Setup guide
Table Of Contents
- Document reference: 81302-1
- Contents
- Important Information
- Chapter 1: Basic operation
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Using the control unit
- Switching on and off
- Keypad functions
- Displayed information
- 1.3 Using the SPX-5 Wheel system to steer your boat
- WARNING: Risk of gybe
- WARNING: Maintain a permanent watch
- Automatically steering to a heading
- WARNING: Operate the wheel drive clutch safely
- 1. Steady the boat on the required heading.
- 2. Engage the wheel drive clutch by reaching around the wheel and rotating the clutch lever clockwise, so the lever engages fully onto the locating pip.
- 3. Press auto to engage Auto mode. The SPX-5 Wheel system will then steer the boat to the chosen heading, which is shown on the display. This mode is also known as “point-and-shoot”.
- Returning to hand steering
- Changing course in Auto mode
- Avoiding obstacles
- Off Course alarm
- 1.4 Adjusting pilot performance
- 1.5 Sailing functions
- AutoTack
- CAUTION: Allow time for course changes
- The SPX-5 Wheel system has an automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat in the required direction for a tacking maneuver.
- When you AutoTack the boat turns through the AutoTack angle (100 default). You should then trim the helm to mirror the wind angle from the previous tack.
- i. Press the -1 and -10 and release the buttons simultaneously, to engage AutoTack.
- i. Press the +1 and +10 buttons together. The boat will then AutoTack.
- AutoTack with no wind information
- Preventing gybes with AutoTack
- Gusty conditions
- AutoTack
- 1.6 Adjusting display lighting & contrast
- Lighting
- Contrast
- 1.7 Data pages
- 1.8 Alarms
- 1.9 User setup options
- Accessing the setup functions
- You can access the User Calibration mode only from Standby mode:
- 1. With the SPX-5 Wheel system in Standby mode, press and hold the standby button for 2 seconds. The display will change to show DISPLAY CAL.
- 2. Press the disp button once, the display will now show USER CAL.
- 3. Press auto to enter User Calibration.
- 4. To access other User Calibration pages, press disp to scroll through the calibration functions (described below).
- 5. Use the -1, +1, -10 and +10 buttons to change the value of each function you want to change.
- 6. When you have made all the changes you want to make, press and hold standby for two seconds to exit calibration mode and save changes.
- User Calibration pages
- Accessing the setup functions
- Chapter 2: Following a route
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Using Track mode
- Requirements for Track mode
- Starting position and heading
- Entering track mode
- Leaving Track mode
- Avoiding obstacles
- Track keeping & Cross Track Error
- Tidal stream compensation
- Waypoint arrival
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- WARNING: Ensure safe navigation
- To steer to the next waypoint in the route
- To skip a waypoint (SeaTalk chartplotters only)
- Waypoint arrival circle
- Route completion
- 2.3 Using Wind Vane mode
- Chapter 3: Troubleshooting & maintenance
- 3.1 Troubleshooting
- SPX-5 Wheel system alarm messages
- If a fault or failure occurs in the SPX-5 Wheel system, an appropriate alarm message is generated.
- If this happens and unless otherwise stated, press standby to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you attempt to resolve the problem. If more than one alarm occurs, as each alarm is cleared, the next is displayed.
- Alarm messages, possible causes and remedies are detailed in the following table.
- SPX-5 Wheel system alarm messages
- 3.2 Maintenance
- Important
- Spare parts
- EMC Servicing and maintenance
- Pilot Controller
- Wheel drive
- Routine maintenance
- Cleaning
- CAUTION: Avoid damage when cleaning
- To prevent the build-up of salt on the wheel drive bearings and drive belt, we recommend that each season you:
- 1. Remove the wheel drive from the wheel as follows:
- i. Remove the wheel from the pedestal
- ii. Remove the spoke clamp screws
- iii. Remove the wheel drive front cover
- 2. Check inside the drive unit for any signs of damage.
- 3. Thoroughly flush the wheel drive interior with fresh water to remove any salt build- up on the bearings and drive belt.
- 4. Replace the front cover then fit the wheel drive back onto the wheel.
- 5. Fit the wheel and wheel drive back onto the pedestal.
- 6. Clean the wheel drive case, then flush thoroughly with fresh water.
- i. Remove the wheel from the pedestal
- Adjusting the clutch
- To adjust the clutch:
- 1. Ensure that the autopilot is in Standby mode and the clutch is disengaged.
- 2. Using the 3 mm allen key supplied, loosen the clutch knob screw about 2 turns counter-clockwise.
- 3. Turn the clutch knob either 4 clicks clockwise to tighten the clutch, or 4 clicks counter-clockwise to loosen the clutch.
- 4. Use the allen key to re-tighten the clutch knob screw.
- 5. Check that the wheel still moves freely with the clutch off.
- 6. Check the operation of the drive with the clutch engaged.
- Replacing the belt
- 3.3 Product support
- Glossary
- Index
- 3.1 Troubleshooting