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W-H AUTOPILOT
MODEL
P-3C
FEATURES:
TYPE: Variable dead band
non-hunting system with variable speed rudder drive.
HEADING SYSTEM: Normal heading
sensor is a fluxgate compass with 45° internal gimbaling.
"HEAVY WEATHER" PUSH BUTTON
CONTROL
AUTO-TACK FEATURE: Tacks to
windward with the press of two buttons.
RUDDER LIMIT SYSTEMS: There are two
electronic rudder limit systems in these pilots.
- Provides for the maximum deflection
with power steering that is adjustable inside the case.
- Limits the rudder deflection from 10°
to 25° depending on the rudder gain control.
NORMAL RUDDER SPEEDS: 10°(sec. 6
seconds for 30-0-30 degrees) Speeds from 5° to 12°/sec are
possible.
DISPLAY: LCD display with red back
lighting displays vessel heading in 1 step accuracy. A
computer menu is also displayed which selects two types of
nav interfacing (GPS steering), weather helm status and a
180 degree U-turn mode. Rudder angle or degrees to next
heading can also be displayed.
CONTROLS: The
selector switch option includes "Standby",
"Autopilot", "Remotes" and
"Off" modes. The "Standby" mode is used
to utilize the digital heading or rudder angle display.
- Weather or Yaw Control: This knob
adjusts the dead band from 1 to 12. It is used in heavy
weather conditions to allow the autopilot to work less
hard.
- Rudder Gain Control: This knob controls
the amount of rudder added for a given amount of off
course deviation. It has a range from 0.3 to 1.3 . It
allows for greater rudder deflections when the vessel
speed is very slow.
- Port & Starbord Dodge Buttons:
These red and green buttons provide for a very rapid and
temporary change. They also can be used to provide a
permanent and accurate 10° course change.
- Course Change Lever: The three position
toggle switch changes the autopilot course permanently
in 1° steps and at a rate of 3° per second as long as
the lever is held to port or starboard.
- Light Dimmer: This knob dims the pilot
lights on the front of the PHC.
- Auto Weather Helm (AWH): the AWH
circuit can be turned on or off with the computer menu.
- Display: This momentary toggle switch
cycles the display from heading rudder to next course
indicator.
- Gain Boost/Tack: This moment toggle
switch activates the gain boost (heavy weather control)
or activates the 90° tacking function.
CONSTRUCTION: The Pilot House Control unit
(PHC) is housed in a polycarbonate case hich is splash
proof. All controls and connectors have water seals. The
unit is normally trunnion mounted with a supplied stainless
steel bracket. The PHC is non-magnetic and can be used
mounted within 1" of a compass. A flush mounting kit is
available.
SIZE: 4.8"H x 4.8"W x 3.4"D
with a maximum depth of 4.2".
OPTIONS:
- Remote Controller: HC-2A-3
- Rudder Angle Indicators (Meters): Up to
three models RA-11 can be connected. (The HC-2A-3 has a
rudder angle meter built in.)
- Hydraulic Power Pack: The standard
system comes with a 12v, 1/4 hp variable speed drive
unit. HPP's from 1/2 to 2 hp and solenoid drivers for
engine driven hydraulic steering systems are available.
- Counter Rudder (Rate Control):
Available option.
- Edson Connection Kit: A linear actuator
that is designed to operate with Edson type cable
steering.
- Wind Vane input systems: Model W-1,
supplied with a small rail mounted wind vane.
- Polar Wind Computer System: Model W-3,
uses Stan Honey's software and a PC computer.
REMOTE: HC-2A-3
- Hydraulic
Power Pack- 1/4 HP
- P3-C
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