Raymarine Volvo Penta IPS Handbook

Volvo Penta IPS
Autopilot
System

DPU Installation
and System
Connections

Document Number : 8705 43
Date: July 2006

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Handbook info rmation

T o the best of our knowledge , the information in this hand book was correct when
it went to press . However , Raymarin e cannot accept liabi lity for any inaccu racies
or omissions it m ay contain. In addition, our p olicy of continu ous product
improvement may change specification s without notice . As a result, Rayma rine
cannot accep t liability for any di fferences between the product and th e
handbook.

Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPil ot, SeaT alk and SportPilo t are registered
trademarks of Raymarin e

Raymarine , SmartPilot, AST (Advanced Steering Tec hnology), Au toAdapt,
AutoLearn , AutoRelease , AutoSeastate , AutoT ack, Au toT rim, F astT rim, GyroPlus ,
RayGyro , RayPilot and WindT rim are trademarks of Raym arine

Handboo k contents © Raymarine L td 2005  200 6.

Ltd.

Ltd.

Installation Procedures

1.1 Introduction

The V olvo P enta IPS Autopil ot System consists of an IPS S3G Co urse Computer
core pack and an I PS DPU .

The I PS S3G core pack con tains a Course Comp uter and a fluxgate com pass. T here
is no need to fit a drive unit or ru dder feedback unit . This sy stem can only be used
with a Volvo Penta IPS system.

The IP S Autopilot system is co mpatible with ST6001, ST7001 and ST8001 range of
autopilot co ntrol units . Raymarine wireless con trollers, th e S100 or
SmartControll er can be fitted as optional extras .

This ha ndbook will guid e you through th e installation of your IPS DPU and the
connection s that you will need to mak e to the other parts of the I PS system.

Volvo Penta IPS System - Top Level Schematic

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Fluxgate

Compass

ST6/7/8001

Control Head

Please refer to the back of this han dbook for a detailed schem atic diagram

1.2 Part s Supplied

s

Data Processing Unit - Parts Supplied.

Junction Box

Data Processing Unit

(DPU)

CAUTION

DO NOT CONNECT

TO NMEA2000 BUS

IPS S3G

Course Computer

Ferrite

(x5)

Data Processing Unit

(DPU)

to Volvo Penta

autopilot interface

D8065-1

Terminator

Plug

5-way Junction Block

Tie Wraps

Raymarine VP interface cable

(Connector to unterminated.

Supplied with the S3G)

Grounding cable, 2 meters

Plug to unterminated

(supplied with the S3G)

2

SeaTalk

Cable, 1.0 meter

Plug to unterminated

2

Cable, 0.4 meter

SeaTalk
Plug to unterminated (x2)

SeaTalk Cable, 1 meter

to unterminated

NMEA 0183 Cable,

0.4 meter unterminated

Additi onal p arts requ ired

T o complete the in stallation you will al so require the Autopil ot Interface kit from
Volvo Penta. Part Number 3819744, comprising of a Gateway, Ysplit, Assembly
instruction and tiewraps.

D8035-2

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Autopilot Interface Kit - Volvo Penta part number 3819744

Tie Wraps

Autopilot Gateway - 3819743

Y-split cable - 3588206

MULTILINK

MULTILINK

D8036-1

1.3 Planning t he installat ion

Impo rtant Safe ty Inform ation

WARNING: P roduct in stallation
This equipment must be inst alled and operat ed in accordan ce
with the Raymarine in structions pr ovided. F ailure t o do so could
result in poor product performance , personal inj ury and/or
damage to your boat.

Because correct performan ce of the boat’ s steering is critical for safety , we
STRONGL Y RECOMMEND that an Au thorized Raymarin e Service Representative
fits this product .

WARNING:
The DPU an d S3G Course computer are not suitable for u se in the
vicinity of engines, fuel tanks or in any oth er area s where fu el
vapor is likely to be present .

