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Ignition sensing
The Electric Actuator harness has a single purple ignition-sensing wire that must be
connected to an ignition source (has system voltage when ignition is on). This wire
provides the wake-up signal to the Electric Actuator; the steering system will not
work without it.
NOTE: Multi-engine applications
The electric steering actuators also receive a wake-up signal over the CAN1
network, so both actuators will be on as long as one of the ignition-
sensing wires has a signal. You must still connect both sensing wires.
Important wiring requirements
• The ignition-sensing wire must be routed in such a way that it is protected from
physical damage, water, and high temperatures over its entire length. Incidental
splashing water is okay but avoid immersion or prolonged spray. Never put
splices in a wet area.
• Use tie-wraps or other strain-relief devices on either side of any splice and at the
final connection point. If someone inadvertently pulls on the wire anywhere in its
travel it must not pull any splice or connection apart.
• Use sealed, heat-shrink butt splices, such as Molex Perma-Seal, or a soldered
connection with heat-shrink tubing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to
ensure a proper splice.
DANGER!
The integrity of the ignition-sensing circuit is critical to the safe
operation of the steering system. Follow these instructions carefully.
Failure of the ignition-sensing circuit will result in loss of steering
control, which could lead to a collision and/or ejection from the boat,
causing property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
Ignition source options
On most boats you will have one of two options for an ignition source: you can
connect to a single ignition source wire, or you will have to splice into an existing
ignition wire.
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