Sitex SP38 Installation and Operation
Document PN
29010101
V2r0
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Drive Setup
The procedure for setting up the autopilot to work properly with your boat’s steering system
varies, depending on whether or not you have fitted a Rudder Follower Unit.
For a
SP38
system which has an RFU fitted, the Rudder’s characteristics are
automatically measured by the autopilot, during
Drive Setup
SP38
.
However, in both cases, the purpose of the procedure is to find out:
The type of drive system (solenoid(s) or a reversing motor) the boat
has.
The orientation of the RFU (if one is fitted).
The direction the rudder moves in relation to the voltage polarity of
the drive outputs from the SPU.
The Hard-Over to Hard-Over time of the rudder
The physical limits of the rudder’s travel.
To begin the Drive Setup procedure, scroll through the Dockside Setup menu to “Drive
Setup”, then press the
ENTER
button. This will start the setup’s automated script.
You will see a series of screens, prompting you for various actions or information. For
example: move the rudder all the way to Port, or center it, or enter the maximum deflection
of the rudder, etc. (This could be an actual rudder, an I/O leg, an outboard motor, etc. – all
are referred to here as “rudders”).
Some points to keep in mind while doing this procedure are:
Use the boat’s manual steering system (wheel, tiller, etc.) to
move the rudder, when prompted.
When moving the rudder to the maximum Port or Starboard
position, be sure to move it all the way to the physical stops.
NOTE: in normal operation, the autopilot always stops the rudder a few degrees away
from the position of the physical stops, to avoid unnecessary, repeated impact against
them.
The speed at which you move the rudder manually is not critical, nor does it matter if you
move the rudder back and forth a bit when it reaches the requested position.
Do not be concerned if the Rudder Angle Indicator shown on the screen initially goes in
the wrong direction. The autopilot will correct any inconsistencies during the procedure.
If for some reason, the autopilot was not able to detect the type of drive, you will see a
“Drive Detection Failed” screen. If this happens, go back to the Dockside Setup screen,
re-check all the drive wiring, and then re-start the Drive Setup procedure (The word
“Drive”, as used on the menus, sometimes refers to the hydraulic and/or electrical
system that the boat uses to control the steering mechanism (rudder, etc.), and other
times to the mechanism itself).
If you continue to have problems, contact your
Sitex
Dealer for assistance.
Installation
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