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IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN ON BOARD

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  • Page 1 SP-110C Autopilot USER MANUAL IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN ON BOARD...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Initial Operational Settings (SP-110C) – Warning! Without Rudder Feedback SP-110C Autopilot System Turn Ratio Block Diagram of Full System Pulse Size Rate Tolerance Installation of System Components Period Display Unit Compass Rate of Turn (Max Rudder Angle) Rudder Feedback Unit...

  • Page 4: Warning

    OTHER VESSELS. • IF A GPS IS CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM, THE AUTO MODE WILL NOT ENGAGE BELOW A SPEED OF ONE KNOT AND WILL DISENGAGE FROM AUTO WHEN THE VESSEL SLOWS TO ONE KNOT. 2 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 5: Sp-110C Autopilot System

    • Rudder Feedback Unit *Dashed line (RFU) only for (SP-110CR only). applicable for SP-110CR. In addition the SP-110C has to be The SP-110C display provides full connected to a drive unit which control of the autopilot system and controls the rudder actuator system...

  • Page 6: Display Unit

    Access for wiring must be provided. Cables have to be run to the power Position: switchboard, display, compass, The SP-110C Head unit should be rudder feedback (if fitted) and mounted in a position accessible to drive unit. the steering position and protected All wiring should be kept as far as from direct rain or salt water.

  • Page 7: Compass

    (bow) pointing in the same direction as the boat’s bow. Use non-magnetic screws (316 grade stainless steel) • Run cable to SP-110C display position (keep away from other cables) • Connect compass cable to SP-110C compass socket...

  • Page 8: Rudder Feedback Unit

    Rudder Feedback Unit *Only for SP-110CR version. The SP-110CR Autopilot is supplied with an RFU (rudder feedback unit), which provides to the pilot a precise position of the boat rudder. Position: • Refer to diagram on page 7 • Mount rudder feedback adjacent to the tiller (rudder feedback movement must copy the angular movement of the tiller).
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  • Page 10 Rudder Feedback Installation Diagram Note: The rudder feedback is factory aligned. The arm should not be removed or loosened on the shaft as this will affect the “O” ring seal. Figure 5: SI-TEX SP-110C 7 of 35...

  • Page 11: Rudder Feedback / Gps Wiring Diagrams

    Pin 6 - GPS Input (Return) - green wire For GPS navigation, connect the GPS unit via the two wires coming from the back of the rudder feedback plug on the SP-110C display unit. Heading Data out is also available...

  • Page 12: Hydraulic Reversing Motor Connection

    Settings (SP-110CR) – SP-110C With Rudder Feedback Notes: The initial set up of the SP-110C Motor direction can be checked is done once the system with SP-110C in MANUAL by installation is complete and pressing ◄ or ► once power has...

  • Page 13: Compass Alignment

    (eg. Magnetic compass / GPS plotter etc) Figure 7: Press ◄ or ► to To commence: change the Corrected Compass • Switch power on to SP-110C heading so it matches your • Wait until Main Screen is displayed alternative reference (Figure 8) •...

  • Page 14: Rudder End Limits - Automatic Set Up (Rudder Feedback Required)

    Rudder End Limits – (Manual Steer Mode) Automatic Set up (Rudder Feedback required) To commence: • Switch power on to SP-110C • Wait until Main Screen is displayed (Figure 8) • Hold MODE button, Settings Page 1 will appear (Figure 9) •...

  • Page 15: Rudder End Limits - Manual Set Up

    Figure 12: Port Limit Adjustment Rudder End Limits – Manual Set up (Rudder Feedback required) • Switch power on to SP-110C • Wait until Main Screen is displayed (Figure 8) • Hold MODE button, Settings Page 1 will appear (Figure 9) •...

  • Page 16: Rudder Ratio (Proportional Gain)

    • With Main Screen displayed (Figure 8) • Hold MODE button, Settings Page 1 will appear (Figure 9) • Press ► to scroll down to ERROR GAIN • Press AUTO to edit ERROR GAIN SI-TEX SP-110C 13 of 35...

  • Page 17: Rate Of Change (Derivative Gain Multiplier)

    • Press MODE to return to Settings Page 1 • Press MODE to return to Main Screen Note: Increasing Rate of Change can help dampen Error Gain. If set too high, vessel may never make it to target heading. 14 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 18: Dead Band

    CORRECTION between direction changes (eg. • Press ► to increase setting Port to Starboard or Starboard to (more correction) Port changes) • Press ◄ to decrease setting (less correction) SI-TEX SP-110C 15 of 35...

  • Page 19: Minimum Speed

    • Press MODE to return to Main Screen Backlight Bright Note: When Wind Mode is ON, the Factory default setting is 15 SP-110C will attempt to correct for (Maximum Brightness) wind effects on vessel steering. • With Main Screen displayed (Figure 8) •...

  • Page 20: Initial Operational Settings (Sp-110C)

    Initial Operational Settings (SP- 110C) – Without Rudder Feedback The initial set up of the SP-110C is done once the system installation is complete and power has been connected to the SP-110C display control. Figure 17: Example Settings Page 2...
  • Page 21 SI-TEX SP-110C 17 of 35...

