Instruction manual

Robertson AP11 Autopilot
56 20220513E
Find a location that provides a solid mounting place free
from vibration, and as close to the vessel's center of roll and
pitch as possible, i.e. close to the water line. It should be as
far as possible from disturbing magnetic influences such as
the engines (min. 2 meters), engine ignition cables, other
large metal objects and particularly the drive unit.
Use the supplied mounting kit and drill the holes through
the center of the slots in the sensor or the mounting
brackets.
The compass faceplate on the RFC35 is the TOP. Never
mount it upside down! Level the sensor as close to
horizontal as possible.
RFC35
FLUXGATE
COMPASS
JUNCTION UNIT
MAIN PCB
Heading
Sensor
*
* NON POLARIZED
(COLOR INDEPENDENT)
HS+
HS-
Figure 26 RFC35 connection
3.10 RFC35R Rate Compass
The RFC35R Rate Compass also contains a magnetic
fluxgate sensor, which means you have to take the same
precautions at installation as for the standard RFC35 (see
previous page).
• Cut the Robnet connector from the cable using spare
terminal in the accessories kit.
• Connect to Control unit according to drawing below.
Note that the yellow and green wire shall not be
connected.
(Alternatively the RFC35R can be connected to the
junction unit).