SY-288GPS TYPE

AUTOPILOT FOR SHIPS

O P E R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N
Content

Outline
■Preface…………………………………………………………………….....………………2

■Notes…………………………………………………………………………................……3

Installation
■Pipe and Line ………………………………………………………………......……………4

■Front Panel Description…………………………………………………………...…………5

■Back Panel Description…………………………………………………………....…………6

■System Installation ………………………………………………………………......………7

●Control Unit Installation………………………………………………………..........……7

●Connector for Manual Drive and Motor Drive Installation……………….....................…8

●Magnetic Azimuth Sensor Installation………………………………………....…………9

●Digital Compass Installation and Debugging…………………………………............…10

●Rudder Angle Generator Installation………………………………………….........……10

Operational Method
■System Adjustment…………………………………………………………………....……11

■Brief Introduction of Operational Mode………………………………………............……12

■Manual Steering Mode…………………………………………………………..…………13

■Following Steering Mode………………………………………………………..…………14

■Automatic Steering Mode…………………………………………………………......……15

■GPS Steering Mode…………………………………………………………………...……16

■Parameters Adjustment for Automatic Steering Mode……………………………......……17

■Parameters Adjustment……………………………………………………………......……18

●Data Adjustment Inside Keys……………………………………………………....……18

■Alarm…………………………………………………………………………….............…20

Fault Diagnosis and Treatment…………………………………...............…21

List of Autopilot…………………………………………………………............… 23
 Product Quality Card………………………………………………….............… 24

Preface Outline

Thank you for using SY-168W, SY-168GPS type Autopilot for ships. This manual will give you

comprehensive description of installing method, operational method, precautions of the device and so

on. For getting its best performance and keeping it in optimal working condition, please, read the

manual carefully and operate the autopilot correctly.

Besides, please keep the manual in a suitable place, and not be lost or damaged. Be sure to take it

when sailing.

This manual is only used to product information and our company reserves the right to change

the parameters without prior notice.

Welcome to use
This series of
products
Attentions outline
The fault of the device or the disoperation when using the device may result in the risks of
striking a reef, or collisions with other ships. Therefore, when using the device, the operators must be
familiar with its operating characteristics, master its operation method skillfully and operate it
carefully.
*General attentions
1. All working modes of the device have their own specific operational method. Before using the
device, please do read the manual carefully and understand the relevant chapters of this manual.
2. Operational training should be taken periodically, and operational methods and using attentions
should be always understood and kept in mind.
3. The power supply must be DC24V. Using AC or other power supply may lead to the damage of
device, fires, electric shock or other risks.
4. In the course of using the device, please pay attention to the sea conditions around the ship all
the time in order to prevent the collisions from any emergencies.
*Attentions when emergent steering
When there is anything abnormal or fault occurring in follow-up mode, AUTO mode and GPS
mode, and at the same time of adopting reducing the ship’s speed timely or other safe measures,
switch the steering mode to manual mode, so that operators can directly steer the ship by using the
rudder wheel.
*Attentions in follow-up mode
 During follow-up steering, please pay attentions to the changes of rudder angle and bow, and
detect faults or risks timely.
*Attentions in AUTO mode
1. AUTO mode and GPS mode will both use the azimuth signals generated by the azimuth sensor
which is installed in magnetic compass. If

magnetic tools (including some ferrous metal tools) are placed near the magnetic compass, it will
reduce azimuth precision or generate the possibility of rapid turn. Therefore, this kinds of tools or
objects must not be placed near the magnetic compass.
2. When starting up the system, the device will load the default parameter values. Please depend on
vessel loading conditions, speed, weather conditions to readjust the steering angle ratio, waves and
neutral coefficients.
3. Special attentions should be paid in AUTO mode. Early detect and remove the risks of
collisions, striking a reef or other risks.
*Attentions in GPS mode
1. GPS mode is based on the target signals of the navigation device to control and adjust the ship.
Therefore, the position accuracy depends on the accuracy of navigation device and magnetic compass.
The error is from ten more meters to hundreds of meters according to the specific conditions.
2. Because of effects of rudder angle ratio, coefficients of weather and waves, azimuth accuracy of
magnetic compass and so on, it may deviate from course a few meters to dozens of meters.
3. GPS navigation device does not have the ability of identifying obstacles and reefs. Therefore,
please not trust GPS steering much and also should pay special attention to the conditions around the
ship.
*Suppose there are too many ships or rivers and ports are quite narrow, it is
prohibited to use AUTO mode and GPS mode. It must be switched to manual mode.
*In AUTO mode of GPS mode, the related operators must be on duty.
 Dynamical and Hydraulic Steering System + Automatic Steering System
动力液压操舵系统+自动驾驶系统
SY-288 LCD
Electromechanical Rudder Wheel Remote
Fixed Follow-up
Oil油泵单元
Pump Unit Oil Tank油箱
TU02C 手电一体 舵轮 液晶自动舵
Autopilot 电子罗经 磁传感器 电罗经
Gyro 遥控器 固定式随动
Actuator Control
Digital CompassMagnetic Compass
Device

Pipe
SY-288GPS

手动 自动
5
120 随动 卫导 10
卫导 10

Sensors
090
150
115.4 060 调光 取消 Sanou-DCM-HDT

20
20
180
115.0 SANYUAN
www.yidaelc.cn
GPS航向
GYRO 压舵 000
-45 000.0 +45 004

30
海浪

30
设定 ELECTRON
舵比 1.0
中立 00 确定 40
-30 +30
40
距离 000.00nm 0102030405

管道和线路
航速 00.0kt 右00.7 设置航线正向
N 28°20.799 -15 +15 N 28°20.799
E121°34.172 0 E121°34.173
直行模式
功能 ON OFF

