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- Page 1 M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E S E A...
- Page 3 Instruction manual Simrad WP10 Wheelpilot...
- Page 4 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise with- out prior permission from Simrad Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Instruction manual CONTENTS General 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Technical Summary Operation 2.1 General 2.2 Engaging the Clutch 2.3 Autopilot Mode 2.4 Adjusting Course 2.5 Autotack 2.6 Rudder Movement (Gain) 2.7 Seastate 2.8 Autotrim Configuration 3.1 Scaling 3.2 Calibration Mode 3.3 Adjusting Gain 3.4 Adjusting Seastate Installation 4.1 Fitting the Wheelpilot... -
Page 6: General
The WP10 has been designed so that, while it rep- resents the state of the art in marine autopilots with many advanced features, it remains very simple to operate, using only five keys to access all functions. -
Page 7: Technical Summary
Instruction manual 1.2 Technical Summary WHEELPILOT WP10 SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage 12v DC (10v-16v) Power Consumption 0.06A (Standby) (Typical) 0.75A (Auto) Fig 1.1 - Wheelpilot dimensions 234mm (9.2 in) 165mm (6.5 in) 550mm (21.6in) Page 7... -
Page 8: Operation
Wheelpilot WP10 2 Operation 2.1 General Clutch Off The Wheelpilot powers up in Standby mode, indicat- ed by a flashing LED next to the STBY/AUTO key. The two direction LEDs above the Port and Starboard keys are always dimly lit, which provides night illu- Clutch On mination for the keypad. -
Page 9: Autotack
To initiate autotack, press and hold the TACK key, fol- lowed by either the Port or Starboard key, depending TACK TACK on which direction you wish to tack (Fig 2.4). The WP10 has a factory preset autotack angle of 110º. STBY STBY AUTO 2.6 Rudder Movement (Gain) The Wheelpilot uses highly advanced steering soft- Fig 2.4 - Initiating Starboard autotack... -
Page 10: Seastate
Wheelpilot would be overworked, causing unnecessary strain on the unit and excessive drain on the batteries. All Simrad Wheelpilots will contin- uously monitor corrections applied to the wheel over the course of a voyage, and allow a “dead band”... -
Page 11: Configuration
Instruction manual Configuration 3.1 Scaling Before using the Wheelpilot, it is necessary to pro- TACK TACK gram in the steering sensitivity, which is related to the number of turns that the wheel makes between end stops. This will determine the amount of steer- STBY STBY ing correction the Wheelpilot applies. -
Page 12: Calibration Mode
Wheelpilot WP10 3.2 Calibration Mode To adjust the Gain and Seastate settings of the Wheelpilot it is necessary to enter Calibration mode, which can be done whilst the Wheelpilot is in either TACK TACK Standby or Autopilot mode. Press and hold the TACK key, followed by the CAL key (Fig 3.2). -
Page 13: Installation
Instruction manual 4 Installation 4.1 Fitting the Wheelpilot With correct preparation, the Wheelpilot can be installed in under an hour. However, it is impor- tant that it is fitted correctly to operate to its max- imum efficiency. Please read this section thor- Packing pieces oughly before attempting installation. - Page 14 11. If necessary, move the Wheelpilot forward or back along the guide rods until the wheel spoke fits equally between the clamps. 12. Clip the Simrad badge onto the spoke clamps (Fig 4.8). 13. Spin the wheel from lock to lock and check that the Wheelpilot rotates freely and smoothly.
- Page 15 Instruction manual Spoke clamps Badge Wheel nut Socket head bolts Attaching Badge Fig 4.8 - Fitting of Wheelpilot If there is any oscillation at any point of rotation, this is due to the Wheelpilot being mounted slightly off-centre. Check that the pedestal clamp is not too low or too high, and that the pedestal mount and the pilot are exactly parallel to the wheel.
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Page 16: Electrical Installation
Wired To SKT100). Brown +12v DC The WP10 should be wired to the 12v power sup- ply in accordance with Fig 4.10. Blue Fig 5.10 - Wiring connections - WP10 • Run the cable through the pedestal using a suit- able grommet. -
Page 17: Appendix
5 Appendix 5.1 Advice On Operation The Simrad Wheelpilot, when used correctly, can maintain as good a course, on most points of sail as a skilled helmsman, with the advantage that they never lose concentration where a human may begin to show lapses of concentration after as little as ten minutes. -
Page 18: Fault Finding
Wheelpilot WP10 5.2 Fault Finding Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Pilot consistently over or * Gain setting is respectively too high * Adjust gain setting (see under compensates when a or too low. section 3.3). course error is detected * Steering sensitivity scaling has been * Enter the correct scaling for the vessel (see section 3.1). -
Page 19: Auto Compass Calibration
Instruction manual 5.3 Auto Compass Calibration Although the Wheelpilot’s internal compass is extreme- ly accurate, after installation it is necessary to calibrate the compass to compensate for any deviations caused by objects surrounding it on board the vessel. TACK TACK With the vessel motoring along slowly (2–3 knots) in calm conditions and the Wheelpilot in Standby mode, engage the clutch and press the Starboard key a num-... -
Page 20: Spares & Accessories
Although your Wheelpilot should seldom need servicing, for optimum performance we recom- mend that the belt is replaced every three or four seasons. Replacement belts are available from your local Simrad agent, and we recommend that the belt is replaced professionally to ensure cor- rect fitment and calibration. - Page 24 M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E S E A...