B&G Network Autopilot - Manual (Page 105)

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Check list:
1. Is the Heavy duty power supply circuit breaker for the autopilot drive
switched on?
2. Check installation, look for any slack or loose fixings in the drive
system or the rudder reference as the helm is moved.
3. Move the helm, does the rudder indicator work, if not, check
installation of rudder reference unit as detailed above.
4. Select "Power Steer" mode. If drive system includes a clutch or
solenoid valve, engage the pilot and check the operation of the
clutch or solenoid valve. It should not be possible to move the helm
with the Pilot engaged. If clutch fails to operate:
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Disconnect clutch from Pilot electronics and test operation when
connected directly to power supply.
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Check correct power is applied:
ACP 1 pilots - up to 2 amps maximum.
ACP 2 pilots - up to 2 amps maximum.
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Check that the dip switches in the ACP 2 Computer Unit are set
correctly for the rudder drive unit. See Section 2: Setting The Clutch
Voltage.
5. With Pilot engaged in "Power Steer" mode, use 10 & 1 deg, port &
stbd keys to move rudder. If the motor fails to run:
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Disconnect motor from Pilot electronics and test operation when
connected directly to power supply.
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Check correct power is applied:
ACP 1 pilots - 12v up to 12 amps.
ACP 2 pilots - 12v or 24v at up to 25 amps.