（未提供）

And Lines
（选配） （选配） （选配） （选配）

T P B A (Optional) Not Supplied

(Optional) (Optional) (Optional)

电动舵控制器 GPS（未提供）
Solenoid Valve
GPS (Not Supplied)
电磁阀 P T Controller
管道
Solenoid Valve 接线
电源开关 24V直流电源 Pipe
A B
电磁阀控制器 （未提供）
Electromechanical
Connection Wires
Power Switch
Actuator Controller 24V DC Power
油缸 (Not Supplied)

Oil Tank

舵角反馈器

单舵型

Installation安
Rudder Angle Generator

Single-Rudder Type
油缸 油缸

支点 连接杆 Oil Tank

Oil Tank
手柄
舵轴
Linkage
发生器

装
Handle
往复型 双舵型
Transmitter
Rudder post
 Mode:
Current Mode GPS Course Indicate Course Setting
卫导航向
Heading
船首航向
Compass Course
罗经航向 舵角指示 航向设定 模式切换：
当前模式 rudder angle
Manual mode / follow-up

Front
前面板说明
FrontPanel
mode / AUTO mode / GPS
手动/随动/自动/卫导

Luma key: Adjust backlight

PanelDescription
调光:调 8 档背景亮度
brightness.

“ESC”
“取消”键button

Description
Return to previous page in
各模式下可返回上一

“▲”
“▲”键
button

手动模式：
Manual 进入航点管
mode: Enter the waypoint
-5-

理及布置航线，按“取
management and arrangement of

消”
routes. 键后自动保存当前
After press the "cancel" button,

数值并退出
automatically save the current value
and exit.In menu mode , “▲” button

“ON” / “OFF”
ON/OFF

Installation
Installation
开关键,关机须长按
Hold 3 秒to
down for 3 seconds

与目标距
Target distance
“▼”
Current location 目标位置
Target location Set parameters
参数设定 “▼”键
button
and speed 当前位置 舵角角度
Rudder angle
“◄”“►”
“◄”“►”键button
手动、
Press this随动和自动模式下按此
button in manual mode to

安 装
“功能”键
“Function” button “OK”
“确定”键button
手动模式：
Manual 往左或往右方
mode：steer left or right. 键，可储存当前航点。
save current waypoint.

手动模式：按功能键，详见
Manual 18-19
mode：enter menu. See details 页
in P13. Manual mode ： conform the
手动模式：改变某一数据 向操舵
AUTO mode ： set course Press“▲”
按“▲” “▼”
“▼”键，可选择航
button，select waypoint
后保存when you change menu.
settings
自动模式：改变海浪、舵比、中立和
AUTO mode：change counterclockwise rudder, 自动模式：
(increase 按一下可设定
or decrease 1°). 点 001-020
storage 的储存位置。
location 001-020.Decrease

压舵参数
waves, rudder angle ratio and neutral parameters. 卫导模式：可将已改变的
GPS mode：confirm navigation 航向减少或增加 1 度，长 value in all modes.
Hold down to increase or 在各模式菜单中，可以减少数
 彩屏自动舵后面板各接口接线图
Each connection ports’ wiring diagram in back panel

Back
后面板说明Panel Description
电磁阀 通信接口 随动 方位 反馈器 电 源 2 4 V / 3 A 保险丝(3A)
MOTOR IN/OUT REMOTO COMPASS RUDDER DC24V/3A PUSE
Solenoid Valve Interface Follow-up Azimuth Feedback Device DC24V/3A FUSE 3A

1 7
Motor 2 IN/OUT 4
REMOTE 5 5 4
1RUDDER DC24V/3A PUSE
1 2 3 8 6 1
2
3
1
2 3
4
2 3
6 - 1 2
+
3 5
4
-6-

7 1
1、负 2
3 2 1
6 8 4 1 4 5 1 45 6 1
2、左 3
5 2 3 2 3 2
3
3、右 4
负左右 电磁阀控制板
1+、2- (RS232) 1、3.3V 1、12V 1、12V
电动舵控制器
Electromechanical RMC/RMB 输入卫导
2、负 2、负 2、负
Actuator-2016
Controller 3+、4-(RS422)
3、信号线 3、信号B- 3、信号A+
HDT/HDG 输入电罗经
4、信号A+ 4、信号B-

Installation
低 高 短 长 5+、6-(RS422)
电流调整
电机调速
（保护时间调整）
HDT/HDM 输出4800航向

24V+24V- 正 左 右 负 电机 20 30

24V+ 备用 备用

40
10
电罗经

SANYUAN
ELECTRON
5
1.Negative

40
10
20 30

24V-

安 装
24V+
24V-
Solenoid Valve 2.Left
Negative/Left/Right GPS
Controller 1. 3.3V 1. 12V 1. 12V
（选配）
电磁阀 手电一体控制器 导航装置 2.随动方向盘
Follow-up
Negative 方位传感器
2. Negative 2.舵角反馈器
Negative

Steering Wheel
3. Signal Lines 3. Signal B- 3. Signal A+
System Installation Installation
Control Unit Installation
1. Control Unit SY-188GPS
As the control unit using a number of sophisticated electronic/electrical components, the
installation location should meet the following requirements：
1）The place of low humidity
2）The place is easy for operation
3）The place is easy for installation and maintenance
4）The place does not expose directly to sea water and sea wind.
5) The place does not expose directly to sunshine.
6）The place is far away from vibration.
NOTE: Do not install the unit in a severely vibrated place or expose it directly to sea water, sea
wind and rain. Otherwise, it will cause fault of the unit, and thus bring out the rudder be out of
order.

