16
Figure 8: Cable connections at course computer
4. Post installation checklist
Check the following points after installing the drive:
1. Is the mounting foot secured to a substantial structure on the boat?
2. Is the drive unit correctly aligned, i.e:
• Is the mounting foot correctly oriented?
Table 1-1: Recommended cable sizes
Cable length
(drive unit to course computer)
Cable gauge
(AWG)
Copper area
(mm
2
)
Type 1 drive
up to 3m (10ft)
up to 5m (16ft)
up to 7m (23ft)
up to 10m (32ft)
up to 16m (52ft)
14
12
10
8
6
2.5
4
6
10
16
Type 2 drive 12 V (short/
long)
up to 5m (16ft)
up to 7m (23ft)
up to 16m (52ft)
10
8
6
6
10
16
Type 2 drive 24 V (short/
long)
up to 3m (10ft)
up to 5m (16ft)
up to 10m (32ft)
up to 16m (52ft)
12
10
8
6
4
6
10
16
+–+–
1
2
+–
A
B
–
+
–
–
D5080-1
lk CLUTCH MOTORPOWER
Type 100/300 course computer
MOTORPOWER
OFF
SWITCH
SOLENOID CLUTCH
Type 150/400 course computer