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EMC RECREATIONAL CRAFT DIRECTIVE
89/336/EEC
This product has been designed to be compliant with the above
Directive.
Maximum performance, and compliance with the EMC Directive, can

only be ensured by correct installation. It is strongly recommended
that the installation conforms with the following standards:
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
a) ISO 8846 Small Craft-Electrical Devices – Protection against
ignition of surrounding flammable gases.
b) ISO 13297 – Alternating Current Installations
ISO = International Standards Organization
SAFE BOATING STATEMENT

This device meets or exceeds the applicable ABYC, ISO, and USCG
safe boating rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
SAFE BOATING ON THE WEB

U.S. Coast Guard www.uscg.mil
U.S. Power Squadron www.usps.org
The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of

going to print but no responsibility, direct or consequential, can be accepted for
damage resulting from the use of this information. The manufacturers reserve the
right to make changes, without notice, to any of its products.
© Teleflex Morse Incorporated 2003
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i3000 Series
Owner’s Manual
Rev. A1.5.00
Thank you for choosing Teleflex Morse, a #1 name in marine

electronics. Teleflex Morse has built its reputation by designing
and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine
equipment. Your Teleflex Morse i3000 system is designed for
trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment.
We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to get full

benefit from all the features and uses of your Teleflex Morse
product. Also, please register your purchase by filling out the
warranty registration card at the back of this manual.
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Notice to Boat Manufacturer, Installer, and
Consumer
Throughout this manual, Warnings and Cautions (accompanied by
the International Hazard Symbol ) are used to alert the
manufacturer or installer to special instructions concerning a
particular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed
incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe these alerts carefully!
These “safety alerts” alone,

cannot eliminate the hazards DANGER WARNING
that they signal. Strict
Immediate hazards which Hazards or unsafe
compliance to these special
WILL result in severe practices which COULD
instructions when performing
personal injury or death. result in severe personal
installation, operation, and
injury or death.
maintenance plus “common
sense” operation are the most
effective accident prevention
measures.
CAUTION NOTICE
Hazards or unsafe Information that is
practices which COULD important to proper
result in minor injury or installation, operation or
product and/or property maintenance, but is not
damage. hazard-related.
Figure 1
WARNING This system should not be used as the sole navigational aid to
prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. It
is the responsibility of the Helmsman to ensure and maintain
the safe navigation and control of the vessel at all times. The
Autopilot is only an aid to steering, suitable for unconfined
waters.
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Contents
Quick Start Installation & Setup Guide ..................................................6
Quick Start Operations Guide ................................................................8
The i3000 Autopilot System .................................................................10
System Overview ...........................................................................10
Installation .............................................................................................11
Before You Begin...........................................................................11
Installing Control Heads.................................................................14
Installing the i3580 Flux Gate Compass .......................................18
Installing the Electronic Control Unit (ECU)..................................19
Installing the i3809 Rotary Rudder Feedback Unit.......................20
Installing the Hydraulic Steering Pump.........................................22
Connecting Components ...............................................................25
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................27
Connecting Electrical Power .........................................................28
Setup .....................................................................................................31
Setup for Deluxe Control Head Systems ......................................31
Setup for i3705-Only Control Head Systems................................45
Operation...............................................................................................50
Getting to Know the i3000 Control Heads ....................................50
Starting Up the i3000 .....................................................................51
Working with the i3000 ..................................................................52
Compass Course Control ..............................................................56
NAV (Navigator) Course Control...................................................56
Jog Steer ........................................................................................58
Dodge .............................................................................................58
Course Change ..............................................................................59
Sea State Adjustments ..................................................................59
Technical Information ...........................................................................61
Specifications .................................................................................61
Troubleshooting .............................................................................61
Maintenance...................................................................................63
Customer Service & Support................................................................64
3-Year Limited Warranty................................................................64
TE Product Return Procedure .......................................................65
Glossary ................................................................................................67
Index......................................................................................................69
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Quick Start Installation & Setup Guide

Components and Connections
Compass position is critical to operation!

• Mounting location should be within the i3580 cable’s
reach of the i3300 ECU.
• Mounting location should be at least 9ft (3m) from
speakers and Radar Magnetrons.
• Mounting location should be at least 3ft (1m) from
battery chargers, ammeters, power cables, engines,
generators, refrigerators, air conditioners, DC
Steering Pumps, and other similar equipment.
• Avoid mounting in the galley or any area where tools,
cans, or other magnetized items may be placed or
stowed, even if only temporarily.
• Mounting location should be on a vertical surface, as
near as possible to the boat’s most stable
position—low in the boat, near the boat’s turning
fulcrum (typically 1/3 to 1/2 the distance from the
transom to the bow) and on the centerline.
Customer Support: 888-236-2952 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada) / [email protected]

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Dockside and Sea Trial Settings
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Quick Start Operations Guide

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The i3000 Autopilot System

System Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Teleflex Morse i3000
Autopilot System!
After spending only a few minutes on the water with your i3000, you
will quickly come to depend on the unit’s accuracy and reliability in
controlling your boat’s course.
The i3000 Autopilot takes away the monotonous task of holding your
NOTICE boat on a straight course, allowing you to enjoy your boating
The i3000 does not fix old or experience more. It will steer your boat on the straightest possible
loose steering systems. Nor course, helping to give optimum fuel economy and minimum wear on
does it steer your boat your steering system. Incredibly easy to use, the basic system allows
better—just automatically. If you to just point your boat on the course you wish to hold, press a
you have problems with your button and let the steering be done for you. A second press of the
boat’s handling, so will the button will immediately hand control back to you. An advanced
i3000. While helpful, the i3000 system gives you the power to select a desired destination or plotted
cannot overcome sea and boat route from a Teleflex Electronics (TE) Networked GPS or chartplotter
conditions that would otherwise and have the i3000 set the course and navigate the route for you.
make your boat uncontrollable. The TE Network is a digital network for interconnecting system
monitoring and control devices. The i3000 System is engineered to
work as either a stand-alone system or as an integrated part of a TE
Network system.
Topside, the Autopilot is controlled by the i3000’s Control Heads.

Schematic of various i3000 Their look, feel, and functionality is intended to match and surpass
components and connections. that available through other autopilot systems through their flexibility
and features. The more-advanced, optional i3715, i3730, and i3740
Autopilot Control Heads are able to display supplemental navigation-
related information on their LCD displays to aid in piloting decisions.
These and other special features are intended to make your boating
experience easier, and taking the time to learn how to use them will
inevitably add to your boating pleasure.
Below deck, the i3000 monitors and controls your course through the
use of Electronic Control Units (ECUs), the i3580 Flux Gate
Compass, a linear or rotary Rudder Feedback Unit, and an electric or
hydraulic Steering Pump. The i3580 Flux Gate Compass is the
compass that the i3000 Series Autopilot System steers to. The
Rudder Feedback Unit tells the system the position of the rudder or
outboard at any given time. The ECUs coordinate the signals from
the Control Head(s), i3580 Flux Gate Compass, Rudder Feedback
Figure 2 Unit, and TE Network to direct the operation of the Steering Pump
and control the course according to the features and options
selected. The Steering Pump performs the physical movement of the
rudder or outboards neccessary to keep the boat on the desired
course.

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Installation
Installation
A complete installation of an i3000 system consists of mounting and
interconnecting the system’s components, calibrating the system,
selecting the desired features, and mechanically connecting the
Rudder Feedback Unit and Steering Pump to the boat’s steering
system. Calibration and Configuration, covered in the “Setup”
section of this manual (p. 31), involves tailoring the system to your
configuration, your boat, and your personal preferences.
Before You Begin

Before you mount any of the components, place them on the
surfaces you wish to mount them to. Ensure that the surfaces are
large enough and provide adequate support for each component.
WARNING
Remember when mounting components not to screw or glue
them directly into the hull. If the hull must be used, glue a
wooden block to the hull and screw components into the
wooden block with screws shorter than the thickness of the
block.
Electrical connectors and Steering Pump hydraulic line connectors

must be protected from rain, spray, and washdown. Install the
components with these connectors pointing downward, or at least
angled downward, to protect them from drips. The components may
have to be disconnected for service at some point during the boat’s
lifetime, so leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance in all
directions for releasing and removing their connectors.
NOTICE As an integrated part of your boat’s steering system, you may find it
useful to create a log of your i3000 system components to record
The i3000 does not fix old or their maintenance and service history. A form to help you do this is
loose steering systems. Nor provided on page 70. Start by entering each part and serial number.
does it steer your boat Then enter the date installed and calibrated, leaving space to record
better—just automatically. If dates and descriptions for future modifications, updates, problems,
you have problems with your and service. For the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) record the
boat’s handling, so will the Required ECU Hardware code, Software Type, Software Version,
i3000. While helpful, the i3000 and installed Options code. See “Setup” on page 31 to learn more
cannot overcome sea and boat about the ECU and how to get this information.
conditions that would otherwise
make your boat uncontrollable.
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What You’ll Need
Installation
Parts Supplied
The parts that come with your i3000 system depend on the specific
configuration package you purchased. Packages are chosen
according to the number of stations you want to install and the type
of Control Head(s) you desire. Below is a list of the main
components supplied for system installation; please ensure that all
the appropriate parts were included in your package:
• i3300 Autopilot Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
• 10’ ECU Power Harness (part no. CE10410)
• i3580 Flux Gate Compass
• i3705 Standard Control Head
• 10’ i3705 Control Head-to-ECU Wire Harness (part no.
CE30810)
• Rotary Rudder Feedback Unit (part no. i3809) or
Linear Rudder Feedback Unit (part no. AR4102DC)
• 18 cc/sec Hydraulic Steering Pump (part no. AP1903-1) or
28.8 cc/sec Hydraulic Steering Pump (part no. AP1904-1)
• 15’ Steering Pump Motor-to-ECU Wire Harness (part no.
CE10615)
• 1’ TE Network ECU Powered Comm Cable (part no.
CM10401)
In addition to the parts listed above, your installation kit may also
include one or more of the following parts:
• i3715 Deluxe Control Head (Handheld)
• i3730 Deluxe Control Head (Compact Dash)
• i3740 Deluxe Control Head (Full-size Dash)
• 10’ Deluxe Control Head-to-ECU Wire Harness (part no.
CE18310)
• i3705 Multi-station Adapter (part no. CE30300)
• i3715/i3730/i3740 Multi-station Adapter (part no. CE30200)
If any items are missing for your installation, call our Toll Free
Customer Support Hotline at 888-236-2952.
Additional Tools and Items You’ll Need

Be aware that you may need to order the appropriate number and/or
lengths of wire harnesses from Teleflex Morse Customer Support to
meet the specific needs of your boat before you can complete the
installation. You will need to take measurements of several wiring
and cable runs. To do so, carefully plan out where you will be
installing the main components of your i3000 system and where you
will be routing the wire harnesses and cables. Then, preferably, pre-
install the various components prior to measuring to ensure that the
measurements will be exact.
When planning/measuring the route of wire harnesses, measure

from the ECU mounting location along unobstructed wire runs, as far
as practical from other high current wires, to the various points of
connection. Round off each measurement to next whole foot (30
cm) and add additional length if uncertain.

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Below is a list of the part numbers and the measurements and

Installation
information to gather for each, if applicable, prior to ordering. The

“xx” suffix is the length of the cable/harness in feet.
• Wire Harness Lengths

o CE104xx - From ECU to the Circuit Breaker
o CE106xx - From ECU to the Hydraulic Steering
Pump
o CE308xx - From the ECU to the i3705 Control
Head(s)
o CE183xx - From the ECU to the i3715/i3730/i3740
Control Head(s) and/or NMEA 0183 device
• Hydraulic Installation Aid Kits

o HF5501 - 3/8" ID Hydraulic Kit - Hose & T
o HF5502 - Hydraulic Kit - Hose & T
o HF5521 - Bleeder Kit
• TE Network Cables and Connectors

o CM100xx - From ECU’s TE Network Tee to the TE
Network Tee(s) of neighboring component(s) on the
network
o CM10050 - TE Network Tee
o CM10051 - TE Network Male Terminator
o CM10052 - TE Network Female Terminator
When ready, order all wire harnesses and other needed parts from
Teleflex Morse Customer Support by calling 888-236-2952 (Toll Free
in the U.S. and Canada).
In addition to the items above, you will also need the following for
installation and operation:
• A 1” (25mm) hole saw
• A 2” (51mm) hole saw
• A 2 1/2” (64mm) hole saw
• A powered hand drill and various drill bits
• Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers
• A ruler or measuring tape
• Pen or pencil
• Adhesive tape
• 12 volt power source (your boat’s battery)
• An adjustable wrench
• Standard & Needle Nose Pliers-Medium size
• Wire Strippers & Cutters for #14 AWG wire
• Multimeter or test lamp-DC
• One 5-amp and one 15-amp circuit breaker
• Insulated butt connectors for #14 AWG wires
• A circuit breaker mounting enclosure
• Stainless steel, self-tapping screws or machine nut-bolt pairs
with various lengths depending on mounting surface
thicknesses
• UV nylon mounting head ties. Clamps may be used instead,
especially for Steering Pump hydraulic lines.
• Depending on the electrical requirements for your particular
installation, a terminal crimping tool may be required.
• A Polyethylene split loom is recommended for harnesses.
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Installing Control Heads
Installation
The i3000 system allows you to install Control Heads at two separate
locations if you desire a second control station.
Determining Proper Mounting Location

i3000 Control Heads are designed to be mounted on flat, horizontal
or vertical surfaces convenient for operation and installation.
The Control Heads come in a few different configurations. This limits

the mounting locations that can be used by each type. See Figures
11-14 on page 50 to view each type available.
The Control Heads must be placed where they can be reached

comfortably by the helmsman while steering the boat. Be certain
that the controls can be viewed and operated without obstruction.
Control Head indicators must be visible, and pushbuttons must be
accessible to fingertips. Placement must also allow access behind
the mounting surface for attaching mounting nuts and the harness
connector.
Mounting the Control Head

No templates are used to install the i3705 and i3715 Control Heads.
CAUTION i3730 and i3740 Control Heads require the use of templates--each of
which can be found in the back of this manual.
Before using a template from
the back of this manual, Choose the mounting instructions below that are appropriate for your
measure it to be certain it is Control Head(s):
to scale. 1) i3705 Control Heads – page 14
2) i3715 Control Heads – page 15
i3705 Control Heads

1. Saw out the primary cutout at the selected mounting location
with a 2-inch or 51-mm hole saw.
2. Remove the clamp ring from the back of the i3705.
3. Pass the i3705 end of the i3705 Control Head-to-ECU Wire

Harness (part no. CE30810) from behind the mounting
surface through the primary cutout to connect it to the i3705.
4. Insert the i3705 into the cutout.
5. Secure the Control Head to the mounting surface by

screwing the clamp ring back onto the i3705 from the
backside of the mounting surface.
6. Repeat steps 1-6 to install a second Control Head of the

same type.