Use brackets to install it on

the ceiling
Use brackets to install it
on使用托架安装在桌面上
the desktop 使用托架安装在天花板

m
35m
160mm 支架

嵌入安装在板面上 嵌入开槽尺寸

槽深150mm

7字挡片
 The slotting size
Install it on the panel

System Installation Installation

Cut along this dotted line to get the
Connector for manual drive and motor drive Installation
actual opening size
1. Connector installation method
Connector for manual drive and motor drive is installed in vessel with steering gear, fixed on
the box body, and then steering wheel is mounted in it.

140 180 转向器

转向器
Steering gear Steering gear
Drag out:
拉出手动
manual drive
T P B A
推进电动
电机
手动电动 Push on: motor
手动电动 液压油管 切换连接器
切换连接器
驾控箱顶视
Motor Switch Connector Hydraulic 104 Connector
Switch
58
电动舵控制器
for manual drive
for manual drive oil pipe -2016
58

177

160
190

and motor drive and motor drive

60
电源灯 左右灯 电机灯
230

4-M
10

Top view of driving control box

连接器侧面 连接器控制盒尺寸
 Connector control box size
Side view of connector

Instructions: When Dragging out the center link, the steering wheel steers rudder; when pushing
out it, motor steers rudder. The carbon brush on the motor is inspected every six months. If the
carbon brush is found to be worn out, it should be replaced in time.
2. Controller for manual drive and motor drive
The control box is Installed in cool and dry place. Various accessories and power wires are
connected up it according to connection diagram on the control box . When Power on 24V power
supply, the control box power indicator light is on, and the gear position is pushed forward to
separate the steering wheel. At this time, the steering gear is in the electric state. Press the left or
right button or use the steering switch to pull the motor to the left or right. And check whether the
steering direction is correct. (Press left key: left lamp of 2 and 3 windows will on:. Press right key:
right lamp of 2 and 3 windows will on). If the direction is reversed,, change the left and right
control lines. Note: The light of window 2 is on, indicating that the input voltage signal of the
auto-rudder main solenoid valve
190 is normal;The light of window 3 is on, indicating that the output
160 24V+24V- 正 左 右 负 电机
of the controller motor output is normal.
（保护时间调整）
-2016
电动舵控制器

左右灯 电机灯

3窗口
长
电流调整

电机

24V+
24V-
24V+24V- 正 左 右 负
短

2窗口
104

外接手操开关
高

电机调速

电源灯

左
1窗口

自动舵输出接口
右
低

手电一体连接器
177

External manual switch

System Installation Installation

Connector for manual drive and

motor drive
3．Solenoid valve control panel

NOTE: Do not put the solenoid valve control panel on a severe vibrate place or direct exposure
to the sea , wind or rain, otherwise it will have a malfunction and cause steering out of order.
Positive 1/2 and negative 1/2: input power, left 1/2 right 1/2: output power (indicator light).

Ⅲ. Magnetic azimuth sensor’s installation

The azimuth sensor is highly sensitive to magnetic field, so it will be influenced when the
magnetic field around the installation position changes . When AUTO steering, sharp change of
the magnetic field will cause a sharp turn of ship, which may cause danger. Therefore, it should
keep more than 50cm distance between azimuth sensor and the device (such as electromagnetic
valve, electrical machines and so on) with magnetic field and be sure that it can’t be influenced by
the magnetic field. Instruments or objects with magnetism must not be placed near it.

*Install magnetic compass in the centerline of the ship or the place parallel to the centerline
and invite compass master to adjust magnetic compass. This will improve the direction’s accuracy
and stability when sailing。

*Aim pointed-end on the azimuth sensor at the bow line of magnetic compass. Tear down
adhesive paper and then fix it in centerline position of magnetic compass. And properly fix the
cable of azimuth sensor.
船头方向
Bow Direction

0
BOW

中心线
270 YI
D
SY-168W
A
DI ANZI CO.
DZ

LT
D
90

180
 Centerline

Ⅳ. Installation and debugging of digital compass.

Because the compass needs to be adjusted and corrected which is trouble, wrong adjustment
will cause the instability of the compass, now we replace with the 3-Axis digital compass.

Put the arrow of digital compass parallel to the bow of ship, fixed it in a stick (the one
without magnetism) which is more than 1.5 meters height, and install it on the top and center part
of driving cab. Be sure that there is no magnetic things in one meters.

*Note: Do not install it on iron stick nor in the side of the ship.
离带磁物体 朝向船头
半径1米以上
尽量安装在船中央

关机 两线短路 开机
1米以上
木杆或非磁金属杆

船速3-6节，
旋转360°以上
Turn off Two wires short circuit 显示"111"
Turn on
舵角20-30°
栏杆 线绑住

舵回中心 两线拆开 结束
Speed in 3-6

Rotate 360° knots Angle Show “111”

Return to center Take apart two wires End

Ⅴ. The installation of rudder angle transmitter

 * Rudder angle indicator can be installed around rudder. Please install it according to the
specific layout of module and the actual situation of the system.

