Symptom
Pilot consistently over or
under compensates when a
course error is detected
After functioning normally
course is suddenly lost and the
Wheelpilot goes into Standby
Mode.
Helm is hard over and alarm is
continuously on.
Power supply is live, but pilot
is not on.
Pilot does not hold accurate
course in auto mode
Probable Cause
* Gain setting is respectively too high
or too low.
* Steering sensitivity scaling has been
incorrectly set
* Power interrupted briefly, or low
voltage.
* Supply cable used too small.
* Intermittent connection.
* Steerage way insufficient to control
course, or sails are aback.
* Steering scaling set too high
* Wheelpilot is wired incorrectly.
* Internal fluxgate compass is being
affected by interference from nearby
magnetic influences (binnacle
compass, speakers) or metallic objects
(winches, deck hardware etc).
Remedy
* Adjust gain setting (see
section 3.3).
* Enter the correct scaling for
the vessel (see section 3.1).
* Increase size of cable.
* Check all connections.
* Charge batteries.
* Uprate batteries.
* Reset the vessel on course
and re-engage pilot
* Enter the correct scaling for
the vessel (see section 3.1).
* Check wiring of pilot
(see section 4.2).
* Check compass has been
calibrated (see section 5.3).
* Replace binnacle compass
with bulkhead compass.
* Relocate objects that are
causing interference.
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