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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-04-2012, 13:20
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

The "Drive stop" message is caused when the computer shuts down the drive. This can be caused by 1) a faulty rudder reference, 2) drive exceeding the preset stop limits, 3) the AP can not turn the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-08-2011, 07:17
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

Set the GPS to track to a waypoint. Set the AP to AUTO and hit track.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2011, 20:19
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

Bonaire is probably as good as any place to go crazy and that is why autopilots were put on this earth!

If in Stby and it goes to 56 and you get no change when you move the compass, I would say...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2011, 19:13
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

Since you just tested the compass & all was OK, the problem is most likely in the computer. If you have any other sea talk instruments or nmea connections interfaced with the computer or control...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2011, 19:02
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

The easiest way is to switch out with another computer. There is no simple way to test the computer like with the fluxgate.

When in STBY, does your compass respond?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2011, 18:22
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

Start witth checking the fluxgate connections at the computer and then test the fluxgate per this link:

https://raymarine.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/134
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-08-2011, 17:09
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

If you are getting equal and good movement in both directions, the try removing the rudder reference and see what happens.

A faulty rudder reference can cause the drive stop error. Some course...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-08-2011, 16:24
Replies: 20
Views: 10,630
Posted By Capn Dan
Re: Autohelm ST7000 Problem

If you get wheel movement when pushing +10 but not -10, then you probably have a bad course computer, possibly bad transistors.
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