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NETWORK ACP PILOT INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING MANUAL BROOKES & GATEHOUSE LTD Premier Way Abbey Park Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DH Engla

1 - 9 • Clip the display head into the mounting bracket. • Secure the display head with the thumb nuts supplied (if required). NMEA INTERFACING T

5 - 31 SELECTING POWER STEER MODE 1. With the autopilot in standby, STBDY. 2. Select the commissioning mode by pressing AUTO and OFF keys together

6 - 1 SECTION 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING INTRODUCTION ______________2 UNCOMIS UNCOMMISSIONED ____________________3 RUD ERR RUDDER REFER

6 - 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING INTRODUCTION The Pilot Control Unit is continually monitoring the Pilot and Network System for correct operation. If an error

6 - 3 UNCOMIS UNCOMMISSIONED Fault description: Rudder not commissioned or memory has been corrupted. Check list: 1. Has rudder ever been succe

6 - 4 to the rudder reference should be 4.5 to 5.0 volts (between Red-Blue). With someone moving the helm, the signal measured between (Blue-Green)

6 - 5 Check list: 1. Is the Heavy duty power supply circuit breaker for the autopilot drive switched on? 2. Check installation, look for any slac

6 - 6 6. If the fault only occurs intermittently or under heavy loads. Use power steer mode to move rudder while restricting movement by holding whee

6 - 7 NO NMEA NO NMEA DATA Fault description: XTE data from position fixer has stopped. Check list: 1. Check XTE display on Pilot Display unit

6 - 8 TRIP CURRENT TRIP Fault description: The voltage/current limit circuit for the drive motor or the clutch has tripped. ACP1 12V Drive Motor -

6 - 9 Check list: 1. If other displays show Pilot data, check installation of Pilot display or suspect faulty Pilot display. 2. If no Pilot data on

1 - 10 NMEA OUTPUT NMEA output is via the network cable connection tail, use a special 3m NMEA output cable 610-OA-030 (Red sig+, Blue sig-). Depen

1 - 11 HAND-HELD CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION The hand-held remote controller is a waterproof unit that has six function buttons and a status LED to i

1 - 12 MAN OVERBOARD BUTTON (MOB) DESCRIPTION The man overboard alarm button (MOB) is a large red waterproof switch with 15 metres/45ft of two-core

1 - 13 ACP JOYSTICK DESCRIPTION The joystick allows direct control of the vessel's rudder via the autopilot control electronics. The unit i

1 - 14 MOUNTING PROCEDURE • To ensure correct steering sense the unit is marked with two indents, the unit must be installed with these forward. •

1 - 15 RUDDER REFERENCE UNIT (RRU) DESCRIPTION The Rudder Reference Unit (RRU) is a sealed high specification potentiometer in a robust casing, p

1 - 16 KEY POINTS WHEN INSTALLING THE RRU • General consideration must be given to the steering system and its geometry before starting the RRU ins

1 - 17 The example shown is a plan view of a typical system with a tiller arm and quadrant. When viewed in elevation, the ram drive arm and rudder

1 - 18

1 - 1 SECTION 1 SYSTEM UNITS SECTION 1 SYSTEM UNITS ...1 SITING THE ACP UNIT...

1 - 19 The RRU can be mounted in many different positions and orientations depending on the layout of the steering system. If the maximum rudder

1 - 20 The rudder hard over angle should only be limited by the rudder stops and not the RRU linkage. Check that when hard over the RRU arm and drag-

2 - 1 SECTION 2 RUDDER DRIVE OPTIONS RAM DRIVE UNIT __________________________________2 DESCRIPTION _____________________________________2 BLUE RAMS(D

2 - 2 RAM DRIVE UNIT DESCRIPTION A compact DC driven reversible hydraulic pump and hydraulic cylinder assembly for boats without hydraulic steering

2 - 3 RAM DRIVE TYPE RAM SIZE1 BLUE RAM SIZE 1 BLUE RAM SIZE 2 BLUE RAM SIZE 3 BLUE ACP UNIT ACP1 ACP2 ACP2 only ACP2 only MOTOR SUPPLY 12V DC 12V

2 - 4 RAM-T1-12Vmidstroke = 505mm ACP1 only d= 73.31/2 max Tiller arm Offset Thrust Torque at Torque at Torquerudder angle mm mm (peak midships midsh

2 - 5 RAM DRIVE UNIT DIMENSIONS - BLUE SIZE 1 AND 2 ACTUATORS AND BLUE RAMS.

