- The boat type setting is used by the system to select
appropriate preset steering parameters. It also affects
available autopilot features.
4. Perform the rudder calibration.
- Used if you have a rudder feedback unit installed. This
calibration is used to ensure that the physical rudder
movement corresponds to the rudder angle displayed on the
GO7 unit.
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The Virtual Feedback option enables your autopilot to steer
without a conventional rudder feedback unit. This function is
designed for vessels up to 40 ft powered by outboard or stern
drives only.
- The Virtual Feedback option is only available when there is no
feedback unit connected at first time turn on, or at turn on
after an autopilot reset.
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Note: Installing a feedback unit will enhance the
performance of the autopilot and provide an accurate
rudder angle indicator on the autopilot page. Unless
impractical or impossible, a rudder feedback unit should be
installed.
5. Set the drive voltage. Refer to the drive unit table in the AC12N/
AC42N Installation manual or to your drive unit documentation
for information.
6. Run the rudder test as described in the on-screen instructions.
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Note: If the boat uses power assisted steering, it is
important that the engine or electric motor used to enable
the power assist steering is turned on prior to this test.
Warning: Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not
attempt to take manual control of the wheel during
this test!
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Note: When this test is started the autopilot computer
issues a series of PORT and STBD rudder commands and
automatically verifies correct rudder direction. It detects
minimum power to drive the rudder and reduces the
rudder speed if it exceeds the maximum preferred speed
(8°/sec.) for autopilot operation. The system also detects
whether the drive unit is a reversible motor or if a solenoid
valve is operated.
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