Related Manuals for TMQ AP47C
Summary of Contents for TMQ AP47C
- Page 1 AP47C AU TO P I LOT Installation and Service Manual Unit 18, 17 Rivergate Place Murarrie QLD 4172 T: +61 07 3640 5600 E: tmq@tmq.com.au www.tmq.com.au IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN ON BOARD...
- Page 2 (This page intentionally left blank)
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Installation Notes Installation Tools Required Overview Standard Equipment Additional Equipment Required System Block Diagram System Components / Installation Guides AP47C Control Display Unit Installation Dimensions and Guide Electronic Compass Rudder Feedback Unit 8-10 Installation and Wiring 11-13 System Operation... -
Page 4: Warnings
• It is recommended to install a rudder feedback unit for best performance; otherwise the system will not operate in auto / gps mode unless the vessel is moving at a configurable minimum speed. 2 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot... -
Page 5: Important Installation Notes
• The AP47C 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 6: Overview
PILOT CONTROL (optional) DISPLAY UNIT Additional Equipment Required (not standard supply) 1. Drive motor – to allow the AP47C to control the vessels steering system. • Hydraulic steering systems with a helm pump and ram will require one of the following;... -
Page 7: System Components / Installation Guides
System Components / Installation Guides AP47C - Control Display Unit • Steering control system for 4.0m - 16m vessels; • ‘Virtual Rudder Feedback’ feature, where no RFU requires to be installed. • 3 Control Modes – Manual Mode, Auto Mode and GPS mode •... -
Page 8: Installation Dimensions And Guide
ELECOM Electronic Compass AP47C CDU Installation Guide (E-Compass V.3) - The AP47C Head unit should be mounted in a position accessible to Take care when handling the the steering position and protected compass as it is a sensitive piece of from direct rain or salt water. - Page 9 • A lower / aft mounted position along compass. the centre of the hull is preferred, to reduce the influence of vessel roll and pitch. E-Compass Dimensions TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 7 of 34...
-
Page 10: Rudder Feedback Unit
(for outboard engine installations) 6. To complete the install, use the AP47C advanced menu to calibrate the rudder limits and centre point of the RFU. 8 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot... - Page 11 QUICK RELEASE SOCKET. X < 325mm Y = 55mm, 80mm, 105mm or 130mm RFU ADJUSTMENT BLOCK RECOMMEND USING 32mm M5 BOLT, WASHERS & 105mm DISTANCE NUTS Example RFUS installations for outboard engines: TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 9 of 34...
- Page 12 Rudder Feedback Unit 10 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot...
-
Page 13: Installation And Wiring
CIRCUIT CUSTOMER POWER +VE BREAKER SWITCH OR (15A) SUPPLIED POWER -VE CIRCUIT CABLES CUSTOMER BREAKER (15A) 12 OR 24 VDC SUPPLIED BATTERY CABLES *CUSTOMER 12 OR 24 VDC SUPPLIED BATTERY *CUSTOMER SUPPLIED TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 11 of 34... - Page 14 If an emergency jog lever is fitted then the motor outputs must be isolated! to prevent damage to the drivers. To isolate, a 2 pole change over relay must be installed between the AP47C and the Solenoids, as per diagram below; Also as a preventative measure to ensure voltage spikes do not interfere with the AUTOPILOT or other equipment, spike suppression diodes should be fitted on solenoid valves.
-
Page 15: System Operation
RFU WIPER UNIT LTW-6PIN System Operation Steering Modes After initially powering on the system the AP47C will always return to MANUAL mode If AUTO or GPS mode is active, press AUTO once to return. To control the rudder manually in this mode, press;... - Page 16 Before enabling this mode, ensure the GPS system has an activated waypoint, cursor or route, for the AP47C to follow. The boat will change course to steer at the maximum rate of turn, so it is recommended to ensure the vessel is heading towards the first GPS target at a suitable speed before enabling.
-
Page 17: Display Screens
GPS Position (LAT/LONG) Amount of Deviation from Target Heading Target Heading Active Alarms Distance to Desired Waypoint GPS Mode Port Drive Motor Engaged NOTE: Rudder Angle indication will not be displayed in Non-RFU mode. TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 15 of 34... -
Page 18: System Settings
Pilot Settings To access the AP47C Settings menu Press the button. MODE NOTE: AP47C Settings can be modified at any time, while using any of the modes. To increase or decrease any AP47C settings press MODE Continuously press to scroll between each of the AP47C Settings, or to return to main screen (or wait 5 seconds). -
Page 19: Pilot Settings
NOTE: If the vessel is understeering and taking a long time to get back on track, increase this value. If the vessel is over-steering or overshooting and making hard turns to stay on track, decrease this value. TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 17 of 34... - Page 20 RATE OF TURN Range: 10-720 (degrees/min) Default: 700 Limits the rudder drive when the AP47C detects the vessel is turning too fast. I.e. if the rate of change in heading exceeds this value, the AP47C system limits the rudder drive to limit high speed turns. If this setting is too low, the vessel may understeer when changing course.
