Do you have a question about the TP10 and is the answer not in the manual?
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John Wilson
January 26, 2025
I've been looking at the Simrad TP10 service manual. I wanted a PDF copy and paid for a download copy, but I have been sent the user manual, which I already have. Is it possible to have a download of the service manual? Thanks, John
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TP10 – is suitable for tiller steered sailing yachts up to 10M (34 Ft) in length. TP20 – offers the same facilities as the TP10 and is fully compatible with the Navico Corus instrument system to provide a complete navigation system. Options offered include connection to an external compass, wind sensor or navigational receiver together with additional remote control facilities.
Tiller Pilot TP10, TP20 & TP30 Section 2 Operation...
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Issue 4.0 17/09/03 OPERATING SIMRAD This Service Manual only contains operating instructions for those features of the Simrad Tiller Pilot range that are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal operation please refer to the appropriate Simrad Instruction Manual.
Tiller Pilot TP10, TP20 & TP30 Section 3 Assembly Instructions...
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SIMRAD Issue 4.0 24/09/03 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS General Assembly : TP10 Motor and Drive Assembly. The Bottom Case Assembly is supplied fitted with appropriate cables. Refer to detail in Drawing Number E03504 and insert the Push Rod Seal E00747, which has a taper inner bore, into the case with the larger bore of the seal facing outwards. Fit “O” Ring 190026, spacer E02870 and End Cap E02495 and push home.
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Remove the Test Syringe and refit the Tiller Connector. General Assembly : TP20 Refer to Drawing No. E03505. Assembly is identical to the TP10 with the following exceptions: Case Bottom. The case bottom includes a third wiring (communications) loom to carry NMEA and CANBUS data.
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SIMRAD Issue 4.0 17/09/03 General Assembly : TP30 Refer to Drawing No. E03506. Assembly is identical to the TP20 with the following exception: Drive Assembly E02618. The Drive Assembly employs a re-circulating ball screw. The assembly is held in place by the metal mounting plate sitting in the mounting slots in both top and bottom...
Tiller Pilot TP10, TP20 & TP30 Section 5 Circuit Descriptions...
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NB. Components shown in on the circuit diagram, Drawing No. E03372, are not in circuit when the PCB is used with WP10 or TP10. The cable loom to connect them is absent from these products. Configuration Links. The Links, L1, L2 and L3, are used to configure the Microprocessor...
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Tests have confirmed that connection is not required. Hall Effect PCB. Introduction. The Hall Effect PCB is a generic item which can be used for both Tillerpilots TP10, TP20 and TP30 and Wheelpilots WP10 and WP30. For Tillerpilots, the Hall Effect devices are mounted vertically into the PCB and horizontally for Wheelpilots.
Hall Effect PCB Circuit Diagram E03182 Component Lists and Layouts Common PCB Assembly Detail E03178 Hall Effect PCB Assembly Detail E03184 Early Version WP10 / TP10 Assembly Detail E03181 Early Version WP30 / TP20/30 Assembly Detail E03178 (Pre Iss. 6)
Tiller Pilot TP10, TP20 & TP30 Section 7 Programming and Configuration...
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SIMRAD Issue 4.0 19/09/03 PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION This Service Manual only contains programming and configuration information for those features of the autopilot which are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal programming and configuration please refer to the appropriate user...
SIMRAD Issue 4.0 19/09/03 FAULT FINDING Common User Faults. Common user faults are included in the Diagnostics Guide included in the user manual. Common Technical Faults. None yet identified.
SPARE PARTS DETAIL Spares Packs TPPK1 TP10 / 20 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY TPPK2 TP10 TOP CASE TPPK3 TP20/30 BOTTOM CASE TPPK4 TP10 PCB CASE TPPK5 WITHDRAWN TPPK6 FLUXGATE ASSEMBLY TPPK7 MOUNTING PIN, CUP AND CONNECTOR TPPK8 MOTOR ASSEMBLY TPPK9 FEEDBACK KIT...
Tiller Pilot TP10, TP20 & TP30 Section 10 Technical Notes...
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SIMRAD Issue 4.0 19/09/03 TECHNICAL NOTES PS 139 Identification of Tillerpilot variants PS 140 Improved bonding of drive pulley to motor drive shaft PS 173 Positioning of Feedback PCB PS 174 Re-engineered Main PCB...
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Technical Note FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE SERVICE MANAGER NUMBER PS 139 PRODUCT Tillerpilot – TP100 / TP200CX / TP300C / TP300CX / TP10 / TP20 / TP30 SUBJECT Identification of Variants DATE 1 October 1999 There are a number of variants of Tillerpilots currently in use which, though similar in appearance, are built and operate differently.
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E03300 PCB Assy E02515 E02518 E02518 E02518 E03181 E03178 E03178 Cct Diag E02549 E02550 E02550 E02550 E03179 E03176 E03176 TP10 TP20 TP30 SM u SM u SM u u No. E03398 E03398 E03398 from OL7635 OL1384 OL7190 Continue Continue Continue...
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Technical Note FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE SERVICE MANAGER NUMBER PS 140 PRODUCT Tillerpilot – TP100 / TP200CX / TP300C / TP300CX / TP10 / TP20 / TP30 SUBJECT Improved bonding of drive pulley to motor drive shaft. DATE 1 October 1999 The 20 Toothed Pulley Part No.
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Do you have a question about the TP10 and is the answer not in the manual?
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I've been looking at the Simrad TP10 service manual. I wanted a PDF copy and paid for a download copy, but I have been sent the user manual, which I already have. Is it possible to have a download of the service manual? Thanks, John