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B
cause oversteering oscillations.
,
, rudder
on 01, shorten dimension
reference. See the drawing on page 9 Section B. See
page 35, Section B for GAIN setting details.
Range: 01-10 This
ceptional circumstances.
*
RDB Rudder Dead Band: Sets allowable rudder position
backlash due to steering system slop, etc.
excessive rudder actuation. A higher setting will result
in less steering system actuation and wear, but
result in poorer course holding. A setting
will
over 07
indicates that the steering system
usually
and needs maintenance. Too
rudder jitter at dockside. This has a default value of 03
and
normally set as low as possible
is
.
the rudder hunting back and forth. See page 21, Section
.
B for adjustment details.
Range: 00-20 (0 degrees to 2 degrees) If
.
Limit:
.
the limit is set
too
.
hitting
end stops, possibly damaging the vessel. RLlM
its
.
normally set as high as possible without the rudder
is
the end stops. Too low a setting will result
hitting
limited rudder travel, which may cause sluggish control.
However, limited rudder travel may be desirable in boats
very fast rudders. If the setting is 05 (02 for ex-
with
*
ample) or less for
9
pages
and 10
in
'X".
dimension
sensitive autopilot action, instability
and oversteering problems. See the rudder reference
.
unit's installation instructions and page 21, Section
further details.
Range: 01-10 (3 degrees
never used below 05.
If
you get too much
on 01 in all but the most ex-
is left
a setting will cause
low
high,
may result in the rudder
it
*
30º rudder travel
Section B. You may have
Failure to adjust
this
3 0 degrees)
to
on the rudder
prevents
It
high a
too
worn
is
a t
doubt, leave
in
in
the drawings o n
see
shorten
to
will result in overly
some directions
in
B
for
This
is normally
Installing
the Autopilot
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