INTERFERENCE CAN ENDANGER YOUR OWN OR OTHER VESSELS. IF A GPS IS CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM AND USED AS THE HEADING SOURCE AT A SPEED OF ONE KNOT OR LESS THE SYSTEM WILL DISENGAGE FROM AUTO. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
*Dashed line (RFU) only for applicable for SP-110R. The SP-110 display provides full control of the autopilot system and indicates different modes for heading, course to steer and rudder angle. The system requires a supply voltage of 12 Volts DC. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
The SP-110 must have a direct connection to power supply via a 15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp fused circuit and an isolating switch. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Ensure motor (yellow) and clutch (green) wires are not touching together before connecting power to the SP-110 Connect red wire to + 12 volts DC Connect black wire to – 12 volts DC SP-110 Display (Rear) Wiring Diagram SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Use non magnetic screws (304 grade stainless steel) Run cable to SP-110 display position (keep away from other cables) Connect compass cable to SP-110 compass socket Compass Mounting SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Note: Pin locations are relative to pin 1 which always has a dot adjacent. NOTE: The rudder feedback is factory aligned. The arm should not be removed or loosened the shaft as this will affect the “O” ring seal. Octopus Mechanical Drive RFU Connections SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Connect one clutch wire to green wire at SP-110 Connect second clutch wire to + 12 VDC voltage supply Note: If a linear hydraulic drive is used, the connections are for mechanical drive. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Solenoid Valve use, Wire the solenoid valves to Yellow and the 12 volt power feed and Yellow with Black stripe and 12 volt power feed on second terminal block. Ensure 12 volt is via a suitable fuse, less than 5 amps. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Display indicates compass heading – example H123 Press ◄ - rudder should move to port Press ► - rudder should move to starboard If direction is incorrect, reverse the yellow wires. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Press MODE again until display shows SL - - (starboard limit) Turn boat helm until rudder reaches required angle – example 28º stbd Press ◄ and ► together to save this setting Press AUTO to return to MANUAL SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Display changes back to 1 – 06 (example if setting was increased by one) Press ► again to access the next routine and continue as above Press MODE or AUTO to return SP-110 to MANUAL operation. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
3. Dead Band 4. Pulse Frequency 5. Minimum Speed 1 (knot) rf – 0 6. No RFU 7. Not used 8. Auto Trim Timer A BOD Correction Factor 15 B Pulse type C Wind damping SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Off Course Alarm In AUTO mode an audible alarm of 3 “beeps” per second will sound when boat heading is greater than 45º from the desired course. The ALARM light will also flash on and off. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
This is specially useful for sailboats. JOG Mode: When the autopilot is in manual mode, ◄ (port) or ► (starboard) buttons may be pressed and the steering will be driven in the relevant direction. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
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Press arrow button to operate steering in that direction Check that rudder moves in correct direction Check Rudder direction follows change request Check Course change provides sufficient Rudder movement Check magnetic heading display on SP-110 10. Return steering to centre SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
Check sentence in GPS unit for correct data output Check route is set up or selected in the GPS unit Check location fix at the GPS unit. Check location fix at the GPS unit. SI-TEX SP-110 – SS30 10/25/2011...
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