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- Page 1 AP-WRC2 Autopilot Wireless Remote Control INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Rev 0.2 August 2013...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.2.2B ..................13 UTTON SSIGNMENTS 4.2.3C ....................14 HANGING 4.2.4C ....................14 HANGING OURSE 5 Support................16 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING................16 5.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT..............17 5.3 SALES & SUPPORT................18 SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine UK Ltd. Contents of this handbook © Madman Marine Pty Ltd... -
Page 4: Introduction
(Transmitters) Illustration 1: AP-WRC2 Remote Control Parts Identification Your Madman Marine remote control provides wireless control of Raymarine autopilots with SeaTalk. It has been designed for owner installation and is ready for use after making 3 electrical connections to the existing autopilot and installing batteries in the fobs. -
Page 5: Specifications
External Antenna (optional) Recommended for boats longer than 8m or where the mounting location prevents adequate signal reception. Note: The supplied cable is already terminated at the AP-WRC2 enclosure. The free end has bare wires prepared for termination in screw terminals. -
Page 6: Optional Accessories
The antenna is adjustable in all directions to suit various mounting orientations of the AP-WRC2 receiver. If the optional external antenna is fitted then the mounting location and orientation will also need to take into account the additional space to accommodate the antenna as well as provide best antenna performance. -
Page 7: Important Information
If any problems arise during use, turn the AP-WRC2 off at its on/off switch and determine whether the problem persists with the AP-WRC2 turned off. Do not use the remote control while underway if any problems are evident or if you suspect the remote control is causing problems. -
Page 8: Installation
3 Receiver Installation 3.1.1 Overview The AP-WRC2 receiver must be mounted to a flat surface inside the boat’s cabin where it will be protected from water and mechanical damage. The receiver does not need to be in direct line of sight of the... -
Page 9: Ounting Location
• Proximity to equipment or cabling which called cause interference to or be interfered by the AP-WRC2. There are two flanges on the receiver enclosure which have holes provided for mounting to any flat surface with screws (2 required). -
Page 10: Electrical Installation
Although the supplied cable has individually screened conductors to reduce the effects of interference from electromagnetic noise (EMI) care should still be taken in selecting the route the cable of the AP-WRC2 is to take. The cable should be kept as far as possible from the following items: •... - Page 11 Installation & User Manual Rev 0.2 ST1000+ and ST2000+ Run the cable from the AP-WRC2 mounting location to the rear of the autopilot bulkhead connector. Terminate the bare wires in the terminals of the bulkhead connector as shown in Drawing 2...
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Page 12: Nstallation Finish Off
Chapter 2 Installation Course Computer (e.g. S-1, SPX5 - SPX30) Run the cable from the AP-WRC2 mounting location to the course computer. The cable will typically enter at the bottom of the course computer enclosure. Terminate the bare wires into the screw terminals of a spare SeaTalk port of the course computer. -
Page 13: Operation
10 degrees to both port and starboard. Do not proceed until you are satisfied the autopilot is operating normally. 3. Switch on the AP-WRC2 at it’s on/off switch (switch to ‘I’). Watch for the LED indicator on the AP-WRC2 to flash 3 times indicating start (If the LED does not flash after turning the switch on, refer to the troubleshooting section). - Page 14 Chapter 4 Operation 7. Press Button C (or D) on the AP-WRC2 fob and verify that the number displayed on the autopilot changes by 10. 8. Press the ‘Standby’ button on the autopilot to select Standby mode (for ST1000/ST2000+ a flashing letter ‘C’ appears next to the value on the autopilot display).
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Page 15: Normal Operation
AP-WRC2 Installation & User Manual Rev 0.2 NORMAL OPERATION 4.2.1 General The fob (transmitter) buttons replicate the functions available from the autopilot to provide the same course changing and auto-tacking functionality. In addition, the autopilot mode can be changed between Standby, Auto, Wind Vane and Track from the fob. -
Page 16: Hanging Mode
Chapter 4 Operation 4.2.3 Changing Mode The buttons are assigned the following mode change functions: Long Press Button A select 'Auto’ mode Long Press Button B select ‘Standby’ mode *Buttons A & B select ‘Wind Vane’ mode ... - Page 17 AP-WRC2 Installation & User Manual Rev 0.2 Sometimes fob button presses are missed by the Autopilot which usually occurs when the Autopilot is in ‘Auto’ mode and is still adjusting to a new position (even though it may appear to have stopped moving). If this occurs just press the required fob button again.
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Page 18: Support
WRC2 receiver flashes 3 times when power is first turned on. Press any of the fob buttons while observing the red LED of the AP-WRC2. If the red LED illuminates when buttons are pressed then the AP-WRC2 has power and is responding to button presses. -
Page 19: Battery Replacement
The fobs are not shipped with batteries due to restrictions on transporting lithium batteries by air and so new batteries must be installed in the fobs before using the AP-WRC2. Separate the two halves of the fob by using your fingernail to gently pry the fob apart. -
Page 20: Sales & Support
Chapter 5 Support SALES & SUPPORT For all sales and support enquiries, contact: Neil Finlayson Madman Marine Pty Ltd. Ph. 0412 MAD MAN (+61 412 623 626) sales@madmanmarine.com www.madmanmarine.com...
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