Confirm that turning the wheel to port shows a port angle on the display, and vice versa. If the reading is reversed, change the feedback polarity setting in the menu or swap the positive and negative wiring lines. 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance
Route the cable from the rudder compartment to the autopilot computer. Avoid routing parallel to high-current cables, radar cables, or VHF antenna lines to prevent signal interference. Strip the outer insulation of the cable carefully. simrad rf300 installation manual
(appropriate for your bulkhead or mounting surface) Screws or bolts (marine-grade stainless steel) Wrenches and screwdrivers (slotted and Phillips) Wire strippers and electrical tape Marine-grade sealant (for waterproof mounting) Loctite or thread-locking compound 📐 Pre-Installation Planning Confirm that turning the wheel to port shows
Check that the RF300 arm moves smoothly without binding or bottoming out. (appropriate for your bulkhead or mounting surface) Screws
Verify the geometry: Ensure the RF300 arm and tiller arm form a perfect parallelogram.