Raymarine SportPilot User Manual page 39

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Connecting the sensor to a tie-bar
Power steering
Before fitting the sensor to a tie-bar, consider these points:
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Mounting the sensor
1. Attach the sensor to the transom (or mounting base) at 90° to the
Note: Make sure the sensor steering pin is level with center of the
tie-bar. If there are existing holes in the tie-bar, position the
transducer within 75-310 mm (3.0-12.2 in) so you can use the
threaded steering pin
2. Position the steering amidships.
3. Measure 75 mm (3 in) to 310 mm (12.2 in) along the tie-bar from
4. Mark the tie-bar at this point.
SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner's Handbook
Steering
arm (1)
Not all installations will allow you to mount the rudder position
sensor between the drive apertures. In this case, mount the sensor
to a steering arm.
You may need to mount the sensor on a fabricated base (as shown
on the illustration) if the distance between the transom and the
center of the tie bar is greater than 65 mm (2.5 in).
tie-bar (as shown below).
the center of the sensor steering pin.
Rotary rudder
position
sensor
Starboard
engine
Steering
arm (2)
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