Kobelt 7180 Series Owner's Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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7180 Rudder Angle Indicator
Owner's Operation, Installation &
Maintenance Manual
February 2019
Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

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  • Page 1 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Owner’s Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual February 2019 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
  • Page 2 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Rev B MNL_7180 2 of 24...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ......................4 Contact ........................4 Safety ........................4 Product Description ....................6 Technical Data ......................7 Operation ........................ 8 Installation ......................9 Mechanical ......................9 Electrical ........................ 10 Commissioning ......................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Kobelt reserves the right, without notice, to change the design, or construction, of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Kobelt also reserves the right to change, or update, without notice, any technical information contained within this document.
  • Page 5 • Do not carry out any modifications to the product. • Only use authentic Kobelt spare parts. • Observe all local regulations, directives and laws during the installation of this product. • All installation, commissioning, and maintenance work must only be conducted by qualified personnel.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    RODUCT ESCRIPTION The 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator is a smaller version of the popular Kobelt 7175 Rudder Angle Indicator. The 7180 is available in Master and Slave configurations in both 12 VDC and 24 VDC offerings. Both the Master and Slave contain a backlight to illuminate the indicator during dark operating hours.
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ECHNICAL Table 1: 7180 Technical Data MODEL 7180 SERIES KOBELT PART # 7180-M 7180-M-24 7180-S 7180-S-24 NOMINAL VOLTAGE 12 VDC 24 VDC 12 VDC 24 VDC MAXIMUM CURRENT, METER 20 mA 40 mA RECOMMENDED DRIVING 1kΩ...
  • Page 8: Operation

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. PERATION The 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator system requires no direct user input to function. The system is passive and responds to signals from a Rudder Feedback Unit or alternative signal sources such as control levers. The signal commands the needle position on the Indicator. This position can be calibrated to correspond to physical rudder position or the position of an alternative signal source.
  • Page 9: Installation

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NSTALLATION ECHANICAL All meter variants contain the same physical properties and dimensions. The gauge meters are to be installed using a 2.1” round hole in the desired panel or dash location on the vessel (refer to Appendix B: Installation Cut-Out Template, for a mounting template).
  • Page 10: Electrical

    Control signals shown in the following figures are provided by standard control levers. Please review the Kobelt website for all options available. Electrical installation of the 7180 should proceed as follows: Disconnect Power: Turn off power at distribution panel before beginning installation to protect installer from electrical hazards.
  • Page 11 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 4.2.1 Electrical Interfaces The backside of the Master and Slave units contain the electrical connections for wiring of the system. The Master and Slave units contain different wiring terminals and identifiers. Refer to designators shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 12 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 4.2.2 Master Unit Configuration Figure 4: Master Unit Configuration Rev B MNL_7180 12 of 24...
  • Page 13 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 4.2.3 Master and Single Slave Unit Configuration Figure 5: Master and Single Slave Unit Configuration Rev B MNL_7180 13 of 24...
  • Page 14 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 4.2.4 Master and Multiple Slave Units Configuration Figure 6: Master and Multiple Slave Units Configuration Rev B MNL_7180 14 of 24...
  • Page 15: Commissioning

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. OMMISSIONING LECTRICAL HECK Ensure that the unit is properly installed and secured before powering on the 7180. • Confirm that all electrical connections to the 7180 have been made. • Confirm that a breaker has been installed correctly and is turned ON.
  • Page 16 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 7: Master Unit Calibration Trimpot Arrangement 5.2.1 Span Trimpot The span trimpot adjusts the range of the meter when slave units are added in series. Do not press down on the potentiometer as this can damage the circuitry.
  • Page 17: Functional Test

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Zero adjustment should be done by qualified personnel only. UNCTIONAL Before commencing normal operations with the installed unit(s). A functional test be conducted to ensure proper operation of the system as per the intended application and configuration.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    6001-3633 * Select the spare bulb based on the desired operating voltage. It is recommended that any required service work on a Kobelt unit be performed by a factory authorized service representative. Please contact the nearest Kobelt authorized distributor for assistance.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter problems with the operation of your product, please refer to the trouble- shooting suggestions before contacting Kobelt for assistance. If the steps below do not resolve your issue, please reach out either Kobelt directly or our Dealers in your area. Table 5: Common Solutions...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    If any part is found to be defective, Kobelt will replace said part FOB the Kobelt factory provided that any such defective part is returned by the Buyer with freight and applicable forwarding charges prepaid by the Buyer.
  • Page 21: Appendix A: Installation Dimensions

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. A: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION IMENSIONS Figure 8: Mechanical Dimensions of 7180 Rev B MNL_7180 21 of 24...
  • Page 22 7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Page Intentionally Left Blank Rev B MNL_7180 22 of 24...
  • Page 23: Appendix B: Installation Cut-Out Template

    7180 Rudder Angle Indicator Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 10 A B: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION EMPLATE Scale may not be exactly 1:1 due to PDF and printer scaling settings. Verify primary dimension with a ruler after printing and before using to cut.
  • Page 24 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 8238 129th Street Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 0A6 Sales Tel: +1-604-572-3935 Fax: +1-604-590-8313 Email: sales@kobelt.com Website: www.kobelt.com Made in Canada / Printed in Canada...

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