  • Page 22: Turn Ratio

    When the rudder setting is too Note: This sets the minimum low, vessel track will be slow i.e.: solenoid / motor pulse length when understeer due to too little rudder hunting for the heading track. applied. 18 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 23: Rate Tolerance

    • Press ► to increase setting • Press MODE to return to Settings (more allowance for error) Page 1 • Press ◄ to decrease setting • Press MODE to return to Main (less allowance for error) Screen SI-TEX SP-110C 19 of 35...

  • Page 24: Bod Correction (Gps Mode)

    Page 1 • Press MODE to return to Main Screen Note: This number increases or decreases the angle of attack from a GPS / PC supplied BOD (Bearing Origin to Destination) when in GPS mode. 20 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 25: Minimum Speed (Requires Gps Sog)

    • Press MODE to return to Main Screen Backlight Bright Note: When Wind Mode is ON, the SP-110C will attempt to correct for Factory default setting is 15 wind effects on vessel steering. (Maximum Brightness) • With Main Screen displayed (Figure 14) •...

  • Page 26: Main Screen Explained

    Rudder Angle is indicated by a bar Hold MODE and press AUTO to enter and number. The number and bar will GPS steer mode. be red when Port side, Green when Starboard side, and yellow when in center at 0° 22 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 27: Auto Steer Mode

    Deviation is shown as a yellow bar Press AUTO to enter manual steer within the compass bar. mode. Briefly press MODE to toggle target heading step size between 1° and 10° (indicated in yellow brackets). SI-TEX SP-110C 23 of 35...

  • Page 28: Gps Steer Mode

    Port side, Green when Starboard side, and yellow when in center at 0°. Hold MODE to enter Settings Page 1. Press AUTO to enter Manual Steer Mode. Press ◄ or ► to adjust BOD correction. 24 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 29: Error Messages

    1 will appear (Figure 15) • Press MODE and AUTO buttons at the same time, INSTALL OPTIONS 1 should appear (see Figure 21). • Press ► to scroll down to desired menu, press AUTO to enter the menu SI-TEX SP-110C 25 of 35...

  • Page 30: Steering Menu

    • Press MODE again to return to Install Options 1 menu. • Press MODE to return to Main Screen (See images next page) Figure 22: Advanced Steering Menu (Settings Page 2), with USE RFU enabled 26 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 31: Elecom Menu (Compass Calibration)

    THE BOAT, Start turning the boat clockwise at low speed, hold the turn constant. • When calibration is complete, the screen returns to Install Options 1 menu. Figure 25: Example live HDT (Heading True) compass data Figure 26: Confirmation screen SI-TEX SP-110C 27 of 35...
  • Page 32 Figure 30: Elecom not communicating, Figure 27: SP-110C sending or does not support Calibration mode. calibration command to Elecom, and waiting for a response Figure 31: Calibration failed, vessel Figure 28: Start turning the boat clockwise at low speed, hold the turn.

  • Page 33: Gps Menu (Nmea Corrections)

    • Modify setting using ◄ or ►, and press MODE to return to list of settings. Figure 34: Factory Default (Factory Reset) warning screen Figure 33: Example GPS Menu (Track Settings) Figure 35: Factory Default complete. SI-TEX SP-110C 29 of 35...

  • Page 34: About

    • An “arrival zone” of more than 0.05 NM (Nautical Miles) is set so that the GPS can detect when the vessel has reached a waypoint; then the SP-110C will be able to steer from each waypoint to the next without intervention. 30 of 35...

  • Page 35: Sp-110C Alarms

    In GPS steering mode an audible alarm of 1 “beep” per second will sound when no GPS data is received by the SP-110C. A red message will also be displayed on the screen. Compass Alarm If there is no reading from a compass, or no HDM / HDT data incoming, an audible alarm of 1 “beep”...

  • Page 36: Testing Procedure

    6. Check that rudder moves in correct direction. 7. Check Rudder direction follows change request. 8. Check Course change provides sufficient Rudder movement. 9. Check compass heading display on SP-110C. 10. Return steering to centre. 32 of 35 SI-TEX SP-110C...

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting

    SP-110C Display is completely • Check GPS HEADING mode black selected on SP-110C • Check power is available: • Check alarm status of SP-110C 12V-24VDC • Ensure that the GPS unit has the • Check boat master switch for correct magnetic correction factor.
  • Page 38 SI-TEX SP-110C 33 of 35 Customer Service If you encounter problems during the installation or operation of this product, or cannot find the information you need, please contact Sitex Customer Service. The contact numbers and e-mail address for Sitex Customer Service are: Sitex Main Office…….………..+1-631-996-2690...

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION) Manufacturer: SI-TEX Electronics Declares under our sole responsibility that the products: SP-110C Display, Rudder Feedback Unit, Compass, all units interconnected with necessary cables and external connections as a system to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Standard(s):...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Defects will be corrected during normal working hours by an authorized SI-TEX Marine Electronics dealer, service center, or at the SI-TEX office in Riverhead, NY. There will be no charge for repair labor for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except as provided below under Limited Warranty Exceptions.
  • Page 41 (a) Contacting an authorized SI-TEX Marine Electronics service station (The closest service station may be found by contacting your dealer of purchase) (b) Shipping your equipment prepaid via UPS, FED-EX or truck with insurance prepaid to SI-TEX Marine Electronics. at the address provided below. SI-TEX Marine Electronics will whenever...

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