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i3715 Control Heads

Installation
1. Saw out the primary cutout at the selected Bulkhead Socket

Plate mounting location with a 1-inch or 25-mm hole saw.
2. Align the socket hole of the Bulkhead Socket Plate with the
primary cutout and mark the four mounting hole locations
using the Bulkhead Socket Plate itself.
3. Drill a 3/16” (4.3 mm) hole at each of the four mounting hole
locations you just marked on the bulkhead.
4. Secure the Bulkhead Socket Plate to the bulkhead using the

four 1/4” (6 mm) screws provided.
5. Secure the i3715 end of the Deluxe Control Head-to-ECU

wire harness (part no. CE18310) to the Bulkhead Socket
Plate through the primary cutout.
6. Place the i3715 Holster in its proposed mounting location

and mark the two mounting hole locations using the holster
itself.
7. Drill a 3/16” (4.3 mm) hole at each mounting hole location

you just marked on the bulkhead.
8. Secure the holster to the mounting surface with the two 1/4”
(6 mm) screws provided.
9. Connect the i3715 into the socket connector in the Bulkhead

Socket Plate, making sure to pay attention to the socket and
plug mating alignment.
10. Stow the i3715 in the i3715 Holster.

same type.
Mounting the i3715 Control

Head.
Figure 3
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i3730 Control Heads
Installation
1. Tape the i3730 Mounting Template found in the back of this
manual to the desired mounting location.
locations marked on the template.
3. Cut out the circular section marked in the center of the

template with a 2.5” (64 mm) hole saw. Remove template
when finished.
4. Insert and tighten the four threaded 3/16” (4.3 mm) studs
into the four holes located on the backside of the unit.
5. Pass the Control Head end of the Deluxe Control Head-to-

ECU Wire Harness (part no. CE18310) from behind the
mounting surface through the primary cutout to connect it to
the i3730.
6. Align the Control Head with the mounting holes in the front
side of the mounting surface and insert the unit and studs
into the mounting surface. From the backside of the
mounting surface, place a thumbnut onto each threaded stud
and tighten fully. Excess studding may be cropped off if
desired.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 to install a second i3730 Control Head.

Head in Dash/Bulkhead.
Figure 4

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Installation
i3740 Control Heads

1. Tape the i3740 Mounting Template found in the back of this
manual to the desired mounting location.
locations marked on the template.
3. Cut out the circular section marked in the center of the

template with a 1” (25 mm) hole saw. Remove template
when finished.
4. Insert and tighten the four threaded 3/16” (4.3 mm) studs
into the four holes located on the backside of the unit.
5. Pass the Control Head end of the Deluxe Control Head-to-

ECU Wire Harness (part no. CE18310) from behind the
mounting surface through the primary cutout to connect it to
the i3740.
6. Align the Control Head with the mounting holes in the front
side of the mounting surface and insert the unit and studs
into the mounting surface. From the backside of the
mounting surface, place a thumbnut onto each threaded stud
and tighten fully. Excess studding may be cropped off if
desired.

same type.

Head in Dash/Bulkhead.
Figure 5
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Installation
Installing the i3580 Flux Gate Compass
The i3580 Flux Gate Compass is the compass that the i3000 Series
Autopilot System steers to.

The i3580 Flux Gate Compass is designed to be mounted on flat
vertical surfaces convenient for operation and installation. The i3580
should be installed in a dry area, away from sources of magnetic
interference. Use the following guidelines for selecting a suitable
location:
• Mounting location should be within the i3580 cable’s reach of

the mounting location for the i3300 ECU.
• Mounting location should be at least 9ft (3m) from speakers

WARNING and Radar Magnetrons.
Choosing the proper location
for the i3580 Flux Gate • Mounting location should be at least 3ft (1m) from battery
Compass is critical to the safe chargers, ammeters, power cables, engines, generators,
operation of the i3000 system. refrigerators, air conditioners, DC Steering Pumps, and other
Imporoper positioning could similar equipment.
result in unexpected course
changes or deviations. • Avoid mounting in the galley or any area where tools, cans,
or other magnetized items may be placed or stowed, even if
only temporarily.
• Mounting location should be on a vertical surface, as near as

possible to the boat’s most stable position—low in the boat,
near the boat’s turning fulcrum (typically 1/3 to 1/2 the
distance from the transom to the bow) and on the centerline.
It is advised that you check the proposed mounting location for

magnetic interference and deviation using a magnetic hand compass
before proceeding with the installation. Check 1 ft (0.3 m) in every
direction from the proposed location for deviation. A deviation greater
than 20° will likely cause problems. Then turn on all electrical
equipment near the location and recheck the hand compass for a
heading change. If a change is observed then this is not a suitable
location.
Mounting the i3580 Flux Gate Compass

NOTICE After a mounting location has been chosen, mount the i3580 to the
location in a straight and upright position using a strong double-sided
It is recommended that the foam tape or some other non-permanent method until the compass’
i3580 not be permanently location can be properly evaluated during Sea Trials (see “Sea Trial
mounted until after the Settings”, page 37). In the meantime, continue installing the rest of
compass’ accuracy at the the i3000 system. Then calibrate the system, and when satisfied
chosen mounting location has with the system’s accuracy, come back and finish up the installation
been properly evaluated through by permanently mounting the i3580 in the following manner:
Sea Trials.

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1. Place the i3580 straight and upright on the chosen vertical

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mounting surface and use the i3580 itself to mark the

mounting holes.
2. If mounting with screws, drill two 3/16 inch (4 mm) holes. If

mounting with nuts and bolts, drill two 1/4 inch (6 mm) holes
instead.
3. Secure the i3580 to the mounting surface with two 1/4 inch
(6 mm) stainless steel screws or nut-bolt pairs for each panel
being installed.
Installing the Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

The ECUs coordinate the signals from the Control Head(s), i3580
Flux Gate Compass, Rudder Feedback Unit, and TE Network to
direct the operation of the Steering Pump and control the course
according to the features and options selected.

ECUs can be mounted on overheads, bulkheads, or other flat
surfaces. The ECU should be positioned so that its electrical
connectors face downward, or at least not upward, and there should
be at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance in all directions around the
electrical connectors for attaching wire harnesses.
The LED display on the ECU must be visible for setup and error
reporting, so be sure the positioning of the ECU allows these to be
easily read, preferably not upside-down. The pushbuttons on the
ECU must also be accessible to fingertips for making adjustments.
WARNING
• Do not install an ECU in an unventilated area.
• Do not install an ECU where it may become wet.
• Do not install an ECU where ambient temperatures may
exceed 158° F (70° C).
• Do not install an ECU near high-current devices or
wiring runs.
• Do not mount an ECU directly on an engine or
transmission.
Mounting the ECU

1. Place the ECU on the chosen mounting surface and use the
ECU itself to mark the mounting holes.
2. If mounting with screws, drill four 3/16 inch (4 mm) holes. If

mounting with nuts and bolts, drill four 1/4 inch (6 mm) holes
instead.
3. Secure the ECU to the mounting surface with four 1/4 inch (6
mm) stainless steel screws or nut-bolt pairs.
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Installing the i3809 Rotary Rudder Feedback Unit
Installation
The Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU) connects to the rudder’s tiller arm
or tiebar, via a mechanical linkage, and sends a signal to the i3300
ECU from which the ECU can calculate the rudder position.

Rudder feedback unit placement should allow for the shortest,
straightest possible run to the boat’s rudder. The RFU should be
mounted near the rudder in such a way that when the linkage is
connected, the movement of the RFU shaft will be a faithful copy of
the movement of the rudder. The direction of rotation is unimportant
as this will be corrected electronically during the Dockside settings
procedure.
The Rudder Feedback Unit should be mounted on a flat surface. A

platform of some kind may need to be made to support the body of
the RFU. Leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance in all
directions around electrical connectors and connections for easy
installation & maintenance access.
WARNING
• Do not install Rudder Feedback Unit where they may
become wet.
• Do not install Rudder Feedback Unit where ambient
temperatures may exceed 158° F (70° C).
• Do not install the Rudder Feedback Unit near high-
current devices or wiring runs.
Preparing the Mechanical Linkage

The Rudder Feedback Unit is supplied with a variety of fittings for
connecting the Threaded Rod Assembly between the RFU arm and
the rudder arm. If you need to order additional fittings, review the
instructions under “Additional Tools and Items You’ll Need” on page
12. When ready, refer to Fig. 6 and proceed as follows to make the
Rudder Feedback Unit mechanical linkage.
1. Connect the Threaded Rod Assembly to the rudder arm

using the supplied hardware. Each ball joint has a 16 mm
deep tapped hole to take a threaded stud. Ensure that there
is at least 6 mm of thread going into each ball joint, but be
cautious not to “bottom out” the thread. An extension bar is
supplied in case it is needed (Fig. 7).
2. Now connect the RFU to the Threaded Rod Assembly.

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3. Move and rotate the RFU such that when the rudder is
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amidships, the feedback arm is also centered. You can

verify this by checking the alignment marks on the RFU.
The mark on the back of the arm flange must be in line with
the center mark on the body. This will be the RFU’s
mounting location. Use a secured platform or piece of
backing board if necessary for mounting at this location.
4. Use the RFU itself to mark the three mounting holes. Drill
pilot holes at these positions and secure the RFU to the
mounting location using three stainless steel screws.
5. Check to make sure the rudder is still at midships and that

the center marks on the RFU are still aligned. If they are no
longer aligned, the RFU mounting slots allow you to rotate
the body slightly to make minor alignment adjustments.
Resecure the RFU if necessary.
Installing the i3809 Rudder

Feedback Unit.
Figure 6
i3809 Extension Bar Installation.
Figure 7
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Mounting the Rudder Feedback Unit
Installation
1. Use the RFU itself to mark the three mounting holes in the
position determined by the mechanical linkage alignment
procedure.
2. If mounting with screws, drill three 3/16 inch (4 mm) holes. If

mounting with nuts and bolts, drill three 1/4 inch (6 mm)
holes instead.
3. Mount the Rudder Feedback Unit with three 1/4 inch (6 mm)
stainless steel screws or nut-bolt pairs.
4. Check to make sure the rudder is still at midships and that

the center marks on the RFU are still aligned. If they are no
longer aligned, the RFU mounting slots will allow you to
rotate the body slightly to make minor alignment
adjustments. Resecure the RFU if necessary.
Installing the Hydraulic Steering Pump

The Steering Pump performs the physical movement of the rudder or
outboards neccessary to keep the boat on the desired course.
These instructions cover basic Hydraulic Steering Pump connection
into existing hyraulic steering systems. Prior to Steering Pump
installation, refer to the hydraulic steering manufacturer’s instructions
for installation criteria relating to your system.

Steering Pump placement should allow for the shortest, straightest
possible run of the hydraulic lines to the boat’s hydraulic steering
system ram cylinder.
The Steering Pump should be mounted on a flat horizontal surface,

lower than at least one of the helm pumps, and the center
compensation line port (Port C) must not face downward. If Port C
faces down, air may not be able to rise from the Steering Pump to
the reservoir, thus starving the Steering Pump of oil. Leave at least
4 inches (10 cm) of clearance in all directions around electrical
connectors and hydraulic connections for easy installation &
maintenance access. It is also advised that the mounting surface not
be adjacent to a living area that may be affected by noise from
Steering Pump operation.
WARNING
• Do not install Steering Pump where it may become wet.
• Do not install Steering Pump where ambient
temperatures may exceed 158° F (70° C).
• Do not install the Steering Pump near high-current
devices or wiring runs.

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Mounting the Steering Pump

Installation
Double-check that you have the correct Steering Pump for your
steering system before mounting.
1. Place the Steering Pump on the chosen mounting surface

and use the Steering Pump itself to mark the mounting
holes.
2. If mounting with screws, drill four 3/16 inch (4 mm) holes. If

mounting with nuts and bolts, drill four 1/4 inch (6 mm) holes
instead.
3. Mount the Steering Pump with four 1/4 inch (6 mm) stainless
steel screws or nut-bolt pairs.
Connecting Steering Pump Hydraulic Lines

Hydraulic lines connect the Steering Pump to the boat’s hydraulic
steering system. Refer to the figure under “Quick Start Installation &
Setup Guide” (page 6) to see the Steering Pump hydraulic lines and
their orientation to the boat’s steering system.
CAUTION
• Do not use Teflon (PTFE) Tape or any other tape thread
sealer on the fittings as it can shred and get into the
steering system fluid likely resulting in damage to the
system.
• A Teflon based thread sealer, such as Loctite P.S.T.
must be used on all male pipe threads, but do not place
thread sealeron the first two threads of any fittings.
• Do not subject cables to heat or abrasion.
• Keep joints, ends, and entire system completely dry and
clean.
Make sure you have the correct number and lengths of Steering
Pump hydraulic lines to complete the installation. If you are unsure
or need to order lines, tees, or other hydraulic parts, review the
12. When ready, proceed as follows to install the Steering Pump
hydraulic lines.
1. First ensure that the helm unit(s) are fitted with check valves,
otherwise the Steering Pump will simply drive the helm
around and not the cylinder.
2. Empty the steering system’s existing oil by releasing a

coupling at the lowest point, normally at the ram cylinder.
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3. Splice hydraulic Tee fittings into the main hydraulic delivery
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lines at a location near the Steering Pump then connect the
free ends of the Tees to Ports A and B of the Steering Pump
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via 3000 PSI (210 Kg/cm ) minimum test pressure flexible
tubing. It doesn’t matter which Steering Pump Port is
connected to which steering system delivery line; polarity is
determined during the Dockside settings routine.
4. Connect the compensation port (Port C) on the Steering

Pump to the compensating coupling on the helm pump via
flexible tubing. This run may be of a substantial length and
should rise gradually with no drops. The tubing can be low
2
pressure tubing (500 PSI, 35 Kg/cm , test pressure) and
should preferably be transparent to assist in visually
checking for air in the system.
Filling and Bleeding the Steering System

Connecting the Steering Pump to the existing hydraulic steering
system introduces air into the lines. Always use the steering system
manufacturer’s recommendations when deciding on the correct oil
for filling the system. The filling and bleeding procedure depends on
the make and model of the existing steering system. In all cases, the
Steering Pump should be regarded as a helm pump within the
existing steering system and bled according to the specific
instructions outlined in the steering system’s installation manual. If
manufacturer’s directions are not available proceed as follows:
1. Check that all unions are tight and that the emergency valve
(if fitted) is closed.
2. Disconnect the tubing from the cylinder (or cylinders) and

proceed to refill the system from each cylinder at each end
with new, clean oil. Then reconnect the tubing. Go to the
lower helm pump.
3. Pour oil into the helm pump until it is within 3/4” (20 mm) of
the top.
4. Turn the wheel slowly back and forth about two turns. Top
up the helm unit as the oild is pushed down into the system.
On no account allow the oil level to drop below the rotor
which can be seen through the top fill hole in the helm pump.
5. Next turn the helm as far as it will go in one direction and

apply moderate pressure, keeping the oil level topped up at
all times. Then repeat in the other direction.
6. Repeat step 5 until system will accept no more oil.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 for the upper helm pump.

