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T R EL L E B O RG M A R I N E A N D I N F R A S T RU C T U R E
SafePilot P3
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 T R EL L E B O RG M A R I N E A N D I N F R A S T RU C T U R E SafePilot P3 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The SafePilot P3 is a fixed installed navigation built-in battery power backup which will power the system for Pilots. It is independent of the vessel system for a minimum of 5 hours.
  • Page 3 Contents SafePilot P3 What’s in the box Technical specifications System overview Installation...
  • Page 4 What’s in the box...
  • Page 5 10m Vulcanizing tape ....T 1 pc. SafePilot P3 positioning unit ..U 1 pc. iPad with SafeCaptain....V 1 pc.
  • Page 6 Technical specifications GNSS GNSS RECEIVER SafePilot P3 includes a dual-antenna GNSS Tracked Systems: GPS / QZSS, Galileo, receiver, able to compute a highly accurate GLONASS, BeiDou. heading and position. Below is the specification Frequencies: L1C/A, L2C, L1OF, L2OF, E1B/C, for the GNSS receiver and GNSS antennas.
  • Page 7 NETWORK DGNSS CORRECTIONS (NTRIP) INERTIAL MOTION UNIT (IMU) Protocol: Networked Transport of RTCM via SafePilot P3 includes intelligent filtering, that can Internet Protocol (NTRIP) provide Heading, Rate of Turn and Dead Reckoning if GNSS signals are obstructed. UDP Port: 2102 Gyro Bias Instability: ≤...
  • Page 8 System overview The figure below shows a typical system overview the Heading, and one combined UHF&AIS antenna of a SafePilot P3 installation, with the SafePilot for the built-in AIS receiver and UHF radio. P3 unit is located inside the wheelhouse. The...
  • Page 9 Wi-Fi connection. A 3m long cable is 1. Locate a suitable place for the SafePilot P3 provided to make the installation through box inside the wheelhouse. the ceiling possible. The hole should be a.
  • Page 10 Choose a location to mount the antennas that is quiet from a radio frequency b. The SafePilot P3 uses two GNSS antennas, standpoint. This spot should provide an one named “P” and another named “H,” to unobstructed view of the horizon and be compute position and heading.
  • Page 11 Installation After doing a thorough planning of the installation, you are now ready to install the equipment. Please follow the instructions in this chapter very carefully! INSTALLING BRACKETS AND ANTENNAS: 2. Install the GNSS antenna “P” (Part D) onto 1. Mount the brackets for the GNSS antenna (Part the bracket on the starboard side or in the aft G) at the suitable locations you have found.
  • Page 12 RUN THE COAXIAL CABLES Ensure proper cable management by 120m of coaxial cable (Part I) is delivered with securing the cable to the railing with cable the system which should be sufficient. This cable ties (Part R). needs to be cut to length, one for each antenna and connected with a connector at both ends.
  • Page 13 10. Measure the required length of the cable for 12. Ensure proper cable management by securing the GNSS Antenna “H” (Part E) to connect it the cable to the railing with cable ties (Part to the P3 unit located inside the wheelhouse. Cut the coaxial cable (Part I) to this length.
  • Page 14 16. Take one end of the cut Coax cable for AIS 17. Ensure proper cable management by securing Antenna (Part F), and crimp N-Connector (Part the cable to the railing with cable ties (Part K) to the cable. a. Refer to the guidelines in Appendix 3 and/ or watch the video on the provided USB stick.
  • Page 15 INSTALL THE P3 UNIT INSIDE THE WHEELHOUSE 21. Attach the P3 unit (Part U) to the designated location using the four included screws. 23. Find the coaxial cable labeled “HDG” (Part M) a. Crimp the TNC-connector (Part J) to the cable, following the instructions in Appendix 2 and/or the video found on the a.
  • Page 16 25. Locate an appropriate position to install the 26. Connect the other end of the cable (Part C) to Wi-Fi antenna (Part A) using the supplied the TNC-connector on the P3 Unit labled cable (Part C). “Wi-Fi” a. Drill a 13mm hole in the roof and mount 27.
  • Page 17 FINISHING UP 28. Check that cables has been secured with 30. Take photographs of all parts of the cable ties and that all connectors has been. installation. These images may be needed if you contact support or a technician. 29. Locate the QR Code (Part Q) and place it in the wheelhouse, near the pilot plug, a.
  • Page 18 APPENDIX 1 – MECHANICAL LAYOUT OF P3 UNIT...
  • Page 19 APPENDIX 2 – INSTRUCTION HOW TO MOUNT TNC CONNECTOR CABLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION BODY CONTACT PIN FERRULE DIAGRAM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Step 1: STRIP AS SHOWN. [.591] [.280] [.138] Step 2: SLIDE FERRULE " C " OVER CABLE. Step 3: PUT PIN " B " ON CENTER CONDUCTOR AND SOLDER OR CRIMP IN "...
  • Page 20 APPENDIX 3 – INSTRUCTION HOW TO MOUNT N CONNECTOR N-CON BODY CONTACT PIN FERRULE DIAGRAM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Step 1: STRIP AS SHOWN. Step 2: SLIDE FERRULE " C " OVER CABLE. Step 3: PUT 0.4 MM GAGE IN PLACE , INSERT CABLE'S CENTER CONDUCTOR INTO CENTER PIN "...
  • Page 21 Connect the iPad to a WiFi with internet sure that data is received. You see that by access and open SafeCaptain. observing that information is present in the top bar indicated by arrow 1 and 2. Connect to the SafePilot P3 network.
  • Page 22 To replace the internal battery email safepilotp3@trelleborg.com before this date APPENDIX 6 – ORIENTATION OF SAFEPILOT P3 UNIT INSIDE THE WHEELHOUSE The SafePilot Control Unit can be installed in eight different orientations. Below pictures are seen from above, upper left shows the default orientation.
  • Page 23 FURTHER INFORMATION & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDANCE For step by step guidance and instructuctions on: For generic questions in relation to installation and SafePilot P3 please see our FAQs by visiting Registering SafeCaptain www.safepilotp3.com/support. Updating SafeCaptain License Pending (error message) Data Validation...
  • Page 24 Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. WWW.TRELLEBORG.COM/MARINEANDINFRASTRUCTURE LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/trelleborg-marine-and-infrastructure YouTube: Youtube.com/c/TrelleborgMarineInfrastructure Facebook: TrelleborgMarineandInfrastructure Twitter: @TrelleborgMI Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure...