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(DG) Evolution Auto Pilot - landonshaw - 04-29-18 03:33 PM
I purchased and replaced my old autopilot with the raymarine wheel drive autopilot. I am very satisfied. I also purchased the rudder indicator that I am now installing.
The directions say that the indicator can be installed upside down, just reverse the wires. I will have to do this due to space and the steering quadrant.
Now the question. In the directions it shows the indicator on the port side of the rudder. I need to put it on the starboard side. Is there anything I need to change when I hook it up electrically?
So I will mount upside down and on the starboard side. Anyone mount the rudder indicator on the port side?
Aloisius
RE: (DG) Evolution Auto Pilot - Derek - Raymarine - Moderator - 04-30-18 08:43 AM
Hi landonshaw
Thank you for your enquiry.
Generaltests for the rudder reference unit are described here .
There is no issues mounting it upside down or port or starboard. Simply power the system up and turn the wheel to Starboard, if the angle shown is correct- leave the wiring alone,if the angle displayed is reversed,the swap the red and Green wires over at the ACU/ Computer.
The key is the mechanical geometry to make sure the travel is equal and linear to Port and to Starboard.
Regards