Raymarine SportPilot User Manual

Also see for SportPilot: Quick reference guide Owner's handbook

Contents

26 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot4.3 Installing the rudder position sensor – optionalA rudder position sensor will improve your SportPilot’s performanceby providing precise information about the rudder’s position.CAUTION:If your boat has a hydraulic helm pump, you MUST fit a rudderposition sensor for the SportPilot to function accurately.Depending on your boat’s steering system, you will need to use eithera linear or rotary rudder sensor. Generally, you will need:• a linear rudder sensor if your boat has an outboard engine steeredby a ‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic ram• a rotary rudder sensor if your boat has an inboard ram.Linear rudder position sensor – installation(hydraulic outboard steering systems)Note: Hydraulic outboard steering systems MUST be fitted with alinear rudder position sensor.The linear rudder position sensor (part number: Z229) is designed for‘bullhorn’ style hydraulic outboard steering systems. It is totallyweatherproof and designed to be mounted on the bullhorn ram.Linear rudder position sensor – dimensionsPositioning the linear rudder position sensorYou MUST ensure that:• there is equal travel of the sensor shaft to port and starboard(as shown by A on the diagram)• the sensor shaft is parallel to the ram – if the shaft is not parallel,the U-bracket could be driven off the ram when the shaft extends• the sensor is clear of any obstructions when the engine(s) areturned hard-over or tilted up425 mm (16.75 in)32 mm(1.3 in)D5389-1