* Keep the rudder of ship straight, install the transmitter parallel to the center of main rudder
holder. The length of rudder post center and generator center is the same with the length of two
installation holes of connection rod. The length of generator handle is the same with rudder post
center and fulcrum. Keep the generator parallel to rudder fulcrum and keep them in a parallel
condition.

* NOTE: Parallel installation can have a feedback of real rudder angle to main controller.

* NOTE: It is important to adjust the rudder of ship in a straight state, otherwise it will
directly effect the precision of sailing and work frequency of solenoid valve.

System Adjusting Operation Method

Ⅰ. Debugging for ship at port

After completely installed, operators must adjust every unit. This section will illustrate some
adjustments which are needed after installation. In the occasions where the hydraulic source is
obtained through the engine-driven, please start up engine first. Please check the power supply is
DC 24V again. Turn on the power and shift to “Manual “ mode. The LCD screen will display the
welcome interface after hearing a sound of "di di" produced by the buzzer. After screen prompts,it
will enter manual work mode. Aim the magnetic sensor at the center of compass. Rotate the
magnetic sensor left and right until the course value of magnetic compass is the same with the
course data of autopilot, that means they are pasted. Altering entering manual mode, if magnetic
azimuth sensor or rudder angle generator works abnormally, the LCD screen will show alarm
information immediately. Please check whether the corresponding parts are properly connected
according to alarm information.( If there is electronic compass or GPS compass，must turn on
these before starting opening the autopilot. In the GPS mode, GYRO indicator lights will turn on.)
See the right figure below：

1、Turn the hydraulic controller right, and then check whether the rudder is turning to
starboard and whether the rudder instruction on autopilot screen shows it turns right . Turn the
hydraulic controller left, and then check whether the rudder is turning to larboard and whether the
rudder instruction on autopilot screen shows it turns left. If it shows the rudder turn s to the
reverse direction, please install again.When the rudder is in neutral position, check whether the
shown value of steering instrument is 0°. If there is error, adjust steering instruments. After
adjustment,re-tighten the screw cap and add grease to the universal joint.

2、Turn on the switching of solenoid valve or connector for manual drive and motor drive to
enter the electric mode.Press PORT or STBD key on the panel, check whether the rudder turn left
or right as indicated. If it is opposite, exchange the left and right lines of solenoid valve.

3、After left or right rudders are correct, press the left button to hit the rudder to the left full
rudder, then press the right button to move the left full rudder to the right full rudder (check
whether the electric rudder control box has protection and alarm, if there is an alarm, it may be
due to insufficient hydraulic pressure cause excessive load protection). Then set it in AUTO mode.
The rudder will return to 0°, 1°or -1°in neutral position. If the rudder vibrates after returning
to neutral position, it means the flow of pump is much more than the flow which the steering oil
tanks require. And it will cause the rudder’s changing speed to be too fast. At this time, adjust the
pump flow to reduce the rudder speed or press Change Key several times in manual mode until
turn out adjusting screen of rudder angle accuracy. Change the default value 002 to 003 and press
Confirm button to confirm the setting. Or adjust the rudder function menu, the rudder angle rate
should be 000-003, or adjust the motor speed in the controller.

Ⅱ. Trail voyage and debug

Under hydraulic system, sail the ship toward the aim destination more than 10 seconds
without excursion, and check weather the rudder angle indicator within 3 degree. If more than 3
degree, please loose transmitter’s nut, rotate main axis slightly until the rudder angle within 3
degree, then adjust the transmitter.If the excursion within 3 degree, press select button to 00
degree.

Ⅲ. Digital compass debugging

Turn off power supply, short circuit two wires of digital compass and turn on again, with
number “111” on display, keep the sail speed in 3-6 knots, let the rudder angle between 20-30
degree, rotate the ship more than 360 degree, then keep the rudder straight, separate two wires, the
screen shows present course, debug finished. After debugging, please be sure the difference of
digital compass and GPS course within 20 degree..
Brief Introduction of Operation Operation Method

■ Manual mode：

Manual steering is like driving a car with steering wheel. In manual mode, lightly press
PORT or STBD key to control the actions of rudder to meet the required rudder angle value.

■ Follow-up mode：

Ruder is controlled by remote connected to the device in follow-up mode and it can control
the rudder to shown angle value of remote. Although this mode us not AUTO mode, it can be
operated at any place in the ship, and it can be used conveniently.

■ AUTO mode：

In this mode, it can control the course to the current direction and change the direction by
adjusting the course. In this mode, if rotating the rudder angle of follow-up remote more than 5
degrees, the system will switch to follow-up mode automatically. If setting the remote in neutral
position, the system will return to AUTO mode automatically a few seconds later.

■ GPS mode：

In AUTO mode, because of influence of wind or tide flow and after a long time sailing,
although it can keep in the set direction, it may also deviate from the preset course. If connected to
GPS device and after setting destination, it can correct deviation caused by wind or tide flow.

NOTE: Except for manual mode, it is prohibited to use direction rudder or the manual device in
other mode. After using direction rudder or manual device to operate rudder, it still work in other
mode, the ship will not deviate from the course and it will cause danger.Therefore, do use
direction rudder after switching to manual mode.
Attention:

Electronic compass correction is an important part. It must be corrected in

strict accordance with the steps, otherwise it will directly affect the accuracy,
working frequency and stability of the automatic steering steering.

The correction is as follows: Shutdown → short circuit of the two lines on

the azimuth plug → start to show 111 → turn the rudder angle to the left or right
by 360 degrees or more (the ship turns more than one circle on the sea) →
rudder centered → separate line → end.

