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87040_5.book Page 2 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM Welcome to the Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Congratulations on having bought a Raymarine S1000 Autopilot. This state-of-the-art product is specifically designed to be easily integrated with your boat’s steering system, and enable you to automatically control the steering.
87040_5.book Page 1 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 1 Installation overview 1. Connect the autopilot pump to your existing steering system. Page 9 3. 4. 5. Bleed the steering system. Page 12 Secure the autopilot pump. Page 16 Fit the course computer. Page 17 Fit miscellaneous items Page 18 S100 Remote 6. 7. In-line power switch Safety alarm Make electrical connections Page 21 Carry out post installation checks Page 28 D7583-1 2.
87040_5.book Page 2 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 2 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide This guide Before starting to install your S1000 Autopilot, please take time to read this guide. In particular, please take note of the safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) information at the end of this guide. WARNING: This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided.
87040_5.book Page 3 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 3 What you need Parts supplied Elbow fitting, x 4 Autopilot Pump Straight fitting x 2 Anti-vibration mounts x 2 'T' fitting x 2 High pressure steering hoses (x 2) Low pressure transparent bleeding hose Nitrile gloves Wrench 12 mm AF x 19 mm AF Drill 3.4 mm Course Computer Safety alarm S100 REMOTE MODE STANDBY Drain cups PILOT Fill cups Belt clip assembly S100 Remote & 2 x cradles Connector block 1 pint (0.
87040_5.book Page 4 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 4 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Tools & materials required Pencil Screwdriver, No.
87040_5.book Page 5 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 5 Planning In order to make the installation as trouble free as possible, we strongly recommend you spend adequate time planning the best locations for your autopilot components. This is particularly important when considering the position of the autopilot pump, as hydraulic hoses are supplied in fixed lengths, so there are some limitations on the positioning of the autopilot pump with respect to the boat’s helm pump.
7040_5.book Page 6 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 6 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Locating autopilot pump Autopilot pump to be lower than helm pump. Install in a dry location. Provide protection from physical damage. Res e rv o Bleed S ir c re w Po R es e rv o rt Bleed S ir c re w Po rt Do not fit in engine compartments, near fuel tanks or in any other area where fuel vapor is likely. Mount pump location either horizontally or with connector end up.
87040_5.book Page 7 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 7 Using the hydraulic hoses Three, pre-assembled hydraulic hoses are supplied. Two of these are dark-colored, high pressure steering hoses and the third is a transparent low-pressure hose. The transparent hose is intended to help you check for air bubbles when bleeding the system and must be used only to connect the autopilot pump reservoir to the lower connector on the helm pump.
87040_5.book Page 8 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 8 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Sealing hydraulic joints CAUTION: Do not use sealing tape on any part of a hydraulic system, as this can disintegrate and the resulting particles can cause blockages in the hydraulic system. Tapered thread Do not apply sealant to hose connection thread. Note: The hydraulic fittings supplied with the autopilot pump have sealant preapplied to the tapered threads.
87040_5.book Page 9 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 9 Installation procedures 1. Connecting the autopilot pump O Connecting the autopilot pump, sheet 1 WARNING: Do not allow hydraulic fluid to come into contact with your skin. Wear the protective nitrile gloves provided when working with hydraulic fluid. WARNING: A sudden release of pressure from a hydraulic system could result in personal injury.
87040_5.book Page 10 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 10 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 0 Connecting the autopilot pump, sheet 2 3. Set steering to dead ahead and do not move it until instructed. 4. Remove & retain the helm pump breather cap. 5. Remove & retain the plug from the helm pump lower connector, and drain the fluid into one of the cups provided. Discard the drained fluid in accordance with local regulations.
87040_5.book Page 11 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 11 Connecting the autopilot pump, sheet 3 8. Connect hydraulic steering hoses from autopilot pump Port and Starboard connectors to the Port and Starboard connectors on the helm pump, so that Port connects to Port, and Starboard connects to Starboard . 9. Re-connect the ram hoses to the appropriate helm pump 'T' connectors.
