Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1-1 A typical PILOT 3300 system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1-2 Using the PILOT 3300 system with other instruments. . . . . . . . . . 6 1-2-1 Using other instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1-2-2 NavBus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1-2-3 NMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 PILOT 3300 system hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2-1 What comes with your PILOT 3300 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-2 Other parts required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 3-1 Installation sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3-2 Installation guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3-2-1 Location guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 3-2-2 Wiring guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 3-3 Installing the MCU600 (Main Control Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3-4 Installing the power supplies and steering drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3-4-1 Installing the power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 3-4-2 Installing the steering drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 3-5 Installing the RFU (rudder feedback unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3-6 Installing the Compass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 3-7 Installing the Gyro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 3-8 Installing the PILOT 3300 display unit and other instruments . .24 4 Dockside setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4-1 Start dockside setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 4-2 Calibrating the rudder feedback unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 5 Sea trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5-1 Calibrating the compass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 5-2 Aligning the compass and the rudder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 5-2-1 Aligning the compass (Align heading). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 5-2-2 Aligning the Rudder (Centre rudder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Appendix A - Specifications - MCU600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Appendix B - Specifications - NS3300 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Appendix C - User data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Note: This document has not been formally checked, it is for reference only. Reference Manual 3 Important It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducer/s in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices. The choice, location, and installation of all components in any autopilot system is critical. If installation is not correct, the unit can not perform at its designed potential. If in doubt, consult your Northstar dealer. Ensure that any holes that cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat's structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Using the PILOT 3300 system : The PILOT 3300 system is intended as an aid to save a helmsman from having to steer for long periods of time, not as the main means of steering the boat. The PILOT 3300 system is not intended for use in extreme weather, in adverse conditions or in water near other boats, dangerous waters or land. The PILOT 3300 system can not control the boat better than a helmsman. In adverse conditions steer the boat manually. Never leave the helm unattended. Keep a watch at all times. The helmsman should always monitor the course of the boat and the PILOT 3300 system and be ready to resume steering the boat manually. The performance of the PILOT 3300 system can be affected by the failure of a part, environmental conditions, improper installation and use. Northstar DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW. As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of manual. Please contact your nearest Northstar office if you require any further assistance. Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. Copyright © 2005 Northstar Limited. All rights reserved. Northstar is a registered trademark. 4 Northstar NS3300 Pilot System Intallation 1 Introduction Using this manual This manual describes how to install and set up the PILOT 3300 system. Refer to the separate PILOT 3300 Reference manual for information on how to operate the PILOT 3300 display unit. To install a PILOT 3300 system, you must perform installation, dockside setup and sea trials (see sections 3, 4 and 5). To fully set up a PILOT 3300 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). To verify that the PILOT 3300 system is operating correctly, perform sea trials (see section 5). Cleaning and maintenance Clean the parts of the PILOT 3300 system with a damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol or other solvents. Do not paint any part of the PILOT 3300 system except for the cables. 