Manual Navico WP10 Wheelpilot
E03548 Issue 1.0 CONTENTS For service and advice please contact the main Simrad dealer in your country of residence. 1. General 1.1 1.2 2. Operation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3. Scaling Calibration Mode Adjusting Gain Adjusting Seastate Installation 4.1 4.2 5. General Engaging the Clutch Autopilot Mode Adjusting Course Autotack Rudder Movement (Gain) Seastate Autotrim Configuration 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4. Introduction Technical Summary Fitting Wheelpilot Electrical Installation Appendix 5.
1 General 1.2 Technical Summary WHEELPILOT WP10 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 Introduction Supply Voltage Power Consumption (Typical) The Simrad Wheelpilot WP10 is a self contained automatic pilot suitable for a wide variety of wheel steered sailing yachts up to 10M (32 Ft) in length.
2 Operation To make a 1¼ adjustment, press either the Port or Starboard key once. This is confirmed by a single beep, and the relevant Port or Starboard LED will flash once. 2.1 General Clutch Off The Wheelpilot powers up in Standby Mode, indicated by a flashing LED next to the STBY AUTO key. The two direction LEDs above the Port and Starboard keys are always dimly lit, which provides night illumination for the keypad.
2.7 Seastate The dead band is automatically set and updated by the Wheelpilot to give the best compromise between course holding and battery consumption. However, this can be manually set if so desired. To manually adjust the Seastate, please refer to section 3.4. 3 2.8 Autotrim Under differing conditions a rudder bias (sometimes known as standing helm or rudder trim) is applied in order to steer a straight course.
3.2 Calibration Mode Press and hold the TACK key, followed by the CAL key (Fig 3.2). The Starboard LED will illuminate to indicate that the pilot is in Gain Mode. To toggle between Gain and Seastate Mode, press the TACK key (Fig 3.3). The Port LED will illuminate to indicate Seastate Mode. 4 4.1 Fitting Wheelpilot TACK TACK TACK 3.3 Adjusting Gain When Gain Mode is selected (indicated by the Starboard LED illuminated), the Cal LED will flash and a repeated sequence of beeps will be heard.
4. The self adhesive neoprene pad supplied should be attached to the inside face of the pedestal mount. This not only increases the grip of the pedestal mount, but also protects the pedestal from being scratched by the mount. Front Plate Spoke clamps Pedestal Mount Badge 5. Thread the band clamps through the pedestal mount (using the appropriate slots to fit the pedestal) around the pedestal and back in through the corresponding slot on the other side of the mount (Fig 4.5). 6.
4.2 Electrical Installation The Wheelpilot WP10 operates from a 12v DC supply. It is designed to be permanently wired into the vesselÕs 12v supply using a two core cable. If required, a two-pin waterproof plug and socket kit is available as a separate accessory (part code SKT100). The WP10 should be wired to the 12v power supply in accordance with Fig 4.10. 5 Appendix 5.1 Advice On Operation Core. Wired To Brown +12v DC Blue * Run the cable through the pedestal using a suitable grommet.
5.3 Auto Compass Calibration 5.2 Fault Finding Symptom Probable Cause Pilot consistently over or * Gain setting is respectively too high under compensates when a or too low. course error is detected * Steering sensitivity scaling has been incorrectly set After functioning normally course is suddenly lost and the Wheelpilot goes into Standby Mode. Remedy * Adjust gain setting (see section 3.3). * Enter the correct scaling for the vessel (see section 3.1).
5.4 Spares & Accessories The following spares and accessories are available through your local Simrad agent. Please quote the correct part number when ordering. PED200:BK Large Pedestal Mount kit for pedestals 175 to 200mm dia (7.0 to 8.0 in). SKT100 2-Way Waterproof Plug and Socket kit E03011 Spare spoke clamps (supplied individually) E03529 E03235 Replacement badge Extra long guide rods 5.
Manufacturer: Simrad Navico Star Lane, Margate Kent CT9 4NP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 290290 Telefax: +44 (0) 1843 290471 E-Mail: simrad-navico.co.