Sea wave and rudder angle ratio adjustment: When the wind is weak , the
sea wave are adjusted to 02-04, and it is adjusted to 04-10 when the wind is
strong. When ship speed is adjusted to 6 knots and the rudder angle ratio is
adjusted between 0.8-1.6 (generally about 1.0). When the ship speed is slow, the
rudder angle ratio is tumbled at 1.6-3. Cargo ship: empty ship 1-2, heavy load
2-4.
Manual Steering Mode Operation Method

Manual mode will automatically enter after turning on the system. Press Manual key to
switch to this mode in other work modes

After entering manual mode, the rudder will return left when pressing “◄” key on the panel
and will turn right when pressing “►” on the panel, like the picture one.

Picture 1

The function button in manual mode can change the screen into settings ( for detailed settings
see picture 18). Press “◄””►””▲””▼” button to move cursor; Press “OK” button to select; press
“ESC” button to save and exit.
 In manual mode, press ”▲” can set destinations (see picture 3), same as above.There are
several routes available for selection in the waypoint management. Up to 20 waypoint can be set
in the route. When tit is navigated by route, set the waypoint of the route first, and then the
navigation line is automatically voyaged.. 20 way-points can be saved with “▼””OK” button.

Picture 2 Picture 3
Follow-up Steering Mode Operation mode

Turn the knob to follow -up mode, the system will enter follow-up mode. Before entering
follow-up mode, please adjust follow-up knob to the neutral position avoid generating a big rudder
angle action immediately after entering follow-up mode.

After entering follow-up mode, specific operational interface is as the following figure shown.
The LCD screen will show bow azimuth value, rudder angle value, correct value indicated by
follow-up controller. And it will show the steering direction of solenoid valve controller when
need to operate.

In this mode, the system will automatically control the rudder to return to the redder angle
position which the remote instructs.

Press ”▲” can set destinations,way-points can be saved with “▼” key.
NOTE: In follow-up mode, AUTO mode or GPS mode, the follow-up should turn to the neutral
position. If the control wire is broke, please press SEL key and show “Whether start the follow-up
mode”, then press STBD key to choose “NO”, then press “OK”, otherwise it will lead the system
not work normally.

0 0
10
10
10
10
15°

SA

20
20

20
20

SANYUAN

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EL

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EC
30

30

30
30

ELECTRON

N
40 40 40 40

15°
AUTO mode Operation methods

Before entering AUTO mode, please adjust follow-up remote controller to the neutral
position firstly and then switch to AUTO mode. At this time the system will switch to AUTO
mode. In this mode, the system will keep sailing in current course according to rudder angle
indicator, bow direction and other signals.

In case of unset course, the system will set the current course as its default course.User can
change the course with pressing “◄” and “►”. Press “◄” key one time to decrease 1°and “►”
key to increase 1°.If press several seconds continuously for one time, the course will increase or
decrease 5°once. (See picture 1)

Please make sure follow-up mode opened if you want to use remote controller or follow-up
steering wheel. See page 18. At this time, rotate the remote controller’s knob more than 5°(see
picture 2), follow-up mode can open automatically. And it can back to auto mode within one
second if the rotate of remote controller back to neutral part (see picture 3).

When back to auto mode again after an urgent changing to manual or follow-up mode, the
course will set as current course rather than the course set before. If wanting to recover to formal
course, please set it again.

Press Function button to move cursor to change rudder, wave, rudder ratio and neutral number;
press “▲””▼” to increase or decrease the number; press ESC to exit with current settings.

Way-points can be saved with “▼” key, press ”▲” “▼”can set destinations.
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Can set by remote control

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10
10 10
10
SA

20
20

20
20
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Picture 2 Picture 3
Parameters adjustment Operation method

Automatic Sailing Adjustment

In order to suit the automatic sailing for different weather, different sea conditions and
automatic sailing in different sailing conditions, it is necessary to adjust all kinds of parameters.
Please do corresponding adjustment based on full understanding about the operation. When
adjusting parameters, the system will close solenoid valve. Therefore, please switch the rudder in
the neutral position before adjustment, and keep the mode in manual mode firstly, in order to
avoid risks.

1. Course adjustment: Press“◄”“►”to change the course direction

2. Weather parameters (waves) adjustment

When the system works in AUTO or GPS mode and even when there are no waves, the bow
also will cause a little swing. However, in case of bad weather condition, the swing range will be
sharply increased. If adjusting all errors caused by such swing every time, it will greatly increase
work frequency of the rudder and then shorten the service life of machine. If you want to ignore
swing in a certain range, you can adjust weather parameters to implement it. Specifically, if setting
the weather parameters value is 4, the bow will ignore the rudder actions and do nothing when the
swing value is between -2 and 2. Set the weather parameters value is 04 in no wave, that is, the
bow won’t work when the deviation between setting direction and bow direction in ±2°,
meanwhile, it will work at once when the deviation is more than ±2.1°. Course accuracy of
ship will be higher. 03-05 in small waves, and more than 10 in big waves. The bow do not
work when the swing value is between -5 and 5, do work at once when deviation value is
beyond ±5°. This setting can reduce working frequency of rudder.

In AUTO or GPS mode, press “Function” button (Background is blue), move cursor to wave
parameters, the value can be turn up or down by “▲””▼”; press “Esc” button to save and exit.
Boot default 04.

3. Rudder angle radio adjustment

The real working angle of ship can be adjusted by rudder angle ratio. If the ship moves fast,
the rudder angle radio can be set around 1; if the ship moves slow, the value can be much bigger.
The rudder angle radio value should be changed according to different ship and different sail
speed. Too big rudder angle ratio will lead the ship sail like a snake walking. Too small rudder
angle ratio will lead the ship out of course.

