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B
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8 RUDDER DEADBAND:
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but
centred
hunts back and forth (you may only notice a
loud buzzing from the pumpset), increase the rudder
(RDB)
deadband
movement or just a buzzing from the actuator. This
often caused when the steering gear on the vessel
loose. This is preset to a default value
setting, usually over
gear and will result in poor autopilot control. A low
setting with the system buzzing when a t rest will cause
excessive steering system wear. A setting that just stops
hunting or buzzing is best.
9. COMPASS CHECK:
Keyboard Console and check that the heading is close to
the vessel's actual heading.
may have forgotten to loosen
Compass Sensor.
.
This check should not be carried out while you are
.
moored next to a steel quay, jetty
.
other vessel or any other large metal mass. Beware of
concrete as
usually has reinforcing steel in
it
If
you get a large compass error, you may have to move or
remount the Compass Sensor.
REMOTE KEYBOARD TEST: If
10.
'
board
Console is installed, make sure its
ON"
"POWER OFF"
and
REMOTE TEST:
.
11.
properly and in the correct direction.
If
the dodge remote works in
the blue and white wires.
control works in the wrong direction, reverse the red and
black wires. Once this is done, double check that the
works
engage button
.
Check that any remote disengage
work properly.
Sea trials may now be carried
settings for optimum autopilot performance.
If
the rudder stays
setting. This hunting may
07,
is a symptom
Press STANDBY/ON on
If
there is a large error, you
the
transit
or
dock, bridge, an-
buttons operate properly.
Check that any remotes work
the
wrong direction, reverse
If
the remote power steer
properly.
or
system
to determine
Out
be
actual
is
is
very
of 03. A
high
of
sloppy steering
the
screw on the
it.
a second Key-
"STANDBY/
kill
switches
the best
Installing the Autopilot
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