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Scanmar International Pelagic Autopilot - User Manual

Scanmar International Pelagic Autopilot
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Pelagic Autopilot
Installation and User Guide
Version 10.2.53
January 2020
Scanmar International, Inc.
14138 Washington Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone 510.215.2010
www.ScanmarInternational.com

Questions and Answers

Summary

System Overview

System Features

Tiller Steering Installation

Typical Tiller System Layout

Diagram illustrating the typical layout for a tiller pilot system installation.

Material Required for Tiller Installation

Lists the necessary materials for installing the tiller system.

Electrical Connections for Tiller Steering

Details electrical connections for tiller steering systems.

Installation for Above Deck Tiller

Step-by-step guide for installing the autopilot on an above-deck tiller system.

Below Deck Systems Installation

Material Required for Below Deck Installation

Lists the necessary materials for installing the below deck system.

Drive Box Connections for Below Deck Systems

Details drive box connections specific to below deck installations.

Electrical Connections for Below Deck Systems

Explains the electrical connections for below deck systems.

Windvane Installation

Installing with a Windvane

Details the process of installing the Pelagic autopilot with a windvane.

Setting Parameters for Windvane Steering

Guides on setting parameters for optimal windvane steering performance.

System Operation

Controller Front Panel Operation

Explains how to operate the autopilot using the front panel controls.

Summary of RF Remote Operation

Outlines the operation of the wireless remote control for the autopilot.

Gain Adjustment

Setting the Gain

Step-by-step instructions for adjusting the autopilot's gain setting.

Wind Steer Feature

Notes on Steering with the Wind Steer Feature

Important considerations and notes for steering using the wind steer feature.

WIND STEER MODE

Explanation of how the autopilot adjusts steering based on apparent wind angle.

Orientation of Compass and Gyro

ORIENTATION SELECTION

Procedure for orienting the control head and its sensors.

Calibrating the Compass

Steps for calibrating the autopilot's internal compass.

Advanced Features

Dynamic Parameter Adjustment

Guide to enabling and adjusting dynamic parameters for system tuning.

Dynamics Parameter Settings

Default and recommended parameter settings for different boat types.

Technical Notes

ActiSense NGW-1

Details on ActiSense NGW-1 connections for NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183.

Unit Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for control head and motor drive box.

Remote Controls

Information on the learning and original remote control models.

Software Updates

Upgrade Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software for upgrading system software.

Loading the New Software

Step-by-step guide for installing new software onto the autopilot.

Troubleshooting

Symptom and Solution

Common symptoms and their corresponding solutions for troubleshooting.

Requesting Tech Support

Information required when contacting technical support for assistance.

Scanmar International Pelagic Autopilot Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandScanmar International
ModelPelagic Autopilot
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish