Octopus RS Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

OCTOPUS Type RS

Sailboat Drive

OC15276

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Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OCTOPUS Type RS Sailboat Drive OC15276...
Page 2 OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive OC15276VL REV B.doc Subject to change without notice...
Page 3 The information contained in this document is the sole property of Octopus Products Inc. Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of Octopus Products Inc. is prohibited. Octopus Products Inc will nor be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this document.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive Contents System Overview IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Planning Planning Determine Mounting Site for Drive Unit Determine Mounting Site for Connection Kit Determine Routing Path for Steering Cable Determine Length of Custom Steering Cable Installation Drive Unit –...
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Page 6: A1 System Overview
STEERING MECHANISM The Type RS Drive is designed to produce a maximum cable push/pull of over 450Nm/300lbs, which requires a peak power of 90 watts. This makes the unit capable of handling the vast majority of medium size sailboats up to 6500Kg/14300Ib displacement fully laden and 11m/37ft length.
Page 7: A2 Important Safety Information
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive A2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Ensure that the Helmsperson is made aware of the three following safety features when using the Autopilot. 1. Drive ‘Manual Release’ 2. Drive ‘Manual Override’ 3. Drive ‘Quick Release’ 1. MANUAL RELEASE A ‘manual release’...
Page 8 OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive 2. MANUAL OVERRIDE In the event of UNCONTROLLED automatic steering or other EMERGENCY situations, automatic return to MANUAL steering is provided through the operation of a thrust limiter. It is STRONGLY advised that the helmsperson be formally familiarized with this MANUAL OVERIDE procedure.
Page 9: A3 Installation Planning
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive A3. INSTALLATION PLANNING: When planning an installation, it is recommended that you follow 3 or 4 steps: STEP 1: Determine mounting site for drive unit. STEP 2: Determine mounting site for connection kit. STEP 3: Determine routing path for steering cable.
Page 10 OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive The selection of the steering cable entry/exit port does NOT have a preference. To provide more flexibility for routing the steering cable, the entry/exit port arrangement can be reversed. If ports are reversed, the steering direction will also be reversed.
Page 11: B2 Determine Mounting Site For Connection Kit
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive B2. STEP 2 – Determine Mounting Site for Connection Kit The Connection Kit must be mounted to stable hull structure. Any orientation is acceptable as long as the HO positions do not force the connection kit beyond its rotation limits.
Page 12: B3 Determine Routing Path For Steering Cable
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive B3. STEP 3 – Determine Routing Path for Steering Cable After establishing locations for Connection Kit & Drive Unit. Routing for Steering Cable must be determined. The cable routing should take into consideration the extreme movements of the steering mechanism during HO to HO steering.
Page 13: B4 Determine Length Of Custom Steering Cable
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive B4. STEP 4 – If Required - Determine Length of Custom Steering Cable If suitable site for drive unit based on a 6 foot steering cable is not available. Use a custom cable length.
Page 14: Installation
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive C. INSTALLATION C1. Installation of Drive Unit - Steering Cable & Spent Cable Tube Step 1 - Install Drive Unit Remove 2 x lock bolts, nuts and washers from ports and retain. ii. Position drive unit in final location. Verify position by simulating the steering cable connection whilst steering cable is NOT connected.
Page 15 OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive Step 2 - Install Steering Cable Either port can be used for steering cable entry. The most convenient for the installation should be selected. The spent cable tube attaches to the opposite port. Steering direction can be reversed either by reversing the motor brush leads or by software in the course computer setup.
Page 16 OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive Step 3 - Install Spent Cable Tube Install spent cable tube in exit port. ii. Install 2 x lock bolt, nut and washers into ports. Tighten and torque to 40-45 in-lbs (4Nm). OC15276VL REV B.doc...
Page 17: C2 Cable Connection Kit
OCTOPUS - Type RS Sailboat Drive C2: Installation of Cable Connection Kit The drive system can be fitted into much smaller space than rudder normal linear drives. For optimum performance - closely following the layout shown below is recommended. rudder post...
Page 18 OCTOPUS - TYPE RS Sailboat Drive There are 2 options for mounting the Universal Hub. Option 1 - Bracket Mounting ±105 RETRACTED steering cable end washer bracket 14.5 washer 66.5 nylock nut torque to 250 in lbs - 28 Nm (.26 inches)
Page 19: C3 Electrical Connections
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive Electrical Connections Step 1 - Cable Motor and Clutch Power Supply Clutch (white) -12v Clutch (Green) + 12v Motor (Red) +12v Motor (Black) - 12v Suppression bead Do not remove MOTOR & CLUTCH CABLE Following Auto Pilot installation guide and wiring diagram, connect 4 x 10 AWG wires with Auto Pilot junction box.
Page 20: C4 Mechanical Calibration
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive C4: MECHANICAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Disassemble the RFB module from the drive housing, by removing 2 attach screws. Complete the installation of the drive unit into the vessel and install the remote steering cable following the drive installation guide.
Page 21: D Dockside Set Up
OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive D: DOCKSIDE SETUP AND TESTING Grease the Universal connection kit on Installation by applying a grease gun to grease nipple. Due to the ‘Manual Release’ safety feature, when the yacht is not in motion it might be required to joggle the wheel/Tiller (move from side to side) to engage or disengage the drive.
Page 22: H Installation Envelope & System Specification
OCTOPUS - TYPE RS Sailboat Drive H: Installation Envelope & System Specification *786 rudder rudder type 2 connection post kitOC15SUK26 ***105 ***105 35° 35° R150 MIN nominal ** 2m (6 foot) steering cable other lengths available Min Space Required Based on 2m Steering Cable...
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Page 24 RS DRIVE SHORT STROKE SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION Maximum stroke............8.5in (216mm) Peak Thrust..............400Ibs / 180kg Max Rudder Torque............. 250ft-lb (340Nm) Hard Over Time............9-11 seconds Peak Current..............7 Amps Average Current ............. 2 Amps Tiller arm radius............7.4in /188mm Max displacement............