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1 AUTOPILOTI nstallation and Set UpTYPE10 0/3 0 0 Contents3 ContentsChapter 1: ST7000 Control ST6000 Control Course Fluxgate Rotary Rudder Reference Linear Feedback Type CR Interface Drive 13 Rotary Drive 13 Reversing Hydraulic 14 Linear 15 Hydraulic 15 Constant Running Hydraulic 16 Stern 17 Hand-held Remote (Z101).. 17 NMEA Interface (D153).. 17 Auxiliary Alarm (Z035).. 18 Joystick (Z147).. 18 Wind Transducer (sail only).. 19 Masthead Wind Transducer (Z080, Long Arm Version Z188).. 19 Pushpit Wind Transducer (Z087).. 19 Gyroplus Transducer (Z179).. 20 Chapter 2: 2 12. 21 Planning the 214 TYPE100/300 Operation and Installation Course 22 Type 1 Drive Units/Stern Drive/Constant Running 23 Type 2 Drive Units (12V).. 23 Type 2 Drive Units (24V).

2 23 Type 3 Drive Units (12V).. 24 Type 3 Drive Units (24V).. ST7000/6000 Control Fluxgate Rotary Rudder Reference Linear Feedback Hydraulic Drive 35 Pump to Cylinder 35 Reversing Hydraulic Pumps (Type 1, Type 2 & Type 3).. 35 Type 1 Drive 35 Type 2 Drive Unit (12V).. 36 Type 2 Drive Unit (24V).. 36 Type 3 Drive Unit (12V).. 36 Type 3 Drive Unit (24V).. 37 Two line 39 Two line pressurised 39 Three line 40 Bleeding the 40 Constant Running Hydraulic 42 Pump 43 Solenoid 44 Hydraulic Linear 48 Final Preparations Before Mechanical Drive 49 Rotary Drive 52 Type 1 Drive 52 Type 2 Drive Unit (12V).. 52 Type 2 Drive Unit (24V).. 53 Linear Drive 55 Type 1 Drive 55 Type 2 Drive Unit (12V).. 55 Type 2 Drive Unit (24V).. 56 Stern drive 566 TYPE100/300 Operation and Installation HandbookVolvo (Pre type 872215).

3 56 Volvo (Post type 872215).. 58 Mercruiser/ 61 Mounting in a Restricted Auxiliary Masthead Transducer (sail only).. Interfacing to other manufacturer's equipment (NMEA).. 69 Course Computer NMEA 69 Input 69 Output 70ST6000/ST7000 Control Unit NMEA 72 NMEA 74 Chapter 3: Functional 7 System Rudder angle 77ST7000 control 77ST6000 control Rudder angle Operating Rudder Mechanical test (Linear, Rotary & Hydraulic Drives).. 78 Current limit and Mechanical Test (Stern Drive).. Setting the Autopilot Rudder Limit (All drives).. GyroPlus Offset and Drift 80 Chapter 4: 8 Recommended Selecting Adjusting calibration .. 83 Rudder 83 Rate 84 Rudder Offset (Helm Adjust).. 84 Rudder 84 Turn 85 Cruise 85 Off Course 85 Trim 86 Joystick Mode (Manual Type).

4 86 Drive 86 Rudder Deadband (Rudder Damping).. 87 Magnetic 87 Auto 88 Wind 88 Response 88 Auto Release (manual override).. Saving Calibration Display Contrast Adjustment (ST7000 only).. Permanent Watch Alarm (SFIA).. Recording Calibration 908 TYPE100/300 Operation and Installation HandbookChapter 5: Initial Sea 9 Initial Sea Automatic Compass Heading Alignment and Deviation Correction .. Compass Alignment (without deviation correction).. First Sea Response 94 Level 1 - Automatic Sea State 94 Level 2 - Automatic Sea State 94 Level 3 - Automatic Sea State Inhibit and counter Automatic Trim Rudder Gain Adjustment (Displacement Craft).. Rudder Gain Adjustment (High Speed Planning Craft).. Rudder Gain - Adjustment with Manual Override (Stern Drive Actuators only).

5 98 Chapter 6: Track 9 9 Chapter 7: Windvane Control (Sail Only).. 103 Chapter 1: System Components9 Chapter 1: IntroductionThe Autohelm Type 100/300 autopilots are modular systems that can beconfigured to suit the individual requirements of all types of vessels, usinga range of high efficiency rotary, linear or hydraulic rudder drive units tomatch various types of steering Autohelm system in its most basic form consists of a control unit,course computer, drive unit, fluxgate compass and a rudderreference full range of accessories are also available and include: Joystick (manual steering unit) Main alarm and interface Rate gyro Hand held remote control unit SeaTalk instrumentation Interface leadsControlUnitControlUnitDrive Unit RudderReferenceUnitGyroFluxgateCompassCo urseComputerCableClampD726-110 TYPE 100/300 Operation and Installation ST7000 Control UnitThe ST7000 control unit is fully weather protected and designed for aboveor below deck istallation.

6 The unit is connected to the course computer viathe SeaTalk bus. NMEA navigation, speed and wind information can bereceived via a fixed socket on the rear of the : Additional control units can also be connected via the SeaTalk 1 10+1+10 STAND BYAUTODISPLAYTRACKRESPONSE110mm( )24mm ( ) (7in) ( ) ST6000 Control UnitThe ST6000 control unit, like the ST7000, is fully weather protected andalso designed for above or below deck installation. The unit is connectedto the course computer via the SeaTalk bus. NMEA navigation, speed andwind information can be received via a fixed socket on the rear of the : Additional control units can also be connected via the SeaTalk bus. 1 10+1+10 STAND BYAUTOST6000 DISPLAYTRACKRESPONSE110mm( )24mm( ) 110mm ( ) ( )D728 -1 TMChapter 1: System Course ComputerThe course computer, available in both 12V or 24V versions, houses amicroprocessor, drive unit electronic control circuitry and power is the central distribution point for the autopilot, electrical wiring andship s power connection course computer also has NMEA input and outputs to allow operationwith other manufacturer's unit is only splash proof and must, therefore, be installed in a dry,protected 100 is used for Type 1 and Type CR 12V drives.

7 Type 300 is usedwith Type 2 and Type 3 ( )233mm ( )130mm ( ) Fluxgate CompassThe fluxgate compass contains a gimbal mechanism that permitsaccurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35 compass is designed for below deck, bulkhead mounting andconnects directly to the course steel decked vessels the compass can be mounted above deck,however, autopilot performance may be affected due to the increasedmotion. 76mm (3in) 76mm (3in)D729-1TM12 TYPE 100/300 Operation and Installation Rotary Rudder Reference TransducerThe rudder reference transducer provides the course computer with theprecise position of the vessels rudder. The unit is mounted on a suitablebase adjacent to the rudder stock. Its use is mandatory on all installations,except when a linear rudder reference transducer is ( ) 152mm (6in) ( )61mm ( ) Linear Feedback TransducerThe linear feedback transducer is designed for installations on bullhorn style hydraulic outboard steering systems.

8 The unit is totally weather proofand mounted on the bullhorn ram. Its use is mandatory on all hydraulicoutboard ( )32mm ( ) Type CR Interface UnitThe course computer can be connected to the solenoids on a constantrunning hydraulic pump using the type CR interface. The unit also providesconnections to energise a solenoid operated bypass ( )100mm ( )60mm ( )D734-1 Chapter 1: System Drive SystemsA range of mechanical (rotary, linear and stern drive) and hydraulic driveunits are available for use with the Type 100/300 system. Rotary drivesare coupled to the steering system by a simple chain drive, linear drivesdirectly to the rudder stock at the tiller arm radius and stern drives directlyto the power steering valve type of hydraulic drive used is dependent on the size of the vesselshydraulic Drive UnitsAutohelm rotary drive units provide smooth, powerful steering commandswith almost silent operation.

9 A rugged electric motor drives a precisionepicyclic gearbox via a high tensile drive belt. An electronic clutchtransmits high torque loads with no slippage. The drive unit can bemounted in any attitude to simplify ( )195mm( )256mm (10in)20mm ( )184mm( )60mm( )60mm( )D736-12 holes ( ) diameter14 TYPE 100/300 Operation and Installation HandbookReversing Hydraulic PumpThe reversing hydraulic pump consists of a precision gear pump and anintegral check valve block driven by a continuously rated servo motor. Thepump is connected directly to the vessels steering cylinder, with thecourse computer regulating the peak pump are three types of pump: type 1, type 2 and type 3. The differenttype relates to the steering ram capacity, which is directly related to thedisplacement of the 1: 80 to 230 cc ( to 14cu in)Type 2:160 to 350 cc ( to 21cu in)Type 3:250 to 460 cc (15 to 28cu in)'A'117mm ( )103mm ( )D738-1 Pump Dimension 'A'Type 1 177mm ( )Type 2 177mm ( )Type 3 235mm ( )Chapter 1: System Components15 Linear DriveThe Autohelm linear drive unit is of outstanding design which featurespowerful thrust, fast hard overtimes and near silent operation.

10 Whenbackdriven the movement is smooth with minimal backdriven force. Usinga high tensile belt drive and epicyclic reduction gearbox the powerfulelectric motor is controlled by an electronic fail-safe design is highly efficient and provides high performance for minimumcurrent D1010-1A4 off fixing holes suitable for 10mm ( ) bolts79mm ( )114mm ( )197mm ( )50mm (2in)Drive Dimension 'A'Type 1 700mm ( )Type 2 (short) 700mm ( )Type 2 (long) 850mm ( )Hydraulic LinearThe hydraulic linear drive unit is a self contained secondary steeringcylinder (with a built-in solenoid bypass valve). The unit is driven by areversing hydraulic pump to provide a totally isolated autopilot (4in)152mm (6in)80mm( )457mm (18in)ADrive Dimension 'A'Type 2 540mm ( )Type 3 690mm ( )16 TYPE 100/300 Operation and Installation HandbookConstant Running Hydraulic PumpWhen steering loads require a ram capacity of over 460cc (28cu in) theconstant running hydraulic pump provides the ideal autopilot drive fluid is supplied from a self contained reservoir and flow to thesteering ram is controlled by integral solenoid operated with a solenoid operated bypass valve and a separate hydraulic ram,this system is recommended for heavy duty applications on largemechanically steered (14in)262mm ( )224mm ( )