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7. INITIAL SETTINGS
Rudder test
For power steering vessels with an engine-driven power steering pump, the engines
must be running and slightly above idle before doing this test. Also, BEFORE doing
this test, check that [Rudder Deadband] in the [Sea Trial] menu is set to [Auto].
1. Select the option for [Rudder Test] from the [Dockside Setup] menu then push the
Course control knob.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select [Yes] then push the knob.
3. Push the Course control knob to start the rudder test.
The rudder test automatically detects the drive unit.
• Solenoid: The test automatically continues.
• Reversible: The drive selection menu appears. Select the drive unit. Then, the
test continues.
After the test is completed, one of the following messages appears.
• Rudder Test completed. Push any key to continue.
• Rudder speed is too slow (fast) to control the vessel. The vessel may not be
controlled properly.
Note 1: When one of the following messages appears, the rudder test could not
be completed successfully. Retry the test after resolving the problem.
• Rudder Test Failed.
• RUDDER ANGLE ERROR. Check drive circuit.
• RUDDER DRIVE ERROR. Check drive circuit.
Note 2: When the message "Deadband is too big to control the vessel. The vessel
may not be controlled properly. Please see inst manual for manual db setting.
Push any key to continue." appears, set the rudder deadband manually (see
section 7.9.2).
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Rudder Setup And Auto Test
Drive Unit: -
Rudder Deadband: -
Testing Rudder-PLS Wait.
Rudder Speed: -
Push any key to abort
Drive Unit Select Menu
Drive Unit:
Unknown
Solenoid
Reversible 24V
Reversible 12V
Safe-Helm 24V
Safe-Helm 12V
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