TMQ AP47 Manuale
Installation and Service Manual
(TMQ AP47 - SS35)
Unit 18, 17 Rivergate Place
Murarrie QLD 4172
T: +61 07 3640 5600
www.tmq.com.au
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN ON BOARD
AP47
AUTOPILOT
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Contents
Warnings 2
AP47 Autopilot System 2
Installation of System Components 3
Overview 4
System Block Diagram 4
System Components / Installation Guides 5
Installation 6
Rudder Feedback Unit 8
Installation & Wiring 11
Wiring Information 12
Initial Operational Settings 13
Motor Direction – Automatic Set Up 14
Motor Direction – Manual Set Up 14
Sensitivity 14
Rudder Ratio 14
Backlighting 15
Set Rudder Limits 15
Compass Heading 15
Compass Calibration 16
Compass Alignment 16
Technical Adjustments 16
Parameters List 16
Adjusting The PID Control 19
AP47 Default Settings 20
Setting Up Your GPS Unit 21
Denition of Terms 22
Overview of Operation 22
Testing Procedure 23
Trouble Shooting 24
Declaration of Conformity 27
Warranty 28
Additional Information 28
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Warnings
• The autopilot is a navigational
aid; an adequate watch must
be maintained at all times when
autopilot is in use.
• The autopilot must be placed in
manual mode when the vessel
is stationary as the system will
continue to drive the rudder to the
end of its travel and damage the
system can result.
• It is strongly recommended that
the autopilot not be used while
navigating in restricted waterways
as water currents, wind changes
or radio transmitter interference
can endanger your own or other
vessels.
• If a GPS is connected to the
system, the auto mode will not
engage below a speed of one knot
and will disengage from auto when
the vessel slows to one knot.
AP47 Autopilot System
The AP47 Autopilot control system
comprises the following units:
• AP47 display and control head.
• TMQ E-compass
• Rudder Feedback Unit
(AP47R only).
In addition the AP47 has to be
connected to a drive unit which
controls the rudder actuator system
in order to complete the full autopilot
system. The actuator system
provides the physical movement to
the rudder responding to the direction
of control signals provided by the
AP47. A rudder actuator system
comprises one of the following:
• Hydraulic system with helm pump
and ram
• Mechanical steering system
The autopilot should be connected
to a:
• Reversing motor / pump set
connected into the existing
hydraulic steering system; or
• Reversing mechanical drive unit
connected to the existing steering
mechanism
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Installation of
System Components:
Ensure you have all the components
of the autopilot.
Tools required:
• Screwdrivers – at blade and
Phillips
• Side cutting pliers
• Wire strippers
• Spanners (various) or adjustable
spanner
• 75mm (3″) hole saw
• Power drill +assortment of drill bits
• Multi meter (DVM)
• Ancillaries such as tape, connecting
block, screws, cable ties, etc.
Access for wiring must be provided.
Cables have to be run to the power
switchboard, display, compass,
rudder feedback (if tted) and drive
unit.
All wiring should be kept as far
as possible from radio aerials and
aerial cables to prevent interference
to the radio and to prevent
transmitted signals from the radio
inuencing the AP47.
The compass must be mounted a
minimum distance of 1 metre form
any boat compass, radios, speakers
or other products with magnetic
properties to avoid interference.
The AP47 must have a direct
connection to power supply via a
15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp
fused circuit and an isolating switch.
Display Unit
Position:
The AP47 Head unit should be
mounted in a position accessible to
the steering position and protected
from direct rain or salt water
• Select a dry position
• For in dash mounting cut a 75mm
(3”) hole (an optional mounting
bracket is available and may be
used for display mounting– see
your supplier)
• Drill mounting screw holes
• Mount the display using screws
supplied (304 SS – 6G)
• Fit dome plugs to cover screws
• Ensure motor (yellow) and clutch
(green) wires are not exposed
before connecting power to the
AP47
• Connect red wire to + 12 volts DC
(Positive)
• Connect black wire to - 12 volts DC
(Negative)
AP47 Display (Rear) Wiring Diagram
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Overview
Standard Equipment
• AP47 CDU ‘Control Display Unit’
• ELECOM - electronic compass /
e-compass
• RFUS - rudder feedback unit
(optional)
Additional Equipment Required
(not standard supply)
1. Drive motor – to allow the AP47
to control the vessels steering
system.
• Hydraulic steering systems with
a helm pump and ram will require
one of the following;
• Reversing hydraulic motor/
pump-set, tapped into the
existing hydraulic steering
system or;
• A constant running hydraulic
pump with direction control
solenoids.
A mechanical steering system will
require;
• a reversing mechanical drive,
connected to the existing
steering ram mechanism.
2. Termination hardware;
• Terminal blocks (suitable for
0.75mm2and 2.5mm2cables)
• Circuit breaker / switch
(15A rated)
• Wiring extension cables / ferrules /
crimp lugs & related crimp tools
• 2c x 2.5mm2for extending motor
and power cables (larger for long
cable runs)
• 1 pair 0.75mm2for each nmea
interface cable
System Block Diagram
12 OR 24 VDC
BATTERY
*CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
AUTOPILOT
DRIVE UNIT
*CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
PILOT CONTROL
DISPLAY UNIT
ELECTRONIC
COMPASS
RUDDER
FEEDBACK
UNIT
*OPTIONAL
GPS (NMEA I/F)
*CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
OPTIONAL
10m SUPPLIED CABLE
30CM FLYLEAD
FOR BATTERY
& MOTOR
CONNECTIONS
CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
CABLES & TERMINALS
5m SUPPLIED CABLE
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System Components /
Installation Guides
AP47 - Control Display Unit
• Steering control system for 4.0m -
16m vessels;
• ‘Virtual Rudder Feedback’ feature,
where no RFU requires to be
installed.
