Issue 1.0 16/12/99 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE HC30 HAND CONTROLLER The HC30 Hand Controller provides complete hand control of the TP20, TP30 and WP30 Cockpit Autopilots. It includes a clear, backlit liquid crystal display providing autopilot status and course information. The main components of the hand controller are described below: 1.1 Electronics PCB Handcontroller PCB...
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HC30 Hand Controller Calibration & Operation...
Issue 1.0 16/12/99 2 CALIBRATING AND OPERATING THE HC30 This Service Manual only contains calibration and operational information for those features of the hand controller which are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal calibration and operation please refer to the user manual.
Issue 1.0 16/12/99 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 LCD to PCB Assembly Refer to Drawing No. E03730. Fit Lighting Block (E01874) to the PCB as shown. Mount the LCD (E02531) into the LCD retainer, after first removing the protective coating, ensuring that the retainer has 2 lugs and 2 posts towards the top edge and the long row of pixels are at the bottom of the LCD.
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HC30 Hand Controller Mech Assembly Drawings...
Issue 1.0 16/12/99 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 5.1 PCB Assembly Introduction A common PCB is used for the SHC14 and HC30 Hand Controllers. The majority of components are fitted as common and the differences are highlighted on the circuit diagram using dotted boxes. The circuit diagram for the PCB is given in Drawing No.
Issue 1.0 16/12/99 PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION This Service Manual only contains programming and configuration information for those features of the hand controller which are not normally available to the end user. For details of normal programming and configuration please refer to the user manual.
Issue 1.0 16/12/99 FAULT FINDING 8.1 Common User Faults Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Refer to autopilot manual Cannot control autopilot with Break in cable link between HC30 and for installation instructions HC30 autopilot Check cable links Check autopilot is plugged On Power Up, HC30 beeps and ¥HC30 cannot locate autopilot in and all connections are...
Issue 1.0 16/12/99 8.2 Common Technical Faults Symptom Probable Cause Unit fails to power up Crystal failure or dry joint on crystal connection to PCB Faint display Capacitor C45 or C46 failed Unit operates normally, Diode D2 failed but display remains blank...
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