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- Page 1 YACHTPILOT YP500...
- Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Navico Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
For Worldwide Warranty details, please refer to the Warranty Card supplied with this unit. 2.1 General 2.2 Autopilot Mode (Compass) A list of official worldwide Navico dealers is included in the Warranty Card. 2.3 Adjusting Course 2.4 Steer To Wind 2.5 Navlock™... -
Page 4: General
General In the event of the Yachtpilot YP500 failing, the LED located under the terminal bay cover can be used to identify the potential source of the problem - 1.1 Introduction The Navico Yachtpilot is a powerful and compact below deck autopilot suitable for mechani-... -
Page 5: Technical Summary
6.4 Fault Finding 1.2 Technical Summary Symptom Probable Cause Remedy YACHTPILOT SPECIFICATIONS Pilot will not enter AUTO mode. Rudder limits not entered. Enter rudder limits (see 5.3) Course Computer YCP500 Rudder limits configuration failed. Check all connections. Supply Voltage 12v DC (10v-16v) Faulty connection to PLF500 Replace fuse. -
Page 6: Operation
Operation 6.3 NMEA Sentences Received 2.1 General The NMEA0183 information required for full functionality while in NavLock is as follows - The keypad of the Yachtpilot has been TACK Cross track error designed to be very simple to operate. Using Bearing to destination waypoint only five keys (Fig 2.1) it is possible to perform Arrival at waypoint indication... -
Page 7: Steer To Wind
6.1 Advice On Operation 2.4 Steer To Wind The Navico Yachtpilot when used correctly can maintain as good a course, on most points of sail as a skilled helmsman, with the advantage that it never loses concentration where a human As the Yachtpilot is fully NMEA0183 com- may begin to show lapses of concentration after as little as ten minutes. -
Page 8: Navlock
5.4 Seatrial / Compass Calibration 2.5 NavLock ™ Before proceeding any further, it is recom- The Yachtpilot’s inbuilt NMEA interface mended that the compass is calibrated to com- TACK TACK allows it to be connected to NMEA0183 com- pensate for any magnetic deviation caused by patible equipment such as GPS, Decca, LORAN, ferrous objects surrounding it on the boat Plotters and other navigational receivers. -
Page 9: Autotack
5.3 Setting Rudder Limits 2.6 Autotack This two-stage procedure is used to - The Yachtpilot has a built-in autotack facili- ty, allowing easy tacking of the vessel when sin- a) define the maximum limits of the YLF500 gle or short handed. An autotack is only possi- pushrod stroke. -
Page 10: Performance Optimisation
Performance Optimisation 5.2 Compass Orientation The Yachtpilot uses highly advanced steer- The PHS500 compass can be mounted in ing software, which constantly assesses how the one of four orientations - 0º, 90º, 180º or 270º boat is being affected by the prevailing condi- to the bow (Fig 5.1). -
Page 11: Seastate
All COURSE COMPUTER YCP500 Navico Yachtpilots continuously monitor correc- 1. Is the Course Computer in a dry location away from excessive heat and vibration? tions applied to the rudder over the course of a 2. -
Page 12: Installation
BATT – terminal 564mm (22.2 in) Max (Fig 4.16). 364mm (14.3in) Min 4. While any NMEA0183 compatible naviga- tional receivers and windvanes should interface – – with the Yachtpilot, Navico cannot guarantee 228mm BATT NMEA YC500 YHS500 YLF500 DRIVE YLA500 operation with other manufacturer’s equip-... - Page 13 The tillerbolt is a quick release fixing used to link the actuator ram to the tiller/quadrant (Fig 4.2) and should always be used. The rudder of the vessel and the ram should be set to the mid position when installing, and the drive should be installed so that it is horizontal (i.e parallel to the move- ment of the tiller/quadrant).
- Page 14 4.6 Fitting Course Computer YCP500 10.0 The ideal location for the course computer is in a moisture, heat and vibration free area, somewhere between the boat’s power source and the drive unit to minimise power cable lengths. The course computer should be mounted vertically with the cooling fin upper- most, and be easily accessible once installed.
- Page 15 4.4 Fitting Control Unit YC500 The drive mounting foot can be mounted in any orientation, providing that the direction The Yachtpilot control unit YC500 is held in of the thrust is in the same plane as the arc of place using a single bolt system, requiring only Swivel nut the tiller.
- Page 16 4.2 Installation Checklist - YLA500 4.3 Linear Feedback Unit YLF500 The YLF500 is the linear feedback unit which measures the rudder angle. As this is crit- Please complete this checklist after installing the linear drive unit. ical to the efficient performance of the Yachtpilot, it is important that the YLF500 is properly installed with the maximum possible stroke - minimum 150mm (6.0in), otherwise it...
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