2 - 6 SIZE 1 & 2 HYDRAULIC DRIVE PUMP DIMENSIONS PUMP AND RAM DRIVE UNIT DIMENSIONS - BLUE SIZE 3 (REFERTO TABLE 2-5)

2 - 7 RAM DRIVE UNIT INSTALLATION General consideration must be given to the steering system and its geometry before starting the installation.

2 - 8 KEY POINTS ON INSTALLATION • Check that the steering gear is in good condition. Rectify any steering defects prior to installation of the ram.

1 - 2 ADVANCED CONTROL PROCESSOR UNIT DESCRIPTION The Advanced Control Processor (ACP) Unit contains all the electronics for the autopilot operatio

2 - 9 A TYPICAL RAM DRIVE UNIT LAYOUT (REFER TABLE 2-5) b = tiller armlengtha=half max rudder angled

2 - 10 RAM MOUNTED PARALLEL TO VESSELS CENTRE-LINE (REFER TO TABLE 2-5)

2 - 11 KEY POINTS ON INSTALLATION. • Make sure that the rudder angle is limited by the rudder stops and not the limit of travel of the ram arm. Fail

2 - 12 VERTICAL BULKHEAD INSTALLATION.(REFER TABLE 2-5) b= tiller arm55=da=half max rudder angle

2 - 13 SPLITTING THE RAM DRIVE UNIT IMPORTANT NOTE: When dealing with any hydraulic system great care must be taken to ensure that a high degree of c

2 - 14 BLUE HYDRAULIC DRIVE PUMPS DESCRIPTION The Reversible Hydraulic Drive Pump has a small high speed pump driven by a 12 or 24V DC permanent mag

2 - 15 KEY POINTS ON INSTALLATION A position should be chosen convenient for the steering system hydraulic delivery lines. • The site should be rigi

2 - 16 HYDRAULIC DRIVE PUMP DIMENSIONS Type 1 and 2 Type 3 88.9mm(3.5)centres50.8mm(2.00)centres4 holes φ 7.0mm(0.28)240 mm(9.45)105mm(4.13)80mm

2 - 17 HYDAULIC DRIVE PUMP INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE: When dealing with any hydraulic system great care must be taken to ensure that a high degree

2 - 18 10. When satisfied that the steering is fully bled manually, apply power to the pump unit. 11. Turning the wheel fully from lock to lock will

1 - 3 The 12V ACP 1 Unit will control the following rudder drive options: • Size 1/12V Hydraulic Ram Drive RAM-T1-12V blue • Size 1/12V Hydraulic

2 - 19 HYDRAULIC DRIVE PUMP INSTALLATION EXAMPLES Single Station System Example Dual Station System Example

2 - 20 Dual Station System With Bypass Example Dual Station Pressurised System Example

3 - 1 SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL RUDDER DRIVE OPTIONS OUTDRIVE DRIVE UNIT____________________________________2 DESCRIPTION ____________________________

3 - 2 OUTDRIVE DRIVE UNIT DESCRIPTION A compact reversible 12V DC hydraulic pump/reservoir unit with actuating cylinder for autopilot control of outd

3 - 3 OUTDRIVE DRIVE UNIT - DIMENSIONS

3 - 4 ROTARY DRIVE UNIT DESCRIPTION A compact reversible 12V or 24V DC motor and gearbox, with an electrically operated clutch acting on the output s

3 - 5 ROTARY DRIVE UNIT DIMENSIONS

3 - 6 ROTARY DRIVE SPROCKET WHEEL SELECTION The number of teeth on the drive sprocket wheel must be chosen to match each installation. The following

3 - 7 • Check hardover time using formula: Hardover time = Number of turns of Driven sprocket x 3 x (Driven teeth/Driver teeth) e.g. har

4 - 1 Section 4 ACP UNIT INSTALLATION CABLE AND CONNECTION INFORMATION ... 2 EMC COMPLIANCE...

