Octopus RS Bedienungsanleitung
INSTALLATION MANUAL
OCTOPUS Type RS
Sailboat Drive
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Revision History
Revision
Description
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Released in Book Format
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See DCR # 1562
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with the furnishing, performance or use of this document.
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Contents
A1 System Overview 6
A2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 7
A3 Installation Planning 9
B Planning
B1 Determine Mounting Site for Drive Unit 9
B2 Determine Mounting Site for Connection Kit 11
B3 Determine Routing Path for Steering Cable 12
B4 Determine Length of Custom Steering Cable 13
C Installation
C1 Drive Unit –Steering Cable –Spent Cable Tube 14
C2 Cable Connection Kit 17
C3 Electrical Connections 19
C4 Mechanical Calibration 20
D Dockside Set Up 21
E Sea Trial 21
F Maintenance 21
G Steering Cable Maintenance 21
H Installation Envelope & System Specification 22
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A1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW:
1. The Autopilot Drive System makes it easy and economical to install an
automatic pilot on small to medium size sailboats with access to a quadrant or
tiller. The drive system is powerful and fast - capable of delivering over
450Nm/ 300lbs of cable thrust, with a normal H.O. to H.O. time of 12-15
seconds.
2. The system comprises of a drive unit, a steering cable and a connection kit.
The drive unit can be installed in any convenient location. The steering cable
and connection kit transmit the steering forces to the quadrant or tiller.
Standard system steering cable length is 6 feet (2m) –other lengths available
from factory. The drive unit has a drive motor and solenoid clutch which
allows hand steering when disengaged. The drive unit also has a built in
adjustable thrust limiter and an integral rudder feed back (RFB) device.
3. The Type RS Drive is designed to produce a maximum cable push/pull of over
450Nm/300lbs, which requires a peak power of 90 watts. This makes the unit
capable of handling the vast majority of medium size sailboats up to
6500Kg/14300Ib displacement fully laden and 11m/37ft length.
Note: The definition of Fully Laden = The displacement of the yacht including all
added accessories and crew.
STEERING
MECHANISM
STEERING CABLE
CONNECTION KIT
TYPE RS
DRIVE UNIT
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A2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ensure that the Helmsperson is made aware of the three following safety
features when using the Autopilot.
1. Drive ‘Manual Release’
2. Drive ‘Manual Override’
3. Drive ‘Quick Release’
1. MANUAL RELEASE
A ‘manual release’ feature is included in the drive in case the Autopilot is
switched to manual mode by mistake creating a dangerous manoeuvre
while under sail on a sailboat or violent movement of the steering wheel
on a Power Boat due to propeller action or a trim issue.
The drive unit will maintain the clutched “engaged” when the Autopilot is
switched to “manual” mode. This helps to stop uncontrolled boat swing,
violent steering wheel movement and potentially dangerous manoeuvres.
Manual Release Procedure
The wheel or tiller is required to be moved slightly to disengage the drive.
A small joggle action (turning the wheel from side to side) will release
the clutch and allow manual control.
IMPORTANT
Under normal use the helmsperson should always be ready to take manual
control of the yacht when the Autopilot is returned to manual mode.
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2. MANUAL OVERRIDE
In the event of UNCONTROLLED automatic steering or other
EMERGENCY situations, automatic return to MANUAL steering is
provided through the operation of a thrust limiter. It is STRONGLY
advised that the helmsperson be formally familiarized with this
MANUAL OVERIDE procedure.
Manual Override Procedure. The helmsperson can overcome the
steering action of the drive unit by exerting force on the steering wheel in
the opposite direction to the drive. With this action the drive unit thrust
limit will ‘slip’ allowing the helmsperson to take control.
3. QUICK RELEASE
The Cable end that attaches to the steering quadrant or Tiller arm has a
quick release pin that can be used to disengage the cable from the main
steering system therefore releasing the Autopilot drive. It is very
important that the helmsperson is formally familiarized with the location
of this during any passage.
To operate –remove hairpin from clevis pin and pull our clevis pin using
attached chain. Note - there may be some pre-load on the clevis pin.
Quick Release
Clevis Pin
RELEASE
PIN
Tiller Arm
Clevis
Steering Cable
Telescope End
Chain Handle
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A3. INSTALLATION PLANNING:
When planning an installation, it is recommended that you follow 3 or 4 steps:
STEP 1: Determine mounting site for drive unit.
STEP 2: Determine mounting site for connection kit.
STEP 3: Determine routing path for steering cable.
STEP 4: Determine custom steering cable length (only if required).
B1.STEP 1 –Determine Mounting Site for Drive Unit
1. The mounting site should provide adequate space to accommodate the
drive envelope including the entry and exit points for the steering cable.
The drive can be mounted at any angle. See detailed graphics of drive
envelope and mounting samples below. Note that no access for
maintenance purposes is required.
150m
m
150m
m
225m
m
Reversible Cable
Entry/Exit
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2. The selection of the steering cable entry/exit port does NOT have a
preference. To provide more flexibility for routing the steering cable, the
entry/exit port arrangement can be reversed. If ports are reversed, the
steering direction will also be reversed. To compensate for this, the
Autopilot software or motor wiring can be adjusted.
Reversible Cable
Entry/Exit
TYPICAL HORIZONTAL
MOUNT
Reversible Cable
Entry/Exit
TYPICAL VERTICAL
MOUNT
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