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Navman G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual

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G - P I L O T 3 1 0 0
A U T O P I L O T

Installation Manual

English.............. 3
Español........... 32
Português....... 61
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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    G - P I L O T 3 1 0 0 A U T O P I L O T Installation Manual English....3 Español... 32 Português..61 NAV MAN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important ....................4 1 In tro duc tion..................5 1-1 A typical in stal la tion ..................5 1-2 Using the G-PILOT 3100 with other in stru ments......6 1-2-1 Using other instruments ................6 1-2-2 NavBus ....................6 1-2-3 NMEA...................... 6 2 G-PILOT 3100 hardware ..............7...

  • Page 4: English

    If in doubt, consult a qualifi ed boat builder. Using the G-PILOT 3100: The G-PILOT 3100 is intended as an aid to save a helmsman from having to steer for long periods of time, not as the main means of steering the boat.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    To install a G-PILOT 3100, you must perform installation, dockside setup and sea trials (see sections 3, 4 and 5). To fully set up a G-PILOT 3100 after a part has been changed or if a problem is suspected, perform dockside setup and sea trials (see sections 4 and 5).

  • Page 6: Using The G-Pilot 3100 With Other Instruments

    Navman’s TRACKER 5000 to an instrument with a paddlewheel sensor series chartplotter: and to a GPS, then the G-PILOT 3100 will automatically use the speed from the XTE (from APA, APB or XTE sentences) paddlewheel sensor instrument.

  • Page 7: Pilot 3100 Hardware

    Navman 3100 series wind or speed instrument either heading (HDG & HDT) and rudder using NavBus, then the G-PILOT 3100 will angle (RSA) once per second automatically receive and use the wind or or heading (HDG) ten times per second...

  • Page 8: Other Parts Required

    250 mA total, fi t a relay. A heavy duty supply for the steering drive Other marine instruments (optional): Wind, A light duty supply for the G-PILOT 3100 speed or GPS instruments can be connected electronics and display unit; this supply (see section 1-2).

  • Page 9: Installation Guide

    3-2 Installation guide This is a general guide for locating and wiring the parts of the G-PILOT 3100. The instructions for a particular part may have additional requirements. 3-2-1 Location guide 3-2-2 Wiring guide Do not mount any part where it can be used...

  • Page 10: Installing The Main Unit

    Mount the unit with the cable connectors at the bottom or to one side, using the screws provided. Do not mount the unit with the connectors at the top, because dust or moisture might enter the unit. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Installing The Power Supplies And Steering Drive

    3-4 Installing the power supplies and steering drive 3-4-1 Installing the power supplies The G-PILOT 3100 requires a light and a heavy duty power supply, both 12 V DC (10.5 to 16.5 V DC). Note: Keep all wiring as short as possible.

  • Page 12: Installing The Steering Drive

    7.5 ft 10 ft 12.5 ft 15 ft 17.5 ft 20 ft 1 amp 2 amp 3 amp 4 amp 5 amp 6 amp 7 amp 8 amp 9 amp 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...
  • Page 13 Example of hydraulic steering with hydraulic help pump. In the VESSEL menu (See G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual), set DRVE TYPE to MTR. Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fit strain relief No connection Heavy duty power...
  • Page 14 Installing a electric drive motor with clutch relay In the VESSEL menu (See G-PILOT 3100 Main unit Operation Manual), set DRVE TYPE to MTR. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fit strain relief Connector cover Heavy duty power (see section 3-4-1)
  • Page 15 Installing solenoid valves or relays with jog or electric steering In the VESSEL menu (See G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual), set DRVE TYPE to SPL -. Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fit strain relief No connection...

