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Contents
Important Information ................................................................................................. i
About the documentation provided ........................................................................ i
WARNING: Product installation.............................................................. ii
WARNING: Electrical safety ..................................................................... ii
WARNING: Calibration requirement..................................................... ii
WARNING: Navigation aid........................................................................ ii
EMC Guidelines ..................................................................................................... iii
EMC suppression ferrites .........................................................................iv
Connections to other equipment..............................................................iv
Handbook information .......................................................................................... iv
Contents ............................................................................................................................ v
Chapter 1: System Connections ................................................................................. 1
1.1 Before you start ................................................................................................ 1
1.2 The SmartPilot computer .................................................................................. 2
SmartPilot types................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Removing and replacing the connector cover .................................................. 3
WARNING: Electrical safety ..................................................................... 3
Computer inputs, outputs and fuses ........................................................ 4
1.4 Connecting the Power and the Drive unit ......................................................... 5
Grounding the SmartPilot ........................................................................ 7
1.5 Fuse Protection ................................................................................................ 8
1.6 How to connect SmartPilot system elements ................................................... 8
Securing the Cables.................................................................................. 9
1.7 How to connect SeaTalk equipment ................................................................. 9
Single control unit, single power supply .................................................. 9
Isolated control unit, single power supply (S2 and S3 computers only) . 10
Separate SmartPilot computer and instrument power ........................... 10
WARNING: Use correct fuse ................................................................... 10
Connecting SeaTalk or NMEA compasses .............................................. 11
1.8 How to connect NMEA equipment ................................................................. 12
WARNING: Connections to other equipment .................................. 12
SmartPilot computer NMEA inputs/outputs.................................................... 13
NMEA connectivity overview ................................................................. 13
1.9 How to connect optional components ........................................................... 14
GyroPlus yaw sensor....................................................................................... 14
Handheld remotes .......................................................................................... 14
External alarm ................................................................................................ 15
Wind vane (sail boats) .................................................................................... 15
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