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81173_3.book Page ii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM ii Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001.
81173_3.book Page iii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Preface iii Contents About this handbook ............................................................v Important Information ........................................................vi Warranty ..................................................................................... vi Safety notices ............................................................................. vi EMC conformance .............................................................
81173_3.book Page iv Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM iv Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Attaching the sensor to the tiller arm ...................................... 24 Checking alignment ................................................................ 25 Connecting to the course computer ......................................... 25 5.2 Linear rudder position sensor - installation ............................. 26 Introduction ..............................................................
81173_3.book Page v Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Preface v About this handbook Welcome to the installation guide for the Raymarine Type 150/400 autopilot system. This autopilot system will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately and reliably. This handbook explains how to install the parts provided with Type 150, Type 150G, Type 400 and Type 400G autopilot system core packs.
81173_3.book Page vi Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM vi Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Important Information Warranty To register your new product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you return the card to the factory to receive full warranty benefits. Safety notices WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook.
81173_3.book Page vii Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Preface vii Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the vessel at all times by following these basic rules: • • • • • • Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take manual control in an emergency. Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot.
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81173_3.book Page 1 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 1: Check the Installation Kit Check the Installation Kit The first step is to get ready for installation by: • • • reading through all installation steps obtaining the necessary installation tools checking the parts supplied WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook.
81173_3.book Page 2 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 2 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 1 Course computer versions Built-in GyroPlus*? Version Supply voltage Drive unit compatibility Type 150 12 V All Raymarine Type 1 12 V drives and pumps (including 12 V Constant Running pump). No Type 150G 12 V All Raymarine Type 1 12 V drives and pumps (including 12 V Constant Running pump).
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81173_3.book Page 4 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 4 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 1 • • • handheld remotes (the ST600R full-function remote control or the SeaTalk handheld remote control) pushpit or masthead wind vanes (for sail boats without a suitable wind instrument) an external alarm (through an E85001 interface) Í For more information about extended systems, see page 31. 1.
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81173_3.book Page 6 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 6 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 2: Check Locations Step 2 2.1 Identify suitable locations Typical locations D5378-1 After reading the following EMC installation guidelines (see page 7), identify suitable locations for each part of the system.
81173_3.book Page 7 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 2: Check Locations 7 Rotary rudder position sensor location: • • • suitable base alongside the rudder stock and tiller arm. so the ball-joints at each end of the connecting rod are level so the sensor arm is between 75 mm (3 in) and 310 mm (12 in) from the tiller arm Drive unit and control unit locations Refer to the information supplied with these units to identify suitable locations.
81173_3.book Page 8 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 8 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide For optimum EMC performance, we recommend that wherever possible: Step 2 • • • • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: • At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, increases the distance to 7 ft (2 m). • More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam.
81173_3.book Page 9 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 3: Install the Course Computer Step 3: 9 Install the Course Computer Installing the course computer involves these tasks: Select the location page 10 3.2 Secure the course computer page 12 3.3 Remove the connector cover page 12 3.4 Attach the power cables page 15 Step 3 3.
81173_3.book Page 10 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 10 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 3.1 Select the location Course computer – installation dimensions 307 mm (12.1 in) 70 mm (2.8 in) 288 mm (11.3 in) Step 3 195 mm (7.7 in) 277 mm (10.9 in) Keyhole slots for No 8 screws (pan-head) 133 mm (5.2 in) min 50 mm (1.9 in) (recommended) 26 mm (1.0 in) 133 mm (5.2 in) cable clearance: min 50 mm (1.
81173_3.book Page 11 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 3: Install the Course Computer 11 Unsuitable locations WARNING: The course computer is NOT designed to be mounted in engine compartments. Do NOT install the course computer: • • Orientation CAUTION: You MUST mount the course computer so it is level and within +/- 10° of the vertical. The Type 150G and Type 400G course computers contain a built-in GyroPlus yaw sensor that will NOT work correctly if you mount the computer in any other orientation.
81173_3.book Page 12 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 12 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 3.2 Secure the course computer 1 2 3 4 m m m 6 u im in Step 3 m D5196-1 Follow these steps to secure the course computer: 1. Hold the course computer in place against the mounting location so you can mark the centre of the keyhole slots: • these marks should be level and 288 mm (11.3 in) apart • remove the course computer then drill the two pilot holes using a 3 mm (1/8 in) drill bit 2.
81173_3.book Page 13 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 3: Install the Course Computer 13 Unlock Lock D5194-1 Step 3 Replacing the connector cover To replace the connector cover: • • fit the cover lock the cover: • turn the catch so the slot is vertical • push in the catch until you hear it click Course computer inputs, outputs and fuses When you have removed the connector cover, you will see the course computer inputs, outputs and fuses.
