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NOTE! Simrad Robertson AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur. The information contained within this document remains the sole property of Simrad Robertson AS.
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Instruction Manual Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for correctly installing and set-up of the Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive. Please take time to read the manual to get a thorough understanding of the stern drive and its relationship to a complete autopilot system. Other documentation materials that is provided with your system include a warranty card.
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Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive MODIFICATION RECORD Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive Document revisions Rev. Written by Checked by Approved by Date Sign. Date Sign. Date Sign. Preliminary – – – – – – – 05.01.96 05.01.96 05.01.96 N.G. H.K. Th.H.
Instruction Manual GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction This manual contains installation and set-up instructions for the MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive. On stern drive boats (inboard/outboard) with power assisted steering, the Robertson MSD50 stern drive unit will operate the servo valve to automatically steer the boat. The MSD50 is attached to the servo unit and operates the servo valve in the same way as the push- pull (“Teleflex”) cable from the helm.
Instruction Manual INSTALLATION MSD50 mounting The MSD50 can be installed on stern drives with power assisted steering of the type Volvo, Mercruiser, Yamaha and OMC. Four different types of mounting kits are available. Due to the different stern drives and different boat models, it is important to Note ! verify that the MSD50 will fit the actual stern drive in the particular boat.
Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive Kit no. 1 (Volvo Penta stern drive KAD42/43/44/32) The MSD50 Volvo kit (part no. 21119516) for Volvo Penta stern drives can be used on the KAD42/43/44 series diesel and petrol engines with SP and DP drives type C and D. All diesel/petrol engines from autumn 1993 with the new Volvo power steering will also fit this kit.
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Instruction Manual Fig. 3 Installation drawing for MSD50/kit no. 1 on Volvo stern drive (KAD42) 21119664D...
Instruction Manual Kit no. 2 (Mercruiser stern drive, diesel engines Fig. 5 MSD50 mounted to a Mercruiser stern drive with mounting kit no. 2. Installation instructions: 1. Stern drive to midship position. 2. MSD50 to midposition. Mount the enclosed installation kit parts as shown on the installation drawing.
Instruction Manual Kit no. 2 (Mercruiser, OMC and Yamaha stern drives) Fig. 7 Old model Mercruiser stern drive ( 93) Installation instructions: 1. Stern drive to midship position. 2. MSD50 to midposition. Install the enclosed mounting kit parts as shown on Fig. 8. Note that the part marked “A”...
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Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive Fig. 8 Installation drawing for MSD50/kit no. 2 on Yamaha, OMC and old model Mercruiser stern drives 21119664D...
Instruction Manual Kit no. 2 (Volvo Penta DP-S drives, Gas engines from autumn -97) The servo unit has Volvo part no. 872 215-9 and is used on DP-S drives on following gas engines: 4,2GL, 4,3GS, 4,3Gi, 5,0GL, 5,0Gi, 5,7GS, 5,7Gsi, 7,4Gi, 7,4Gsi, 8,2GSi Fig.
Instruction Manual Kit no. 3 (Mercruiser stern drive 93-96 gas engine) The 93-96 model Mercruiser stern drive is identified by the casting Note ! mark (see Fig. 12.) Fig. 11 MSD50 mounted to a 93-96 model Mercruiser stern drive with the Mercruiser kit no.
Instruction Manual Kit no. 3 (Mercruiser stern drive 96- gas engine The 96- model Mercruiser stern drive is identified by the casting mark Note ! (see Fig. 14.) Fig. 13 MSD50 mounted to a 96- model Mercruiser stern drive with the Mercruiser kit no.
Instruction Manual Kit no. 4 (Volvo Penta stern drive -41 series) The MSD50 Volvo kit no. 4, part no. 21119755, for Volvo Penta stern drives can be used on the old Volvo Penta –41 series (up to -93). Installation instructions: 1.
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Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive Fig. 16 Installation drawing for MSD50/kit no. 4 on old type Volvo stern drives 21119664D...
Instruction Manual Electrical connection The MSD50 is supplied with a 7 meter, 6-wire cable. The cable carries current for the motor and clutch and supplies the feedback signal. It is connected to the J3000X or J300X Junction Unit according to the diagram below.
Robertson MSD50 Mechanical Stern Drive SPARE PARTS 44141562 Gear motor 21119409 MSD50 PCB ass’y When ordering parts for the mounting kits, please refer to kit p/n and the Note ! encircled number for the actual part. 21119516 Mounting kit no. 1 (Dwg. no. N3-111951) 21119805 MSD50/KAD32 Adapter Bracket (See Fig.
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