Raymarine Autohelm 100, Install Manual

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76 TYPE 100/300 Operation and Installation Handbook
Chapter 3: Functional Test
This section provides detailed information related to complete system
testing, equipment calibration and initial sea trials.
3.1 System test
The steering system and drive unit/rudder reference transducer should be
carefully inspected and the following points checked using the steering
wheel to drive the vessels steering from hardover to hardover.
• the steering system reaches the rudder end stops before the drive
actuator reaches its end stops (Linear/Stern Drive).
• no part of the autopilot drive system fouls any part of the steering
system or vessels structure through full travel.
• the mechanical alignment of the drive unit is as specified in this hand-
book.
• the mechanical alignment of the rudder reference transducer is as
specified in this handbook.
• all connecting wires are secured clear of the bilge and cannot foul any
part of the steering system. All connectors are tightly secured.
• all securing bolts are fully tightened and mechanical locking arrange-
ments as specified are in place.
3.2 Switch-on
Switch on the electrical supply from the main panel. All control units will
emit a short beep and display the autopilot type: either ST6000 or
ST7000. Within 2 seconds Standby will be displayed to indicate that the
autopilot is in Standby mode.