81173_3.book Page 14 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 14 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Connecting cables to the terminals Power and Motor terminals • • The POWER and MOTOR terminals on Type 150/150G course computers accept stranded cable up to 4mm2 (12 AWG). The POWER and MOTOR terminals on Type 400/400G course computers accept stranded cable up to 10 mm2 (8 AWG).
81173_3.book Page 15 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 3: Install the Course Computer 15 3.4 Attach the power cables WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections. Follow these steps to provide power to the course computer: 1. Measure the total length of cable run from the boat’s distribution panel to the course computer, then use Table 3-1 to identify the appropriate cable size. 2.
81173_3.book Page 16 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 16 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 3 Table 3-1: Recommended power supply cable sizes (stranded cables) Cable length (distribution panel to course computer) Cable gauge (AWG) Copper area (mm2) Type 1 drive 12/24 V; I/O drive; CR pump solenoids* up to 3m (10ft) up to 5m (16ft) up to 7m (23ft) up to 10m (32ft) up to 16m (52ft) 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 2.
81173_3.book Page 17 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 4: Install the Compass Step 4: 17 Install the Compass This section provides installation instructions for the standard Raymarine fluxgate compass (supplied in the core pack). This involves the following tasks: 4.1 Select the location page 18 4.2 Mount the compass page 20 4.3 Connect to the course computer page 20 Compass description and dimensions The compass contains a self-levelling mechanism.
81173_3.book Page 18 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 18 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 4.1 Select the location The compass is primarily designed for mounting below deck on a bulkhead. On steel-hulled boats you must mount it above deck. Standard location To achieve the best performance from the compass, mount it: • • • Step 4 • as near as possible to the boat’s pitch and roll center to minimize compass disturbance at least 0.
81173_3.book Page 19 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 4: Install the Compass 19 Finding the most suitable location To identify the best compass location on your boat, start at the pitch and roll center then move the compass up and/or aft until you find a location with minimal magnetic disturbance. Note: To check if the intended mounting location is free from magnetic influence, tape a handheld compass to the chosen location, then turn the boat through 360°.
81173_3.book Page 20 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 20 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 4.2 Mount the compass Ver t ica l D5384-1 Fluxgate compass - orientation Step 4 CAUTION: You must mount the fluxgate compass vertically, with the cables exiting at the base. 1. 2. 3. 4. Hold the compass against the mounting location. Mark the four mounting holes, then remove the compass. Drill four pilot holes using a 3 mm (1/8 in) drill bit.
81173_3.book Page 21 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 4: Install the Compass 21 Course computer terminals Red Screen Yellow Green Blue Compass cable D5385-1 4.4 Connecting SeaTalk or NMEA compasses When you connect more than one compass to the autopilot system, the course computer processes their signals in this order of priority: 1. Fluxgate compass 2. NMEA compass 3.
81173_3.book Page 22 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 22 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Step 5: Install the Rudder Position Sensor Note: Your autopilot system must include either a rotary or linear rudder position sensor, otherwise it will not function. Refer to the following installation instructions to fit either a rotary or linear rudder position sensor: 5.1 Rotary rudder position sensor - installation page 22 5.
81173_3.book Page 23 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 5: Install the Rudder Position Sensor 23 Ensuring correct alignment CAUTION: Take care to ensure correct rudder sensor alignment. If the sensor is not correctly aligned, the autopilot system will not perform accurately.
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81173_3.book Page 25 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 5: Install the Rudder Position Sensor 25 3. Drill pilot holes using a 3 mm (1/8 in) drill bit. 4. Attach the tiller pin to the tiller arm using the two self-tapping screws supplied (No 8 x 3/4 inch, countersunk) or suitable bolts, nuts and lock washers. Attaching the connector rod 1. Use a hacksaw to cut the threaded connector rod to length. 2. Screw the lock nuts onto the rod and then the ball-pin sockets. 3.
81173_3.book Page 26 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 26 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 5.2 Linear rudder position sensor - installation Introduction The linear rudder position sensor (part number: M81188) is designed for ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboard steering systems. It is totally weatherproof and designed to be mounted on the bullhorn ram. Note: You must use the linear rudder position sensor on all hydraulic outboard installations. 425 mm (16.75 in) 32 mm (1.
81173_3.book Page 27 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 5: Install the Rudder Position Sensor 27 10. Tighten the hose clamps around the bullhorn ram and the rudder sensor’s barrel. 11. Tighten the starboard bullhorn bolt to secure the U-bracket. 12. Fit and tighten the supplied nut and washer to secure the threaded rod end of the sensor’s shaft to the U-bracket. Note: We recommend installing the sensor with its shaft pointing to starboard.
