Installation manual

4.2 Troubleshooting

In the unlikely event that you encounter problems using your ST70 pilot head, use this

section to resolve the situation.

First considerations

If your ST70 is not performing as you think it should, be sure you are operating

correctly as described in the ST70 Pilot Controller User Reference Guide, supplied

with the pilot head.

Then:

• Ensure that any data you think may be missing, is available on your boat. For

example, if you do not have a wind transducer, then there will be no w

ind-related

data.

• Take into account any changes that may have been made to the electrical system

aboard your boat. Such changes could affect the performance of your ST70 pilot

head.

• Be aware that radio signals transmitted nearby (for example from another boat or

shore station) could affect the performance of your ST70 pilot head.

If you are satisfied that the problem is not due to any of the above, use the procedures

in this section to isolate the cause of the problem.

Procedures

If an ST70 pilot head appears not to be operating satisfactorily, check the symptoms

below to determine how to resolve the problem:

• Nothing on the pilot head screen - refer to Figure 4-1 on page 29

• Data missing from the pilot head screen - refer to Figure 4-2 on page 30

• Data on the pilot head screen is garbled- refer to Figure 4-3 on page 31

• Specific data types are missing or incorrect:

• Check the relevant Transducer and Pod, including connections between them

and to the system.

• If speed readings are missing or obviously wrong, the speed transducer pad-

dle wheel could be fouled and need cleaning.

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