1 - 4 SITING THE ACP UNIT • It is recommended that the ACP unit is mounted with the cable entry points downwards. It must not be mounted with the ca

4 - 2 CABLE AND CONNECTION INFORMATION EMC COMPLIANCE B&G equipment is designed to be operated in leisure craft. Every care has been taken in i

4 - 3 • All cables should be routed at least 1m / 3ft from cables or components that carry or generate high currents, e.g. alternators, starter mot

4 - 4 PILOT DRIVE UNIT CABLES ALL RUDDER DRIVES - HEAVY DUTY POWER CABLES TOTAL CABLE LENGTH B&G CABLE PART No. COPPER AREA CABLE GAUGE UPTO 8m/

4 - 5 ACP UNIT TERMINAL DETAILS NOTUSED WIRE COLOUR CODING AND ABBREVIATIONS WIRE COLOUR TABLE R Red V Violet BLK Black Y Yellow BL Blue O Oran

4 - 6 CLUTCH VOLTAGE SELECTION NOTE: The ACP1 Computer Unit does not have dip switches for clutch voltage selection. The clutch output voltage is fix

4 - 7 ACP2 DIP SWITCH LOCATION NOTE: When reassembling the computer unit ensure that the connector in the top left-hand corner of the PCB mates to

4 - 8 NETWORK AND ALARM CONNECTIONS Cable 135-0A-096NOTUSED Cable 612-0A-064 (6 metres) (cut off green wire)

4 - 9 REMOTE COMPASS CONNECTIONS NOTUSED

4 - 10 HANDHELD, MOB AND JOYSTICK NOTUSED

4 - 11 HYDRAULIC RAM DRIVE CONNECTIONS

1 - 5 ACP REMOTE COMPASS UNIT DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT NOTE: This external fluxgate compass unit can ONLYbe used with ACP Pilot Systems or Networ

4 - 12 BLUE RAM SOLENOID WIRING DETAILS The following information applies to the Size 1, Size 2 and Size 3 Blue Rams only. 1. Remove the solenoid

4 - 13 HYDRAULIC PUMP CONNECTIONS Hydraulic Pump12V

4 - 14 STERNDRIVE DRIVE UNIT CONNECTIONS

4 - 15 12V/24V ROTARY DRIVE CONNECTIONS ++DRIVESUPPLYINDRIVESUPPLYOUTTS1TS2 TS3TS4RRUMOBBOATSPEEDBlBrALMBlBrCLUGRBlBlRGRBlkNETGWRBlkCOMPASSO/GO/

4 - 16 CONTINUOUS DRIVE UNIT CONNECTIONS These are general wiring instructions only, showing the installation of the Computer Unit outputs to drive t

4 - 17 PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID CONNECTION These are general wiring instructions only, showing the installation of the ACP 2 Computer Unit outputs to

4 - 18 DIRECT PADDLE INPUT CONNECTION TS1TS2 TS3TS4RRUMOBBOATSPEEDBlBrALMBlBrCLUGRBlBlRGRBlkNETGWRBlkCOMPASSO/GO/GYGWJOYSTICKBlRBlRGHAND HELDPle

4 - 19 LINEAR FEEDBACK CONNECTION For Linear Feedback installations, connect the wires from the sensor to the processor using the reference table b

4 - 20 NON-B&G PADDLEWHEEL CONNECTION Using a non-B&G speed sensor (SEE PAGE 4-21). The speed sensor must have a speed signal output from a

4 - 21 ACP UNIT PADDLE TERMINALS (TS3) FUNCTION CABLE 135-0B-098 GREEN SPEED SIGNAL INPUTRED WIRE RED NOT USED NOT USED BLA

1 - 6 SITING THE COMPASS UNIT • Mount the unit upright on a flat, vertical bulkhead. • A safe distance from external magnetic interference: • 1m/3ft

5 - 1 SECTION 5 COMMISSIONING NETWORK PILOT COMMISSIONING______________________________3 PILOT INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ______________________________

5 - 2 RESETTING THE RUDDER MIDSHIPS POSITION __________________23 CALIBRATION OF THE PILOT COMPASS ________________________24 CHECKING THE COMPASS OFF

5 - 3 NETWORK PILOT COMMISSIONING Before the Network Pilot can be used, it is necessary to set and calibrate various parameters. This procedure is c

5 - 4 BLUE SIZE 3 RAM INSTALLATION CHECK LIST 1. The base foot of the ram and pump have been firmly bolted into position 2. The Reservoir has been fix

5 - 5 LINEAR FEEDBACK UNIT INSTALLATION 1. Ensure that the Linear Feed back unit is firmly clamped to the side of the Linear actuator using the b

