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Linear Rudder Position Sensor

Important information

Safety notices

WARNING:

Product installation

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance 
with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so 
could result in poor product performance, personal injury 
and/or damage to your boat. 

Because correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for 
safety, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized 
Raymarine Service Representative fits this product. 

WARNING:

Navigation aid

Although we have designed this product to be accurate and 
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it 
should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never 
replace commonsense and navigational judgement. Always 
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as 
they develop. 

EMC conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best 
industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. 
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and 
accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic 
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to 
ensure that performance is not compromised. 

Handbook information

To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was 
correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept 
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, 
our policy of continuous product improvement may change 
specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept 
liability for any differences between the product and the handbook. 

© Raymarine Ltd 2001.

81006_3.book  Page 2  Tuesday, May 22, 2001  1:03 PM

Summary of Contents for Rudder

Page 1: ...Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company ...

Page 2: ...Linear Rudder Position Sensor Installation Guide Document number 81006 3 Date May 2001 ...

Page 3: ...e and navigational judgement Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards butc...

Page 4: ...signed to be mountedonthebullhorn ram It transmits the precise position of the boat s rudder to the autopilot Linear rudder position sensor dimensions Parts supplied The linear rudder position sensor package contains this installation guide linear rudder position sensor spacers x2 80 mm 3 1 in hose clamps x2 U bracket M8 nut and washer female spade connectors x4 425 mm 16 75 in 32 mm 1 3 in D5389 ...

Page 5: ...ft 5 Hand tighten the starboard bolt to hold the U bracket in place 6 Fully open the hose clamps supplied using a flat bladed screwdriver then hang them over the bullhorn ram 7 Placethespacers supplied onthebullhornramanduseadhesive tape to secure them temporarily 8 Pull out the rudder sensor s shaft until its alignment mark is level with the end of the barrel 9 Position the rudder sensor against ...

Page 6: ...omputer 1 Route the cable to the autopilot or course computer taking into account the EMC installation guidelines 2 Connect to the RUDDER terminals on the autopilot or course computer as described in the owner s handbook If required fit the spade connectors provided Note To allow for the bullhorn s movement leave a loop of cable at the end of the linear rudder position sensor If the standard cable...

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Page 8: ...uturereference Safety Some products generate high voltages so never handle the cables connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment Installation These guidelines describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance but it is recognisedthatit may not bepossibletomeet allof theseconditions inallsituations To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imp...

Page 9: ...suppression ferrite MUST always be fitted to the cable close to the Raymarine unit Check Before Going to Sea Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radiotransmissions enginestartingetc Servicing Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorised Raymarine service technicians They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts use...

Page 10: ...p in impeller carriers impellers impeller bearings and impeller shaft are specifically excluded from this Warranty Magnetrons Cathode Ray Tubes CRT TFT Liquid Crystal Displays LCD and cold cathode fluorescentlamps CCFL hailerhornsandtransducersarewarrantedfor1year 12monthsfromdate of sale These items must be returned to a Raymarine facility All costs associated with transducer replacement other th...

Page 11: ...Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2333 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2333 Customer Support Telephone 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 Technical Support Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2444 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2444 Email techsupport raymarine com Email techsupport raymarine com Product Repair Center Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2118 Purchased from Purchase date Dealer address Installed by Installation dat...

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