Check Rudder Sensor Operation (If Fitted) - Raymarine autopilot + ST4000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

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6.2 Check rudder sensor operation (if fitted)

Note: This procedure is only required if you have fitted a rudder
position sensor to a wheel pilot system.
If you have fitted a rudder position sensor to a wheel pilot, before
commencing the initial sea trial you must make sure that it senses
rudder movement in the correct way and is aligned with the rudder:
1. Press the -10 or +10 key to move the helm to check that the rudder
2. When you have done this, use the -1 , +1 , -10 and +10 keys to
3. Check the rudder bar display – the rudder angle should be within
4. When the offset is less than ±7°, use the rudder alignment
Note: You cannot use the rudder alignment ( ALIGN RUD ) setting to
correct an offset of more than ±7°.
5. Calibrate the rudder limits using the rudder limit ( RUD LIMIT )
ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner's Handbook
bar display moves in the same direction as the sensor arm:
• if the display moves in the opposite direction, swap the red
and green cables at the control unit (see page 84)
move the helm to its center position.
±7° of center.
If necessary, bring the rudder angle to within ±7° of the center by
• loosening the mounting bolts on the rudder position sensor
• rotating the base of the sensor until the reported rudder angle
is as close to zero as possible
• re-tightening the bolts
( ALIGN RUD ) setting in Dealer setup (see page 108) to accurately
align the display and helm.
setting in Dealer setup:
• manually set the rudder to each end stop (port and starboard):
for each direction, use the rudder bar on the display to
determine the end-stop angle
access the rudder limit screen ( RUD LIMIT )
•
• set the autopilot rudder limit so that it is 5° less than the
smallest (port or starboard) mechanical end stop angle