WARNING:
Make sur e you have switched off the power supply before you
start in stalling this pr oduct.

WARNING: Navigat ion aid
Although we h ave designed th is product to be a ccurate and
reliable , many f actors can af fect its perform ance. As a result, it
should only be u sed as an aid to n avigation and shou ld never

replace commonsense and n avigational judgeme nt. Always
maintain a permanen t watch so you can respond t o situations as
they deve lop.

EMC Inst allation Guidelin es

Please refer to the
guidelines

SmartPilot Comm issioning Guide

Prod uct dispos al

When you want to dispose of this produ ct (for example, at the end of its
working life), please do so in ac cordance with local reg ulations .

1.4S3G Cou rse Computer

Please refer to the SmartPilo t Commissioning Guide for detailed installati on
instruction s for the IPS S3G and fluxgate comp ass.

1.5 Contro l Head

Please refer to the Control H ead installation sheet for d etailed installation
instructions.

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for applicable EMC

1.6 Data Pr ocessing U nit (DPU)

5.9 in (150 mm) 1.53 in
(39 mm)

5.12 in (130 mm)

D5536-1

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CAUTION: The DPU is not waterpr oof and so must be installed in a
dry location.

The DP U must be positioned bel ow decks in a dry location where:

• It is protected agai nst physical dama ge.

• It is at least 9 in (230 m m) from a compass .

• It is at least 20 in (500 mm) from radio receiving equ ipment.

• There is reason able access for installation and servicing.

Fitting the Data Processing Unit

Fit the Dat a Processing Unit to a vertical surface , as follows:

1. Remove the outer cover .

2

1

D5794-1

2. Place the DPU in the requ ired position and mark the position of the fixing
holes.

3. Using a 1/ 8 in (3. 5 mm) drill, drill a p ilot hole for each of the t wo fixing screws .

4. Screw one of the selftappin g screws provided (No 8 x 1 in ) into each hole , so
each screwhead is at least 15 mm from the surface .

D5776-1

5. Place the fixing holes o ver the screw heads, then m ove the DPU down so the
screw heads are at the top of the k eyhole slots .

6. Tigh ten the selftapping screws to secu re the DPU in position.

1.7 Running SeaT alk & NMEA2 000 cables

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Cable r outing p ractic es

When runnin g cable, always observe the followin g guidelines:

• If a cable has to be fed thro ugh the deck, alway s use a good quality deck
gland.

• Where cables are fed throu gh holes, alw ays use grommets to prevent chafin g.

• Secure long cabl e runs so they do not presen t a hazard.

• Wherever possible , route cables aw ay from fluorescent ligh ts, engin es and
radio transmi tting equipment, as these may cause interference .

Identi fying cabl es

SeaT alk, SeaT alk2 and NMEA 20 00 buses are used in this system . SeaTalk uses a 3 
core cable . SeaTalk
is availab le in both m adeup form with prefitted connectors , and in unterminated
form on a d rum.

2

and NMEA 2000 use a 5core , screened cable. Each cable type

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SeaTalk connector

Bus co nnectors

If you are working with unterminated cable , use the details in the table below to
ascertain the correct co nnections . Cable boots are avai lable to cover the spade
terminals u sed to connec t unterm inated SeaTa lk

SeaTalk and NMEA2000 connections

SeaTalk SeaTalk2 and NMEA 2000

Wire Function Wire Function

Red 12 V + Shield Screen

Uninsulated 12 V  Red 12 V +

Yellow Data Black 12 V 

1.8 System power

CAUTION:
Incorr ectly connec ted power supplies could cau se damage to the
system

2

SeaTalk

connector

2

cables.

White Signal line high

Blue Signal line low

D5786-2

THE DPU IS POWERED VIA THE SEA TA LK CONNECTION. DO NO T CONNECT ANY
OTH ER POWER SOURCE TO THE DPU .

