving valid wind data connected to autopilot before Wind mode can be selected Connect wind instruments to the autopilot using NMEA or SeaTalk Everything works but Autopilot is finishing a On occasions when the Autopilot is completing a sometimes bu
14. tton presses course change movement in Auto mode it will ignore commands do not register with the from SeaTalk This is not a problem with the AP Autopilot WRC3 FOB OPERATION SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Blue LED on the AP WRC3 The fob transmitter is Refer to Red light on fob section below if no base unit does not not working buttons work illuminate when fob buttons Replace batteries if any of the buttons do not work turned on the base unit is turned on not work drained Faulty fob Replace fob Fob signal weak or Replace the batteries if the range of the fob has obstructed deteriorated If possible remove obstructions between the fob and the base unit Check for for sources of radio interference Relocate the base unit if necessary 15 MADMAN MARINE PTY LTD Chapter 3 Support SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Fob batteries are dead Replace batteries in fob 2 x CR2016 Red light on fob transmitter does not light up when a button is pressed Standby mode not selected when Button B is pressed for a long time Autopilot unexpectedly goes into Standby mode Button B Standby mode Enable Standby mode selection from Button B by is disabled moving the Standby Enable Disable DIP switch to the On position Refer to section 2 4 2 on page 12 Button B being pressed Allow at least half a second between button multiple times in quick presses If Standby mode selection is not required succession fr
15. y replacement instructions Confirm the autopilot has power to it by checking that the display is on and displaying a value Test the autopilot operates as per normal from the autopilot s own buttons by first pressing the Auto key and then pressing the course change buttons to alter position by 1 and 10 degrees to both port and starboard Do not proceed until you are satisfied the autopilot is operating normally Switch on power to the AP WRC3 Watch for the blue LED indicator on the AP WRC3 to flash 3 times indicating start up If the LED does not flash after turning power on refer to the troubleshooting section Press each button on each fob and verify that the blue LED indicator on the AP WRC3 turns on briefly with each button press If the LED does not turn on for any button presses refer to the troubleshooting section Press the Auto button on the autopilot to select Auto mode for ST1000 ST2000 a letter A appears next to the value on the autopilot display Press Button A or B on one of the AP WRC3 fobs and verify that the number displayed on the autopilot changes by 1 Note the autopilot may not move with only a 1 degree course change 10 4 S AP WRC3 AN Installation amp User Manual Va en WN Rev 1 MADMAN MARINE PTY uD 7 Press Button C or D on the AP WRC3 fob and verify that the number displayed on the autopilot changes by 10 8 Press the Standby
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