Raymarine SmartPilot X-5R Drive Installation & Setup

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Raymarine SmartPilot X-5R Drive Installation & Setup Manual pdf 29 page image

Chapter 2: Installing the system 21At the Course Computer, locate the free ends of the cables from the distribution paneland Drive. Ensuring all power is switched off, refer to the illustration above andconnect each cable to the correct Course Computer terminals as follows:1. Strip 8-10 mm (3/4 inch) of insulation from the end of each wire.2. Use a small screwdriver to loosen the relevant screws on the terminal block.3. Insert the stripped wires into the appropriate terminals then tighten the terminalblock screws.2.6 Fluxgate CompassNote: If you intend using a separate NMEA compass, do not connect the Fluxgate Compasssupplied with your SPX-5R Drive system. Instead, connect the NMEA compass to the NMEA in-put on the SPX-5R system.Use these instructions to install the Fluxgate Compass. After fitting the FluxgateCompass, ensure you affix the compass safe area label adjacent to the FluxgateCompass.The compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables the compass toprovide accurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35°.Note: When shaken, the Fluxgate Compass makes a rattling sound. This is entirely normal andis not a cause for concern.Compass mountingLocationTo achieve the best performance, mount your compass:• With the Raymarine logo facing the bow.• As close as possible to the boat’s pitch and roll center.• At least 2ft 6 in (0.8 m) away from your boat’s steering compass to avoid deviationof both compasses.• As far away as possible from other cables and large iron masses, such as theengine or other magnetic devices.Note: To check if the intended mounting location is free from magnetic influence, tape a hand-held compass to the chosen location, then turn the boat through 360°. The readings on the hand-held compass and your boat’s main steering compass (if accurately aligned) should not differ bymore than10° at any heading.D10386-1