Power Supply - Vetus RFU1718 Instructions D'installation

Introduction
Note: The figures printed in bold type point to the drawing numbers on the folding page
at the end of this manual.
This rudder feedback unit is designed to be used with the following items:
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Rudder position display types RPI1700, RPI1800 and RPI1810 for single or twin
meter installations.
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Vetus autopilot type AP2S alone or together with single or twin rudder position
display units.
Variations in installation
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If a rudder feedback unit is installed in such a way that a clockwise rotation of the
rudder results in a clockwise rotation of the shaft of the rudder feedback unit the
connector (X1) must be in position 'NORM'.
The rudder feedback unit is supplied with connector in position 'NORM'.
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If a rudder feedback unit is installed in such a way that a clockwise rotation of the
rudder results in a counter- clockwise rotation of the shaft of the rudder feed
back unit then the connector (X1) must be in position 'REV'.
Reposition the connector (180˚).

Power supply

With rudder position display units only, the feedback unit may be connected to either 12
or 24 Volt DC supplies.
When used with an autopilot with or without rudder position displays it must be connec-
ted to the 5 Volt supply from the autopilot.
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The adjustable voltage link must be repositioned in accordance with the diagram,
'12/24V' for rudder position display units only and '5V' for combined autopilot and
rudder position useage.
Installation
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Never attempt to install the rudder feedback unit outdoors!
Install the rudder feedback unit in such a way that the arm of the feedback unit will
accurately follow the tiller arm.
Install the rudder feedback unit in such a way that the feedback unit arm together
with the tiller arm moves in the same plane.
Mount the ball joints on both arms, in such a way, that both distances between
rudder axis / ball joint and feedback unit axis / ball joint are equal (A).
Choose dimension A in accordance with the available space, preferably as long as
possible.
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100206.04 Rudder feedback unit RFU1718