Welcome to the CPT Autopilot Operation Manual!

Contents:

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Operation Quick Reference
  • 2.1. Autopilot Steering
  • 2.2. Hand Steering
  • 2.3. Rudder Setting Control
  • 2.4. Deadband Setting Control
  • 2.5. 1°and 10° Heading Buttons
  • 2.6. Tacking
  • 2.7. Change Tack Angle
• 3. Overview of Autopilot Operation
  • 3.1. Turning the Autopilot On and Off
  • 3.2. Setting Rudder and Deadband controls
  • 3.3. A Note About Magnetic Headings
• 4. Autopilot Controls
  • 4.1. Autopilot Steering
  • 4.2. Hand Steering
  • 4.3. Hold Heading / Standby Toggle
  • 4.4. 1° and 10° Heading Adjustment Buttons
  • 4.5. Tacking
  • 4.6. Rudder Control
  • 4.7. Deadband Control
  • 4.8. Control Summary
• 5. Autopilot Configuration
  • 5.1. Changing the Motor Rotation
  • 5.2. Control Box Orientation Restrictions
• 6. Sail Trim
  • 6.1. Boat Balance
  • 6.2. Beating
  • 6.3. Running
  • 6.4. Reaching
• 7. Commissioning
  • 7.1. Dockside Checkout
  • 7.2. Keeping Watch
  • 7.3. Sea Trials
• 8. Maintenance and Adjustments
  • 8.1. General Maintenance and Storage
  • 8.2. Control Box Buttons
  • 8.3. Belt Tension
  • 8.4. Drive Pulley and Clutch Maintenance
  • 8.5. Connector Maintenance
  • 8.6. Wheel Pulley
  • 8.7. Factory Service
• 9. Troubleshooting
  • 9.1. Light on Control Box Unlit
  • 9.2. Light on Control Box Flashes Red During Normal Operation
  • 9.3. Motor Does Not Turn, Control Box Light is Green
  • 9.4. Does Not Turn Wheel In Either Direction
  • 9.5. Motor Turns the Wheel the Wrong Direction
  • 9.6. Motor Runs But Drive Pulley Does Not Rotate
  • 9.7. Motor Turns One Direction Only
  • 9.8. Unit Will Steer/Turn in Only One Direction
  • 9.9. Under Steers
  • 9.10. Over steers, Passes Course, “S” Turns
  • 9.11. Rhythmic Steering, Corrects as Boat Rolls with Swells
  • 9.12. Frequent Corrections to Port/Starboard
  • 9.13. Belt Slips, Belt adjustment, Excess Torque
  • 9.14. Clutch Disengages
  • 9.15. Shear Pin Breakage
  • 9.16. CPT Steers +/- 10 degrees or more
  • 9.17. Poor Power Connections and Voltage Drop
  • 9.18. HF Radios, Iron Objects, Magnetic Interference
  • 9.19. Basic Circuit Function Test
  • 9.20. Reversed Power Wire Polarity
  • 9.21. Cutting or Splicing the Control Cable
• 10. How To Check for Magnetic Interference
• 11. Installation Notes
  • 11.1. Electrical Power Connection
  • 11.2. Power Cable Extensions
  • 11.3. Control Box Mounting Requirements
• 12. Technical Specifications
  • 12.1. Compass Sensor
  • 12.2. Power Requirements
  • 12.3. Torque/rpm at Wheel
  • 12.4. Dimensions
  • 12.5. Weight
  • 12.6. Materials
  • 12.7. Standard Belt Sizes
  • 12.8. Motor Mounting Bracket Dimensions
  • 12.9. Built for Immersion
• 13. Limited Warranty

Indices and tables

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