Rudder hard-over time – B&G Network Autopilot User Manual
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RUDDER HARD-OVER TIME
 
To finish the rudder end stop commissioning procedure the autopilot 
must calculate the rudder hard-over port to hard-over starboard time. 
 
The following points must observed before carrying out the procedure: 
 
1. If the boat is equipped with hydraulic power assisted steering the 
engines must be running during setting the rudder end stops.
2. The rudder hard-over to hard-over time can only be calculated 
 with the boat stationary. 
 
If during timing the display shows the error message ERR 18, 
check: 
 
•
The boat speed is less than 3 knots.
•
The rudder reference unit must move through an angle of at least 90
°
when the wheel is turned from hardover to hardover.
•
The output variation from the rudder reference unit is greater than 1 
volt from hard-over port to hard-over starboard. Refer to Section 1 
Rudder Reference Unit for installation details and check the 
installation. 
•
The separate power supply to the ACP control unit is switched on.