81173_3.book Page 28 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 28 Step 6: Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Install the Drive Unit Raymarine produces a wide range of drive units to suit different types of steering systems: • • rotary drive • linear drive pump • The rotary drive is designed for steering systems that can be driven from the helm position through a chain and sprockets.
81173_3.book Page 29 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 7: Install the Control Unit Step 7: 29 Install the Control Unit Raymarine produce a range of control units to suit different boats and user requirements. ST7001+ The ST6001+ and ST7001+ control units have been designed specifically to provide access to all advanced functions on the Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computes.
81173_3.book Page 30 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 30 Step 8: Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Clamp the Cables When you have connected all autopilot system components to the course computer, we recommend that you use the supplied cable clamp to relieve any strain on the cable connections. Secure the cables with the cable clamp as follows: 1. Hold the cable clamp in place below the course computer, making sure: • its center hole is below the center of the course computer (i.e.
81173_3.book Page 31 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 9: Integrate the System Step 9: 31 Integrate the System This section explains how to connect the autopilot to other equipment and integrate the system: 9.1 Connecting SeaTalk equipment page 32 9.2 Connecting NMEA equipment page 36 9.3 Connecting optional components page 40 9.4 Setting-up the autopilot page 42 Note: Before connecting other equipment, read the EMC installation guidelines (see page 7).
81173_3.book Page 32 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 32 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 9.
81173_3.book Page 33 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 9: Integrate the System 33 Single control unit, single power supply Course computer power supply (via breaker/fuse) SeaTalk A ST60 instruments Control unit SeaTalk bus Extra connection on larger SeaTalk systems* D5391-2 Isolated control unit, single power supply If you have two control units, we recommend that you connect one to each SeaTalk terminal.
81173_3.book Page 34 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 34 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Separate course computer and instrument power Another option is to provide separate power supplies to the course computer and SeaTalk system so you can have independent, switched instrument and pilot systems.
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81173_3.book Page 36 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 36 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 9.2 Connecting NMEA equipment If you have equipment on your boat that transmits NMEA 0183 data (e.g. GPS), you can connect this equipment to the autopilot system.
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81173_3.book Page 38 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 38 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Connect: • • the NMEA outputs from the equipment (such as navigators, wind or speed instruments to the NMEA inputs on the course computer the NMEA outputs on the course computer to the NMEA inputs on the equipment (such as radar) Control unit NMEA inputs You can connect the outputs from a single item of NMEA equipment to the NMEA inputs on the ST6001+ or ST7001+ control units.
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81173_3.book Page 40 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 40 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide 9.3 Connecting optional components install any of these options, refer to the information supplied with the Í To component.
81173_3.book Page 41 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Step 9: Integrate the System 41 Off switch The course computer has inputs so you can fit an off switch if required. By closing a circuit, this switch will turn off the course computer power supply. Connect a suitable off switch to the OFF SWITCH inputs on the course computer.
81173_3.book Page 42 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 42 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Course computer connections If electronic steering or jog lever is used on the same solenoids, fit diodes (suggested type: 1N4004) as indicated to prevent backfeeding the course computer.
81173_3.book Page 43 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Maintenance 43 Maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping.
81173_3.book Page 44 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 44 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide EMC, servicing and safety guidelines • • • • • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.
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81173_3.book Page 46 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 46 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Course computer specifications (contd) Drive clutch output: Type 150/150G Type 400/400G 4 A at 12 V (fuse protected at 4 A) 4 A at 12/24 V selectable (fuse protected at 4 A) Drive solenoid return input 5 A at supply voltage SeaTalk output 5 A at 12 V (fuse protected at 5 A) NMEA 0183 v2.
81173_3.book Page 47 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Glossary 47 Glossary Term Meaning ° degrees A Amps AST (Advanced Steering Technology) AST (Advanced Steering Technology) is Raymarine’s unique advanced steering algorithm. It uses inputs from a wide variety of sensors to tune the autopilot’s operation to provide superior control of the boat in any condition. AutoLearn Self-learning calibration feature available on Type 150G and Type 400G course computers.
81173_3.book Page 48 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM 48 Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide Term Meaning oz ounce (1 oz = 0.028 kg) SeaTalk SeaTalk is Raymarine’s proprietary communication system. It links products to provide a single, integrated system sharing power and data. SeaTalk bus This refers to the continuous SeaTalk system connecting together a series of Raymarine units.
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81173_3.book Page 1 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below. Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer.
81173_3.book Page 2 Thursday, June 7, 2001 11:51 AM Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Raymarine Ltd Anchorage Park, Portsmouth PO3 5TD, England Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0)23 9269 4642 www.raymarine.com Sales & Order Services Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or +1 603 881 5200 Ext.