87040_5.book Page 12 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 12 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 2. Bleeding the steering system WARNING: Do not allow hydraulic fluid to come into contact with your skin. Wear the protective nitrile gloves provided when working with hydraulic fluid. Connecting the autopilot pump will introduce air into the steering system, making it feel ‘spongy’ and ‘lumpy’ to operate.
87040_5.book Page 13 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 13 Bleed procedure, sheet 2 3. Using a suitable screwdriver, turn the autopilot pump shaft so that the flat on the shaft is toward the PORT side of the pump. 4. SLOWLY turn the wheel counter-clockwise and observe the bubbles in the transparent tube. Keep the helm pump reservoir topped up while doing this. Keep turning the wheel counter-clockwise until there are no more bubbles i.e.
87040_5.book Page 14 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 14 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Bleed procedure, sheet 3 5. Using a suitable screwdriver, turn the autopilot pump shaft so that the flat on the shaft is toward the starboard (STBD) side of the pump. 6. SLOWLY turn the wheel clockwise and observe the bubbles in the transparent tube. Keep the helm pump reservoir topped up while doing this. Keep turning the wheel counter-clockwise until there are no more bubbles i.e.
87040_5.book Page 15 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 15 Bleed procedure, sheet 4 7. Top up the hydraulic fluid. Correct fluid level Helm pump 8. Turn the autopilot pump bleed screw, fully clockwise, and hand-tighten it. e Res Bleed S c w rv o re ir Po rt 9. Replace the helm pump breather cap. D7486-1 This completes the bleed procedure. Now secure the pump.
87040_5.book Page 16 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 16 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 3. Securing the pump Securing the pump 1. Place the pump at the intended location and mark holes for the fixing screws. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent damage to the mounting surface. 2. Drill two 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes for the fixing screws. 4. Slide the anti-vibration mounts onto the pump bracket feet, then secure the pump with the screws provided.
87040_5.book Page 17 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 17 4. Fitting the course computer Securing course computer 1. Mark holes for fixing screws. 2. Drill two 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes for fixing screws. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent damage to the mounting surface. 4. Partially screw in the screws provided, then slot the course computer onto the screws, and tighten screws. D7338-1 The course computer is now secure.
87040_5.book Page 18 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 18 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 5. Fitting miscellaneous items Safety alarm Locating Securing 1. Mark holes for fixing screws. 2. Drill two 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent 4. Secure the safety alarm with the screws provided. D7607-1 damage to the mounting surface. Fitting batteries in S100 Remote When replacing, use only high-quality alkaline, AAA size batteries. D7504-2 2 x AAA batteries (supplied).
87040_5.book Page 19 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 19 Fitting S100 Remote cradle At fixed position 1. Mark holes for the fixing screws. On belt clip 1. 2. Drill three 1/8" (3.4 mm) pilot holes for the fixing screws. 2. 3. 3. Countersink the pilot holes to prevent damage to the mounting surface. To separate cradle from clip D7683-1 4. Secure the cradle.
87040_5.book Page 20 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 20 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide In-line power switch Locating Fit the in-line power switch in a readily-accessible location. Securing 1. 2. Cut 11/16" (18 mm) 1/ inch 5 (5 mm) maximum Ensure the protrusion on the switch barrel goes fully into the mounting hole. 3. 4. D7591-1 5. [ When all items have been fitted, connect up the system electrics.
87040_5.book Page 21 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 21 6. Electrical connections Overview Summary WARNING: Before making electrical connections to any part of the S1000 system, ensure the power source for the system is switched off.
87040_5.book Page 22 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 22 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Connecting wires When you need to join wires, use the either the supplied Scotchlock connectors or terminal block, as appropriate. D7547-1 Note: Scotchlock connectors are suitable for joining thin, data wires. They are NOT suitable for connecting the safety alarm.
