Control Dimensions; Installing The Rudder Reference Transducer - Raymarine ST5000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

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• The base height must maintain the correct vertical alignment of the
• If it is more convenient, the transducer may be mounted upside
• The transducer has a built in spring to remove any free play in the
• Transducer arm movement is limited to + /– 60°.
• Care must be taken during installation to ensure the transducer arm

Control dimensions

• The dimensions must be within the specified limits.
• The tiller and transducer arms must be parallel to each other.
• With the rudder amidships, the transducer arm should be opposite
• Minor adjustments can be made by slackening off the retaining

Installing the rudder reference transducer

1. The tiller pin must be within the limits shown.
transducer arm and tiller arm.
down (logo downwards).
linkage to the tiller. This gives very precise rudder position.
is opposite the cable entry when the rudder is amidships. Failure to
position the arm correctly could result in damage if the arm is driven
onto its end stops by the steering system.
the cable entry and at 90° to the connecting bar.
screws and rotating the transducer body.
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