1-1 A typical PILOT 3300 system installation Display unit NavBus MCU600 Manual helm More display units Optional instruments WIND SPEED GPS NMEA Compass Gyro Clutch drive (optional) Power switch or switches and Light duty Heavy duty 12 V DC Power supply Steering drive Rudder control power protection Key Parts supplied with PILOT 3300 system Other parts required Optional parts Rudder Rudder feedback unit Note: Above shows typical installation only. Please refer to the information supplied with your drive for further information. Reference Manual 5 1-2 Using the PILOT 3300 system with other instruments 1-2-1 Using other instruments The PILOT 3300 system can use data from these instruments: GPS: A GPS or chartplotter, such as a Northstar 6000i chartplotter must be connected to the PILOT 3300 system for the PILOT to operate in GPS mode (see the PILOT 3300 Reference manual). Note: GPS must be via NMEA input. WIND: A wind instrument, such as a Northstar WIND series, must be connected to the PILOT 3300 system for the PILOT to operate in WIND mode (see the PILOT 3300 Reference manual). SPEED: A speed instrument, such as: Northstar's MULTI with a paddlewheel speed sensor or a GPS or chartplotter, such as Northstar's 6000i series can be connected to the PILOT 3300 system to increase steering accuracy. Note: The speed from a paddlewheel sensor is the speed that the boat is moving through the water. The speed from a GPS is the speed over the ground. If there is a water current then these two speeds will be different. If the PILOT 3300 system is connected to an instrument with a paddlewheel sensor and to a GPS, then the PILOT 3300 system will automatically use the speed from the paddlewheel sensor instrument. 1-2-2 NavBus NavBus is a Northstar proprietary system that allows systems of multiple instruments to be built using a single set of transducers. When instruments are connected by NavBus: If you change the units, alarms or calibration in one instrument, then the values will automatically change in all other instruments of the same type. Each instrument can be assigned to a group of instruments, called a NavBus group (see NavBus group in the Setup > Comms menu, in the PILOT 3300 Reference manual). If you change the backlight in an instrument in group 1, 2, 3 or 4 then the backlight will automatically change in the other instruments in the same group. If you change the backlight in an instrument in group 0 then no other instruments are affected. If an alarm sounds, mute it on any instrument which can display that alarm. For more information, refer to the NavBus Installation and Reference manual.tt Note: GPS must be via NMEA input. NavBus and the PILOT 3300 system The PILOT 3300 system will automatically work with additional PILOT 3300 displays. The PILOT 3300 system can receive wind data from Northstar's WIND over NavBus. The PILOT 3300 system can receive speed data from Northstar's MULTI over NavBus. 6 Northstar NS3300 Pilot System Intallation 1-2-3 NMEA NMEA is an industry standard, but is not as flexible as NavBus as it requires dedicated connections between instruments. The PILOT 3300 system has one NMEA input port and one port that can be configured to be an input or an output (See PILOT 3300 Reference manual). PILOT 3300 system NMEA inputs GPS: The PILOT 3300 system can receive NMEA GPS data from a compatible GPS or chartplotter, such as Northstar's 6000i series chartplotter: XTE (from APA, APB or XTE sentences) is required for the PILOT 3300 system to use GPS mode BRG (from APA sentences) and BOD (from APA or APB sentences) are optional and improve performance COG (from VTG sentences) is optional and can be displayed. WIND: The PILOT 3300 system can receive NMEA wind data from a compatible wind instrument: True or apparent wind direction (from MWV sentences) is required for the PILOT 3300 system to use Wind mode. SPEED: The PILOT 3300 system can receive NMEA speed data from a compatible paddlewheel or GPS instrument: SOG (from VTG sentences) is optional and improves performance. Note: If the PILOT 3300 system is connected to a Northstar series wind or speed instrument using NavBus, then the PILOT 3300 system will automatically receive and use the wind or speed data, and the NMEA connection need not be wired. PILOT 3300 system NMEA outputs The NMEA 2 port can be configured to be an input or to be output: either heading (HDG & HDT) and rudder angle (RSA) at once per second or heading (HDG) at ten times per second (see NMEA mode in the Setup > Comms menu, See PILOT 3300 Reference manual). Reference Manual 7 2 PILOT 3300 system hardware 2-1 What comes with your PILOT 3300 system MCU600 (Main Control Unit) Compass, with 10 m RFU - Rudder feedback unit PILOT 3300 Display unit (33 ft) attached cable Gyro, with 10 m (33 ft) attached cable Documentation · Warranty · Display unit mounting template · This Installation manual · Reference manual Protective cover for display unit 2 mm (#14) twin stranded cable for high current wiring Additional hardware · Mounting hardware · Cable cover · Strain relief · Spare fuses 2-2 Other parts required Power supply: The PILOT 3300 system requires two power supplies, both nominally 12 V DC: A heavy duty supply for the steering drive A light duty supply for the PILOT 3300 system electronics and display unit; this supply also powers any additional display units and other instruments. The power supplies require one or two switches and fuses or circuit breakers (see section 3-4). Steering drive: The PILOT 3300 system can power a hydraulic pump, constantly running pump set, hydraulic linear drive or mechanical drive rated at 12 V DC and up to 20 A. Rudder linkage: To link rudder to rudder feedback unit (see section 3-5). For wiring, see Select Wire Table in section 3-4-2. External beepers or lights (optional ): The external output is switched to ground, 30 V DC and 250 mA maximum. If the beepers and lights require more than 250 mA total, fit a relay. Other marine instruments (optional): Wind, speed or GPS instruments can be connected (see section 1-2). Other parts: For systems of several instruments, wiring and connectors are required. Northstar junction boxes can simplify wiring several Northstar instruments together (see section 1-2 or the NavBus Installation and Reference manual). C ...