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Rate of turn sensor/ single axis gyro: Choosing the correct location for installing the ROT sensor

(gyro) is of great importance to obtain the right steering characteristics of the auto pilot. Check

the following instructions for correct installation:

Position of the gyro as near to the waterline as possible

Position the gyro as near to the centre line of the hull as possible

Place the gyro, horizontally, at a stable platform, try to avoid installation in the

column of,- or in the lifting wheelhouse.

The arrow on the gyro sensor housing needs to be placed parallel to the length

direction of the ship.

Install the gyro housing on the supplied shock absorbers. Avoid contact with oil and

grease

Note that the top of the gyro housing needs at least 10 cm of free space above to be

able to be dismantled.

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Other needed materials

Besides the materials in the scope of supply a functional auto pilot system comprises of:

- various cables (check the diagram of the BASICTRIPLEPILOT )

- external switch: manual steering / auto pilot steering

- fuse box and fuses

- Heading setter (optional in case of compass input in auto pilot)

Manual/auto steering switch: If the ship had an auto pilot prior installed and this switch exist

(must be able to switch at least 5AhDC) than this one can be used. Otherwise a switch need to

be installed (can be ordered separately form Alphatron Marine).

Installation of this switch is normally near to the pilot or near the existing controls of the

steering engine. This switch is needed to turn off the auto pilot's output (to either steering

servo,- or valves) The emergency steering installation always needs to be operational standby

and must be functional independent of the position of the manual/auto steering switch.

Check the available schematic diagram how to set up the manual/auto switch properly.

IMPORTANT:

The output of the auto pilot processor box is connected directly to the steering

system's solenoids or their relays.

Without the possibility to isolate and stop the signal from the auto pilot to the steering

system a malfunction (for instance: a "hanging" relay) will cause big problems (rudder

will keep turning).

Therefor installing a "manual/auto – switch" is very important as a precaution to regain

control over the steering system again if and when the autopilot brakes down.

Heading setter: When a Alphacource (electronic compass, recently more and more GPS

compasses will be used instead....) is connected to the auto pilot a "heading setter" need to be

installed near the helmsmen's steering position. This device (can be a single turning knob) then

function to set a course.

Manual BASICTRIPLEPILOT

BASICTRIPLEPILOT

version 1.3UK

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