AP47 Operation SS30
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1. AP47 Autopilot OPERATION www tmq com au Warning WHEN USING THE AUTOPILOT AN ADEQUATE WATCH SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES THE AUTOPILOT MUST BE PLACED IN MANUAL MODE WHEN EVER THE VESSEL IS STATIONARY THE AUTOPILOT SHOULD NOT BE USED WHILE NAVIGATING IN RESTRICTED WATERS AP47 System Block Diagram AP47 Display Dashed line only applicable for AP47R when rudder feedback unit RFU is required Refer to Installation amp Service Manual for information on installation of autopilot system and interconnection diagrams TMQ AP47 SS30 2 13 09 2012 Basic Operation Non Rudder Feedback Version Switch on power to autopilot Display shows boat heading example H123 MANUAL light LED will be on Steer vessel to course To engage autopilot for automatic steering Press AUTO Display will show heading for autopilot to steer example A123 AUTO light LED will be on Press lt to adjust course to port Press P to adjust course to starboard To disengage autopilot for manual steering Press AUTO Display will show boat heading MANUAL light on To set rudder response rudder angle ratio Press MODE Display will show a number example r 05 Press to increase rudder setting Press to decrease setting 3 seconds after adjustment pilot will return display to normal To switch LCD back light on or off Press MODE MODE Press or P to turn light on Press lt or gt again to turn lig2. autopilot Display shows boat heading example H123 MANUAL light LED will be on Steer vessel to course To engage Wind mode Press and gt buttons together Display shows relative wind direction example P030 this indicates wind direction at 030 on the port bow example S030 this indicates wind direction at 030 on starboard bow Depending on boat speed If boat has speed forward then wind is apparent Steer boat to initial tack course Press AUTO to engage autopilot Example 1 Wind direction is 045 on port side display shows P045 Press lt for 3 seconds Boat will alter course tack until wind direction is at 045 starboard and display will show S045 Total tack angle is 90 Example 2 Wind direction is 035 on starboard side display shows S035 Press P for 3 seconds Boat will alter course tack until wind direction is at 035 on port side and display will show P035 Tack angle is 70 Tack angle can be adjusted in small amounts by pressing or momentarily Each press alters angle by 1 in relevant direction Maximum tack angle recommended is for wind direction of 045 port to 045 starboard TMQ AP47 SS30 5 13 09 2012 GPS as a Heading Source no Compass A compass is not used with this system Display will show COG heading from GPS example C123 If a compass is reconnected the display will change to compass heading example H123 Refer to Basic Operation pages 3 or 4 to u
3. Australia Fogar Webber 21 January 2010 Roger Webber Manager TMQ AP47 SS30 7 13 09 2012 Warranty TMQ Electronics products are thoroughly inspected and tested before shipment from the factory and are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment from the factory By returning the enclosed questionnaire and registering the product The warranty will be extended to a total of 3 years from the date of leaving the factory This warranty is extended to and is solely for the benefit of the original consumer purchaser All units in need of repair will be repaired without charge to the purchaser during the above mentioned period in accordance with the following terms and conditions 1 The defective unit is returned freight prepaid to TMQ Electronics 1 18 Alexandra Place Murarrie QLD 4172 2 Proof of purchase is supplied and original Serial Numbers on equipment have not been changed 3 Information is provided regarding the nature of the failure or problem occurring 4 A return address is supplied to enable the equipment to be returned by road freight Any other means of transport will be charged to the customers account and must be paid in advance This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by unauthorised service or damage through accident misuse or abuse The owner is also responsible for providing reasonable maintenance and weather protec
4. ht off To return pilot to normal continue pressing MODE Waypoint Steering Note Before engaging waypoint steering mode a route or destination must be programmed and selected in the GPS plotter for the autopilot to follow To engage waypoint steering Press both AUTO and MODE buttons together GPS light will be on The autopilot will lock on to course to steer as requested by the GPS plotter Displays shows bearing to waypoint BTW If no GPS data is received by the AP47 NO GPS DATA alarm will function Both GPS and ALARM lights will flash on and off To disengage GPS mode Press AUTO button Pilot will return to MANUAL operation TMQ AP47 SS30 3 13 09 2012 Basic Operation Rudder Feedback Version Switch on power to autopilot Display shows boat heading example H123 MANUAL light LED will be on Steer vessel to course To engage autopilot for automatic steering Press AUTO Display will show heading for autopilot to steer example A123 AUTO light LED will be on Press lt to adjust course to port Press P to adjust course to starboard To disengage autopilot for manual steering Press AUTO Display will show boat heading MANUAL light on To set sensitivity course deadband Press MODE Display will show a number example S 04 Press lt to decrease sensitivity Press P to increase Low number narrow deadband High number wide deadband 3 seconds after adjustment pilot display reverts to no
5. rmal To set rudder response rudder angle ratio Press MODE MODE Display will show a number example r 05 Press to increase rudder setting Press to decrease setting Low number small rudder angle High number large rudder angle 3 seconds after adjustment pilot display reverts to normal To view rudder angle Press MODE MODE MODE Display shows rudder angle position example Pt 02 2 port rudder Display will change with rudder movement To return pilot to normal continue pressing MODE To switch LCD back light on or off Press MODE MODE MODE MODE Press or P to turn light on Press lt or gt again to turn light off To return pilot to normal continue pressing MODE For waypoint steering refer page 3 TMQ AP47 SS30 4 13 09 2012 Jog Steering Switch on power to autopilot Display shows boat heading example H123 MANUAL light LED will be on To operate steering Press to turn rudder to port Press to turn rudder to starboard NOTE Do not press either 4 or for more than 4 seconds as the rudder may drive hard over into the stops Driving the steering into the physical stops will damage your autopilot Wind Operation ATTENTION Wind operation is available only if wind data is supplied from a wind system which provides NMEA output MWV If the wind data is interrupted for more than 10 seconds the pilot returns to basic operation mode MANUAL Switch on power to
6. se the pilot Basic Trouble Shooting Display does not indicate e Check supply voltage is 12 volts DC Red and Black e Check in line fuse Display shows heading but rudder does not move when AUTO is selected e Check MANUAL light is on e Press AUTO Check AUTO light is on e Check voltage at the motor connections yellow amp yellow black wires when or p is pressed several times e Check motor or pump set wiring e Check motor brushes e Check the hydraulic system 1 Ensure there is sufficient hydraulic fluid 2 Purge the system of possible air locks contamination 3 Ensure that any flow restricting valves are not completely closed 4 Check all pipe connections for leaks Autopilot cannot be used in Wind Steering Mode e Check Wind Speed amp Direction system is switched on e Check wire connections from wind system to autopilot If any fault cannot be found consult your dealer TMQ AP47 SS30 6 13 09 2012 Declaration of Conformity MANUFACTURERS DECLARATION MANUFACTURER TMQ ELECTRONICS PO BOX 3348 TINGALPA DC 4172 AUSTRALIA TEL 61 7 3890 7788 FAX 61 7 3890 7799 Declares under our sole responsibility that the products AP47 Display Rudder Feedback Unit Compass all units interconnected with necessary cables and external connections as a system to which this declaration relates is in conformity with Standard s EN60945 1997 CEI IEC945 1996 For TMQ International Pty Ltd Murarrie Queensland
7. tion of the equipment TMQ Electronics shall not be liable for damage or loss incurred resulting from the use and operation of this product TMQ Electronics reserves the right to make changes or improvements to later models without incurring the obligation to install similar changes to equipment already supplied Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages therefore the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Additional Information Refer to TMQ website www tmq com TMQ AP47 SS30 8 13 09 2012
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