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8. The Steering Pump will probably still have air in the system
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that needs to be removed. You can finish the bleed (steps

8-11) by either setting up a temporary DC power supply to
the Steering Pump now or continuing on with the rest of the
installation and using the Rudder Test / Jog Steer function of
the ECU’s Test Mode (see “Configuration Settings”, page
47) after it has been powered up and connected.
9. Run the Steering Pump to move the rudder hard-over to

hard-over. If supplying direct voltage, reversing DC power
supply polarity will reverse the direction of flow. This will
release further air. After a while, the action will become
positive. Continue doing this until the ram cylinder moves
the instant the Steering Pump is run. Leave the helm pump
with the oil level about 1 cm from the top.
10. After the system has been filled, apply pressure to each side
of the system in turn by pulling the wheel hard against each
rudder stop.
11. Check every joint and length of tubing for leaks.
12. Fasten all tubing down to prevent fracture due to vibration.
Electrical Connections
The black and white/orange supply wires of the Steering Pump must
be connected to the i3300 ECU for control purposes. A minimum of
14 AWG wire should be used for any extension purpose, keeping
total cable runs as short as possible. As close as possible to the
Deutsch connector, splice the Pump’s supply wires to the leads of
the Steering Pump Motor-to-ECU Wire Harness (part no. CE10615)
using butt-splice or bullet connectors. This is necessary to minimize
the use of the harness’ smaller gauge wire. It does not matter in
which order the supply wires are connected; polarity is determined
during the Dockside settings routine. The Steering Pump’s wires
may also be fitted directly into the Deutsch connector itself, however
this can sometimes be difficult due to the large gauge of the wires.
Connecting Components
Wire harnesses must now be routed and connected between all the
different components. Every boat is different and there may be
several ways to route the harnesses. Inside the boat there is often a
channel or conduit used for wiring. This can also be used to route
the wire harnesses and cables for the i3000 system.
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When routing the harnesses, remember that they must not be cut or
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spliced, and care should be taken not to damage the cable
insulation. If a harness is too short, replace it with a correct-length
harness. Don’t add a short harness to make up the required length.
When ordering new harnesses, the xx suffix on the harness part
numbers specifies the length of the harness in feet. Run harnesses
over the shortest and straightest possible path. Secure harnesses
every 2 feet (0.6 m) with stainless steel screws and mounting head
ties or clamps. Excess harness should be neatly coiled and secured
with nylon ties. Harnesses should be run as far as practical from
high current wires or wiring runs and should not be subjected to
water, fuel, lubricants, or excess heat.
The Deutsch connectors on the harness ends are color-coded and

constructed so that a harness connector cannot mate with the wrong
type of component connector.
Before proceeding, make sure you have the correct number and
lengths of wire harnesses to complete the installation. If you are
unsure or need to order harnesses, review the instructions under
“Additional Tools and Items You’ll Need” on page 12. Refer to the
figure under “Quick Start Installation & Setup Guide” (page 6) while
connecting components.
CAUTION Avoid running wire harnesses along other wires or harnesses

that carry high current or might cause EMI (electromagnetic
interference). Examples are generator leads or sparkplug wires.
Such runs could cause system interference or possibly even
failure.
1. Route the free ends of the wire harnesses that you prepared
in the “Mounting the Control Head” section (page 14) from
the location of the main Control Head(s) to the ECU. Order a
longer harness from Teleflex Morse Customer Support (888-
236-2952) if a harness is too short.
2. If you have more than one i3705 or more than one Deluxe
CAUTION Control Head installed, take the free ends of the Control
Once you’ve routed a Head harnesses you just routed and connect them to the two
harness, make sure the connectors at the end of the appropriate Multi-station
connections are tight. The Adapter (i3705s use part no. CE30300, i3715/i3730/i3740s
i3000 System will malfunction use part no. CE30200).
if harnesses are not firmly
connected. 3. Now connect the remaining Control Head harness ends to
the appropriately marked receptacles on the ECU (“i3705
CONTROL” and/or “i3715, i3730, or i3740 CONTROL”).
4. Route and connect the Steering Pump Motor-to-ECU Wire

Harness (part no. CE10615) to the i3300 ECU receptacle
marked “MOTOR” (the top receptacle, nearest the face of
the ECU with the LED display and buttons).
5. Route and connect the i3580 Flux Gate Compass wire

harness to the ECU receptacle marked “COMPASS”.

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6. Route and connect the RFU wire harness to the ECU

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receptacle marked “RUDDER FEEDBACK UNIT”.
7. Secure all harnesses every 2 feet (0.6 m) with stainless steel

screws and mounting head ties or clamps.
Connecting Optional Devices
NMEA Compliant Devices

Many optional devices are available for you to connect to your i3000
system via the NMEA communications protocol. This is a standard
defined by the National Marine Electronics Association and
commonly used by marine electronics manufacturers. You can
quickly and easily connect NMEA 2000 or even NMEA 0183 devices
to your i3000 system to convey waypoints and navigational data, etc,
if you have properly set up the TE Network and/or NMEA 0183
connection and have the necessary equipment installed. A wire
harness (part no. CE183xx, where xx is the length in feet) can be
ordered for connecting NMEA 0183 devices directly to your i3000
ECU. For more information on connecting NMEA compliant devices
to the TE Network, contact Teleflex Morse Customer Support at 888-
236-2952.
TE Network Connections
A TE Network and network power supply are required to share data
between the i3000 and other TE devices for navigation and other
system functions. There may also be other requirements for your
particular set-up. Call Teleflex Morse Customer Support (888-236-
2952) or consult the owner’s manuals of the devices to be used for
the exact requirements.
CAUTION When installing TE Network components, pay close attention to

connector polarity, do not stress the cables, and do bend the
Tees. When installing multiple adjacent Tees, make sure that
the mounting surface is flat, so they will not be stressed or bent
when secured. If the surface is not flat, secure only one of the
adjacent Tees.
Before proceeding, make sure you have the correct number and
lengths of cables and connectors to complete the installation. If you
are unsure or need to order cables and/or connectors, review the
12. Refer to Figure 8 for an example of a TE Network while making
the following connections.
1. On the i3300 ECU, connect an ECU Powered Comm Cable

(part no. CM10401) to the ECU connector marked
“MagicBus” or “COMM”. Then connect the free end to the
perpendicular connector of a TE Network Tee.
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2. Connect any other TE devices that are to be networked with
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the i3300 ECU to TE Network Tees in a similar fashion.
3. Connect all TE Network Tees together (including those in

any existing TE Network) using appropriate length TE
Network Cables (part no. CM100xx, where xx is the length in
feet) and terminate each end of this network backbone using
male and female terminators (part nos. CM10051 and
CM10052, respectively).
4. Secure the Tees to convenient, appropriate mounting

CAUTION surfaces with stainless steel screws.
Do not use ties or clamps on
TE Network Tees, connectors, 5. Secure TE Network cables every 2 feet (0.6 m) with
or terminators. mounting head ties or clamps and stainless steel screws.
Example TE Network
connections. Unshaded
example components are added
to the network to share
information with the ECU.
Figure 8
Connecting Electrical Power

If you own a Teleflex i1001 Power Distribution Box, you may skip this
section and follow the instructions provided with your i1001 to
connect the power to your i3000. Use of the i1001 provides the best
results and easiest installation solution.
Power is supplied to the i3000 System through a three-conductor

shielded harness. This harness provides both heavy and light duty
power to the i3000 system components.
Before proceeding, make sure you have the correct length of wire
harness to complete the installation. If you are unsure or need to
order a harness, review the instructions under “Additional Tools and
Items You’ll Need” on page 12. Refer to Figure 9 while connecting
power.
WARNING
Disconnect all DC power before starting wiring installation. Do
not mount the relay where it will be exposed to moisture,
lubricants, fuel, or flammable vapors.

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Installation
ECU electrical power and wiring

connections.
Figure 9
Proceed as follows to connect the i3000 System to 12-volt power:
1. Install two sealed SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) 30 amp

relays.
2. Connect both relay solenoids to the wire (usually violet) from

the ignition switch.
3. Install 14 AWG (minimum) wire from voltage source A to a

marine approved circuit breaker rated at 15 amps.
4. Install 14 AWG (minimum) wire from the circuit breaker to

one side of the relay contact pair for heavy duty power.
5. Connect the red conductor of the ECU Power harness (part

no. CE104xx) to the other side of the relay contact pair for
light duty power.
6. Install 14 AWG (minimum) wire from voltage source B to a

marine approved circuit breaker rated at 5 amps.
7. Install 14 AWG (minimum) wire from the circuit breaker to

relay contact pair for light duty power.
8. Connect the white conductor of the ECU Power harness to

the other side of the relay contact pair for heavy duty power.
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Installation
NOTICE 9. Connect the black conductor of the ECU Power harness to
battery ground.
Battery ground is required for
proper system operation. 10. Connect DC power.
11. Ensure that all components are installed correctly, that the
correct size fuses or circuit breakers are fitted and that the
ship’s batteries are adequately charged.
12. Switch on the Autopilot supply circuit breakers (both Heavy

Duty and Light Duty Supplies) and turn on the ignition.
13. Verify operation with a test light or meter. See that 12 volts
is applied between contacts A and C on the ECU Power
connector when breaker A is energized and between
contacts B and C when the B breaker is energized.
14. Turn the ignition off and connect the Deutsch connector of
the ECU Power harness to the connector on the ECU
marked “POWER”.
15. Remove the large Phillips screw to the right of the POWER
placard on the ECU.
16. Put the Phillips screw through the terminal on the green wire
and replace the screw; thereby, grounding the harness
shield to the ECU chassis.
17. Make sure all connections are tight. The i3000 System will
malfunction if harnesses and wires are not firmly connected.
18. Secure the ECU Power harness and power wires

approximately every 2 feet (0.6 m) with mounting head ties
or clamps and stainless steel screws.
19. Return the rudder to the midships position and switch the
ignition back on.
20. If the Autopilot starts to move the rudder, switch off at once
and re-check the connections.
21. Press the AUTO key. If all is correct the startup sequence
should initiate and the Autopilot should go to Standby (see
“Starting Up the i3000”, page 51).

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Setup
After the i3000 System components have been mounted and
interconnected, the system must be set up to work with the compass,
steering system, and operator preferences. For the system to work
correctly, both Dockside settings and Sea Trial settings need to be
Setup
completed fully.
The settings for the i3000 are programmed through either the Deluxe
Control Head models (i3715, i3730, & i3740) or the ECU. The
Deluxe Control Heads give you access to more setup controls and
features. The setup procedure is therefore different depending on
whether or not your boat is equipped with a Deluxe Control Head
model. If your system is only equipped with the i3705 (Standard)
Control Head, you will need to perform your setup procedures
through the ECU. For more information on the various Control Head
models, see “Getting to Know the i3000 Control Heads” on page 50.
Choose the setup instructions below that are appropriate for your
type of Control Head(s):
1) Setup for Deluxe Control Head Systems – page 31
2) Setup for i3705-Only Control Head Systems – page 44
Setup for Deluxe Control Head Systems

If your i3000 system is equipped with one or more of the Deluxe
model Control Heads (i3715, i3730, or i3740) then the Dockside, Sea
Trial, and other setup procedures will be performed using the Deluxe
Control Head itself. Information on Deluxe Control Head LCD
displays and buttons can be found under “Getting to Know the i3000
Control Heads” on page 50.
During the setup procedures you will be presented with many menus
requiring your input. All of these menus use scrolling messages with
self-guiding prompts that are displayed on the Information Display
line of the Control Head’s LCD screen, giving exact details on how to
either change the setting or skip to the next setting/option. Observe
the following example:
SET BOAT TYPE/TO CHANGE-[)]/SKIP-[MODE]

• “SET BOAT TYPE” is the setting being considered.
• Pressing the “>” key would change the “BOAT TYPE”.
• Pressing the MODE key would skip to the next setting,
leaving “BOAT TYPE” unchanged.
All the setup menus below are described in the sequence in which
you should work. Both Dockside settings and Sea Trial settings need
to be completed fully, and in sequence, for your system to work
correctly. Do not engage the Auto mode until the Dockside settings
have been completed. Primary access to the Dockside and Sea
Trial menus is through the Setup Menu.
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The Setup Menu

The Setup Menu can be accessed when the Autopilot is on standby
by pressing and holding the INFO and MODE keys simultaneously
until the following is displayed:
DOCKSIDE-[<]/SEATRIAL-[>]
You are now at the Setup Menu. Pressing the “<” key at this point
would take you to the Dockside Menu. Pressing “>” would take you
to the Sea Trial Menu.
Setup
To exit out of the Setup Menu system at any time, press and hold the
INFO and MODE keys simultaneously again. To save the changes
you make to any settings, you must turn the i3000 system off after
making the changes by pressing and holding the AUTO key until the
unit powers down or simply tapping the OFF key, if equipped on your
particular Control Head model.
Dockside Settings
Before actually entering the Dockside Menu, you must ensure that
the Rudder Feedback Unit setting is correct for your particular setup.
Check the Rudder Feedback Amplification setting using the
procedure below before proceeding with the rest of the Dockside
settings.
Rudder Feedback Amplification

This setting allows the Autopilot ECU to correctly handle signal
amplification for the installed Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU). Signals
from some Rudder Feedback Units (RFU) require amplification by
the Autopilot ECU in order for the system to function correctly. The
setting depends upon the RFU installed in your system. The i3000
comes from the factory set to “AMPFD FB” (amplified) for use with the
i3809 Rotary RFU.
The available options for this menu are:
• AMPFD FB (Amplified Feedback)

For use with:
o i3809 Rotary RFUs
o Linear RFUs with black jumper in place
(usually used with outboards)
• NOAMP FB (Non-Amplified Feedback)

For use with:
o Linear RFUs with black jumper cut
Default = (AMPFD FB (Amplified Feedback).
1. Check the Rudder Feedback setting by pressing and holding

MODE until “CHANGE SETTING-[<>]/FORWARD-[MODE]/BACKWARD-
[INFO]” is displayed. Then press MODE repeatedly until one
of the options listed above appears.

