Young Entertainer 59 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I get a no Pilot message when it powers up, when i check the motor connections on the course computer there is no power at those terminals, but there is power at the power in terminals beside it, cannot seem to find much from doctor google that points to a cause. Anyone had to deal with the same? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 blown motor fuse? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Just in case, there will only be power present when the Controller wants to move the motor, so make sure you are testing for a voltage when the unit is trying to "change course" and thus trying to drive the motor. There may or may not be a fuse.The important point is to work out if the fault is the Pilot or the motor, So you need to take the 12V directly to the motor and see if that will move. Reverse the leads to ensure the motor drives both directions. Make sure the helm is in the centre position and move one way and the other only briefly, as there will be no "Helm full over stop". If the motor drives, then the fault is the PilotTo go further than that, you really need a schematic and some electronics ability and chances are, the PCB may not be repairable and requires replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Rawhide, if wheels guide above isolates the issue - no pilot means the controller can't see the course computer via the network cable. There won't be power at the motor terminals unless the pilot is trying to change course. So, if you're stuck, give me a call or pm. I can probably sort it for you. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 59 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 thanks, narrowed it down to a dodgy seatalk lead, now can get the pilot to move in and out when using the buttons, but the auto button is not working so will have a crack at figuring out why on the weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Auto won't work if it cant see the compass.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 59 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 There is still a compas reading on the display. But I will check the wires from the compas to the course computer on the weekend and see what I can find Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Check the whole Seatalk NG system. It’s nmea2000 really. Make certain that the bus has terminators at each end, the power connection is decent Voltage, and near the middle of the bus, and that the drop cables have only one device connected. If you have a MFD with network diag, run or check that for problems. Run the device list selection on the MFD and make certain it can see all the connected devices. Then run the sources selection, to ensure the AP knows which compass it should steer to.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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