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fluxgate
09-07-17, 08:33 AM (This post was last modified: 09-07-17 11:00 AM by Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator.)
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fluxgate
I have a SPX30 autopilot interfaced to my C80. For the most part it works great. The only issue is the heading from the fluxgate gets messed up. I doesnt align with the COG or the fluid compass. I have to re-align it every time.

Could this be a sign that the fluxgate is going bad? 5 to 10 degrees off I can live with but sometimes its over 40. All are on magnetic north.

thanks
bill
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09-07-17, 11:00 AM
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RE: fluxgate
Bill,

This could indeed be an indicator that the fluxgate is failing or that the autopilot course computer is failing. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to test the fluxgate compass. Should testing not indicate a failure of the fluxgate compass, then it would be recommended that the autopilot course computer be sent to Raymarine’s Product Repair Center to be bench checked / serviced.
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09-07-17, 02:20 PM
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RE: fluxgate
Chuck,
thanks, I will check on flexgate. If I wanted to upgrade to the evolution AP would that me compatible with my C80 and the existing linear drive that I have? Is so, would I still get all the benefits of the evolution with the older MFD?
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09-08-17, 07:49 AM
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RE: fluxgate
bfiegener,

Q1. If I wanted to upgrade to the evolution AP would that me compatible with my C80 and the existing linear drive that I have? Is so, would I still get all the benefits of the evolution with the older MFD?
A1. Please click here to view your other thread in which I had addressed this question.
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