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Chapter 1: Before you begin
Chapter 1: Before you begin
To achieve a safe and reliable installation of your SPX SmartPilot system, installation
and commissioning must be carried out by a competent professional who should
adhere to the instructions in this guide.
1.1 Installation overview
There are two key stages to successful installation of your SPX SmartPilot System:
planning and installation .
Planning
Careful planning will ensure the autopilot system is correctly configured and
connected in conjunction with your vessel's wider electronics system. To help you
plan, read through the whole of this guide before beginning to install your SPX
SmartPilot system. The key steps to the planning process are as follows:
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Plan system configuration and where to locate components (See System over-
views on page 5 ).
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Plan cabling and connections (See Cable connection points and fuses on
page 20 , Power and drive cables on page 27 and Data systems on page 5 ).
Produce a schematic diagram (See Schematic diagram on page 16 ).
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Ensure you have the right components (See Autopilot system components on
page 18 ).
Installation
When you have planned your system, work through the following installation tasks in
order, referring to the appropriate section of this guide and your schematic diagram.
1. Mount SPX SmartPilot. (See To mount the SPX SmartPilot on page 22 )
2. Mount autopilot controller. (See To mount the autopilot controller on page 24 )
3. Install drive unit. (See To mount the drive unit on page 26 )
4. Route power cables. (See Power and drive cables on page 27 )
5. Install ground. (See To install ground on page 31 )
6. Connect data cables.(See Connecting the data cables on page 31 )
7. Connect NMEA 0183 equipment if applicable. (See To connect NMEA equipment
on page 36 )
8. Mount compass. (See To mount the compass on page 37 )
9. Mount rudder reference (if applicable). (See To mount and connect the rudder ref-
erence (if applicable) on page 38 )
10. Install sleep switch (if applicable). (See Sleep switch (optional) on page 39 )
11. Install external alarm (if applicable). (See External alarm (optional) on page 39 )
12. Install wind vane (if applicable). (See Wind vane (sail boats) on page 39 )
13. Connect cables to SPX SmartPilot. (See Cable connection points and fuses on
page 20 )
14. Final fix: secure all equipment in place; secure all cables.(See Final fix on
page 40 )
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