In AUTO or GPS mode, press “Function” button, move cursor to settings, the value can be
turn up or down by “▲””▼”; press “Esc” button to save and exit.

Generally, the rudder angle ratio of fishing ship is around 0.8-1.6; single boat trawler, pair
trawler, shrimp boat is from 2 to 3; Empty cargo ship is from 1-2, overloaded cargo ship is from 2
to 4.

4. Neutral position modification

In AUTO or GPS mode, the default value of neutral position is “0”. The ship will be out of
course because of the influence of tide flow and waves in long time sailing, so please adjust the
neutral position and increase rudder balance to turn to setting course. Press “Function” button
(Background is blue), move cursor to wave parameters, the value can be turn up or down by
“▲””▼”; press “Esc” button to save and exit; The modification system will run in order of this
setting neutral value. After running in 10 min, the neutral pointer will decrease or increase by
swing left or right automatically, so as to modify automatically and accordingly.

5. Rudder balance adjustment:

Adjust rudder balance in auto mode according to the speed of course changing. If the ship
sails as “S”course after amending, please turn rudder balance value up or down. Methods to adjust
rudder balance: Press “Function” button under manual mode, select rudder balance, change the
value with “▲””▼”from 000 to 050, save and exit with “Esc”button. Fishing boat: 000-003,
cargo ship about 5,000 tons: 005-008, 10,000 tons or more: 008-012, It must adjust according to
the truth. It is not better as the value be greater.

NOTES:

1. In AUTO and GPS mode, operator cannot absent from duty, and should pay attention to
the conditions around the ship and keep ship’s safety all the time.

2. If meet too narrow river ways or meet too many ships in the same place, must shift AUTO
or GPS mode into manual mode.
GPS Mode Operation Method

Note: When the GPS destination has been located, the ship must first be directed to the
set destination, and then change the set value to avoid a large heading change. If the ship
doesn’t go straight according to the destination before setting the GPS mode, and changes
the setting value arbitrarily, the ship's course may be turned to the left or right by a large
margin which is resulting in danger.

In AUTO mode, because of the influence of waves and tide flow and after a long time sailing,
although the ship is still sailing in the set direction, it may deviate from the preset course which
will lead to the deviation with expected destination. In GPS mode, because of the real-time course
adjustment of navigation device, it can avoid the above problem. Because the bow course adapts
magnetic compass signals, the magnetic compass accuracy must be accordance with bow azimuth
accuracy of GPS. Otherwise, too large error will affect course and generate a certain radial.

In AUTO mode, “Function” button can switch between setting way point, aim way point and
course. (See picture 1-3)

Setting way point: press “◄””►” to move cursor, press “▲””▼” to increase or decrease the
value; press “OK” after setting the aim destination (see picture 4) and the ship will sail as GPS
mode.

Picture 1

Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5

Aim way point: there are 20 way point can be set, setting details see page 13. Press “OK”
after setting, the ship will sail as setting destination. NOTE: Please ensure the safety around the
ship, because the ship maybe will have a big turn after setting.

Course selecting: there are two courses to select, and each course has 5 way points. Press
“▲””▼” to select course; press “◄””►” to select first aim way point. When approaching the
target, an approximate target alarm will appear. The closer the distance is, the faster the sound is,
and there is a text prompt. Pressing the “OK” button will switch to the next waypoint to continue
navigation. NOTE: Please ensure the safety around the ship, because the ship maybe will
have a big turn after setting.

In AUTO or GPS mode, the course cannot be changed automatically nor by sailor if there is
barrier. The course must be changed in manual mode.

NOTE: In AUTO mode of GPS mode, the related operators must be on duty. .
Suppose there are too many ships or rivers and ports are quite narrow, it is
prohibited to use AUTO mode and GPS mode. It must be switched to manual
mode.
Parameters adjustment Operation method

Debugging Parameters of “Function” button:

Note: It’s valid to press “ Function” button in “manual mode”, meanwhile, it’s invalid to display
when press “ Function” button in any other mode.

Press “Function” button in manual mode, move cursor (with blue background ) on value setting

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display by moving “◄” “►” “▲” “▼” . Press “ OK” to confirm the setting value; Press “◄”
“►” can move cursor position; Press “▲” “▼” can increase or decrease value; Press “Esc” to
save and exit.

1. Time of Keeping Rudder Angle

A Rudder angle was caused by ship’s turning speed rate. Time of keeping rudder angle is counted
in seconds. Fishing boat is 003, cargo ship is 005.

2. Counter Rudder Sensitivity

If the sensitivity of bow azimuth is high, the bow turning speed is high, we needn’t set counter
ratio too big. Factory setting value of counter rudder sensitivity is 000.

3. Wave Ratio Sensitivity

When wave ratio is set in a big value, it make rudder angle sensitivity high and keep ship sail
straightly. Factory setting value is 000.

4. Deviation Modification of Rudder Direction

Deviation of rudder direction is accumulated in long time operation. Press“▲” “▼” to increase or
decrease analog multiple. The bigger the value set, the quicker the analog accumulate. Factory
setting value is 003.

5. Rudder neutral modification

Press “▲” “▼” to adjust neutral 0°position. The widest adjusting range is ±15°. Factory setting
value is 000.

