Simrad Navico Wheelpilot WP10 Manual

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  • Page 1 Manual Navico WP10 Wheelpilot...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: General

    1 General 1.2 Technical Summary WHEELPILOT WP10 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 Introduction Supply Voltage 12v DC (10v-16v) The Simrad Wheelpilot WP10 is a self contained Power Consumption 0.06A (Standby) automatic pilot suitable for a wide variety of wheel (Typical) 0.75A (Auto) steered sailing yachts up to 10M (32 Ft) in length.
  • Page 4: Operation

    2 Operation To make a 1¼ adjustment, press either the Port or Starboard key once. This is confirmed by a single beep, 2.1 General and the relevant Port or Starboard LED will flash once. Clutch Off The Wheelpilot powers up in Standby Mode, indicat- TACK TACK To make a 10¼...
  • Page 5: Seastate

    Wheelpilot would be overworked, causing unnecessary strain on the unit and excessive drain Before using the Wheelpilot, it is necessary to pro- on the batteries. All Simrad Wheelpilots will contin- TACK TACK gram in the steering sensitivity, which is related to...
  • Page 6: Calibration Mode

    3.2 Calibration Mode Installation To adjust the Gain and Seastate settings of the Wheelpilot it is necessary to enter Calibration Mode, 4.1 Fitting Wheelpilot which can be done whilst the Wheelpilot is in either Standby or Autopilot Mode. With correct preparation, the Wheelpilot can be TACK TACK installed in under an hour.
  • Page 7 12. Clip the Simrad badge onto the spoke clamps additional protection. (Fig 4.8). 13. Spin the wheel from lock to lock and check that the Wheelpilot rotates freely and smoothly.
  • Page 8: Electrical Installation

    It is designed to be permanently wired into the vesselÕs 12v supply using a two core cable. The Simrad Navico Wheelpilot when used correctly can maintain as good a course, on most points required, a two-pin waterproof plug and socket kit...
  • Page 9: Fault Finding

    5.3 Auto Compass Calibration 5.2 Fault Finding Although the Wheelpilot internal compass is extremely accurate, after installation it is necessary to calibrate the compass to compensate for any deviations caused by Symptom Probable Cause Remedy objects surrounding it on board the vessel. TACK TACK * Adjust gain setting (see...
  • Page 10: Spares & Accessories

    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...
  • Page 11 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.uk W O R L D W I D E M A N U F A C T U R E R...

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