Simrad TP32 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
When engaged,
the pilot
immediately
applies a large
helm angle and
increases course
error
- Tillerpilot is
configured for
port hand setting
but installed on
starboard side (or
vice versa).
- Refer to “Porthand
mounting” on page
10
After
functioning
normally course
is suddenly
lost and the
Tillerpilot goes
into Standby
mode
- Power interrupted
briefly, or low
voltage
- Cable used to
socket too small
- Intermittent
connection
- Increase size of cable
- Check all
connections
- Charge batteries
- Uprate batteries
Helm is hard
over and alarm
is continuously
on
- Steerage way
insufficient to
control course,
or sails are aback.
Pulsing is a correct
safety feature when
tiller is at full travel.
- Reset the vessel
on course and re-
engage pilot
Power socket is
live, but pilot is
not on.
- Socket is wired
incorrectly
- Check wiring of
socket. (“Electrical
installation” on page
16)
Loss of course
under Steer To
Wind mode.
- Apparent wind has
become too light
to give a consistent
direction
- Change to Compass
mode
Cannot select
Steer To Wind
mode
- Masthead unit is
not connected.
- SimNet system is
not switched on or
powered.
- Required NMEA
sentence not being
transmitted
- Check connections
- Check system is on
- See “NMEA
sentences received”
on page 26
& check NMEA
connections.

Simrad TP32 Specifications

General

Type	Autopilot
Operating Voltage	12 V
Auto Seastate	Yes
Course Accuracy	± 1°
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Keypad	Yes
Power Supply	12 V DC
Power Consumption	0.5 A
Peak Thrust	80 kg (176 lbs)
Display	No