5 - 6 TO ENTER COMMISSIONING MODE With the autopilot in Standby, press AUTO and OFF key at the same time. The display will change to the following d

5 - 7 RE-ENTERING COMMISSIONING MODE When the autopilot has been commissioned it is possible to change the values that have been set by pressing the

5 - 8 COMMISSIONING ALONGSIDE Set the following parameters prior to a sea trial. BT TYPE Select type of boat SET RDP Rudder end stop Port SET RDS

5 - 9 COMMISSIONING ALONGSIDE The following commissioning parameters will be set in this section of commissioning: 1. BT TYPE Select type of boat

5 - 10 SELECTING THE BOAT TYPE There are three selections available: SAIL For all sail boats. POWER D For power boats with displacement. PO

1 - 7 NETWORK PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION The Network Pilot Display is designed to be mounted above or below deck. The display head allows control

5 - 11 SETTING THE RUDDER END STOPS Before the Network PILOT can be used it must know the position of the rudder end stops. SETTING THE PORT END ST

5 - 12 SETTING THE MIDSHIPS POSITION Press SETUP key, select SET RDM. Move the rudder to the amidships position. Press ENTER to set the MID po

5 - 13 SELECTING THE RUDDER DRIVE TYPE Depending upon the type of rudder drive unit fitted the PILOT controls the rudder drive motor in different wa

5 - 14 RUDDER HARD-OVER TIME To finish the rudder end stop commissioning procedure the autopilot must calculate the rudder hard-over port to hard-ov

5 - 15 Press the SETUP key to display ST RDT. Press ENTER key, the autopilot will drive the rudder to the port end stop position. Then it will measu

5 - 16 BOAT LENGTH Boat waterline length must be entered into the autopilot for it to steer accurately. This value can be entered in Metres or Feet.

5 - 17 MAGNETIC DIP ANGLE BOATS FASTER THAN 20 KNOTS ONLY All magnetic compasses are effected by ‘Northerly turning errors’ in the Northern Hemisphe

5 - 18 SETTING THE MAGNETIC DIP VALUE Press SETUP key, select DIP 0. Press ENTER key, Display flashes. Adjust the value, ▲= value up ▼= value dow

5 - 19 COMPASS ALIGNMENT The Compass Alignment electronically compensates for the misalignment between the autopilot's fluxgate compass and

5 - 20 VERIFY OPERATION OF RUDDER DRIVE • Power Steer mode can be used to verify that the Rudder Drive is operating correctly. • Turn the wheel so th

1 - 8 SITING THE PILOT DISPLAY HEAD All Network Instruments are designed for mounting on or below deck. Select a display site that is: • At a conveni

5 - 21 It is now necessary to carry out a Sea Trial to finish the autopilot Commissioning. IMPORTANT NOTE: Until all parameters have been set or che

5 - 22 COMMISSIONING SEA TRIAL The commissioning sea trial should be carried out in open water on a calm day. The procedures for the remainder of th

5 - 23 ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT 1. Steer the boat onto a suitable heading, allow time for the boat to settle on this course. 2. Select autopilot mode C

5 - 24 Press SETUP key, select SET RDM. Move the wheel to the midships position. Check that the boat settles onto a steady, straight course. Press

5 - 25 3. Keep turning until PASS or FAIL is displayed. If FAIL shows the swing was unsuccessful, the display will return to 000º and the procedure w

5 - 26 CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC RUDDER GAIN LEARNING 1. Steer the boat onto a suitable heading, allow time for the boat to settle on this course. 2. Se

5 - 27 8. If the rudder gain value is too low, the autopilot will understeer, causing sluggish steering. If the rudder gain value is too high, the au

5 - 28 RUDDER GAIN VALUE TABLE BOAT TYPE DEFAULT VALUE TYPICAL VALUES SAIL BOATS 0.50 0.3 to 1.0 POWER BOATS 1.25 1.0 to 3.0 NOTE: The factory se

5 - 29 BOAT LAG CORRECT BOAT LAG INCORRECT SETTING THE BOAT LAG VALUE The autopilot must be disengaged and commissioning mode selected to adjust t

5 - 30 CALIBRATION OF DIRECT SPEED INPUT The ACP computer unit can take a direct speed input from a Paddle-Wheel with a hall effect output (also ref