Rf300 Installation Manual | Simrad

When it comes to professional-grade marine communication and steering control, the Simrad RF300 Rotary Feedback sensor stands out as a critical component. This device is the unsung hero of any autopilot system, constantly translating the physical position of your rudder or steering wheel into an electronic signal that the autopilot computer can understand. Without proper installation—guided by a clear understanding of the —your vessel’s heading control can be sloppy, unresponsive, or even dangerous.

: Mount the RF300 on a stable platform where its center is perfectly in line with the center of the rudder post. Mechanical Linkage : The unit comes with a transmission link assembly. simrad rf300 installation manual

The linkage rod must travel in a straight line between the sensor’s lever arm and the moving point on the rudder quadrant or tiller. The manual specifies that the rod should not deviate more than 5 degrees from perpendicular to the quadrant’s arc of motion. When it comes to professional-grade marine communication and