- Page 21 Increasing this boats with slow rudder speed, a longer value will limit the amount the AP47C pulse is required to drive the motor. pulses the rudder drive when making Backlight Bright minor course corrections.
- Page 22 Press to change a value or option of the selected item. Press again to save. AUTO Press to return to the previous menu (or wait 5 seconds) MODE 20 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot...
-
Page 23: Advanced Menus
NON-RFU mode. Therefore it is recommended to test and sea trial both modes with this setting off and on. Sets the time delay when the AP47C SWAP DRIVE OUTPUT changes the motor direction (i.e. Port Values: YES / NO Default: NO... -
Page 24: Initial Setup Installer's Instructions
< or > button. Be careful not to overdrive the rudder past the limit as the software limits are disabled in this mode. During Calibration also check the rudder drive direction is correct. 22 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot... - Page 25 • Continue turning the vessel slowly until the message ‘CALIBRATION PASSED’ is displayed (Above) If you are turning too fast or too slow, a ‘CALIBRATION FAIL’ message will appear and you will be required to start the process again. TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 23 of 34...
- Page 26 GPS COG’ setting. If the E-compass fails the GPS ‘COG’ heading’ will be used in this case, although will not be as accurate since the update rate will be much lower and COG does not work well until the vessel is moving. 24 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot...
-
Page 27: Gps Settings
PC supplied XTE (cross track error) when in GPS mode. DODGE TIMER Values: 1-100 Default: 15 The amount of time the AP47C drives the rudder (using pulses) to dodge an obstacle when in GPS mode. SHOW WAYPOINT INFO Values: ON/OFF Default: ON... -
Page 28: Other Menu Items
– Install Options – COMS • Enable the sentences GLL, RMC, DIAGNOSTICS page. If a NMEA SOG, & VTG for the AP47C to sentence is correctly received, the indicate GPS position and for Speed GREEN sentence turns over Ground information. - Page 29 Advanced menu – Install Options page: About Page This page is used to check hardware version and firmware build dates, for each core. If this manual does not match your system, please contact TMQ for a firmware update. TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot 27 of 34...
-
Page 30: Initial Inspection And Testing
Check that rudder moves in correct direction does not drive past limits Check RFU calibration is set if limits are not set Check Course change provides sufficient Rudder movement. (Auto mode) Check compass heading display on AP47C is available. Return steering to centre. Check GPS settings are correct as per section IMPORTANT: Always initially test system at low speeds first in open water during calm conditions. -
Page 31: Error Messages
Error Messages Alarms There are a number of possible A number of conditions will cause error messages that can be the AP47C to sound and flash the displayed on screen alarm message on the display. MOTOR SHORT Off Course Alarm... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Check circuit breaker (if applicable) Check in-line fuse of AP47C red wire Check all wiring connections AP47C Check Backlight setting AP47C does not move rudder when AUTO is selected C onfirm AP47C display is showing compass heading information & No alarm situation. C heck voltage is present at the AP47C motor connections (Yellow and yellow with black stripe) when AUTO is selected and a course change is applied. - Page 33 Troubleshooting - continued AP47C Display will not change from MANUAL STEER mode. Vessel speed may be below the set threshold, if USE RFU is set to NO. Check speed setting in the AP47C settings Vessel must be moving forward at or higher than that set speed.
- Page 34 Standard(s): EN60945/1997 CEI IEC945/1996 For TMQ International Pty. Ltd. Murarrie Queensland Australia. February 2020 Dale Sinclair, Manager 32 of 34 TMQ Electronics - AP47C Autopilot...
-
Page 35: Warranty
Warranty TMQ shall not be liable for damage or loss incurred resulting from the use TMQ products are thoroughly and operation of this product. inspected and tested before shipment from the factory and are warranted TMQ reserves the right to make... -
Page 36: Contact Information
Unit 18, 17 Rivergate Place Murarrie QLD 4172 T: +61 07 3640 5600 E: tmq@tmq.com.au www.tmq.com.au...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the AP47C and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers