ComNav 1420 - Page 8

ComNav Marine 1420 Autopilot System
Piloting with the 1420 Autopilot System.................................................................................45
Steering Control Settings ............................................................................................................................45
Turning ON the Autopilot:...................................................................................................................45
Turning the Autopilot OFF ..................................................................................................................45
Determining Rudder Response Settings ....................................................................................................46
Setting the Slow Speed Rudder Response........................................................................................ 46
Slow Speed Turns and Course Changes...........................................................................................47
Setting the Fast Speed Rudder Response.........................................................................................48
Fast Speed Turns and Course Changes ...........................................................................................48
The Navigation Interface.............................................................................................................................49
NMEA 0183 ........................................................................................................................................49
Using the Navigation Interface....................................................................................................................50
Cross Track Error ...............................................................................................................................50
Operation Commands ..............................................................................................................51
Adjustment Commands............................................................................................................53
Problem Solving........................................................................................................................54
Problems during the Setup Routine ...................................................................................................54
Problems during Normal Operation....................................................................................................55
Problems during Turn On ...................................................................................................................58
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................59
Connections to 4 and 5 Wire Motors..................................................................................................59
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................60
Connections to 4 and 5 Wire Motors (using a clutch or lockup valve) ...............................................60
Appendix C ................................................................................................................................61
Connections to Solenoid Valves ........................................................................................................61
Appendix D ................................................................................................................................62
Connecting a Second Station.............................................................................................................62
Appendix E ................................................................................................................................64
Connecting the NMEA 0183 Heading Output....................................................................................... 64
Appendix F ................................................................................................................................65
Connecting a Rudder Angle Indicator ................................................................................................65
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................67
CE Compliance..........................................................................................................................71
Document PN 29010012 V1.3
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