ComNav P4 - For Non-Comnav Devices

ComNav P4 Installation and Operation Getting Started
Document PN 29010100 V1r0 - 91 -
For Non-ComNav devices, the devices are configured as follows:
 N2K devices – through “Network Config” from the Main Menu and the wiring is a drop
cable to the N2K network. Consult ComNav for compabilitities
 NMEA 0183 devices –through “SPU setup” from the Main Menu and the wiring is
through NAV1 and NAV2 port of the P4 SPU
 For ComNav pumps, thruster and solenoids are configured through “SPU setup”
from the Main Menu and the wiring is through Drive Outputs, Rudder Follower port of
the P4 SPU.
Continue to “Setting up the System.”
Setting Up
This chapter describes all the steps needed to prepare your P4 Autopilot for use on your
vessel, after you have installed it.
NOTE: to correctly complete the procedures described in this chapter, you will need to be
familiar with the basic concepts of using the autopilot’s Control Head – modes, menus,
turning the system on and off, etc.
If you have not already done so, please read the introductory section of the Basic Operations
chapter.
System and Network Config. Set-up
1. System Menu - Set up the layout and unit format in P4 Control Head.
2. Network Config. Menu - Configure all N2K devices (mainly the N2K Compass and
N2k Navigation unit) to the P4 Autopilot.
3. When you first Power Up the P4 Autopilot, and without any configuration done, the
unit will automatically pick up any valid N2K compass or Navigation Source signals
available on the N2K network.
4. Bring up the Network Config. Menu to check the selected items, and to make sure
you are using the correct Compass and Navigation source.