System information

66 | Alarm system
‘Drive engage’ port will activate (go high) in all active
steering modes, and typically engage a bypass valve on a
hydraulic linear drive or a clutch on a mechanical drive.
Auto:
This setting is implemented for future use. Always use
the “Clutch” (default) setting.
Rudder Test (Not applicable for EVC)
If the boat uses power assisted steering, it is important
that the engine or electric motor used to enable the
power assist steering be turned on prior to this test.
Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not attempt to
take manual control of the wheel during this test!
The Autopilot Computer will after a few seconds issue a
series of PORT and STBD rudder commands and
automatically verify correct rudder direction. It detects
minimum power to drive the rudder and reduces the
rudder speed if it exceeds the maximum preferred speed
(8°/sec.) for autopilot operation.
The Rudder test is verified by the display showing
‘Completed Rev. motor’, ‘Completed Solenoids’, or
‘Failed’. If ‘Failed’ is given, check for correct electrical
connection.
Also refer to ”Alarms” beginning on page 99.
Bring the rudder
manually to midship
position before
starting the test.