TMQ AP4 - Introduction and System Overview; Warning; Overview

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TMQ AP4 | Revision Date: 01.07.2022 Version 10588
Introduction
WARNING
AUTOMATIC PILOTS ARE
DESIGNED TO BE A NAVIGATIONAL
AID AND SHOULD NEVER BE
LEFT SOLELY IN CHARGE OF THE
VESSEL. AN ADEQUATE WATCH
SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT ALL
TIMES.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
AUTOPILOT NOT BE USED WHILE
NAVIGATING IN RESTRICTED
WATERWAYS AS WATER
CURRENTS, WIND CHANGES
OR RADIO TRANSMITTER
INTERFERENCE MAY AFFECT
VESSEL COURSE SUFFICIENTLY
TO ENDANGER YOUR OWN OR
OTHER VESSELS.
Overview
The AP4 autopilot is a rugged &
reliable pilot for use on all sorts of
vessels, motor or sail, commercial or
pleasure. The front panel has large
control knobs for ease of use in all
sea conditions. It has various special
modes of operation to cater for all
di󰀨erent requirements.
An AP4 system comprises the
following essential components:
• Control Unit
• Compass
• Rudder Feedback Unit
• Rudder drive system
Optional Components:
• Hand or active remote
• Second remote control display
• Steering lever or electric helm
• Rudder angle indicator
• External alarm
This autopilot can control the
movement of the rudder through a
mechanical drive motor, reversing
hydraulic pump, solenoid valves on a
constant running pump or relays. The
motor outputs have been carefully
designed to work with a wide range of
motors - for more information, consult
your dealer or TMQ Electronics.
• The autopilot unit should be
installed out of direct sunlight and
protected from water and spray.
• The compass must be installed in
a place free of magnetic
interference, and connected to the
autopilot.
• The rudder feedback must be
attached to the rudder in such a
way that it can accurately measure
the position of the ships rudder and
is also connected to the autopilot.
Provision has been made for two
standard remotes, either hand remote
or steering lever. Alternatively one
active remote can be used. The
special remote mode of operation
may have to be adjusted for the
various control devices. Extra devices
may be connected via the internal
connection strip, for example, GPS
compass heading input.