Introduction; A Typical Explorer Ap380 System Installation - NorthStar EXPLORER AP380 Installation And Operation Manual

1 Introduction

Using this manual
This manual describes how to install and set up
the Explorer AP380 system. Refer to the Explorer
AP380 Operation Section for information on how
to operate the Explorer AP380 display unit.
To install a Explorer AP380 system, you must
perform installation, dockside setup and sea trials
(see sections 3, 4 and 5).
To fully set up a Explorer AP380 system after
a part has been changed or if a problem is
suspected, perform dockside setup and sea trials
again (see sections 4 and 5).

1-1 A typical Explorer AP380 system installation

Manual helm
Rudder
control
6
Display
unit
NavBus
Clutch drive
(optional)
Steering
drive
Rudder
Northstar Explorer AP380 System Installation and Operation Manual
To verify that the Explorer AP380 system is
operating correctly, perform sea trials (see
section 5).
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the parts of the Explorer AP380 system with
a damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoid abrasive
cleaners, petrol or other solvents.
Do not paint any part of the Explorer AP380
system except for the cables.
More
display
units
0
MCU60
Power switch or
power protection
Key
Note: Above shows typical installation
only. Please refer to the information
Rudder
supplied with your drive for further
feedback
information.
unit
Optional instruments
WIND SPEED
Compass
switches and
Parts supplied with Explorer AP380 system
Other parts required
Optional parts
GPS
NMEA
Gyro
Light duty
Heavy duty
12 V DC
Power supply