B&G Network Autopilot User Manual

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UNCOMIS UNCOMMISSIONED


Fault description:
Rudder not commissioned or memory has been corrupted.

Check list:

1. Has rudder ever been successfully commissioned?

Yes, go to 4.

No, go to 2.

2. Set rudder end & mid positions, move helm, does rudder indicator

work ?

Yes, go to 4.

No, go to 3.

3. Rudder indicator will not work until mid and end positions have been

entered. The difference in the signal from the rudder reference unit
at the port end stop and the starboard end stop must be at least 1.0
volts. Check rudder reference installation and then repeat 2.

4. If rudder has previously been successfully commissioned then fault

is due to memory corruption. This may be due to:

- memory backup battery failure.

- severe interference, e.g. lightning.

5. Recommision pilot (refer section 5) and contact the nearest

B & G dealer for advice.

RUD ERR RUDDER REFERENCE

Fault description:
The signal from the rudder reference unit is outside the limits set during
commissioning.

Check list:
1. Check installation of rudder reference unit for slack or loose fittings.
2. Check the signal from the rudder reference with a volt meter at the

Pilot computer terminals (section 4-12) The voltage supply

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