• 3 Control Modes – Manual Mode,
Auto Mode and GPS mode
• Live indication for ‘Steering mode’,
‘Position & Waypoint Info’, ‘Heading’,
‘Course to Steer’, ‘Rudder angle’,
‘System Voltage’ and ‘Drive Current’
• Supports all current NMEA-0183
interface standards;
• Heading: HDG, HDT, THS, HDM/
ROT & COG
• GPS: APA, APB, XTE, BOD, BWC &
RTR *for GPS steering mode
• GLL, RMC, SOG, VTG *for visual
indication and assisting AUTOPILOT
control
• 30cm y-lead for drive motor and
power connections
• 6 pin LTW connectors for Compass
and Rudder/NMEA-0183 interfaces
• Power: 12-24 Volts DC (Up to 29V
During Charging)
• Drive output up to 35A. *If current
exceeds 35A, the drive output is
inhibited.
• Software controlled rudder limits,
inhibits drive control at each
mechanical limit.
• Additional auto switching fail
safes, in case of failure of RFU or
E-compass;
• If RFU fails, the system will
revert to Non-RFU mode
automatically.
• If a GPS system is connected
and the standard supplied
E-Compass fails, the AP47
system will automatically revert
to GPS ‘COG’ mode for heading
reference.
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Installation
AP47 CDU Installation
Dimensions
AP47 CDU Installation Guide
- The AP47 Head unit should be
mounted in a position accessible to
the steering position and protected
from direct rain or salt water.
- For in dash mounting cut a 75mm
(3.0”) hole
- An optional mounting bracket
is available and may be used
for desktop mounting - see your
supplier
- Drill mounting screw holes
- Mount the display using screws
supplied (304 SS – 6G)
NOTE: Use the protection cover when
the system is not in use, to protect the
screen and casing from UV and other
physical damage
ELECOM
Electronic Compass
(E-Compass V.3)
Take care when handling the
compass as it is a sensitive piece of
equipment.
The compass position is the most
important item in the installation of
the autopilot. Good course holding
is dependent on the compass being
free from magnetic interference and
excessive rolling or pitching.
E-Compass Specications:
• Output based on NMEA 0183
standards
• Protocol Settings: 4800–8–N–1
• Output Sentences: HDM & ROT
• Power supply: 12-24 VDC <1Watt
• No moving parts to prevent
mechanical wear-out, small size and
high reliability.
110mm 43mm Mounting holes are at 94mm square
110mm
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• Solid state electronics with tilt and
roll compensation up to 35degrees.
E-Compass Installation Guide:
• IMPORTANT! The compass must
be tted in an area at least 1 meter
away from steel objects.
• Avoid positions near radios,
speakers, aerials, antenna cables or
any other current carrying cables.
• Select a dry position free from
magnetic interference.
• If system is tted to a steel hull
vessel, the compass must be
mounted at least 1m above the steel
structure on a non-magnetic post or
bracket (aluminium and wood are
good options in this case)
• A lower / aft mounted position along
the centre of the hull is preferred, to
reduce the inuence of vessel roll
and pitch.
• Check other side of bulkheads and
deck heads for magnetic interfering
type objects before mounting.
• Mount the compass horizontally
with the arrow (bow) pointing to the
front of the vessel, preferably on a
stainless steel, wooden or plastic
bracket.
• Use non-magnetic screws to mount
the compass unit (316 grade
stainless steel)
• The unit must be mounted on a at
horizontal surface.
• Before selecting the E-compass
installation position, it is good to
test the installation position is free
from interference by checking the
location with a portable magnetic
compass.
E-Compass Dimensions
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Rudder Feedback Unit
Rudder Feedback Unit (RFUS)
The RFU is optional, although
recommended for the best possible
performance on some types of
vessels.
For example: A RFU must be
installed on vessels with high sides
that are sensitive to winds turning the
boat, or high powered 5-6m Deep V
(22-25 deg dead rise / 175HP+) type
vessels used in rough seas and high
winds. Or any other vessels that are
overly sensitive and very responsive
to small amounts of ‘rudder’ at high
speeds.
When the RFU is installed, the
conguration settings are simplied.
Non-RFU mode is slightly more
complicated.
NOTE: The RFUS is factory aligned.
The arm should not be removed or
loosened. It is also water resistant,
however, if mounted in a wet position
some protection should be provided
to prevent water damage or physical
damage.
RFU Installation Guide
1. Refer to installation diagram and
installation template supplied with
the unit
2. Mount rudder feedback adjacent to
the tiller (NOTE: rudder feedback
movement must copy the angular
movement of the tiller like a
pendulum)
3. Use a mounting bracket if required.
4. Note the markings on the rudder
feedback unit. ‘P & S’ (Port and
Starboard) to check ruder moves
in the correct direction, manually,
before testing on the water.
5. Check installation is suitable
by slowly moving the steering
manually, to ensure:
a. The direction indicated on the
top of the RFU is correct
b. No undue mechanical strain
is placed on the feedback
or linkage. (Also check for
strain when the tiller is tilted
upright (for outboard engine
installations)
6. To complete the install, use the
AP47 advanced menu to calibrate
the rudder limits and centre point
of the RFU.
TMQ RFU-S
RUDDER
FEEDBACK
UNIT
14m Supplied Cable
RFU 5V
RED
RFU WIPER
GRN
RFU av
BLU
5
6 0
0
0
4
CONNECT TO
AP47C
RUDDER
LTW-6PIN
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