Simrad - Rf300 Installation Manual ((free))

Ensure the distance from the rudder post to the ball joint on the tiller arm (

Position the unit so the feedback arm is as close to parallel with the rudder arm as possible when the rudder is amidships. If the geometry is off, your autopilot will get "confused" by non-linear readings. 2. Making the Connection

Manually center your vessel’s rudder completely straight ahead (0 degrees).

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transmitter lever to its center position using the (the lever should be opposite the cable entry).

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Attach the transmitter rod between the ball joint on the tiller arm and the ball joint on the RF300 lever. Ensure the distance from the rudder post to

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Ensure the distance from the rudder post center to the ball joint (Y1) is equal to the distance from the RF300 center to its transmitter rod connection (Y2).

Ensure the movement is completely unobstructed. Manually move the helm from hard-over to hard-over before you wire anything up to make sure nothing binds or snaps. 3. Wiring Without the Worry Making the Connection Manually center your vessel’s rudder

Connect the four wires of the cable to the corresponding terminals on the Autopilot Computer's Rudder Feedback Port .

Mount the RF300 on a suitable platform where its center is directly in line with the center of the rudder post.