Installation Instructions

Item Description Important Considerations
À
Helm control
Á
Helm control
data cable
This cable should be installed only if you are
connecting the autopilot to optional NMEA 0183
devices, such as a wind sensor, a water-speed
sensor, or a GPS device (NMEA 0183
Connection Considerations).
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NMEA 2000
power cable
This cable should be installed only if you are
building a NMEA 2000 network. Do not install
this cable if there is an existing NMEA 2000
network on your boat.
The NMEA 2000 power cable must be
connected to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
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NMEA 2000
network
The helm control and the CCU must be
connected to a NMEA 2000 network using the
included T-connectors (NMEA 2000 Connection
Considerations).
If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network
on your boat, you can build one using the
supplied cables and connectors (Building a
Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the Autopilot
System).
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ECU
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CCU The CCU can be mounted in a non-submerged
location near the center of the boat, in any
orientation (CCU Mounting and Connection
Considerations).
The CCU must be located away from sources of
magnetic interference.
Æ
ECU power
cable
The ECU must be connected to a 12 to 24 Vdc
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge (Power Cable Extensions).
Ç
CCU cable To extend this cable to reach the ECU,
extensions (sold separately) may be necessary
(CCU Mounting and Connection
Considerations).
This cable connects to the alarm and the
Shadow Drive.
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Pump This diagram shows only the electrical
connections for the pump (sold separately).
Detailed installation instructions are included
with the pump.
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Alarm The alarm provides audible alerts from the
autopilot system, and should be installed near
the helm control (Installing the Alarm).
Shadow Drive The Shadow Drive must be installed properly in
the hydraulic steering line, and connected to the
CCU cable (Installing the Shadow Drive).
Component Layout
Single-Helm Layout
NOTE: This diagram is for planning purposes only. If needed,
specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed
installation instructions for each component.
Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram.
Item Description Important Considerations
À
Helm control
Á
Pump
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ECU
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12 to 24 Vdc
battery
The ECU must be connected to a 12 to 24 Vdc
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge (Power Cable Extensions).
The NMEA 2000 power cable must be
connected to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
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CCU The CCU can be mounted in a non-submerged
location near the center of the boat, in any
orientation (CCU Mounting and Connection
Considerations).
The CCU must be located away from sources of
magnetic interference.
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NMEA 2000
network
The helm control and the CCU must be
connected to a NMEA 2000 network using the
included T-connectors (NMEA 2000 Connection
Considerations).
If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network
on your boat, you can build one using the
supplied cables and connectors (Building a
Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the Autopilot
System).
Dual-Helm Layout Guidelines
NOTE: This diagram is for planning purposes only. If needed,
specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed
installation instructions for each component.
Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram.
Item Description Important Considerations
À
Helm control
Á
12 to 24 Vdc
battery
The ECU must be connected to a 12 to 24 Vdc
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge (Power Cable Extensions).
The NMEA 2000 power cable must be
connected to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
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Pump
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ECU
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