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2. If the option displayed is correct for your type of RFU, skip to

step 4.
3. If the option displayed is incorrect, press the “<” or “ > ”

button until the correct option setting is displayed.
4. With the amplification correct, set the rudder to midships, if

the Rudder Position display is 5 degrees or less, it will be
corrected during the rudder settings routine. If over 5
degrees, mechanically re-adjust the Rudder feedback unit
Setup
(refer to its Installation Instructions). Depending on how the

Rudder Feedback Unit is mounted, the direction of the
Steering system’s rudder information may be reversed, this
will be automatically corrected later.
5. Press and hold MODE to exit the menu.
Setting Boat Type

This menu is found under the Dockside Menu and tells the ECU what
kind of boat it is controlling.

• (PLANING – Planing vessel (high-speed power boat, 20+
knots)
• (SAILBOAT – Sailing vessel
• (DISPLACE – Displacement vessel (up to 10 knots)
• (SEMIDISP – Semi-displacement vessel (10-20 knots)
Default = (PLANING (Planing vessel).
1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding the INFO and
MODE keys simultaneously while the Autopilot is on Standby
until “DOCKSIDE-[(]/SEATRIAL-[)] ” is displayed. Press the “<”
key to select the Dockside Menu. The display then scrolls
the message “SET BOAT TYPE/TO CHANGE-[)]/SKIP- [MODE]”.
2. Press the “>” key once to display the current Boat Type.
3. If the option displayed is correct for your type of boat, skip to

step 5.
4. If the option displayed is incorrect, press “>” until the correct

option is displayed.
5. Press MODE to select it and move to the next menu (below).
Rudder Settings
In this menu, you are prompted to run through a routine that will
teach the ECU the correct settings for Rudder Phasing (rudder
feedback signal polarity so the i3000 displays the correct direction of
rudder movement), Steering Pump Phasing (correct direction for
rudder movement commands from the Autopilot), Rudder Limits
(maximum rudder movements possible to either side of midships),
and Center Rudder (the rudder’s midships position).
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During the Rudder Settings routine the rudder will be moved under
Autopilot control. It is therefore important to ensure the rudder and
steering gear can move safely from hardover to hardover without
hitting anything. Check that the steering moves freely from lock to
lock without undue stiffness and that it can move through its full
travel range without the Rudder Feedback arm fouling the steering.
1. The Control Head displays “RUDDER SETTINGS-[)]/SKIP-[MODE]”.
Setup
2. Press the “>” key once to start the Rudder Settings routine.
3. The Control Head then displays the message “CENTER THE

RUDDER-[)]”. Position the rudder at midships by viewing the
actual rudder, then press the “>” key.
CAUTION 4. The display will now scroll “RUDDER TO STARBOARD END STOP-
[)]”. Turn the helm to starboard, to a position just before the
To prevent damage to your mechanical end stop and with it held in this position press
system, a small space of a the “>” key again.
few degrees of arc, or 1” of
physical space, must be left 5. A default value of 30º appears in the Heading Display and
between the rudder and the the Information line scrolls “ENTER THIS RUDDER ANGLE -
mechanical end stops.
[()]/SKIP- [MODE]“. 30º is the minimum rudder limit allowed by
the i3000. Using the Rudder Angle Template on page 73,
estimate the current angle of the vessel’s rudder just before
the mechanical end stop. Use the “<” and “>” keys to alter
the default value to the correct estimated angle. Press the
MODE key to enter this information and move on to the next
step.
NOTICE 6. The display scrolls “RUDDER TO PORT END STOP-[)]”. Turn the
helm to port, to a position just before the mechanical end
To prevent possible damage to
stop and with it held in this position, press the “>” key again.
your steering system, the i3000
will set both Rudder Limits to
7. Now the i3000 asks you to “CENTER THE RUDDER-[)]”, center
the smaller angle of the two if
the Port and Starboard positions the rudder again by viewing the actual rudder and with it held
you selected were different. in this position, press the “>” key.
8. The display scrolls “NOW PRESS AUTO-[AUTO]”. Ensure the

CAUTION rudder is free and clear to move through its full range of
operation then press the AUTO key. The i3000 will now
Following the “NOW PRESS perform a rudder test. This engages the Steering Pump and
AUTO-[AUTO]” display, pressing drives the rudder through a series of hardover test moves.
AUTO will cause the Steering Below is a list of the messages you should see displayed on
Pump to move the rudder the LCD screen during each rudder movement:
from hardover to hardover. 1) H-OVER 1 – from center rudder to one Rudder Limit
Keep clear. 2) H-OVER 2 - across to the opposite Rudder Limit
3) H-OVER 3 - back to the first Rudder Limit
4) CENTERING - back to center rudder again

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9. “RUDDER IS NOW SET-[MODE]” is displayed to confirm that the

Rudder Phasing, Steering Pump Phasing, Rudder Limits and
Center Rudder settings have all been completed
successfully.
10. Press MODE to continue to the next menu (below).
Align Compass (Manual Alignment)

In this menu, you are prompted to run through a routine that will
electronically align the compass with your boat’s bow. While the
i3580 Flux Gate Compass supports this feature, not all compasses
Setup
do. If using a compass other than the i3580, check the

documentation that came with your compass. If the feature is not
supported, you may skip this procedure by pressing the MODE key
at the prompt.
1. The Control Head displays “ALIGN COMPASS-[()]/ SKIP-[MODE]”.
2. Using the “<” and “>” keys or Course Change Knob, set the
heading display on the LCD to the vessel's approximate
heading, based on either hand compass or known heading
information. Compass alignment is set again more
accurately later during Sea Trials.
Waypoint Sequence
This menu tells the ECU whether or not to automatically change
course to the next waypoint in a programmed route being supplied
by an NMEA or Teleflex Electronics (TE) networked navigator or
chart plotter while set to NAV Course Control.
When automatic waypoint sequencing is selected, the i3000 will flash

the bearing to the next waypoint for seven seconds upon reaching a
waypoint within an active route; it will automatically turn onto the
bearing after the first two seconds.
When manual waypoint sequencing is selected, the i3000 will scroll

the message “NEW WPT PRESS AUTO” for ten seconds upon reaching a
waypoint within an active route; the vessel will not turn onto the new
course unless the AUTO key is pressed. If AUTO is not pressed
after the ten seconds, the i3000 will switch to Compass Course
Control and continue on its present heading until new instructions
are received.

• (AUTO WPT (Automatic Waypoint Sequencing)
• (MAN WPT (Manual Waypoint Sequencing)
Default = (AUTO WPT (Automatic Waypoint Sequencing).
1. One of the options above is displayed on the Control Head.
2. If the option displayed is correct, skip to step 4.
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3. If the option displayed is incorrect, press the “<” or “ > ”

button until the correct option is displayed.
4. Press the MODE key, “DOCKSIDE SETTINGS COMPLETE [MODE]”

will be displayed.
5. Press MODE again to exit the Dockside Menu.
Saving and Checking Dockside Settings
Setup
It is advised that you save the settings you have entered thus far
before continuing by turning your i3000 system off by pressing and
holding the AUTO key until the unit powers down or simply tapping
the OFF key, if it is equipped on your particular Control Head model.
After you have saved your settings by powering down the i3000, you
may check if the system is responding correctly so far through the
following procedure.
1. Press the AUTO key to turn the Autopilot back on.
2. Check that there are no travel bars displayed on the Rudder

Position Indicator when the rudder is in the midships
position.
3. Turn the helm to Starboard only until the rudder position

scale flashes. Check that the rudder has not quite reached
the mechanical limit of rudder movement.
4. Repeat step 3 for Port helm.
5. Re-center the rudder.
6. Switch the Autopilot to Auto, by pressing the AUTO key.

CAUTION Very little or no rudder movement should occur.
If the rudder drives
continuously to one side, 7. If the rudder continuously ‘hunts’ about midships, turn the
switch off the power at the Autopilot off and remove as much freeplay as possible from
breaker at once. Check the the steering and RFU linkage. This may also occur on power
mechanical and electrical steering systems, particularly if the system is plumbed with
installation. flexible hose.
8. With the Autopilot set on Auto, check that when you press
and hold the “>” key, the Steering Pump drives the rudder
so that it’s close to but does not touch the starboard end
stop. Check that the rudder display segments flash. The
rudder should center when the key is released.
9. Press and hold the “<” key and repeat step 8 to test Port
rudder control.
10. Press the AUTO key again to set the Autopilot back to
Standby.

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11. If needed, go back to the Dockside Menu and change any

settings necessary to correct any observed problems. Save
any changes by holding down AUTO or pressing the OFF
key (if present) to turn the Autopilot off.
You are now ready for Sea Trial settings.
NOTICE Sea Trial Settings

The next stage is to set-up and calibrate the Autopilot at sea. The
Setup
Sea Trials must be performed procedures outlined below are for use with the i3580 Flux Gate
under ideal conditions (calm Compass. If a compass other than the i3580 is being used, follow
seas) and away from large iron the documentation supplied with the device. Before continuing,
structures or other magnetic ensure that you have a method of obtaining accurate heading
anomalies to ensure correct information to compare your i3000 compass readings to, i.e. GPS,
calibration of the i3000 system. transits or a corrected magnetic compass.
The Sea Trial menus described below are in the sequence in which
CAUTION you should work. Sea Trials needs to be done at sea, in calm
conditions, in uncongested waters. Completing these procedures will
Sea Trial procedures require
require piloting your boat in a steady, even, clockwise circle, usually
you to make extended arcing
once, but possibly up to three times.
maneuvers. Do not conduct
Sea Trials in restricted or Compass Calibration/Deviation Correction
busy waters. In this menu, you are prompted to run through a routine that will
teach the ECU to correct for nominal deviation in its compass
readings. The i3000 system is capable of automatically measuring
and compensating for the majority of compass deviation found on
board a vessel. The i3580 Flux Gate Compass must, however, be
mounted clear of strong magnetic fields, caused by heavy duty
cables, magnets, Steering Pumps, speakers etc. in order for this
feature to function properly.
1. Ensure the i3000 system is back on Standby after having

entered Dockside settings. If the system is not powered up
and on Standby, press the AUTO key.
2. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding the INFO and
MODE keys simultaneously while the Autopilot is on Standby
until “DOCKSIDE-[(]/SEATRIAL-[)] ” is displayed. Press the “>”
key to select the Sea Trial Menu. The display then scrolls
the message “COMPASS CORRECTION-[)]/SKIP-[MODE]”.
3. Press the “>” key. The Control Head will display “COMPASS
UNCORRECTED CALIBRATE NOW-[)]/SKIP-[MODE]” if no correction
values are currently stored in memory or “ C O M P A S S
CORRECTED-CALIBRATE NOW-[)]/SKIP[MODE]” if the compass has
previously been calibrated and the correction values are still
in memory. If there are already correction values stored in
the i3000’s memory and you wish to recalibrate the
compass, press the “>” key to erase previous correction
values and “COMPASS UNCORRECTED-CALIBRATE NOW-[)]/SKIP-
[MODE]” will then be displayed.
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4. Begin a smooth, slow, and steady CLOCKWISE turn of your

boat and press the “ > ” key. The Autopilot displays
“TURNBOAT”. On a single engine boat this turn can be best
achieved by setting the throttle to Forward Idle and the helm
at hard to starboard. On a twin engine boat set the port
throttle to Forward Idle and the starboard throttle to Reverse
Idle.
5. The Control Head will display “KEEP TURNING” as you make

between one to three revolutions while it determines the
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necessary compass corrections. If “ERROR 7” or “ERROR 8” is
displayed, the compass has a strong magnetic field too close
to it. Remove the source or relocate the compass to a more
suitable position.
6. If you need to abort the routine, press the “<” and “>” keys
together. The display will return to “COMPASS UNCORRECTED-
CALIBRATE NOW-[)]/SKIP-[MODE] ”. However, before another
calibration attempt can be made, the Autopilot needs to be
turned off and then back on, requiring you to navigate back
to the Sea Trial Menu and start over again. It is therefore
advised that if you need to abort the procedure that you
cycle the Autopilot off and on again immediately thereafter to
ensure this step is not forgotten.
7. End your turn when the Control Head displays “COMPASS

CORRECTED-CALIBRATE NOW-[)]/SKIP[MODE] ”. The automatic
deviation correction is now complete.
8. Press MODE to continue on to the next menu (below).
Align Compass (Fine/GPS Alignment)

This menu prompts you to run through a routine that will
electronically align the compass with your boat’s bow using your
corrected compass settings. While the i3580 Flux Gate Compass
supports this feature, not all compasses do. If using a compass
other than the i3580, check the documentation that came with your
compass. If the feature is not supported, you may skip this
procedure by pressing the MODE key at the prompt.
1. The Control Head displays “ALIGN COMPASS-[()]/ SKIP-[MODE]”.
2. Hold your boat on a steady heading and, using the “<” and
“>” keys or Course Change Knob, set the heading display
on the LCD to your boat’s true heading based on either GPS
or known heading information.
Center Rudder
This menu prompts you to run through a routine that will set the
electronic center rudder position more accurately than that set in the
Dockside settings.
1. The Control Head displays “CENTER RUDDER-[)]/SKIP-MODE]”.

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2. Steer the vessel on a straight heading at normal cruising

speed (ensure that there is no cross wind or similar requiring
Standing Helm).
3. Press the “>” key to set the given rudder position as the new
midships position.
4. The message “CENTER RUDDER-[)]/SKIP-MODE]” is then

displayed. If you feel the rudder was not centered correctly
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when you set the position, you may repeat steps 2-3 from
here until satisfied.
5. If the position was correctly set, press the MODE key and
the i3000 will exit the Sea Trial Menu.
Saving Sea Trial Settings

Sea State and Configuration Menu

This menu allows you to change Sea State and Configuration
settings. Some of the selections listed in this section are determined
by default after setting Dockside and Sea Trial settings and should
The Sea State and not require any changes. Other items may vary by the sea state or
Configuration Menu. boat condition. Since sea conditions can affect boat handling, Sea
State settings allow you to change the way the Autopilot controls the
boat under different sea conditions. Many of the settings rarely need
adjustment but might be needed to fine tune the Autopilot or to setup
peripheral equipment options.
To make adjustments to any of the settings described in the

subsections below, access the Sea State And Configuration Menu by
pressing and holding the MODE key while the Autopilot is on
Standby until the following is displayed:
CHANGE SETTING-[()]/FORWARD-[MODE]/BACKWARD-[INFO]
You are now at the Sea State And Configuration Menu (the i3000 will
enter the menu at the setting you last viewed during any previous
access of the menu). Pressing the MODE key at this point would
step forward through the list of settings; pressing the INFO key would
step back through the list of settings (Fig. 10).
To exit out of the Sea State And Configuration Menu system at any
time, press and hold the MODE key again. To save changes you
made to any settings, you must turn the i3000 system off by pressing
and holding the AUTO key until the unit powers down or simply
tapping the OFF key, if equipped on your particular Control Head
Figure 10 model.
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All the menus below are described in the “forward” sequence in

which they are presented.
Rudder
The Rudder setting has more effect than any other setting. It needs
to be reasonably close to a proper setting before other settings are
altered. This setting is used to match the rudder movement with the
speed at which the boat responds. A boat that responds very quickly
to the helm needs less rudder and thus a lower setting. A boat that
is slow to respond to the helm needs a higher setting. If set too low
the vessel will be very slow to respond, understeer, and tend to drift
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off course to one side. If the setting is too high the vessel will
oversteer and build up oscillations from side to side.
Most boats respond faster as their speed increases thus they need a
lower Rudder setting at higher speeds than at lower speeds. To
save the operator the task of changing the Rudder setting as the
boat’s speed changes, the i3000 can do this automatically. If a
vessel speed message from a GPS or Loran is present and
connected to the i3000 ECU by means of an NMEA 0183, NMEA
2000, or TE network, the Rudder setting can be automatically
reduced as the speed increases. When the information item “Speed”
is enabled, this correction will occur automatically but will not be
reflected by the displayed Rudder setting since it occurs internally
(see “Customizing the Information Display List”, page 52).
The range for the Rudder setting is: 0 (minimum movement) to 20

(maximum movement).
Default = depends on Boat Type (see “Setting Boat Type”, page 33):
• 4 (PLANING Boat Type)
• 7 (SEMIDISP Boat Type)
• 10 (DISPLACE Boat Type)
• 10 (SAILBOAT Boat Type)
To adjust the R u d d e r setting once inside the Sea State And

Configuration Menu (page 39):
1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until “RUDDER” is

displayed.
2. Adjust the setting using the “<” and “>” keys.
Response
The Response setting is primarily the Autopilot’s “weather” control. It
sets the amount that the vessel is permitted to move off course
before rudder is applied to bring it back onto its set heading.
Response needs to let the boat wander further off course in rough
weather before correction than in calm water. This translates to a
higher setting in rough water and a lower setting in smooth water.
Proper setting has a marked effect on Autopilot wear and tear, as
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If the Response setting is too high, the vessel moves a long way
from the course before it is corrected. You will need to decrease the
Response setting to correct this. If the Response setting is too low,
the vessel will hold its course but the helm will be constantly and
rapidly moving, making small unnecessary corrections. Increase the
Response setting to correct this. This condition causes the most
wear in the steering gear and is wasteful of power.
The Autopilot also has an “Adaptive” setting (A) designed to optimize

Response, Counter Rudder and Trim in order to obtain the best
performance, as conditions change. With Response set to A
Setup
(Adaptive), the Autopilot automatically fine tunes the controlled

rudder movements to roughly the same frequency and magnitude as
those performed by hand when steering manually. If viewed from the
Sea State And Configuration Menu, the value will change between
A0 (calm sea) and A5 (rough sea) as it adjusts itself. When sea
states or conditions change markedly, for instance, after turning to a
new course from a following sea to a head sea, the adaptive setting
adjusts automatically to suit the change in conditions.
In very rough seas on planning or semi-displacement boats, if you

experience severe S-curving then it is best to turn the adaptive
setting off and set the value to its default setting.
The range of settings is: Adaptive (A0 to A5), or 1 (very responsive) to

20 (least responsive). However, PLANING and SEMIDISP Boat Types
have upper limits of 2 and 5 respectively to prevent setting the value
innappropriately (see “Setting Boat Type”, page 33).
• A (DISPLACE Boat Type)
• A (SAILBOAT Boat Type)
To adjust the Response setting once inside the Sea State And
1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until “RESP ” is

displayed.
Counter Rudder
This setting is used to prevent the vessel from overshooting at the
end of a large course change. Counter Rudder reduces the amount
of applied rudder as the vessel approaches the new heading. If the
vessel is turning fast, the applied rudder needs to be reduced earlier
than if the vessel were turning slowly. This setting balances the rate
at which the vessel is turning with the rate at which the reduction of
applied rudder occurs.
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If Counter Rudder is set too high, the vessel will not settle onto the
new heading quickly enough. If the Counter Rudder is set too low
then the vessel will overshoot, and the Autopilot will have to correct
with opposite helm accordingly, possibly causing the vessel to
oscillate from side to side, before settling to the new heading.
Typically, Counter Rudder is set to the appropriate default value
during the Dockside settings routine and does not need further
adjustment.
The range of settings is: 0 (no Counter Rudder) to 2 0 (maximum
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Counter Rudder).
• 4 (DISPLACE Boat Type)
• 4 (SAILBOAT Boat Type)
To adjust the Counter Rudder setting once inside the Sea State And
1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until “C-RUD ” is

displayed.
Rudder Limits
This allows you to adjust the maximum rudder movement, to either
side of midships, that can be obtained by the Autopilot under its
control. The Dockside settings automatically calculated this value,
however this setting allows manual override. Changes are made in
four degree increments. Multiply the Rudder Limits setting by four in
order to get the setting in degrees.
The range of settings is: 4 (16º) to 10 (40º).
Default = none (set during Dockside settings routine)
To adjust the Rudder Limits setting once inside the Sea State And
CAUTION 1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until “RUDLIM ” is

displayed.
Ensure the limit setting does
not allow the rudder to touch 2. Adjust the setting using the “<” and “>” keys.
its mechanical end stops.
Dodge Limits
This limits the maximum rudder movement, either side of midships,
that the dodge function can use. It should be set so that the vessel
will not execute a dangerous turn at full speed. Changes are made in
four degree increments. Multiply the Rudder Limits setting by four in
order to get the setting in degrees. Dodge Limits cannot be set
greater than the Rudder Limits.
The range of settings is: 4 (16º) to 10 (40º).

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Default = 10 (40º).
To adjust the Dodge Limits setting once inside the Sea State And
1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until “DGELIM ” is

displayed.

Setup
Rudder Feedback Amplification

This setting allows the Autopilot ECU to correctly handle signal
amplification for the installed Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU). Signals
from some Rudder Feedback Units (RFU) require amplification by
the Autopilot ECU in order for the system to function correctly. The
setting depends upon the RFU installed in your system. The i3000
comes from the factory set to “AMPFD FB” (amplified) for use with the
i3809 Rotary RFU.
• AMPFD FB (Amplified Feedback)

For use with:
o i3809 Rotary RFUs
o Linear RFUs with black jumper in place
• NOAMP FB (Non-Amplified Feedback)

For use with:
o Linear RFUs with black jumper cut
Default = (AMPFD FB (Amplified Feedback).
To adjust the Rudder Feedback Amplification setting once inside the

Sea State And Configuration Menu (page 39):
1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until one of the

above options is displayed.
Rudder Centering
Rudder centering can be turned off from here. When the Autopilot is
initially engaged, the computer reads the rudder position. If it is
greater than 10º from amidships it assumes the vessel is turning
and, if Rudder Centering is ON, it centers the rudder so that it can
‘get it’s bearings’. If the rudder angle is less than 10º it assumes this
is standing helm applied to compensate for tide or wind and so does
not center the rudder. Some vessels will want to engage the
Autopilot while towing or trawling where often standing helm is
greater then 10º. They can turn this setting to off so that the
computer does not center the rudder when initially engaged.
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• RUDC ON (Rudder Centering ON)
• RUDC OFF (Rudder Centering off)
Default = (RUDC ON (Rudder Centering ON).
To adjust the Rudder Centering setting once inside the Sea State
And Configuration Menu (page 39):
1. Press the MODE or INFO key repeatedly until “RUDC ” is
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displayed.
Reset All
Use caution when displaying this option from the Sea State And
Configuration Menu (page 39). When “RESETALL ” is displayed,
pressing the “<” and “>” keys simultaneously will clear all settings
and restore all default values. The Autopilot will also switch itself off
once the reset has been done.
Saving and Checking Setup

While at sea, turn the vessel through a full 360º with the Autopilot on
NOTICE
Standby. The Live Heading is displayed in larger numbers in the
The compass positioning and Heading display, note the amount of error at the eight Cardinal and
correction procedures must be Intercardinal points (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). The error should
redone before you can use the be less than +/- 3º at each point. If this accuracy cannot be
Autopilot if compass error is achieved, the compass will need to be moved and corrected again
greater than +/- 3º. before the Autopilot can be safely and reliably used.
Comparison checks against known headings should be carried out to

verify the accuracy of the compass and rudder control. Steer the
vessel in a straight line at normal cruising speed and press the
AUTO key. The vessel should now hold a steady course.
If the vessel doesn’t hold a steady course, you may need to change
the Rudder setting under the Sea State and Configuration Menu to
set the Autopilot for optimum performance, as you might do on a
voyage. If the vessel drifts off course to one side, increase the
Rudder setting by one. If the vessel oscillates from side to side,
decrease Rudder by one. Only change Rudder one step at a time.
Review the instructions the appropriate instructions, if needed, to
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Press the AUTO key to regain manual steering control. Save any
changed settings by holding down the AUTO key, or pressing the
OFF key (if equipped), to turn the Autopilot off. Now satisfied with
your compass’ position and accuracy, go back and complete the
installation by permanently mounting it at this time, if you have not
already done so.
The i3000 Autopilot installation and setup is now complete.
Setup for i3705-Only Control Head Systems

Setup
If the only Control Head on your i3000 system is the i3705 model
then calibration, configuration, and attaining information about the
i3000 system are all executed on the ECU through the use of the
three ECU buttons and LED display on the front of the ECU. The
two-digit display will flash repeatedly if a menu option has not been
selected for the menu presented. A steady display indicates that an
option was previously selected.
ECU Buttons and Display.
Figure 11
ECU Button Functions

“+” - If the display is flashing, pushing this button displays the next
menu option. If the display is steady, pushing this button advances
you to the next menu, leaving the selection for the previous menu
untouched.
“-“ - If the display is flashing, pushing this button displays the

previous menu option. If the display is steady, pushing this button
returns you to the previous menu, leaving the selection for the menu
just displayed untouched.
ENTER – If the display is flashing, pushing this button selects the

displayed option. If the display is steady, pushing this button
“deselects” the displayed menu option (causing it to flash), and
allows you to use the “+”, “-“, and ENTER buttons to scroll through
the available menu options for that menu and make a new selection.
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ECU Modes
When you power on the ECU, either by ignition switch or
reconnecting the power harness, the green power indicator next to
the two-character LED display should come on and the ECU should
present the following items in sequence on its LED display:
1) 8 .8 ., which is a 1-second LED test that lights all segments

of the 2-digit LED indicator to ensure they are all working
correctly.
2) the Software Version, which is a number (displays for 1
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second) identifying the revision number of the installed
software code set.
3) the Mode Menu (listing the current ECU mode).
You can determine which mode the ECU is in by checking the code
displayed by the Mode Menu on the two-character LED display just
after powering on the ECU. The Mode Menu is the initial menu
presented whenever the ECU is powered on. ECU mode
descriptions and their corresponding display codes are listed below:
• Operation – oP . This mode is the actual mode of use for

the Autopilot. It is the initial mode automatically selected
when the system is powered on, unless the system requires
calibration. The ECU should always be returned to this
mode after any setting changes have been made.
• Sea State - S S . This mode is for fine tuning Autopilot

control based on sea conditions and your boat’s handling.
The menu selections in this mode are preset to defaults
which you should review prior to use.
• Sea Trial - St . This mode is for calibrating the system to

correctly control your boat.
• Dockside – d S . This mode is for setting up the initial

system configuration required to enable the Autopilot to
control your boat at sea. If the system has never been
calibrated, this is the initial mode after power is applied.
• Test - ( t E. This mode is for special functions such as

testing Autopilot control of the rudder, bleeding the hydraulic
steering system, and resetting all i3000 settings and options
to their original factory defaults.
Choosing the ECU Mode

The ECU mode is normally selected automatically by the system at
at the time of startup (see “ECU Modes”, page 46), but it can also be
changed manually by using the “+”, “-“, and ENTER buttons at the
ECU’s Mode Menu. If your system is not equipped with a Deluxe
Control Head (i3715, i3730, or i3740), it will be necessary to
manually change the ECU mode at the ECU in order to thoroughly
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To manually change the ECU mode, first make sure the ECU is
displaying the Mode Menu (see “ECU Modes”, page 46). If the Mode
Menu display is flashing, pushing the “+” or “-“ buttons will display
the other mode choices available. When the desired mode is
displayed, pressing the ENTER button will confirm your choice and
switch the ECU to the desired mode.
When a mode is already selected (indicated by a steady display),

pushing the ENTER button will cause the display to flash, allowing
you to once again use the “+” and “-“ buttons to scroll through the
available mode choices. Pushing the “+” or “-“ buttons while the
Setup
display is steady will only move you back or forth through the menus
available in the selected mode.
Testing the Display

You can check if all the segments of the ECU’s two-digit LED display
are working correctly prior to calibration or Configuration by following
the procedure below.
1. Cycle the power on the ECU by disconnecting/reconnecting

the power harness.
2. Watch carefully as 8.8. is displayed for one second, testing

all segments of the LED indicator. After the indicator test, the
software release version is displayed for one second.
Recycle the power again if you need to repeat the test.
3. If a problem is discovered with the LED display, contact

Teleflex Morse Customer Support at 888-236-2952 before
using the system.
Configuration Settings
The following tables show the various ECU modes, menus, options,
and actions required to manually setup your i3000 system through
the ECU. You should enter these configuration settings using the
ECU buttons in the manner described under “ECU Button Functions”
(page 45). You must complete the Dockside and Sea Trial settings
in the order given before using the i3000 system for navigation and
autopiloting. To save the changes you make to any settings, you
must turn the i3000 system off after making the changes by pressing
and holding the AUTO key on the i3705 Control Head until the unit
powers down.
The menus described in the tables below are in the sequence

presented by the ECU. The default ECU display codes identified are
the first choices presented by a new, reset, or previously
unconfigured system. For more information on the menus and
settings that follow, it is strongly advised that you review the
descriptions of the menus and settings with the same names found
under “Setup for Deluxe Control Head Systems” on page 31.
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Required ECU Configuration

Settings.
ECU
Display Mode / Menu / Options / Procedure
Dockside Mode (dS)
A0 Rudder Feedback Amplification (setting description on page 32)
Setup
A0: Amplified Feedback A1: Non-Amplified Feedback
@3 Setting Boat Type (setting description on page 33)
@0: Sailing vessel @1: Displacement vessel @2: Semi-displacement vessel @3: Planing vessel
r0 Rudder Settings (setting description on page 33)
1. Press ENTER, “+” (r1 displayed).
2. Ensure rudder/RFU is correctly centered (r.1 displayed).
3. Press “+” (r2 displayed).
4. Turn helm to starboard just short of mechanical stop.
5. Press “+” (30 displayed).
6. Using “+” & “-“ keys, set display to equal angle of rudder at this starboard position (30º+).
7. Press ENTER (r4 displayed).
8. Turn helm to port just short of mechanical stop.
10. Center rudder.
12. Ensure rudder/RFU is correctly centered (r.6 displayed).
13. Make sure entire rudder path is clear then press “+” to begin rudder test.
14. When Rudder Test movements end, press ENTER to exit (r.0 displayed).
Sea Trial Mode (St)

C0 Compass Calibration/Deviation Correction (setting description on page 37)
1. Press ENTER, “+” (Ct displayed).
2. Begin CLOCKWISE turn (Cr displayed).
3. Keep vessel turning steadily until CC displayed then press ENTER to exit.
CG Align Compass (Fine/GPS Alignment) (setting description on page 38)
1. Press ENTER and hold steady course (CG flashes).
2. Press “+” whenever GPS COG data is satisfactory. Press “+” again to re-align to
updated GPS COG data if desired.
3. Press ENTER to exit.
CA Align Compass (Manual Alignment) (setting description on page 35)
1. Press ENTER and hold steady course (CA flashes).
2. Steer boat onto a known heading and hold course steady.
3. Using “+” & “-“ keys, set heading value shown on networked heading display device to
boat’s correct, known heading.
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ECU Settings and Functions for

Fine Tuning and Management.
ECU
Display Mode / Menu / Options / Procedure
Sea State Mode (SS) <Adjustments to these settings only required if defaults are unsatisfactory.>
A4 Rudder (setting description on page 40)
A0 (minimum movement) to AL (maximum movement)
Setup
@0 Response (setting description on page 40)

@0: Adaptive, and @1 (very responsive) to @L (least responsive)
C1 Counter Rudder (setting description on page 41)
C0 (no Counter Rudder) to CL (maximum Counter Rudder)
d Rudder Limits (setting description on page 42)
d4 (16º) to dA (40º)
EA Dodge Limits (setting description on page 42)
E1 (4º) to EA (40º)
Test Mode (tE) <Use these functions only to test system or reset settings to original defaults.>
rt Rudder Test / Jog Steer (analogous function description on page 58)
1. Press ENTER (rt flashes).
2. Using “+” & “-“ keys, test rudder/outboard movement in either direction.
rA Reset All (setting description on page 44)
1. Press ENTER (rA flashes).
2. Press “+” & “-“ keys simultaneously.
3. After a few seconds, ECU will turn itself off. To turn back on, press i3705’s AUTO button.
Table 2
Finishing Up
Follow the instructions under “Saving and Checking Setup” (page 44)
to perform a final check of your i3000 system installation and setup.
Following satisfactory completion of this section, your i3000 Autopilot
system will be ready for use.
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Operation
Getting to Know the i3000 Control Heads
The i3705 Standard Control
Head.
Figure 12
Operation
The i3715 Deluxe Control Head.
The Control Head is where the helmsman controls all of the functions
Figure 13 of the Autopilot. The LCD constantly displays steering related data;
Autopilot system status, Heading or Course, Rudder Position, and
Course Control Mode. It also has an information display area across
The i3730 Deluxe Control Head. the top of the LCD. You can choose which information available is
shown here, giving you quick access to relevant information. You
can also quickly access and change Sea State and Configuration
settings.
Operation has been kept very simple with just a few function buttons
and a Course Change Knob (Deluxe Control Head models).
Changing course is achieved with the simple turn of the Course
Figure 14 Change Knob or the press of an arrow key. The arrow keys can be
used either for changing course or dodging. Course changes can be
in either 1º per press or 10º per press increments. Dodging is an
The i3740 Deluxe Control Head. easy means of momentarily changing course to avoid an obstruction,
release the key and the Steering system returns you back to your
original heading but not to your original track. The only operating
difference between the three Deluxe Control Heads is that the i3715
Handheld unit does not have a dedicated “off” function key. The
i3740 has an audible buzzer that accompanies alarms and confirms
key presses.
Figure 15

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Control Head Button Functions

AUTO – Automatic/On/Off button. Turns the i3000 on if it is off.
Press once to turn on. To turn off and save any changed settings,
press and hold until safety countdown ends (three seconds) and
or display goes blank. When the system is already powered up, each
press toggles status between Standby (Manual Control) and Auto
(Automatic Control).
INFO – Information button (Deluxe Control Heads only). Gives

access to lighting and selected Sea State adjustments and NMEA
information. Press and hold for three seconds to access and
customize the full list of information that may be viewed. Press and
hold the INFO and MODE keys together for three seconds to access
the Dockside and Sea Trial menus.
MODE – Mode button (Deluxe Control Heads only). Selects the

Course Control Mode: Compass or Navigator. Press and hold for
Operation
three seconds to display the Sea State and Configuration Menu.

Press and hold the INFO and MODE keys together for three seconds
to access the Dockside and Sea Trial menus.
“<” & “>” – Left and Right Arrow buttons. Dodges or changes
course when on Auto, depending on function selected. Jog Steers /
moves the rudder while on Standby. These buttons also change the
values of the selected setting when in a menu.
Course Change Knob – (Deluxe Control Heads only) Changes

course when on Auto. Changes the values of the selected setting in
some menus.
OFF – Off button (fitted on the i3730 and i3740 Control Heads only).
Saves settings and turns off the system (AUTO still turns the system
off as well).
Starting Up the i3000

Your i3000 system is off when the LCD display of your Deluxe
Control Head is completely blank or the LED over your i3705 Control
Head is not on. As soon as the AUTO key is pressed, the i3000 will
power up.
“ TELEFLEX ” is displayed on the Information Display line of Deluxe

Control Heads, if installed. This is followed by the text “I3000” and
the Software Version number, i.e. “15”. Deluxe Control Heads will
then identify themselves by displaying “PILOT 715”, “PILOT 730”, or
“PILOT 740” on their respective displays. The i3000 then carries out a
self test routine and displays “TESTING” while the tests are performed.
After successful testing, the vessel's heading is displayed and the
system goes to Standby status.
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On i3705 Control Heads, the LED above the AUTO button will flash
quickly for a few seconds during the initialization and self test routine
then flash steadily to indicate the system’s status (for more
information on the i3705’s LED and system status, see “Autopilot
Status” on page 54).
Working with the i3000
Screen Lighting (Deluxe Control Heads Only)

The backlight intensity for the i3000 display can be easily adjusted
by pressing the INFO key repeatedly until “LIGHT HI” or “LIGHT LO” is
displayed. Press the “<” or “>” key to change the Lighting setting
between high and low. The Information Display will revert back to
Live Heading if a key is not pressed within seven seconds.
Operation
Information Display (Deluxe Control Heads
Only)
Pressing the INFO key steps through a list of information items
displayed on the Information Display line of the LCD. Items may be
added or removed from the list, customizing it to suit your needs and
preferences. Alarms and other system messages are also displayed
on the Information Display line and may be accompanied by the
Alarm Symbol on the LCD screen (see “Alarms, Messages, and
System Failures” on page 61 for more information).
When displaying adjustable information items, such as Lighting, the

“<” and “>” keys will change the value of the setting. If no
adjustment is made for seven seconds, the Information Display will
automatically revert to the Live Heading display, returning the “<”
and “>” keys to their previous function. Non-adjustable items do not
time-out after seven seconds and do not change the function of the
“<” and “>” keys.
The default information items that will display without additional

NMEA inputs are: Live Heading, Lighting, Rudder, and Battery
Voltage. Note that Rudder is the same setting as that found under
the Sea State and Configuration Menu. As an alternative to having
to go into the Sea State and Configuration Menu, the Information
Display can quickly list the Sea State settings that may most often
need fine adjustment (Rudder, Response, and Counter Rudder) and
allow you to make changes to these settings to fine tune Autopilot
control on the fly (see “Sea State Adjustments” on page 59 for more
information).
Customizing the Information Display List

To change which items are displayed in the Information Display list,
press and hold the I N F O key for three seconds to enter the
Information Menu.

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The INFO key now steps through all the items available for the
Information Display, except Live Heading and Lighting which cannot
be turned off. An asterix (* ) on the LCD display by an information
item indicates that it will appear in the Information Display list. Stop
at the item you wish to change. Use the “<” or “>” key to turn the
item on or off or to change the units of the Depth and Temperature
displays. The values last displayed are the values that the Autopilot
will use.
Press and hold the I N F O key for three seconds to exit the
Information Menu. Press and hold the AUTO key until the unit
powers down or simply tap the OFF key to save any changed
settings.
The full list of available information items that can be displayed and
their default (recommended) values [ ] are:
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• Standard Information Items

o Live Heading - HEAD [ON]
o Lighting - LIGHT [ON]
o Rudder - RUDDER [ON]
o Response - RESP [off]
o Counter Rudder - CR [off]
o Battery Voltage - VOLT [ON]
o Digital Rudder Angle (Fine) - RUD [off]
• Information Items Available with Suitable NMEA Message*

o Waypoint Name - WPT [ON]
o Cross Track Error - XTE [ON]
o Bearing (To Waypoint) - BWP [ON]
o Distance - DIST [ON]
o Speed - SPD [ON]
o Depth - DPTH [ON]
o Wind Angle - WIND [ON]
o Wind Speed - WSPD [ON]
o Speed Over Ground - SOG [ON]
o Course Over Ground - COG [ON]
o Water Temperature - TEMP [ON]
*Despite being turned on, information items requiring an

NMEA message will only be displayed if the correct
message is available on the boat’s network.
Settings Memory
Any changes you make to user settings, such as screen lighting,
Dockside settings, etc., are saved in the unit’s memory at shutdown
and automatically restored when the i3000 is powered back on.
Therefore, it is important to remember to turn your i3000 system off
and back on again using the AUTO and/or OFF keys after you have
made any setting changes.
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Rudder Position Indicator (Deluxe Control

Heads Only)
The Control Head’s LCD displays a bar graph of the rudder position,
Rudder Position Indicator. up to 30º. The graph is graduated every 5º and notated in 10º
increments from midships. In Auto mode, when the Autopilot is
controlling rudder movement, two black arrows on either side of the
graph are used to indicate Steering Pump activity or inactivity. Both
arrows are displayed when the Steering Pump is inactive. A single
arrow indicates that the rudder is being driven in that direction by the
Figure 16 Steering Pump (Fig. 16). If the rudder reaches either of the
Autopilot’s established Rudder Limits (page 42) the graph’s
segments will flash.
There is also an Information Display item called “Digital Rudder

Angle (Fine)” that can display rudder angle in a numerical format
similar to that on an LCD watch. A “( ” or “> ” symbol indicates the
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direction of the rudder angle, i.e. “RUD (05” would mean the rudder is
5 degrees to Port. “RUD (00>” indicates the rudder is at midships. See
“Customizing the Information Display List” (page 52) for information
on how to add this item to the Information Display list.
Autopilot Status
When powered, the Autopilot will always be on either Standby
(Manual Control) or Auto (Automatic Control).
On Standby, the Autopilot is on but not engaged. This means the

