smartstick output

[kickerdrb]

circa '05 st6001, smartpilot, flux gate compass, teleflex smartstick linear reference.

currently rudder position is not showing up on the ST6001 (worked great last year), I went through the user settings and it is turned on. teleflex smart stick is getting power and returns 2.4V at either max steering settings. Should the voltage vary from full starboard to full port? Is there any checks to verify it is functioning (ohms, volts), how about the smart pilot (ohms volts)?

thanks,
Dave

[Steve - Raymarine - Moderator]

You will have to contact Teleflex to discuss troubleshooting techniques with their linear rudder reference sensor.

There isn't any test in the field to test the course computer, but the course computer is looking for a range of resistance between port and starboard to display rudder reference data.

[kickerdrb]

(05-19-16 08:09 AM)Steve - Raymarine - Moderator Wrote:  You will have to contact Teleflex to discuss troubleshooting techniques with their linear rudder reference sensor.

There isn't any test in the field to test the course computer, but the course computer is looking for a range of resistance between port and starboard to display rudder reference data.

for future reference:

You’ll need ensure you have 5VDC voltage supplied to the stick. Then connect a multimeter connected to white wire and measure the voltage you’re getting going from hard over to hard over.

You should be getting a reading of 2.2v from hard over going to 2.8v to hard over to the other side. If You’re unable to get this reading then the smart stick is at fault.

[Steve - Raymarine - Moderator]

That is great information, and how the forum is designed to work! Thanks for the update Kickerdrb.