Ò³ãæ 37, Commissioning checks connection tests – Onwa Marine Electronics KAP-866 User Manual

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Voltage to be connected is the required DC voltage (12 or 24V).

Important note: The supply voltage must match the operating voltage of solen-

oid or reversing motor.

Ensure polarity of the voltage supply is correct.

All electrical connections are correct.

Tie up or cut the unused wires.

Turn steering wheel fully clockwise and visually check that moving and

mechanical parts do not foul; visually check that RFU has moved in the

correct direction as indicated on the RFU label.

Note: RFU = Rudder Feedback Unit

Dockside Tests

Turn steering (by hand) to centre (midships) position.

Turn on power supply

Determine vessel heading by a sighting on known heading or compass.

Align Autopilot magnetic sensor until display reads correct heading.

Select AUTO mode on control unit.

CAUTION: IF AUTOPILOT DRIVES HARD OVER, IMMEDIATELY TURN

CONTROL UNIT OFF, REVERSE MOTOR WIRES MARKED MOT AND MOT

AT THE MOTOR CONNECTOR OF KAP-866 AUTOPILOT.. REPEAT FROM

STEP 1.

Turn course knob 10 degrees to starboard.

Confirm that rudder moves to starboard.

Turn course knob back to centre, then 10 degrees to port.

Confirm that rudder moves to port.

Press [ST-BY] key to leave auto mode.

NOTE: AT NO TIME SHOULD THE AUTOPILOT DRIVE THE RUDDER

INTO THE MECHANICAL STOPS.

The autopilot is now ready for full operational testing (sea trials). Testing

should Only be carried out in clear waterways until you are familiar with the

operation.

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Commissioning Checks Connection Tests

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