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OCTOPUS – Type RS Sailboat Drive 

 

OC15276VL REV B.doc 

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B3.  STEP 3 – Determine Routing Path for Steering Cable 

 

1.

 

After establishing locations for Connection Kit & Drive Unit.  Routing for 
Steering Cable must be determined. 
 
 

2.

 

The cable routing should take into consideration the extreme movements 
of the steering mechanism during HO to HO steering.  Maximize the bend 
radius and minimize the total number of bends.  It is recommended that 
bends are no smaller than the minimum bend radius (6”) and that the total 
angle of all bends combined be no larger than 270 degrees.  See detailed 
graphic showing preferred routing and bend definition. 
 
 

3.

 

Steering Cable length supplied with standard system is 6 feet (2 metres).  
Other lengths are available. 

 
 
 

 

 
 

‘A’ 

Dimension 

Mid 

Stroke 

‘B’ 

Dimension 

Preferred Cable Routing 

150 mm Min

 

Radius

 

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Страница 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL OCTOPUS Type RS Sailboat Drive OC15276...

Страница 2: ...OCTOPUS Type RS Sailboat Drive OC15276VL REV B doc Subject to change without notice 2...

Страница 3: ...All rights reserved The information contained in this document is the sole property of Octopus Products Inc Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of Octopus Products Inc is...

Страница 4: ...9 B2 Determine Mounting Site for Connection Kit 11 B3 Determine Routing Path for Steering Cable 12 B4 Determine Length of Custom Steering Cable 13 C Installation C1 Drive Unit Steering Cable Spent Ca...

Страница 5: ...OCTOPUS Type RS Sailboat Drive OC15276VL REV B doc Subject to change without notice 5...

Страница 6: ...the steering forces to the quadrant or tiller Standard system steering cable length is 6 feet 2m other lengths available from factory The drive unit has a drive motor and solenoid clutch which allows...

Страница 7: ...ilboat or violent movement of the steering wheel on a Power Boat due to propeller action or a trim issue The drive unit will maintain the clutched engaged when the Autopilot is switched to manual mode...

Страница 8: ...wheel in the opposite direction to the drive With this action the drive unit thrust limit will slip allowing the helmsperson to take control 3 QUICK RELEASE The Cable end that attaches to the steering...

Страница 9: ...e routing path for steering cable STEP 4 Determine custom steering cable length only if required B1 STEP 1 Determine Mounting Site for Drive Unit 1 The mounting site should provide adequate space to a...

Страница 10: ...rence To provide more flexibility for routing the steering cable the entry exit port arrangement can be reversed If ports are reversed the steering direction will also be reversed To compensate for th...

Страница 11: ...vis bracket can be mounted to a separate tiller arm or directly to the quadrant if a suitable site is available A thru hole 0 375 diameter is required to attach the shoulder bolt that is supplied with...

Страница 12: ...nts of the steering mechanism during HO to HO steering Maximize the bend radius and minimize the total number of bends It is recommended that bends are no smaller than the minimum bend radius 6 and th...

Страница 13: ...t available Use a custom cable length 2 Use a length of rope or electrical cable to simulate the routing 3 Measure the total length required See graphic of cable length definition EXAMPLE OF STEERING...

Страница 14: ...Position drive unit in final location Verify position by simulating the steering cable connection whilst steering cable is NOT connected iii Transfer bolt pattern from the drive base plate 4 x 7 mm di...

Страница 15: ...e force using 2 hands to drive cable around the driving hub This action will back drive the unit and the inner cable will appear out of the opposite port To complete the cable installation the cable o...

Страница 16: ...Drive OC15276VL REV B doc Subject to change without notice 16 Step 3 Install Spent Cable Tube i Install spent cable tube in exit port ii Install 2 x lock bolt nut and washers into ports Tighten and to...

Страница 17: ...ing the layout shown below is recommended OC15276 REV B doc 17 Subject to change without notice OCTOPUS Type RS Sailboat Drive 2 MANUAL OVERRIDE In the event of UNCONTROLLED automatic steering or othe...

Страница 18: ...ing safety features when using the Autopilot Drive Manual Release 1 Drive Manual Override 2 Drive Quick Release 3 A manual release feature is included in the drive in case the Autopilot is switched to...

Страница 19: ...wing Auto Pilot installation guide and wiring diagram connect 2 x 24 AWG wires shield core with Auto Pilot junction box See Hook Up Table for common autopilots ii Following Auto Pilot installation gui...

Страница 20: ...up of the RFB module following the drive autopilot installation guide 5 Center the gear on the RFB module by aligning the red paint mark on the gear with the red paint mark on the housing as shown in...

Страница 21: ...r foreign material Buildup of salt can affect their operation and create stiffness Inspect periodically for corrosion Any parts affected by corrosion must be replaced When replacing hardware self lock...

Страница 22: ...Octopus Products Inc All rights reserved The information contained in this document is the sole property of Octopus Products Inc Any reproduction in part or whole without the written permission of Oct...

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Страница 24: ...5in 216mm Peak Thrust 400Ibs 180kg Max Rudder Torque 250ft lb 340Nm Hard Over Time 9 11 seconds Peak Current 7 Amps Average Current 2 Amps Tiller arm radius 7 4in 188mm Max displacement 13 200Ibs 6 00...

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