Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot
11. The retaining ring is designed as a stop for the plug nut to prevent accidental
disassembly. After you have tightened the floating nut, slide the retaining ring
back up the plug to retain the nut.
Power supply
12 A fuse
• The tiller pilot requires its own dedicated power supply – it cannot source its
power from SeaTalk.
• Power should be taken directly from the boat's central distribution panel and
protected with a 12 A fuse or equivalent circuit breaker.
The following table shows the minimum cable size acceptable for the power
supply:
Cable length
Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
Up to 4 m (13 ft)
CAUTION:
Correct power cable size is critical for correct autopilot operation.
If in doubt, use a heavier gauge cable than specified. A lighter
gauge cable might cause a voltage drop between the supply and
the autopilot. This will reduce the power at the tiller.
Supply (0 V)
Supply (+12 V DC)
Copper area
2
1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
Socket
D3265-2
AWG
16
14
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