ALFAALRON ALPHASEAPILOT MFC (J 1.2 The ALPHASEAPILOT MFC Distribution Unit Installation (compass Safe Distance 1.5m) This unit is the central distribution point of the ALPHASEAPILOT MFC Autopilot System and houses all electronic intelligence, voltage regulation and communication with both the control unit(s) and the steering system. The distribution unit is not suitable for external location and must be installed in an enclosed but accessible wheelhouse location to permit fuse inspection/replacement if required. a0 i i =| ne! i vr ‘260 vm | Ht a FIG 1.2 - ALPHASEAPILOT MFC Distribution Unit Outline Dimensions & Mounting Details 15 9sALFAALRON ALPHASEAPILOT MFC (J 1.3 The Heading Sensor Coil type HSC2 The Heading Sensor Coil type HSC2 contains encapsulated electronic components requiring 6 connections and is factory fitted with a 1.5 metre length of 6-core cable accordingly. Earlier Sensor coils (type HSC1) are 5 core devices, which are nevertheless compatible with the ALPHASEAPILOT MFC and are dealt with in section 1.4. The Heading Sensor Coil (HSC2) should be mounted above or below a reasonable quality externally gimballed magnetic compass such that it can interact with the massive magnets normally associated with a compass of this type, NB: INTERNALLY GIMBALLED COMPASSES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HEADING SENSOR COIL MOUNTING. The HSC2 should be centrally located above or below the pivot point of the compass card as accurately as possible. Any eccentricity will introduce errors. ‘A mounting bracket in non-magnetic material should be employed and the HSC2 should be mounted to this with the cable entry as shown in FIG 1.3. Typically, the HSC2 may be mounted close to the glass or the base (as appropriate) of the compass. However, the distance between the HSC2 and the compass magnet will affect the signal strength from the sensor. Later calibration may determine that a non-magnetic spacer must be introduced between the HSC2 and its mounting bracket to increase the distance between the HSC2 and the compass magnet. FORE EQUALLY SPACED » ‘ON 85.5mm PCD. MOUNTING SLOTS ‘7mm CENTRES SYNCHRO CLAMPS. ¥ CENTRE MOUNTING HOLE HOLE 8mm DIA (USE NON-MAGNETIC ‘STUD OR BOLT) ENTRY >| |< 25mm >lasi« <—tomm —>! \<20> FIG 1.3 HSC2 Mounting Details.ALFAALRON ALPHASEAPILOT MFC (J 1.4 Heading Sensor Coil type HSC1 Instal (FIG, 1.4) (Retrofit applications only) tion The older type HSC1 (5-core) Heading Sensor Coil may be used with the ALPHASEAPILOT MFC in retrofit applications and should be mounted above or below a reasonable quality externally gimballed magnetic compass such that it can interact with the massive magnets normally associated with a compass of this type. NB: INTERNALLY GIMBALLED COMPASSES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HEADING SENSOR COIL MOUNTING. The HSC should be centrally located above or below the pivot point of the compass card as accurately as possible. Any eccentricity will introduce errors. ‘A mounting bracket in non-magnetic material should be employed and the HSC should be mounted to this with the cable entry facing aft. Typically, the HSC may be mounted close to the glass or the base (as appropriate) of the compass. However, the distance between the HSC and the compass magnet will affect the signal strength from the sensor. Later calibration may determine that 2 non-magnetic spacer must be introduced between the HSC and its mounting bracket to increase the distance between the HSC and the compass magnet. ‘SYNCHRO CLAMPS EQUALLY SPACED (ON 75.5mm PCD |< 2mm al at l<18 > FIG 1.4 HSC1 Mounting Details.