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Trouble shooting guide – B&G Network Pilot User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

ERROR

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDIAL ACTION

UNCOMIS

The rudder end stop positions are invalid or the
Network has been reset.

Recommission the rudder end stop positions

INT CMP

Internal compass fault.

Return the Control Unit for servicing

RUD ERR

Rudder reference unit error, invalid data from unit.

Check cabling and output from RRU

RUD DRV

Rudder drive error. The Computer Unit has attempted
to move the rudder but there was no feedback from the
RRU.

Check the rudder drive cabling, inspect the drive and linkages.

NO SPD

No boat speed data. Networked Speed sensor fault or
autopilot engaged when boat was stationary.

Inspect Network Speed or Quad units, speed sensor and inter-connections.
Engage autopilot while moving. Select manual speed bands with Pilot
display.

NO WIND

No wind data. Networked Wind sensor fault or no wind. Inspect Network Wind unit, wind sensor and interconnections.

NO NMEA

No NMEA data. The position fixer output has failed.

Check position fixer has a fix, signal level good etc, and inter-connections.

BAD XTE

XTE (cross track error) data is erratic.

Check as above.

ERR ##

Internal Computer Unit error.

Switch off autopilot at main breaker, switch on again. If fault does not clear
record number and contact service dealer.

TYP RES

Type Selector not fitted or incorrect.

Check type selector is fitted in Control Unit and is correct for type of boat.

EXT CMP

External Compass fault.

Inspect external compass and connections.

TRIP

Drive unit motor or clutch jammed, shorting or poor
connection (i.e. high resistance joint).

Check the steering system is free to move. Inspect all connections to the
motor and clutch.

NET ERR

Network communication error between display and
computer unit.

Check the connections between the display and the computer unit.