17.0 FAULT LOCATION PROCEDURE
6000 has been designed to
the simple check procedure tabulated below
achieve very high standards of reliability
will assist you to locate the most likely fault
combined with ease of servicing.
area.
If a fault should appear, please double
In the case of a sailing yacht fitted with a
check that all connections in the connector unit
system if a fault occurs
in vane
are sound and that the heavy power cable
mode then it is likely that a fault has developed
connections are tight and free from corrosion. If
in the vane head or the interconnection system.
you are satisfied that all connections are sound,
EMIT BEEP TONES
FAULT OCCUR
IN ONE CONTROL
Since the course computer houses the
majority of the electronic control system there is
a high probability that if an electronic fault has
occurred it will be located in this area. The
course computer unplugs easily for servicing.
(Section 2.1
Control units are removed by withdrawing
the four blanking plugs and unscrewing from
the mounting face. (Section 2.1.2). The blanking
plugs can be removed without damaging the
case by piercing with a small spike and easing
out. Disconnect from the connector unit and
withdraw the interconnecting cable (Section
2.3.1). The control unit will be returned after
servicing with replacement blanking plugs and
fixing screws.
The faulty unit should be removed and
returned to your nearest service agent.
If any difficulties arise, please consult
Nautech’s Technical Sales Department in the
U.K. of your own National distributor who will
also be able to provide
assistance.
