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7. INITIAL SETTINGS
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7.4.3 How to set the safe helm mode and power assist mode
The safe helm and power assist features are available with the Accu-Steer FPS 12V
(or 24V) drive unit. If your drive unit is different, go to section 7.4.4.
Perform the helm sensor test before safe helm and power assist setup.
Helm sensor test (for Accu-Steer FPS 12V (or 24V) drive)
The helm sensor test checks the connection between the processor unit and the Accu-
Steer FPS 12V (or 24V) drive.
1. Select the option for [Helm Sensor Test] from the [Dockside Setup] menu then
push the Course control knob.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select [Yes] then push the knob.
The message shown below appears.
3. Center the rudder then push the knob to show one of the following messages.
4. When the RRU is installed: Turn the helm to PORT or STBD direction.
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: Turn the helm to STBD direction.
5. When the RRU is installed: Turn the helm to the opposite direction from step 4.
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: Turn the helm to PORT direction.
If the connection is normal, the message "Helm Sensor Test completed. Push EN-
TER to continue." appears. For failure, "Helm Sensor Test failed. Check the sen-
sor. Push ENTER to continue." appears. Check that your helm sensor is Accu-
Drive FPS 12V/24V. Also, check that the helm sensor is correctly connected to the
processor unit.
Use wheel to
center rudder before
Helm Sensor Test.
Are you sure?
Rudder at Center
Cancel
Turn helm to move rudder
for STBD side.
Push any key to abort.
Turn helm to PORT or
STBD.
Push any key to abort.
When the RRU is installed
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