Raymarine Fluxgate Compass ?

[jlr]

Just received the S1G 6001 pilot. First, how do I know whether I received the S1g or the S1? Second, should the inside of the fluxgate compass feel loose--as if something is unattached inside? Thanks--Birdman--are you listening?

[jgms]

On the compass you should see a P/N of E12115. If you see E12114 this is not the G verision.
What do you mean by loose? Do you hear anything rattling inside when you shake it?

Ryan

[Mumblerone]

jlr...what you 'feel' is a pendulum weight hitting a buffer inside the case.* This is normal.*

[jlr]

Thanks--I thought I may have received a broken unit. The outside of the box has the S1G model number E12120 but the inside fluxgate did not look any different than the normal one. I guess I'll have to check the serial number on the fluxgate itself just to be sure.

[ave8er]

The compass is not where the "g" is, it is on the board for the course computer. The rate gyro is soldered to the board.

[gerg]

The compass is the same for both the g and non-g versions. You need to look at the control unit. It will tell you whether or not it is a g unit, but if the box is labelled that way, I wouldn't worry too much unless you got it from somewhere questionable.

[jlr]

Thanks.

[Birdman]

Yep.* #1 the rattle is normal.* #2, the Fluxgate IS the same on both non G and G units.* The Gyro is on the Course computer PC board.*

[jlr]

Just installed the pilot yesterday. Have not yet bled the pump. What a pain--the new pilot came missing a few parts--most importantly, the actual tie rod knuckle joints to connect the rudder sensor to the rudder arm. Had to make my own from West marine parts. So much for a well packed Raymarine box. Sure hope the pilot works better than the packing job.

[Birdman]

jlr,

Those do NOT come with the unit.* They have no idea what kind of setup you have (steering ram, motors, setup....).*

[HDRyder999]

Mine came in my kit.