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- Page 1 P4 Remotes for P4 Autopilot Systems Installation & Operation Manual TS4 Full Follow Up Remote NF4 Non-Follow up Joystick Remote COMPLIES WITH CE REGULATIONS PN 29010102...
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Page 3: Installation & Operation Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of ComNav Marine’s TS4/NF4 Remote for P Series Autopilot Systems! At ComNav, we are proud of our prominence as a leader in the design and manufacture of marine autopilot systems. Our dedication to performance and reliability will ensure your satisfaction with the Remotes. -
Page 4: Document History
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Welcome Document History Revision Date Description 10 August, 2018 first release - 2 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
ComNav Remote Installation & Operation Table of Contents Table of Contents Installation & Operation Manual ....................... 1 Welcome ..............................1 Document History ............................2 Table of Contents ............................3 List of Figures ............................5 List of Tables .............................. 5 Introduction ..............................7 Overview of the TS4 Remote ........................ - Page 6 ComNav Remote Installation & Operation Table of Contents Appendices ............................... 27 Multi SPU Installation ..........................29 Care & Maintenance ..........................29 Specifications ............................29 Index ................................31 User Notes ..............................37 - 4 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 7: List Of Figures
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Tables & Figures List of Figures Figure 1 – P Series Autopilot System (partial diagram) ................9 Figure 2 – Mode Buttons ........................... 21 Figure 3 – TS4 / NF4 LCD Screen ....................16,24,25 List of Tables Document History............................ - Page 8 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 6 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 9: Introduction
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Introduction - 7 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... - Page 10 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 8 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 11: Overview Of The Ts4 Remote
Introduction Overview of the TS4 Remote The TS4 Remote is designed to work with ComNav’ s P4 Autopilot System. The TS4 Remote allows the vessel operator to control the P4 Autopilot’s steering functions from a workstation, flying bridge, on the side or stern decks, or any other remote location on the vessel. -
Page 12: About This Manual
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation About this Manual This manual provides essential information for the safe and reliable operation of the ComNav Remotes for P4 Autopilot Systems. You are urged to read this manual in its entirety before you use your autopilot for the first time, and to keep it handy until you become thoroughly familiar with the operation of your autopilot. -
Page 13: Manual Format
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Manual Format This manual has been formatted to be printed on both sides of the pages of the manual, and on standard Letter-sized paper (8.5” x 11”). If you have obtained this manual as a soft-copy, please note that it is in Adobe®... - Page 14 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 12 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 15: Installation
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Installation - 13 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... - Page 16 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 14 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 17: Technical Requirements
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Installation Technical Requirements The following are the basic technical requirements that should be met before installation of the TS4 Remote on your vessel. For information regarding the installation of the complete P4 Autopilot System, consult your P4 Installation & Operation Manual. -
Page 18: Figure 3 - Ts4 / Nf4 Lcd Screen
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation If the SPU is not in a normal operation mode, a P4 remote will wait in start up mode, and show a screen like below: Figure 3 – TS4 / NF4 LCD Screen After the first power up in a P4 system (with a P4 SPU present), your P4 remote however is fixed to that particular SPU, and will not automatically change. -
Page 19: Operation
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation - 17 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... - Page 20 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 18 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 21: User Interface
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation User Interface P4 Autopilot Remotes have 4 buttons and a tiller or Joystick as the user input interface. The table below shows their functions in under different operation mode. Button Button Action Operation mode... -
Page 22: Display Controls
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation Display Controls You can make adjustments to the display brightness through the button. BRIGHTNESS This refers to the brightness of the LCD backlighting. There are 8 levels available; a level of “1” is the minimum level of backlight, while 8 is the brightest. -
Page 23: Normal Usage
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation Normal Usage Taking Command In order to use the Remote, it is first necessary to “take command” away from the control head unit in the system. Check to see that the Station Lock setting on the Control Head is set to “Unlock”. Then press and hold CMD button on the Remote until the letter “R”... -
Page 24: Standby (Stdby) Mode
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation STANDBY (STBY) Mode If the Remote is In-Command, press STDB button to return to STANDBY Mode. No controls on the Remote will have any effect on the vessel’s rudder. Mode selection menu If the Remote is In-command, press Mode button will bring up a list of all available modes (except Standby mode). -
Page 25: Change Course In Nf4
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation Change Course in NF4 When NF4 Remote is in command and in AUTO mode, moving the Joystick handle UP will switch the mode to AUTO mode, while moving it DOWN will switch to STBY mode. -
Page 26: Shortcut Functions In Nfu
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation Shortcut functions in NF4 If you have an NF4, aside from using buttons to change operation mode, you have a quick access to many functions by using the joystick. Table below shows a summary of these operations. -
Page 27: Off Mode Or Sleep Mode
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation Device inst. This is the combined value of field 3 and field 4 of NMEA 2000 PGN 60928. If you make a change to this value, it only takes effects at the next power cycle/on-off cycle. - Page 28 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Operation - 26 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 29: Appendices
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Page 31: Multi Spu Installation
There are no user-serviceable parts or adjustments inside the Remote enclosure. Should the unit become damaged in any way, return it to an authorized ComNav Dealer. A few precautions will keep the unit in prime condition and result in years of trouble-free service: •... - Page 32 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Appendices - 30 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 33: Index
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Appendices Index - 31 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... - Page 34 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Appendices - 32 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
- Page 35 ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation Index Index Double-press ............10 Press ..............10 Installation ............13 Press and hold ............ 10 Maintain .............. 10 Technical Requirements ........15 Momentary press ..........10 Warranty ............1, 15 Power Supply ............. 15...
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Page 37: User Notes
ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation User Notes - 35 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... - Page 38 User Notes ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 36 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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Page 39: User Notes
User Notes ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation User Notes - 37 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1... - Page 40 User Notes ComNav P4 Remotes Installation & Operation - 38 - Document PN 29010102 V1r1...
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