Single power supply into SmartPilot computer

Single power supply

SmartPilot
computer

Computer
power supply
(via breaker/fuse)

SeaTalk bus

SeaTalk

9

SeaTalk instruments

DPU

SeaTalk

D9247-1

SeaTalk

SmartPilot

controller

Separate SmartPilot computer and instrument power

Another o ption is to p rovide separate power su pplies to the Smart Pilot compu ter
and SeaT alk system so you can ha ve independent, switch ed instrument and pilot.

Separate SmartPilot computer and instrument power supplies

SmartPilot

SeaTalk

computer

SmartPilot

controller

Computer
power supply
(via breaker/fuse)

SeaTalk bus

SeaTalk

SeaTalk instruments

SeaTalk

SeaTalk

Screen

Yellow

Do not connect Red wire

(Cut back and insulate)

DPU

Instrument SeaTalk
bus 12 V power supply

(via breaker/fuse
rated at 5 A or less)

D9246-1

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1.9 Cable pr eparat ion

In an IPS system, cables not already fitted with molded connect ors must be
correctly prep ared for connection.

The DP U uses colorcoded, sp ring retention conn ectors. T o make a secure
connection to a spring retention connector , prepare the cable for connection, then
use the method illu strated below to connect each wire.

50 mm

9 mm

D5905-1

9 mm

1.10 Connecti ons to DPU

The dia gram below illustrates the co nnections that are requi red to and from the
DPU.

Ferrites

Ensure that all cab les connected to the DPU have a clip on ferrite fitted.

D5907-1

RF ground

Yellow

grounding cable

SeaTalk2 Connector Block

12345

DO NOT CONNECT

TO NMEA2000 BUS

CAUTION

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to Volvo Penta

Autopilot

Interface Unit

NMEA 2000

S3G Course

Computer Terminals

2

SeaTalk

SeaTalk

NMEA 0183

DPU

SeaTalk

Using the approp riate cable, connect the SeaT alk terminal on the DPU to one of
the SeaT alk terminals on the S3G Autopilot. You will need to cut off the mold ed
plug and stri p the cable as described abo ve.

Note:

Note that the term inals ar e color cod ed to match th e cable.

SeaTalk

Connect th e red and black wires of the SHORT SeaT alk2 cables to the red and black
terminals on th e DPU. Ensure the remaining wires are suita bly cut back and
insulated. P lug the other end into the SECOND terminal of a 5way SeaT alk
connector b lock.

2

D8037-2

2

NMEA 0183

Connect the NMEA 0 183 terminal on the DPU to th e NMEA 1 terminal on the S3G
course comp uter . Ensure that th e following connectivity is achieved:

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Wire Color DPU Connection S3G Connection

Red NMEA 0183 In + NMEA 1 Out +

Blue NMEA 0183 In  NMEA 1 Out 

Yellow NMEA 0183 Out + NMEA 1In +

Green NMEA 0183 Out  NMEA 1 In 

NMEA 2000

Using one of the SHORT SeaT alk2 cables , connec t the NMEA 2 000 termin al on the
DPU to the FOURTH term inal of the 5way SeaT alk

2

connector blo ck.

Securing cables and replacing cover

When all of the DPU cab les have all been connected, secu re each cable to the
loops on the D PU, u sing the cable ties provided .

When all cables are secur e, replace the D PU cover .
Do not use the DP U with the cover removed, as this could degrade the EMC

performance.

1.11 Additi onal connections

Three mo re connections now need to be made to the 5way connector block.

SeaTalk2 terminator

Plug t he SeaTalk2 terminator into the CENTER termi nal on the 5way SeaT al k2
connector bl ock.

Grounding the system

In order to meet the system EMC specification, th e SeaT alk2 cable screen m ust be
connected to th e vessel’s RF ground po int.

Using the grounding cable

Raymarine provide a madeu p, RF grounding cab le that you are recommended to
use, to ground the system.

