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Item Description
Important Considerations
Helm control
Helm control
This cable should be installed only if you are
data cable
connecting the autopilot to optional NMEA 0183
devices, such as a wind sensor, a water-speed
sensor, or a GPS device
Connection
NMEA 2000
This cable should be installed only if you are
power cable
building a NMEA 2000 network. Do not install
this cable if there is an existing NMEA 2000
network on your boat.
The NMEA 2000 power cable must be
connected to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
NMEA 2000
The helm control and the CCU must be
network
connected to a NMEA 2000 network using the
included T-connectors
Considerations).
If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network
on your boat, you can build one using the
supplied cables and connectors
Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the Autopilot
System).
ECU
CCU
The CCU can be mounted in a non-submerged
location near the center of the boat, in any
orientation
Considerations).
The CCU must be located away from sources of
magnetic interference.
ECU power
The ECU must be connected to a 12 to 24 Vdc
cable
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge
CCU cable
To extend this cable to reach the ECU,
extensions (sold separately) may be necessary
(CCU Mounting and Connection
Considerations).
This cable connects to the alarm and the
Shadow Drive.
Pump
This diagram shows only the electrical
connections for the pump (sold separately).
Detailed installation instructions are included
with the pump.
Alarm
The alarm provides audible alerts from the
autopilot system, and should be installed near
the helm control
Shadow Drive
The Shadow Drive must be installed properly in
the hydraulic steering line, and connected to the
CCU cable
(NMEA 0183
Considerations).
(NMEA 2000 Connection
(Building a
(CCU Mounting and Connection
(Power Cable
Extensions).
(Installing the
Alarm).
(Installing the Shadow
Drive).
Component Layout
Single-Helm Layout
NOTE: This diagram is for planning purposes only. If needed,
specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed
installation instructions for each component.
Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram.
Item Description
Important Considerations
Helm control
Pump
ECU
12 to 24 Vdc
The ECU must be connected to a 12 to 24 Vdc
battery
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge
The NMEA 2000 power cable must be
connected to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
CCU
The CCU can be mounted in a non-submerged
location near the center of the boat, in any
orientation
Considerations).
The CCU must be located away from sources of
magnetic interference.
NMEA 2000
The helm control and the CCU must be
network
connected to a NMEA 2000 network using the
included T-connectors
Considerations).
If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network
on your boat, you can build one using the
supplied cables and connectors
Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the Autopilot
System).
Dual-Helm Layout Guidelines
NOTE: This diagram is for planning purposes only. If needed,
specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed
installation instructions for each component.
Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram.
Item Description
Important Considerations
Helm control
12 to 24 Vdc
The ECU must be connected to a 12 to 24 Vdc
battery
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge
The NMEA 2000 power cable must be
connected to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
Pump
ECU
(Power Cable
Extensions).
(CCU Mounting and Connection
(NMEA 2000 Connection
(Building a
(Power Cable
Extensions).
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