User manual AUTOHELM 2000

[. . . ] Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company. -----. ---_--. -- AUTOHELM 2000 -. ______ -. -. --. Cockpil and loller conliguralions vary widely and lo ensure your Aulohclm 2000 inslallalion is as neal and secure as possible a lull range ol lillrng accessones is available lrom aulhorised Aulohelm slockisls. In case 01 any dillicully please conlacl our Technical Sales Deparlmenl lor assislance. The syslem is designed lor owner inslallalion which aided by Ihe lollowing guide should prove lo be a simple and inleresling job. [. . . ] __--- - Push once to alter the vessel's heading relative lo the apparent wind in increments of 1 or 10 degrees. Note + keys always turn the vessel to starboard. 0 +1 , Push -1 and -10 keys logelher once to iniliale a tack to port. -10 +10 Push +l and +lO keys togelher once lo initiale a lack to starboard. a 0 STAND BY Push once lo disengage Ihe windvane for manual sleering. (The previous apparent wind angle wilt be memorised). or Push once to change over to , aulomalic compass heading control and maintain Ihe current heading. The Aulo Tack function operales by selecting a preset course change (100") to bring Ihe vessel onlo the opposite tack. During the tack, the Of1 Course Alarm may sound. This indicates the autopilot is adjusting trim to acquire the new course. On completing the tack and having sheeted and retrimmed the sails, the vessel rnay be brought onlo Ihe desired apparenl wind angle by line adjuslmenls lo lhe course using the t/-lo keys. No adjustments should be made within 1 minule of compleling the tack to allow the Autopilot to compensate lor the helm trim on the new tack. 0 AUTO 0 I 19 OPERATING MODE INDICATION The operating mode of Ihe Aulohelm 2000 is indicated by a flashing LED as follows:- FUNCTIONAL TEST PROCEDURE Afler compleling (he ins(allalion you should carry out the following lunclional lesl lo familiarise yourself wilh Ihe syslem before allempting sea Irials. Plug Ihe Aulohelm 2000 inlo Ihe power sockel and switch on Ihe eleclrical supply. The unit will emit a short beep Lone lo indicale lhat it is aclive and (he LED will flash to indicate Stand by operaling mode. Ensure the mounting pin is engaged in the socket. Using Ihe four course control keys to extend or relracl Ihe pushrod posilion the end over Ihe tiller pin. The unit will emil a short beep lone on each press of a key lo confirm valid enlries. Place Ihe pushrod end on Ihe liller pin, and press Ihe +lO key. II the litter moves to slarboard, the changeover switch is incorredy set and musl be adjusted as described on page 3. Press Auto lo place the aulopitot under compass control. The LED will be tit constantly to indicale that Ihe unit is in Auto mode. If Ihe yacht is swinging aboul ils mooring, you will see lhat small variations in heading cause the unii to apply correclive action lo the rudder. Press Stand by lo relurn Ihe unit lo Stand by mode. Rudder Control Adjustment Before allempling sea lrials Ihe rudder ' conlrol musl lirsl be adjusled lo Ihe selling shown below. OPERATING MODE STANDBY Enables Ihe pushrod lo be positioned over the tiller pin and provides power sleenng. AUTO Autopilot steers to maintain compass heading. WINDVANE Aulopilol sleers lo maintain apparent wind angle. [. . . ] D089) A special zip top padded bag made from lough PVC is available lo prolecl and stow your Aulohetm and is available from Autohetm slockisls. Warning l Do not slow your Aulohelm in a locker liable to flooding by the bilge water. 0 Do not leave your Autohelm in a damp locker over the winter lay up period. AFTER SALES SERVICE Should for any reason your Autohelm 2000 require attention ensure that you return it lo one of the Authorised Service Centres. Each service cenlre is trained and equipped lo provide expert allenlion to your Autohelm 2000. / 26 _. . . _-- . . - SERVICE CENTRES - UK, Eire and Channel Islands - Marine Eleclrontcs rmdgc Buckland Brewer 8ulelold North Dew" 0805 22870 tiamprhtre 0243 378314 Systems Ocean Marine Servicer 43 aw""rie Pl~"KXlllI 0752 2 3 9 2 2 Quay Electrtcs Il"`\. ut, , 4, (TeignmoutlJ Ltd c o Antnm O96Q3 65565 Dublin 11 000134259C1 Rtder Sewter Gk"blwk P. lwgC west CoCmk 1tlol532184 III6 -. , Isle of Wighl (' \' Cecmac Marine Ehxtre4Ccs I, >`, ( $ . 2 A"CdSl. 3 Mame Cl-WCS low 0983 293996 5 Lymtngro"lPoole (' E . )\I Grcenhrm Marine Lid ' !. -? [. . . ]