[CA] [CA11] STLK Fail Lightning Issue

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

svbloom,

This thread is indeed getting a bit lengthy and will be difficult for those viewing it to in turn follow it, as it addresses a number of topics. Should you have any additional questions, then it is recommended that a new thread be created for each new issue which you will be seeking assistance with.

Q1. Currently, their are red and black cables going to the drive and blue and brown cables for the power. I assume that the red and black cables for the drive would just plug into the new ACU? Same as the blue and brown (power) cables?
A1. Please be aware that autopilot course computers were not supplied with power cables and it is quite possible that the drive unit's power leads were extended. As such no color codes appear to apply the autopilot drive and power leads of the currently installed autopilot. That said, it is recommended that the currently installed drive and power leads be labeled with respect to the terminal of the existing course computer's terminal and then simply connected to the corresponding terminals of the ACU-200.

Q2. Is the current rudder transducer (Raython ST6000+) compatible with the EV-200, or do we need to run a new wire for this?
A2. Yes.

Q3. I believe the ITC-5 needs its own 12v source, correct?
A3. Negative. The iTC-5 will be powered from the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone. As has been previously stated, it is recommended that the backbone be powered spur socket which is located at the approximate midpoint of the backbone's LEN load. The SeaTalkng power cable which will be connected to this spur socket will be connected to a switched 12VDC power circuit.

Q4. Can we install the new EV-200 sensor in the location of the existing fluxgate compass, if we remove it?
A4. Placing the EV-1 CCU in the current location of the fluxgate compass would be a good place to initially try the EV-1 CCU. Later, during on-water sea trialing, the autopilot will determines the maximum sensed deviation in the location of the EV-1 CCU. Ideally, the maximum sensed deviation should be less than 10 degrees.

Q5. We are also trying to figure out where our current DST and Wind transducers run to. Do you have any idea where these would typically have connected to with an older ‘Raytheon’ setup of ST60s? This will help us know where to look.
A5. In such older systems, the DST and wind transducer cables were plugged directly into the corresponding transducer terminals located on the back side of the instruments.