6. Set Maximum Rudder Angle

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The maximum rudder angle depends on the limit value of rudder angle when the system is
controlling the rudder. The setting is to ensure that solenoid value won’t continue to be energized
when the rudder reaches to its limit, and to ensure of devices’ safety. Press “▲” “▼” on control
panel, and the limit value of rudder angle will decrease or increase accordingly. At the same time,
the new limit value of rudder angle will be shown on the LCD screen timely. After setting, press
“OK” key to save the setting. The maximum value could be set to 50°. The factory setting value is
35°.

7. Set Automatic Maximum Rudder

In “Auto” mode or “ GPS” mode, the ship is completely and automatically controlled by autopilot
and in order to ensure the ship’s safety, operators can set the maximum turning speed of bow. In
the actual operation, the turning speed of bow depends on the rudder angle value. So setting the
maximum speed of changing direction is setting the maximum rudder angle of bow turning. At
this time, press “▲” “▼” button on control panel, the rudder angle value will decrease or increase
accordingly. Press once and the value will increase or reduce 1°. Meanwhiles, new current value
of rudder angle will be shown on the LCD screen timely. After setting, press “ OK” key to save
the setting. The factory setting value is 20°.

8. Set Rudder angle accuracy

When the rudder oil tanks keep on moving back and forth, on and on, operators can solve this
angle accuracy problem by flow and mechanical adjustment. But these adjustments may not solve
the problem sometimes.Therefore, we also can adjust the rudder accuracy by pressing “▲” “▼”.
The factory setting accuracy is 002. ( 000 < the setting accuracy < 005)

9. Rudder speed rate

Rudder keep swinging on and on, because flow of oil pump are too much and pump works too
quick. Operator can reduce rudder speed rate to control switch time of motor steering device.

10. Course Modification

When magnetic course are different from GPS course, operator can adjust both of them to be same
by press “▲” “▼”. But Did this modification cannot ensure all other courses are same. (Generally,
it needn’t adjust.) Factory setting "000".
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11. Azimuth Flitering

The azimuth flitering coefficient can reduce the outside influences to the azimuth. Press “▲”
button, the azimuth speed will be higher. Press “▼” button , the azimuth speed will be lower.

Factory setting “005”.

12. Alarm Reset ( ARM RST)

In “ Auto” mode or “GPS” mode, it’s very convenient. After setting all parameters, autopilot
control system will automatically control solenoid value to adjust rudder, the ship will sail in
target setting direction. But we cannot be careless and relax security during automatic operation.
Our autopilot steering system has monitoring and alarming function by time setting. Alarm will
ring once in a certain time, in order to remind customers to keep attention on ship’s running. The
alarm is only used in “Auto” mode or “ GPS” mode. Press “▲” “▼” button in control pannel, the
set will become “ ON” or “OFF”. After setting, press “ OK” key to save such a set. Factory setting
value is “OFF”.

13.Turn on “ Remote’ mode.

If wires of remote-control device are broken or weren’t connect successfully, and ship cannot sail
in right order, pls turn off the remote device. Press “▲” “▼” button on control panel, then setting
value will be shown “ ON” or “OFF”, press “OK” to save and exit. If operator didn’t operate in
this moment, the system default is saved as “ON”. Factory initial setting value is “ OFF”.

14. Rudder Inversion

The inverse installation of rudder feedback because of the install position limit, the actual rudder
direction will be just opposite of the one displaying on autopilot system, so the rudder will be
turned on inversely. The factory initial setting value is “ OFF”.

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Alarm Operation method

1. Course deviation

If the current course has been 10° larger than the set course for more than 90 seconds and then it is
unable to return to the set course, it will cause a deviation alarm. It will stop alarming if it is
returned to deviation less than 10°.

2. Rudder angle ultralimit alarming

When the rudder angle of the left and right rudders is beyond its set maximum rudder angle, it will
cause a rudder angle ultralimit alarming.

3. Over time alarm

When automatic steering, the device has the timely monitoring alarm function. It will alarm once
each a certain time.

4. No signal alarm in GPS mode

In GPS mode, it will alarm when there is no input signal from GPS device or when it can not
receive signals normally.

5. Direction fault alarm

Alarm when the azimuth sensor is disconnected or at fault.

6. Rudder angle generator fault alarm

Alarm when the rudder angle sensor is disconnected or at fault.

7. Reaching destination alarm

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 Alarm when within 100 meters far away from destination programmed in navigation device.

8. Near destination alarm

In GPS mode, alarm within 1000 meters closed to destination.

9. GPS fault alarm

GPS fault appear when it matches not GPS compass or magnetic compass.

Fault Diagnosis and Treatment

Abnormal Phenomena Cause Correction

Wrongly connect the power cords. Check and correct wires.

After power on,the LCD screen
The power supply is abnormal(Less than Check the power
shows nothing and backlight lamp is
10V). supply(13.8-32V).
off.
The fuse is burned out. Change a new 3A fuse.

After power on, the backlight lamp

is on,but the LCD screen shows LCD screen initialize abnormally. Reboot the system.
nothing.

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 The power supply of electromagnetic valve Check the power supply of
Unable to control rudder correctly.
is abnormal. electromagnetic valve.

Steering direction of solenoid valve

The connection of solenoid valve is wrong.
is wrong.It turns right when it is set Adjust wires of solenoid
The connected wires of control box for
to turn left.And it turns left when it valve.
motor drive or motor is wrong.
is set to turn right.

Not install the rudder angle generator in the Adjust the netural position
neutral position. of the rudder angle generator.