Autopilot will not make any adjustments to the rudder to maintain a
steady course. While on Standby, the large numbers in the center of
Deluxe Control Head LCDs will indicate Live Heading. The Heading
will change as you steer manually, just like a conventional compass.
On Auto, the Autopilot is engaged and controls your boat’s steering

Autopilot Status Icons on to maintain a specified course according to the Course Control Mode
Deluxe Control Heads – chosen. While on Auto, the large numbers in the center of Deluxe
Standby (a) and Auto (b). Control Head LCDs will indicate the specified course.
To determine i3000 Autopilot system status, users with Deluxe

a Control Heads can simply check which Autopilot status symbol
appears on the Control Head’s LCD screen (Fig. 17). i3705 Control
b Head users must check the flash pattern of the LED located just
above the AUTO key (Fig. 18).
Figure 17
i3705 Control Head LED Flash

Patterns Denoting Autopilot
Status.
Figure 18

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Autopilot Engagement & Course Control Mode

The Autopilot is engaged or disengaged via the AUTO key. Pressing
the AUTO key will toggle the Autopilot from Standby to Auto, or Auto
to Standby if already engaged.
Once engaged, the course that the Autopilot will steer to is

determined by the the Course Control Mode you have chosen.
There are two Course Control Modes—Compass and Navigator.
Under Compass Course Control, the Autopilot will use the compass
heading that was last displayed at the time of Auto engagement as
the course to steer to and will hold your boat on that heading until it
is disengaged or the Course Change function is used. Under NAV
Course Control, the Autopilot will use the data provided by a
networked NMEA or TE navigator or chartplotter to steer your boat
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directly to a waypoint or along a multi-leg route selected on the

navigator. Once engaged, NAV Course Control will continue to hold
your boat on a straight Course Over Ground (COG) to the current
waypoint until it is disengaged or the Course Change function is
used.
i3705 Control Heads will automatically switch to NAV Course Control

if there is navigator data present on the network and default back to
Compass Course Control if the navigator data is absent. You can
confirm that an i3705 is receiving navigator data by checking the
Standby flash pattern of its LED (Fig. 18). The selected Course
Control Mode is indicated on the right side of the LCD on Deluxe
Control Head models and is changed by tapping the MODE key. For
more information on these Course Control Modes, see “Compass
Course Control” (page 56) and “NAV (Navigator) Course Control”
(page 56).
Auto Arrow Key Functions

While on Auto, the “<” and “>” keys can be used to either “dodge”
obstacles in your boat’s path, automatically returning you to the
previous course but on a different track, or they can immediately
bring the vessel onto a new course. These functions only operate
while on Auto but NOT when an adjustable setting has been
selected. The default function is to Dodge. However, you can
change the function to your preference.
While on Auto, each time the “ < ” and “>” keys are pressed
simultaneously, the i3000 will cycle through the Auto arrow key
functions. The Auto flash pattern of the LED on i3705 Control Heads
will indicate which Auto arrow key function has been selected (see
“Autopilot Status” on page 54). Deluxe Control Heads display the
functions on the Information Display line of the LCD.
Deluxe Control Head owners have additional options. The Deluxe

Control Head Auto arrow key functions are:
• DODGE MD - Dodge function (default).
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• COURSE 1 - Course Change function (1º per key press).

When this is selected, a small ‘1’ will blink on the display.
• COURSE10 - Course Change function (10º per key press).

When this is selected, a small ‘10’ will blink on the display.
Compass Course Control

Under Compass Course Control, the Autopilot will use the compass
heading that was last displayed at the time of Auto engagement as
the course to steer to and will hold your boat on that heading until it
is disengaged or the Course Change function is used.
NOTICE If Compass Course Control is active, simply press the AUTO key to
engage the Autopilot and put it on Auto (Automatic Control). On
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In an emergency, you can press Deluxe Control Head models, if “NAV” is displayed then press the
the OFF key, or press and hold MODE key repeatedly until the word “COMPASS” flashes. Then
the AUTO key, to turn the press the AUTO key to engage Auto under Compass Course
Autopilot off and regain manual Control, otherwise the Autopilot will return to the previous Course
control. Control Mode. If using an i3705 Control Head and navigator data is
present (see Fig. 18 to determine status), deselect any active routes
or waypoints on networked navigators or turn the navigator off to
ensure that the i3705 engages in Compass Course Control Mode.
To make small changes to your course while on Auto, turn the

Course Change Knob, or the “<” and “>” keys if their Auto arrow
key function has been set to Course Change (see “Auto Arrow Key
Functions”, page 55). The Autopilot will turn the vessel onto the new
heading. To make large course changes, press the AUTO key to
return the Autopilot to Standby, steer the vessel manually to the new
course, then press the AUTO key again to engage the Autopilot and
continue on your new heading.
NAV (Navigator) Course Control

The i3000 Autopilot can be interfaced to a navigation device such as
a GPS, Loran or chartplotter using the TE Network or Industry
Standard NMEA 0183 or 2000 formats (see “Connecting Optional
Devices” on page 27 for more information on how to connect and
network navigator devices). The minimum NMEA messages required
from your navigator in order to use NAV Course Control are: Cross
Track Error (XTE), Bearing to Waypoint, and Waypoint Identifier.
Once a waypoint has been selected as a target and the navigation

device is providing the Autopilot with navigation data to the target,
the Autopilot may be engaged under NAV Course Control. Under
NAV Course Control, the Autopilot will use the data provided by the
device to steer your boat directly to the waypoint or along the multi-
leg route selected. Once engaged, NAV Course Control will hold
your boat on a straight Course Over Ground (COG) to the waypoint
or along the route until the Autopilot is disengaged or the Course
Change function is used.

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To use NAV Course Control, first program your navigator with a

waypoint or route, select it, and activate it. When creating a route on
a plotter, please bear in mind that the Autopilot cannot turn abruptly
at the exact position of a waypoint. The turn towards the next
waypoint only begins at that waypoint. The radius of the turn is
influenced by many factors so be aware, and stay alert.
When the i3000 detects an active target waypoint or route, it will

switch to NAV Course Control Mode automatically, and read the
magnetic bearing to the target from the navigator and set this as the
new course. “NAV” will flash on the LCD to remind you that the
Autopilot is under NAV Course Control, not Compass Course
Control.
Manually steer your boat onto the new course initially to minimize
Cross Track Error and to ensure that Auto can be engaged safely.
Ensure NAV is still flashing when ready to engage Auto. If not, press
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the MODE key until it flashes. If you still have problems, check your
navigator and network connection.
With NAV flashing, press the AUTO key to engage Auto under NAV
NOTICE Course Control. “NAV” will stop flashing and the Autopilot will turn
In an emergency, you can press your boat onto the new course, fine tuning it as it goes. The
the OFF key, or press and hold Autopilot will then hold this course until it is disengaged or the
the AUTO key, to turn the Course Change function is used. While under NAV Course Control,
Autopilot off and regain manual both the Auto arrow key functions and Course Change Knob still
control. operate.
The Autopilot constantly monitors the Cross Track Error signal from
the navigator and maintains a direct Course Over Ground to the
target. Note that the vessel may establish a “crab” angle to
compensate for wind and tide as it steers to the selected waypoint.
Establishing a Crab Angle

Under NAV Course Control.
Figure 19
If a new waypoint is selected by the navigator because it is the next

waypoint sequenced in a route, the Autopilot will automatically
accept the new course if Waypoint Sequence was set to “AUTO WPT”
in the Dockside settings (page 35). The Autopilot will then turn onto
the new course. The Autopilot will also automatically accept a new
waypoint if it is selected manually on the navigator while en route.
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If navigation data is lost for any reason, the Information Display line
will show an explanatory message and the Autopilot will
automatically switch to Compass Course Control Mode, taking the
last known heading as the new course. This will also be the case if
Waypoint Sequence was set to “MAN WPT” in the Dockside settings
(page 35) and you do not accept the course change to the next
waypoint by pressing the AUTO key within 10 seconds of notification
at the preceeding waypoint.
Certain conditions may inhibit engagement or continued use of NAV

Course Control, such as the i3000 not receiving navigator data (“NO
NAV ”), not receiving Cross Track Error information (“NO XTE”), or
receiving error messages from the navigator (“NAVG ERR”). General
troubleshooting tips and error message explanations can be found in
the “Troubleshooting” section (page 61).
Operation
Jog Steer
Jog Steering allows you to steer or test Autopilot rudder control using
the “<” and “>” keys on the Control Head. The Jog Steer function
can only be used while the Autopilot is on Standby. It will not operate
in Auto mode or when settings are being altered.
To use the Jog Steer function, first ensure your Autopilot is on

Standby. Then press either the “<” or “>” key and the Autopilot will
move the rudder in that direction. The rudder stops moving as soon
as the key is released, and it is not returned to the midships position
thereafter. The message “(---JOG” or “JOG---)” is displayed on the
LCD of Deluxe Control Head models to confirm the command.
Dodge
When the Autopilot is on Auto and the “Dodge” Auto arrow key
function has been selected (see “Auto Arrow Key Functions”, page
55), pressing and holding either the “<” or “>” key will move the
rudder in that direction. When the key is released, the Autopilot will
return your boat to its original course but on a different track. This
function is used to “Dodge” obstacles in the vessel’s path and return
you back to your original heading or course. If on Compass Course
Control, this may result in the boat retaking the same heading but on
a parallel track to the original. The message “(--D0DGE” or “D0DGE--)”
is displayed on the LCD of Deluxe Control Head models to confirm
the command.
For safety, Dodge Limits should be set to limit rudder movement and
prevent sudden, severe course changes from occuring when
initiating a dodge. See “Dodge Limits” (page 42) for instructions on
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Course Change
The Course Change function allows you to fine tune or adjust an
active course while on Auto. To change an active course, make sure
the Auto arrow key function has been set to Course Change (see
“Auto Arrow Key Functions”, page 55) then press the “<” or “>” keys
to change the course as desired. Alternatively, Deluxe Control Head
users may change course by rotating the Course Change Knob until
the large numbers on the LCD show the new desired course. The
Course Change Knob will change the active course by 1º for each
click of rotation. “<” or “>” keypresses on Deluxe Control Heads will
change the active course by either 1º or 10º, depending on which
Auto arrow key function was selected.
The Autopilot will immediately turn your boat onto the new course as
soon as the change is initiated. Be cautious. 10º on a fast boat is a
substantial turn. For large course changes it is usually safest to
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switch the Autopilot back to Standby, steer to the new course

manually, then switch back to Auto.
Sea State Adjustments

If sea conditions change or you notice that your boat is no longer
holding a steady course, you may need to change the Rudder and/or
possibly other Sea State settings. Here are some symptoms you
might observe along with the Sea State setting adjustments you
would need to make to correct them (descriptions for the Sea State
settings mentioned can be found in the “Sea State and Configuration
Menu” section, page 39):
• Boat builds up oscillations from side to side.

Reduce Rudder setting by one.
• Boat drifts off course to one side.

Increase Rudder setting by one.
• Boat moves off course a long way before being brought

back on course.
Reduce Response setting by one.
• Boat holds a course but helm is constantly making

small corrections.
Increase Response setting by one.
• Boat takes a long time to settle on its new course after a

turn has been initiated.
Reduce Counter Rudder setting by one.
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• Boat overshoots and overcorrects during course

changes.
Increase Counter Rudder setting by one.
NOTICE i3705 Control Head users must make Sea State setting adjustments
at the ECU while in Sea State mode (see “Configuration Settings”,
The i3000 does not fix old or page 47). Deluxe Control Head users may do so from the Sea State
loose steering systems. Nor and Configuration Menu (page 39) or from the Information Display.
does it steer your boat
better—just automatically. If As an alternative to having to go into the Sea State and
you have problems with your Configuration Menu, the Information Display on Deluxe Control
boat’s handling, so will the Heads can quickly list the Sea State settings that may most often
i3000. While helpful, the i3000 need fine adjustment (Rudder, Response, and Counter Rudder) and
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cannot overcome sea and boat allow you to make changes to these settings to fine tune Autopilot
conditions that would otherwise control on the fly. These Information Display items are the same
make your boat uncontrollable. settings as those found under the Sea State and Configuration
Menu. Although Response and Counter Rudder may also be set to
display, Rudder is the only Sea State setting that displays by default
due to reasons of simplicity, its large influence on Autopilot control,
and its common role in solving most simple Autopilot control
problems. It is highly recommended that you leave the display
defaults for these particlular information items alone so that the
chance of inadvertantly changing the other settings and throwing
your Autopilot’s fine tuning out of balance will be greatly reduced.
For more information on the Information Display, its use, and adding
or removing items from the Information Display list, see “Information
Display (Deluxe Control Heads Only)” on page 52.
The Sea State settings appear on the Information Display as follows

(followed by their associated values):
• Rudder - RUDDER
• Response - RESP
• Counter Rudder – CR
To make the required adjustment through the Information Display,

simply press the INFO key repeatedly until the desired setting is
displayed on the Information Display line of the LCD. Then use the
“<” and “>” keys to set the value as needed. The change will take
effect immediately. Turn the unit off temporarily if you wish to save
the changed setting.

