3 of 34SI-TEX Marine Electronics - SP120C Color Autopilot
Important Installation
Notes
• Access for wiring must be provided.
cables will possibly need to be
run or extended if required, to the
vessels switchboard, SP120C
display, e-compass, rudder
feedback(iftted)anddriveunit.
• SP120C cables and equipment
must be located as far as possible
from transmitting equipment and
cables (e.g. radio aerials and
aerial cables, radars, inverters,
ect) to prevent electro-magnetic-
interference.
• The e-compass must be mounted a
minimum distance of 1 meter from
other magnetic compasses, radios,
speakers, transmitting equipment
or other products with magnetic
properties, to avoid interference.
• The SP120C must have a direct
connection to power supply via a
15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp
fused circuit and an isolating switch.
Installation Tools
Required
•Screwdrivers–atbladeand
phillips head
• Side cutting pliers
• Wire strippers
• Spanners (various) or adjustable
spanner
• 75mm hole saw
• Power drill + assortment of drill bits
• Multi meter (dvm)
• Ancillaries such as tape, terminal
block, screws, cable ties, etc.