Operation Manual

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Commissioning Tests
After the installation of all mechanical and electrical components of the autopilot, a first testing
session should be executed when the vessel is still moored.
In order to obtain the best performance of the system, it is necessary to carry out at least a trial
at water.
The first testing to be executed refers to the correct installation of the sensors and should be
carried out in the following sequence:
FB30 Rudder Feedback
When the autopilot is in STANDBY mode, the graphic bar of the Control Head shows the reading
of the sensor. By turning manually the wheel of the rudder, verify that the angle shown is identical
to the real position of the rudder.
If the indication is reversed (port instead of starboard), you should switch off the autopilot and
invert the wiring connections which are connected to TB5 FEEDBACK connector, pin 3 and pin 4.
Linear Rudder Feedback
When the autopilot is in STANDBY mode, the graphic bar of the Control Head shows the reading
of the sensor. By turning manually the wheel of the rudder, verify that the angle shown is identical
to the real position of the rudder.
If the indication is reversed (port instead of starboard), you should enter the INSTALLATION mode
and set the FEEDBACK TYPE to LF r.
No Feedback Configuration
If the autopilot is supplied without any kind of feedback (700048-1 SC110 AUTOPILOT W/O
FEEDBACK), you should enter the INSTALLATION mode and set the FEEDBACK TYPE to
DISABLED.
AR32, AR33, AR34 Rudder Indicator
When the autopilot is in STANDBY mode, turn manually the rudder from hard-over to hard-over
and verify that the analog Rudder Indicator indicates exactly what is shown on the graphic bar of
the Control Head.
WARNING! If the autopilot is configured to work without the feedback, this indication is simulated and
works only during the navigation.
When the boat is moored, you always see center position (0°) regardless the real position of the rudder.