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- Page 1 AP47 AU TO P I LOT Installation and Service Manual (TMQ AP47 - SS35) 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warnings AP47 Autopilot System Installation of System Components Overview System Block Diagram System Components / Installation Guides Installation Rudder Feedback Unit Installation & Wiring Wiring Information Initial Operational Settings Motor Direction – Automatic Set Up Motor Direction – Manual Set Up... -
Page 4: Warnings
(AP47R only). manual mode when the vessel is stationary as the system will In addition the AP47 has to be continue to drive the rudder to the connected to a drive unit which end of its travel and damage the controls the rudder actuator system system can result. -
Page 5: Installation Of System Components
Installation of Display Unit System Components: Position: The AP47 Head unit should be mounted in a position accessible to the steering position and protected Ensure you have all the components of the autopilot. from direct rain or salt water • Select a dry position Tools required: •... -
Page 6: Overview
PILOT CONTROL (optional) DISPLAY UNIT Additional Equipment Required (not standard supply) 1. Drive motor – to allow the AP47 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 AP47 - 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
ELECOM Electronic Compass AP47 CDU Installation Guide (E-Compass V.3) - The AP47 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 • Solid state electronics with tilt and • Check other side of bulkheads and roll compensation up to 35degrees. deck heads for magnetic interfering type objects before mounting. E-Compass Installation Guide: • Mount the compass horizontally • IMPORTANT! The compass must with the arrow (bow) pointing to the be fitted in an area at least 1 meter front of the vessel, preferably on a...
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Page 10: Rudder Feedback Unit
(for outboard engine to prevent water damage or physical installations) damage. 6. To complete the install, use the AP47 advanced menu to calibrate the rudder limits and centre point of the RFU. 8 of 28 TMQ AP47 - SS35... - Page 11 Rudder Feedback Unit RUDDER PIVOT POINT Installation Diagram X = THE DISTANCE A = THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FROM THE RUDDER TURNING CENTERS OF PIVOT TO THE THE RFU AND RUDDER MOUNTING HOLE FOR SHAFT THE RFU ADJUSTMENT BLOCK ALIGN BOTH THE RUDDER TILLER ARM X1 = X2 AND RFU ARM TO...
- Page 12 Rudder Feedback Unit Rudder Feedback Unit Wiring CONNECT TO TMQ RFU-S RFU 5V AP47 RUDDER FEEDBACK RUDDER 14m Supplied Cable RFU WIPER UNIT LTW-6PIN 10 of 28 TMQ AP47 - SS35...
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Page 13: Installation & Wiring
Installation & Wiring Reversing pump or linear drive systems REVERSING PUMP OR LINEAR DRIVE UNIT TMQ RFU-S TMQ RFU-S RUDDER RUDDER FEEDBACK FEEDBACK UNIT UNIT E-COMPASS E-COMPASS GPS (NMEA0183) COMMON CLUTCH GPS (NMEA0183) +VE FOR OUTPUT IS -VE CLUTCH SWITCHED... -
Page 14: Wiring Information
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 AP47 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: Initial Operational Settings
Settings • Route suitable two core cable (10 amp min) from motor to AP47 display The initial set up of the AP47 is • Connect motor cable to the yellow done once the system installation and yellow/black motor wires at... -
Page 16: Motor Direction - Automatic Set Up
Automatic Set up Available on the AP47R version only. To commence: Factory default setting is 04 and • Switch power on to AP47 should only be altered during sea trials • MANUAL light is lit • AP47 in MANUAL • Press MODE button until display •... -
Page 17: Backlighting
Backlighting Compass Heading When using the autopilot at night, the • Switch on power to AP47 backlighting can be turned on. • Check display heading - example H 123 • Press MODE four times AP47R • Check this heading against a •... -
Page 18: Compass Calibration
• Slowly turn boat in a circle routine and continue as above • Display shows dOnE when calibration is complete Press MODE or AUTO to return AP47 to MANUAL operation. Compass Alignment Parameters List: The compass may need to be aligned with a known heading 1. - Page 19 1. Reverse Delay 4. Minimum Speed in Knots Sets the delay time between Set at 1 knot in the factory, it gives rudder movement direction the minimum speed acceptable for changes. The purpose of this turning on the autopilot in NO RFU parameter is to prevent damage to mode.
- Page 20 Range: 0 to 99 so it could be recommended to Recommended: 5 select the different routine. 0 is for PID. 1 is for a conventional Bang Bang Linear system. 18 of 28 TMQ AP47 - SS35...
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Page 21: Adjusting The Pid Control
Steering Control period However, this proportional value Adjusts the timing routine of the may be not enough when the Steering PID routine. Slightly vessel’s direction is being disturbed related to the speed of the by some force that takes it from its rudder. -
Page 22: Ap47 Default Settings
F. XTE Integral Gain Multiplier 0 to 99 G. Control Calculation Period 0 to 99 H. Heading offset. -10.0 to +10.0 I. Baud Rate GPS 4800 4800 - 57600 J. Baud Rate Compass 4800 4800 - 57600 20 of 28 TMQ AP47 - SS35... -
Page 23: Setting Up Your Gps Unit
• 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 AP47 will be able to steer from each waypoint to the next without intervention. 28/02/2020... -
Page 24: Definition Of Terms
Definition of Terms Overview of Operation AP47 Display: The operational MANUAL Mode: “H***” control unit with LCD display and The autopilot display unit shows the push buttons. current heading. The Manual LED will show YELLOW. Heading: This is the magnetic... -
Page 25: Testing Procedure
5. Press arrow button to operate steering in that direction 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 magnetic heading display on AP47 10. Return steering to centre 28/02/2020 23 of 28... -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting
AP47 display shows LOSP when AUTO selected (when using GPS input) • Check speed setting in parameter AP47 Display is not displaying any adjustment is greater than one heading and no light is lit. • Vessel must be moving forward. - Page 27 AP47 does not move rudder when AUTO is selected Confirm AP47 display is showing compass heading information & No alarm situation. Check voltage is present at the AP47 motor connections (Yellow and yellow with black stripe) when AUTO is selected and a course change is applied.
- Page 28 Troubleshooting - continued AP47 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 AP47 settings Vessel must be moving forward at or higher than that set speed.
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Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity
Tel: +61 7 3640 5600 Fax: +61 7 3640 5699 Declares under our sole responsibility that the products: AP47 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... -
Page 30: Warranty
TMQ Electronics shall not be of shipment from the factory. By liable for damage or loss incurred returning the enclosed questionnaire resulting from the use and operation and registering the product. - Page 31 (This page intentionally left blank)
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