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FAQ - Hydra Pilot Fault Codes 

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Fault 105 - External Compass 

 

Fault Description 

 
Compass data from Super Halcyon 3 via instrument system network has stopped. 
 

Remedy 

 
(1) 

Check heading display on instrument system. 

 

(2) 

Check connections to instrument system. 

 

Fault 106 - No NMEA Data 
 

Fault Description 

 
XTE data from position fixer via instrument system network has stopped. 
 

Remedy 

 
(1) 

Check XTE display on instrument system. 

 
(2) 

Check connections to instrument system. 

 
(3) 

 Check operation of Position Fixer. Has NMEA output been selected and enabled? Has autopilot 
output been enabled? Refer to the Position Fixer Manual. 

 

Fault 108 - Bad NMEA Data 

 

Fault Description 

 
The value of XTE data being received has suddenly changed by more than 0.3 nautical miles. 
 

Remedy 

 
(1) 

Check XTE on display for stability. 

 
(2) 

Check operation of Position Fixer, especially signal and noise levels. Refer to Position Fixer 

Operation Manual. 

 

Fault 109 - No Wind Data 

 

Fault Description 

 

There is no valid wind data being received via the instrument system network, or the wind speed is less 
than 1 Knot. 

 

Remedy 

 

(1) 

Check Wind display on instrument system. 

 

(2) 

Check connections to instrument system. 

 

Summary of Contents for Hydra Pilot

Page 1: ...Instrument System network has stopped FAULT 106 No NMEA Data XTE data from position fixer via Instrument System network has stopped FAULT 108 Bad NMEA Data The value of XTE data being received has su...

Page 2: ...ce installation and then repeat 2 4 If rudder has previously been successfully commissioned then fault is due to memory corruption This may be due to Change of software version Memory backup battery f...

Page 3: ...top position changing and then re enter the set end stop commissioning values 4 Move helm slowly from end stop to end stop Check that indicated rudder angle counts from 40 deg one side to 40 deg the o...

Page 4: ...the fault occurs intermittently or under heavy loads use power steer mode to move rudder while restricting movement by holding wheel A fault occurring under these conditions could be due to Excessive...

Page 5: ...instrument system 2 Check connections to instrument system 3 Check operation of Position Fixer Has NMEA output been selected and enabled Has autopilot output been enabled Refer to the Position Fixer M...

Page 6: ...the clutch 2 Amps has tripped Remedy 1 Check installation and wiring for short circuits 2 Check current to clutch maximum available 2 Amps 3 Check current to drive motor maximum available 25 Amps Faul...

Page 7: ...ne Fault Description The Pilot seems unable to steer straight it continually overcorrects course errors the wake has an S like appearance as the boat first steers several degrees off course to Port fo...

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