  • Page 16: Installing The Rudder Feedback Unit

    Cut connecting rod if required. Thread = M5 Note The unit is completely waterproof but should not be immersed. Mount the unit on a panel which does not vibrate. Follow the location guide (see section 3-2-1). NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...
  • Page 17 Satisfactory: U-shaped arrangement Not recommended: Z-shaped arrangement, with arm not parallel to length of boat, for example: for example: Bow of boat If rudder turns too far, the unit might not return to the Z shape. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...
  • Page 18 Wire the cable back to the main unit, following the wiring guide (see section 3-2-2). Main unit Holes in the bulkheads must be at least 18.5 mm (0.73") diameter. Plug connector into socket NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Installing The Compass

    1 m (3 ft) above the hull and at 1 m, (3 ft) above hull: least 1 m (3 ft) from the cabin: At least 1 m (3 ft) 1 m (3 ft) 1 m (3 ft) NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...
  • Page 20 18.5 mm (0.73 in) diameter. Plug connector into socket Note If you move the compass with respect to the gyro while the power is on, wait for the heading to stabilize. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...

  • Page 21: Installing The Gyro

    The unit is completely waterproof but should not be immersed. Follow the location guide (see sec tion 3-2-1). The Ideal location is at the centre of movement (for planing hulls, the centre of movement is usually close to the stern). NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...
  • Page 22 Holes in the bulkheads must be at least 18.5 mm (0.73") diameter. Plug connector into socket Note If you move the gyro with respect to the compass while the power is on, wait for the heading to stabilise. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Installing The Display Unit And Other Instruments

    Wire the display unit power wires (red and black wires) to the eight way connector terminals 1 and 2 to ensure the display unit and main control unit have the same light duty power supply. NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 Installation Manual...
  • Page 24 (see section 3-4 or the instrument’s installation manual) The external alarm outputs (green wire) of Navman 3100 series instruments and 5000 series chartplotters can be connected together to drive the external beepers and lights.

  • Page 25: Dockside Setup

    4 Dockside setup Perform the dockside setup: after installing a G-PILOT 3100 system (see section 3) after a part has been changed or if a problem is suspected After dockside setup, perform the sea trials (see section 5 ). 4-1 Start dockside setup...

  • Page 26: Calibrating The Rudder Feedback Unit

    In normal operation, the G-PILOT will not turn the rudder closer than 3° to an endstop. RFU CAL CENTRE Go to RFU CAL in the DEVICES menu Turn the manual helm until (See G-PILOT 3100 Operation the rudder is amidships CENTRE STAND CLR Turn the manual helm until...

  • Page 27: Sea Trials

    The section 4). sea should be calm, the wind speed as low as To check the operation of the G-PILOT 3100. possible and there should be no currents. 5-1 Calibrating the compass Note To exit the calibration at any time, press ESC.

  • Page 28: Aligning The Compass And The Rudder

    6 Aligning the compass and the rudder The compass or rudder can be aligned separately. 6-1 Aligning the compass This aligns the G-PILOT 3100 compass to The compass can be aligned either to a refer- display the correct heading. ence compass or to a GPS connected to the G-PILOT 3100.

  • Page 29: Appendix A - Specifi Cations

    Other optional instruments: refer to the instrument’s operation manual. Terminal Signal Interfaces Light duty power positive, 10.5 to NavBus connection to other Navman 16.5 V DC, 80 mA maximum instruments. Light duty power supply common NMEA 0183 outputs: HDG, HDT, RSA;...
  • Page 30 Alarm sounds the internal and external (optional) beepers; press any key to mute alarm, then press ESC to cacel the alarm message The G-PILOT 3100 changes to Compass mode The G-PILOT 3100 mode does ot change The G-PILOT 3100 changes to STBY...

  • Page 31: Appendix C - Troubleshooting

    Return unit for service. The boat should drift from side to side of the course when the G-PILOT 3100 steering is optimized. Change to a profi le suitable for boat speed and sea conditions (see G-PILOT 3100 Operation Manual).

  • Page 32: Appendix D - How To Contact Us

    Dist. Kaohsiung, Taiwan R.O.C. Fax: +39 1096 80150 +56 41 541 752 Ph: +886 7 831 2688 e-mail: info@nuovarade.com +56 41 543 489 Fax: +886 7 831 5001 web: www.plastimo.it e-mail: meravennik@entel.chile.net e-mail: seafirst@seed.net.tw web: www.seafirst.com.tw NAVMAN G-PILOT 3100 manual de instalação...
  • Page 34 Made in New Zealand MN000212E NAVMAN Lat 36° 48.404'S...

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