The gro unding cable is y ellow and has a SeaT alk2 connector at one end . Connect
this to the FIRST terminal of the 5w ay SeaT alk

2

connector blo ck. The

unterminated end of the cable is stripped, for co nnection to the vessel’s RF ground
point.

If you require ad ditional advice on g rounding the IP S DPU, please contact the
Raymarine T echn ical Support Depart ment.

1.12 Connecting t o the V olvo Penta sys tem

Vol vo Penta G ateway

CAUTION:
Consult your Volvo Pe nta dealer bef ore making a ny changes t o
your existing system.

Note:

To connect to the Volvo Pen ta system you will need to obtain an Auto pilot Interface
kit from Volvo Penta. P art Num ber 38 19744 , compr ising o f a Gat eway, Ysplit , Ass embly
instructio n and two tiewraps.

Plug the LONG SeaT alk2 cable into the FIFTH termina l of the 5way SeaT alk
connector b lock.

Thread the cable into the junct ion box and connec t to the connector bloc k.
Then , thread the bare end of the Rayma rine VP interface cable into th e junction

box and conn ect to the connector blo ck. Ensure that the wire colors m atch.

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2

CAUTION:
Do NOT connect the Rayma rine VP in terface cable to NMEA2000,
or the sy stem could malfu nction.

Connect the other end of the Raym arine VP interface cable (circular connector) to
the connector on the Volvo P enta Gateway.

1

2

DO NOT CONNECT

TO NMEA2000 BUS

CAUTION

D7940-2

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Y split cable

Connect the Ysplit ca ble to the Volvo P enta Gateway. Use the connection tha t
DOES NOT ha ve a yellow “MUTILINK” label.

3

MULTILINK

Finall y, connect to the V olvo Penta sy stem bus using the “MUL TILI NK” ends of the
Ysplit cable .

4

MULTILINK

5

MULTILINK

1.13 EMC Confor mance

Always ch eck the installation before go ing to sea to mak e sure that it is not
affected by radio tran smissions , engine starting etc.

MULTILINK

D7941-1

MULTILINK

MULTILINK

D7942-2

1.14 Post installat ion Checks

Before you proceed to the commissioning stage, it is imp ortant to verify your
installation . Please follow these simple proc edures before commission ing:

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1. Po wer up the IPS autopilo t system and start the V olvo Penta IPS engines

Move the helm by hand and observe the ships rudd er gauge and the rudder
bar on the cont rol unit. T hese displays should be synchronized .
If they are not:

i. Check that the Volvo Penta aut opilot interface is connected correctly . Y ou

will need to consul t your Vo lvo Penta service agent.

ii. Check that the connections in the jun ction box match co lor for color , at

the connector b lock.

iii. Check the NMEA OUT connectio ns at the DPU and that they ar e seated

properly in the connector .

iv . Check the NMEA IN conn ections at the S3G and that they are seated

properly in the connector .

2. Drive the boat at a slow speed (ap proximately 5 knots) and press

the control un it. Y our boat shou ld continue on it s current heading.

AUTO

on

If the control un it reads “NO IPS” then repeat the wiring checks in step 1.

3. Use either the +10 or 10 keys or the rotary control to mak e a course change .

Y our boat should alter course as directed.
If the autopilo t does not respond, th en repeat the wiring checks in step 1 .

4. The au topilot is now ready for the commissioni ng process . Please refer to the

commission ing sec tion o f the SmartPilot Commissi oning Guide .

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Autopilot

Interface Unit

to Volvo Penta

D8055-3

System Connections

(Single power supply)

CAUTION

DO NOT CONNECT
TO NMEA2000 BUS

Volvo Penta IPS Autopilot

Connector Block

2

12345

SeaTalk

Junction Box

Yellow grounding cable

RF ground

IPS Data Processing Unit

Computer

power supply

(via breaker/fuse)

ST6001

Control Head

GPS

RS125

S3G Course Computer

Compass