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- Page 1 AP46 Autopilot OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL www.tmq.com.au TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 1 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
..............27 UDDER EEDBACK IRING IAGRAMS Figure 1 Rudder Feedback / GPS Connection Diagram ........27 GPS C ......................28 ONNECTION ..................29 EVERSING ONNECTION ........................... 29 ..................... 30 ESTING ROCEDURE TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 3 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007... -
Page 4: Warning
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE AUTOPILOT SHOULD NOT BE USED WHILE NAVIGATING IN RESTRICTED WATERWAYS AS WATER CURRENTS, WIND CHANGES OR RADIO TRANSMITTER INTERFERENCE CAN ENDANGER YOUR OWN OR OTHER VESSELS. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 4 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your wise choice and purchase of the TMQ AP46 Autopilot system. We are sure that you will enjoy the benefits that it offers. AP46 Autopilot System The AP46 Autopilot system comprises the following units: - Essential Electronics: •... -
Page 6: Block Diagram Of Full System
Block Diagram of full system The AP46 head provides full control of the autopilot, indicating in different modes heading, course to steer and rudder angle. It requires a supply voltage of 12 volts DC. The Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU) must be attached to the steering tiller device in such a way that it can accurately measure the movement of the ship’s rudder (see Rudder Feedback Installation diagram page 25). -
Page 7: Definition Of Terms
• MANUAL Mode: “H***” The autopilot display unit shows the current magnetic heading. The vessel is under manual steering control; the autopilot will not apply any steering control. • AUTO Mode: “A***” TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 7 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007... - Page 8 These customise the AP46 Autopilot for your vessel’s steering. They may also be used to adjust for varying sea conditions. • Rudder Angle Displays: The AP46 display unit LCD can be set to display the rudder angle as a numeric number. • Backlighting: When using the autopilot at night, the backlighting can be turned on.
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Page 9: Turning The Unit On / Off
Turning the unit ON / OFF The power to the AP46 unit should be connected via a suitable 15 amp circuit breaker. MANUAL Mode In this mode • The display screen shows “H***” ; (***) being the current vessel magnetic heading in degrees. -
Page 10: Gps Mode
The AP46 autopilot will select the position of the rudder when AUTO is selected as the position of the rudder to allow the vessel to steer straight ahead. This can be an advantage in most vessels when a slight amount of helm from the physical centre position is required for the vessel to go straight. -
Page 11: Disengaging Gps Mode
The vessel will begin turning from its Heading to that requested by the GPS unit, at a maximum rate of 10 degrees per second. If no GPS data is received by the AP46, the autopilot will lock onto the course of the vessel at the time that GPS Mode was engaged, and the “NO GPS DATA”... - Page 12 • 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 AP46 will be able to steer from each waypoint to the next without intervention.
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Page 13: Jog Mode
GPS Mode steering. • Ensure that the GPS unit has the correct magnetic correction factor. • Ensure that the AP46 compass is correctly aligned and installed, and not subject to magnetic interference. Jog Mode In MANUAL mode •... - Page 14 Note: The limit controls are not operating in this mode. Driving the steering into the physical stops will damage your autopilot TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 14 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007...
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Page 15: Rudder Sensitivity / Ratio
The display shall change to show “r **” and display shall show the current rudder ratio (between 1 and 10). The rudder setting may be altered by the < - > buttons. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 15 of 34 Ver1.0... -
Page 16: Backlighting
• As port rudder angle is applied, the number will be “Pt**”. • As starboard rudder angle is applied, the numbers will be “St**”. Pressing MODE or AUTO will cancel the rudder display. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 16 of 34 Ver1.0... -
Page 17: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Selecting the Initial settings of the Autopilot: A number of system settings may need to be carried out prior to using the AP46 Autopilot. Two initial settings can be checked from the display Head. • Motor Direction • Rudder Limits... -
Page 18: Reset Rudder Limits
If the AP46 compass heading displays a constant offset when compared to a correctly calibrated ships compass (eg: the autopilot compass reads 3˚ high on all headings), simply rotate the AP46 compass sensor to align the displayed headings with the ships compass. -
Page 19: Alarms
A number of conditions will cause alarms to sound and an alarm message to flash on the display Off Course Alarm The AP46 allows for monitoring of the autopilot course holding ability by having the angle off-course measured and alarm sounding if greater than 45˚ from the desired course. -
Page 20: Installation Of Ap46 Head Unit
Installation of AP46 Head Unit Position: The AP46 Head unit should be mounted in a position accessible to the steering position and protected from direct rain or salt water. A hole of 70mm (2.5inches) is required for the rear of the unit. - Page 21 Wiring: The cable leading from the compass / processor must be connected to the COMPASS socket on the AP46. Do not run the compass cable with other cables on the vessel. The compass is supplied with a standard 5 metre length cable.
- Page 22 The compass will need to be rotated for the correct heading to be displayed. During sea trials further adjustment may be required to reduce any heading error displayed. The compass is calibrated in the factory and set for auto calibrate. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 22 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007...
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Page 24: Ap46 Head Wiring Diagram
AP46 unit The AP46 must have a direct connection to power supply via a 15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp fused circuit and an isolating switch. -
Page 25: Installation Of Rudder Feedback
The direction indicated on the top of the RFU is correct. b) No undue mechanical strain is placed on the rudder feedback or linkage. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 25 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007... -
Page 26: Rudder Feedback Installation Diagram
• Ensure that when rudder turns to Port, Rudder Feedback turns to Port as indicated on the rudder feedback unit. • Rudder feedback unit may be mounted upside down. This would require an electrical change. (Polarity of rudder feedback requires reversing) TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 26 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007... -
Page 27: Rfu Wiring
RFU Wiring: The cable from the RFU must be connected to the RUDDER socket on the AP46 unit. The RFU is supplied with a standard 14-metre cable but can be extended if required during installation. See Rudder feedback wiring diagram, page 32. -
Page 28: Gps Connection
GPS Connection For GPS navigation, connect the GPS unit via the two wires coming from the back of the rudder feedback plug on the AP46 display unit. The connections on the plug are: Pin 5 DATA IN+ (white) Pin 6... -
Page 29: Reversing Pump Connection
15 amps peak) Check motor direction with jog mode, reverse if required. Where a bypass valve or clutch is required the green wire supplies switched negative power whenever POWER or AUTO is selected. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 29 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007... -
Page 30: Testing Procedure
2. Repeat step 1 for anti-clockwise. 3. Return Steering to centre and Ensure RFU is at centre. 4. Switch on AP46 Autopilot system and select Rudder Angle Indicator by pressing the Mode button three times. 5. Press arrow button to operate steering in that direction 6. -
Page 31: Trouble Shooting
1. Check rudder feedback unit is connected to the rudder arm 2. Check rudder feedback cable for damage. 3. Ensure the rudder feedback plug is firmly connected to the AP46 unit and indicates on display when RFU mode selected. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 31 of 34 Ver1.0... - Page 32 TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 32 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007...
- Page 33 Optional Extras TMQ Electronics can supply a range of pumps for the AP46 Autopilot. Further hydraulic pump information and other product information can be obtained from the TMQ website at www.tmq.com.au Hydraulic Drives and Pump Units Reversible pumps Hydraulic pumps available in 12 volts...
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- Page 35 Indicated by 1 ═ 05 Adjust up or down with the arrows. Press both arrows together to deselect the mode. Indicated by 1 - 05 Press MODE or AUTO to return to normal pilot operation. TMQ AP46 Autopilot Page 35 of 34 Ver1.0 07/03/2007...
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