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System Messages and Faults

If your autopilot detects a problem with the system it will display a warning on the LCD. For safety, a very
serious problem will also turn the autopilot to Standby (manual steering) mode. Here are the messages that
we hope you will never see, along with some explanations and some tips on what to do before you call your
dealer.

low battery

wind alarm
The System faults are identified by numbers as indicated below. For safety reasons, faults with a number
greater than 1 1 2 2 8 8 will result in the autopilot automatically switching to Manual mode.
System fault no.:
0 0 0 0 2 2
0 0 3 3 6 6
1 1 3 3 0 0
1 1 3 3 4 4
1 1 6 6 5 5
1 1 9 9 8 8
2 2 0 0 0 0
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SYSTEM MESSAGES
The battery voltage is low.
Clear the alarm by pressing any key. Once cleared the alarm will not trigger
again until the autopilot has been turned off and back on again. If the voltage
drops too low, autopilot operation may be impaired.
Check the vessel's charging system.
The autopilot has "timed out" after not receiving expected Wind Instrument
Data.
Check the Data output from the Wind instrument.
Possible cause / Remedy:
NOVRAM CHECKSUM ERROR
This fault may indicate that the Autopilot's stored parameters are no longer
valid, these should be checked before further use. It may appear immediately
after a software update. If so, switch the unit off and back on again from the
autopilot control to clear it.
EXTERNAL COMPASS MESSAGE FAULT
The compass message has not been received correctly by the PILOT BOX.
If this occurs repeatedly then the compass should be repaired.
STACK OVERFLOW
Indicates that the software has crashed. This may be due to excessive elec-
trical noise near the pilot computer. Remove any sources of electrical noise
then power OFF and back ON again to clear the fault. If the problem persists,
consult your local dealer or distributor.
CONTROL HEAD ALARM.
Indicates that data from the control head is not present. Check the cable and
connections.
see System fault no. 036
RUDDER FEEDBACK FAULT
This may be caused by a fault in the Rudder Feedback Unit, wiring, excessi-
ve travel on the Rudder Feedback Arm or the link J1 (or the software setting)
is set incorrectly.
Check that the Rudder Feedback Unit and its linkage has not been knocked
or damaged.
MOTOR PHASING CHECK
This indicates that the rudder setting data is wrong. Repeat the rudder setting
routine.