Kongsberg Simrad WHEELPILOT WP32 Service Manual
Kongsberg Simrad WHEELPILOT WP32 Service Manual

Kongsberg Simrad WHEELPILOT WP32 Service Manual

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Karl Mabe
May 19, 2025

Spoke clamp wp30

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Mr. Anderson
May 23, 2025

The spoke clamp for the Kongsberg WHEELPILOT WP32 is a rubber clamp that fits over the toothed spoke pillars on the Wheelpilot ring. The holes in the clamp are offset, allowing the gap between the pillars to be adjusted by rotating the clamp so the wheel spoke is held securely between them.

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Summary of Contents for Kongsberg Simrad WHEELPILOT WP32

  • Page 1 WHEELPILOT WP32 SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 Simrad Margate Ltd Star Lane, Margate, Kent CT9 4NP,UK Telephone +44 (0) 1843 290290 Facsimile +44 (0) 1843 290471 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OPERATION DIS-ASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Circuit Schematics Component Lists and Layouts PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION FAULT FINDING Common User Faults...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 1 Introduction...
  • Page 4 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 INTRODUCTION TO THE WHEELPILOT WP32 The Wheelpilot WP32 combines highly sophisticated electronics with advanced software and a powerful mechanical drive, which can supply up to 80Nm torque, to provide accurate and reliable steering performance under a variety of different conditions with minimal current consumption. The WP32 is entirely self-contained, all components –...
  • Page 5: Operation

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 2 Operation...
  • Page 6 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 OPERATING SIMRAD This Service Manual only contains operating instructions for those features of the Simrad Wheelpilot range that are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal operation please refer to the appropriate Simrad Instruction Manual.
  • Page 7: Disassembly / Assembly Instructions

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 3 Disassembly / Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 8 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Disassembly. Refer to Drawing No. E04591. Drive Ring. Lay the pilot on the bench with the Drive Ring facing downwards. Using a 2.5mm Allan Key, loosen the 6 x Button Headed Screws (200231) (E03018) until the Drive Ring can be released from the main assembly.
  • Page 9 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 Clutch Handle Assembly. (E03045) Fit Adjusting Screw E03039 into the boss of the Clutch Handle E02989, ensuring that the slot in the head of the screw can be seen through the slot in the side of the boss. Fit the Tension Adjuster E02988 Drive Ring Assembly.
  • Page 10 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 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. PCB Case Assembly. (E04593) Into the case bottom fit a compass and support assembly and secure using 2 off No.
  • Page 11 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 When the motor solder joints are made, fit a tie wrap around the Mu metal shield and the Black and Red wires to retain shield and wires. Hall Effect PCB Wiring and Gearbox Cover Fitting. (E04592) Solder the Blue, Yellow, Green and White wires onto the Hall Effect PCB E03184.
  • Page 12 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 Complete a full functional check.
  • Page 13: Mechanical Assembly Drawings

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 4 Mechanical Assembly Drawings...
  • Page 14 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS General Assembly : WP32 E04591 Rear Plate Assembly E03018 Drive Ring Assembly E03046 Clutch Plate Assembly E03047 Gearbox and Ring Assembly E03086 Gearbox Assembly E03050 PCB Case Assembly E04593 Clutch Handle Assembly E03045 Gearbox Ring / PCB Pod Assembly E04592 Junction Box Assembly : WP32...
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  • Page 27: Circuit Descriptions

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 5 Circuit Descriptions...
  • Page 28 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Common PCB Assembly Introduction. The PCB Assembly is a common item to all Wheelpilots and Tillerpilots. Refer to Drawing No. E04506. Supply and Regulation. The Tillerpilots are designed to work from a 12V source. Protection against incorrect polarity is provided by D1 and D4.
  • Page 29 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 P4.5 P4.6 P4.7 P5.0 TACKKEY TACK Key (S4) P5.1 PORTKEY PORT Key (S1) P5.2 STBDKEY STBD Key (S2) P5.3 AUTOKEY STBY/AUTO Key (S3) P5.4 NAVKEY NAV Key (S5) P5.5 P5.6 P5.7 P6.0 P6.1 P6.2 Hall Effect Feedback (PIN 2) P6.3 Hall Effect Feedback (PIN 3) P6.4...
  • Page 30 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 to P5.4, normally pulled to +5V via resistors R7 to R11, are “scanned” by the microprocessor to detect if any of the switches have been operated and pulled the line LOW. NMEA Data In. NMEA data is optically isolated by IC5 and then fed into Port P8.0 of the microprocessor.
  • Page 31 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 EMC. Capacitors with values of 100pF, 100nF and 1nF are extensively used to decouple noise from switched data lines. Two A.C. coupled connections labelled “CHASSIS”, routed via capacitors C63 and C64, were provided for interconnection to the internal metalwork for EMC purposes. Tests have confirmed that connection is not required.
  • Page 32: Circuit Diagrams

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 6 Circuit Diagrams...
  • Page 33: Circuit Schematics

    SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Circuit Schematics Common PCB Circuit Diagram E04506 Hall Effect PCB Circuit Diagram E03182 Junction Box Circuit Diagram E04552 Component Lists and Layouts Common PCB Assembly Detail E04508 Hall Effect PCB Assembly Detail E03184 Junction Box PCB Assembly Detail E04554...
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  • Page 40: Programming And Configuration

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 7 Programming and Configuration...
  • Page 41 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION This Service Manual only contains programming and configuration information for those features of the autopilot, which are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal programming and configuration please refer to the appropriate user manual.
  • Page 42: Fault Finding

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 8 Fault Finding...
  • Page 43: Common User Faults

    SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 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.
  • Page 44: Spare Parts Detail

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 9 Spare Parts Detail...
  • Page 45: Accessories

    SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 SPARE PARTS DETAIL Spares Packs WPPK1 Rear Bearing Ring WPPK2 Motor Assembly WPPK6 Gearbox Case WPPK8 Compass Assembly WPPK10 Drive Ring Assembly WPPK11 Gearbox Assembly WPPK12 Keypad Protector WPPK15 Clamp Kit WPPK16 Pedestal Mount Kit WPPK20 Spoke Cams &...
  • Page 46: Technical Notes

    Wheelpilot WP32 Section 10 Technical Notes...
  • Page 47 SIMRAD Issue 1.0 28/05/04 TECHNICAL NOTES Technical Bulletin PS184 Dated 26/04/2004 SimNet Data Source Selection...
  • Page 48 TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. PS184 DATE: 26/04/2004 SimNet Data Source Selection IS12 & SimNet Enabled Cockpit Pilots Background Press and hold the right hand key of the instrument (Wind, Data, Mega or Compass as One of the features of SimNet is that the user can required) then powerup continuing to press and select specific data sources when multiple sources hold until the display appears.
  • Page 49 The Instruments and Pilots are cleared down by following the relevant steps above but without any SimNet data connected, just power. Contact Information If you have any further queries, please contact : Duncan Riddle Manager, Customer Support Duncan.riddle@simrad.com Simrad Margate Star Lane, Margate, Kent CT9 4NP, United Kingdom Tel +44 (0) 1843 290290...

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