Bring the vessel's rudder to the exact dead-ahead position.
This is where most DIY installers deviate from the . The mechanical installation has three sub-steps: bracket attachment, linkage rod installation, and travel adjustment.
Use the supplied stainless steel bracket. The manual recommends using backing plates if mounting to fiberglass or thin aluminum. Do not overtighten the bracket screws. The bracket should be firm but not deformed. A bent bracket will cause the sensor’s pivot pin to bind.
12V DC to 24V DC (powered directly from the autopilot junction box) Up to ±45 degrees max mechanical travel Cable Length 10 meters (32 feet) standard twisted pair (shielded) Waterproof Rating IP56 (resistant to heavy seas and dust ingress) Signal Dynamics
While it is a two-wire system, always follow the specific wiring diagram in your autopilot computer manual to ensure the frequency signal is correctly interpreted.
Re-check the mounting geometry to ensure that the rudder movement corresponds properly to the movement of the RF300 lever.