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Technical Information
Specifications
Power
Voltage Input 9 – 16 VDC
Circuit Breaker One 5-Amp and one 15-Amp per ECU
Temperature
Operating Range 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
Storage Range -4° to 158° F (-20° to 70° C)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting starts with a visual inspection. If a problem persists,
call Teleflex Morse Customer Support at 888-236-2952.
Visual Inspection
If a problem is experienced with the i3000 system, first visually
inspect the system for the most likely causes, which include the
following:
• Loose harness connectors
• Poorly crimped butt connections
• Bent connector pins
• Mechanical obstructions
• Harnesses perforated by excessively tightened wire ties
• Internal fuses in the ECU have blown
Alarms, Messages, and System Failures

Information
Technical
If an alarm is triggered, the alarm symbol will appear on the LCD of

Deluxe Control Head models and a message will appear on the
Information Display line. The ECU display will also show an alarm
code on its LED display. As a safety precaution, serious problems
and system failures will cause the Autopilot to automatically
disengage if on Auto at the time of the failure. Below is a list of
possible errors and associated troubleshooting tips to solve the
problem before calling your dealer or Teleflex Morse Customer
Support (888-236-2952).
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i3000 Errors and

Troubleshooting Tips.
ECU
Display Error Suggested Action
LOW BATTERY Check vessel’s charging system.
0E
Check navigator for power, data output
NAVIGATOR ALARM format, bad reception, cabling problems,
0A and faulty equipment.
Check that system setup & configuration
NOVRAM CHECKSUM ERROR
02 parameters are still valid.
COMPASS SIGNAL ERROR Resite compass.
07
COMPASS SIGNAL ERROR
08 Same as #07 above.
Check Control Head cabling and
CONTROL HEAD TIMEOUT
46 connections.
Check for and remove any sources of
STACK OVERFLOW electrical noise near the ECU then
82 recycle ECU power.
CONTROL HEAD ALARM
CONTROL HEAD ALARM
Check for and remove strong magnetic
fields close to the compass. Check that
COMPASS TIMEOUT
A5 Deutsch connector pins 2, 3, & 4 are
working correctly at 2.5V ±1.5V.
COMPASS TIMEOUT
A6 Same as #A5 above.
Check RFU for cabling & connection
RUDDER FEEDBACK ERROR problems, excessive travel on the
[6 feedback arm, and correct installation.
Check RFU for cabling & connection
problems, disconnection of the feedback
arm, and correct installation. Check
Information
RUDDER/STEERING PUMP ERROR
Technical
E0 Steering Pump for cabling & connection
problems and correct operation via
Rudder Test / Jog Steer function.
Check circuit breaker, fuses inside the
HEAVY DUTY SUPPLY FAILURE
0F ECU, cables, and connections.
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Maintenance
Your Teleflex Morse i3000 is designed to provide you with years of
trouble-free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow the
simple procedures below to ensure that your i3000 continues to
deliver top performance.
If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected
surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water.
Do not attempt to repair the i3000 yourself. There are no user

serviceable parts inside, and special tools and techniques are
required for reassembly to ensure the waterproof integrity of the
housings. Repairs should be performed only by authorized
Teleflex Morse technicians.
Many requests for repair received by Teleflex Morse involve units

that do not actually need repair. These units are returned “no
problem found.” If you have a problem with your i3000, follow the
instructions under “Troubleshooting” on page 61 before calling
Customer Support or sending your unit in for repair. The i3000
contains several tools which can aid in determining if there is a
problem and how to isolate and repair the problem in many cases.
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Customer Service & Support

If you have any questions, call our Teleflex Customer Support
Hotline:
1-888-236-2952
Toll free throughout the U.S. and Canada; hours are Monday- Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Or e-mail [email protected]
If reading and following the suggestions under “Troubleshooting” on

page 61 has not resolved any problems you may be experiencing
with the product and you feel the product needs factory service,
please follow the instructions under “TE Product Return Procedure”
on page 65.
3-Year Limited Warranty

We warrant to the original retail purchaser that Teleflex Morse
products have been manufactured free from defects in materials and
workmanship. This warranty is effective for three years from the
product manufacturer date, except where Teleflex Morse products
are used commercially or in any rental or other income producing
activity; then this warranty is limited to ninety days from the date of
original purchase for mechanical and electrical products.
Teleflex Morse, Inc. products found to be defective and covered by

this warranty will be replaced or repaired at Teleflex Morse’s option,
and returned to the customer. Items must be returned within the
warranty period to the dealer from whom such products were
purchased, or directly to Teleflex Morse.
Teleflex Morse’s sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to

the repair or replacement of product that is, in Teleflex Morse’s
opinion, defective. Teleflex Morse is not responsible for charges
connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of
replacement or repaired parts.
Teleflex Morse will have no obligations under this warranty for any
product that:
• was not properly installed;
• was used in an installation other than as recommended in
our installation or operation instructions or specifications;
• failed or was damaged due to an accident or abnormal
operation including racing, misuse or alterations outside our
factory;

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• was repaired or modified by entities other than Teleflex

Morse;
• was used on an engine/boat combination where the engine
horsepower exceeds the rating established by the boat
manufacturer;
• was used with other product(s) which, in Teleflex Morse’s
opinion, are incompatible with the Teleflex Morse product.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER

WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART
OF TELEFLEX MORSE AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER’S
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THREE YEARS FROM
MANUFACTURER’S DATE CODE ON PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT
WILL TELEFLEX MORSE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS. Some
states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
Teleflex Morse products returned under this warranty must be

tagged with the customer’s name, street address, and phone
number to ensure proper handling, and returned freight prepaid
to the selling dealer or to the appropriate Teleflex Morse
manufacturing facility. This User Manual contains the facility
addresses.
TE Product Return Procedure

1. In order to return a TE product, please contact a Customer
Service Representative at 1-888-236-2952 or e-mail at
[email protected]. Upon approval, a Return Goods
Authorization (RGA) number will be assigned from the Customer
Service Department. The RGA number is Teleflex’s internal
tracking document, which is necessary in order to process a
return.
2. The actual product list of items to be returned must be submitted

by telephone or e-mail at [email protected]. This list
must include the Teleflex Morse part number, quantity being
returned, product cost and reason for return. Also please include
the customer debit/reference number if necessary.
NOTE: To ensure prompt attention and response, please
provide an accurate phone number; fax number, and the
name of a contact person.
3. All returned parts must be individually tagged with an assigned

Teleflex Morse RGA number. All boxes and paperwork must
also reference the assigned RGA number. Teleflex Morse will
provide a return kit which will include:
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a. A letter expressing our apology for any inconvenience the

products in question may have caused.
b. Return instructions
c. RGA Form
d. RGA Tags for the return products
e. Shipping Label (UPS Ground), expenses for overnight
returns are the responsibility of the customer
4. If the customer tracking process requires a claim/reference

number per part, the customer must individually tag ALL parts
with your claim/reference number.
5. A packing list must be included with the returned parts. This

packing list must reference our Teleflex Morse part number,
quantity being returned and Teleflex Morse RGA number. Only
parts originally approved for return should be included. An RGA
number cannot be used for multiple shipments. Each shipment
requires a separate RGA number.
6. Products should be sent to:
Teleflex Morse Electrical

ATTN: TE Warranty Department
6980 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, Florida 34240
7. The Limited Warranty does not cover shipping costs to the

Teleflex Morse Sarasota facility, any costs for labor or otherwise
related to product removal or replacement, or any other costs of
any nature without prior consent by Teleflex Morse Sarasota.
Parts, products and accessories made by others are warranted
only to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty to
Teleflex Morse.
8. Teleflex Morse reserves the right to examine all returned

merchandise. Teleflex Morse tests 100% of the returned
products at its facility.
9. All returns must be received within 30 days from authorization.

Any product sent C.O.D. or without an RGA number will be
refused. Products eligible for credit will be processed within 30
days.
10. The toll free number (1-888-236-2952) is available for questions

regarding customer returns. The customer may also e-mail
Teleflex Morse at [email protected].
11. A 15% restocking fee is required for all returns unless waived by
authorized Teleflex Morse personnel.

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Glossary
AWG American Wire Gauge. A system for specifying the diameter of

electrical conductors where the numbers increase as the wire
diameters decrease.
Bearing (BRG) Direction expressed in degrees relative to North, calculated clockwise

using a map or compass.
CANbus Control Area Network bus. An open-architecture, digital backbone

used to interconnect monitoring and control devices.
Control Head i3000 component with levers to control the autopilot settings of
course.
Course Direction of travel.
Course Over Ground Direction you are traveling measured in degrees from North.
(COG)
Cross Track Error (XTE) Distance between your present position and the trackline.
Electronic Control Unit i3000 component that coordinates the signals from the Control
(ECU) Heads, compass, and TE Network to direct the operation of the
Steering Pump and control the boat’s course.
GPS Global Positioning System. A method of determining longitude and

latitude position using a system of satellites.
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association.
NMEA 0183 A standard defined by the National Marine Electronics Association

commonly used by most marine electronics manufacturers for data
communication between marine electronic devices.
NMEA 2000 The new NMEA standard for connection protocols.
Outboard A boat with an engine mounted outside the stern.
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Outboard A boat with an engine mounted outside the stern.
Route A sequence of waypoints forming a multi-leg path to a final

destination.
Rudder Feedback Unit i3000 component that senses the rudder position in a hyraulic
(RFU) steering system.
SPDT Single Pole Double Throw. A switch or relay with one set of contacts
and a lever or energizing solenoid that can be in either of two
positions.
Steering Pump i3000 component that performs the physical movement of the
rudder/outboard of a hyraulic steering system.
Stern-Drive Power train configuration with engine inboard and drive outboard.
TE Teleflex Electronics.
TE Network Teleflex’s CANbus protocol operating on NMEA 2000, providing a

continuous stream of data to all devices plugged into the onboard
network.
Track (TRK) Angle of line connecting starting and ending waypoints. Measured
from north (000°).
Waypoint A position or location stored in memory for navigation allowing return

to the same position.

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Index
B J
Backlight setting .........................................................................52, 53 Jog Steer..................................................................25, 49, 51, 58, 62
Bearing (BRG) ..................................................................... 53, 56, 67
Button Functions.........................................................................45, 51
N
C Navigator............................................................35, 55, 56, 57, 58, 62
Navigator Course Control............................................. 55, 56, 57, 58
Calibration...................................................................................11, 46 NMEA.................................13, 27, 35, 40, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 67, 68
Compass...10, 12, 18, 19, 26, 35, 37, 38, 48, 51, 55, 56, 57, 58, 70
Compass Course Control .......................................35, 55, 56, 57, 58
Control Head.....................................................................................50
O
button functions...........................................................................51 Operation Mode..........................................................................46, 50
Course...............................................................................................67 Oversteering ..................................................................................... 40
over ground (COG) ............................................53, 55, 56, 57, 67
Cross track error (XTE)...........................................53, 56, 57, 58, 67
P
D Power ........10, 13, 18, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 36, 41, 46, 47, 51, 62
voltage ......................................................................................... 13
Distance ............................................................................................67
Dockside settings7, 20, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 46,
47, 48, 51, 53, 57, 58 R
Dodge.......................................................................42, 43, 49, 55, 58 Reset system..............................................................................44, 49
Routes...................................................10, 12, 25, 35, 55, 56, 57, 68
E Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU)20, 21, 22, 27, 32, 33, 36, 43, 48,
62, 68, 70
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 40, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 60,
61, 62, 67, 70 S
button functions.....................................................................45, 47 Sea State settings 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 59, 60
operation mode .....................................................................46, 50 Sea Trial settings...........7, 18, 31, 32, 35, 37, 38, 39, 46, 47, 48, 51
test mode ............................................................25, 46, 48, 49, 62 Speed..........................................................................................40, 53
Status Indicators......................................................50, 51, 52, 54, 56
G Steering Pump10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34,
35, 36, 37, 54, 62, 67, 68, 70
GPS ............................................................. 10, 37, 38, 40, 48, 56, 67
T
H
TE Network...........................................................................12, 27, 28
Heading............................................................. 34, 44, 50, 52, 53, 54 Track (TRK) .............................................................50, 55, 58, 67, 68
I U
i3705..........12, 13, 14, 26, 31, 45, 47, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 60, 71 Understeering................................................................................... 40
Ignition................................................................................................. 1
Information
status............................................................................... 52, 54, 55 W
voltage............................................................................. 52, 53, 61 Waypoints ..........................................................35, 55, 56, 57, 58, 68
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i3000 Installation & Service Log

Parts Information
Control Head #1 Type:_____________________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________________________
Control Head #2 Type:_____________________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________________________
i3580 Flux Gate Compass Serial Number:____________________________________________________
I3300 ECU:______________________________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________________________
Software Version:_____________________
Hydraulic Steering Pump Type:______________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________________________
Rudder Feedback Unit (RFU) Type:___________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________________________
Installation & Service History

Date Notes
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An electronic solution that puts

Maximum performance, and compliance with the EMC Directive, can

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The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of

© Teleflex Morse Incorporated 2003

Thank you for choosing Teleflex Morse, a #1 name in marine

We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to get full

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Quick Start Installation & Setup Guide

Compass position is critical to operation!

Customer Support: 888-236-2952 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada) / [email protected]

Dockside and Sea Trial Settings

Quick Start Operations Guide

Customer Support: 888-236-2952 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada) / [email protected]

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The i3000 Autopilot System

Topside, the Autopilot is controlled by the i3000’s Control Heads.

Customer Support: 888-236-2952 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada) / [email protected]

Before You Begin

Electrical connectors and Steering Pump hydraulic line connectors

What You’ll Need

Additional Tools and Items You’ll Need

When planning/measuring the route of wire harnesses, measure

Customer Support: 888-236-2952 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada) / [email protected]

Below is a list of the part numbers and the measurements and

information to gather for each, if applicable, prior to ordering. The

• Wire Harness Lengths

• Hydraulic Installation Aid Kits

• TE Network Cables and Connectors

Installing Control Heads

Determining Proper Mounting Location

The Control Heads come in a few different configurations. This limits

The Control Heads must be placed where they can be reached

Mounting the Control Head

i3705 Control Heads

2. Remove the clamp ring from the back of the i3705.

3. Pass the i3705 end of the i3705 Control Head-to-ECU Wire

4. Insert the i3705 into the cutout.

5. Secure the Control Head to the mounting surface by

6. Repeat steps 1-6 to install a second Control Head of the

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i3715 Control Heads

1. Saw out the primary cutout at the selected Bulkhead Socket

4. Secure the Bulkhead Socket Plate to the bulkhead using the

5. Secure the i3715 end of the Deluxe Control Head-to-ECU

6. Place the i3715 Holster in its proposed mounting location

7. Drill a 3/16” (4.3 mm) hole at each mounting hole location

9. Connect the i3715 into the socket connector in the Bulkhead

10. Stow the i3715 in the i3715 Holster.

11. Repeat steps 1-10 to install a second Control Head of the

Mounting the i3715 Control

i3730 Control Heads

3. Cut out the circular section marked in the center of the

5. Pass the Control Head end of the Deluxe Control Head-to-

7. Repeat steps 1-6 to install a second i3730 Control Head.