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WP32 Wheelpilot10E04596STBYTACKSTBYAUTOTACKThe operation of the Wheelpilot will differ during an autotackdepending on whether the pilot is in Sail To

In all cases, the autotack is confirmed by a long beep, with therelevant Port or Starboard LED flashing during the coursechange.2.5.3 Autotacking in

WP32 Wheelpilot12E04596STBYNAVTACKSTBYAUTONAV3 ADVANCED FEATURESThe WP32 Wheelpilot contains many advanced features, one ofwhich is the ability to acc

Instruction manual13E04596STBYNAVTACKSTBYAUTO3.2 Steer To WindThe Wheelpilot can sail to the apparent wind angle, ratherthan a compass course, using

WP32 Wheelpilot14E045963.3 Using an external compassNormally, the accurate operation of a self-contained autopilotis very difficult on a ferrous hull

Instruction manual15E04596STBYNAVTACKSTBYAUTOTACKNAVSTBYNAVTACKSTBYAUTOFig 4.2 - Reducing scaling factor by onePOWERON4 CONFIGURATION4.1 ScalingBefor

WP32 Wheelpilot16E045964.2 Calibration modeThe Gain and Seastate settings can be adjusted while theWheelpilot is in either Standby or Autopilot mode.

Instruction manual17E04596STBYNAVTACKSTBYAUTOPress NAV to confirm settings and return to normal operation,or press TACK to switch to Seastate adjustme

4.5 AutotrimUnder differing conditions a helm bias (sometimes known asstanding helm or rudder trim) is applied, in order to steer astraight course. A

Instruction manual19E04596Fig 5.3 - Attaching guiderods5 INSTALLATION5.1 Fitting the WheelpilotWith correct preparation, the Wheelpilot can be instal

WP32 Wheelpilot20E04596Fig 5.5 - Attaching clamp using band clampsFront PlatePedestalPedestal MountNeoprenePadLocate the clamp in the pedestal mount s

Instruction manual21E04596Fig 5.6 - Pilot should be central to wheel shaft7. Fit the Wheelpilot to the pedestal mount by inserting thetwo guide rods

WP32 Wheelpilot22E0459612. Clip the badge to the spoke clamps (Fig 5.8).Fig 5.8 - Fitting of WheelpilotBadgeWheel nutSpokeclampsSockethead boltsAttac

Instruction manual23E04596Due to differing requirements from vessel to vessel, Simrad rec-ommends that the appropriate cable is sourced to meet the ve

WP32 Wheelpilot24E04596Notes:* Mount the junction box in a dry location.* No power is supplied to or from the SimNet bus – the Wheelpilot mustalways h

Instruction manual25E045965.4 Interfacing via NMEAThe built-in NMEA processor allows NMEA0183-compatibleequipment to be connected directly to the Whe

WP32 Wheelpilot26E04596TACKTACKTACKTACKFig 5.15 - Auto compass calibrationBecause of the vast number of different manufacturers andmodels of navigatio

Instruction manual27E04596If the rate of turn or boat speed is too fast, the Port LED willflash (Fig 5.16). Either slow the boat or reduce the angle o

WP32 Wheelpilot28E04596TACKTACKTACKTACKIn the example shown, there are two nav data sources (the CP44Chartplotter and the NMEAGPS via the IS12 Mega in

Instruction manual29E04596To select System mode press and hold the TACK and keysand turn the power on (Fig 5.19) -The Wheelpilot will beep and all th

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6 APPENDIX6.1 Advice on operationWhen used correctly, your Wheelpilot can maintain as good acourse, on most points of sail, as a skilled helmsman, w

Instruction manual31E045966.2 Fault findingSymptomPilot consistently over orunder compensates when a course error is detectedAfter functioning normal

WP32 Wheelpilot32E045966.3 NMEA sentences receivedThe NMEA0183 information required for full functionalitywhilst in Nav Mode is as follows:- Cross Tr

Instruction manual33E045966.5 Spares and accessoriesThe following spares and accessories are available from localSimrad agents. Please quote the part

WP32 Wheelpilot34E045966.7 Dimensions388mm (15.25 in)348mm (13.7 in)165mm (6.5 in) 550mm (21.6 in)234mm (9.2 in)6.8 SpecificationSupply Voltage 12v

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WP32 WheelpilotIVPart No. E04596 Issue 1.0 05/03/04 MDLThe technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the

CONTENTS1 GENERAL1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.2 The SimNet network system . .

1 GENERAL1.1 IntroductionThe Simrad Wheelpilot WP32 is a self-contained automaticpilot suitable for a wide variety of wheel steered sailing yachtsup

Instruction manual7E045961.2 The SimNet network systemThe SimNet system is built around a high-speed bus network-ing system, that allows Simrad instr

WP32 Wheelpilot8E04596STBYTACKSTBYAUTOSTBYAUTOFig 2.2 - Engaging autopilot modeClutch onClutch off2 OPERATION2.1 GeneralThe WP32 powers up in Standb

Instruction manual9E04596To lock the pilot onto the desired course, either steer the cor-rect course and then engage the autopilot, or engage theauto