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TMQ AP47 Operation Manual

For small motor boats under 8 meters with virtual rudder feed-back

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AP47 Autopilot

OPERATION

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TMQ AP47-SS22

28/02/2011

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Page 1 AP47 Autopilot OPERATION www.tmq.com.au TMQ AP47-SS22 28/02/2011...
Page 2 WHEN USING THE AUTOPILOT AN ADEQUATE WATCH SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE AUTOPILOT MUST BE PLACED IN MANUAL MODE WHEN EVER THE VESSEL IS STATIONARY THE AUTOPILOT SHOULD NOT BE USED WHILE NAVIGATING IN RESTRICTED WATERS AP47 System Block Diagram AP47 Display Drive Compass Unit *Dashed line only applicable for AP47R when rudder feedback unit (RFU) is required.
Page 3 The autopilot will lock on to “course to steer” as requested by the GPS plotter. Displays shows bearing to waypoint (BTW). If no GPS data is received by the AP47, “NO GPS DATA” alarm will function. Both GPS and ALARM lights will flash on and off.
Page 4 Press MODE - MODE – MODE – MODE: Press ◄ or ► to turn light on. Press ◄ or ► again to turn light off. To return pilot to normal continue pressing MODE. For waypoint steering refer page 3. TMQ AP47-SS22 28/02/2011...
Page 5 Tack angle can be adjusted in small amounts by pressing ◄ or ► momentarily. Each press alters angle by 1º in relevant direction. Maximum tack angle recommended is for wind direction of 045º port to 045º starboard. TMQ AP47-SS22 28/02/2011...
Page 6 Check all pipe connections for leaks. Autopilot cannot be used in Wind Steering Mode Check Wind Speed & Direction system is switched on • Check wire connections from wind system to autopilot • If any fault cannot be found, consult your dealer. TMQ AP47-SS22 28/02/2011...