87040_5.book Page 23 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 23 Diagram A: Connecting RF ground - preferred method Course computer S1000 Autopilot 0191O Product Code: A18107 POWER PUMP FCC ID PJ5S1000 IC: 4069B-S1000 Raymarine Ltd Portsmouth PO3 5TD England If the boat does not have a ground plate, use the alternative method shown in the following diagram, to connect the RF ground.
87040_5.book Page 24 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 24 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Diagram B: Connecting power & autopilot pump Course computer S1000 Autopilot 0191O Product Code: A18107 POWER PUMP FCC ID PJ5S1000 IC: 4069B-S1000 Raymarine Ltd Portsmouth PO3 5TD England Brown Integral 10 A fuse Black 12 V Power supply Blue Integral ferrite Red Autopilot pump Now make the necessary Data Cable connections.
87040_5.book Page 25 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 25 Diagram C: Connecting the Data Cable Course Computer GPS requirement The S1000 must receive GPS information to function correctly. Use the Data Cable supplied, to connect the Course Computer to a GPS, using either of the following methods: 1. To a Raymarine GPS via SeaTalk connections. 2. To a Raymarine GPS via NMEA spur. 3. To a non-Raymarine GPS via NMEA spur.
87040_5.book Page 26 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 26 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Diagram D: NMEA connections Course Computer Using with Raymarine GPS If a Raymarine GPS (such as the Raystar 120 or 125) is to be connected to the S1000 Autopilot via NMEA, the NMEA in and out, +ve and -ve lines must all be correctly connected. Each time power is applied to an S1000 Autopilot connected to a Raymarine GPS (via NMEA or SeaTalk), the S1000 will set the GPS filtering to WEAK.
87040_5.book Page 27 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 27 Secure wires Course Computer PUMP D7551-1 POWER This completes the installation procedure. Now carry out the Post installation procedures (below).
87040_5.book Page 28 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 28 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 7. Post installation When you have completed the installation of your S1000 Autopilot, use the following procedures to: • First carry out the Manual checks below, to check the the steering operation and check the system for leaks, then • Carry out the Autopilot checks & setup procedures below, to check the autopilot operates the steering in the correct direction, and to set up the autopilot correctly.
87040_5.book Page 29 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 29 Check for leaks (sheet 2) 3. Turn the wheel to starboard, and when the hard over point is reached, continue turning to starboard to pressurize the starboard lines, until the safety valve releases. At this point, the fluid in the starboard line will be at maximum pressure and the wheel has a 'lumpy' feel when turned further to starboard. 4.
87040_5.book Page 30 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 30 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 2. Hold down < and > in turn, and as each of these is pressed, ensure that the outboard motor(s) turn(s) to give the correct direction of steer. 3. If the outboard motor(s) does/do not move correctly, DO NOT USE THE BOAT. At the S100 Remote, hold down STANDBY for 2 seconds to leave Setup mode and return to Standby mode, then check that the S1000 components have been installed correctly.
87040_5.book Page 31 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Specifications System Approved by: FCC (USA), CE (Europe), IC (Canada) Autopilot pump Current consumption: 4 A at 100 psi (69 kP), 7 A at 500 psi (3449 kP) Dimensions: 6.5 in (165 mm) x 2.5 in (65 mm) x 3.2 in (82 mm) Weight: 3 lbs (1.4 kg) Course computer Voltage: 10 V dc to 16 V dc Current consumption: 4 A nominal, with autopilot pump running Dimensions: 6.5 in (165 mm) x 6.7 in (170 mm) x 1.
87040_5.book Page 32 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 32 S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide General Information Safety notices WARNING: Product installation & operation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance. WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start installing this product.
87040_5.book Page 33 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide 33 Suppression Ferrites The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. D3548-6 Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit.
87040_5.book Page 34 Monday, April 30, 2007 5:58 PM 34 Raymarine UK Ltd, Quay Point, Northarbour Road Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 3TD, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 www.raymarine.com S1000 Autopilot Installation Guide Raymarine Inc, 21, Manchester Street, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054-4801, USA. Tel: +1 603.881.5200 Fax: +1 603.864.4756 www.raymarine.
