Checking Alignment; Connecting To The Course Computer - Raymarine 150/400 Installation Manual

Step 5: Install the Rudder Position Sensor
3. Drill pilot holes using a 3 mm (
4. Attach the tiller pin to the tiller arm using the two self-tapping
Attaching the connector rod
1. Use a hacksaw to cut the threaded connector rod to length.
2. Screw the lock nuts onto the rod and then the ball-pin sockets.
3. Press the sockets onto the pins on the sensor arm and tiller pin.
Note: To give the precise rudder position, the rudder sensor has a
built-in spring to remove any free play in the linkage to the tiller.

Checking alignment

Move the rudder from hardover to hardover and check that at all
rudder angles:
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Connecting to the course computer

1. The rudder sensor is supplied with 10 m (32 ft) of cable. Route the
2. Connect to the RUDDER terminals on the course computer.
Note: If you have mounted the rudder sensor upside down, you will
need to swap the red and green connections at the course computer.
Rudder position sensor - connecting to course computer
screws supplied (No 8 x
nuts and lock washers.
all moving parts of the sensor remain free from any obstructions
the sensor and connecting rod remain accurately aligned
the ball joints do not bind
cable to the course computer, taking into account the EMC
installation guidelines (see page 7).
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/ in) drill bit.
8
3
/ inch, countersunk) or suitable bolts,
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Red Blue
Screen Green
Rudder position sensor cable
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Course
computer
terminals
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