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Tillerpilots TP10/TP22/TP32

E04818 Issue 1.0

Because of the vast number of different manufacturers and

models of navigational equipment, Simrad cannot guarantee

correct operation and installation of third party equipment.

Therefore, before connecting any equipment to the Tillerpilot it

is important that the unit’s manual is referred to with regard to

interfacing via NMEA.

5.6 Electronic interference suppression

The Tillerpilot has been designed to minimize the effects of

interference generated by the engine alternator. However, pre-

cautions should still be taken by routing the cables away from

the engine compartment. Do not run the cables down trunking

carrying high current or radio antenna cables.

Engines with spark ignition, also some refrigerators, should be

fitted with suppressors. Your local agent should be able to

advise on this and supply suppression kits where necessary.

5.7 Auto compass calibration

Once the Tillerpilot is installed, it is necessary to calibrate the

internal compass to compensate for deviation caused by any

metallic or magnetic objects surrounding it on the vessel.

With the vessel motoring slowly (2–3 knots) in calm conditions

and the Tillerpilot in Standby mode, press the Starboard ( )

key a number of times to induce a slow, clockwise rotation of

the vessel. Then press and hold the TACK key, followed by the

Port ( ) and Starboard ( ) keys simultaneously (Fig 5.13).

The Port and Starboard LEDs will both light. Allow the vessel

to turn through a minimum of 1

/4 turns (450º) in approximate-

ly two minutes, during which time the fluxgate compass will

automatically calibrate itself.

If the rate of turn or boat speed is too fast, the Port LED will

flash (Fig 5.14). Either slow the boat, or reduce the angle of

turn. If the rate of turn or boat speed is too slow, the Starboard

LED will flash – either increase the boat speed, or increase the

angle of turn. A short beep will indicate that the calibration has

been successful and the Tillerpilot will return to Standby mode.

If the calibration has been unsuccessful, after a period of four

minutes a long beep will sound.

Note If the calibration routine keeps failing after repeated attempts,

the Tillerpilot may be experiencing excessive magnetic devia-

tion that it cannot compensate for. Check the area within 1 m

(3 ft) of the Tillerpilot for likely sources, such as cockpit speak-

ers or large metallic objects – if these cannot be relocated, it

may be necessary to fit an external compass (cf. section 3.3).

Fig 5.13 - Auto

compass calibration

Fig 5.14 - Rate of

turn too fast

TACK