Troubleshooting Guide - Dometic SeaWays Installation And User Manual

FAULT
1. Nav data
communication
loss
2. Nav data unstable
3. GPS data invalid
4. Heading data
invalid
5. Significant XTE
change detected
6. Significant heading
change detected
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2.9 Troubleshooting guide

Optimus SeaWays will provide years of safe reliable performance with a
minimum of service if properly commissioned.
Most faults occur when the installation instructions are not followed and
usually show up immediately. Listed below are the most common faults
encountered and their likely cause and solution.
WARNING!
Whenever, in the following text, a solution calls for removal from vessel
and/or dismantling of steering system components, such work must ONLY
be carried out by a qualified marine mechanic. Dometic offers the following
as a guide only and is not responsible for any consequences resulting
from incorrect dismantling OR repairs.
CAUSE
GPS-Compass is not communicating.
License is incorrect.
GPS-Compass is not communicating.
No GPS-Compass position fix.
GPS-Compass is malfunctioning.
No GPS-Compass position fix.
GPS-Compass is malfunctioning.
Conditions are too strong.
Conditions are too strong.
SOLUTION
Confirm all connections are in place.
Confirm GPS is connected to correct
network.
Confirm license is correct. See section
2.7 for details.
Wait for GPS to acquire satellites. Move
away from tall buildings and bridges.
Mount GPS with good sky visibility
(Refer to page 2-3).
Wait for GPS to acquire satellites. Move
away from tall buildings and bridges.
Mount GPS with good sky visibility.
Contact Dometic technical support.
Wait for GPS to acquire satellites. Move
away from tall buildings and bridges.
Mount GPS with good sky visibility.
Contact Dometic technical support.
Some conditions may be too strong for
autopilot operation.
Some conditions may be too strong for
autopilot operation.
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