Bad weatherand too small wave adjustment Turn up the wave parameters
of automatic rudder. of automatic rudder.
The rudder is used too frequently in
AUTO or GPS mode. Reduce the frequency of
The amount of rudder pressure is excessive.
using rudder.

Adjust the rudder angle ratio

Small rudder angle ratio to the appropriate position.
For details, see the P16.

Deviate automatic rudder

from the transmitter.
The rudder angle instruction is The interference of transmitter cause the
abnormal. rudder angle to fluctuate.
Don’t share the power GND
with transmitter.

The wires are wrongly connected,broken or Change wires and rudder

Rudder fault alarm.
the rudder angle generator is broken. angle generator.

Change wires and azimuth

Bow course fault alarm. The azimuth sensor is broken or has fault.
sensor.

It can not keep sailing straightly in Check whether the shown

follow-up,the follow-up steering The rudder angle generator woks rudder vale is in accordance
remote is in the netural position,but abnormally. with actual value.If there is
the LCD screen is not shown "0". fault,please adjust.

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 Not correctly adjust the neutral position of Adjust neutral position of
the reomote's potentiometer. reomote's potentiometer.

Adjust the generator again

The installation position of rudder angle according to the installation
generator is wrong. methods of rudder angle
generator.

Make the netural adjustment

Unwell adjust the neutral position of rudder.
of the rudder.

Check wether there is

There is error between the shown value of
magnetic influences or the
position sensor and the the actual position
azimuth sensor works
value.
normally.

It can not Adjust the ratio of rudder

angle.
keep sailing straightly in AUTO or The ratio of rudder angle is too large or Check whether the shown
GPS mode.The ship sails like a small.
rudder vale is in accordance
snake walking. The rudder angle works abnormally.
with actual value.
The value of internal menu is abnormal
Check whether there are other
.
installation issues.Adjust
according to internal menu.

Magnatic compass or digital compass is Recalibrate magnatic

unstable. compass or digital compass.

Repair according to the

Whether there is another alarm information. instruction information on the
screen.

Inertia or the ratio of rudder angle is too Adjust internal value and time
large when ship overload. of pressuring rudder.

Confirm whether input

Voltage is too low.
voltage is DC24V.

Control box for motor drive alarm.

Alarm after a few seconds in AUTO
Adjust guard time value of
mode,cause hydraulic overload and
control box.
overcurrent.

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 Fault Diagnosis and Treatment

Abnormal Phenomena Cause Correction

The connected wires of GPS device Adjust the connected

is wrong. wires.

The connected wires of GPS device

Repair connected wires.
is broken.

Adjust the installation

It woks abnormally in GPS mode. There is a big error between the position of position
position of GPS device and the sensor.Try best to
position of autopilot. reduce the error
between two.

Repair according to the

Whether there is another alarm
instruction information
information.
on the screen.

The lines between host and the relays

and electromagnetic valve are loosed Adjust and repair.
or disconnected.

Adjust the installation

The steering direction is turning to one side.
position of rudder
Heading center is wrong.The ship angle.Turn on error
yaws as wave or ocean current. correction of
menu.Press the
“neutral” button.

In AUTO or GPS mode,the left and right Correct again, for

Electronic compass is not corrected
rudders nonstop swing left and right. details, see the P10

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 The big flow of pump may lead the Adjust the pump flow
ship's speed too quick. and lower rudder speed.

Change or clean the

The solenoid valve is damged,blocked
Deviation alarm of ship. solenoid valve.Change
or its wires are open.
its wires.

Check the left and right

voltage of control
box,in Manual
mode,press "left"
button control box
input 1 and 2(1 is
negative,2 is
positive).Press
"right"button 1 and 3
The light of control box can not turn
should output
on when enter "left" or "right".
24V.Check whether it
inputs
normally,Measure eight
interfaces,1.2 is 24V.It
is normal if you press
The rudder angle shows normally and no "left" or "right",left 1 or
alarm,but can operate. right 1outputs
24V.Change dashboard
if no voltage output.

The light of control box can not turn Check power

on. supply.Change fuse.

Press the "reset"

The buzzer of control box blews. botton,check whether
the voltage is too low.

Check if there is
voltage output on the
The light of control box can turn on motor terminal, there is
but rudder can not operate. voltage output, the
motor is bad, replace
the motor, no voltage

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 output, replace the
control box. Check the
electric rudder control
box.

Repair the follow-up

The follow-up device is broken or the
When pressing the AUTO button,it switches device or rotate the
follow-up knob is not in the neutral
to the follow-up mode. knob to the the neutral
position.
position

List Of Autopilot

■Parts……………………………………………………………AMOUNT

■Host…………………………………………………………………....1

■Rack…………………………………………………………………. .1

■Power wires…………………………………………………………… .1

■Screws of rack…………………………………………………………...2

■Generator…………………………………………………………….....1

■8x30mmscrews and nuts……………………………………………….......7

■Installation board………………………………………………………....1

■Universal connecting rod…………………………………………………..1

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■Follow-up chosen preparation……………………………………………....1

■Magnetic azimuth sensor(optional)…………………………………………..1

■Antenna for digital compass(optional)………………………………………..1

■Antenna for digital compass(optional)………………………………………..1

■3A fuse…………………………………………………………………2

■Antenna for digital compass(optional)……………………………………......1

■Instructions……………………………………………………………...1

■Qualification…………………………………………………………….1

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conditions and product quality to us timely.Then you will get satisfied
answer and sincere thanks from us.

Yours sincerely friends！

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Postcode：317500

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