Raymarine SportPilot User Manual page 35

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Connecting the sensor to a steering arm
steering
Typical installation – sensor connected to horizontal steering arm
Before you attempt to fit the sensor to a steering arm, please consider
the following points:
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CAUTION:
Before you start installing the rotary rudder position sensor,
make sure that you have a spare cotter/split pin available in case
the original is lost or cannot be used again.
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steering pin
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If the distance between the transom and the steering arm
attachment point is greater than 65 mm (2.5 in, it may be
necessary to mount the sensor on a fabricated base (e.g. a metal
bracket or block of wood). This ensures that the connecting rod is
at 90° to the center-line of the sensor and steering arms.
It may be necessary to relocate other equipment installed on the
transom.
Although the illustration shows the sensor arm pointing upwards,
if necessary the sensor can be installed so that the arm is pointing
towards the bottom of the boat.
Whichever way you install the transducer, the cable should
always exit the sensor base directly opposite the sensor arm.
position sensor
Steering arm
Engine
Rotary rudder
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