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Type 150/400 Autopilot System: Installation Guide
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Step 5:
Install the Rudder Position Sensor
Note: Your autopilot system must include either a rotary or linear
rudder position sensor, otherwise it will not function.
Refer to the following installation instructions to fit either a rotary or
linear rudder position sensor:
5.1 Rotary rudder position sensor - installation
Introduction
The rotary rudder position sensor is suitable for all steering systems
apart from ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboards (which require a
linear rudder position sensor - see page 26). The rotary rudder
position sensor connects directly to the boat’s tiller arm or quadrant.
Installing the sensor involves five main tasks:
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ensuring correct alignment
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securing the sensor to the boat
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attaching the sensor to the tiller arm
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checking alignment
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connecting to the course computer
Rudder position sensor - dimensions
5.1
Rotary rudder position sensor - installation
page 22
5.2
Linear rudder position sensor - installation
(on ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboards only)
page 26
140 mm (5.5 in)
187 mm (7.35 in)
70 mm (2.75 in)
60
mm
(2.4
in)
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