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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Simrad Margate Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although...
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Wheel Pilot WP10 & WP30 Section 1 Introduction...
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Two models are available to suit all wheel steered sailing boats up to 12M (40 ft) in length. The WP10 is a high power, wheel autopilot which delivers up to 70Nm torque and is suitable for vessels up to 10m (32 ft) in length The WP30 –...
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Wheel Pilot WP10 & WP30 Section 2 Operation...
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Issue 1.1 19/09/03 OPERATING SIMRAD This Service Manual only contains operating instructions for those features of the Simrad Wheel Pilot range that are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal operation please refer to the appropriate Simrad Instruction Manual.
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 19/09/03 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS General Assembly. Refer to Drawing No. E03515 (E03516 for WP30). With the exception of the extra cable loom in the WP30, assembly is identical. Note: Lubricant is not required; all components should be assembled dry.
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 19/09/03 Pulley Magnets Sub-Assembly. Refer to Drawing No E03050 and the sketch below and fit the magnets noting that it is important to maintain the correct polarity. Wiring to PCB Assembly. Refer to the sketch below, cut the wires to length, prepare them by stripping, twisting and tinning the ends and solder them to the PCB as shown.
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 19/09/03 Refer to Drawing No.E03018 and fit a Rubber Grommet 190013 to the Rear Backing Ring E03018. Peel off the backing paper from the self adhesive side of the Connector Seal E02985 and stick this to the Rear plate where shown. Apply Hellerman Sleeving Oil to the Motor Cable of the PCB Case Assembly and guide the cable through the grommet as the PCB Case Assembly is offered up to the rear plate and pull the cable through so that the case sits onto the seal.
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 19/09/03 Final Assembly. Refer to the sketch below and set the clutch handle to the midway position. Position the clutch roller plate so that the two rollers on the plate are equidistant about the 16T drive pulley. Fit the belt as shown, and push the clutch lever up to capture the belt. Check all the rollers are loose.
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NB. Components shown in on the circuit diagram, Drawing No. E03372, are not in circuit when the PCB is used with WP10 or TP10. The cable loom to connect them is absent from these products. Configuration Links. The Links, L1, L2 and L3, are used to configure the Microprocessor...
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Introduction. The Hall Effect PCB is a generic item which can be used for both Tillerpilots TP10, TP20 and TP30 and Wheelpilots WP10 and WP30. For Tillerpilots, the Hall Effect devices are mounted vertically into the PCB and horizontally for Wheelpilots. The circuit diagram for the Hall Effect PCB is given in Drawing No.
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Hall Effect PCB Circuit Diagram E03182 Component Lists and Layouts Common PCB Assembly Detail E03178 Hall Effect PCB Assembly Detail E03184 Early Version WP10 / TP10 Assembly Detail E03181 Early Version WP30 / TP20/30 Assembly Detail E03178 (Pre Iss. 6)
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Wheel Pilot WP10 & WP30 Section 7 Programming and Configuration...
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 23/09/03 PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION This Service Manual only contains programming and configuration information for those features of the autopilot which is not normally available to the end user. For details of normal programming and configuration please refer to the appropriate user...
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 23/09/03 FAULT FINDING Common User Faults Common user faults are described in the Diagnostics Guide included in the User Manual. Common Technical Faults None Yet Identified...
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Wheel Pilot WP10 & WP30 Section 9 Spare Parts Detail...
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Keypad Protector WPPK14 WP30 Control Case WPPK15 Clamp Kit WPPK16 Pedestal Mount Kit WPPK17 WP10 Keypad WPPK18 WP10 Front Gearbox Case WPPK20 Spoke Cams WPPK21 WP10 Control Case WPPK23 WP100 Front Gearbox Case WPPK24 WP100 Keypad WPPK25 WP100/300 Drive Ring...
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Background Information In furtherance of the company policy of continual development, the two Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in use in the WP10 /TP10, E03181 and the WP30 / TP20 / TP30, E03178, have been re-engineered to improve quality and reliability.
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An urgent investigation has been initiated to quantify the problem and seek a solution. Reporting All instances of Wheel Pilots experiencing this problem should be reported to the manufacturing unit, Simrad-Navico, Product Support, by mail, Fax or E-Mail: ron.farragher@simrad.com quoting the pilot type and serial number.
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 23/09/03 Technical Note FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE SERVICE MANAGER NUMBER PS 155 PRODUCT Wheel Pilots WP10 / WP30 SUBJECT Excess Drag on Wheel Pilot With Clutch Disengaged DATE 4 October 2001 Background Information Technical Note PS152 dated 5 July 2001 described the very limited occurrence of excessive drag on Wheel Pilots with the clutch disengaged which made the wheel difficult to turn.
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SIMRAD Issue 1.1 23/09/03 Identification The failing belts bear the legend “DAVCO made in Italy” and have a distinct “greenish” hue. The more flexible belts are yellow in colour and bear the legend “863 SYNCHROFLEX AT 5/825”. Implementation To preserve the load capability, drive belts should only be replaced in the few instances where the combination of spinning tolerance and belt type causes a failure.
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Please note that the Sales Manager should have a copy of this Technical Note as it includes a strategy to offer a special service opportunity which will aid all of your customers who have either a WP10 or a WP30. For further information please contact Tim Bell at Simrad Margate.
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3) SPECIAL UP-GRADE SERVICE OFFER TO PRODUCT OUT OF WARRANTY We want to offer a Win – Win situation to Simrad and our customers and feel that we should offer a very special service deal that will bring in the pilots and allow us to up-grade the pilots that might cause problems in the future.
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(WPPK35) and labour. It should be stressed that this is a special offer that will not be repeated. The transfer price to distribution of the Kit WPPK 35 is £10 ( Please note that this is under cost price to Simrad Margate and the benefit should be passed on to the customer)
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