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The Basic Start Up Procedure |
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You can learn a lot from just turning the key ON
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- The green back
light on the Display will turn
on immediately when system is powered. |
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- The Intel processor
in Master Module will fire
up about two seconds later after seeing a solid 12 volts +, at which time the
characters on the
Display will appear, the Display will beep once and the servo motor will perform its
“auto tighten” check (and
attempt to rotate
clockwise ¾ of a turn) and shaft on servo becomes locked. |
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This confirms that electrically the system from
Master Module to servo has proper voltage. |
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If the Display does not beep and become “active”
with characters, the Master Module has not started and voltage should be
checked. The in-line fuse should also be checked. |
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Problem - System no longer controls, it beeps to
confirm engagement but
drives past set speed and does
not return. |
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Check: |
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1. Perform “auto tighten” test to
confirm servo motor is working. (See Appendix, Servo Motor Test and See
Appendix, Servo Motor Phase Test). |
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2. Perform a “linkage test” to ensure cable has free
movement and that the return spring is working. (Appendix, Linkage Test). |
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Comments: The fact that the system beeps
to confirm
engagement means that the Master Module sees the speed or rpm and is
sending the signal to
servo motor to control. Why is servo /
throttle not responding ? |
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Problem – PerfectPass is surging and is not
smooth in either RPM or speed based mode. |
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Check: |
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1. Perform a “Linkage Test” to see if the
cable is catching or hooking and is generally properly installed. |
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2. Also check brass L adapter at throttle to
see if it is swiveling properly as it follows the cable. |
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Comments: The fact that the system is surging in
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modes indicates that it is a mechanical problem,
not a |
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speed or rpm issue. |
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Problem – Quite often, the throttle just goes
soft and I have to press the
manual throttle forward a long way
to get any speed. I have to
stop the boat and tighten
the black knob on servo. |
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Check: |
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1. Perform a servo motor “auto tighten” test
& phase test. |
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2. Check all connections at servo motor &
Master Module for a loose or bad connection. Check red wire around
resistor. |
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3. Change servo power cable if no obvious
problem is visible. |
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Comments: If the servo does not wind in every
time the |
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throttle is returned to neutral, then an
electrical “phase” |
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problem
is likely the cause in the cable going to servo. |
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Problem - The system is set to control at 22
mph. The customer drives up to and beyond 22
mph, but |
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the PerfectPass digital speedo only gets to about 10 - 12 so it never beeps and takes
control. |
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The boat speedometer reads correctly. |
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Check: |
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1. Perform a “System Reset” to set all
values back to original factory standards. |
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Comments: For some reason the PerfectPass
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“calibration” is out of sync. A system reset
should correct |
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this
problem. You should always ask customer how the |
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Correct
Craft speedometer is working. If it has a similar |
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issue
then it is a paddle wheel issue. |
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To perform a reset, turn key on and quickly
press & hold the |
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ON/OFF
& MENU Keys together as the system starts. Hold |
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until
“System Reset ^ = Yes” appears. |
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Problem -
Customer sets PerfectPass at 20.0 mph, it engages and holds at 20 mph, but a GPS indicates the actual boat speed is 22. |
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Check: |
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1. System requires some minor calibration.
Simply press menu key once and “Speedo Calibrate” will appear. With “Speedo Calibrate” on screen,
simply press the down key several times until the actual boat speed is
lowered by 2.0 mph. |
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Comments: Using a GPS is ideal for calibrating
PerfectPass |
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and your regular speedometer. It is not unusual
for both to |
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require some minor tweaking. |
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Problem – Customer calls and indicates every
time he starts his boat, he
notes the PerfectPass servo motor |
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vibrates for a few seconds. It also appears to be hot. Is this OK? |
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Check: |
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1. This is totally normal. The vibrating is
simply the “auto tighten” function which happens on start up. The gold
resistor on the servo will run very hot. |
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Problem – On my 02 Correct Craft, PerfectPass
would display “Lake Temp” when I pressed
the Menu & Up Keys together.
On my new 2004 I can’t seem
to find it. |
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Check: This is normal. Correct Craft has
“water temp” standard on most
models so PerfectPass was asked |
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to
remove it from our software. |
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Problem – The system is blowing fuses, where do
I look for the problem? |
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Check: |
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1. Closely inspect the red wire in the servo power cable,
particularly around the servo motor and gold resistor. (For more details, see Appendix,
Investigating Blown Fuse). |
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Comments: Typically, the only place where a
“ground out” can occur
is in the 12 volt red wire going from the Master Module to servo motor. (5 amp, 1.25” fuse). (Maximum 10 amp). |
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Problem - Customer indicates his WakeboardPro
system does not react
quickly enough when he loads his
ballast tanks |
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Check: There are two
adjustable “pull” parameters called KD & NN. KD comes factory set at 60. A higher value such as 100 or 150
will “firm up” the control.
The NN is the filter for the paddle wheel.
It comes set at 160, the higher the number the more
revolutions are sampled before a speed change is made. |
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Comments- Access KD & NN by turning control
OFF, then press Up &
Down Keys together. |
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Notes