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BASICTRIPLEPILOT
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© ALPHATRON MARINE B.V.
ALPHATRON MARINE B.V.
Schaardijk 23
3063 NH ROTTERDAM
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)10 – 453 4000
Fax: +31 (0)10 – 452 9214
P.O. Box 210003
3001 AA ROTTERDAM
Web: www.alphatronmarine.com
Mail:
inland@alphatronmarine.com

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  • Page 1 The information in this manual is subject to change Fax: +31 (0)10 – 452 9214 without further notice. No rights can be derived from this manual P.O. Box 210003 3001 AA ROTTERDAM Document manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT Revision 1.3UK Web: www.alphatronmarine.com © ALPHATRON MARINE B.V. Mail: inland@alphatronmarine.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT, turning on/off.............. 10 4.1.2 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, dimming lights ............10 4.1.3 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, test functions .............. 10 4.1.4 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, switching between different operating modes .... 11 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, control unit – steering lever ........11 4.1.5 4.1.6 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, use on pusher boats........... 12 4.1.7 Settings for the BASICTRIPLEPILOT ............
  • Page 3 No part of this manual may be reproduced and / or published by print, photocopy, microfilm or any other means whatsoever, without prior written permission of Alphatron. Although this guide is composed with the utmost care, Alphatron accepts no liability for the consequences of any inaccuracies occurring Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 3 of 19...
  • Page 4: Revisions

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT REVISIONS Revision number Description Date V1.0 first draft 12-07-2012 V1.1 index revised 13-07-2012 V1.2 UK small changes after getting Rhine Certificate 11-09-2012 V1.3 UK Revised version 06-11-2019 Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 4 of 19...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT INTRODUCTION The BASICTRIPLEPILOT is one of the products from the BasicLine. The BASICTRIPLEPILOT is an autopilot/ROT-Rudder display combination, which has been specially developed for inland shipping. By default, the BASICTRIPLEPILOT is suitable to be steered manual with the steering lever and also function as an autopilot.
  • Page 6: Options

    - Locking bars VERSIONS The BASICTRIPLEPILOT is available in two different versions. For larger vessels the 90 ° / min model is most suitable, for smaller vessels a 300 ° / min is available. In addition, the instrument are both available in standard Alphatron grey, as well as a in black.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Display: The BASICTRIPLEPILOT can be installed in various different ways. The display unit is flush mounted by default but a bracket mount housing is available. According to (rhine) regulation requirements the display must be placed in plain view of the helmsman and must be easy accessible.
  • Page 8: Other Needed Materials

    Other needed materials Besides the materials in the scope of supply a functional auto pilot system comprises of: - various cables (check the diagram of the BASICTRIPLEPILOT ) - external switch: manual steering / auto pilot steering - fuse box and fuses...
  • Page 9: Cable Installation

    Connecting power: De BASICTRIPLEPILOT needs to be connected to a power supply, of 18VDC to 31VDC, capable of delivering at least 10 Ah. The power supply to the pilot, Rudder display and ROT display are separately to be installed.
  • Page 10: Controlling The Basictriplepilot

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT Controlling the BASICTRIPLEPILOT This chapter deals with explaining the controls of the BASICTRIPLEPILOT Display unit Push buttons Operating the auto pilot system is done by means of using the push buttons on the displays and moving the steering lever on the control unit.
  • Page 11: Basictriplepilot, Switching Between Different Operating Modes

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT 4.1.4 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, switching between different operating modes On the control unit (steering lever) are 2 push buttons for choosing different operational modes. A light indicator shows the selected mode. The following operational modes are available: - FU/Weg - Auto...
  • Page 12: Basictriplepilot, Use On Pusher Boats

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT 4.1.6 BASICTRIPLEPILOT, use on pusher boats. Especially for use on pushers boats the BASICTRIPLEPILOT has the ability to access and use a second set of parameters to program the processor with. This feature enables the same pilot to be used for sailing the pusher on its own as well as sail in convoy with barges fixed to the push boat.
  • Page 13: Alarms

    Testing alarm function: Press the “reset” button for testing the alarm function. When the pilot is set in “follow-up” mode also the ROT will be tested (check 4.1.3.) Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 13 of 19...
  • Page 14: Repair/Maintenance

    5 Repair/maintenance This chapter deals with maintenance that may be done by the owner/user. Repairs only may be executed by a certified and authorised service engineer approved by Alphatron Marine BV. Any deviation from this will void your warranty. Only casual cleaning with a moist cloth is required by the owner. Make sure that water or other fluids cannot come in contact with the (inner) hardware.
  • Page 15 No reaction of rudder blade to steering lever command: Possible causes: Aux led burns on BASICREMOTE and Stby led burns on display (pilot is in standby mode). External switch “manual/auto” steering could be in position “manual”, switch over to “auto”. Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 15 of 19...
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    : Magnetic compass: 0,55m. Magnet steering compass: 0,3m : Meets rhine certificate requirements Protection rating controls : IP22, front side Protection rating proc.unit : IP55 Working temp : 0C tot 40C Storage temp : -20C tot 70C Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 16 of 19...
  • Page 17 : 80mm x 175mm (steering lever exceeds max 85mm) Processor unit : 258mm x 158mm x 90mm, 2,9kg Gyro sensor : 206mm x 156mm x 126mm, 3,2kg Feedback : 122mm x 120mm x 80mm, 1,4kg Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 17 of 19...
  • Page 18: Technical Support

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT TECHNICAL SUPPORT Please contact us when you have questions or are in need of technical support: Alphatron Marine BV Schaardijk 23 3063NH, Rotterdam P.O. Box 21003 The Netherlands Tel: 0031(0)10 4534000 Fax: 0031(0)10 4529214 www.alphatronmarine.com service@alphatronmarine.com Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK...
  • Page 19: Notes

    BASICTRIPLEPILOT NOTES Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT version 1.3UK Page 19 of 19...

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